Name

4Projects

Legal name

4Projects GmbH

Website

https://4projects.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Project Management Training & Certification

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Project management training
• IPMA certification preparation
• Agile leadership training
• PMO consulting services
• Project management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Huttwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Primary revenue stream from course fees for IPMA certification preparation and basic project management courses. Courses are offered in multiple formats (E-Learning, Individual Coaching, Präsenzunterricht) with corresponding price points.
2. Certification Exam Fees: Fees for VZPM certification examinations collected separately from course fees. Pricing varies by certification level: Level D (CHF 900 standard/CHF 440 reduced), Level C (CHF 3,200), Level B (CHF 4,300), Level A (CHF 5,900).
3. Exam Training Materials: Sale of IPMA exam practice question packages: Light Version for Level D (CHF 400) and Level B/C (CHF 600-800). Full Version available exclusively to course participants.
4. Remote Coaching Services: Individual coaching sessions for project management support, provided remotely with flexible scheduling and personalized programs.
5. PMO Implementation and Consulting: Advisory services for establishing Project Management Offices (PMO) and implementing project, program, and portfolio management systems in organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

4Projects is a Swiss project management training and coaching company that delivers IPMA certification preparation courses at all four levels (D, C, B, A) in both classical and agile variants, alongside foundational project management courses, remote coaching, and PMO establishment consulting. The company also offers its proprietary PM-System 4Projects web-based tool and AI-powered exam preparation trainers to support the certification process. Courses are delivered through in-person, virtual classroom, e-learning, and individual coaching formats.

Product overview

4Projects is a Swiss project management training and coaching company offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification programs and professional development courses. The core offering consists of IPMA certification preparation at all four levels (Level D through Level A) in both classical and agile variants, covering project management, programme management, and portfolio management. Supporting products include the PM-System 4Projects, a proprietary web-based project management tool with a modular, process- and competency-based approach spanning five organizational levels. Additional offerings include exam preparation trainers (Prüfungsfragen Trainer) with AI-powered feedback, remote coaching services, masterclass programs for adaptive project management and PMO, and customized corporate in-house training. The company also offers a foundational Basic Certificate in Project Management for those not pursuing full IPMA certification. Course delivery formats include e-learning, individual coaching, and in-person training at Swiss locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPMA Level D Certification Entry-level certification course preparing participants to become Certified Project Management Associates, teaching foundational project management knowledge based on ICB4 standards. Designed for project assistants, deputy project managers, and PMO staff entering project management.
• IPMA Level C Certification Intermediate certification course for project managers with experience in projects of limited complexity, leading to Certified Project Manager (IPMA Level C) designation.
• IPMA Level B Certification Advanced certification for senior project managers with experience in complex projects, leading to Certified Senior Project Manager (IPMA Level B) designation.
• IPMA Level A Certification Highest-level certification for project/programme/portfolio directors managing highly complex environments, leading to Certified Project/Programme/Portfolio Director (IPMA Level A) designation.
• IPMA Agile Leadership Certification Agile-focused certification track available at all four IPMA levels (D, C, B, A) for professionals seeking agile leadership competencies, including Agile Associate, Agile Leader, Agile Senior Leader, and Agile Organisational Leader designations.
• Project Management Basics (English) Foundational project management course for individuals entering the field or seeking to develop skills without pursuing full IPMA certification. Awards a Basic Certificate in Project Management. Available in E-Learning (CHF 2,750) and Individual Coaching (CHF 4,600) formats.
• PM-System 4Projects A web-based, process- and competency-based project management tool with a modular approach model. Supports organizations in actively steering projects, continuously improving, and building competencies through five levels: Execution, Leadership, Control, Portfolio, and Strategy.
• Remote Coaching Projektmanagement Online project management coaching service providing flexible, goal-oriented support for project assistants, project managers, and project leaders via virtual workshops and 1:1 sessions.
• IPMA Level D Prüfungsfragen Trainer Standalone exam preparation tool for IPMA Level D certification with multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions, and AI-powered feedback features. Available in Light Version (CHF 400) for anyone and Full Version (CHF 600) exclusively for course participants.
• IPMA Level B/C Prüfungsfragen Trainer Standalone exam preparation tool for IPMA Level B/C certification featuring minicases and realistic exam questions with sample solutions. Light Version available for CHF 600 (or CHF 800 per alternative source).
• Masterclass Projektmanagement 4.0 Advanced training program for adaptive project management covering modern project management approaches. Available for individuals and as corporate in-house training.
• Masterclass Projekt Management Office PMO 4.0 Specialized masterclass focusing on Project Management Office establishment, optimization, and best practices for organizational project management maturity.
• Projekt Management Office (PMO) Weiterbildung Training course covering the establishment, implementation, and optimization of a Project Management Office in organizations.
• Strategisches Multiprojektmanagement Advanced training in strategic multi-project management, covering portfolio management and resource optimization across multiple concurrent projects.
• Firmeninterne Weiterbildungen und Schulungen (Corporate In-House Training) Customized in-house corporate training programs tailored to specific organizational needs for project management education, including company-wide certification training and PMO establishment consulting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% certification pass rate among participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VZPM (Association for the Certification of Persons in Management)coreOthersVZPM is the official certification body for IPMA certifications in Switzerland. 4Projects is a recognized training provider whose courses count toward IPMA recertification. The partnership involves course accreditation and certification examination administration.
• IPMA (International Project Management Association)coreOthersIPMA is the global standard setter for project management certification. 4Projects offers training aligned with IPMA's ICB4 competence framework and prepares candidates for all IPMA certification levels from D to A, both classical and Agile Leadership tracks.
• Springfield ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic consulting partner in the project management ecosystem.
• BITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and education partner in the Swiss market.
• Ausbildung WeiterbildungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation platform partner for course distribution and marketing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement: Germany's IPMA member association and the largest IPMA training provider in the German-speaking market. Directly comparable to 4Projects as both deliver IPMA Level D-A certification prep, classical and agile tracks, and PMO/consulting services across DACH.
• spm Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement: Swiss IPMA member association; both it and 4Projects prepare Swiss candidates for IPMA certification across levels. Highly comparable footprint, governance role in Swiss IPMA standards, and overlapping corporate training offering.

Emerging players

• Simplilearn: Global online professional certification provider offering PMP, PRINCE2 and Agile certification prep. Comparable to 4Projects on the certification prep use case, but competes via global scale and lower price points rather than DACH-local instructor-led training.
• KnowledgeHut: Provider of instructor-led and virtual professional certification training including PMP, PRINCE2 and Agile tracks. Comparable as a certification prep business serving individual professionals and corporate clients.
• GreyCampus: Online training company offering PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP and other PM certifications. Comparable to 4Projects' exam preparation offering, with a self-paced, technology-led delivery model rather than boutique in-person training.
• Master of Project Academy: Specialist PMP and PM certification training provider with online bootcamps and exam prep. Comparable as a PM certification prep business, although focused on PMI/PMP rather than IPMA standards.

Broad incumbents

• PeopleCert (PRINCE2 / AXELOS): Global owner and certification body for PRINCE2, a competing PM standard to IPMA. Comparable as a standard-setter and certification examiner; PRINCE2 is the primary alternative to IPMA in DACH corporate training procurement.
• Project Management Institute (PMI): Global PM certification body offering PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP. Comparable as the dominant international PM certification standard, often purchased by the same DACH corporate buyers who consider IPMA — a frequent substitute rather than complement.
• Staufen AG: German consulting and training firm with significant PMO, lean/agile and project management training offerings. Comparable on the corporate PMO consulting and in-house training side of 4Projects' portfolio.

Others

• Coursera: Global MOOCs platform offering Google Project Management, PMP prep and Agile certifications. Adjacent competitor — not a direct peer in delivery model, but competes for the same buyer attention on certification-driven career advancement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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