KU Short-Form Learning Opportunity RFP

The University of Kansas is seeking a qualified partner to deliver a scalable, non‑credit, short‑form learning solution for adult, professional, and organizational learners. The vendor must provide both the digital content and the learning platform, including tools for curation, branding, credentialing (certificates, digital badges, micro‑credentials), accessibility compliance, reporting, and ongoing support. The partnership is intended to augment existing KU offerings, be financially sustainable, and adapt to emerging workforce needs. Short‑listed bidders will be required to demonstrate the solution via a live virtual demo and may be asked for temporary access to a test environment. Evaluation will focus on business model alignment, content breadth and quality, platform capabilities, accessibility, credentialing, and prior higher‑education experience. • Provide a modern, mobile‑friendly learning platform with discovery, enrollment, completion, and credentialing features. • Supply a broad portfolio of high‑quality short‑form courses and the ability to create KU‑branded learning pathways. • Ensure ADA compliance, data privacy, security, and transparent AI usage. • Offer reporting dashboards, analytics, and support services (implementation, training, technical support). • Deliver credentials such as certificates, badges, or micro‑credentials. • Demonstrate prior success with large public research universities and provide references. • Propose a financially sustainable, non‑exclusive partnership model with clear pricing.