What TenStep does

TenStep, Inc. is a privately held project management consulting and training firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey (with a Marietta, Georgia business address). The company sells a portfolio of branded methodology products — the flagship TenStep Project Management Process, plus PMOStep, PortfolioStep, ProgramStep, LifecycleStep, SupportStep, the TenStep PB Agile framework, and Green Project Management — alongside a full suite of consulting engagements (methodology deployment, PMO setup, virtual PMO, staffing, project rescue, portfolio implementation, audits, coaching) and training programs (PMP exam prep, simulation workshops, TSPM certification, e-classes). Its core technology is the TenStep methodology framework, aligned with the PMBOK Guide from PMI, and licensed to over 5,500 companies and individuals worldwide, with trademarks registered with the USPTO.

The firm's go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (direct consulting and training engagements), a Global Partner Program that franchises TenStep-branded offices to local entrepreneurs, an online storefront for methodology licensing, and an e-learning platform for individual PDU-earning classes. Distribution is anchored by an owned media network of 12+ websites and an opt-in email list of more than 300,000 project management professionals, which the firm monetizes partly through advertising. Strategic relationships with asapm (Recognized Assessor for aPRO), IPMA (via asapm), and Simultrain Interactive (simulation software used in the PM50.00 workshop) extend the ecosystem. Customer segments are horizontal: organizations deploying PM methodology, project managers seeking certification, IT organizations needing lifecycle support, and public sector buyers (separate US and international public sector practices are maintained).

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity. Ownership appears founder-led, with Tom Mochal serving as President and handling partnerships. Pricing for consulting is quote-based; training is per-participant across 3-5 day formats; methodology licensing is described as inexpensive and scalable across SMB to enterprise. The business is operated at a small scale of 11-50 employees despite a partner-amplified global footprint across 30+ countries, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities embedded in the product stack.

Name

TenStep

Legal name

TenStep, Inc.

Website

https://tenstep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TenStep, Inc. is a privately held project management consulting and training firm selling branded methodology frameworks (TenStep PM Process, PMOStep, PortfolioStep, etc.), consulting services, and certification programs to organizations and individual project managers across a 30+ country partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Project Management Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Management (PMO) Consulting (BPAHACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Program & Portfolio Management (PPM) (EDABAHAB), Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Project management consulting
• PMO implementation services
• Project management training
• Portfolio management methodology
• Methodology licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Short Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Customized consulting services including staffing, methodology deployment, coaching and mentoring, project rescue, and PMO implementation. Provided around the US and internationally.
2. Training Services: In-person training classes, e-classes for PDUs, PMP exam preparation, and project management simulation workshops. Classes scheduled regularly with various formats (3-5 day courses).
3. Methodology Licensing: Licensing of TenStep methodology products including the Project Management Process, PMOStep, PortfolioStep, ProgramStep, LifecycleStep, and SupportStep. Licensed to 5,500+ companies worldwide.
4. TSPM Certification: TenStep Project Manager (TSPM) certification program requiring attendance at simulation class, experience prerequisites, knowledge demonstration through quizzes, and practical demonstration.
5. Advertising: TenStep offers advertising opportunities across their network of 12+ websites to reach project management professionals. They have an opt-in email list of 300,000+ professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

TenStep, Inc. delivers project management consulting, training, and licensed methodology products to organizations worldwide. It provides customized consulting engagements (PMO setup, methodology deployment, coaching, project rescue, staffing), scheduled training classes (PMP exam prep, TSPM certification, simulation workshops), and licenses proprietary methodology frameworks — including the flagship TenStep Project Management Process used by more than 5,500 companies.

Product overview

TenStep is a methodology and consulting company offering a portfolio of project management products and services. The core product portfolio consists of six branded methodology products: TenStep® Project Management Process (flagship product licensed to over 5,500 companies), ProgramStep™ Program Management Process, PMOStep™ Project Management Office Framework, PortfolioStep™ Portfolio Management Process, LifecycleStep™ Project Lifecycle Process, and SupportStep™ Application Support Framework. These are complemented by the TenStep PB Framework for Agile/backlog management and Green Project Management for sustainability-focused projects. Consulting services include staffing, methodology deployment, coaching and mentoring, project quickstart sessions, aPRO assessment, project rescue services, PMO implementation, virtual PMO, portfolio management implementation, PMO scorecard, project audits, and organizational improvement workshops. Training offerings include prep courses for PMP certification and TSPM certification, a project management simulation workshop using Simultrain software, and foundational project management training. The company operates a global partner network and provides templates, e-books, and newsletters to support its methodology practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TenStep PM Process: Flagship project management methodology product licensed to over 5,500 companies worldwide.
• TenStep PB Framework
• PMOStep
• ProgramStep
• PortfolioStep
• LifecycleStep
• SupportStep
• TenStep Academy

Products and services

• TenStep Project Management Process An industrial-strength, proven process for managing projects, aligned with the PMBOK Guide from PMI. Licensed to organizations for company-wide use, customized process development, or revenue generation.
• ProgramStep Program Management Process A program management process providing umbrella structure to manage a series of related projects and coordinate overall direction.
• PMOStep Project Management Office Framework Framework to build a Project Management Office (PMO) and deploy project management processes within an organization.
• PortfolioStep Portfolio Management Process Process to help companies select, prioritize, authorize and manage the totality of work as a portfolio.
• LifecycleStep Project Lifecycle Process Process showing how to structure the lifecycle for IT development projects, covering planning, analysis, design, construct/test, implementation and support phases.
• SupportStep Application Support Framework Framework to help structure and run an IT application development group, covering ongoing support and maintenance.
• TenStep PB Framework Product backlog and Agile-related framework component for managing product backlogs and iterations.
• Green Project Management Project management methodology incorporating sustainability and environmental considerations into project execution.
• Templates Pre-existing project management forms and templates including project charters, status reports, risk logs, scope change logs, and quality plans.
• Project Management Simulation Workshop (PM50.00) A four-day course that teaches the TenStep methodology and provides hands-on project simulation experience using Simultrain Interactive software. Leads to TSPM certification.
• Preparation for the PMP Certification Exam (PM00.99) A three, four, or five-day PMBOK Guide-aligned course preparing participants for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination.
• Project Management Prep for Success (PM00.00) A three-day foundational course covering all aspects of project management for those with no prior experience.
• TenStep Project Manager (TSPM) Certification Global project management certification requiring experience (5 years industry, 3 years projects, 1 year leadership), knowledge demonstration through tests, and practical simulation. Aligned with PMBOK Guide.
• PMONow! Quick PMO Startup Service A consulting engagement to help organizations define and establish a Project Management Office, creating a PMO Roadmap for the next 12-18 months.
• Virtual PMO

Quantifiable outcome

• Methodology licensed to 5,500+ companies and individuals worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• asapm (American Society for the Advancement of Project Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTenStep is a Recognized Assessor (RA) for the aPRO standard. They conduct assessments against the aPRO standard for organizations, involving interviews and questionnaires. Organizations meeting criteria are eligible for official aPRO certification from asapm.
• IPMA (International Project Management Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerasapm is the USA Member Association of IPMA. The aPRO assessment model created by asapm is aligned with international standards through this relationship.
• Global Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTenStep Global Partner Program seeks entrepreneurs and companies to establish TenStep-branded offices in English-speaking countries. Partners represent TenStep in local markets with access to methodology products, training, and support.
• TenStep AcademyminorOthersTenStep Academy is part of the TenStep family of products, providing structured learning and certification programs for project management professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI is the global standard-setter that publishes the PMBOK Guide and offers PMP certification directly. TenStep's methodology and PMP prep compete with PMI's training portfolio, and PMI's standard evolution shapes TenStep's curriculum direction.
• Planview: Planview is a major portfolio and project management software vendor (including former Clarizen). Their PPM platform competes with TenStep's PortfolioStep methodology and PMO consulting, and they offer structured frameworks that can substitute for boutique consulting.
• Atlassian (Jira + Jira Align): Atlassian's Jira and Jira Align products provide project and program management platforms widely adopted by enterprises; their templates, playbooks, and Atlassian University compete indirectly with TenStep's methodology training and LifecycleStep-style IT lifecycle engagements.
• Smartsheet: Smartsheet provides work management and project tracking used by project managers globally. Its embedded templates and playbooks reduce demand for methodology licensing comparable to PMOStep and PortfolioStep.
• Wrike: Wrike is a work management platform with project and resource management capabilities. Its embedded templates and dashboards compete with the consulting-and-framework model TenStep sells into organizations seeking PMO infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Wellingtone: Wellingtone is a UK-headquartered PMO and project management consulting firm offering PMO setup, maturity assessments, and PPM transformation services—directly comparable to TenStep's PMOStep, aPRO assessment, and methodology deployment consulting.
• PMO Partners: PMO Partners is a consulting firm specializing in PMO setup, PPM, and project management methodology deployment for enterprises. Their offering closely matches TenStep's PMONow!, Virtual PMO, and methodology deployment services.
• BrightWork: BrightWork provides SharePoint-based project management templates and methodology plus deployment services. They offer a comparable methodology-plus-implementation combination to TenStep's Methodology Deployment and PMOStep offering.
• Project Management Academy: Project Management Academy is a training firm that delivers PMP exam preparation, agile certifications, and PM training, directly comparable to TenStep's PMP prep (PM00.99), TSPM certification path, and PM simulation workshops.

Emerging players

• Cortex (formerly Method123): Cortex provides project management methodologies and template libraries (originating as Method123) with a SaaS delivery layer. They overlap with TenStep's template business and PM methodology licensing on the SMB side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TMochal
• Facebookfacebook.com/TenStepInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tenstep-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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