MKM Global

What MKM Global does

MKM Global LLC is a privately held U.S. consulting and specialized training firm (operating as MKM Global Institute) that delivers professional development, certification, and continuing education programs to government agencies, private-sector organizations, non-profits, higher education institutions, and healthcare providers. The firm was founded by Dr. Mohammed K. Moussavi, a Ph.D.-credentialed educator and researcher with 30+ years of experience in computers, data networking, telecommunications, and electrical engineering. Operations are run from a U.S. base in the Philadelphia/Washington D.C. metropolitan area, with secondary event activity in Istanbul, Turkey.

The core product is a virtual university platform offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, technical certifications, and executive management courses across ten training verticals, including cybersecurity, leadership, GIS, sustainable management, project management, public administration, information technology, business, humanity and health, and global higher education. Delivery spans online courses, asynchronous training modules, synchronous videoconferencing classrooms, web-based meetings, face-to-face classes, business seminars, and industrial visits. The firm also operates the ICTMKM International Workshop Series (ICTMKM-21 in Washington D.C. and ICTMKM-22 in Istanbul), runs CISSP and GIS certification courses, and offers public sector consulting on topics including agricultural development, housing, monitoring and evaluation, and business process improvement.

MKM Global generates revenue through a mix of conference and workshop registration fees (e.g., $1,200 in-person / $500 online for ICTMKM-21), training and certification programs delivered onsite or web-based, professional consulting services, and subscription-style virtual university offerings. Distribution is hybrid, combining a self-serve virtual learning platform with event-driven direct sales to enterprise and government clients. Strategic partnerships with CYBR International (cybersecurity/blockchain content) and Smart Cities Group (smart cities content) extend the firm's delivery capacity without requiring fully in-house content production.

Name

MKM Global

Legal name

MKM Global LLC

Website

https://mkmglobal.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MKM Global LLC is a U.S.-based consulting and training firm (operating as MKM Global Institute) that delivers certification programs, executive education, and international workshops in cybersecurity, leadership, GIS, and public administration to government, business, non-profit, healthcare, and higher education clients across North America and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Education Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Cybersecurity education
• Executive management courses
• Public administration training
• Virtual university platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conference and Workshop Registration: MKM Global generates revenue through registration fees for international workshops and conferences such as ICTMKM-21, with tiered pricing for in-person and online participation.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from cybersecurity certification programs (CISSP courses), GIS training, and professional development workshops offered onsite and web-based.
3. Educational Programs: Virtual university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, technical certifications and executive management courses via various delivery formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MKM Global operates the MKM Global Institute, a virtual university and professional training platform offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, technical certifications, and executive management courses across ten domains (cyber security, leadership, GIS, sustainable management, project management, public administration, information technology, business, health, and global higher education). Courses are delivered through multiple modalities including online courses, asynchronous training modules, synchronous videoconferencing, face-to-face classes, and international workshops (ICTMKM series).

Product overview

MKM Global Institute is a virtual university and education platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of training programs and consulting services. The core offering includes global higher education programs, professional certifications, and executive management courses delivered through multiple modalities including online courses, asynchronous training modules, synchronous videoconferencing, face-to-face classes, and industrial visits. The product portfolio encompasses distinct training verticals: Business and Management, Information Technology and Communications, Health Education, Education and Training Programs, and Public Sector Consulting. Additionally, the company organizes the ICTMKM International Workshop Series featuring cyber security, blockchain, leadership, smart cities, and sustainable management tracks. The company also provides GIS/Geospatial Training and Certification programs, and Cyber Security training including CISSP certification preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MKM Global Institute A virtual university platform offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, technical certifications, and executive management courses for organizations and individuals. Delivered through online courses, asynchronous training modules, synchronous videoconferencing classrooms, web-based meetings, face-to-face classes, business seminars, and industrial visits.
• ICTMKM International Workshop Series Educational workshop series covering cyber security, blockchain, leadership, smart cities, geospatial information systems, and sustainable management. Held internationally including ICTMKM-21 in Washington D.C. and ICTMKM-22 in Istanbul.
• Cybersecurity Training and Certification Programs CISSP certification preparation and broader cybersecurity training including enterprise security solutions, blockchain security (BlindSpot), and awareness programs delivered onsite and via web-based formats to enterprise and government clients.
• GIS and Geospatial Training Programs Training in geospatial information systems (GIS) and remote sensing topics, taught by domain specialists and integrated into the broader MKM Global Institute curriculum.
• Health Services Training Programs Courses including Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Services, Actionable Evaluation in Public Health, Health Promotion Development, Logic Modeling for Health Interventions, and Child and Family Health Services.
• Public Sector Consulting Consulting services for agricultural development, housing, community development, monitoring and evaluation, public finance, business process improvement, and contracting services, targeted at public sector and government clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• First ICTMKM-2021 workshop described as 'grand success' exceeding expectations with participants from business, government, and non-profit sectors

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Smart Cities GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Smart Cities Group, led by William Twelow, is involved in MKM Global workshops addressing smart cities and community design topics. Twelow serves as Chairman of the Board for Smart Cities Group and co-chairman for Smart Cities Industries.
• CYBR InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2021MKM Global LLC collaborated with CYBR International to organize the first MKM Global International workshop (ICTMKM-2021). CYBR International, led by CEO Shawn R. Key, brought together consultants, researchers, innovators, and educators to provide intensive training covering state-of-the-art concepts in information technology, security, and sustainability. Shawn Key serves as Leader and Coordinator for the Cyber Security and Blockchain Panel.
• Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner CenterminorOthers · 30 August 2021Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center in Virginia served as the venue for the ICTMKM-21 conference, offering discounted hotel rates for conference attendees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Learning Tree International: Provider of instructor-led IT and management training courses for government and enterprises, with both in-person and online delivery. Closely aligned with MKM's multi-modality training model and government/enterprise customer base.
• American Management Association: Non-profit membership organization offering management and leadership training, seminars, and certification programs. Comparable to MKM's executive management, leadership, and business training programs delivered in multiple formats.
• GP Strategies Corporation: Corporate training and performance improvement company serving government and enterprise clients with leadership, IT, and operational training. Directly comparable to MKM's professional development and consulting services for government/enterprise.
• Pluralsight: Technology skills training platform focused on IT, cybersecurity, and cloud skills with certification prep. Comparable to MKM's IT and cybersecurity training portfolio serving enterprise and government clients.
• SANS Institute: Specialized provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, including preparation for credentials like CISSP and GIAC. Directly comparable to MKM's CISSP and cybersecurity curriculum and certification revenue stream.
• Esri Academy: Official training provider for Esri's GIS platform offering GIS courses, certifications, and instructor-led training. Directly comparable to MKM's GIS training and certification program vertical.

Broad incumbents

• edX: Online university-level courses and degree programs platform founded by Harvard and MIT. Overlaps with MKM's degree-granting virtual university and professional certification offerings.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise learning platform offering professional development, leadership, IT, and cybersecurity training with subscription and certification programs. Overlaps with MKM's broad professional development catalog across multiple verticals.
• Coursera: Large online learning platform offering courses, certificates, and degrees from universities and companies. Comparable to MKM Global's virtual university offering undergraduate/graduate programs and certifications, though at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• KnowBe4: Security awareness training provider focused on phishing simulation and cybersecurity education for enterprises. Comparable to MKM's cybersecurity awareness training vertical for enterprise and healthcare organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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