Alffie

Alffie operates as a specialized digital education provider focusing exclusively on Australia's employment services market. The company, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41206), functions on a business-to-business model, partnering with Employment Service Providers (ESPs) to deliver training to job seekers. Its primary clients are individuals in government-funded programs, including Workforce Australia, Transition to Work (TTW), and Disability Employment Services (DES). Alffie's history traces back to the acquisition of Leap eLearning (founded in 2010) in 2013, followed by a rebranding to Alffie in October 2015 after being purchased by Training Online Australia Pty Ltd. The company is part of the Ripple Group and is majority-owned by Peter Murphy's family office, Pan Group.

The core of Alffie's operation is a proprietary learning management system designed to support both the students and the ESPs. For students, it provides a platform for accessible and flexible learning, offering nationally recognised qualifications like Certificate III in sectors such as business, retail, and hospitality, alongside shorter skill sets and non-accredited employability training modules. A key feature is its Work Placement Guarantee, which aims to secure hands-on experience for participants within three weeks through a network of over 3,800 employers. The platform includes features like text-to-speech for accessibility.

For the ESPs, the business model is centered on solving compliance and reporting needs. The custom-built software allows employment consultants to monitor student progress with real-time data and tailored reporting functions, streamlining the process of guiding clients toward employment. Alffie's course offerings are structured based on labour market analysis to align training with job opportunities. Revenue is generated by providing these training services to the clients of ESPs, positioning Alffie as a critical link in the vocational education and employment pathway for disadvantaged and vulnerable citizens.

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