Last updated: 2026-10-26

This guide to the best MEDDIC training programs is for revenue, enablement and learning teams rolling out MEDDIC or MEDDPICC. It compares 10 programs and tools to train sales reps on sales methodology. They sit in 3 groups: programs that teach MEDDIC, tools that add scored practice, and programs for other methods.

Shortlist

The shortlist names the best pick for each of 3 jobs: certify, roll out and practice. It does not follow the ranking numbers below.

Tool

Best for

Why it made the top 3

MEDDIC Academy

MEDDIC certification

Online courses, workshops and corporate programs, with course prices on the page

Force Management

Enterprise rollouts

Instructor-led training paired with the Ascender platform

PitchMonster

Practice after training

MEDDIC / MEDDPICC scorecards for AI role-play

Why listen to us?

I am Oleg Bolotnov, founder and CEO of PitchMonster, and I spent 9 years in sales roles before founding PitchMonster in 2022, after building the sales LMS Gradual.io. Our team builds AI role-play where reps practice against an AI buyer and get scored on their team's criteria. PitchMonster holds 4.9 out of 5 on G2 (checked July 2026). Mentor Group adds PitchMonster practice to the sales training it runs for clients. PitchMonster is our product and one of the 10 entries below, so every competitor fact comes from public sources checked in October 2026.

The 10 best MEDDIC training programs and practice tools compared

G2 scores come from the vendor's own G2 badge or homepage rating, checked October 2026. PitchMonster's score is from our July 2026 check of its G2 listing. "Not confirmed (October 2026)" means we could not verify a score. It does not describe how many reviews a vendor has. Published prices come from each vendor's own pricing page, checked October 2026, and PitchMonster sells by quote.

Tool

Best for

Published price

Format

G2 score

Force Management

Instructor-led enterprise MEDDICC rollouts

No public price

Workshops plus Ascender platform

Not confirmed (October 2026)

MEDDIC Academy

MEDDIC and MEDDPICC certification

Intro free; Full MEDDPICC $297

Online courses, virtual and live workshops

Not confirmed (October 2026)

MEDDICC.com

Certification and deal inspection

Masterclass $499 for 12 months

Online masterclass, membership, live sessions

Not confirmed (October 2026)

PitchMonster

Practice and scoring after MEDDIC training

By quote

AI role-play, call scoring, scorecards

4.9

SalesHood

MEDDICC program in enablement platform

No public price

Video lessons, AI coaching and role-play

4.6

Hyperbound

AI practice, real-call scoring and deal coaching

Free plan; paid plans by quote

AI role-play and call scoring

4.9

Kendo

Call review and role-play

Pro $55 per seat per month

AI role-play and call review

Not confirmed (October 2026)

Second Nature

AI role-play linked to an LMS

No public price

AI role-play with SCORM or LTI

Not confirmed (October 2026)

Richardson Sales Performance

Challenger and consultative selling

Not published

Workshops plus Accelerate Prism

Not confirmed (October 2026)

ValueSelling Associates

Value selling training

Not published

Workshops, eLearning, ValueCoach AI

Not confirmed (October 2026)

How we evaluated

  • Does it teach MEDDIC or MEDDPICC directly? (Scored.)
  • What happens after training: coaching, deal inspection, scored practice, and what managers see? (Scored.)
  • Can practice be built from your own buyers and calls? (Scored.)
  • Is the format self-paced, instructor-led, a platform or AI practice? (Reported in the comparison table.)
  • What evidence and published prices does the vendor offer for a team rollout? (Reported in the vendor-states and pricing tables, not scored.)

We reviewed ranking pages for these searches in October 2026. The strongest list pages are self-published by one vendor. This article names the providers recurring in search results and AI answers, and states when a vendor does not publish a detail.

Scores and ranking order

Each score runs from 1 to 5 and rests only on what the vendor states on its own pages, checked October 25 and 26, 2026. A tool can do more than its pages say. This table shows what each score means. A dash means no tool scored that value on that criterion.

Score

Teaches MEDDIC

Practice and manager view

Practice from your own buyers

5

MEDDIC or MEDDPICC training is the core offer

Scored practice, plus analytics or reporting named (depth not compared)

A buyer can be rebuilt from your own call, transcript or CRM record

4

A dedicated MEDDICC program inside a wider platform

Scored practice, reporting not named

Practice is built from your own content, or a calls-to-practice feature is named

3

-

Coaching, deal inspection or reinforcement tools, no scored practice

Buyers or scenarios can be customized, source not stated

2

A MEDDIC-named scorecard template, no course

-

AI-enabled practice is mentioned, customization not stated

1

No MEDDIC offer stated

None stated

No practice stated

Tool

Teaches MEDDIC

Practice and manager view

Practice from your own buyers

Force Management

5

3

1

MEDDIC Academy

5

3

1

MEDDICC.com

5

3

1

PitchMonster

2

5

5

SalesHood

4

5

4

Hyperbound

1

5

4

Kendo

2

5

3

Second Nature

1

5

3

Richardson Sales Performance

1

3

2

ValueSelling Associates

1

3

1

We sorted the tools into 3 groups, then by score inside each group. Group 1 holds the programs whose core offer is MEDDIC training (Teaches MEDDIC = 5). Group 2 holds the tools with scored practice. Group 3 holds the programs for other methods, with no MEDDIC offer and no scored practice stated.

Inside a group, tools sort by Practice and manager view, then Practice from your own buyers, then Teaches MEDDIC, then alphabetically. The scores are not added up. Force Management, MEDDIC Academy and MEDDICC.com tie on all 3, so they are listed alphabetically. Group 2 is defined by scored practice, so the 2 practice criteria sort first inside it. Price is left out of the scores because the pricing table shows it, with the date it was checked.

PitchMonster ranks 4th. It ties SalesHood on Practice and manager view (5) and scores higher on Practice from your own buyers (5 against 4), so it leads group 2. It is not a course, so the 3 course programs come first. Each score rests on a vendor page you can open and check.

What each vendor states

Tool

Teaches MEDDIC directly

After the training

Evidence offered

Not stated by the vendor

Force Management

Yes, instructor-led certification

Ascender, coaching guides, deal coaching

Certification modules

Scored AI role-play

MEDDIC Academy

Yes, MEDDIC and MEDDPICC courses

Managers course, App, deal review

Certificates, badge, credential

AI buyer role-play

MEDDICC.com

Yes, certified Masterclass

Live sessions, Deals, Calls, Winni AI

Certification

AI buyer practice

PitchMonster

No course; MEDDIC / MEDDPICC practice scorecard

Role-play, call analysis, analytics

Scores, readiness counts, practice minutes

MEDDIC certification

SalesHood

Yes, video lessons and facilitated sessions

AI coaching, role-play, deal scoring

Certification, completion

Ready-made role-play template

Hyperbound

No, not a course

Role-play, call scoring, deal coaching

Scorecard results

Ready-made MEDDIC template

Kendo

No, not a course

Role-play and scorecard call review

Scorecard results

Languages; template criteria

Second Nature

No, not a course

Scored role-play, Deal Coach

Scored conversations

MEDDIC template or scoring

Richardson

No; Challenger and consultative selling

Reinforcement, manager views, AI-enabled practice

Manager dashboards

A MEDDIC program

ValueSelling

No; ValueSelling Framework

ValueCoach AI, eValuePrompter

Not stated

A MEDDIC program

Sources: each vendor's own site, checked October 25, 2026. Reporting and practice-build details for SalesHood, Kendo, Hyperbound and Second Nature were re-read on October 26, 2026.

Types of MEDDIC training

MEDDIC training is instruction that teaches sales reps to qualify deals on Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain and Champion. It comes as a certification course, a workshop or a practice tool. A rollout can pair a teaching program with ongoing practice, so reps keep using the method after the course.

  • Some programs pair instructor-led workshops with an online platform. Force Management follows this format; MEDDIC Academy and MEDDICC.com also run workshops.
  • Others sell online certification courses. MEDDIC Academy and MEDDICC.com include self-paced learning.
  • Enablement platforms with MEDDICC content and coaching combine lessons, coaching and role-play. SalesHood is the example here.
  • PitchMonster runs practice built from your own calls, scored on a shipped MEDDIC / MEDDPICC template, with an AI Coach that asks before it scores.
  • AI role-play with custom or template scorecards is offered by Kendo, Hyperbound and Second Nature. Kendo lists a MEDDPIC template; Hyperbound and Second Nature name no MEDDIC template on the pages checked.
  • Broader methodology programs from Richardson Sales Performance and ValueSelling Associates teach other methods for teams that do not run MEDDIC.

A course teaches the method, and practice tools test whether reps can use it.

1. Force Management: instructor-led MEDDICC rollouts with an online platform

Force Management homepage hero: a headline about operationalizing growth

Force Management pairs instructor-led MEDDICC training with online learning and certification modules. G2 score not confirmed (October 2026).

What is Force Management?

Force Management is a go-to-market and sales methodology consultancy with a technology platform called FM Technologies. Its MEDDICC page describes interactive instructor-led training paired with online learning and certification modules on its Ascender platform, plus tools for managers to coach deals.

Force Management key features

  • Interactive instructor-led training pairs with online learning on Ascender.
  • Opportunity Qualifiers and Opportunity Coaching Guides support deal work.
  • Ongoing training and reinforcement materials give managers a coaching cadence.
  • The technology menu lists Ascender for faster seller ramp, Opportunity Manager for deal coaching and Xcelerator for AI-guided sales execution.
  • Certifications are available for individuals and small teams, alongside organizational programs.

Force Management pros

  • The format connects instructor teaching, online learning and certification.
  • Managers receive coaching guides and reinforcement materials.
  • Opportunity Manager supports deal coaching, including a Salesforce version.

Force Management cons

  • No public price is listed; the process starts with a sales conversation.
  • Its MEDDICC page does not describe scored AI practice with a rep-facing buyer.

Force Management pricing

Sold by quote; no public price is listed. The site's calls to action are Schedule a Call and Book a Time to Connect. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who Force Management is best for

Force Management fits enterprise teams that want instructor-led MEDDICC workshops paired with an online platform and manager reinforcement. Plan separately for practice that scores each rep's responses.

2. MEDDIC Academy: MEDDIC and MEDDPICC certification courses and workshops

MEDDIC Academy homepage hero: The Official MEDDIC / MEDDPICC Sales and Leadership Training and Certification

MEDDIC Academy sells online and instructor-led MEDDIC / MEDDPICC training and certification. G2 score not confirmed (October 2026).

What is MEDDIC Academy?

MEDDIC Academy is a provider of online and instructor-led MEDDIC and MEDDPICC training and certification. Its options include on-demand courses, virtual instructor-led training, live online and in-person workshops, and corporate programs for executives, managers, AEs, SEs and CSMs. The vendor says its founder established the Academy in 2017.

MEDDIC Academy key features

  • Course modules cover Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Paper Process, Identify Pain, Champion and Competition.
  • Individual certification includes video modules, a LinkedIn badge, MEDDPICC App access and a lifetime verifiable credential.
  • Advanced training adds a MEDDPICC Scorecard, email templates and champion-building content.
  • The Managers course covers coaching sellers, deal inspection and sales process building.
  • Intro To MEDDPICC is free; listed courses range from $297 to $3,970.

MEDDIC Academy pros

  • Multiple learning formats cover individuals and corporate teams.
  • The course path includes manager and trainer options.
  • The pricing page lists individual course prices.

MEDDIC Academy cons

  • No AI buyer practice or scored role-play is described on the pages checked.
  • A completed certificate shows course completion; it does not show that a rep uses MEDDIC on calls.

MEDDIC Academy pricing

The vendor lists Intro To MEDDPICC free, Full MEDDPICC at $297, Advanced at $597, Managers at $1,173, Trainers at $3,970 and Infinite Sales Leadership at $1,970. The page describes one-year access. Small-team group licenses and enterprise licenses are available by order or quote. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who MEDDIC Academy is best for

MEDDIC Academy fits individuals and teams that want a certification path with published prices, as well as enterprise teams seeking workshops. Add a separate practice layer if reps need rehearsal after the course.

3. MEDDICC.com: MEDDPICC Masterclass and membership

MEDDICC.com homepage hero: Win more revenue, faster with MEDDICC

MEDDICC.com combines a MEDDPICC Masterclass with membership and deal-inspection products. G2 score not confirmed (October 2026).

What is MEDDICC.com?

MEDDICC.com is an enablement partner for MEDDPICC that sells a certified Masterclass, a membership and deal-inspection products. Its listed programs include the MEDDPICC Masterclass with certification, MEDDICC Value Program, T5 sales leadership program, Partner Program and Value Pyramid. All plans on the pricing page are annual.

MEDDICC.com key features

  • Membership provides 12 months of access.
  • The pricing page lists the Masterclass as its own "Masterclass only" option, apart from membership.
  • Teams can add in-person kickoffs, SKO keynotes, workshops and deal reviews as an additional service.
  • Deals supports pipeline inspection and opportunity scoring; Calls is a call recorder, and Winni AI is described as an AI Deal Co-Pilot.

MEDDICC.com pros

  • It combines certification with a membership and live sessions.
  • The pricing page distinguishes individual and team options.
  • Its listed products cover opportunity inspection and calls after training.

MEDDICC.com cons

  • No AI buyer rehearsal or scored role-play is described on the pages checked.
  • Deals, Calls and Winni AI address deals and calls, not rehearsal.
  • The homepage uses MEDDIC, MEDDICC and MEDDPICC interchangeably, so confirm which version a course teaches.
  • Plans are annual, with no monthly option.

MEDDICC.com pricing

The Masterclass costs $499 for 12 months. Individual annual membership costs $899, and Small Teams (2-10) annual membership also costs $899. Ask whether the small-team price is per person or for the group. Teams 11+ are tailored. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who MEDDICC.com is best for

MEDDICC.com fits teams that want a MEDDPICC certification and membership that can add workshops and deal reviews. For practice against an AI buyer, plan on another tool.

4. PitchMonster: AI role-play and coaching that scores MEDDIC practice on your own buyers

PitchMonster scorecard template picker: a Choose template window listing Challenger, SPICED, MEDDIC / MEDDPICC, PitchMonster Essentials and one custom template

PitchMonster belongs to the practice and reinforcement group: reps rehearse MEDDIC after someone teaches it. PitchMonster holds 4.9 out of 5 on G2 (checked July 2026).

PitchMonster scorecard templates: MEDDIC / MEDDPICC scored on every role-play

PitchMonster includes a reusable MEDDIC / MEDDPICC scorecard template for scoring AI role-plays. Reps who finished a workshop can practice buyer conversations against consistent criteria, then review where they missed a question. The template picker is searchable and describes its focus as decision-makers, buying process, competition and real business impact.

Other reusable templates cover Challenger, SPICED and PitchMonster Essentials. Teams can also create custom templates or save a role-play's scorecard as a template. Teams can standardize practice across a rollout and keep their own language in the criteria.

The PitchMonster scorecard builder: your own MEDDIC criteria and knowledge base

PitchMonster scorecard builder: score threshold set to 90%, a knowledge base upload and grouped metrics with example criteria

PitchMonster lets an admin set a written goal or a score threshold for a role-play. Threshold choices include 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% or a custom setting. A knowledge base can be uploaded for that role-play so the AI scores against the team's material.

Criteria sit in named blocks, can be reordered and may use AI assistance. The criteria visible in the screenshot are generic examples; a MEDDIC scorecard would hold your own Metrics, Economic Buyer and Champion questions. After a session, the rep receives a score out of 100, changes versus the last and first attempts, star-rated topics, and TRUE or FALSE criteria. Failed criteria include written coaching and a worked example. The scorecard therefore gives reps a specific next step instead of a single pass-or-fail result.

PitchMonster buyers built from your real calls

PitchMonster has 5 ways to build a role-play: From Link, From Files, Replicate, Connectors and From CSV. Replicate rebuilds a buyer from a real call or transcript, including the person's title, context, pains and objections. Connectors can use Salesforce or Gong and point to a call or opportunity.

An admin can choose among Easy, Medium, Hard and Insane difficulty levels, and use a static photo or 3D avatar. Voice and accent options include USA, UK and Australia selections. Role-plays are available in 29 languages. These choices let a team turn its own buyer conversations into repeatable practice, then adjust difficulty as reps improve.

The PitchMonster AI Coach asks before it scores

PitchMonster's AI Coach steps in before the score appears and asks the rep reflective questions. The rep can skip or talk with the coach, which is available 24/7. This gives a rep time to notice what happened before seeing a score and written feedback.

PitchMonster Live Call Analysis: the same scorecard on real calls

PitchMonster also has Live Call Analysis. Upload a real call recording and the platform scores it against a chosen scorecard, using the same scorecards as role-plays. The call list shows the scorecard applied, the goal status and the score. A manager can compare practice scores with scores on real calls under the same framework.

What managers and L&D see in PitchMonster

PitchMonster provides a Performance tab for each role-play. Managers can see recording and user counts at 80%+, scorecard-group ratings out of 5, Low, Mid and High bands, and improvement over time against the pass threshold. Workspace Analytics shows recordings, practice minutes, average score and each user's 80%+ count.

Team comments on a recording are written by managers, not by the AI. Group hierarchy controls which users can see each other's scores, and admins can disable the leaderboard. Enterprise features include EU data residency, SAML SSO, webhooks via Svix and AI disclosure notices before recordings, for EU AI Act transparency obligations.

Rolling out PitchMonster across managers and regions

Admins can build a company structure as a nested group tree, such as regions with sub-groups. Invite Users takes pasted emails or a CSV and assigns each person a group and role-plays in the same table. Role-plays live in a library with folders.

Reps can also use Solo Practice to rehearse a scenario without a counterpart.

PitchMonster pricing

By quote; trials are sales-led. The quote includes onboarding, a dedicated customer success manager and support, with no setup fees.

PitchMonster compared with a MEDDIC course

A course and a practice tool do different jobs. The table sets PitchMonster beside the 3 programs that teach MEDDIC directly: Force Management, MEDDIC Academy and MEDDICC.com. It rests on each vendor's own pages.

Dimension

PitchMonster

MEDDIC course vendors

Teaches the method

No; reps need someone to teach MEDDIC first

Yes, as the core offer

Scored practice on your own buyers

Yes, with buyers rebuilt from your calls

Not described on the pages checked

What managers see afterwards

Practice minutes, scores and 80%+ counts per user

Coaching guides, a Managers course or deal reviews

Certification

None issued

Certificates, badges or certification modules

Where PitchMonster falls short

PitchMonster issues no MEDDIC certification, badge or certificate, and it is not a course. Reps still need someone to teach MEDDIC first. It does not do course authoring or SCORM. Its shipped templates cover Challenger, SPICED and MEDDIC / MEDDPICC, so a SPIN or Sandler team needs custom criteria. No customer has published a MEDDIC-specific outcome with us.

Who PitchMonster is best for

PitchMonster fits mid-market and enterprise revenue, enablement and learning teams that already teach a sales method and need structured practice afterward.

Mentor Group, a UK sales consultancy that adds PitchMonster practice to the programs it runs for clients, reports new hires ramping 50% faster on average. It also reports a 2X reduction in coaching time per rep (Mentor Group case study). At Syngenta, a Mentor Group client, 90% of participants reported more confidence. Internal assessments showed a 27% improvement in message-delivery accuracy within 3 weeks, after a live workshop followed by practice in PitchMonster. These are results of practice after live training and are not MEDDIC outcomes.

5. SalesHood: a MEDDICC training solution inside an enablement platform

SalesHood homepage hero: Revenue enablement at AI speed

SalesHood includes MEDDICC lessons, coaching and role-play inside a revenue enablement platform. SalesHood holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating on G2.

What is SalesHood?

SalesHood is an AI-powered revenue enablement platform with 6 applications: Content Management, Training and Onboarding, AI Coaching, AI Role Play, Guided Selling and Digital Sales Rooms. Its dedicated MEDDICC offer includes video lessons and guides, facilitated sessions, certification and coaching.

SalesHood key features

  • The MEDDICC page lists over 30 video lessons and guides.
  • Facilitated sessions include certified MEDDICC trainers and role-playing.
  • MEDDICC AI scores deals, gives feedback and flags red flags.
  • AI Role Play grades live voice practice against a scorecard of up to 10 criteria, with an 80% default pass mark for certification.
  • The AI Assistant drafts a role-play from your goals and your SalesHood content. The draft includes personas, objections and the scorecard, and you edit it (role-play page, checked October 26, 2026).
  • Completion tracking and correlation reporting support program review.

SalesHood pros

  • Lessons, coaching, certification and practice sit in one platform.
  • The MEDDICC page lists a Deal Scoring Guide and a Coaching Guide for managers.
  • AI Role Play supports a team's own scorecard.

SalesHood cons

  • It is a full platform, so a buyer gets more than MEDDIC practice.
  • MEDDPICC content is an add-on on the pricing page.
  • Practice scorecards support up to 10 criteria.

SalesHood pricing

Plans are Essential, Pro and Unlimited, with no public price; sold by quote. The pricing page lists MEDDPICC under Sales Training Templates as an add-on. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who SalesHood is best for

SalesHood fits teams seeking a MEDDICC program inside an enablement platform, with video content and coaching around certification. Confirm how the add-on and role-play scorecard fit your rollout.

6. Hyperbound: AI role-play with scorecards built around your methodology

Hyperbound homepage hero: Know your buyers. Guide every seller.

Hyperbound combines simulated-buyer role-play with call scoring and deal coaching. Hyperbound holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on G2.

What is Hyperbound?

Hyperbound is an AI sales coaching platform with 3 products: Hyperbound Practice, Hyperbound Perform and Kota Activate. They cover AI practice, real-call scoring and deal coaching. Its pages describe custom scorecards built around a team's sales methodology and messaging, but do not state a ready-made MEDDIC template.

Hyperbound key features

  • Practice runs AI role-plays with simulated buyers.
  • Perform adds real-call scoring, deal coaching, CRM intelligence and conversation intelligence.
  • Teams can build custom AI scorecards; the FAQ says the first bot and scorecard take under 10 minutes to build.
  • The FAQ lists 25+ languages and integrations including Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Zoom, Gong and Microsoft Teams.
  • The pricing page lists an Analytics Dashboard and Reports Builder under paid plans. It also lists an AI Coach feature labeled "Calls โ†’ Practice" under Perform, with no further detail on either feature (checked October 26, 2026).

Hyperbound pros

  • A free plan includes 45 prebuilt AI role-plays.
  • Custom scorecards can reflect a team's methodology.
  • Paid Practice and Perform licenses separate practice from call scoring and deal coaching.

Hyperbound cons

  • A ready-made MEDDIC template is not stated on the pages checked.
  • Paid plan prices are not public, and Practice and Perform use separate licenses.

Hyperbound pricing

The pricing page lists Free, Practice and Perform plans, with paid plans priced per user and no public dollar figures. The FAQ says the free trial needs no credit card or sales call. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who Hyperbound is best for

Hyperbound fits teams that want AI practice with custom scorecards, or teams that also want real-call scoring and deal coaching from the same vendor. For a broader practice workflow comparison, see PitchMonster vs Hyperbound.

7. Kendo: AI role-play and call review with a MEDDPIC scorecard template

Kendo homepage hero: AI Built To Make Every Seller Perform Their Best

Kendo combines AI role-play, simulated prospects and call review against scorecards. G2 score not confirmed (October 2026).

What is Kendo?

Kendo is a sales coaching platform where reps practice with AI role-play against simulated prospects and get call reviews scored against scorecards, with feedback. Its homepage lists a MEDDPIC scorecard template, using that spelling, alongside BANT and custom scorecards, but does not list the template's criteria.

Kendo key features

  • AI role-play uses simulated prospects.
  • Call reviews are scored against scorecards and include rep feedback.
  • Scorecards start from a template such as BANT or MEDDPIC, or from a custom scorecard.
  • Integrations include Slack, HubSpot, Zoom, Fathom, Outreach, Salesloft, Salesforce, Zapier, Aloware and Close.
  • A Push API accepts call recordings from outside dialers.
  • The plans list metrics and analytics (Free Trial, Pro, Max) and advanced analytics (Enterprise). The page gives no detail on a manager view (checked October 26, 2026).

Kendo pros

  • Role-play and call review share a coaching workflow.
  • Teams can start from a MEDDPIC template or make a custom scorecard.
  • A free trial is listed on its pricing page.

Kendo cons

  • The vendor spells its template MEDDPIC, and the homepage lists no criteria for it (checked October 25, 2026). Ask to see them before treating it as a full MEDDPICC scorecard.
  • Languages are not stated on the pages checked.

Kendo pricing

The vendor lists a Free Trial at $0, Pro at $55 per seat per month and Max at $100 per seat per month. Enterprise is custom, with volume pricing through a demo. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who Kendo is best for

Kendo suits teams that want call review and role-play together and are happy to start from a template. Compare the 2 workflows in our PitchMonster vs Kendo review.

Second Nature homepage hero: AI role-play and coaching that turn training into go-to-market execution

Second Nature sells AI role-play with LMS integration and a separate Deal Coach module. G2 score not confirmed (October 2026).

What is Second Nature?

Second Nature is AI role-play sales training software built around a conversational AI virtual pitch partner that scores practice conversations and helps reps improve. A separate Deal Coach module provides AI coaching on live deals, and the vendor states integration with any LMS through SCORM or LTI.

Second Nature key features

  • Practice conversations are scored by the virtual pitch partner.
  • LMS integration supports SCORM or LTI.
  • The homepage lists CRM and conference-tool integrations.
  • It states 30+ languages, 24/7 access and use on any device.
  • The homepage says teams use AI-driven feedback and analytics; it does not describe dashboards or report types (checked October 26, 2026).

Second Nature pros

  • The LMS connection can fit a program already built around another learning system.
  • Deal Coach covers AI coaching on live deals.
  • The vendor lists 30+ languages.

Second Nature cons

  • MEDDIC-specific support is not stated by the vendor on the pages checked, so ask to see a MEDDIC scorecard built on the platform before you buy.
  • No public price is listed.

Second Nature pricing

Sold by quote; no public price is listed. The vendor has a demo form and no pricing page. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who Second Nature is best for

Second Nature fits teams that need AI practice to connect to an LMS and want a Deal Coach module. If you already run an LMS, ask how SCORM or LTI completion data reaches your reports. Compare the workflows in our PitchMonster vs Second Nature review.

9. Richardson Sales Performance: Challenger and consultative selling programs

Richardson Sales Performance homepage hero: Sales training buyers can feel and revenue teams can measure

Richardson Sales Performance teaches Challenger and consultative selling, not a MEDDIC program. G2 score not confirmed (October 2026).

What is Richardson Sales Performance?

Richardson Sales Performance is a sales training company that teaches Consultative Selling and The Challenger Sale. It says it translates both methods into observable seller behaviors. Its homepage and company page, checked October 25, 2026, do not mention MEDDIC. The company page dates Richardson to 1978.

Richardson Sales Performance key features

  • Accelerate Prism organizes learning into Assess, Activate, Reinforce, Sustain and Signal stages.
  • Activate uses live and digital customized learning; Reinforce uses AI-enabled practice and reinforcement activities.
  • Sustain adds tools, coaching support and AI nudges inside the seller's workflow.
  • Manager dashboards show adoption by role and team, coaching consistency, progress by capability and revenue impact by capability.
  • The company page cites over 23 languages (self-reported).

Richardson Sales Performance pros

  • The platform covers reinforcement and sustainment after training.
  • Manager views show which managers are reinforcing and when.
  • Consultative and Challenger methods sit in one integrated approach.

Richardson Sales Performance cons

  • Its homepage and company page do not state a MEDDIC course or program.
  • AI-enabled practice is described, but scoring against a rep's own scorecard is not stated.
  • Pricing is not published.

Richardson Sales Performance pricing

Not published. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who Richardson Sales Performance is best for

Richardson Sales Performance fits teams whose method is Challenger or consultative selling, or teams seeking a reinforcement platform around a methodology. Our Challenger Sale guide explains the method, and our training comparison covers broader sales training options.

10. ValueSelling Associates: value selling training programs and ValueCoach AI

ValueSelling Associates homepage hero: a headline about accelerating sales results

ValueSelling Associates teaches its ValueSelling Framework rather than MEDDIC. G2 score not confirmed (October 2026).

What is ValueSelling Associates?

ValueSelling Associates is a sales methodology training company built around the ValueSelling Framework. It sells workshops, manager programs, eLearning, coaching and revenue technology. Its homepage, checked October 25, 2026, does not mention MEDDIC. Its value selling training programs suit teams that want value selling instead of MEDDIC, or alongside it.

ValueSelling Associates key features

  • Foundational workshops cover the ValueSelling Framework, Vortex Prospecting, Competitive Differentiation and Account Planning.
  • Leader and manager versions exist for the Framework and Vortex Prospecting workshops.
  • eValueSelling Fundamentals teaches framework vocabulary and processes in under 3 hours.
  • ValueCoach AI is described as helping revenue teams accelerate behavior change and improve coaching outcomes.
  • A Train-the-Trainer certification equips in-house trainers to deliver the Framework.

ValueSelling Associates pros

  • The offer includes workshops, manager programs and eLearning.
  • Programs are described as combining eLearning, instructor-led training, monthly reinforcement and coaching.
  • Account-planning tools extend the learning offer.

ValueSelling Associates cons

  • Its homepage does not state a MEDDIC program.
  • The homepage does not describe how ValueCoach AI scores practice or gives feedback.
  • Pricing is not published and is sold by quote.

ValueSelling Associates pricing

Sold by quote; no public price is listed. Checked October 25, 2026.

Who ValueSelling Associates is best for

ValueSelling Associates fits teams choosing a value selling method instead of MEDDIC, or adding it beside an existing framework. The ValueSelling Framework has its own terminology and processes.

MEDDIC training pricing compared

Prices below reflect vendor pricing pages and plan details checked on the listed date.

Tool

Published price

Pricing model

Free plan or trial

Checked on

Force Management

Not published

Sold by quote

Not stated

October 25, 2026

MEDDIC Academy

Intro free; Full $297; Advanced $597; Managers $1,173; Trainers $3,970; Leadership $1,970

Per course; enterprise by quote

Intro To MEDDPICC free

October 25, 2026

MEDDICC.com

Masterclass $499; Individuals and Small Teams $899

Annual plans; no monthly option; Teams 11+ tailored

Not stated

October 25, 2026

PitchMonster

By quote

By quote

Trials are sales-led

October 25, 2026

SalesHood

No public price

Plans by quote; add-on

Not stated

October 25, 2026

Hyperbound

No public price for paid plans

Free and per-user paid plans

Free plan: 45 prebuilt role-plays; trial without credit card

October 25, 2026

Kendo

Pro $55; Max $100; Enterprise custom

Per seat per month; Enterprise custom

Free Trial $0

October 25, 2026

Second Nature

No public price; demo form only

Sold by quote

Not stated

October 25, 2026

Richardson Sales Performance

Not published

Not published

Not stated

October 25, 2026

ValueSelling Associates

Not published

Sold by quote

Not stated

October 25, 2026

Individual courses and self-serve seats are priced per person. At larger team sizes most vendors here quote or tailor the price, including MEDDIC Academy and MEDDICC.com for 11 or more reps. PitchMonster quotes the whole rollout, and the quote includes onboarding, a dedicated customer success manager and support, with no setup fees.

PRN Health Services gives one data point on cost against outcome. It compared real-call scores for recruiters who completed its PitchMonster-supported training program with recruiters who had not. Over a 60-day measurement period, completers scored 22.37% higher (PRN Health Services case study). That is a practice result, not a MEDDIC outcome.

How to choose the right MEDDIC training

Choosing MEDDIC training starts with the job your team needs done: teach the method, certify knowledge or reinforce its use on calls. Individual certification with published prices points to MEDDIC Academy or MEDDICC.com. An enterprise rollout suits Force Management or SalesHood. If reps finish a course but skip key questions, add practice through PitchMonster, Kendo, Hyperbound or Second Nature.

Choose the practice layer by the work it supports: a MEDDIC template, call review, real-call scoring or an LMS connection. If your team runs another method, Richardson Sales Performance covers Challenger and consultative selling, and ValueSelling Associates covers value selling. Teams using SPIN Selling should look for spin selling software that allows custom scorecard criteria; PitchMonster scores custom criteria but ships no SPIN template. See our guide to SPIN Selling.

  • If you run a small team and need a shared vocabulary, compare the small-team options from MEDDIC Academy and MEDDICC.com.
  • If you are rolling out across mid-market or enterprise teams, pair a program with a practice layer across managers and regions. PitchMonster supports 29 languages with EU data residency.
  • If you are an L&D owner proving adoption, look for practice minutes and score bands. PitchMonster reports practice minutes and the share of recordings and users scoring 80%+.

The strongest rollout connects a method lesson to repeated practice and manager review. Decide how you will judge adoption before selecting the platform.

What MEDDIC, MEDDICC and MEDDPICC mean

MEDDIC is a 6-part qualification method: Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain and Champion. MEDDICC adds Competition as a second C, while MEDDPICC adds Paper Process for 8 parts. Providers use these versions in their courses and tools; read the 8 parts of MEDDPICC for the expanded framework.

Training event vs reinforcement

A training event teaches MEDDIC at one point in time, while reinforcement gives reps ways to apply it afterwards. MEDDIC Academy, MEDDICC.com and Force Management teach and certify. SalesHood combines MEDDICC content with coaching and role-play. PitchMonster, Kendo, Hyperbound and Second Nature support practice, and Richardson and ValueSelling teach other methods.

If your reps have already finished a course, MEDDIC training software covers the reinforcement half, since a course alone does not show whether reps use the method on calls. See our methodology training and practice page for the distinction between learning and rehearsal.

How a MEDDIC scorecard works in practice

A MEDDIC scorecard is a set of criteria that a manager or an AI scores during a practice conversation, so each MEDDIC element becomes an observable behavior. It keeps the same questions in view across reps and attempts, while the practice buyer responds to what the rep says.

  1. Teach the method so reps know what each MEDDIC element asks them to uncover.
  2. Build a practice scenario from your own buyer context and playbook.
  3. Score the role-play against the MEDDIC / MEDDPICC criteria.
  4. Review scores and practice minutes to see what reps practiced and where they need coaching.

The table shows one observable criterion for each MEDDPICC element. It is an illustrative example, not the text of PitchMonster's shipped template.

Element

Example of an observable criterion

Metrics

The rep asks which numbers the buyer will use to judge success.

Economic Buyer

The rep asks who signs off and when they last approved a similar spend.

Decision Criteria

The rep asks what the buyer will compare the options on.

Decision Process

The rep asks for the steps and dates from now to a signed deal.

Paper Process

The rep asks which legal and procurement steps follow the decision.

Identify Pain

The rep asks what the problem costs today and who feels it.

Champion

The rep asks what the champion will do to move the deal forward.

Competition

The rep asks what else the buyer is evaluating.

The scorecard works best when each criterion names an observable behavior, not a vague impression. Managers can then connect a weak criterion to a specific coaching conversation.

What we left out and why

We left out the sales technology that competitor lists sometimes include: Gong, Highspot, Clari (now sold inside Salesloft), Outreach, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesforce and HubSpot Academy. These tools support selling but do not train reps on MEDDIC, so they are not entries.

2 call-intelligence tools do mention MEDDIC. Claap says it can grade recorded calls against MEDDIC, MEDDPICC, BANT, SPICED or custom criteria. Attention says AI Scorecards grade every call against MEDDIC, BANT or a custom framework. Both review real calls rather than running practice, so they are not entries (vendor pages checked October 25, 2026).

Want your reps to practice MEDDIC against your own buyers?

See how a MEDDIC / MEDDPICC scorecard scores a role-play built around a buyer from one of your own calls, and what managers see afterwards. Book a demo.

Frequently asked questions

What is MEDDICC?

MEDDICC is a sales qualification framework that adds Competition to the 6 MEDDIC elements. Its letters stand for Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain, Champion and Competition. MEDDPICC adds Paper Process as an eighth element. The labels help sales teams inspect whether a complex opportunity has a clear business case and buying path.

What is the difference between MEDDIC and BANT?

The difference between MEDDIC and BANT is the depth of deal qualification. BANT means Budget, Authority, Need and Timing, and according to MEDDIC Academy it suits simple lead screening or transactional inbound opportunities. MEDDIC explores whether business pain justifies action in a complex B2B deal, alongside decision criteria, process, economic buyer and champion.

Who started MEDDIC?

According to MEDDIC Academy's history page (checked October 25, 2026), MEDDIC came out of PTC (Parametric Technology Corp.) in the early 1990s. PTC's internal training team, named on the page as Jack Napoli, Dick Dunkel and Anne Gary, gave it the name. The page calls MEDDIC the result of teamwork, not one person's creation.

How much does MEDDIC certification cost?

MEDDIC certification prices vary by provider and program. MEDDIC Academy lists Full MEDDPICC at $297 and Advanced MEDDPICC at $597; its Intro course is free. MEDDICC.com lists its Masterclass at $499 for 12 months and individual annual membership at $899. Both providers tailor enterprise options, so compare what certification includes before choosing.

How do you make reps keep using MEDDIC after the workshop?

To keep reps using MEDDIC after a workshop, schedule practice around the questions they skip, such as economic buyer, paper process or competition. Score attempts against consistent criteria, give managers a view of scores and practice minutes, and repeat practice on relevant deal types. A course can teach the framework, while role-play and call review help reinforce its use.

What kinds of sales training exist for a methodology rollout?

The best MEDDIC training programs combine at least 2 of 5 kinds of training: certification courses, instructor-led workshops, enablement platforms, AI practice with scorecards and call review. MEDDIC Academy and MEDDICC.com sell courses, Force Management runs workshops, SalesHood adds enablement content, and PitchMonster, Kendo, Hyperbound and Second Nature cover practice.

The bottom line

Teach MEDDIC first, then plan how reps will keep using it. The 3 course programs tie in our scoring, so choose by format: MEDDIC Academy for certification with published prices, Force Management for an instructor-led enterprise rollout. Add PitchMonster when your team needs repeated practice scored against MEDDIC / MEDDPICC criteria. Consider Kendo for call review or Hyperbound for practice with real-call scoring. Book a demo to see how MEDDIC practice can work with your buyer scenarios.

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