PECB UK and Ireland

What PECB UK and Ireland does

PECB UK and Ireland operates as the UK and Ireland representative of PECB Inc. (legal entity PECB Group Pte. Ltd., incorporated in Singapore, with headquarters referenced in Montreal, Canada), a global certification and training organization founded in 2016–2017. The company develops and delivers professional training courses and certification programs built on international ISO standards across information security (ISO/IEC 27001, 27002, 27005, 27035), AI management (ISO/IEC 42001), business continuity (ISO 22301), crisis management (ISO 22361), privacy (ISO/IEC 27701, GDPR), GRC (ISO 31000, 37001, 37301), quality (ISO 9001), and emerging areas such as CMMC and innovation management (ISO 56001).

Its core technology consists of an online exam delivery system, eLearning infrastructure, the PECB Skills on-demand learning platform (over 3,000 training capsules), and browser-based technical labs for hands-on cybersecurity courses including Certified Lead Ethical Hacker, Cyber Threat Analyst, Digital Forensics Examiner, and Incident Responder. Supporting brands include PECB Skills, PECB Connect, myPECB (candidate portal), and PECB Insights Magazine. Underlying leadership in the UK and Ireland region includes Graeme Parker as Managing Director.

The business model is multi-stream: one-time training course fees (classroom, online, blended, self-study), certification exam fees with retake charges, recurring Annual Maintenance Fees to keep certifications active, eLearning subscriptions via PECB Skills, and partner channel revenue from a tiered authorized training network (Titanium, Gold, Silver). Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct online self-serve sales, a global partner reseller network, an annual international conference, content marketing, and webinars. The primary customers are individual professionals and SMB buyers seeking recognized credentials, with enterprise demand driven by regulatory and framework compliance needs (NIS 2, DORA, GDPR, CMMC, ISO management system standards).

Name

PECB UK and Ireland

Legal name

PECB Group Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://pecb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PECB UK and Ireland, the regional representative of global certification body PECB Group Pte. Ltd., delivers ISO-standard training courses and professional certifications in cybersecurity, AI management, privacy, GRC, and quality to individual professionals and enterprise compliance buyers across multiple regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• ISO certification training
• Cybersecurity training
• Information security management
• Professional certification programs
• Risk management training

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Revenue from instructor-led training courses across multiple ISO standards and cybersecurity domains. Courses include Foundation, Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor, and professional-level certifications.
2. Certification Exam Fees: Fees charged for certification examinations, with options for online exams and exam retakes. First exam attempt included with training; retake fees apply.
3. Annual Maintenance Fees: Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) required to maintain certifications active. First year included with training course completion.
4. eLearning and Self-Study: Revenue from self-paced online learning formats and eLearning course purchases.
5. Partner Channel Revenue: Revenue sharing or licensing arrangements with authorized training partners including Titanium, Gold, and Silver tier partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PECB UK and Ireland delivers professional training courses and internationally recognized certification programs built on ISO standards, covering information security (ISO/IEC 27001), AI management (ISO/IEC 42001), privacy (ISO/IEC 27701, GDPR), business continuity, GRC, quality, health and safety, and sustainability. Courses are offered in classroom, online instructor-led, blended, and self-paced eLearning formats, paired with certification exams, annual maintenance fees for credential renewal, and a dedicated PECB Skills on-demand learning platform.

Product overview

PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) is a global certification and training organization offering professional certification programs and training courses based on international ISO standards. The core offering consists of training courses and certifications covering areas including Information Security (ISO/IEC 27001), Artificial Intelligence Management (ISO/IEC 42001), Cybersecurity, Business Continuity (ISO 22301), Crisis Management, Cloud Security, and various other ISO management system standards. PECB Skills serves as an on-demand learning platform complementing instructor-led training courses. The company also operates the PECB Conference (annual global event) and publishes PECB Magazine. PECB certifications are internationally recognized credentials that validate professional competence in specific domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PECB Skills: On-demand learning platform with over 3,000 training capsules for professionals in digital trust areas including Information Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Digital Transformation, and AI
• PECB Connect
• PECB Insights Magazine
• myPECB

Products and services

• PECB Training Courses and Certification Programs Comprehensive portfolio of instructor-led, online, blended, and self-study training courses leading to internationally recognized PECB certifications across multiple ISO management system standards. Designed for individual professionals and organizational training buyers.
• PECB Skills Subscription-based on-demand learning platform with over 3,000 training capsules for professionals seeking flexible, self-paced development in digital trust and ISO-related domains.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System Training Training courses at Foundation, Lead Implementer, and Lead Auditor levels for professionals responsible for implementing or auditing information security management systems based on ISO/IEC 27001.
• ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System Training Training courses for professionals implementing, auditing, or operating AI management systems in compliance with the ISO/IEC 42001 international standard for AI governance.
• Technical Cybersecurity Training Hands-on technical courses including Certified Lead Ethical Hacker (CLEH), Certified Cyber Threat Analyst (CCTA), Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE), and Certified Incident Responder (CIR), featuring browser-based labs for practical skill development.
• Cloud Security Training Training courses for securing cloud computing environments, including cloud security fundamentals, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and cloud security program management.
• CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Training Training courses for the DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework, including CMMC Foundations level, to help DIB contractors achieve cybersecurity certification.
• Crisis Management Training Course Training for developing crisis management capabilities aligned with ISO 22361, covering crisis anticipation, assessment, prevention, response, and recovery for organizational resilience.
• ISO 56001 Innovation Management System Training Training courses for managing innovation effectively, emphasizing adaptability, uncertainty management, and creating value through structured innovation processes based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle per ISO 56001.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000+ subscribers on PECB Skills platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• CISO27regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCISO27 is a trusted partner delivering top-quality information security training across the Nordic region. PECB's comprehensive course materials and certifications enable CISO27 to provide clients with industry-leading knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.
• Koenig SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKoenig Solutions achieved Titanium Partner status with PECB's support, empowering the company to deliver high-quality ISO certification training in information security, compliance, and risk management in India.
• ABILENE AcademyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABILENE Academy partnered with PECB reporting that PECB's expertise, comprehensive training courses, and commitment to excellence have empowered their teams and strengthened their capabilities.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPECB and TÜV Rheinland partnership featured in article about building digital trust through online ISO training courses, indicating collaboration in training delivery.
• CMMC-AB (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body)coreTechnology or IntegrationPECB is among the first organizations approved as an Approved Publishing Partner (APP) for CMMC. Training courses are based on training curricula approved by the CMMC-AB's Body of Knowledge.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BSI Group: British Standards Institution offering ISO management system training and certification. The most like-for-like peer given PECB's ISO/IEC 27001, 9001 and 14001 portfolio, with overlapping auditor credentialing.
• ISC2: Global cybersecurity certification body offering CISSP and related credentials. Directly competes with PECB in information security professional certification, serving the same cybersecurity and GRC practitioners with overlapping curricula.
• PeopleCert: Owner of Axelos and issuer of ITIL, PRINCE2 and DevOps qualifications. Competes with PECB's project/process portfolio (ISO 21502, ISO/IEC 20000) for the same project manager and IT service management audience.
• Exin: Dutch-based certification body offering ISO, ITSM and cybersecurity credentials. Overlaps with PECB across ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and Privacy certifications, with similar partner-delivered exam and training infrastructure.
• CompTIA: Leading IT certification vendor offering Security+, Network+, CySA+ and related credentials. Competes with PECB for IT and cybersecurity professionals seeking foundational and intermediate certifications, with similar global exam delivery and partner training networks.
• EC-Council: Cybersecurity certification body behind CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and other offensive security credentials. Directly competes with PECB's Certified Lead Ethical Hacker (CLEH) and broader technical cybersecurity tracks.
• ISACA: International professional association issuing CISA, CISM, CRISC and other GRC/security certifications. Overlaps with PECB's ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor tracks for the same governance and risk professionals.
• SANS Institute: Premium cybersecurity training provider issuing GIAC certifications. Overlaps with PECB's technical cybersecurity courses (CCTA, CDFE, CIR) for hands-on cyber practitioner training, with similar global instructor-led model.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection and certification body operating ISO training academies. Competes head-to-head with PECB on ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses, particularly in EMEA and APAC.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with a broader portfolio spanning marine, energy and construction. Competes with PECB on ISO systems training/certification while operating across many non-overlapping verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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