ISG International Security Company

What ISG International Security Company does

ISG International tätige SICHERHEITSGESELLSCHAFT mbH, operating commercially as ROTEIV®-Bildungszentrum Berlin, is a German private vocational training school (Sicherheitsfachschule) founded in 1996 and headquartered at Rhinstraße 72 in Berlin-Marzahn. The company delivers a structured portfolio of security-industry certifications — from entry-level IHK Sachkundeprüfung § 34a GewO and Erste-Hilfe courses through Geprüfte Schutz- und Sicherheitskraft (IHK) and Fachkraft für Schutz und Sicherheit retraining, up to Meister/in für Schutz und Sicherheit — alongside specialized modules covering weapons proficiency (§ 7 WaffG), VdS 2868 intervention forces, DGUV-certified dog handling, cash-in-transit, de-escalation, retail detective work, and corporate safety/fire-evacuation roles. Programs are delivered in intensive, modular, and berufsbegleitend (work-accompanying) formats at the single Berlin training facility.

The underlying product is regulatory-compliant curriculum content paired with authorized examination administration; there is no proprietary technology platform. The business holds a dense stack of accreditations — AZAV (10 funded programs), BDSW certified security specialist school, VdS 2868 authorization (PS 2118), DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, and LKA Berlin state recognition for weapon training — which together constitute the core competitive position. Managing partner Dr. jur. Lutz Viëtor (Diplom-Kriminalist, Hochschulpädagoge) has led the firm since founding.

Revenue is generated fee-for-service per course, with prices ranging from €89 (first aid) to €21,470 (24-month Fachkraft retraining). A material share of revenue flows through AZAV-accredited programs funded by Agentur für Arbeit/Jobcenter Bildungsgutscheine, supplemented by self-paying individuals and enterprise group bookings. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the roteiv.de website, telephone inquiry, and government employment-agency referrals; there is no third-party reseller or channel intermediary beyond the public-employment-service pipeline.

Name

ISG International Security Company

Legal name

ISG International tätige SICHERHEITSGESELLSCHAFT mbH

Website

https://roteiv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ROTEIV®-Bildungszentrum Berlin, operated by ISG International Security Company, is a Berlin-based certified German security training school delivering IHK, VdS, LKA, and DGUV-recognized vocational qualifications to job seekers, employed security professionals, and corporate clients since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational security training
• Security guard certification
• Property protection training
• Private security education
• Workforce qualification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Course Fees: The company generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service vocational training courses. Course fees are charged per program, with many courses AZAV-accredited and eligible for government funding via education vouchers (Bildungsgutscheine). Pricing is tiered by program length and included certifications, ranging from short workshops to multi-month retraining programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISG (ROTEIV-Bildungszentrum Berlin) delivers vocational qualification, certification, and refresher training programs for the German private security industry, including preparation for the §34a GewO Sachkundeprüfung and other security-guard credentials. The school also sells tailored In-House training to German employers and public bodies for compliance and certification maintenance. Programs are backed by AZAV, BDSW, VdS 2868, DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certifications and LKA Berlin authorization.

Product overview

ROTEIV-Bildungszentrum Berlin operates as a certified security training school (Sicherheitsfachschule) under ISG International tätige SICHERHEITSGESELLSCHAFT mbH, offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education and certification programs for the German private security industry. The institution provides a structured progression from basic qualifications (IHK Sachkundeprüfung § 34a GewO) through intermediate certifications (Geprüfte Schutz- und Sicherheitskraft IHK) to advanced qualifications (Geprüfter Meister/in für Schutz und Sicherheit), alongside specialized topic-specific certifications including weapons proficiency, fire safety, intervention forces, dog handling, retail detective training, cash-in-transit operations, and de-escalation techniques. Programs are offered in intensive, modular, and work-accompanying formats with AZAV accreditation enabling government funding. The institution holds multiple certifications including BDSW recognition as a security training school, DIN 9001:2015 quality management, VdS 2868 authorization for intervention force training, and state recognition from LKA Berlin for weapons proficiency examination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Security Vocational Qualification Courses Individual-learner vocational training and qualification courses for the German private security industry, including preparation for statutory credentials such as the §34a GewO Sachkundeprüfung and other IHK-recognized security guard qualifications. Designed for job seekers, career changers, and employed security professionals needing baseline or advanced credentials. Programs are AZAV-, BDSW-, VdS 2868- and ISO 9001:2015-certified, with LKA Berlin authorization for security training credentials.
• In-House Corporate Security Training Packaged, group-delivered security training programs contracted by German employers and public bodies to train cohorts of their own security staff on-site or at the Berlin training center. Used for compliance training, certification maintenance, and statutory qualification obligations, and is delivered under the school's multi-accreditation framework (AZAV, BDSW, VdS 2868, DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, LKA Berlin authorization).
• Refresher and Certification Maintenance Courses Recurrent/refresher courses for already-qualified security personnel to maintain or renew their existing credentials and to stay current with German regulatory and quality requirements. Targeted at employed and experienced security workers who need periodic certification renewal, including first-aid refreshers and other statutorily mandated updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate for IHK Sachkundeprüfung participants verified by AZAV recertification for 2019/2020 in Berlin

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VdS Schadenverhütung GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationROTEIV-Bildungszentrum Berlin is authorized by VdS as a training institution ('Ausbildungsstätte') and examining body for Intervention Forces (IK) per VdS 2868 guidelines (Authorization PS 2118). This authorization enables the center to conduct VdS-compliant training and administer the authorized knowledge assessment (Wissensfeststellung) for security personnel responding to alarms.
• LKA Berlin (Landeskriminalamt Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLKA Berlin granted official state authorization (Bescheide 25.03.2009 and 07.10.2015) for ROTEIV to conduct weapon proficiency training and examinations under § 7 WaffG. LKA Berlin confirms the center's examination board. This is a prerequisite for armed security operations in Germany.
• IHK Berlin (Industrie- und Handelskammer Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHK Berlin conducts official examinations for § 34a GewO Sachkundeprüfung, GSSK (Geprüfte Schutz- und Sicherheitskraft), Fachkraft für Schutz und Sicherheit, and Meister/in für Schutz und Sicherheit. ROTEIV prepares candidates and serves as an examination host for IHK-administered tests.
• Bundesverband der Sicherheitswirtschaft (BDSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDSW is the German private security industry association. ROTEIV-Bildungszentrum Berlin is BDSW-certified as a security specialist school. BDSW standards informed the center's training curriculum, and BDSW provides certification that qualifies the institution for higher-tier training contracts.
• DGUV (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROTEIV training programs align with DGUV regulations including DGUV Vorschrift 23 (dog handlers), DGUV-R 115-001 (cash-in-transit), and DGUV Information 205-023 (fire safety officers). DGUV accreditation and compliance are prerequisites for security industry roles in Germany.
• AZAV-Certified Driving School PartnerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerROTEIV offers an AZAV-accredited partner driving school to support trainees in obtaining driver licenses as part of their security training programs.
• Partner Shooting RangeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerROTEIV has a partner shooting range ('Partner-Schießplatz') used for practical weapon training as part of the § 7 WaffG weapon proficiency course.
• Agentur für Arbeit / JobcentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs an AZAV-accredited provider, ROTEIV receives government-funded participants via education vouchers (Bildungsgutscheine) from the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) and municipal job centers (Jobcenter). This is a primary pipeline for retraining program participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• GUTcertifizierungsgesellschaft: GUTcert is a German ISO and management systems certification body whose certification logo is displayed alongside ROTEIV's other credentials. While not a direct training competitor, GUTcert operates in adjacent vocational compliance training and ISO 9001 auditing that intersects with ROTEIV's compliance training portfolio.
• BDSW – Bundesverband der Sicherheitswirtschaft: BDSW is the German private security industry trade association that certifies ROTEIV as a Sicherheitsfachschule. It is not a training competitor itself but the industry body whose BDSW certification standards and other member schools constitute ROTEIV's competitive peer set across Germany.
• VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH: VdS is the German fire protection and security certification body that grants ROTEIV's PS 2118 authorization for Interventionskraft training under VdS 2868. It is not a direct competitor but a regulator/standards body whose certification requirements shape ROTEIV's curriculum and whose other authorized training centers compete indirectly for the same IK trainee pool.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: DEKRA Akademie is the training arm of DEKRA, a major German testing, inspection and certification group. It offers a broad portfolio of vocational and compliance courses including security and § 34a GewO preparation across multiple German cities, competing with ROTEIV on the same government-funded retraining market but at significantly larger scale.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: TÜV SÜD Akademie is the training division of TÜV SÜD, a large German technical inspection and certification body. It offers certified vocational courses including security, fire protection, and occupational safety training that overlap directly with ROTEIV's program portfolio, serving similar employer and individual customers through AZAV-accredited and self-pay formats.

Direct peers

• bbw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft Berlin-Brandenburg: bbw Berlin-Brandenburg is a regional vocational training provider in the same Berlin market as ROTEIV, offering AZAV-accredited retraining and qualification programs including private security and § 34a GewO preparation. It competes head-to-head for government-funded participants and employer-sponsored cohorts in the Berlin/Brandenburg catchment area.
• FAW – Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft: FAW is a German provider of vocational retraining, further education, and qualification programs, with security and commercial vocational training in its portfolio. It operates AZAV-accredited programs and competes with ROTEIV for the same funded retraining cohorts, including for security industry entry qualifications.
• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: IBB is a German vocational education provider offering AZAV-accredited retraining and qualification courses, including security industry preparation and § 34a GewO Sachkundeprüfung courses. It competes with ROTEIV for individual learners and Agentur-für-Arbeit-funded cohorts across multiple German cities including Berlin.
• bfw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft: bfw is a German vocational training provider focused on retraining and qualification programs for adults, including security industry training and other regulated professions. It operates AZAV-accredited programs nationwide and competes with ROTEIV for Agentur für Arbeit and Jobcenter-funded participants in Berlin and across Germany.

Regional players

• Bildungswerk der Nordrhein-Westfälischen Wirtschaft: BNW is a regional vocational training provider primarily serving North Rhine-Westphalia with AZAV-accredited retraining programs including security and commercial qualifications. While not directly competing in Berlin today, it represents a comparable regional vocational training model that could expand into ROTEIV's territory or compete for nationwide employer contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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