Global Knowledge is the largest worldwide provider of authorized training for technology vendors including Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware. In addition to vendor-authorized content, Global Knowledge develops and delivers proprietary content in IT and Business Skills areas such as networking, business process, and project management, among others. MidOcean identified Global Knowledge as a leading provider in the niche training industry that is ideally positioned to benefit from the rapid growth and increasing complexity in information technology.  MidOcean exited its investment in Global Knowledge in January 2015.