Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization

What Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization does

Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization (TOCICO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation incorporated in Washington State, USA, with operational offices in Hamburg, New York, that develops and administers global certification standards for the Theory of Constraints (TOC) management methodology originated by Dr. Eli Goldratt. The organization operates a three-tier credentialing framework — Fundamentals Certification (TOCFC™), Practitioner Certification (TOCPC™), and Implementer Certification (TOCIC™) — across five solution areas: Thinking Processes (TP), Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), Finance and Measures (FM), Supply Chain Logistics (SCL), and Production and Operations Management (POM). Its core product, the TOCICO Learning Center, runs on Thinkific and hosts more than 750 conference video proceedings and 150+ past webinar recordings.

TOCICO monetizes through four primary streams: annual and lifetime membership subscriptions (with member discounts layered across all offerings), per-exam certification fees ranging from $99 (member Fundamentals) to $297 (non-member Practitioner/Implementer, bundled with a one-year membership), event revenue from the annual TOC Innovation Summit and other conferences, and donation income — including a tiered $500–$25,000+ Digital Transformation capital campaign. Distribution is hybrid: self-serve registration through the Learning Center platform, in-person exam administration at global venues (e.g., Bogota, Seoul), and direct corporate membership for organizations upskilling teams. Marketing and community engagement are driven through a multi-channel mix including the company website, email, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter/X, weekly webinars on BigMarker, and the annual summit (the next edition scheduled at the University of Manchester, September 2–4, 2026).

The organization serves three primary customer segments: individual TOC practitioners and consultants seeking validated credentials, enterprises and government agencies building internal TOC capability (with named adopters including BAE Systems, WiseTech Global, Embraer, Mazda, RBSL, Vulcan, Belgotex, the US Marine Corps, and Godrej Consumer Products), and academics and researchers accessing peer-reviewed TOC work. Strategic partners include Thinkific, BigMarker, Goldratt's Marketing Group, Exepron (PALS), WiseTech Global (Black Belt in Thinking), Flying Logic, and the nonprofit TOC for Education. Jennifer Eckman serves as General Manager, overseeing the Digital Transformation Initiative and day-to-day operations.

Name

Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization

Legal name

Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization

Website

https://tocico.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops and administers globally recognized three-tier Theory of Constraints certifications (Fundamentals, Practitioner, Implementer) and supports a worldwide community of practitioners and enterprises through memberships, annual summits, and a digital learning center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Membership learning programs
• Professional training services
• Nonprofit certification body
• Standards development organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodinville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Certification Exams: Revenue from Fundamentals, Practitioner, and Implementer certification exams. Members receive discounted pricing. Non-member fees include 1-year membership.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and lifetime membership subscriptions providing access to learning center content, webinars, conferences at discounts, and member benefits including PALS access and Black Belt in Thinking course.
3. Events and Conferences: TOC Innovation Summit and other conferences generate revenue through registrations and sponsorship opportunities.
4. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, TOCICO accepts donations including digital transformation campaign contributions and special purpose donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TOCICO develops and administers globally recognized Theory of Constraints (TOC) certifications across three tiers: Fundamentals (TOCFC™), Practitioner (TOCPC™), and Implementer (TOCIC™). These certifications span six TOC solution areas: TOC core, Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), Thinking Processes (TP), Supply Chain Logistics (SCL), Production and Operations Management (POM), and Finance and Measures (FM). The certifications are delivered through a Thinkific-based Learning Center, supported by weekly webinars, an annual global summit, and an annual/lifetime membership program.

Product overview

TOCICO offers a multi-tiered certification and learning ecosystem for the Theory of Constraints methodology. The portfolio consists of three certification levels: Fundamentals Certifications (TOCFC™) at Level 1 covering six domains (TOC, CCPM, TP, SCL, POM, FM), Practitioner Certifications (TOCPC™) at Level 2 for four solution areas (Thinking Processes, Critical Chain Project Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Finance and Measures), and TOC Implementer Certification (TOCIC™) at Level 3. These certifications are supported by the TOCICO Learning Center, a digital platform providing on-demand access to over 750+ conference video proceedings and 150+ webinar recordings. Additional offerings include the TOC Innovation Summit (annual global conference), TOCICO Masterclass Series (exclusive member webinars), and the TOC Strategic Thinking Process Program "Jonah".

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOC Fundamentals Certification (TOCFC™) Globally recognized Fundamentals-level certification demonstrating clear foundational understanding of TOC core beliefs, concepts, and principles. First step toward Certified Practitioner or Certified Implementer credentials.
• CCPM Fundamentals Certification (TOCFC™) Fundamentals-level certification for Critical Chain Project Management concepts, covering project network construction, scheduling practices, and CCPM control metrics.
• Thinking Processes Fundamentals Certification (TOCFC™) Fundamentals-level certification for TOC Thinking Processes, assessing knowledge and comprehension of TOC's core problem-solving methodology.
• Supply Chain Logistics Fundamentals Certification (TOCFC™) Fundamentals-level certification for Supply Chain Logistics concepts, covering Five Focusing Steps, constraints, and demand-driven pull replenishment within the TOC framework.
• Production and Operations Management Fundamentals Certification (TOCFC™) Fundamentals-level certification for Production and Operations Management, covering Five Focusing Steps, constraints, Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR/SDBR), and TOC philosophy and Thinking Processes.
• Finance and Measures Fundamentals Certification (TOCFC™) Fundamentals-level certification for Finance and Measures, covering TOC Throughput Accounting principles and TOC approach to financial decision-making.
• Thinking Processes Practitioner Certification (TOCPC™) Practitioner-level certification demonstrating ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate Thinking Processes concepts, measuring deeper capability including analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and ability to select and apply Thinking Processes in new situations.
• Critical Chain Project Management Practitioner Certification (TOCPC™) Practitioner-level certification for Critical Chain Project Management, demonstrating ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate CCPM concepts for project management excellence.
• Supply Chain Logistics Practitioner Certification (TOCPC™) Practitioner-level certification for Production Operations Management and Supply Chain Logistics, demonstrating ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate supply chain concepts through TOC methodologies.
• Finance and Measures Practitioner Certification (TOCPC™) Practitioner-level certification for Finance and Measures, demonstrating practical knowledge of managerial and financial accounting and ability to compare with TOC Throughput Accounting.
• TOC Implementer Certification (TOCIC™) Highest-level certification (Level 3) for TOC professionals, requiring applicants to be Practitioner Certified and complete a detailed implementation assessment including pre-assessment interview and full panel presentation.
• TOCICO Membership Annual and lifetime membership subscriptions providing access to Learning Center content, webinars, conferences at discounts, PALS access, Black Belt in Thinking course, and member benefits.
• Corporate Membership Program Organizational memberships for companies seeking to build internal TOC capability and achieve breakthrough performance improvements through team upskilling.
• TOCICO Learning Center Digital learning hub providing on-demand access to TOC insights, tools, and real-world applications across every sector, including over 750+ conference video proceedings and 150+ past webinar recordings, hosted on the Thinkific platform.
• TOC Innovation Summit Annual global gathering for people applying the Theory of Constraints in real organizations, featuring conferences, workshops, and networking across industries and levels of maturity.
• TOCICO Masterclass Series Exclusive member benefit featuring expert-led sessions on how TOC has changed rules to unlock major improvements in organizational results.
• TOC Strategic Thinking Process Program "Jonah" Advanced program for strategic thinking processes based on Jonah's methodology, part of the TOCICO certification pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• TOC principles have been used by corporations to achieve immediate and amazing results in various industries

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationThinkific serves as the learning platform and course hosting infrastructure for TOCICO's learning center, enabling delivery of video content, course materials, and certification exam enrollment.
• Stripe and Authorize.netcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party payment processing providers handling secure payment transactions for membership fees, certification exams, and event registrations.
• Goldratt's Marketing GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides TOC self-learning materials and resources including The Goal movie and Dr. Goldratt's exclusive originals. Members receive special discounts through this partnership.
• Exepron (PALS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive member benefit provides free Advanced Learning Membership with PALS from Exepron for TOCICO members, enhancing practical TOC application skills.
• TOC for EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to providing TOC thinking tools for children and educators. TOCICO promotes this organization through special donation options, with 100% of donations going directly to TOC for Education's work.
• WiseTech GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 Outstanding Product Award recipient (Black Belt in Thinking) and 2018 High Growth TOC Company of the Year. Developer of TOC-based logistics software and training programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scrum Alliance: Founding professional certification body for Scrum (CSM, CSPO, CSP) running membership, training, and certification programs aimed at agile practitioners. Closely analogous operating model to TOCICO — nonprofit-style professional association, multi-tier certifications, community-driven growth — though focused on a different (agile) methodology.
• Project Management Institute (PMI): Largest global project management certification body (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP), running on the same fundamental model as TOCICO — multi-tier professional certifications, annual memberships, global exam administration, and large annual conferences. Directly comparable because TOCICO's CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management) certification competes in the same practitioner credentialing category.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ): Long-standing professional certification body for quality and process improvement (CQE, CQA, CSSBB Six Sigma Black Belt). Highly comparable business model (membership, multi-tier certifications, conferences, training) and overlaps with TOCICO in serving operational improvement practitioners, though its flagship methodology (Six Sigma) competes with TOC.
• Scaled Agile (SAFe): Standard owner for the Scaled Agile Framework with a multi-tier certification ecosystem (SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Program Consultant, etc.) and a global community of certified practitioners. Closely mirrors TOCICO's tiered trademarked-certification model and competing for the same operational improvement mindshare within enterprises.
• Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM, formerly APICS): Premier supply chain and operations management certification body offering CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, and SCOR-P credentials on a membership-plus-exam model. Directly comparable to TOCICO's SCL (Supply Chain Logistics) and POM (Production and Operations Management) certification tracks, serving the same operational excellence practitioner audience.

Peers

• International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TOCICO
• Facebookfacebook.com/Theory-of-Constraints-International-Certification-Organization-98918483549/?ref=hl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tocico?trk=nav_account_sub_nav_company_admin

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Profiles1 record

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