QRP International

What QRP International does

QRP International is a privately-held Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) headquartered in Milan, Italy, that delivers professional certification training across Europe. Founded in 2005 and claiming 20+ years of operation, QRP has trained more than 50,000 professionals, with 30,000+ certified in ITIL alone, across seven European countries (Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands) and 12+ classroom cities. The company holds ATO/ATP accreditations from PeopleCert (PRINCE2, ITIL, PRINCE2 Agile), APMG International (AgilePM, Scrum, CISA, CISM), PMI (PMP, CAPM), Axelos, and ISACA, enabling it to deliver the dominant share of mainstream European project management, IT service management, agile, and information security certifications. It serves project managers, IT service managers, agile practitioners, information security professionals, enterprise architects, change agents, and corporate organizations seeking team certification, with primary segments being individuals booking directly and corporate clients procuring in-house training.

The product portfolio spans six categories: Project Management (PRINCE2, AgilePM, PRINCE2 Agile, PMP/CAPM, Open PM², HERMES), IT Governance and Service Management (ITIL v4 and v5, COBIT, TOGAF), Agile and DevOps (Scrum, SAFe, DevOps), Information Security (CISA, CISM), Change Management, and Programme/Portfolio/PMO Management (MSP, MoP, P3O), with newer AI-focused courses (AIPM, CPMAI) added in 2025. Training is delivered through four formats: in-person classroom in European cities, virtual classroom via GoToTraining combined with aNewSpring e-learning, self-paced e-learning with 12-month access, and customized corporate/in-house programs. The company uses a proprietary MemoTrainer™ learning system for exam preparation and integrates ProctorU for 24/7 remote-proctored exams.

QRP's revenue model is a hybrid of transactional individual course fees (one-time/perpetual license), e-learning subscriptions (12-month access), corporate training services (multi-year contracts), and live virtual classroom sessions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but promotional discounts of 17% on e-learning and Take2 free exam resit guarantees indicate active yield management. Marketing is conducted through country-specific websites, LinkedIn, SEO-optimized course landing pages, events/webinars, and a content library of articles, white papers, and case studies. The company is led by co-founder and CEO Melvin Petty. No parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed, indicating an independent, bootstrapped operator.

Name

QRP International

Legal name

QRP International

Website

https://qrpinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QRP International is a Milan-based Accredited Training Organisation delivering certified project management, IT service management, agile, and cybersecurity training (PRINCE2, ITIL, PMP, Scrum, CISA, CISM) to individual professionals and corporate clients across seven European countries via classroom, virtual, e-learning, and corporate formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Professional certification training
• Project management training
• IT service management
• Agile methodology training
• Corporate e-learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Como

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training: Revenue generated from individual course fees for certifications including PRINCE2, ITIL, AgilePM, PMP, CISA, CISM, Scrum, and other professional credentials. Courses offered in Foundation, Practitioner, and Combi (Foundation + Practitioner) formats.
2. E-Learning Subscriptions: Self-paced online learning with 12-month access period. Includes video lessons, interactive readings, mock exams, expert support line, and included online exam. Courses available in multiple languages.
3. Corporate Training Services: Customized in-house training programs for organizations wanting to adopt specific methodologies and certify personnel. Can be delivered as standard programs or adapted to organizational needs.
4. Virtual Classroom Training: Live online training sessions combining instructor-led sessions with homework and e-learning components. Offered across multiple time zones with multi-language support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QRP International is an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) that delivers professional certification training across best-practice frameworks including project management (PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, PRINCE2 Agile, HERMES, Open PM²), IT service management (ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF), agile and DevOps (Scrum, SAFe, DevOps), information security (CISA, CISM), and change management. Training is delivered via virtual classroom, e-learning, in-person classroom, and customized corporate formats across 12+ European cities and in five languages, supplemented by consultancy services.

Product overview

QRP International is an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) offering professional certification training across multiple best practice frameworks. The product portfolio consists of core training courses organized into six main categories: Project Management (PRINCE2, AgilePM, PRINCE2 Agile, PMP/CAPM, Open PM², HERMES), IT Governance & Service Management (ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF EA), Agile & DevOps (Scrum, SAFe, DevOps), Information Security (CISA, CISM), Change Management, and Programme/Portfolio/PMO Management (MSP, MoP, P3O). Additionally, QRP offers AI-focused courses including AI-Driven Project Manager (AIPM) and Cognitive Project Management in AI (CPMAI). Training is delivered through four service formats: Virtual Classroom (live training via GoToTraining combined with aNewSpring e-learning), E-Learning (self-paced online courses with 12 months access), On-site Classroom (in-person training across European cities), and Corporate Training (customized in-house programmes). Consultancy services are also provided to support organisations in implementing best practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PRINCE2 Certification Training PRINCE2 is the world's most practiced project management method. QRP offers PRINCE2 Foundation, Practitioner, Combi (Foundation + Practitioner), and E-Learning courses accredited by PeopleCert, aimed at project managers, programme managers, and project team members seeking globally recognized project management certification.
• ITIL Certification Training ITIL is the most widely accepted approach to IT Service Management. QRP offers ITIL Foundation (Version 5), ITIL 4 Foundation, Practice Manager, Managing Professional Stream, and Strategic Leader Stream courses for IT service managers, service delivery managers, and ITSM practitioners.
• AgilePM Certification Training AgilePM is an innovative approach to project management. QRP offers AgilePM Foundation, Practitioner, and Combi (Foundation + Practitioner) courses accredited by APMG International, aimed at project managers and agile practitioners.
• PRINCE2 Agile Certification Training PRINCE2 Agile combines the flexibility of agile with the framework of PRINCE2. QRP offers PRINCE2 Agile Foundation, Practitioner, and E-Learning courses accredited by PeopleCert/Axelos.
• PMP and CAPM Exam Preparation PMP (Project Management Professional) is the world's leading project management certification. QRP offers PMP Exam Preparation and CAPM Exam Preparation courses as a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP).
• Scrum Certification Training Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products. QRP offers ABC Scrum Master and ABC Scrum Product Owner courses accredited by APMG International, aimed at Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and agile team members.
• CISA Certification Training Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification training for IT audit, assurance, security and cybersecurity professionals, delivered under APMG accreditation on behalf of ISACA.
• CISM Certification Training Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification training for IT professionals with technical expertise in IS/IT security and control, delivered under APMG accreditation on behalf of ISACA.
• Change Management Certification Training Training for Change Management Foundation, Practitioner, and Combi certifications to effectively plan and implement successful change initiatives, aimed at change managers, business change analysts, and transformation leaders.
• Agile Change Agent Training Training for change agents to facilitate and support change initiatives in organisations using agile approaches, aimed at change managers and organizational transformation professionals.
• Open PM² Certification Training PM² is a project management methodology developed by the European Commission. QRP offers PM² Foundation and PM² E-Learning courses.
• SAFe Certification Training Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) training. QRP offers Leading SAFe courses for agile professionals and enterprises adopting scaled agile practices.
• DevOps Certification Training DevOps methodology training. QRP offers DevOps Foundation and DevOps Leader courses for IT and development professionals.
• MSP Certification Training Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) training. QRP offers MSP Foundation, Practitioner, and Combi (Foundation + Practitioner) courses for programme managers.
• MoP Certification Training Management of Portfolios (MoP) training. QRP offers MoP Foundation, Practitioner, and Combi (Foundation + Practitioner) courses for portfolio managers.
• P3O Certification Training Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O) training. QRP offers P3O Foundation, Practitioner, and Combi (Foundation + Practitioner) courses for PMO leaders.
• HERMES Certification Training HERMES is a project management method. QRP offers HERMES Foundation, Advanced, and 5 Online courses for project managers.
• COBIT Certification Training COBIT is a framework for IT governance and management. QRP offers COBIT Foundation courses for IT governance professionals.
• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Training TOGAF Enterprise Architecture training. QRP offers TOGAF EA Foundation, Practitioner, and Combined courses for enterprise architects and IT governance professionals.
• AI-Driven Project Manager (AIPM) Artificial Intelligence course for project managers covering AI tools and approaches that enhance efficiency, decision-making and strategic planning.
• Cognitive Project Management in AI (CPMAI) Training on cognitive project management methodologies incorporating AI, aimed at project management professionals.
• Virtual Classroom Training Distance learning courses delivered through a mix of live training sessions via GoToTraining and e-learning on aNewSpring platform, offered across multiple time zones in English, French, German, Italian, and Dutch.
• E-Learning Self-Paced Training Online training courses with 24/7 access to learning platform, explanatory videos, interactive readings, mock exam questions, and 12 months access. Uses the proprietary MemoTrainer system for knowledge retention and includes remote proctored exams via ProctorU.
• On-site Classroom Training In-person classroom training courses held in European cities including Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Geneva, Luxembourg, Milan, Paris, Rome, Utrecht, and Zurich, as well as additional cities such as Eindhoven, Leuven, Ghent, Namur, and Zurich.
• Corporate Training Customized in-house training programmes tailored to organisation's needs, delivered as per standard program or adapted to organizational requirements at client locations or virtually.
• Consultancy Services Consultancy services to support professionals and organisations in developing critical skills in project, programme and service management, complementing the certification training portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ professionals trained in 20 years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PeopleCertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial accreditation body for PRINCE2 and other methodologies. QRP operates as an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) authorized to deliver PeopleCert-certified training and examinations.
• APMG InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body for AgilePM, Scrum, and other methodologies. QRP delivers APMG-accredited training for various certifications including ABC Scrum Master and AgilePM.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal professional association for project management. QRP is an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) delivering PMP and CAPM exam preparation courses.
• ISACAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal association for information and cybersecurity professionals. QRP delivers CISA and CISM training accredited by APMG on behalf of ISACA.
• AxeloscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between UK Government and Capita plc managing best practice methodologies. QRP delivers PRINCE2 Agile training as an accredited training organization.
• ProctorUsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRemote online exam invigilation service enabling candidates to take exams 24/7 using webcam and internet connection. Integrated into all QRP course offerings.
• GoToTrainingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVirtual classroom platform used for live training sessions, webcam sharing, and videoconferencing in QRP's virtual classroom courses.
• aNewSpringsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLearning management platform used alongside GoToTraining for QRP's virtual classroom solution, providing access to training materials and exam preparation resources.
• Agile Business ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization behind the Agile Project Management (AgilePM) framework developed in partnership with APMG International. QRP delivers accredited AgilePM certification training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Global online certification training provider covering PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Scrum, SAFe and AWS/DevOps tracks. Direct competitor for QRP's professional certification portfolio, with much larger scale and broader digital reach.
• KnowledgeHut: Offers professional certification training (PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile/Scrum, SAFe, DevOps) through live virtual, classroom and corporate formats across multiple geographies. Closely mirrors QRP's four-channel delivery model.
• Sprintzeal: Global accreditation training organization offering PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile and Six Sigma certifications via classroom, live-online and self-paced e-learning. Overlaps directly with QRP's certification catalog and delivery formats.
• Invensis Learning: PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile/Scrum and Six Sigma training provider with virtual, classroom and corporate delivery. Direct overlap with QRP's certification stack and target learner segments.
• Firebrand Training: Accelerated IT and project management certification training provider (PRINCE2, ITIL, Microsoft, AWS) across Europe. Closely comparable acceleration/immersion model to QRP's certification courses.
• ILX Group: PRINCE2, ITIL, PMP, Agile and TOGAF training provider offering e-learning, virtual and classroom delivery. Closely comparable European ATO with similar accreditation stack and corporate focus.

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge: Large incumbent IT and business training provider with deep accreditation partnerships (including PMI, PeopleCert/Axelos). Competes with QRP on enterprise IT service management, Agile and PM training across EMEA.
• Learning Tree International: Established global IT and management training provider with classroom, virtual and on-site corporate offerings across PM, ITIL, Agile and cybersecurity tracks. Competes with QRP for corporate training budgets in Europe.

Regional players

• Focus on Training: UK-headquartered professional training company specializing in PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile and Change Management certifications. Comparable European regional peer, though primarily UK-focused versus QRP's continental presence.

Others

• PeopleCert: Owner of the PRINCE2, ITIL, PRINCE2 Agile and other certifications that QRP delivers. Functions as both a critical partner (ATO accreditation) and a potential competitive threat via direct delivery and the Axelos ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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