CRM vs TMS
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You don't need a training management platform
A full training management platform solves problems most providers don't have yet. See what a CRM covers instead, and when you'd actually need more.
CRM for training & education providers
Never lose an enquiry between "interested" and "enrolled"Course enquiries come in by phone, web form, and email, and every one has to turn into an enrolment before a start date closes in. Capsule CRM tracks enquiries, enrolments, and completions in one place, whether you run one training centre or several. Work mostly with individual clients instead? See our guide to the best CRM for coaches.
Every enquiry, enrolment, and completed course in one place
All your enquiries, enrolments, and learner history organized in one place. So you're not chasing it across three inboxes and a spreadsheet.
From first enquiry to confirmed enrolment
Capsule's pipeline shows every enquiry at a glance: new, following up, enrolled, or gone quiet. Nothing waits for someone to remember to chase it.
Track enrolments across every site, not a spreadsheet per location
Running courses from more than one site or venue? Capsule keeps enquiries and enrolments in one shared system, so head office and site teams see the same picture without merging spreadsheets.
Built for teams without a dedicated sales department
Admin staff, trainers, and course coordinators handle enquiries alongside delivering training. Capsule fits that setup instead of assuming a full-time sales team. Start for free, and only pay when you need more.
From the training room to the office
Capsule's mobile app keeps enquiries and enrolments moving even when you're delivering a session, not sitting at a desk. Log a conversation between classes, and it's there when you're back online.
Move off spreadsheets without the disruption
Import your enquiries and learner contacts from a spreadsheet or another system in a few clicks. No lengthy onboarding before you can start using it.
Support that understands training providers, not just software
Any plan, any time you need us: we don't limit our customer care. Always knowledgeable, speedy, human-led support.
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How Capsule CRM works for training and education providers
From first enquiry to repeat enrolment, Capsule keeps every learner relationship visible, without the manual chasing.
Pipelines built around enquiries and enrolments, not generic sales stages
Capsule's flexible pipelines and custom fields fit your enquiry and enrolment process, not a generic sales template.
Track completions and certification expiry with custom fields
Tag every contact with the course they completed and when, then track certification or qualification expiry dates so renewals never come as a surprise.
Automated tasks handle renewal and re-enrolment check-ins
Set a task a fixed period after course completion to prompt a check-in about the next course, and a reminder ahead of certification renewal, so upsell timing doesn't rely on memory.
A dedicated Past Learner pipeline keeps repeat business visible
Run past learners as their own pipeline stage alongside new enquiries, so renewal and upsell opportunities have a visible home instead of getting buried.
Works with your favourite tools
Connect Capsule with the tools you already use, including Xero and QuickBooks, so invoicing and enrolment data stay in sync.
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Discover how Capsule CRM can help you manage enquiries, enrolments, and repeat business as your training provider grows.
Repeat business
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Turn past learners into repeat business
Course completion isn't the end of the relationship. Concrete, Capsule-specific ways to turn finished learners into your next enrolment.
Capsule vs a TMS
Comparison
Capsule vs a training management system
How Capsule stacks up against a dedicated training management system for providers who don't need enterprise-level complexity.
Pricing
Pay for the tools you need and nothing you don’t. No onboarding costs or sudden price hikes.
Free
Perfect to try Capsule and see how it works.
Starter
For small businesses with one to five employees.
GrowthEnhanced AI Tools
Got a small sales team? This is the plan for you.
AdvancedEnhanced AI Tools
For big sales teams and fast-growing small businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
A CRM for training providers centralizes enquiries, enrolments, and learner history in one system. It replaces scattered inboxes and spreadsheets with a single, organized view of every enquiry and course.
Yes. Most training providers handle enquiries through admin staff, trainers, or coordinators alongside delivering courses, not a dedicated sales team. A CRM built for that setup keeps enquiries visible without needing someone whose full-time job is sales admin.
No. A training management system handles course logistics: scheduling, compliance, and delivery. A CRM handles the relationship side: enquiries, enrolments, and follow-up, before and after a course runs. Most providers don't need to replace one with the other. See you don't need a training management platform and our Capsule vs a training management system comparison for a fuller picture.
Yes. Capsule keeps enquiries and enrolments in one shared system across every site or venue, so head office and local teams work from the same picture instead of merging spreadsheets. More in keeping track of enquiries and enrolments across multiple sites.
Yes. Tag contacts with the course and completion date, set automated tasks for check-ins and certification renewals, and run past learners through their own pipeline so upsell timing doesn't rely on memory. Read turn past learners into repeat business for the specific tactics.
Not if it's built for your size of business. Capsule is designed to reduce the manual tracking that spreadsheets and email create, not add another system to maintain. Automations handle routine follow-ups and reminders so the CRM does the chasing.
Yes. If school relationships and bookings are a significant part of your work, see our dedicated guide to CRM for Schools for that side of the business.
Yes. Capsule works for providers from a handful of staff up to around 250+, with pricing and plans that scale with your team rather than requiring an enterprise budget.
Capsule's importing tools bring in your existing enquiries and enrolments from a spreadsheet or another system in a few clicks, so most teams are up and running without a lengthy setup process.
