What Velopi does

Velopi is an Ireland-headquartered project management training and consultancy company, founded in 2008 and operating as a subsidiary of the Educate 360 group of training brands. The firm functions as a PMI Authorized Training Partner (Premier ATP, Provider ID #3348) delivering official preparation courses for PMP, CAPM, PgMP, and PMI-RMP credentials, alongside a broader professional development catalog that includes Agile, Microsoft Project, Stakeholder Management, PMO fundamentals, and vertical-specific tracks for ICT, Construction, Financial Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, and Public Sector clients. Its proprietary technology layer is a virtual classroom training platform integrated with a PMP/CAPM exam simulator containing over 2,000 practice questions and full-length mock exams, bundled with unlimited post-course coaching until exam passage. Velopi also offers consultancy services for PMO development, policy and procedure documentation, implementation support, and on-call project management as-a-service.

The company serves two primary segments in parallel: enterprise organizations (multinationals such as Pfizer, Dell, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Abbott, Medtronic, Ericsson, BioMarin, Ervia, and Teamwork) requiring customized corporate training, and individual professionals seeking certification and career advancement. Distribution is multi-channel: instructor-led virtual classrooms accessible from any geography, and physical training academies in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway serving the domestic Irish market. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, with Skillnet Ireland subsidization available for eligible Irish businesses and direct enterprise group bookings serving as the enterprise revenue lever. Strategic partnerships with PMI, Skillnet Ireland, University College Cork (for 30-credit post-graduate certification), and QQI (for Level 6 accredited qualifications) extend the offering into formally credentialed academic territory. Marketed primarily via content marketing, organic search, and customer referrals, Velopi's enterprise book of business indicates durable demand for instructor-led PM certification expertise within Ireland and cross-border into the United Kingdom.

Name

Velopi

Legal name

Velopi Ltd

Website

https://velopi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Velopi is an Ireland-based project management training and consultancy firm offering PMI-authorized certification preparation (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-RMP), professional development courses, and PMO consulting to enterprise and individual clients across Ireland and Europe. It operates as a subsidiary of Educate 360.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Portfolio Management (PPM) (EDABAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Program & Project Management (PMO) Consulting (BPAHACAL)

Keywords

• Project management training
• PMP certification courses
• PMO consulting services
• Professional development training
• Agile project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kinsale

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Courses: Revenue generated from instructor-led project management training courses including PMP certification prep, CAPM, PgMP, and professional development courses. Courses are delivered in virtual classrooms and in-person across Irish cities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Velopi delivers PMI-authorized project management certification training (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-RMP), foundational and intermediate project management courses, professional development training, and project management consulting services. Courses are delivered via live virtual classrooms and in-person sessions across Ireland, with a proprietary online exam simulator supporting certification candidates. The offering also includes post-graduate certification programs delivered in partnership with Irish universities and on-call advisory consulting for PMO development and troubled-project recovery.

Product overview

Velopi is a project management training company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of certification and professional development courses. The core offering includes PMI-authorized certification preparation for PMP, CAPM, PgMP, and PMI-RMP credentials. Training is delivered through multiple modalities: instructor-led virtual classrooms, blended learning, and self-paced options. The product portfolio includes foundational courses (Introduction to Project Management, Project Management Essentials), advanced professional development (Agile, Microsoft Project, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management), and post-graduate university partnerships for formal academic credentials. Consulting services complement training with project management capability building, PMO development, and on-call support. A digital exam simulator provides practice questions for PMP and CAPM candidates. All courses are aligned to PMBOK Guide standards and PMI methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PMP Certification Training PMI-authorized PMP (Project Management Professional) certification exam preparation course covering People, Process, and Business Environment domains and providing the 35 contact hours of formal education required for PMP eligibility. Available via virtual classroom and in-person delivery.
• CAPM Certification Training Certified Associate in Project Management certification preparation course for candidates with limited project management experience, demonstrating knowledge of PMBOK Guide fundamentals.
• PgMP Certification Training Program Management Professional certification preparation for senior project managers and program managers, covering strategy formulation, benefits management, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
• PMI-RMP Certification Training Project Management Institute Risk Management Professional certification preparation course.
• Introduction to Project Management One-day introductory course covering the basics of project management with focus on scope, scheduling, and communications.
• Project Management Essentials Two-day foundational course covering project definition, stakeholder management, scoping, scheduling, risk management, and effective communication.
• Applied Project Management Intermediate project management course building on foundational skills.
• Program Management Essentials Course covering program management fundamentals for senior project managers.
• PMP Refresher Course Bridge class for past students transitioning to new PMP exam content without restarting from scratch.
• Professional Development Training Courses Suite of short courses covering Benefits Management, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Strategy Management, Vendor Management and Outsourcing, Rescuing Troubled Projects, Learning Lessons, and Introduction to the PMO.
• Introduction to Agile Training Course introducing agile methodologies and iterative project management approaches.
• Microsoft Project Training Courses covering Introduction to Project Scheduling with Microsoft Project and Advanced Project Management with Microsoft Project.
• Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Project Management Certificate program delivered as 5 Days (Full Time) or 12 Weeks (Part Time), providing continuing education credits in project management.
• Post-Graduate Certification in Project Management One-year program worth 30 credits at post-graduate level, delivered in partnership with University College Cork and other Irish universities.
• Project Management Consultancy Consulting service to build business project management capability including PMO development, policy and procedure documentation, and implementation support.
• On-Call Project Management Support As-a-Service on-call project management support for organizations needing flexible consultancy assistance.
• PMP and CAPM Exam Simulator Online exam simulator with over 2,000 practice questions and full-length practice exams, available with unlimited access for enrolled students preparing for PMP and CAPM certifications.
• Project Management Training by Industry Sector-specific project management training covering ICT, Construction, Financial Services, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, and Public Sector verticals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students gain 35 hours of formal project management education required for PMP application
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVelopi is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP), providing officially sanctioned PMI curriculum and materials for PMP, CAPM, PgMP, and PMI-RMP certification courses. ATP status grants access to PMI's authorized exam preparation content.
• Skillnet IrelandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSkillnet Ireland partnership enables eligible Irish businesses to access subsidized funding for Velopi's project management training programs, reducing cost barriers for professional development.
• University College Cork (UCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVelopi partners with UCC as part of the NUI/UCC University Alliance to offer post-graduate certification programs in project management, including a Post-Graduate Certification in Project Management (1 Year, 30 Credits).
• Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQQI Approved Training Provider status allows Velopi to offer QQI-accredited project management qualifications, including Level 6 component certificates based on portfolio assessment rather than exams.
• Educate 360coreOthersVelopi is part of the Educate 360 family of training brands, which also includes New Horizons, Project Management Academy, Six Sigma Online, TCM Security, TRACOM, and Watermark Learning. Educate 360 provides training across agile, business analysis, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, leadership, and more.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Project Management Academy: US-based PMI Authorized Training Partner offering PMP, CAPM, and other PM certification prep. Direct corporate sibling under Educate 360 with near-identical curriculum and target customer, but operating in the United States rather than Ireland.
• KnowledgeHut: Global provider of PMP, PRINCE2, and Agile certification training, with both instructor-led and virtual classroom delivery. Closely comparable in target audience (working professionals seeking PMI credentials) and course portfolio.
• Simplilearn: Large-scale online bootcamp provider offering PMP, CAPM, and PgMP certification preparation alongside dozens of other professional credentials. Comparable in PMP prep focus but with much broader course catalog and global self-paced delivery.
• GreyCampus: PMI ATP offering PMP, CAPM, and Six Sigma certification training via live virtual classroom. Direct overlap with Velopi in ATP-authorized PMP prep and similar instructor-led online delivery model.
• Watermark Learning: Educate 360 sibling brand focused on business analysis and Agile training, including PMI-PBA and IIBA certifications. Comparable corporate training audience and ATP-style credential preparation, with adjacent (rather than identical) subject matter.
• New Horizons: Global corporate IT and business training provider under the same Educate 360 parent. Comparable in delivering PMI and Microsoft Project training to enterprise clients, but with a much broader technology training portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large online learning platform offering PMP prep courses from multiple providers, including Google and university partners. Competes on price and accessibility but lacks the ATP-authorized, instructor-led, and post-course support model that Velopi sells to enterprises.
• LinkedIn Learning: Subscription-based video learning platform with PMP and project management courses. Competes for the self-directed individual learner segment but does not deliver ATP-authorized certification prep or live instructor-led enterprise training.
• Udemy: Global marketplace of on-demand courses including extensive PMP exam prep content. Competes on price for individual learners and self-directed professionals but lacks ATP authorization and structured enterprise delivery.

Regional players

• Irish Management Institute: Ireland-based executive education provider offering diploma and certificate programs in management and leadership. Overlaps with Velopi in senior PM development and corporate Ireland training budgets, but focuses on broader management rather than PMI certifications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/velopi
• Facebookfacebook.com/Velopi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pmi-pmp-

Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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