Microwin

What Microwin does

Microwin AG is a privately held Swiss IT training and IT services company headquartered in Wallisellen near Zürich, founded around 1994. It claims to be the first officially Microsoft certified training company in Switzerland and has trained over 25,000 course participants across its three-decade history. The company operates a hybrid IT training and IT services model, combining curriculum delivery with practical consulting work that it states creates a mutually reinforcing feedback loop between teaching and field experience.

The core product is a broad IT training catalog covering Microsoft technologies (Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Security), cloud, artificial intelligence, ITIL/IT service management, security, project management (IPMA, PMI), and adjacent vendor stacks (Adobe, CompTIA, Cisco, Citrix, VMware, LPI, EXIN, ISACA, Veeam). Courses are delivered through four modalities: in-person at the Wallisellen training facility, LiveStream online via Microsoft Teams, mobile on-site delivery via the Flying Classroom concept, and self-paced or blended formats (MOC On-Demand, Digital Learning PLUS). The IT services arm provides consulting, development consulting, support with floorwalker assistance, digitalization/security/privacy advisory, migration, and software testing. The company also rents its training rooms for external events.

Microwin monetizes through per-course tuition for individuals (CHF 2,290 to CHF 5,600 per course, with bundle bootcamps at discount), project-based and retainer corporate training and consulting engagements, and venue rental. It serves two primary segments: individual IT professionals seeking certification and career advancement, and corporate clients purchasing customized Firmenkurse (company courses) for employee upskilling. A secondary segment of IT beginners and career changers targets the Swiss federal qualification (Eidgenössischer Fachausweis) pathway. Its go-to-market is sales-led with self-serve online booking for individuals and direct enterprise sales for corporate work, all confined to the Swiss domestic market.

Name

Microwin

Legal name

Microwin AG

Website

https://microwin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Microwin AG is a Swiss IT training and IT services provider offering Microsoft, cloud, AI, and certification courses to individual professionals and corporate clients in Switzerland, delivered in-person in Wallisellen, online via LiveStream, and on-site via Flying Classroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ)

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Microsoft Office training
• Corporate IT training
• IT consulting services
• Cybersecurity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallisellen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Training Courses: Individual and group IT training courses delivered in-person at Wallisellen or via LiveStream. Courses range from 1-day seminars to multi-week bootcamps and lead to international certifications (Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, etc.) or Swiss federal qualifications (Eidgenössischer Fachausweis). Revenue is generated through per-course fees charged to participants.
2. Corporate Training & Consulting: Customized Firmenkurse (corporate courses), IT consulting, development consulting, and support services delivered at client locations. Revenue is generated through project-based or retainer-based engagements for enterprise clients.
3. Training Facility Rental: Modern training center rooms available for rental in Wallisellen near Zürich, including full catering service. Revenue generated through venue booking fees for external events and seminars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Microwin AG delivers instructor-led IT training courses covering Microsoft, Cloud/Azure, Microsoft 365, AI, Security, ITIL, project management, and professional skills, delivered in-person at its Wallisellen training center near Zürich, via LiveStream online (Microsoft Teams), or on-site at client locations through its Flying Classroom concept. The company complements training with professional IT consulting, development, support, floorwalker, and testing services, and also rents out its modern training facilities. Course fees are charged per participant, with bundles/bootcamps, education vouchers (Bildungsgutscheine), and corporate (Firmenkurse) engagements available.

Product overview

Microwin AG is an IT training and services company offering instructor-led and online training courses combined with professional IT consulting services. The core offerings include IT Training programs covering Microsoft technologies (Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform), Cloud & Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Security, ITIL/IT Service Management, and professional skills development. Complementary services include IT consulting, support with floorwalker assistance, migration services, development consulting, and testing services. Training is delivered through multiple modalities: in-person at their Wallisellen facility near Zurich, via LiveStream (online through Microsoft Teams), at client sites through Flying Classroom, as self-paced MOC On-Demand, or through blended Digital Learning PLUS. Bundle courses and bootcamps combine multiple related courses at discounted prices for comprehensive certification preparation. The company also rents out training facilities and offers education vouchers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Training Instructor-led and online IT training courses covering Microsoft, cloud, AI, security, project management, and professional skills for individuals and organizations at all qualification levels.
• IT Services Professional IT consulting and support services including digitalization, security, privacy, development consulting, support with floorwalker assistance, and software testing for organizations.
• LiveStream Training Online instructor-led training delivered via Microsoft Teams that allows participants to attend any course remotely with the same experience as in-person attendance, available for the full course catalog.
• Training Rooms for Rent Modern training facilities in Wallisellen (near Zürich) available for rental by external organizations, including equipment and optional full catering service.
• Flying Classroom Mobile training service that brings courses to client locations, enabling in-company training sessions, workshops, and individual coaching at a location of the customer's choice.
• Cloud & Azure Training Comprehensive Microsoft Azure and cloud computing training covering administration, architecture, security, and DevOps for IT professionals and organizations.
• Microsoft 365 Training Training programs for Microsoft 365 administration, collaboration tools, security, and endpoint management for IT administrators and end users.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training AI and machine learning courses covering Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, prompt engineering, and AI implementation strategies for professionals and organizations.
• ITIL Training IT Service Management training based on the ITIL framework, covering versions 4 and 5 for IT service management professionals.
• Security Training Cybersecurity training covering CompTIA certifications, CISSP, CISM, and Microsoft security technologies for IT security professionals and organizations.
• Bundle Courses (Bootcamps) Combined multi-course packages offered at discounted pricing for comprehensive certifications such as Cloud/Azure Engineer, Microsoft 365 Engineer, and Client/Server Engineer.
• Firmenkurse (Corporate Training) Customized in-company training programs tailored to organizational needs, delivered on-site at client locations or via the Flying Classroom concept.
• Individual Training (Einzelschulungen) One-on-one coaching and personalized training sessions for individuals seeking customized learning experiences.
• MOC On-Demand Microsoft Official Courses (MOC) delivered as self-paced online training with videos, text, hands-on labs, and knowledge tests.
• Digital Learning PLUS Hybrid training approach combining self-study materials with instructor-led workshop sessions for blended learning.
• Education Vouchers (Bildungsgutscheine) Prepaid education vouchers available for purchase at favorable conditions to cover the cost of training courses for individuals or employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ course participants trained successfully

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing strategic partnership as the first officially Microsoft certified training company in Switzerland. Microwin offers comprehensive Microsoft certification courses including Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Security, and more. This partnership enables access to official courseware, exam preparations, and favorable pricing arrangements for participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge (Skillsoft): Global Knowledge is a major global IT training provider with deep relationships to Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, and other vendors, offering both classroom and digital learning formats. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same vendor-authorized training category, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is a large global network of IT training centers offering Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and other vendor certification courses plus corporate IT training. Comparable to Microwin in instructor-led authorized certification training and corporate upskilling, but operating at much larger scale as a broad franchise-based incumbent.
• Cegos Group: Cegos is a global corporate training and consulting group offering IT, leadership, project management, and soft-skills programs across multiple countries. Comparable to Microwin in corporate upskilling offerings (including IPMA/PMI-aligned project management), but operates as a broad incumbent across multiple geographies and training domains.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft (including Pluralsight, Global Knowledge, and SumTotal) is a global leader in corporate digital learning and IT training with broad content across cloud, security, leadership, and compliance. Comparable to Microwin as a corporate IT training provider serving workforce upskilling needs, but operating as a broad incumbent at enterprise scale.

Emerging players

• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a leading online technology learning platform focused on IT, cloud, security, and software development skills for professionals and enterprises. Comparable to Microwin in target audience (IT professionals) and technology curriculum, but competes as an emerging digital-first alternative to instructor-led authorized training.

Direct peers

• Digicomp Academy AG: Digicomp Academy is a leading Swiss IT training provider offering instructor-led courses across Microsoft, Cisco, and other vendor certifications with facilities in Zürich, Bern, Basel, and Lausanne. Directly comparable to Microwin as the other major authorized IT training brand targeting the same Swiss corporate and individual customers.
• Firebrand Training: Firebrand Training is an accelerated IT training provider specializing in intensive bootcamps and instructor-led certification prep courses for Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and other vendors. Comparable to Microwin in vendor-authorized accelerated IT training and certification bootcamp format (5-day Server Hybrid Administrator bootcamp), but with a primarily UK/DACH delivery footprint.
• Fast Lane (part of Skillsoft): Fast Lane operates authorized IT training centers in Switzerland and across EMEA/DACH for Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and other vendors. Closely comparable to Microwin in vendor-authorized certification training and corporate IT upskilling offerings, with overlapping customer base in Swiss enterprises.

Regional players

• QA Ltd (Tungsten Automation / Aptech): QA is one of the UK's largest IT training providers offering vendor-authorized courses (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, VMware) plus corporate apprenticeships and consulting. Comparable to Microwin in instructor-led vendor certification training, but operates primarily in UK markets rather than Switzerland.
• School of IT (Schule für Informatik): School of IT is a Swiss-based technology training provider offering Microsoft, cloud, and digital transformation courses primarily to Swiss enterprises and professionals. Comparable to Microwin as a Swiss-headquartered IT training provider serving similar German-speaking Swiss customers, though operating with a different course portfolio mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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