Die Berater

What Die Berater does

Die Berater Unternehmensberatungs GmbH is a privately-held Austrian adult-education and consulting firm headquartered at Wipplingerstraße 32 in Vienna, with 20+ years of operating history and self-described market-leadership positioning in Austrian education and training consulting. The company combines professional consulting services (educational controlling, learning technology, internal communication, data protection, coaching, potential development, age-specific workforce planning, environmental management, and EU project support) with a broad training portfolio spanning IT certifications (ICDL/ECDL Base, Standard, Advanced, plus Computing and Image & Web Editing modules), language training (German, English, French with TOEIC and Cambridge exam preparation), business competence certifications (EBC*L Career and Jobready, €FDL Finanzfüherschein), personal skills (leadership, sales, communication, cross-cultural management), and government-funded programs (AMS labor-market training, ÖIF integration courses, ESF co-financed projects). Delivery is built on a blended-learning methodology combining proprietary e-learning and web 2.0 content with in-person sessions, including the proprietary "Komp – Familien-Bildschirm" family-education product.

The business monetizes across four streams: per-course training fees (€132–€2,508 per module), corporate consulting engagements, training-room rental across owned centers, and recurring government contracts. Distribution operates through direct B2B enterprise sales, channel partnerships with AMS, ÖIF, and the European Social Fund, owned training facilities in nine Austrian states (Vienna with multiple sites, Salzburg, Linz, Wels, Klagenfurt, Villach, Innsbruck, Kufstein, St. Pölten, Leoben), a partner-venue network of hotels and event venues, an in-company training delivery line, and a self-serve e-commerce shop (shop.dieberater.com) for individual bookings. Named enterprise clients include ÖBB-Postbus (nationwide 700-employee Office rollout), Bank Austria, REWE International / BIPA, Capgemini Consulting Österreich, Otto Bock Healthcare, WINTERHELLER software, Volksbank Akademie, Sparkassenakademie, and BEV.

Die Berater holds accredited testing-center status for multiple European certification schemes (ICDL/ECDL, EBC*L, ÖSD, €FDL), is ÖIF-certified for integration German courses, and is accredited under ISO 9001, EMAS, Ö-Cert, respact, TRIGOS, and nestor. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external investors or parent entity and operates exclusively within Austria; it received industry recognition in 2023 (1st place in IT and 2nd in Leadership/Strategy seminar categories from Österreichisches Industriemagazin) and the Zero Project Award 2023 for its Avatar social-innovation project.

Name

Die Berater

Legal name

die Berater Unternehmensberatungs GmbH

Website

https://dieberater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Die Berater is an Austrian adult-education and consulting firm headquartered in Vienna, delivering language, IT, business, and personal-skills training plus consulting through owned training centers across 9+ Austrian states and AMS, ÖIF, and ESF partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

IT Support & End-User Computing (Helpdesk, Desktop, M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT, Systems & Tools Onboarding (Access, Apps, Security Basics) (EDABAOAE)

Keywords

• Adult education training
• IT certification training
• Language certification programs
• Corporate consulting services
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 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: Individual and group training courses in languages, IT, personal skills, and business competencies. Prices range from €132 to €2,508 per course/module depending on duration and type.
2. Consulting Services: Corporate consulting in areas including educational controlling, learning technology, internal communication, data protection, coaching, and potential development.
3. Room Rental: Rental of training facilities and seminar rooms at multiple locations across Austria.
4. AMS and Government Contracts: Funded training programs through Arbeitsmarktservice (AMS) and European Social Fund (ESF) for job seekers and social integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

die Berater Unternehmensberatungs GmbH operates as Austria's leading consulting and training company for adult education, delivering professional consulting services (educational controlling, learning technology, internal communication, data protection, coaching) alongside a comprehensive training portfolio. The training division covers IT certifications (ICDL/ECDL at all levels), language training (German, English, French with exam preparation for TOEIC, Cambridge, ÖSD), personal skills development, business competence certifications (EBC*L, €FDL Finanzführerschein), AMS-funded labor market programs, ÖIF integration German courses, and a Master of Arts distance learning program. Training is delivered through owned training centers across 15+ Austrian cities, partner venues, online platforms, and in-company at corporate client sites.

Product overview

Die Berater is Austria's leading consulting company for education and training, operating as a unified platform with multiple integrated product lines. The core offering combines professional consulting services (educational controlling, learning technology, internal communication, data protection, coaching) with a comprehensive training division. The training portfolio spans IT certifications (ICDL/ECDL Base/Standard/Advanced programs), language training (German, English, French with exam preparation), personal skills development (communication, leadership, sales, cross-cultural management), and business competence certifications (EBC*L Career/Jobready, €FDL Finanzführerschein). Additional offerings include AMS-funded labor market programs, Master studies distance learning, DaF/DaZ trainer certification, and trainer training programs. The company also operates an e-commerce platform (shop.dieberater.com) for course booking and a room rental service for training facilities across Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 employees trained nationwide for ÖBB-Postbus Office transition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ÖIF (Österreichischer Integrationsfonds)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner for ÖIF integration language courses. Provides German language training for asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants with funding from the Austrian Integration Fund. Courses at levels A1-C1 with certification.
• AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for labor market training programs. Implements various employment support measures including vocational training, youth programs, and career coaching funded by the Austrian Employment Service.
• AMS WiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner for Jugendcollege AMS Wien - innovative youth education project co-financed by ESF and AMS Wien.
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ECDL/ICDL testing and training center. Offers all levels from Base to Advanced certification in Austria.
• Fonds zur Integration von FlüchtlingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified provider for integration courses mandated by the Austrian Ministry of Interior for German language and integration training.
• SK Rapid WienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership - first Austrian football club to take avatar sponsorship, supporting children and youth with long-term illness.
• younusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring organization partnership for Austrian target group support and rebranding collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Management Circle AG: Management Circle is an established German executive education and corporate training provider focused on leadership, strategy, and personal skills. Comparable to Die Berater's Personal Skills (Führen, Verkaufen, Kommunikation) and leadership training portfolio, with similar B2B corporate target customers.
• SGD (Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt): SGD is a leading German distance-learning provider offering certified professional and vocational courses via correspondence and online formats. Comparable to Die Berater's Master Studies distance-learning program and certification-backed training offerings, though with a primarily remote delivery model.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: TÜV Rheinland Akademie is the German/global training arm of TÜV Rheinland, offering certified professional training across quality, safety, IT, and management. Comparable to Die Berater in certification-focused professional training model with international credential recognition.
• bfi (Berufsförderungsinstitut Österreich): bfi is one of Austria's largest vocational training providers, delivering labor-market, language, and professional development programs nationwide with strong AMS and government funding partnerships. Directly comparable to Die Berater in mission, customer segments, and government funding dependence.
• Haufe Akademie: Haufe Akademie is a leading German provider of corporate training in finance, HR, leadership, and compliance. Comparable to Die Berater in adult professional development offerings—particularly business competence, leadership, and personal skills—though operating primarily in Germany with broader resources and brand reach.
• TÜV AUSTRIA Akademie: TÜV AUSTRIA Akademie is the Austrian training and certification arm of TÜV AUSTRIA, offering professional certification programs in management, IT, and technical fields. Comparable to Die Berater's certification-centric portfolio (ECDL, EBC*L, €FDL) and target market of working professionals.
• WIFI Österreich: WIFI is the Austrian Chambers of Commerce vocational training arm offering courses across IT, languages, business, and personal skills nationwide. It is the most direct competitor to Die Berater in the Austrian corporate/adult training market, sharing the same target customers (corporate, job seekers, individuals) and a similar certified-course portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Cegos Group: Cegos is a global corporate training and consulting firm offering leadership, project management, and soft skills programs across 50+ countries. Comparable to Die Berater in management and professional development training focus and consulting adjacency, but with significantly broader geographic reach and global brand recognition.

Others

• Cornelsen Verlag: Cornelsen is a leading German educational publisher and Die Berater's technology partner for online language assessment. While primarily a publisher, Cornelsen also develops educational technology and assessment tools used in language training—making it an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor in training delivery.

Regional players

• IHK (Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammern): German Chambers of Commerce (IHK) operate a major vocational training and certification arm across Germany covering IT, business, and continuing education. Comparable to Die Berater's chamber-adjacent model and certification-centric training portfolio, though operating in Germany rather than Austria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dieberater

Compliance12 records

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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