iBS Global Services

What iBS Global Services does

iBS Global Services is a Paris-headquartered private professional training and certification company founded in 2006 and registered as a SAS (Simplified Joint-Stock Company) with €8,000 share capital. The firm operates from two Paris sites (rue de l'Aqueduc headquarters and rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin contact and exam center) and an additional campus in Algeria, with a lean 1-10 employee footprint.

Its core business combines authorized certification exam administration and instructor-led training. As a Pearson VUE, Kryterion, and PSI testing center, iBS proctors certifications from Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Cisco, Fortinet, and ISACA (CISA, CISM, CRISC). It also delivers its own catalogue of TOSA certifications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop), Scrum/Agile and PMP preparation, AI and digital transformation courses, and design software training via in-person sessions (capped at 12 participants), distance learning through an LMS/virtual classroom, and apprenticeship tracks. Diploma-level programs (BTS, Bachelor, Titre Professionnel, RNCP levels 5-7) are delivered via partnership with Institut de Management de Paris. The Coach and Go sub-brand layers one-on-one coaching (€35-55/hour) across finance, agile, design, photography, and digital domains.

Revenue derives from per-course fees, per-exam proctoring, hourly coaching, and apprenticeship contracts, with Qualiopi status enabling drawdown of CPF, France Travail, OPCO, and Île-de-France Region public funding. The go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer, supplemented by corporate training (especially sub-50-employee firms via OPCO ATLAS) and content/SEO-driven inbound marketing. The company maintains social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and publishes blog content on certification pathways and AI in the workplace.

Name

iBS Global Services

Legal name

IBS Global Services

Website

https://ibssc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iBS Global Services is a Paris-based private training and certification provider, operating as an authorized Pearson VUE, Kryterion, and PSI testing center for IT certifications, and offering TOSA, Scrum, AI, and apprenticeship degree programs to individuals and small firms in France and Algeria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Professional certification training
• IT certification exams
• Vocational diploma programs
• Agile project management training
• Corporate workforce upskilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Revenue generated from professional training courses across multiple domains including IT, project management, AI, design, and office productivity. Training offered in initial, apprenticeship (alternance), and continuing education formats with both in-person and distance learning options.
2. Certification Exam Center: Revenue from hosting certification exams for major technology vendors through partnerships with Pearson VUE, Kryterion, and PSI. Exam fees are charged per certification attempt.
3. Coaching Services: One-on-one coaching sessions offered at hourly rates (€35-55/hour) across domains including finance, agile methodologies, design, photography, and digital skills.
4. Government-Funded Training: Revenue from government-funded training programs including CPF (personal training account), France Travail, OPCO, and Île-de-France Region financing. Companies and individuals can finance training through these public funding mechanisms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

iBS Global Services delivers professional training courses and administers authorized certification exams for major technology vendors (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Cisco, Fortinet, ISACA) through its Qualiopi-certified center in Paris. It complements exam preparation with instructor-led and e-learning courses on AI, agile project management, TOSA office software, and design tools, alongside apprenticeship diploma programs (BTS, Bachelor, Titre Professionnel) and one-on-one coaching through its Coach and Go sub-brand.

Product overview

IBS Global Services operates as a multi-faceted training and certification organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development services. The core offering centers on professional IT certifications administered through authorized testing partnerships with Kryterion, Pearson VUE, and PSI, covering vendors such as Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Cisco, and Fortinet. Complementary training programs include AI and digital transformation courses, TOSA office software certifications, and Scrum/agile project management training. The company extends its portfolio through Coach and Go individual coaching services and dual education/apprenticeship programs (BTS, Bachelor, Titre Professionnel) delivered in partnership with Institut de Management de Paris. All services are accessible via e-learning platform, in-person sessions, or blended formats, with financing options including CPF, OPCO, France Travail, and regional funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coach and Go: Coaching and mentoring services offered by IBS Global Services across various professional domains.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% certification success rate for POEI program alumni
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Institut de Management de Paris (IMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBS Global Services has a strategic partnership with Institut de Management de Paris (IMP) to offer comprehensive educational programs including BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur), CIP (Certificat d'Insertion Professionnelle), Licenses and Masters, and HR Assistant training. This partnership leverages IMP's academic expertise combined with IBS's training and support services.
• Pearson VUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Pearson VUE testing center providing certification exams for Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Fortinet, PMI, GMAT, and many other major technology and professional certification vendors. IBS serves as the physical and online proctoring center.
• KryterioncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Kryterion testing center providing certification exams for Google Cloud, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Genesys, Databricks, and other vendors through the Kryterion platform.
• PSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized PSI testing center providing certification exams for ISACA credentials (CISA, CISM, CRISC), CII, ACT, and SELT English language tests.
• France Travail (Pôle Emploi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Travail funds long, certifying training programs in development, systems and networks, pedagogy, HR, data, and project management. They provide up to 100% funding and employment support services.
• OPCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences) funds professional training and apprenticeship programs. OPCO ATLAS specifically covers companies with fewer than 50 employees for up to 100% of training costs through the Skills Development Plan.
• Région Île-de-FranceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerÎle-de-France Region provides funding for long, certifying training programs at RNCP levels 5-7, supporting professional development for residents of the Paris region.
• CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPF (Personal Training Account) allows employees to accumulate training credits (€500/year up to €5,000, or €800/year up to €8,000 for lower-skilled workers) to finance certifying training programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Knowledge: Large global IT and professional training company delivering vendor-authorized certification courses (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Google Cloud, etc.). Directly comparable to IBS in curriculum and certification exam preparation, but operating at much larger international scale.
• New Horizons: Worldwide IT training franchise offering instructor-led courses aligned to Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and other vendor certifications. Comparable to IBS in training modalities (in-person, online, blended) and certification-focused catalog, but with global franchise reach.
• Koenig Solutions: IT training provider specializing in vendor certification prep (Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Cisco, etc.) with both classroom and online delivery. Closely matches IBS's authorized-testing-center-driven model and emphasis on accelerated certification bootcamps.
• Firebrand Training: Accelerated IT certification training provider offering intensive courses for the same major vendors IBS targets (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco). Highly comparable curriculum, with a similar focus on getting professionals certified quickly.
• Orsys: French professional IT and management training provider offering courses in cloud, cybersecurity, project management, and digital transformation. Direct French-market competitor with overlapping Qualiopi-style positioning and corporate training focus.
• ENI (ENI Ecole Informatique / ENI Formation): Major French IT training school offering instructor-led courses in programming, databases, cloud, and digital skills, plus TOSA-style certifications. Directly comparable to IBS's IT training and certification prep offering within France.
• Learning Tree International: Global IT and management training company with scheduled classroom courses and certification prep, plus custom corporate programs. Overlaps with IBS's professional training portfolio, particularly in project management and IT certifications.
• Simplilearn: Online professional training provider focused on IT certification and digital skills bootcamps (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, PMP, Scrum). Comparable to IBS's certification-prep catalog but delivered primarily online with a global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Large-scale technology skills platform covering cloud, cybersecurity, software development, and IT operations with both individual and enterprise tiers. Overlaps with IBS's IT certification prep curriculum but addresses a much broader continuous-learning audience.

Regional players

• OpenClassrooms: French online education provider focused on career-transition degrees and diplomas, many funded via CPF. Comparable to IBS on the alternance / RNCP-titled program side, but operates purely online rather than through physical classrooms or exam centers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/code10eme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibs-global-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibsglobalservices
• Xx.com/ibscc

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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