The Braintrust Consulting Group

What The Braintrust Consulting Group does

The Braintrust Consulting Group is a privately held U.S.-domiciled LLC (Florida, founded 2009) that delivers live, instructor-led Agile and AI training, certification, coaching, and consulting services. The company's core offering is a catalog of live online certification classes spanning the Scrum Alliance track (CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSP-SM, CSP-PO, CAL 1, CAL 2, CAF, CASP, CSD, A-CSD), the Scaled Agile (SAFe) track, ICAgile, PMI, and Scrum@Scale credentials, augmented by a proprietary AI For Product Owners workshop. Delivery is fully virtual and built on commodity web infrastructure (Squarespace-hosted website, Zoom for synchronous delivery, MURAL for collaborative exercises, email for student communications).

Revenue is generated across seven streams: per-seat live online certification classes (individual enrollment), private group training (customized per organization, onsite or online), Agile coaching and consulting engagements, team and staff augmentation (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, developers, AI specialists, transformation coaches), fully custom course development, monthly recurring subscriptions for certain platform content, and event/content access distributed via a partnership with TheAgileNetwork.com. Pricing is opaque — no per-class prices are publicly disclosed — with cancellation terms requiring 10+ business days notice and a $150 transfer fee within the window.

The company positions itself as a globally recognized trainer, claiming 25,000+ certified professionals, with a named enterprise base that includes Walt Disney, PwC, Nielsen, Credit Suisse, Darden Restaurants, Compass Group, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, H&R Block, FPL, Bisk, Cole Engineering, and Redzone Robotics. Primary end-customers are individual practitioners pursuing certification (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers, Executives/Leaders) and enterprises undertaking Agile or AI transformation. GTM is sales-led, hybridized with content marketing (blog, SEO, newsletter, free webinars), certifying-body referral directories, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook), and event/webinar distribution. The organization operates with a small team (11-50 bracket; About page lists ~8 named professionals including Chief Agile Officer Fred Mastropasqua).

Name

The Braintrust Consulting Group

Legal name

The Braintrust Consulting Group, LLC.

Website

https://braintrustgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Braintrust Consulting Group is a privately held U.S. training and consulting firm delivering live, instructor-led Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and AI certification classes plus coaching and staff augmentation services to individual practitioners and enterprises worldwide, operating as an authorized partner to six major Agile certifying bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training & Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Learning, Training & Corporate Education Consulting (BPAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scaled Agile & Enterprise Product Delivery (SAFe/LeSS/Nexus) (EDABAHAJ), Organization Design & Operating Model Consulting (BPAHAGAB), Digital Workplace & Collaboration Consulting (BPAHAEAH)

Keywords

• Agile certification training
• Scrum certification courses
• SAFe training programs
• Agile coaching consulting
• AI transformation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Live Online Certification Training: Public live online Agile and AI certification classes including CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSP-SM, CSP-PO, CAL 1, CAL 2, CAF, CASP, Leading SAFe, CSD, A-CSD, and AI for Product Owners. Classes are purchased individually per seat, typically in one-time transaction format per student enrollment.
2. Private Group Training: Customized private Agile and AI training delivered to specific organizations, either onsite or online. Priced per group with customization based on organizational goals, challenges, and industry. Can be more cost-effective than individual public class enrollment for larger teams.
3. Agile Coaching & Consulting: Certified coaches provide hands-on coaching alongside teams to apply Agile and AI principles. Services include transformation support, obstacle removal, and real-world application of Agile practices at various adoption stages.
4. Team & Staff Augmentation: Provision of experienced Scrum Masters, Product Owners, developers, AI specialists, and transformation coaches to help organizations deliver products, adopt AI, and accelerate change.
5. Custom Course Development: Fully customized Agile and AI courses built around a team's skill level, business priorities, and strategic goals, helping organizations upskill faster and more effectively.
6. User Subscriptions: Some services or content on the platform require purchase of a renewable subscription via credit card, billed monthly and automatically renewed until canceled. Subscriptions provide ongoing access to certain platform features or content.
7. Expert Events Access: Through partnership with TheAgileNetwork.com, Braintrust students and clients gain access to live webinars, expert panels, recorded talks, and exclusive content. Revenue associated with event access and content delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Braintrust Consulting Group delivers live, instructor-led Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and AI certification training as an authorized education partner for major certifying bodies (Scrum Alliance, Scaled Agile, ICAgile, PMI, Scrum@Scale). The company also provides complementary Agile coaching, transformation consulting, private group training, custom course development, and team/staff augmentation services to help organizations adopt Agile and AI practices.

Product overview

Braintrust Group offers a unified training and consulting ecosystem centered on Live Agile and AI Classes, which includes certification programs across Scrum (CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSP-SM, CSP-PO), SAFe (Leading SAFe), Agile Leadership (CAL 1, CAL 2, CAF, CASP), Scrum Development (CSD, A-CSD), Kanban, and AI for Product Owners. Complementary services include Agile Coaching & Transformation Support, Private Group Training, Custom Course Development, Team and Staff Augmentation, and Expert Events Access via TheAgileNetwork.com partnership. The portfolio is structured as a training-first approach with follow-through consulting and staffing services for enterprise-wide Agile and AI adoption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Online Certification Classes Interactive, expert-led live training sessions covering Agile methodologies and AI integration. Includes certifications such as CSM, CSPO, SAFe, CAL, and AI workshops, delivered to individuals and groups via live virtual classrooms.
• Private Group Training Customized Agile and AI classes delivered privately to teams, tailored to specific organizational goals, challenges, and industry requirements. Available onsite or online, guided by expert Agile Advisors.
• Agile Coaching & Transformation Support Certified coaches work alongside teams to implement Agile and AI practices, helping organizations start Agile, scale AI initiatives, or drive digital transformation through hands-on engagement.
• Team and Staff Augmentation Provision of experienced Scrum Masters, Product Owners, developers, AI specialists, and transformation coaches to organizations needing temporary or project-based skilled practitioners.
• Custom Course Development Fully customized Agile and AI courses built around a team's skill level, business priorities, and strategic goals for faster, more effective organizational upskilling.
• Expert Events Access Subscription-based access to live webinars, expert panels, recorded talks, and exclusive content across Agile, AI, and digital leadership topics via the partnership with TheAgileNetwork.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 certified professionals trained worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraintrust is an authorized education partner and authorized SACAT (Scaled Agile Certified Consultant Trainer) for Scaled Agile, Inc. Offering Leading SAFe (SA V6) certification. SAI provides the SAFe framework curriculum and certification administration.
• Scrum AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraintrust is an authorized education partner of the Scrum Alliance, offering CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSP-SM, CSP-PO, CAL 1, CAL 2, CAF, CASP, CSD, and A-CSD certifications. The Scrum Alliance provides certification curricula, exam administration, and practitioner registry.
• ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraintrust is an authorized education partner of ICAgile, offeringICAgile certification programs. ICAgile provides the learning roadmaps and certification framework for Agile professionals.
• PMI (Project Management Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraintrust is an authorized education partner of PMI, offering professional development units (PDUs/SEUs) and Agile-related certification preparation. PMI provides the certification framework and continuing education requirements.
• Scrum@ScalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraintrust is an authorized education partner for Scrum@Scale, offering Scrum@Scale certification. Scrum@Scale provides the scaling framework administered through partner trainers.
• ScruminstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraintrust is a partner for Scruminstitute certifications, offering their Agile training programs through Braintrust's delivery platform.
• TheAgileNetwork.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBraintrust students and clients gain access to live webinars, expert panels, recorded talks, and exclusive content across Agile, AI, and digital leadership topics through this partnership. TheAgileNetwork.com provides an event platform and content distribution channel for Braintrust's expert community.
• ClearlyAgileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClearlyAgile is referenced as a linked partner organization on the Braintrust website footer. Nature of partnership likely involves referral traffic, shared community, or cross-promotion of Agile training content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mountain Goat Software: Long-running Scrum training and coaching firm (Mike Cohn); competing authorized Scrum Alliance partner offering CSM/CSPO and agile coaching with similar live-class and workshop delivery.
• International Institute for Learning (IIL): PMI-authorized training organization offering Agile, PMP, and leadership certification programs plus enterprise consulting; competes directly for corporate training budgets.
• Agile42: Global Scrum Alliance training partner delivering CSM/CSPO and enterprise Agile coaching and transformation services, mirroring Braintrust's certification-plus-consulting model.
• AxisAgile (AXI OS): Authorized Scrum Alliance partner offering CSM, CSPO, and scaling certifications alongside private group training and enterprise Agile transformation engagements.
• ClearlyAgile: U.S.-based Agile/Scrum training and consulting firm; publicly linked from Braintrust's website footer and offers the same Scrum Alliance and SAFe certifications to enterprise and individual buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI): Owner of the SAFe framework and the certifying body for Leading SAFe; Braintrust is one of many authorized delivery partners, so SAI influences curriculum, pricing, and the channel through which SAFe revenue flows.
• Scrum Alliance: The certifying body for CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, and the CAL/CAF/CASP tracks; sets curriculum standards and exam rules that govern Braintrust's largest certification revenue line.
• Rally Software (Broadcom): Enterprise Agile planning tool (now under Broadcom) used alongside Agile training; a Broader incumbent whose customers overlap with Braintrust's enterprise transformation engagements.
• Atlassian (Jira/Confluence): Dominant Agile/DevOps tooling provider whose customers frequently engage trainers like Braintrust to roll out Jira-based Agile practices, making Atlassian an adjacent incumbent in the ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Pluralsight (now part of Vista Equity portfolio): Large-scale online technology and Agile skills library serving enterprise L&D buyers; competes for the same per-seat training budgets via self-serve rather than live-instructor formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-braintrust-consulting-group
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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