Global Institute for IT Management (GIIM)

Name

Global Institute for IT Management (GIIM)

Legal name

Global Institute for IT Management

Website

https://globaliim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Digital Management Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Sales, Marketing & Digital Marketing Certifications (EDAAANAF), Education & Training (Teaching/Instructional Design) Certifications (EDAAANAM)

Keywords

• Digital management education
• IT leadership certificates
• Executive education programs
• CIO certification training
• Professional management courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certificate Program Tuition - Asynchronous Online: Individual students pay $750 per 30+ hour asynchronous online course or $3,000 for a complete 4-course certificate. This applies to North America, Australia, and parts of Western Europe, Middle East, Asia, and SE Asia.
2. Certificate Program Tuition - Live Synchronous: Affiliate/group rates are at least $40,000 per 40-hour face-to-face course for up to 30 candidates, or at least $30,000 per 40-hour online synchronous course for up to 30 candidates.
3. Blended/Hybrid Supplemental Programs: Supplemental 10-hour synchronous blended/hybrid classes cost an additional $750 per student minimum (4-course certificate = $6,000). Self-paced asynchronous blended/hybrid costs an additional $500 per student minimum (4-course certificate = $5,000).
4. University Affiliate Degree Programs: Master's Degrees (MBA, MS) and Ph.D.s are charged at the tuition fees set by respective university affiliates. GIIM collaborates with universities to accredit courses for degrees.
5. Executive Seminars: Executive seminars outside the 4-course certificate model are priced at $10,000 per day depending on venue and number of candidates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GIIM delivers 35 four-course digital management certificate programs (over 150 courses total) covering CIO leadership, executive IT management, industry-specific applications, and general management. Programs are taught by 300+ faculty via live synchronous (face-to-face and online), self-paced asynchronous online through SAP Litmos LMS, and blended/hybrid formats. Graduates become eligible for globally recognized certifications through ICCP, Institute of Analytics, GAFM, and Government Blockchain Association partnerships, and can pursue accredited degrees through 150+ university affiliates.

Product overview

GIIM is an education-as-a-service initiative providing digital management education through 35 four-course certificate programs totaling over 150 courses. The portfolio includes CIO Certification, Executive Certificates (IT for Non-IT Executives, Vendor Management, Digital HR, Consulting, Business Process Management), 11 Industry-Specific Certificates (Healthcare, Pharma, Financial Services, Telecom, Government, Hospitality, Transportation, Insurance, Energy, Retail, Manufacturing), Technical Leadership Certificates (CDO, CAIO, CISO, Cloud, CTO, Project Management, Software Engineering, AI, Blockchain, Digital Education, Workforce Development), and General Management Programs (Digital Marketing, Business Communications, Negotiation, Leadership Coaching). Programs are delivered via live synchronous (face-to-face and online), asynchronous online through SAP Litmos LMS, and blended/hybrid formats. GIIM also offers professional certifications through ICCP, Institute of Analytics, GAFM, and Government Blockchain Association partnerships, plus accredited degrees and postgraduate diplomas through university affiliates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CIO Certification (Leadership in Business-IT Management) 4-course certificate acting as a practical mini-MBA focused on IT-business alignment and digital leadership for IT professionals and consultants with 10+ years of experience.
• IT for the Non-IT Executive Executive certificate providing non-IT executives with competencies to succeed in digital business environments and leveraging technology for competitive advantage.
• Managing Vendors & Outsourcing Executive certificate covering vendor management, outsourcing strategies, and supplier selection for IT functions.
• Digital Human Resources Program Three digital HR certificates addressing IT people management skills, HR support for IT organizations, and emerging HR technologies including AI, blockchain, and security.
• IT Management Consulting Executive certificate covering business-IT management consulting methodologies and transformation facilitation.
• Business Process Management Executive certificate focusing on business process mapping, automation, and evaluation techniques.
• Managing Digital Legal Issues Executive certificate addressing digital legal considerations and governance in technology environments.
• Supply Chain Management Executive certificate covering supply chain optimization and logistics in digital business contexts.
• Digital Healthcare Certificate Industry-specific certificate exploring digital technologies reshaping the healthcare industry landscape.
• Digital Pharma Certificate Industry-specific certificate addressing digital transformation in pharmaceutical organizations.
• Digital Financial Services Certificate Industry-specific certificate covering digital technologies in banking and financial services sectors.
• Digital Telecommunications Certificate Industry-specific certificate addressing digital innovation in telecommunications.
• Digital Government Certificate Industry-specific certificate exploring digital transformation in government sectors.
• Digital Hospitality Certificate Industry-specific certificate addressing digital technologies in hospitality and travel industries.
• Digital Transportation Certificate Industry-specific certificate covering digital innovation in transportation and logistics.
• Digital Insurance Certificate Industry-specific certificate addressing digital transformation in insurance industries.
• Digital Energy Certificate Industry-specific certificate covering digital technologies in energy and petrochemical sectors.
• Digital Retail Certificate Industry-specific certificate addressing digital commerce and retail technology.
• Digital Manufacturing & Engineering Certificate Industry-specific certificate covering digital technologies in manufacturing and engineering.
• Chief Data Officer (CDO) Certification Technical certification focusing on deploying data technologies including data analytics, AI, big data, blockchain, and business intelligence for experienced IT professionals.
• Managing Data as an Asset Technical leadership certificate covering data governance, data-driven innovation, and data asset management.
• Cyber Security Certification Technical leadership certificate covering cybersecurity foundations, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and incident response.
• Chief AI Officer (CAIO) Certification Technical leadership certificate covering AI deployment, machine learning, deep learning, and enterprise AI implementation strategies.
• Cloud Computing Technical leadership certificate covering cloud infrastructure, cloud migration, and cloud data center implementation.
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Certification Technical leadership certificate covering IT infrastructure integration and technology management.
• Project Management Technical leadership certificate covering project management methodologies including agile, scrum, and kanban.
• Software Engineering Technical leadership certificate covering software development methodologies and engineering best practices.
• Social/Mobile Computing Technical leadership certificate addressing social media, mobile technologies, and networking management.
• Digital Education Programs Technical leadership certificate covering technology-enabled learning, distance learning, curriculum design, and digital classroom deployment for educational institutions.
• Workforce Development Technical leadership certificate focusing on talent development and workforce training strategies.
• Digital Marketing Programs General management certificate addressing digital marketing for both IT and non-IT professionals, covering analytics, social media, email, mobile, and AI-driven marketing tactics.
• Digital Business Management General management certificate covering digital transformation and business management strategies.
• Asynchronous Online Programs Self-paced online certificate programs delivered via GIIM Cloud using SAP Litmos LMS, with 30+ hours of prerecorded content per course.
• Blended/Hybrid Programs Hybrid delivery combining asynchronous online content with synchronous face-to-face or live online discussions and projects facilitated by faculty.
• Live Synchronous Programs Real-time certificate programs delivered face-to-face or online with customized content based on audience objectives.
• Customized Executive Workshops & Seminars Just-in-time executive education tailored to specific organizational needs and objectives.
• Master's Degrees & Ph.D. Programs Accredited degree programs delivered through university affiliates, with GIIM providing certificate and course content.
• Postgraduate Diplomas Postgraduate diploma credentials awarded upon completion of GIIM certificate programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% minimum pass rate required for certificate completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ICCP - Institute for Certification of Computer ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIIM candidates passing the four certificate course exams are eligible to receive a globally recognized certification from ICCP, which represents over 250,000 worldwide professionals with the broadest range of IT certification programs in the industry.
• IOA - Institute of AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIoA Accreditation provides candidates global recognition that their GIIM education has met the highest global academic, professional, and ethical standards set by the IoA in conjunction with industry expectations.
• GAFM - Global Academy of Finance and ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAFM regulates standards for certification and accredited education criteria for qualified training and degree programs, awarding designations and board certification in finance, accounting, risk, economics, and management consulting areas.
• GBA - Government Blockchain AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBA cultivates international certification and professional workflows between technologists, executives, public policy makers, and application specialists via their over 50 Working Groups. CDO certification graduates are entitled to obtain GBA Certification.
• AACSB InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) is described as the 'gold standard of accreditation' for business schools. GIIM adheres to AACSB standards along with other leading international accreditation agencies.
• 150+ University AffiliatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGIIM partners with universities worldwide to deliver accredited certificate programs that can count toward Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. Degrees. Programs are co-branded and provide universities with differentiated educational offerings.
• Management Associations (IT & Non-IT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGIIM collaborates with IT and non-IT management associations to provide co-branded certificate programs to members, adding value to memberships while generating additional revenue for both parties.
• 300+ Faculty Members (Academic & Practitioner)coreOthersGIIM's faculty network consists of over 300 distinguished academics, practitioners, and management consultants from around the world, many from prestigious institutions. Faculty participate in GIIM Executive and Management Boards that make decisions regarding the 35 IT Management Certificates.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MIT Sloan Executive Education: MIT Sloan Executive Education offers non-degree executive programs targeting senior leaders, including technology and digital transformation tracks. It competes with GIIM for the same CIO/senior IT executive audience seeking strategic IT-business education.
• Harvard Business School Executive Education: Harvard Business School Executive Education delivers short-course and certificate programs for senior executives across industries, including digital transformation leadership. It directly overlaps with GIIM's executive certificate and CIO leadership offerings.
• INSEAD Executive Education: INSEAD Executive Education provides leadership and management programs globally for senior executives, including digital and technology management tracks. Its global footprint and executive audience overlap directly with GIIM's CIO and digital leadership certificates.
• Wharton Executive Education: Wharton Executive Education offers non-degree executive programs covering leadership, technology management, and digital transformation for senior business and IT leaders, addressing the same executive buyer that GIIM serves with its CIO and digital leadership programs.
• Emeritus: Emeritus partners with top universities to deliver online certificate and executive programs, including technology leadership courses, to senior professionals globally. Its model of partnering with universities to deliver executive certificates closely mirrors GIIM's 150+ university affiliate approach.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn provides online professional certification training in IT, cloud, cybersecurity, project management, and digital leadership, targeting working professionals. Its focus on IT certifications for working professionals directly overlaps with GIIM's certificate catalog.
• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is an IT training provider delivering instructor-led and online certification programs across cloud, cybersecurity, project management, and IT leadership. It targets the same enterprise IT training buyer with similar courseware and delivery formats.

Broad incumbents

• Gartner: Gartner is a large research and advisory firm with executive programs, CIO communities, and IT leadership training through Gartner Executive Programs. It serves similar CIO/senior IT executive buyers with adjacent content, but within a much broader research and advisory portfolio.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Coursera is a major online learning platform offering professional certificates and specializations, including IT management and digital transformation tracks from universities and companies. It competes with GIIM at the self-paced, individual-buyer end of the certificate market.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is an online technology learning platform offering courses in cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, and IT operations for individual professionals and teams. It competes with GIIM's asynchronous IT leadership and technical certificate catalog at the individual-buyer level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance21 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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