Masterclass

What Masterclass does

Masterclass Training Ltd is a UK-headquartered (Richmond, London) professional training and consultancy firm specialising in bespoke leadership development, business development, presentation, management coaching, and 'power skills' programmes for corporate clients. Founded by Isobel Rimmer, the company has delivered more than 1,000 bespoke training programmes over a 30+ year operating history to a roster of global enterprise customers including BNP Paribas, DLA Piper, Merck, Citrix, Avis Budget Group, Rentokil Initial, and Dunhill. Delivery is executed through a global network of 70+ specialist trainers and facilitators via online live webinars, in-person sessions, hybrid formats, and one-to-one coaching/mentoring.

The core technology and product surface comprises five flagship training programmes — Trusted Advisor & Business Development Skills, Leadership Development (built on the Kouzes & Posner Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and LPI 360 assessment, for which Masterclass is the UK Global Training Partner), Management Coaching & Mentoring, Presentation Skills, and Power Skills — augmented by proprietary frameworks (ABCD Tool for introductions, Trust Equation). Supporting offerings include free monthly Masterclass Minis webinars, Masterclass Discovery taster sessions, Masterclass Spotlight interactive events, public 'Present with Impact' open courses, the Masterclass Insights content blog, and two #1 Amazon bestselling books ('Natural Business Development' published 2020; 'Present with Presence' published 2025). Distribution spans the UK and continental Europe via direct enterprise sales, online Zoom/Teams delivery, and event-driven lead generation.

The business model is services-led: revenue is generated primarily through quote-based bespoke corporate training programmes with multi-year contract structures and customised payment terms (including late-payment interest at 0.5% per week and travel cost pass-throughs). Secondary revenue streams include open public courses, one-on-one coaching engagements, and one-time book sales across paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. The company is privately held, founder-controlled by Isobel Rimmer (Founder, CEO and Lead Trainer), and bootstrapped — there is no disclosed external institutional investment, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the input data. Group-level relationships exist with sister entities Train Together and Chameleon School of Construction Ltd under the Masterclass Group umbrella.

Name

Masterclass

Legal name

Masterclass Training Ltd

Website

https://masterclass.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Masterclass Training Ltd is a UK-based professional training firm delivering bespoke leadership development, business development, presentation, and coaching programmes to corporate clients globally via a network of 70+ specialist trainers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Training Course Marketplaces (B2B Content Libraries) (EDAFAIAH), Delivery & Execution (Planning, Estimation, Tracking) (EDABAHAE), Foundational PM & Delivery Methods (Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid) (EDABAHAA)

Keywords

• Leadership development training
• Corporate training programmes
• Business development skills
• Presentation skills training
• Management coaching training

Headquarters

HQ city

Slough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Training Programmes: Customised leadership and business development training programmes delivered to corporate clients. Pricing quoted per programme with terms outlined in Terms of Business.
2. Open Courses and Webinars: Publicly available training courses including 'Present with Impact' open courses and free monthly Masterclass Minis webinars.
3. Books and Publications: Sale of books authored by Isobel Rimmer including 'Natural Business Development' and 'Present with Presence' available as paperback, eBook, and audiobook.
4. Coaching and Mentoring: One-on-one coaching and mentoring support for organisations and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Masterclass Training Ltd designs and delivers bespoke corporate training programmes in leadership development, business development, presentation skills, management coaching & mentoring, and power skills, using a team of 70+ specialist trainers who deliver content in person, online via live webinars (Zoom/Teams), or in hybrid formats. Programmes are built on proprietary and licensed frameworks including the ABCD Tool, Trust Equation, and Kouzes & Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership with the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360 assessment. The core delivery is supplemented by free Masterclass Minis webinars, public Open Courses, and two published books authored by founder Isobel Rimmer.

Product overview

Masterclass is a UK-based training company offering a portfolio of professional development programs focused on leadership and business development. The core offering consists of five main training programs: Trusted Advisor & Business Development Skills, Leadership Development, Management Coaching & Mentoring, Presentation Skills, and Power Skills. These programs are complemented by a range of supplementary offerings including Masterclass Minis (free 30-minute webinars), Masterclass Discovery taster sessions, Masterclass Spotlights interactive sessions, and Open Courses for public enrollment. The company also publishes books by founder Isobel Rimmer, including 'Natural Business Development' and 'Present with Presence'. Masterclass Insights provides ongoing blog content supporting the training programs. All offerings can be delivered virtually via platforms like Zoom and Teams, in person, or as hybrid events, with fully customisable solutions tailored to client needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trusted Advisor & Business Development Skills Training Bespoke training programme developing the skills needed to become a trusted advisor and build business development capabilities, aimed at consultants, auditors, lawyers and technical specialists who must grow client relationships and revenue.
• Leadership Development Training Comprehensive leadership development programmes built on Kouzes & Posner's Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership framework and the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360 assessment tool, delivered to managers and senior leaders.
• Management Coaching & Mentoring Training Programmes designed to help managers develop coaching and mentoring skills to foster collaboration, build trust, and maximise team potential across their organisations.
• Presentation Skills Training Training programmes covering presentation planning, preparation, delivery techniques, nerve management and presence development for speakers at all professional levels.
• Power Skills Training Training programmes focused on personal attributes including communication, resilience, emotional awareness, influence, persuasion, and strategic thinking.
• Open Courses (Present with Impact) Public training workshops such as the 'Present with Impact' 3-hour workshop, available for individual enrolment without corporate sponsorship.
• Natural Business Development (Book) #1 Amazon Bestseller providing tools and techniques to help professionals develop skills for connecting with clients, understanding customer needs, and growing revenue through collaborative relationships.
• Present with Presence (Book) Handbook for presenting with confidence and impact, providing strategies and techniques for planning, preparing and delivering memorable presentations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every programme should pay for itself multiple times over
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Train TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Masterclass Group, Train Together operates as part of the training group ecosystem.
• Chameleon School of Construction LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Masterclass Group, Chameleon School of Construction is part of the training group network.
• Kouzes & PosnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Training Partner for The Leadership Challenge framework, Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, and Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) 360. First organisation to bring The Leadership Challenge to the UK over 25 years ago.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organisational consulting firm with a large leadership development and professional training practice serving enterprise buyers — broad incumbent competing for the same L&D budget.

Regional players

• Lane4: UK performance and leadership development consultancy delivering bespoke programmes, coaching and team development — comparable UK-focused boutique model and target buyer.
• Hult Ashridge Executive Education: UK-based executive education provider offering leadership and management programmes to corporate clients — comparable UK market positioning and bespoke customisation model.
• Roffey Park: UK-based leadership and management development institute offering open programmes and customised corporate engagements — comparable UK market and professional development focus.

Direct peers

• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership development firm offering assessments, executive coaching and bespoke training programmes to enterprise clients — closely comparable to Masterclass on customer profile and service mix.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Global leadership, presentation, and soft-skills training franchise with a comparable product portfolio (Dale Carnegie Courses, leadership, sales, communication) delivered in-person and online to corporate clients.
• BTS (Business Transformation Solutions): Strategy execution and leadership development consultancy offering bespoke corporate programmes and simulations — overlaps with Masterclass's business development and leadership practice.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Research-backed leadership education provider offering open-enrolment programmes, customised enterprise engagements and 360 assessments — directly comparable on the leadership development / assessment product line.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Management and leadership training company built around proprietary frameworks (SLII, Situational Leadership) with licensing, certification and corporate training — analogous IP-led model to Masterclass.
• FranklinCovey: US-listed leadership and execution training firm and long-standing distribution partner for The Leadership Challenge / 7 Habits content — directly overlapping Masterclass's leadership curriculum and assessment tools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFQZaahUVXFX_V6suhjgfKA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/masterclass
• Xx.com/MasterClass_TRC

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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