What ExperTeach does

ExperTeach Gesellschaft für Netzwerkkompetenz mbH is a privately held German IT training and consulting company headquartered in Dietzenbach, founded in 1995 as a spin-off from Controlware GmbH (with predecessor activity dating to 1987). The company delivers vendor-authorized certification training across approximately 40 manufacturer partnerships — including Cisco (Platinum Learning Partner), AWS (Advanced Training Partner), VMware/Broadcom, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Red Hat, Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Nutanix, and NetApp — alongside its proprietary ExperTeach Networking course series developed in-house with German-language materials. Training is delivered through four formats: classroom at 20+ owned training centers across DACH plus Breda (Netherlands), live online via Webex/Teams/Jitsi, hybrid combining both, and self-paced Digital Learning with virtual labs.

Name

ExperTeach

Legal name

ExperTeach Training & Consulting GmbH

Website

https://experteach.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ExperTeach is a German private IT training and consulting firm offering vendor-authorized certification courses from ~40 manufacturers (Cisco, AWS, VMware, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and others) plus proprietary German-language curricula, delivered across 20+ DACH training centers to enterprise, mid-market, public-sector, and individual IT professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

Keywords

• IT training services
• Vendor certification programs
• IT consulting services
• Corporate training
• Professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dietzenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Core revenue stream from delivering IT training courses in various formats (classroom, online, hybrid, in-house). Covers technology certification preparation for vendors like Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, VMware, and more.
2. Certification Services: Exam fees included in course prices; partnership with Pearson VUE and Kryterion as authorized testing centers for professional certifications.
3. Consulting Services: IT consulting services including Data Center & Cloud Consulting, Enterprise Networks Consulting, KI Consulting, Security Consulting, and Technical Support.
4. Training Room Rental: Rental of professional seminar rooms at various locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
5. Technical Documentation: Technical documentation and translation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ExperTeach delivers professional IT training and certification programs through classroom, online, hybrid, and in-house formats, acting as an authorized training partner for approximately 40 manufacturers including AWS, Cisco, Google Cloud, Microsoft, VMware, Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Nutanix, and NetApp. The company supplements vendor programs with its proprietary ExperTeach Networking German-language courseware, ExperTeach KI-Zertifizierungen AI certification tracks, IT consulting services across cloud, security, and AI domains, and authorized Pearson VUE / Kryterion certification testing center services.

Product overview

ExperTeach is an IT training and consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology education services. The core offering consists of vendor-authorized training programs from approximately 40 manufacturers (including AWS, Cisco, Check Point, Google Cloud, Microsoft, VMware, Nutanix, NetApp, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks) delivering internationally recognized certifications, combined with ExperTeach's proprietary ExperTeach Networking brand featuring German-language course materials for networking and IT technology topics. Additional proprietary offerings include ExperTeach KI-Zertifizierungen (AI certification tracks covering LLM Engineer, KI Manager, and ML Engineer). Training is delivered through multiple formats: Classroom Training at company-owned training centers, Online Training via Webex/Teams/Jitsi platforms, Hybrid Training combining in-person and remote participation, and Digital Learning for self-paced e-learning. The company also provides IT Consulting Services across cloud, data center, security, and AI domains, Inhouse Training customized for client requirements, and authorized testing center services through Pearson VUE and Kryterion partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ExperTeach Networking: Proprietary technology training series with high-quality, detailed German-language course materials covering networking technology and telecommunications.
• ExperTeach Card
• Hybrid Training

Products and services

• Vendor-Authorized Training Programs Official vendor-authorized training and certification programs delivered as classroom, online, hybrid, or in-house courses, leading to internationally recognized IT certifications. Targeted at corporate IT departments and individual IT professionals.
• ExperTeach Networking Proprietary in-house-developed technology training series with extensive German-language courseware covering networking technology, telecommunications, IT tools, and industry trends, with vendor-neutral and practice-oriented content. Targets enterprise IT professionals in the DACH market.
• ExperTeach KI-Zertifizierungen (AI Certifications) Proprietary AI certification tracks including LLM Engineer, KI Manager (AI Manager), and ML Engineer certifications, building competency in artificial intelligence. Targeted at IT professionals and managers seeking AI expertise.
• Digital Learning (Self-Paced E-Learning) Self-paced e-learning packages combining pre-recorded videos, interactive exercises, and virtual labs, available on demand. Includes AWS Skill Builder, Cisco Digital Learning / Cisco U., Linux Foundation e-learnings, and ExperTeach's own IT & networking modules. Targets self-directed learners and corporate teams.
• IT Consulting Services Professional IT consulting services across Data Center & Cloud, Enterprise Networks, AI (KI), Network Analysis & Troubleshooting, Security, Service Provider & Transport Networks, Unified Communication & Collaboration, IT Strategy, and Technical Support, including immediately bookable Micro Consulting offerings. Targeted at enterprise customers requiring expert advisory.
• Inhouse-Schulungen (In-House Corporate Training) Customized training courses developed for specific client projects and delivered at customer premises. Targeted at enterprise customers with project-specific or organization-specific training needs.
• Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Center Authorized Pearson VUE testing center service allowing course participants and external candidates to sit professional certification exams on-site at ExperTeach facilities.
• Kryterion Authorized Testing Center Authorized Kryterion testing center service for online professional certification exams.
• Nutanix Certification Programs Multi-level Nutanix certification training across Associate (NCA), Professional (NCP-MCI, NCP-MCA, NCP-US, NCP-DB), and Master (NCM-MCI) levels for enterprise cloud infrastructure. Targets enterprise IT professionals.
• NetApp Certification Programs NetApp NCDA ONTAP certification preparation training covering storage and data management fundamentals through advanced courses including ONTAP 9.x Admin Basics, Data Protection Administration, and NAS Advanced with Troubleshooting. Targets storage and data administrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years in IT training market - one of the most successful providers in DACH region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Google Cloud Partner offering complete Google Cloud Platform (GCP) course portfolio. Part of ExperTeach's expanded cloud training offerings added in 2025.
• VersacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Authorized Training Partner for Versa Networks - exclusive provider in EMEA for original Versa training in German and English languages, covering SASE and SD-WAN technologies.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Official Red Hat Training Partner since 2021, expanding open-source technology training portfolio.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Advanced Training Partner of AWS since 2020, offering original AWS training and certifications.
• VMware (by Broadcom)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019VMware Authorized Training Center (VATC) since 2019. Awarded VMware Education Partner of the Year for EMEA in 2025.
• Extreme NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Extreme Networks Authorized Training Partner since 2018, offering training in Wired, Wireless, and Applications tracks.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Platinum Learning Partner - highest possible partner authorization for Cisco training providers. Multiple Cisco awards including Learning Partner of the Year 2017, Cisco Quality Distinction Award, and Cisco Instructor Excellence Awards for 17+ trainers in EMEAR region.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner offering original Microsoft training with German-language materials developed by ExperTeach.
• Check PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCheck Point Authorized Training Center (ATC) - awarded TOP ATC Partner 2017 EMEA Region. Offers original Check Point courses, workshops, and certifications.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet Training Partner offering Fortinet Training & Certifications for FCP & FCSS certifications.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Training Partner - original training from Palo Alto Networks conducted by experienced Security Consultants.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationNutanix training partner offering courses at Associate, Professional, and Master levels including NCA, NCP-MCI, NCP-MCA, NCP-US, NCP-DB, and NCM-MCI certifications.
• NetAppcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetApp training partner offering NCDA ONTAP certification preparation courses including ONTAP 9.x Admin Basics, Data Protection Administration, and NAS Advanced with Troubleshooting.
• Omnissa (VMware EUC)coreTechnology or IntegrationOmnissa training partner offering courses for Omnissa Workspace ONE and Horizon.
• Linux FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationLinux Foundation Authorized Training Partner offering e-learnings and certifications for Kubernetes and other open-source technologies.
• Pearson VUEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPearson VUE Authorized Center for professional certification exams.
• KryterioncoreTechnology or IntegrationKryterion Authorized Testing Center for online certification exams.
• qSkillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetApp course offered in cooperation with qSkills GmbH & Co. KG, an authorized NetApp Learning Partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fast Lane: Germany-based IT training provider and authorized partner for the same set of major vendors (Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, VMware, Microsoft, NetApp, Palo Alto, etc.). Closest direct competitor in the DACH region with overlapping course catalogs, training center footprint, and enterprise customer base.
• qSkills: DACH-region IT training specialist and authorized NetApp Learning Partner that has an active cooperation relationship with ExperTeach. Comparable in scale and vendor-authorization model, focused on enterprise and channel training delivery.
• Sigs Datacom: German IT training provider offering vendor-authorized courses across networking, cloud, and security technologies. Directly comparable in delivery model, DACH customer base, and authorized training partner approach.
• MicroConsult: Germany-headquartered training and consulting company focused on embedded systems, software engineering, and IT architecture. Comparable mid-sized DACH competitor combining vendor-authorized training with technical consulting services.
• New Horizons: Global IT training franchise network offering vendor-authorized certification programs (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, etc.) with physical classroom delivery. Directly comparable business model and certification portfolio, though primarily operating in North America with smaller DACH footprint.
• CBT Nuggets: IT training provider specializing in video-based certification preparation for IT professionals across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and devops. Comparable vendor-certification focus but skewed toward self-paced digital delivery rather than instructor-led classroom.
• IT-Visions: Germany-based IT training and consulting firm focused on enterprise architecture (TOGAF), software engineering, and agile/ITIL certifications. Comparable mid-sized DACH competitor combining authorized certification training with higher-margin consulting services.

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge: Large global IT training provider now part of Skillsoft following 2021 acquisition. Competes with ExperTeach in enterprise vendor-authorized training across the same major vendors but at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Skillsoft: Public digital learning company with a broad portfolio spanning IT certification training (via Global Knowledge acquisition), leadership development, and compliance content. Competes with ExperTeach on the digital learning and certification preparation side rather than the instructor-led classroom core.
• Pluralsight: Large-scale technology skills platform offering on-demand video courses, hands-on labs, and certification preparation across cloud, security, and software development. Competes with ExperTeach's digital learning and self-paced certification prep offerings rather than its classroom/instructor-led core.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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