Populus Development Consulting is a South African-based, Level 1 B-BBEE provider at the forefront of AI-powered learning content creation and curation. We specialise in helping organisations scale their learning impact through adaptive, personalised digital content that delivers measurable performance and efficiency gains.
As the local partner of Area9 Lyceum, the global leader in adaptive learning, Populus brings next-generation tools like MindFlow Rapid to the South African market—empowering teams to build or convert content in minutes, not weeks. Our AI solutions identify knowledge gaps in real time and adjust the learning journey to match each individual’s needs, confidence, and context.
- Rapid development of AI-personalised training modules
- Conversion of existing content (PDFs, PPTs, manuals) into adaptive microlearning
- Curation of learning pathways using performance-aligned objectives
- Integration with existing LMS platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Moodle, Cornerstone)
- Analytics for insight-driven refinement and learner impact
We support a wide range of corporate learning needs, including:
- Onboarding
- Compliance & SOP training
- Product & process knowledge
- Soft skills and leadership readiness
- Technical & safety training
While our focus is AI-first, Populus also draws on over 25 years of L&D experience to support our clients with:
- End-to-end learning design
- Learning ecosystem alignment
- Internal enablement via Train-the-Trainer programs
- Targeted executive coaching (ICF-aligned)
Our expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) remains a trusted secondary capability, especially for organisations seeking inclusive learning journeys and values-based culture transformation.
- Transform static content into dynamic, adaptive experiences
- Improve retention, reduce seat time, and increase training ROI
- Seamlessly fit into your existing LMS and workflows
- Access world-class adaptive learning tech via local expertise
- Reduce internal training development cycles from weeks to minutes
Trusted by organisations we have worked with, such as Liberty Group Holdings, Mediclinic Southern Africa, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, Mondi South Africa, Allan Gray Orbis, DIPLOMICS, CPGR, National School of Government, and others. Referees are available upon request.
📍 Based in South Africa
📧 info@populus.africa | 🌍 www.populusdevelopment.com
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