CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH

What CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH does

CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH is a privately held Swiss education and professional development company founded in 2001 by Peter Bürki and headquartered in Olten, Canton of Solothurn. It operates as a "Swiss Coaching Hub" offering federally and internationally recognized coaching, mentoring, resilience, and supervision education programs. The product portfolio spans a six-day foundational Zertifikatskurs Coaching through to a 60-ECTS MAS in Coaching, Resilienz und Supervision, plus CAS programs in Coaching, Resilienztraining, and Agile Teamcoaching und Supervision, the federal Betriebl. Mentor:in mit eidg. Fachausweis and Supervisor-Coach mit eidg. Diplom pathways, and a Fachdiplom Change Management. Courses are certified in cooperation with Pädagogische Hochschule Zug and recognized by BSO and SCA professional associations, and qualify for up to 50% federal subsidies on eidgenössische Prüfungen.

The underlying technology stack combines the OpenOlat learning management system for online course delivery with the PerformX customer database powering the CZO Portal for self-serve enrollment. Programs are delivered in person at five regional training academies (Olten, Basel, Bern, Luzern, Zürich) plus a Kappel am Albis seminar venue, with hybrid/online formats supported. The Olten headquarters also houses the SeminarInsel facility with six seminar rooms (13–106 m²), which is rented externally as an ancillary revenue stream. Ancillary offerings include individual/team/leadership coaching, corporate training, seminars and forums, a webshop, and webinars (notably a series on "KI im Coaching" exploring AI tools such as ChatGPT in coaching contexts).

The business model rests on six revenue streams: (1) course fees for individual participants enrolling in certificate, CAS, MAS, and federal programs (one-time, with installment options); (2) customized corporate training engagements for B2B clients; (3) individual coaching services; (4) room rental at SeminarInsel; (5) events, seminars, forums, webinars, and digital intervision sessions; and (6) webshop sales of coaching tools and resources. Go-to-market is hybrid sales-led and event-driven, combining SEO/content marketing, a multi-channel social presence, regular information events, free consultation sessions, and direct enrollment via the CZO Portal. Primary customers are career-focused professionals seeking recognized credentials and corporate HR/leadership development buyers. The company employs approximately 28 staff and reports no external investors or funding rounds; Peter Bürki remains actively involved alongside Co-Geschäftsführerin Sonja Kupferschmid.

Name

CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH

Legal name

CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH

Website

https://coachingzentrum.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH is a Swiss coaching education provider founded in 2001, offering federally and BSO/SCA-recognized certificate, CAS, MAS, and eidgenössische programs in coaching, mentoring, resilience, and supervision across five German-speaking Swiss cities, serving individual professionals and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Education and Corporate Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Decision-Making & Business Acumen Coaching (EDABANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performance Management & Coaching Training (EDABAIAB), Career, Purpose & Executive Wellbeing Coaching (EDABANAI), Workplace Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing Training (EDABAIAG)

Keywords

• Coaching education Switzerland
• Professional coaching certification
• Corporate coaching training
• Resilience training programs
• Federal coaching diploma

Headquarters

HQ city

Olten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education and Certification Programs: Revenue from coaching certification courses including Zertifikatskurs, CAS, MAS programs, and federal certification programs. Students pay course fees upfront or in installments. Programs range from short certificate courses to multi-year master programs.
2. Corporate Training Services: Customized training solutions for organizations in leadership development, team development, and personal competencies. B2B engagements with Swiss corporate clients.
3. Individual Coaching Services: One-on-one coaching, team coaching, and leadership coaching services for individual clients and executives.
4. Room Rental (SeminarInsel): Rental of seminar rooms and event spaces in Olten, including rooms of various sizes (13m² to 106m²) for external clients.
5. Events and Seminars: Revenue from seminars, forums, webinars, digital intervision sessions, and reflection sessions open to participants.
6. Webshop Sales: Sales of coaching tools, books, and resources through the CZO online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH delivers federally and internationally recognized coaching education programs in German-speaking Switzerland, ranging from a 6-day foundational Zertifikatskurs to MAS-level (60 ECTS) and federal diploma pathways in coaching, mentoring, resilience training, supervision, and change management. Programs are co-certified with PH Zug and recognized by BSO and SCA; the firm also provides individual/team/leadership coaching, corporate training engagements, professional seminars and forums, AI-in-coaching webinars, and SeminarInsel seminar room rentals at its Olten headquarters.

Product overview

CZO Coachingzentrum Olten GmbH is an education and training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of coaching and professional development programs. The offering is structured as a multi-level educational system with certificate courses, CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies), and MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) programs ranging from 6-day introductory courses to 60-ECTS master degrees. Core programs include: Zertifikatskurs Coaching (foundational certificate), Betriebl. Mentor:in mit eidg. Fachausweis (federal certificate program), CAS Coaching, CAS Resilienztraining, CAS Agile Teamcoaching und Supervision, MAS Coaching Resilienz und Supervision (master's program), Supervisor-Coach mit eidg. Diplom (advanced diploma), and Fachdiplom Change Management. In addition to formal education programs, the company offers coaching services (Einzelcoaching, Teamcoaching, Führungscoaching), Corporate Training for organizations, seminars and forums for professional development, webinar series on AI in coaching, and seminar room rentals at their Olten location. Programs are recognized by professional bodies bso and SCA, certified in cooperation with PH Zug, and are eduQua certified. The company operates across multiple locations in German-speaking Switzerland (Basel, Bern, Luzern, Olten, Zürich) with online format options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zertifikatskurs Coaching A foundational 6-day coaching certificate course teaching essential coaching tools and techniques, providing participants with basic coaching skills for career entry or professional development.
• Betriebl. Mentor:in mit eidg. Fachausweis A comprehensive training program leading to a federally recognized certificate as a corporate mentor in Switzerland, including personal development, coaching methodologies, and supervision modules; eligible for up to 50% federal funding on federal exam costs.
• CAS Coaching A Certificate of Advanced Studies program in coaching offered in cooperation with PH Zug, awarding 15 ECTS credits and covering coaching tools, techniques, and practical application for personal and professional development.
• CAS Resilienztraining A Certificate of Advanced Studies (15 ECTS) focused on resilience training, teaching holistic resilience promotion across all life areas to strengthen individual and team resilience in rapidly changing organizations.
• CAS Agile Teamcoaching und Supervision A Certificate of Advanced Studies (15 ECTS) in agile team coaching and supervision covering team dynamics, intervention spectrum, and practical tools for effective team accompaniment.
• MAS Coaching, Resilienz und Supervision A Master of Advanced Studies program in coaching, resilience, and supervision providing 60 ECTS credits as a full university degree; qualifies participants with comprehensive competencies in coaching, resilience building, and supervision.
• Supervisor-Coach mit eidg. Diplom An advanced professional diploma program qualifying supervisor-coaches through the higher professional examination (Höhere Fachprüfung, HFP) in Switzerland.
• Fachdiplom Change Management A specialized diploma program focused on change management methodologies and practices for organizational transformation.
• Einzelcoaching, Teamcoaching und Führungscoaching One-on-one coaching, team coaching, and leadership coaching services offered to individuals and executives seeking professional development and organizational support.
• Corporate Training Customized B2B training solutions for organizations, including signature workshops in leadership development, team development, and personal competence and resilience.
• Seminare und Foren Seminars, forums, and workshops covering current topics in coaching and consulting, offering continuing education and networking opportunities for professionals.
• Raumvermietung (SeminarInsel) Room rental service featuring top-equipped seminar and group rooms at a central location in Olten; rooms range from 13m² to 106m² and are available for trainings, seminars, workshops, and events.
• KI im Coaching Webinar A webinar series exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and coaching, examining opportunities and limitations of AI tools such as ChatGPT in coaching contexts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% federal subsidy available for eidgenössische Abschlüsse
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PH Zug (Pädagogische Hochschule Zug)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Pädagogische Hochschule Zug (PH Zug) for certification of CAS and MAS programs. PH Zug provides academic certification and quality assurance for coaching education programs including CAS Coaching, CAS Resilienztraining, CAS Agile Teamcoaching und Supervision, and MAS Coaching, Resilienz und Supervision.
• BSO (Berufsverband für Coaching, Supervision und Organisationsentwicklung)coreOthersProfessional recognition body for coaching, supervision, and organizational development in Switzerland. CZO programs are recognized by BSO, providing graduates with professional credibility in the coaching field.
• SCA (Swiss Coaching Association)coreOthersNational coaching association that sets standards for coaching profession in Switzerland. CZO program graduates receive recognition from SCA, enhancing professional credentials.
• Coop Tagungszentrum MuttenzminorOthersTraining venue partner in Basel region. CZO conducts coaching courses at this location until April 2027.
• Hotel Pullmann Basel EuropeminorOthersNew venue partnership for Basel location starting April 2027, replacing Coop Tagungszentrum.
• Agrimmo AG BernminorOthersTraining venue partner in Bern for coaching education programs.
• D4 Business Village LuzernminorOthersTraining venue partner in Lucerne region for coaching programs.
• Technopark ZürichminorOthersTraining venue partner in Zurich at Technopark location for coaching education.
• Seminarhotel und Bildungshaus Kappel am AlbisminorOthersAdditional venue partner for specific seminar programs in central Switzerland.
• Allianz-VersicherungminorOthersInsurance partner offering School-Versicherung for course participants to cover cancellation and accident insurance.
• AllianzminorOthersInsurance partner for course participants offering school insurance options for cancellation and accident coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CTI Co-Active Training Institute: Swiss-founded coaching certification body (now global) offering multi-level coach credentials with strong brand recognition. Closest direct competitor in executive coaching certification, operating at much larger international scale.
• ECA European Coaching Association: European coaching credentialing organization providing recognized certifications for coaches. Comparable offering to CZO's BSO/SCA pathway in providing third-party-validated coaching credentials.

Broad incumbents

• ZHAW School of Management and Law: Swiss public university offering CAS/DAS/MAS programs in coaching, organizational development, and leadership. Competes directly with CZO for federally-subsidized continuing education budgets in German-speaking Switzerland.
• FHNW Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz: Swiss public university with continuing education in HR, coaching, and organizational development. Competes for the same Swiss-German corporate training and individual upskilling budgets.
• BFH Bern University of Applied Sciences: Swiss public university with continuing education in coaching, HR management, and organizational psychology. Overlaps with CZO's target buyer persona (career-focused professionals seeking recognized credentials).
• HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich: Leading private Swiss business school offering CAS/DAS programs in coaching, leadership, and organizational development. Direct overlap with CZO's CAS/MAS offerings and its PH Zug-style university partnership model.
• Kalaidos Fachhochschule: Swiss private university group offering CAS/MAS/EMBA programs including leadership and coaching pathways. Comparable positioning as a credentialed alternative in the German-speaking Swiss market.

Emerging players

• Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS): Swiss distance-learning university offering fully remote MAS/CAS programs, including in management and organizational topics. Adjacent competitor as digital-first alternative to CZO's predominantly in-person cohort model.

Others

• ICF International Coaching Federation: Global coaching standards body whose credentials (ACC, PCC, MCC) shape buyer expectations in Swiss enterprise coaching markets. Functions as a complementary ecosystem player to CZO's BSO/SCA pathway.

Regional players

• SySt Institut (Bernd Schmid): Germany-based systemic coaching and supervision institute founded by Bernd Schmid, offering comparable certification ladders. Relevant as a German-market alternative pursuing similar systemic/constructivist coaching curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@coachingzentrum-olten
• Facebookfacebook.com/coachingzentrum.ch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/coachingzentrum-olten
• Instagraminstagram.com/coachingzentrum.ch

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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