Excellence Learning

What Excellence Learning does

Excellence Learning, legally registered as Tamyiz Al-A'mal Al-Idariya Company (شركة تميز الأعمال الإدارية), is a Riyadh-based Saudi training and consulting firm founded in 2012 with 11-50 employees. The company specializes in professional certification preparation across organizational excellence disciplines including project management, change management, strategic planning, quality management, and innovation. It operates through two divisions: Excellence Learning (training delivery) and Excellence Consulting (advisory services), and is the first ACMP-accredited training provider in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Name

Excellence Learning

Legal name

Tamyiz Al-A'mal Al-Idariya Company (شركة تميز الأعمال الإدارية)

Website

https://excellencelrn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Excellence Learning is a Riyadh-based professional training and consulting firm accredited by ACMP, PMI, GInI, ASP, HRCI, and CPD that prepares Saudi individuals and organizations for internationally recognized certifications (PMP, CCMP, CInP, SPP, etc.) in project, change, strategic, and quality management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Management consulting
• Certification preparation
• Organizational excellence
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: The primary revenue stream is fee-based professional training programs. Courses are offered both in-person (at client sites or in Riyadh) and online/remotely. Individual registration fees range from 1,800 to 4,500 SAR depending on the program. Early-bird discounts are available, and group pricing (for 5+ trainees) is offered at reduced per-trainee rates. Programs are typically 3-7 days in duration.
2. Corporate/Private In-Company Training: Organizations can request customized in-company training delivered at their premises. Pricing for private courses is negotiated directly with the company. This B2B enterprise sales motion targets government and corporate clients for group enrollments.
3. Professional Certification Exam Preparation: The company prepares candidates for internationally recognized professional certifications including PMP, CCMP, CInP, RMP, PBA, PgMP, PfMP, ACP, CAPM, SPP, SMP, KPIP, PHRi, SPHRi, aPHRi, and others. Revenue is bundled with training course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Excellence Learning provides accredited professional certification preparation and management consulting services focused on organizational excellence disciplines — project management, change management, strategic planning, quality management, innovation, risk, and HR. Programs are delivered in-person in Riyadh, online via the Samel platform, or as customized in-company training at client premises across Saudi Arabia. The company also operates Excellence Consulting as a separate advisory arm.

Product overview

Excellence Learning operates as a Saudi professional training and consulting company with two main business arms: Excellence Learning (training delivery) and Excellence Consulting (specialized management consulting). The training portfolio is centered on the Excellence Talent Square (ETS) competency framework, covering four core domains — strategic management, project management, change management, and quality management — supported by additional domains such as risk management and innovation. Training is delivered through in-person sessions in Riyadh (with some programs in Qassim), live remote online courses, and the Samil e-learning platform built on TalentLMS. The company also runs the Excellence Forum as a monthly knowledge-sharing community event and the Excellence Business Center (BEC) for proprietary certifications. The product suite includes professional certification preparation programs covering internationally recognized credentials from PMI, ACMP, GInI, ASP, OMG, HRCI, and others, alongside private on-site training and free training needs consultation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Excellence Talent Square (ETS) (مربع مواهب التميز المؤسسي): An innovative model for organizational excellence skills covering strategic management, project management, change management, and quality management.
• Samil Platform (منصة صامل)
• Excellence Forum (ملتقى Excellence)
• Business Excellence Center BEC (مركز تميز الأعمال BEC)

Products and services

• Professional Certification Preparation Programs Instructor-led and live-online preparation courses for 16+ internationally recognized certifications including PMP, CAPM, RMP, PBA, PgMP, PfMP, ACP (PMI); CCMP, CMC (ACMP); CInP (GInI); SPP, SMP (ASP); BPMP (OMG); KPIP; PHRi, SPHRi, aPHRi (HRCI). Designed for working professionals and government/corporate clients seeking accredited credentials in project, change, strategic, innovation, and quality management.
• Private On-Site (In-Company) Training Bespoke training engagements where organizations select any program from the 50+ course catalog to be delivered at their premises, with a needs assessment, custom learning path design, and certification recommendations tailored to the client's workforce. Pricing is negotiated directly with Excellence Learning.
• Excellence Consulting Services Specialized management consulting delivered by the Excellence Consulting division covering strategic planning, project management, change management, quality management, risk management, knowledge management, and innovation management for organizations in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellence Talent Square (ETS) Certification Program Proprietary competency framework and certification covering four core domains — Strategic Management, Project Management, Change Management, and Quality Management — plus supporting areas (Risk Management, Knowledge Management, Innovation Management). Offered as a training program and a professional certification (ESP), CPD-accredited.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ CCMP-certified professionals trained in Saudi Arabia, representing the first wave of certified change management professionals in the country
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Association for Change Management Professionals (ACMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence Learning is the first company in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East accredited by ACMP to deliver CCMP (Certified Change Management Professional) certification training aligned with ACMP's Standard for Change Management. This accreditation is central to the company's change management offerings and represents its flagship certification partnership. The company maintains a dedicated web page listing the first 100+ CCMP holders in Saudi Arabia.
• Global Innovation Institute (GInI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence Learning is an accredited training partner of the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) to deliver the CInP (Certified Innovation Professional) certification program based on GInI's Master Innovation Applied book. The company is authorized to prepare candidates for the CInP examination and certification.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcellence Learning is an authorized training provider for multiple PMI certifications including PMP, CAPM, RMP, PBA, PgMP, PfMP, and ACP. PMI is the globally leading professional association for project management, and Excellence Learning's curriculum is aligned with PMBOK and PMI standards.
• CPD Standards Office (UK)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral Excellence Learning certification programs (BPMP, KPIP, CMC-Arabic) are accredited by the CPD Standards Office in the UK, which provides international continuing professional development accreditation that enhances the credibility of these certifications.
• Association for Strategic Planning (ASP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcellence Learning is an authorized training provider for ASP's strategic planning professional certifications including SPP (Strategic Planning Professional) and SMP (Strategic Management Professional). The curriculum is aligned with the ASPBOK (Association for Strategic Planning Body of Knowledge).
• Object Management Group (OMG)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcellence Learning's Business Process Management Professional (BPMP) program is designed to align with OMG's business process management methodology. The program prepares candidates for OMG's three-level business process management certification.
• HR Certification Institute (HRCI)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcellence Learning offers PHRi (Professional in Human Resources) certification preparation courses accredited by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), an internationally recognized HR professional certification body.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a leading online certification training provider covering PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, Six Sigma, and change management courses for working professionals globally. It directly overlaps Excellence Learning in PMP exam prep, online bootcamp delivery, and certification-aligned content, though at greater scale and via a self-paced/online model.
• The Knowledge Academy: The Knowledge Academy is a UK-headquartered training provider offering PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, and management certification courses globally via classroom and online formats. It is comparable to Excellence Learning in PMP-aligned curriculum breadth and instructor-led certification preparation.
• iCert Global: iCert Global offers PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Six Sigma, and IT certification preparation across in-person, live virtual, and self-paced formats. It is a direct peer to Excellence Learning given its PMP-aligned curriculum, Saudi/MENA delivery presence, and enterprise training motion.
• KnowledgeHut: KnowledgeHut is a global provider of professional certification exam preparation including PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, and Lean Six Sigma, delivered via live instructor-led virtual and in-person formats. It is highly comparable to Excellence Learning in offering, target learner profile, and certification-aligned curriculum.
• Lean Six Sigma Institute: Lean Six Sigma Institute is a global training provider delivering Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, and continuous improvement certification programs. It is comparable to Excellence Learning in the Lean Six Sigma / Quality Management course line under the company's ETS framework.
• Invensis Learning: Invensis Learning delivers PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum, and Six Sigma certification training to professionals and enterprises worldwide. It is comparable to Excellence Learning as a dedicated certification prep provider serving individual professionals and corporate clients with similar course catalogs.

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is a global enterprise training provider covering IT, project management, cybersecurity, and leadership, with multiple PMI accreditations. It overlaps Excellence Learning in PMP/PMI credential prep but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger global footprint and portfolio.
• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform that offers PMP, Agile, and Six Sigma exam prep programs via partnerships with universities and certification bodies. It is comparable as a broad-incumbent alternative that competes for individual professional learners with low-cost, self-paced content.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is an enterprise learning provider offering digital leadership, project management (PMP), and compliance training to global corporations. It overlaps Excellence Learning as an enterprise training alternative with broader content but a different delivery model (self-paced digital content plus enterprise licenses).
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is an established global IT and business training provider with PMI-aligned PMP and project management courses alongside a much broader technology and instructor-led catalog. It is comparable as a broad-incumbent alternative in PMP and management training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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