Master of Project Academy, Inc.

What Master of Project Academy, Inc. does

Master of Project Academy, Inc. is a privately held, bootstrapped online certification training provider founded in 2013 and incorporated in Delaware with operations based in New York. The company delivers self-paced, video-based exam preparation and recertification courses for professional credentials in project management (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, MS Project, Lean Six Sigma), Agile/Scrum (CSM, CSPO, PSM, PSPO), and cybersecurity (CISSP, CISA, Certified Ethical Hacker), serving individual working professionals and corporate training buyers in 180+ countries. Aggregate cumulative enrollments exceed 500,000, with 300,000+ professionals trained from 100+ organizations including Fortune 500 companies, and the company reports a BBB-audited 99.6% first-attempt pass rate.

The platform is built on Teachable's SaaS learning management system, which provides content delivery, student enrollment, payment processing (via integrated Stripe and PayPal), affiliate tracking, and access control. Content offerings comprise 28+ paid courses, bundled subscription tiers (including the $239.99/month PM Master+ all-access bundle, $107/month Cyber Security bundle, and various PDU/CPE renewal bundles for PMI and ISACA/(ISC)² recertification cycles), an Instructor Lab for third-party course authors, and 18 free courses used as lead magnets. Distribution combines owned e-commerce (masterofproject.com), email marketing via MailerLite, SEO-optimized certification landing pages, an active social presence across LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, coupon partnerships with aggregators (GrabOn, FabPromoCodes, RMN), and a 20%-commission affiliate program with 365-day cookie attribution.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly recurring subscriptions ($57-$247/month tier range), annual plans, and one-time lifetime access purchases, with monetization supplemented by instructor revenue-share arrangements and a 4-day live virtual PMP class priced at $1,079. The leadership team is led by founder and CEO Resit Gulec with İbrahim Kabadayı heading marketing; the company carries no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity and maintains BBB A+ accredited business status with audited claim verification.

Name

Master of Project Academy, Inc.

Legal name

Master of Project Academy, Inc.

Website

https://masterofproject.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Master of Project Academy, Inc. is a bootstrapped, online certification training provider offering self-paced PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum, and cybersecurity (CISSP, CISA, CEH) exam prep and recertification bundles to working professionals in 180+ countries via a Teachable-powered subscription platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (61142), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Online certification training
• Project management courses
• Agile scrum training
• Cyber security certification
• Professional development units

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Subscriptions: Monthly subscription access to individual certification courses. Students pay recurring monthly fees for ongoing access to course content. Cancellation is available at any time from user profile.
2. Course Bundle Subscriptions: All-access bundle subscriptions (e.g., PM Master+ 28-course bundle at $239.99/mo, Cyber Security 6-course bundle at $107/mo, 60 CPE bundle at $237/mo) providing access to multiple courses under a single monthly plan.
3. Lifetime Access One-Time Purchase: One-time payment for lifetime access to a course or bundle, eliminating recurring billing. Available across most course offerings.
4. Annual Access Plans: Annual subscription plans offering 1-year access to courses at discounted rates compared to monthly billing. Payout cycle for instructors is within 50 days of month end.
5. Affiliate Partner Revenue Share: Affiliate partners earn 20% commission on sales made through their unique affiliate links, tracked via 365-day cookie. Payments issued within 7 days after month-end (allowing for 7-day refund window).
6. Instructor/Author Revenue Share: Third-party instructors publish courses on the platform and receive a negotiated percentage of net earnings after deducting refunds, affiliate fees, credit card fees, and Teachable transaction fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Master of Project Academy provides online, self-paced professional certification training courses primarily in project management (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP), Agile/Scrum, and cybersecurity (CISSP, CISA, Ethical Hacker), delivered via a Teachable-based learning platform. The catalog spans 28+ individual courses plus multi-course bundles, PDU/CPE renewal packages, and free introductory courses. Course delivery includes video lectures, practice questions, sample exams, cheat sheets, and downloadable materials, with monthly, annual, and lifetime access tiers and a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Product overview

Master of Project Academy operates as an online certification training platform built on Teachable's SaaS infrastructure. The core product portfolio centers on professional certification exam preparation courses, primarily in project management (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and cybersecurity (CISSP, CISA, Ethical Hacker). The platform offers individual courses, bundled packages (PM Master+ All Courses Bundle, Cyber Security Bundle, PDU/CPE renewal bundles), free introductory courses, corporate/group training, and affiliate/instructor partnership programs. Course delivery is exclusively online and self-paced, with lifetime access options. Students can enroll in single courses like PMP Certification Training, Agile Scrum Certification Training, or CISSP Certification Training, or purchase comprehensive bundles like the 28-course PM Master+ Bundle or 60 CPE Online Course Bundle for certification renewal. The platform serves professionals in 180+ countries seeking career advancement through globally recognized certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMP® Online Class Virtual Training - 4 Days - 35 Contact Hours Live virtual instructor-led PMP certification exam preparation course delivered over 4 days with 35 contact hours, featuring real-time interaction with experienced professors and exam guidance.
• PMP® Certification Training - 35 Contact Hours Online Self-paced online PMP certification exam preparation course with 35 contact hours, designed for working professionals seeking project management mastery on their own schedule.
• CAPM® Certification Training - 23 Contact Hours Online Self-paced CAPM certification training course with 23 contact hours for early-career project professionals pursuing a globally recognized entry-level project management credential.
• PMI-ACP® Certification Training Self-paced training for PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification, preparing professionals to lead Agile project teams and enhance team effectiveness.
• Agile Scrum Certification Training 10+ hour self-paced course covering Agile Project Management foundations and the Scrum Framework, with 150+ practice questions and a sample exam. Prepares for CSM, CSPO, PSM-I, PSPO-I, and PMI-ACP certifications.
• CISSP Certification Training 30+ hour online CISSP certification exam preparation course with 1,700+ practice questions and 7 sample exams, structured around (ISC)² certification requirements.
• Microsoft Project® Training - 9 Hours 9-hour self-paced online course teaching Microsoft Project 2021 fundamentals, including project plan creation on a real sample project; officially appreciated by Microsoft.
• PM Master+™ - All Courses Bundle (28+ courses) Unlimited access all-courses bundle covering 28+ self-paced courses spanning PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, MS Project, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, and MS Excel, with new courses added regularly at no extra cost.
• PMP® Certification Online Training Bundle (6 courses) Comprehensive 6-course bundle for Project Management Mastery, combining PMP certification training with real-world practice scenarios to prepare candidates for certification success.
• Project Management Training Bundle (9 courses) 9-course bundle covering essential project management tools, frameworks, and methodologies including PMP certification, Agile Scrum, and Microsoft Project.
• Cyber Security Training Bundle (6 courses) 6-course bundle with 57+ hours of content covering CISSP, CISA, and Certified Ethical Hacker training for information systems and security management careers.
• 60 PMP® PDU Course Bundle PMI-approved renewal package consisting of four self-paced courses totaling 60+ PDUs, designed to satisfy PMI requirements for PMP certification renewal.
• 60 CPE Online Course Bundle Three-course bundle worth 60 CPEs for ISACA and (ISC)² certification renewal, covering CISSP, Ethical Hacker, and CISA training for cybersecurity professionals.
• 40 Scrum SEU® Bundle Bundle of courses worth 40 SEUs for Scrum Alliance certification renewal, helping professionals maintain CSM, CSPO, and other Scrum Alliance credentials.
• 30 PMI-ACP PDU Online Course Bundle PMI-approved renewal bundle with three self-paced courses totaling 30+ PDUs for Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification renewal, covering Agile Scrum, IT Service Management, and MS Project.
• 15 CAPM PDU Online Course Bundle PMI-approved renewal bundle with two courses worth 15 PDUs for CAPM certification renewal, covering Agile Scrum and Microsoft Project training.
• Free Course Library (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum, CISSP, and more) Library of 18 free online introductory courses covering PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum, Six Sigma, ITSM, Microsoft Project, Excel, Ethical Hacking, CISSP, and CAPM/PMP/PMI-ACP PDU renewal bundles. No credit card required.
• Corporate Training Enterprise and group training solutions for organizations seeking customized project management and certification training programs, available in virtual, in-person classroom, self-paced, or hybrid delivery modes.
• Sandbox: PM Applied Applied project management learning environment offering hands-on practice and skill development beyond certification exam preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.6% first-attempt pass rate across 388,644 students (audited by BBB)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TeachablecoreTechnology or IntegrationTeachable is the SaaS CMS platform powering the Master of Project Academy website, course delivery, payment processing, and affiliate tracking. All course content, student enrollments, billing, and access management flow through Teachable infrastructure. Teachable charges transaction and fixed fees per transaction, which are deducted from revenue before author/instructor payouts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Cybrary: Cybrary is a cybersecurity-focused online training platform offering CISSP, CISA, CEH, and security operations courses — direct overlap on the cybersecurity certification courses in Master of Project Academy's catalog with similar self-paced and subscription-based delivery.

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a leading online professional certification training provider offering PMP, CAPM, Agile, CISSP, CISA, and CEH bootcamps and self-paced courses — directly comparable to Master of Project Academy across the same certification portfolio and target professional audience.
• KnowledgeHut: KnowledgeHut delivers PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, and CSM/CSPO training via live virtual and self-paced formats. Comparable in target customer (working professionals pursuing certifications) and pricing tier, with similar AAA-rated accreditation positioning.
• Whizlabs: Whizlabs is an online certification training platform with strong practice exams and courses for CISSP, CISA, PMP, AWS, Azure, and other IT/project management certifications — closely matches the self-paced video + practice question format and affordable subscription pricing.
• Project Management Academy: Project Management Academy is a long-established PMP, CAPM, and Disciplined Agile training provider with both live in-person and online formats. Direct competitor in the same PMP exam prep category serving similar enterprise and individual learners.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera partners with universities and companies to deliver certification prep (Google, IBM, CISSP-adjacent security tracks, Agile). Overlapping business model (online course platform) and professional certification audience, with stronger enterprise/credentialing partnerships.
• Udemy: Udemy is a global marketplace for online courses including PMP, CAPM, CISSP, and Agile offerings. Both operate as course marketplaces/creator platforms on Teachable-style infrastructure, though Udemy is far larger and broader.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a large technology and professional skills learning platform offering CISSP, CISA, PMP, and broader IT training via subscription. Comparable delivery model (online self-paced) but with a much broader technology catalog and enterprise sales motion.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning offers project management, Agile, Scrum, and IT security courses bundled into LinkedIn Premium subscriptions. Comparable professional upskilling content and self-paced video delivery, distributed through LinkedIn's professional network.

Others

• Teachable: Teachable is the SaaS LMS infrastructure provider powering Master of Project Academy's storefront, payment processing, and affiliate tracking. Not a competitor but a core platform dependency — comparison relevant for understanding the B2B creator-course ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/masterofproject
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3Jvf63wAxGBbyWdCxXVXcQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/masterofproject
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/master-of-project-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/masterofprojectacademy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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