MCBI

What MCBI does

MCBI is an Australian workforce development and training company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, founded in 2008 and operating for over 18 years. The company delivers tailored training, consulting, and certification programs to organisations, government agencies, not-for-profits, HR/L&D managers, and individual professionals across Australia, with a stated base of 250+ Australian organisations served. Named engagements span multi-year programs with SA Water (24-month Agile Transformation), SAAB Australia (ongoing staff development), and Oreon Partners (36-month international skills program).

The company's service portfolio spans five areas: Leadership & Professional Development (masterclass series, executive sessions, short courses), Tailored Skills Development (bespoke programs, coaching and mentoring), Accredited Certification & Compliance (PECB-partnered ISO courses covering ISO 9001, 27001, 27005, 22301, and 42001), Strategic Consulting (workforce strategy, capability framework development, interim C-suite placements), and Grant & Tender Services. MCBI has extended into AI education with proprietary CAIM (Certified AI Manager) and CAIP (Certified AI Professional) programs, with completion credentials issued via Credly. Underlying technology is limited to commodity integrations: Stripe for payments, EventBrite for event ticketing, reCAPTCHA for forms, and Framer-based marketing site — there is no proprietary software platform or AI model.

MCBI operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market with quote-based pricing, free initial consultations, and direct client engagement via website, phone, and email. Revenue is generated entirely through professional services — training delivery, consulting engagements, and grant management — with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no public financials. The company is independently held under CEO John Glass and was recognised as Best Workforce Development Solutions Provider Australia 2024 by Wealth & Finance International.

Name

MCBI

Legal name

MCBI (ACN 628 559 419)

Website

https://mcbi.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MCBI is an Australian workforce development and training company based in Adelaide that delivers tailored training, consulting, PECB-accredited ISO certifications, and grant services to businesses, government, NFPs, and professionals across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Leadership training
• ISO certification
• Professional consulting
• Organisational capability

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Programs: MCBI generates revenue through delivering accredited training programs and ISO certification courses in partnership with PECB. These include professional development programs, leadership masterclasses, and short courses that provide micro-credential badges upon completion.
2. Consulting Services: Strategic consulting services including workforce strategy, capability framework development, and interim leadership placements. Revenue generated through consulting engagements with organisations.
3. Grant and Tender Services: End-to-end grant and tender management services supporting organisations through application processes and post-award compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MCBI Learning & Development delivers tailored workforce training, leadership development and strategic consulting to Australian organisations, government agencies and not-for-profits. Its portfolio spans PECB-accredited ISO certification courses (ISO 27001, 27005, 9001, 22301, 42001), proprietary AI certifications (CAIM, CAIP), bespoke corporate training, coaching and mentoring, capability framework design, interim C-suite placements, and end-to-end grant and tender management. Programs are delivered in-person, virtually, or hybrid via self-paced e-learning and trainer-led formats.

Product overview

MCBI Learning & Development is a workforce development and training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and certification courses. The core offerings span five main areas: Leadership & Professional Development (including Masterclasses, Executive Sessions, Short Courses, and Networking), Tailored Skills Development (Bespoke Training and Coaching/Mentoring), Accredited Certification & Compliance (PECB-accredited ISO courses), Strategic Consulting (Workforce Strategy, Capability Frameworks, and Interim Leadership), and Grant & Tender Services. The certification portfolio includes ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, and ISO/IEC 42001 courses, alongside proprietary AI certifications (CAIM and CAIP). Programs are delivered through various formats including in-person, virtual, hybrid, self-paced e-learning, and trainer-led sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership & Professional Development

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ Australian organisations empowered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PECB (Professional Education Certification Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCBI is an authorised partner of PECB, delivering globally recognised ISO certification courses including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 42001, and ISO 27005 across Foundation, Lead Implementer, and Lead Auditor levels. PECB provides the certification credentials and course materials while MCBI delivers the training programs.
• ICN (Industry Capability Network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMCBI is featured on the ICN gateway portal, which connects businesses with suppliers and service providers. This provides MCBI with visibility among ICN member organisations seeking workforce development and training services.
• CredlycoreTechnology or IntegrationMCBI partners with Credly to issue microcredential badges upon completion of professional short courses. These badges can be shared on LinkedIn or added to professional portfolios, providing learners with verifiable credentials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Large enterprise learning content and platform provider with thousands of off-the-shelf courses. An indirect but adjacent peer that competes for the same corporate L&D budgets, especially for compliance and short-course segments.
• Korn Ferry (Leadership & Talent Consulting): Global organizational consulting firm with a leadership and talent development practice. Operates in the same enterprise capability/strategy space as MCBI but at vastly larger scale with broader portfolio including executive search.

Direct peers

• GP Strategies: Workforce performance improvement company delivering training outsourcing, learning design, and capability development. Mirrors MCBI's model of blending training delivery with strategic L&D consulting for mid- and large-cap clients.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Global leadership development firm offering leadership programs, assessment, and capability frameworks. Compares with MCBI on leadership masterclasses, capability development, and enterprise talent development engagements.
• FranklinCovey: Global training and consulting firm focused on leadership, execution, and cultural transformation (e.g., The 7 Habits). Overlaps with MCBI's leadership development masterclasses and enterprise behavioral change programs.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Training and consulting firm specializing in leadership, management, and team development using Blanchard methodologies. Overlaps with MCBI's leadership development, coaching, and bespoke training offerings.
• Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL): Nonprofit specializing in executive leadership development, with research-backed programs and global delivery. Comparable to MCBI's leadership masterclass series and insight snapshot executive sessions.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Established global leadership, communication, and sales training franchise. Comparable to MCBI's professional short courses (negotiation, delegation, leadership) and in-person delivery model.
• BTS (BTS Group AB): Global leadership development and sales transformation firm using business simulations and experiential learning. Comparable to MCBI's bespoke leadership and capability-building programs for enterprise clients.
• Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia/New Zealand): Australia's flagship management and leadership training membership body (formerly the Australian Institute of Management). Overlaps directly with MCBI on management development programs, short courses, and certification pathways targeting the same Australian HR/L&D buyer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/themcbicrew

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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