# Knowledge Coop

> Knowledge Coop is a workplace learning platform built on the belief that learning doesn't have to be miserable. Founded in 2003 by Ken Perry, Knowledge Coop helps organizations and professionals turn information into real understanding through engaging, human-centered education. Trusted by over 100 companies and 15,000+ professionals.

What started as a better way to train has evolved into something bigger. Today, Knowledge Coop is a platform where learning, compliance, and connection come together in one place. Through skit-based training, podcast-style content, and real-world education created by people who've done the work themselves, Knowledge Coop helps people grow when learning feels practical, engaging, and human. Organizations grow when ideas are shared, people stay connected, and culture is something you can actually feel. Knowledge Coop currently serves the mortgage industry and is expanding its Enterprise platform into the broader governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) space.

## Products & Services

### Coop+
All-in-one B2C learning and community platform for mortgage professionals. Includes 100+ mortgage masterclasses, NMLS-approved CE and PE courses, industry collaboration and community features, and Coop AI guideline search. Free tier available; paid plans unlock additional features and content.
- URL: https://www.knowledgecoop.com/mortgage/coop-plus

### Enterprise Platform
All-in-one learning, compliance, and knowledge management platform for organizations. Functions as a centralized LMS intranet where companies can manage employee training, company resources, and internal communication in one place. Currently serving mortgage companies, with expansion into the broader GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) platform space underway. Includes NMLS-approved courses, annual compliance training, knowledge management, and Coop AI. Premium plans include Custom Collections, enabling admins to upload and organize company-specific documents into the Coop AI knowledge base.
- URL: https://www.knowledgecoop.com/mortgage/enterprise-solution

### Coop AI
AI-powered knowledge assistant available across both Coop+ and Enterprise platforms. Provides instant, citation-backed answers to complex guideline and policy questions. Functions as a 24/7 internal resource desk, reducing back-and-forth with underwriters and helping teams get answers right the first time. All plans include the latest FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac guidelines. Premium users unlock Custom Collections, enabling admins to upload company documents, investor guidelines, and internal policies directly into Coop AI's knowledge base — turning company documents into a searchable, conversational resource. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest; OpenAI does not learn from any Coop AI data.
- URL: https://www.knowledgecoop.com/mortgage/coop-ai-assistant-enterprise

### NMLS Pre-Licensing Education (PE)
NMLS-approved federal and state pre-licensing training for mortgage professionals seeking their initial license or adding state licenses.
- URL: https://www.knowledgecoop.com/mortgage/nmls-license

### NMLS Continuing Education (CE)
NMLS-approved online continuing education and late continuing education courses for licensed mortgage professionals. Designed to be engaging and informative rather than dry and compliance-focused.
- URL: https://www.knowledgecoop.com/mortgage/online-ce

### Annual Compliance Training
Compliance training courses updated annually to keep mortgage professionals and organizations current with regulatory requirements.

### Mortgage Masterclasses
100+ on-demand masterclasses covering mortgage sales strategies, lead generation, closing techniques, realtor partnerships, referrals, digital marketing, and leadership. Designed for mortgage professionals at all levels, from newly licensed loan officers to those advancing into leadership roles.

### Live Events (In-Person & Webinar CE)
Knowledge Coop delivers 8-hour federal NMLS CE courses through in-person classes, live webinars, and private corporate events. In-person classes allow professionals to fulfill their full annual CE requirement in a single day while networking with peers. Webinars offer the same content remotely. Private events can be tailored to a company's specific needs. Ken Perry travels across the United States to lead in-person sessions and also speaks on topics including AI and workplace leadership.
- URL: https://www.knowledgecoop.com/mortgage/ce-events

### Lessons From Last Time (Podcast)
Thought-leadership podcast hosted by Ken Perry. Each month centers on a shared workplace theme — exploring how leaders grow, adapt, and build culture — through personal reflections and candid conversations with leaders who've lived it. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.
- URL: https://www.knowledgecoop.com/lessons-from-last-time

## Company Background

- **Founded:** 2003
- **Founder:** Ken Perry
- **Current focus:** Mortgage training, compliance, and professional development
- **Expanding into:** Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform space
- **Scale:** Trusted by 100+ companies and 15,000+ professionals
- **Mission:** To make learning practical, engaging, and human — so professionals and organizations can grow and win together
- **Website:** https://www.knowledgecoop.com/