What next level consulting does

next level consulting is a Vienna-headquartered management consulting firm providing project, process, change, agile, and AI management services to enterprise and government clients across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. The firm operates from 10 offices in 9 countries (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, USA, Singapore, South Africa) with over 100 international experts led by CEO Mag. Wolfgang Rabl. Its service portfolio spans bespoke consulting engagements, certification-aligned training (PMI, IPMA, PRINCE2), interim management placement, coaching, managed training services, and a community/events layer (change:maker, AI:Xplorer, The Art of Change).

The technology stack combines proprietary tools with partner-integrated software. Proprietary assets include next project (project/portfolio management tool with SAP PPM integration support), next process (process mapping and optimization), and next AI Sandbox (hands-on AI agent workshop environment). A core-tier technology partnership with uni software plus GmbH delivers Planuvis, a project management platform with an embedded AI assistant (KIWI) that generates work breakdown structures, suggests stakeholders and risks, and performs cross-checks via LLM technology. Digital learning is delivered through the blink.it LMS.

The business model is a multi-stream professional services operation. Consulting and interim management generate revenue through project-based and day-rate fees quoted per engagement. Training revenue comes from public scheduled courses (EUR 950-4,550 per participant, available in-person in DACH and online via MS Teams/Zoom) and custom in-house programs, supplemented by annual or multi-year training packages and Managed Training Services. Software revenue is generated through licensing of next project, next process, and Planuvis, along with implementation and support. Events and community serve both as marketing channels and as low-friction engagement funnels for enterprise buyers. The customer base includes 15+ named enterprises such as Deutsche Telekom Technik, R+V Versicherung, Wien Energie, Endress+Hauser, Qiagen, Sika, TK Elevator, and Ringier, alongside government and institutional clients.

Name

next level consulting

Legal name

next level holding GmbH

Website

https://nextlevelconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

next level consulting is a Vienna-based management consulting firm providing project, process, change, agile, and AI management consulting, training, and software tools to enterprise and government clients across 9 countries, with 100+ international experts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Organization Design & Operating Model Consulting (BPAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performance Management & Productivity Consulting (BPAHAGAL), Leadership Development & Executive Coaching (BPAHAGAD), Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHACAI)

Keywords

• Management consulting services
• Project management consulting
• Change management advisory
• Professional training certification
• Agile transformation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Bespoke consulting engagements across project management, process management, change management, and agile management delivered by their expert consultants to enterprise clients. Includes AI consulting. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting fees.
2. Training and Development: Public and in-house training courses, certification preparation programs (PMI-PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2), compact courses, and AI training workshops. Offered in-person (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) and online via MS Teams or Zoom. Pricing per course; bundles and packages available. Also includes digital learning via LMS blink.it.
3. Software and Tools: Proprietary tools (next project, next process) and partner-distributed Planuvis software sold/licensed to enterprise clients. next AI Sandbox is offered as a workshop/product. Revenue from tool licensing, implementation, and support.
4. Interim Management: Placement of interim managers into client organizations for project management and related roles. Revenue earned through day-rate or project-based fees for interim management services.
5. Coaching: Individual and team coaching services targeting leadership, team development, and change-related coaching needs. Sold directly to enterprise clients.
6. Managed Training Services: End-to-end training administration and management services for client organizations, including scheduling, logistics, and reporting for large-scale training programs.
7. Emotional Inspiration / Events: Events such as change:maker community gatherings and The Art of Change conference, as well as 'Emotional Inspiration' services. Revenue from event tickets and facilitation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

next level consulting delivers advisory and capability-building services across five core practice areas: project management, process management, change management, agile management, and artificial intelligence. Offerings include bespoke consulting engagements, accredited training and certification (PMI, IPMA, PRINCE2), interim management, coaching, managed training services, and proprietary/partnered software tools (next project, next process, next AI Sandbox, Planuvis with KIWI) for enterprise and mid-market organizations.

Product overview

next level consulting is a consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services centered on five core advisory areas: project management, process management, change management, agile management, and artificial intelligence. The company provides both advisory consulting and education/training services, including certification programs for IPMA, PMI, and PRINCE2. The software portfolio includes proprietary tools (next project for project management, next process for process management, and next AI Sandbox for AI workflow development) as well as a strategic partnership with Planuvis (AI-enabled project management software with KIWI assistant). Additional services include interim management, coaching, managed training services, and the change:maker Community event series for networking and knowledge exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• next AI Sandbox: AI sandbox offering hands-on experience with AI agents and workflow development for building AI strategies
• next project
• next process
• change:maker
• self:connect

Quantifiable outcome

• WIFO achieved stable requirements management and project management processes, implemented as a reusable 'Blueprint' for future projects.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• uni software plus GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership between next level consulting and uni software plus GmbH to develop and market Planuvis project management software with integrated AI capabilities (KIWI assistant). next level provides PM professional expertise and market feedback; uni software plus provides software development and AI/ML capabilities. Planuvis is positioned as a complement to next level's existing 'next project' Excel solution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haufe Akademie: One of Germany's largest corporate training and professional development providers; overlaps directly with NLC's training, certification, and managed training services offerings, competing for the same enterprise training budgets.
• TPG The Project Group GmbH: DACH-based consulting and software firm specializing in project portfolio management with Microsoft Project Server / PPM expertise; offers combined consulting-services-plus-software model that mirrors NLC's structure.
• ROI Management Consulting AG: German-based management consulting firm focused on project portfolio management, process optimization, and organizational transformation — directly comparable in service mix, target customers (DACH enterprises), and delivery model to next level consulting.
• GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e.V. Germany's leading project management association and IPMA member body, offering certification, training, and PM standards. Overlaps with NLC's IPMA-aligned training and certification services in the same DACH market.
• Planview, Inc. Global leader in project portfolio management (PPM) and work management software; directly comparable to NLC's software line (next project, Planuvis) and a competitor in the enterprise PM tooling market.

Emerging players

• InLoox GmbH: DACH-based project management software vendor with consulting-adjacent services; a smaller, regional peer whose product-and-services mix closely mirrors NLC's combined software + consulting approach.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Invent: Global digital innovation and management consulting arm of Capgemini; competes in project portfolio management, agile transformation, and AI consulting — areas where NLC operates, but at much larger scale.
• BearingPoint GmbH: European-origin management and technology consultancy with a strong DACH presence; competes with NLC for project, process, and transformation consulting work at larger enterprise clients.
• Deloitte Austria: Big Four advisory firm with major Austrian/DACH operations; competes with NLC for change management, PMO, and process transformation engagements at large enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Kienbaum Consultants International GmbH: German-headquartered management consultancy with deep HR, leadership, and organizational transformation practices; serves as a broader incumbent competing for organizational change and leadership consulting engagements that NLC also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nextlevelconsulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/nextlevelconsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/next-level-consulting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/nextlevelconsulting

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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