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CertWise
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Holmes Corporation
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certwise.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2015
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CertWise is a single-product professional certification training brand operated by Holmes Corporation, a privately held Minnesota corporation headquartered in Eagan, MN. The company's sole offering, the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation, is an integrated learning platform combining printed course materials with an online component delivered through a Resource Center under a 12-month license model. The system is designed to help project management professionals satisfy the 35-hour education requirement and prepare for the Project Management Institute's PMP certification exam.

CertWise sells exclusively through B2B channels — education partners, coordinators, and instructors at schools and training organizations — rather than directly to individual learners. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; orders are placed via phone or email. The company maintains a modest digital footprint (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blog) for community engagement and customer support, with social-login SSO integrations. Distribution is supported by two warehouse/returns facilities in Morrisville, NC (US) and Kanata, ON (international).

The defining feature of CertWise today is its announced discontinuation: Holmes Corporation will wind down the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation following PMI's regulatory change requiring live instructor-led PMP training to be delivered only by PMI Authorized Training Partners using PMI's own course materials. The last order date is June 15, 2026; the recommended final class session is June 30, 2026; and the online product will be discontinued on July 1, 2027. The parent has indicated it hopes to engage partners through other professional development opportunities, but no successor product under the CertWise brand has been announced.

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CertWise, operated by Holmes Corporation, is a B2B publisher of PMP exam preparation course materials sold through education partners and instructors, currently being discontinued following PMI rule changes effective 2026–2027.

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Operating
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51–100
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HeadquartersEagan, United States
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Eagan
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
PMP exam preparation, project management certification, professional certification training, online learning system, course material licensing
Industry3 codes
1Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL)
CodeEDANAIAEPrimaryYes
2Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.)
CodeEDAGADADPrimaryNo
3Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units)
CodeEDAFACAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Exam Preparation and Tutoring611691
  • Educational Support Services61171
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Professional Certification Training
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1PMP Exam Preparation Course Materials
TypeOne Time License
Description

CertWise generates revenue by selling the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation to education partners, coordinators, and instructors. The product includes online access with a 12-month license period.

certwise.com
2Course Material Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of course materials to education providers with a 30-day return policy for unused items in original condition with unactivated online portions.

certwise.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

CertWise sells the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation, an integrated learning package of printed course materials and an online platform with a 12-month license period. The product is sold to education partners (schools, training organizations) and their instructors/coordinators, who use the materials to deliver instructor-led PMP certification training to project management professionals preparing for the PMI PMP exam.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

CertWise is a single-product training platform for PMP (Project Management Professional) certification exam preparation. The CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation is the company's sole offering, combining printed course materials with an online learning platform. This integrated system includes study guides, practice tests, and online resources. Following PMI's announcement that only PMI Authorized Training Partners (ATP) can deliver qualifying training starting late Q4 2026, along with the launch of an updated PMP exam on July 9, 2026, Holmes Corporation has made the difficult decision to discontinue the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation. Key discontinuation dates include June 15, 2026 (last day to order materials), June 30, 2026 (recommended final class session), and July 1, 2027 (online product discontinued).

Product and service1 record
1CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation
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Recent move4 records

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Peers8 records
1Master of Project Academy
TypeDirect peer
Description

Boutique PMP and project management certification training provider with online courseware and instructor-led programs. Comparable product focus on PMP exam preparation.

2GreyCampus
TypeDirect peer
Description

Professional certification training provider with PMP exam preparation courses delivered online and through enterprise partnerships. Comparable exam prep curriculum and digital learning model.

3RMC Learning Solutions
TypeDirect peer
Description

Rita Mulcahy's PMP exam prep publisher offering print and digital courseware through training partners. Closely comparable to CertWise in product format, B2B channel model, and PMP exam focus.

4PM PrepCast
TypeDirect peer
Description

Cornelius Fichtner's PMP exam prep podcast and course platform serving PMP candidates directly and through partner channels. Comparable exam prep focus and digital courseware delivery.

5KnowledgeHut
TypeDirect peer
Description

Provider of professional certification training including PMP exam prep, sold to individuals and corporate training buyers. Comparable PMP curriculum, instructor-led delivery, and B2B channel motion.

6Simplilearn
TypeDirect peer
Description

Professional certification training provider with a strong PMP exam prep offering delivered online to individual learners and corporate partners. Overlaps with CertWise on PMP content and instructor-led delivery.

7PMTraining
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialist PMP certification training provider selling instructor materials and exam prep courses to training organizations. Directly comparable product and B2B partner go-to-market.

8Velociteach
TypeDirect peer
Description

Provider of PMP exam prep courseware and instructor materials, now operating within PMI's Authorized Training Partner ecosystem. Comparable product scope and instructor-led delivery model to CertWise.

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Weaknesses4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Technology focused
Yes
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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CertWise

Professional Certification Trainingcertwise.com

CertWise, operated by Holmes Corporation, is a B2B publisher of PMP exam preparation course materials sold through education partners and instructors, currently being discontinued following PMI rule changes effective 2026–2027.

What CertWise does

CertWise is a single-product professional certification training brand operated by Holmes Corporation, a privately held Minnesota corporation headquartered in Eagan, MN. The company's sole offering, the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation, is an integrated learning platform combining printed course materials with an online component delivered through a Resource Center under a 12-month license model. The system is designed to help project management professionals satisfy the 35-hour education requirement and prepare for the Project Management Institute's PMP certification exam.

CertWise sells exclusively through B2B channels — education partners, coordinators, and instructors at schools and training organizations — rather than directly to individual learners. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; orders are placed via phone or email. The company maintains a modest digital footprint (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blog) for community engagement and customer support, with social-login SSO integrations. Distribution is supported by two warehouse/returns facilities in Morrisville, NC (US) and Kanata, ON (international).

The defining feature of CertWise today is its announced discontinuation: Holmes Corporation will wind down the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation following PMI's regulatory change requiring live instructor-led PMP training to be delivered only by PMI Authorized Training Partners using PMI's own course materials. The last order date is June 15, 2026; the recommended final class session is June 30, 2026; and the online product will be discontinued on July 1, 2027. The parent has indicated it hopes to engage partners through other professional development opportunities, but no successor product under the CertWise brand has been announced.

CertWise firmographics

Firmographics
Name
CertWise
Legal name
Holmes Corporation
Website
https://certwise.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2015
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
CertWise, operated by Holmes Corporation, is a B2B publisher of PMP exam preparation course materials sold through education partners and instructors, currently being discontinued following PMI rule changes effective 2026–2027.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CertWise industry classification

Industry
Product category
Professional Certification Training
NAICS
Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)
akta.pro secondary industries
Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD), Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA)

Keywords

  • PMP exam preparation
  • Project management certification
  • Professional certification training
  • Online learning system
  • Course material licensing

Where CertWise is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Eagan
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

CertWise business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. PMP Exam Preparation Course Materials: CertWise generates revenue by selling the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation to education partners, coordinators, and instructors. The product includes online access with a 12-month license period.
  2. Course Material Sales: Sale of course materials to education providers with a 30-day return policy for unused items in original condition with unactivated online portions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

CertWise product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CertWise sells the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation, an integrated learning package of printed course materials and an online platform with a 12-month license period. The product is sold to education partners (schools, training organizations) and their instructors/coordinators, who use the materials to deliver instructor-led PMP certification training to project management professionals preparing for the PMI PMP exam.

Product overview

CertWise is a single-product training platform for PMP (Project Management Professional) certification exam preparation. The CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation is the company's sole offering, combining printed course materials with an online learning platform. This integrated system includes study guides, practice tests, and online resources. Following PMI's announcement that only PMI Authorized Training Partners (ATP) can deliver qualifying training starting late Q4 2026, along with the launch of an updated PMP exam on July 9, 2026, Holmes Corporation has made the difficult decision to discontinue the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation. Key discontinuation dates include June 15, 2026 (last day to order materials), June 30, 2026 (recommended final class session), and July 1, 2027 (online product discontinued).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation

Companies that use CertWise

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

CertWise technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

CertWise partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

CertWise competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Master of Project Academy: Boutique PMP and project management certification training provider with online courseware and instructor-led programs. Comparable product focus on PMP exam preparation.
  • GreyCampus: Professional certification training provider with PMP exam preparation courses delivered online and through enterprise partnerships. Comparable exam prep curriculum and digital learning model.
  • RMC Learning Solutions: Rita Mulcahy's PMP exam prep publisher offering print and digital courseware through training partners. Closely comparable to CertWise in product format, B2B channel model, and PMP exam focus.
  • PM PrepCast: Cornelius Fichtner's PMP exam prep podcast and course platform serving PMP candidates directly and through partner channels. Comparable exam prep focus and digital courseware delivery.
  • KnowledgeHut: Provider of professional certification training including PMP exam prep, sold to individuals and corporate training buyers. Comparable PMP curriculum, instructor-led delivery, and B2B channel motion.
  • Simplilearn: Professional certification training provider with a strong PMP exam prep offering delivered online to individual learners and corporate partners. Overlaps with CertWise on PMP content and instructor-led delivery.
  • PMTraining: Specialist PMP certification training provider selling instructor materials and exam prep courses to training organizations. Directly comparable product and B2B partner go-to-market.
  • Velociteach: Provider of PMP exam prep courseware and instructor materials, now operating within PMI's Authorized Training Partner ecosystem. Comparable product scope and instructor-led delivery model to CertWise.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

CertWise social profiles

Digital presence

CertWise financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CertWise leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

CertWise funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CertWise M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CertWise

What does CertWise do?

CertWise sells the CertWise Learning System for PMP Exam Preparation, an integrated learning package of printed course materials and an online platform with a 12-month license period. The product is sold to education partners (schools, training organizations) and their instructors/coordinators, who use the materials to deliver instructor-led PMP certification training to project management professionals preparing for the PMI PMP exam.

Is CertWise a public or private company?

CertWise is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was CertWise founded?

CertWise was founded in 2015. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is CertWise based?

CertWise is headquartered in Eagan, United States, in the North America region.

How does CertWise make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. PMP Exam Preparation Course Materials are the primary driver. The others are course Material Sales.

Who are CertWise's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Master of Project Academy, GreyCampus, RMC Learning Solutions, PM PrepCast, KnowledgeHut, Simplilearn, PMTraining and Velociteach.

Does CertWise have an API?

No public API is recorded for CertWise.

What industry is CertWise in?

CertWise's product category is Professional Certification Training. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDANAIAE, Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL), with a secondary code of EDAGADAD, Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.). Its NAICS code is 611691 and its SIC code is 8200.

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