OSP International

What OSP International does

OSP International LLC is a privately held US education company founded in 2005 by Cornelius Fichtner and headquartered in Orange, California. The company develops and sells self-paced, digital exam preparation products for Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications—primarily the Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credentials. Its core product portfolio comprises The PM PrepCast (video-podcast-based PMP course, the first of its kind in 2005), The PM Exam Simulator (an online platform with 2,280+ practice questions), The Agile PrepCast (PMI-ACP training), The PDU Podcast (Professional Development Unit content for recertification), The PM Podcast (expert-interview content, 476 episodes), and the PMP Exam Formula Study Guide (a 268-page formula reference available in PDF at $29, Kindle at $23, and printed paperback). The formula guide was updated for the 2026 PMP exam and is sold through both the company's own e-commerce store and Amazon.

The business is operated as a fully virtual organization by a small team (approximately 18-20 people) with no disclosed institutional funding and no enterprise sales motion. Revenue is generated through one-time digital license purchases and bundle subscriptions (e.g., The PM PrepCast Elite Plus), with pricing anchored in the $23-$29 range for individual products. Go-to-market is product-led and community-led: a free 72-page condensed formula guide, free web-based exam simulators, a newsletter, and a flagship podcast serve as top-of-funnel acquisition channels; community forums, scholarships awarded in cooperation with the PMI Educational Foundation, and multi-product cross-selling drive retention and lifetime value.

OSP International's stated scale metrics include 50,000-60,000 students trained cumulatively across 56 countries, 18,049+ purchasers of the formula guide specifically (across 160+ countries), an estimated 1,000,000+ PDUs claimed by students over the past decade, and a 4.9/5 average customer rating on the formula guide. The customer base is composed of individual project-management practitioners rather than enterprise accounts, and all products are delivered digitally and consumed on a self-serve basis.

Name

OSP International

Legal name

OSP International LLC

Website

https://project-management-formulas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OSP International develops self-paced digital exam preparation products—video courses, practice simulators, study guides, and podcasts—for individual project managers pursuing PMP, PMI-ACP, and CAPM certifications, sold direct-to-consumer globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Exam Preparation

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFACAO

Exam Prep & Standards-Aligned Review Courseware (Within Curriculum)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Digital Curriculum, Courseware & Interactive Learning Content

SECONDARYEDAFACAA

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Digital Curriculum, Courseware & Interactive Learning Content

SECONDARYEDAGALAD

Assessment & Test Prep Media (Video Lessons, Drills, Simulations)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Educational Media & Multimedia (Video, Audio, Interactive)

SECONDARYMPAJABAF

Assessment, Testing & Exam Prep Publishing

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Educational & Academic Publishing (Textbooks, Scholarly, STM)

SECONDARYEDAFAIAJ

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Education Marketplaces & Course Platforms (MOOCs, Cohort-Based, Creator Platforms)

Keywords

• Project management certification
• PMP exam prep
• Exam simulation software
• Professional development training
• Online study guides

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Product Sales (One-time License): One-time purchase of digital study guides (PDF, Kindle) and online course access. Customers buy perpetual licenses for study materials and simulator access through the company's store or Amazon.
2. Bundle Subscriptions: Bundled product packages such as The PM PrepCast Elite Plus combine the formula guide with video courses and exam simulator access, potentially with ongoing access components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OSP International creates and sells digital exam preparation products for PMI certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, and CAPM), including video podcast courses, an online exam simulator with 2,280+ practice questions, formula study guides (PDF, Kindle, print), and continuing education podcasts for PDU credits. Products are delivered as self-paced, mobile-ready digital downloads from the company's own e-commerce store and Amazon.

Product overview

OSP International LLC provides a comprehensive portfolio of project management exam preparation products for three PMI certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, and CAPM. The product lineup includes The PM PrepCast (video-based exam prep course), The PM Exam Simulator (online practice exams with 2,280+ questions), The Agile PrepCast (PMI-ACP training), The PDU Podcast (continuing education), PM Formulas (formula study guide available in PDF, Kindle, and print with 268 pages and 160 sample questions), and The PM Podcast (expert interviews). The products are designed for mobile-ready, self-paced learning accessible on phones and tablets. The company was founded in 2005 and has trained over 50,000 students across 56 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The PM Formulas: PMP Exam Formula Study Guide - comprehensive study guide with 160 sample questions for PMP exam preparation, covering formulas, interpretations, and exam strategies.

Products and services

• PMP Exam Formula Study Guide A 268-page study guide covering all PMP exam formulas with explanations of underlying rationale and result interpretation. Includes 160 sample questions (70 interpretational, 90 computational), a printable formula pocket guide, and exam discussion forum access. Available in PDF ($29), Kindle ($23), and printed book ($29) formats. Targeted at PMP certification candidates and practitioners who need formula mastery on the job.
• The PM PrepCast Full-featured online PMP exam prep course delivered as self-paced video podcast lessons for project managers preparing for the PMP certification exam. First PMP exam prep podcast in the industry.
• The PM Exam Simulator Online practice exam platform with over 2,280 PMP practice exam sample questions presented as 4 complete exams and 1 ITTO exam, plus customizable quizzes and a realistic exam interface.
• The Agile PrepCast Training course for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification exam, delivered as video podcast lessons.
• The PDU Podcast Podcast product for earning Professional Development Units (PDUs) required for PMI certification renewal, aimed at already-certified project managers.
• The PM Podcast Podcast featuring interviews with project management experts, with 476 episodes published since 2005.
• PM Formulas Free Version

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 average rating on the PMP Formula Study Guide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005OSP International's entire product suite is built around PMI certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM). The company uses PMI's registered marks (PMP, PMBOK, PMI-ACP, CAPM, etc.) under what appears to be a licensing or certification partnership arrangement. The company's founder started the first PMP exam prep podcast in 2005, establishing a long-standing relationship with the PMI ecosystem.
• PMI Educational FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSP International cooperates with the PMI Educational Foundation to award over 100 scholarships annually to deserving students who could otherwise not afford PMI certification. The scholarship program supports the company's mission of making exam prep accessible globally.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PMTraining: PMTraining provides PMP exam prep courses, practice exams, and bootcamps, making it a direct competitor for PMP certification candidates in the same self-paced and instructor-led segments.
• RMC Learning Solutions (Rita Mulcahy): Rita Mulcahy's firm is the original PMP exam prep publisher (PMP Exam Prep book is an industry standard) and a direct competitor to OSP in PMP/PMI-ACP study materials, seminars, and formula guides.
• Master of Project Academy: Master of Project Academy offers PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP training with self-paced video courses and practice exams, directly competing for the same project manager certification candidates.
• Velociteach: Velociteach offers PMP, PMI-ACP, and CAPM exam prep courses and instructor-led training, overlapping directly with OSP's product suite and certification focus.

Emerging players

• GreyCampus: GreyCampus provides PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP exam prep with self-paced and live formats, overlapping OSP's PMP-focused product set with similar pricing and self-serve digital delivery.
• Whizlabs: Whizlabs offers PMP practice tests and online courses with a strong practice-question focus, closely mirroring OSP's PM Exam Simulator positioning in PMP exam prep.
• Edzest: Edzest provides PMP and agile certification exam prep resources and practice tests, representing a smaller but comparable digital-only exam prep operator in the same target market.

Broad incumbents

• KnowledgeHut: KnowledgeHut offers PMP certification training alongside a wide catalog of agile, Scrum, and tech courses, competing with OSP in PMP while addressing enterprise and individual learners globally.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a broader professional certification platform that includes PMP training alongside many other IT and business certifications, competing with OSP on PMP while also reaching enterprise buyers.

Others

• Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI is the certification body whose PMP/PMI-ACP/CAPM exams OSP's products prepare candidates for; PMI also licenses its marks to OSP and operates adjacent learning content, making it a critical ecosystem partner and indirect competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pmexamtips
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrepCast
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/osp-international-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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