FAQ

TED@Work is TED's suite of offerings designed to support workplace learning and engagement. TED@Work enables organizations to build critical human skills, share diverse perspectives on key topics and spark new ways of working and learning.

We have four core offerings:

• TED@Work Learning: TED's enterprise learning program for companies with 1,000+ employees.
• TED Content Licensing: For businesses that want to use TED content for learning and other initiatives
• TEDxBusiness: A branded TEDx event format for organizations, featuring their employees as TEDx speakers
• TED Training: Customized communication and public speaking class led by a TED speaker coach

TED@Work Learning is for L&D, HR, Talent and Organizational Development leaders (or any team responsible for learning, culture, skill-building and engagement).

TED Content Licensing is for any team looking to embed TED content into programs or initiatives at their organization, from new hire onboarding to All Hands meetings.

TEDxBusiness is for Comms, PR, Sales, Marketing, HR, Strategy and any other teams focused on engaging staff via internal events.

TED Training is for Comms, Sales, Strategy and any other teams prioritizing communication and public speaking training. This premium offering is tailored for more hands-on coaching sessions, typically for C-suite or other senior leaders.

TED@Work Learning is an enterprise solution, not a consumer product. Individuals looking for personal learning can visit ted.com. Educators should explore TED-Ed.

You need a license to use TED Talks for any commercial purposes. A TED@Work subscription includes licensing rights for all distributable TED Talks, so your organization will be in full compliance with TED's usage policy when sharing or embedding TED content in learning programs, events and internal communications. You can find our usage policy here. If you’re interested in using TED Talks in any way at your company, please reach out to us and we’re happy to work with you to make it happen.

Not all TED content is distributable. Because we license our brand for smaller or independently-run events like TEDx, we're not able to review and approve every talk before it happens. Our distributable TED content goes through a careful review process, including fact checking, making it appropriate for workplace use.

Licensing ensures responsible content distribution across your organization, while supporting the ideas and speakers behind the talks.

Our flagship offering, TED@Work Learning, is a complete learning program built around three pillars: a curated library of 700+ TED Talk-based courses mapped to critical workplace skills, structured learning and discussion frameworks that help learners retain and apply new ideas. Our program gives organizations everything they need to design, launch and sustain meaningful learning initiatives — from self-directed courses to facilitated group sessions — across roles, levels, and regions. Every subscription also includes commercial licensing rights for all distributable TED Talks.

TED@Work Learning seamlessly integrates with any industry-standard LMS or LEP/LXP that can integrate SCORM or AICC content (there are also other ways to access TED content included in the license). All content is optimized for mobile use. TED@Work also includes a number of materials and tools for discussion-based learning and for using TED Talks offline, outside of the LMS/LEP/LXP.

TED@Work Learning covers a wide range of business-critical topics and human skills. Key categories include:

• Leadership development and management skills
• Communication and public speaking
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Emotional intelligence and workplace wellness
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Embracing change and change management
• Digital transformation, AI and innovation
• Creativity and problem-solving
• Industry-specific topics (sales, finance, life sciences, healthcare and more)

The content library is updated quarterly to cover emerging and trending topics. Ready-made curated collections are also available to help organizations package and contextualize TED ideas for specific initiatives. Reach out to the team to see the full taxonomy.

TED@Work Learning is a blended learning program, which means it supports eLearning and other modalities. It expands TED’s world-class content into self-paced learning, collaborative group discussions, train-the-trainer resources and more.

TED Talks are available in over 110 subtitle languages! The TED@Work library includes over 95% subtitle coverage in Brazilian Portuguese, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese, to name a few.

We are also fully localizing courses and written materials into multiple languages, to further our mission of making content accessible to all audiences. We currently have courses available in 9 languages, and we are evaluating different needs for global solutions and priority languages.

TED@Work includes courses designed around 700+ of the most relevant TED Talks and TED-Ed lessons for business, each of which has been enhanced with a 4-step learning framework. We’ve also included original TED@Work content, like our Manager Confidential series.

We help organizations drive stronger participation and engagement across their learning programs. TED's format — short, story-driven talks from world-renowned experts — lowers the barrier to entry for learners who may not typically engage with corporate training, making it an effective way to build momentum around new initiatives or reinvigorate existing ones. Our courses are designed to move learners beyond passive viewing, with built-in reflection prompts, action steps, and optional team discussion guides that encourage application in the flow of work.

What sets TED@Work apart is the level of partnership that comes with it. Our learning advisors work alongside your team to curate content to your priorities, design campaigns that drive participation, and provide ongoing strategic and technical support — so even lean L&D teams can deliver programming that feels thoughtful, timely, and connected to the business. Whether you're building a culture of learning, launching a new initiative, or looking for content that resonates across a global workforce, TED@Work gives you both the substance and the support to make it happen.

Yes! We also offer TED@Work Collections, which are targeted learning tracks for specific skills and audiences. We have three collections: Manager + Leadership Development, Public Speaking and AI + Emerging Tech.

If you want to customize your own collection, you can do that through TED Content Licensing.

Organizations or entities wanting to license TED content for purposes not related to workplace learning or engagement (such as a podcast, published research, documentary or other commercial use) should contact Licensing & Distribution.

TEDxBusiness is a licensed event format that brings the TED experience into your organization. Featuring your own employees as TEDx speakers, it creates a platform for internal thought leadership, idea-sharing, and connection across teams, levels, and regions. Events can be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, and are designed to align with your organization's strategic priorities — whether that's driving innovation, building culture, navigating change, or spotlighting high-potential talent.

A TEDx event is an independently organized gathering open to the public. It's run entirely by volunteers, features speakers from across the local community, and is designed to share ideas broadly across a wide range of subjects.

A TEDxBusiness event is a private event organized by and for a specific company. It features your own employees as speakers and is designed to serve internal goals — whether that's sparking innovation, building culture, aligning teams around a strategic priority, or spotlighting emerging talent. These events can include virtual attendees too.

Traditional TEDx events are community-based, publicly accessible, and entirely volunteer-run — they operate on a nonprofit model designed to spread ideas as widely as possible.

TEDxBusiness events are commercial engagements organized for a specific organization, typically as private, internal events for employees. Because they leverage the TEDx brand and format to serve the company's strategic and cultural goals, licensing fees apply.

TED Training is a highly interactive communication and public speaking program led by the same coaches who prepare speakers for the TED stage. Designed by TED's Head of Speaker Coaching, Briar Goldberg, the curriculum covers the full breadth of communication science — from crafting persuasive messages and earning audience trust to delivering with authenticity in both in-person and virtual settings. Participants learn to apply the techniques that make TED Talks so effective to their own presentations, keynotes, meetings, and high-stakes conversations.

TED@Work Learning pricing is determined by the size of your organization and learner population. Every subscription includes all-inclusive access to our full content library, learning frameworks, discussion toolkits, and dedicated advisory support.

TED Content Licensing is priced by how many pieces of content you want to license; the more content you license, the lower the cost per title.

TEDxBusiness licensing fees range from $50,000 to $150,000 USD, depending on the scale of your event and TEDx Talk distribution rights. Each license includes access to TED Masterclass for up to 20 speakers, a custom design kit, and comprehensive event planning resources.

TED Training pricing varies based on your goals, format, and number of participants, with options ranging from 60-minute sessions to full-day workshops and 1:1 coaching.

For personalized pricing on any of our offerings, contact our team!