What IMF Academy does

IMF Academy is a Netherlands-based independent training organization operating as part of International Management Forum (IMF) B.V., headquartered at Fellenoord 224, 5611 ZC Eindhoven. The company provides professional certification preparation and continuing professional education to higher-educated managers and decision makers in large and middle-sized organizations across more than 50 countries, covering five core disciplines: Finance (fraud examination, cost engineering, bribery and corruption), Data Management (CDMP), IT Security & Risk Management (CISSP, CISM, IAM, OT cybersecurity), Industry/Project Management (CCP, CCT, EVP, ISO 31000), and Tax (Transfer Pricing, Tax Technology, Transfer Pricing & Intangibles). Course content is developed in close cooperation with subject matter experts drawn from major international consultancy organizations including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Capgemini, Atos, and Sogeti, as well as specialized firms such as TPA Global, Grant Thornton Forensic & Investigation Services, PMO Projects, SonicBee, and G31000.

The business operates three delivery formats: (i) distance/online self-paced learning with one-year digital access via personal log-in; (ii) public classroom trainings of 2–5 day duration delivered at venues in the Netherlands and via live online participation; and (iii) customized in-company training programs delivered at client locations worldwide, subject to a minimum of 5–8 participants. Per-participant pricing ranges from €2,180 for short fraud/Risk CPE courses to €7,980 for the flagship AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) program, with separate exam fees (e.g., ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals at $200, CDMP exam voucher valued at €400) layered on top of certain courses. Revenue is generated almost entirely from course fees and exam-related fees.

The company is privately held with no external institutional funding disclosed, holds Authorized Training Organization status with ACFE (exclusive CFE delivery in Benelux), AACE Authorized Education Provider status, and equivalent accreditations with DAMA International, ISACA, EC-Council, and ISC2. Customer logos span advisory firms (Big Four plus Baker Tilly, BDO), energy (BP, Aramco, Kuwait Petroleum, NNPC, Siemens, Vattenfall), technology and industrials (ASML, Philips, TomTom, Damen Shipyards, DHL), pharma (Novartis), banking (European Central Bank, Piraeus Bank), and intergovernmental bodies (United Nations, European Parliament, NATO Support and Procurement Agency). Go-to-market is direct: website-driven registration, phone and email sales, and field-led in-company training deals.

Name

IMF Academy

Legal name

International Management Forum B.V.

Website

https://imfacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IMF Academy is a Netherlands-based independent training organization delivering professional certification and continuing education courses (AACE, ACFE, ISACA, DAMA, EC-Council, ISC2) to managers and decision makers in large organizations across 50+ countries via distance learning, classroom, and customized in-company formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD), Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Professional certification training
• Distance learning courses
• Corporate training services
• IT security training
• Transfer pricing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: IMF Academy generates revenue primarily through course enrollment fees. Courses are offered in multiple formats including distance learning, in-class training, live online, and in-company customized training. Fees vary by course, ranging from €2,180 to €7,980 per participant.
2. Certification Exam Fees: Many courses include or provide access to internationally recognized certification exams (e.g., AACE CCP, CFE, CDMP, CISM, CISSP, CCSP). Some exam fees are included in the course fee while others (e.g., ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals exam at $200) are paid separately.
3. In-Company Training: IMF Academy organizes customized in-company training at the client's office or any desired location, serving as an additional revenue stream alongside public courses. In-company training requires a minimum of 5-8 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IMF Academy delivers professional certification preparation and continuing education courses for managers and decision-makers in large and middle-sized organizations worldwide. Courses cover Finance, IT Security & Risk Management, Data Management, Tax (Transfer Pricing, Tax Technology), and Project/Cost Engineering, and are delivered as distance/online learning, in-class training, live online, or customized in-company programs, often including internationally recognized certification exams from bodies such as AACE, ACFE, ISACA, DAMA, ISC2, and EC-Council.

Product overview

IMF Academy is an independent training organization offering professional certification and continuing education courses primarily through distance learning and in-classroom formats. The portfolio includes certification preparation courses for credentials including AACE certifications (CCP, CCT, EVP), ACFE/CFE credentials, DAMA CDMP, ISACA certifications (CISM, Cybersecurity Fundamentals), ISC2 certifications (CISSP, CCSP), and EC-Council C-CISO. Core course offerings span Finance (Fraud, Bribery, Investigations), Tax (Transfer Pricing, Tax Technology), IT Security & Risk Management, Data Management, and Project/Cost Management disciplines. Training formats include distance/online learning (self-paced with online access), public classroom training, and customized in-company training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transfer Pricing (distance learning course)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40%-60% cost savings compared to traditional in-class training when using distance/online learning courses
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Transfer Pricing Associates (TPA) GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPA Global provides the instructors and content for IMF Academy's Transfer Pricing and Tax Technology courses. Steef Huibregtse, founder and CEO of TPA Global, serves as the chief editor of these courses. TPA Global is described as a solution house in 60+ countries on business, tax and technology.
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMF Academy is an ACFE Authorized Training Organization (ATO), the exclusive provider of CFE and ACFE CPE courses in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The partnership enables IMF Academy to deliver official ACFE CPE courses including Bribery & Corruption, Contract & Procurement Fraud, Fraud Risk Management, Conducting Internal Investigations, Investigative Interview Techniques, and CFE exam preparation.
• AACE International (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMF Academy is an Authorized Education Provider (AEP) of AACE International. Under this accreditation, IMF Academy delivers official AACE certification courses including Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), and Earned Value Professional (EVP). The partnership provides globally recognized cost engineering certifications.
• DAMA International (Data Management Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMF Academy partners with DAMA International for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification. The CDMP exam is based on DAMA-DMBoK2. Participants receive a free 3-year membership of DAMA International with the exam fee.
• ISACA (International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMF Academy partners with ISACA for Cybersecurity Fundamentals certification and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) training. ISACA serves over 165,000 members and professionals in more than 188 countries worldwide.
• EC-CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMF Academy partners with EC-Council for the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C-CISO) certification program.
• ISC2 (International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMF Academy partners with ISC2 for Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications.
• Thomson ReutersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThomson Reuters logo appears on multiple course pages (Transfer Pricing, Tax Technology, Transfer Pricing & Intangibles) as a partner, indicating a content or marketing partnership relationship.
• G31000minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerG31000 is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs, particularly related to ISO 31000 Risk Management.
• Scaled Agile (SA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScaled Agile is listed as one of the certifying bodies whose generally acknowledged and internationally valued certifications are prepared for through IMF Academy trainings.
• Grant Thornton Forensic & Investigation ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrainers from Grant Thornton Forensic & Investigation Services contribute to IMF Academy's fraud and investigation-related training courses.
• SonicBeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSonicBee provides trainers for IMF Academy's Identity Management & Access Control (IAM) training. André Koot is Security and IAM Lead Consultant at Sonic Bee and serves as an IAM trainer. Sonic Bee is also listed as a partner on the course page.
• AtosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtos is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• CapgeminiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• CentricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentric is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• CGI GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGI Group is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• SogetiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSogeti is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• KPMGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• PwCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC is listed as one of the organizations whose trainers and specialists contribute to IMF Academy's training programs.
• Cloud Security Alliance (Netherlands Chapter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndré Koot, trainer for Identity Management & Access Control, is a board member of the Cloud Security Alliance (Netherlands Chapter), providing industry connection to this cloud security body.
• AIIM (Association for Information and Image Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIIM is listed as one of the certifying bodies whose certifications are prepared for through IMF Academy's training programs.
• PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPECB is listed as one of the certifying bodies whose internationally valued certifications are prepared for through IMF Academy's training programs.
• APMG-InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPMG-International is listed as one of the certifying bodies whose certifications are prepared for through IMF Academy's training programs.
• PMO ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMO Projects provides instructors for AACE's Earned Value Professional (EVP) and Certified Cost Professional (CCP) training courses. Dr. Alexandre Rodrigues is founder and executive partner of PMO Projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a large enterprise technology learning platform with assessment-driven paths covering IT certification prep. While primarily self-paced online, it competes for the same L&D budget that funds IMF Academy's distance learning and IT security courses.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a large incumbent in enterprise digital learning covering IT certification, leadership, and compliance. While broader and more technology-led than IMF Academy, it competes for the same corporate training budget, particularly for cybersecurity and IT certification prep.
• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business provides enterprise access to professional certificate programs from top universities and companies, including IT and data management credentials. It overlaps with IMF Academy on CDMP, cybersecurity, and project management credentials and competes for enterprise L&D budgets.

Direct peers

• SANS Institute: SANS Institute is a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certifications (GIAC, GSEC). It competes directly with IMF Academy's IT Security & Risk Management portfolio (CISM, CISSP, CCSP, C-CISO) and serves similar enterprise and government customers.
• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is a leading worldwide provider of IT and professional certification training (Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, cybersecurity). It directly competes with IMF Academy in the EMEA certification prep market and overlaps heavily on IT security and project management courses.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is a global IT and professional skills training franchise offering certification prep (Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, ISC2) through in-class, online, and on-site formats — closely matching IMF Academy's mix of formats and enterprise focus.
• Learning Tree International: Learning Tree is an established provider of instructor-led IT and management training courses for enterprises and governments, with a similar multi-format delivery model (in-class, live online, private/on-site) and comparable customer segment of large organizations seeking professional certification.

Others

• ISACA: ISACA is both a certification body (CISM, CISA, Cybersecurity Fundamentals) and a direct training provider. IMF Academy is an ISACA partner that delivers ISACA-aligned courses; ISACA's own training programs and conferences compete for the same IT security professionals in the same buyer base.
• TPA Global: TPA Global is both a content partner (transfer pricing, tax technology course authorship via its CEO) and a competitor (consultancy that runs its own TP and tax training academies). Its dual role makes it a closely intertwined peer for IMF Academy's tax vertical.
• PMO Projects: PMO Projects provides instructors for IMF Academy's AACE EVP and CCP courses and also runs its own public AACE-aligned certification training. It competes for the same cost engineering and earned value management professionals in EMEA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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