What Confex Training GmbH does

Confex Training GmbH is a privately held German training services company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Berlin (Stresemannstr. 78, 10963 Berlin), led by Managing Director Diana Ellermann. The company delivers instructor-led courses in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Excel VBA, and applied AI tools (ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot), targeting corporate teams, controllers, finance professionals, and BI analysts across Germany. With a stated headcount of approximately six employees, Confex operates as a lean specialist provider, supplementing its core staff with a network of trainers who bring practical finance, controlling, and BI backgrounds rather than purely academic credentials.

The business generates revenue through three professional-services streams: open enrollment courses at partner venues across 10 German cities (Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Düsseldorf, Hannover, Dortmund), live online seminars delivered via web conference, and customized inhouse corporate training built around client data and processes. Pricing is per-participant for open courses (starting at €349 per person for short AI modules) and individually quoted for inhouse engagements, with hourly billing available for Excel and Power BI consulting. Delivery relies on a network of six channel partners (PC-COLLEGE, Fast Lane, SanData, Train&Education, Netz-Weise, IT Trainings Kebel) that supply classroom infrastructure, while Confex supplies trainers, curriculum, customer service, and quality control.

The company holds an eKomi Gold seal with a 4.8/5 star rating and cites more than 200 courses delivered annually. Demand generation is multi-channel: Google Ads, Bing ads, Google Remarketing, email newsletter, and organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), supported by free live online preview events. Customer engagement is reinforced through post-training follow-up sessions and a €100-per-participant loyalty voucher. The technology stack is conventional (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing Conversion Tracking, web conferencing); there is no proprietary software product or AI model, and AI capability is expressed through course content rather than internal R&D.

Name

Confex Training GmbH

Legal name

Confex Training GmbH

Website

https://confex.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Confex Training GmbH is a Berlin-based specialist training provider delivering instructor-led Microsoft Excel, Power BI, VBA, and AI (ChatGPT/Copilot) courses to corporate teams, controllers, and finance professionals across Germany via open enrollment, online, and inhouse formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG)

Keywords

• Corporate Excel training
• Power BI courses
• VBA programming training
• AI business training
• Inhouse IT seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Open Enrollment Training Courses: Individual participants or organizations enroll in scheduled open courses (Excel, Power BI, VBA, AI) at Confex partner venues across Germany or online. Fees are charged per person per course.
2. Inhouse Corporate Training: Customized training delivered at the client's premises or online, tailored to specific company data, processes, and tools. Pricing is individually calculated per engagement.
3. Consulting & Project Support: Advisory services for Excel optimization, Power BI implementation, and data strategy. Billed on an hourly basis with flexible scheduling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Confex Training GmbH delivers instructor-led professional training courses in Microsoft Excel (including Power Query, PowerPivot, VBA, and dashboards), Microsoft Power BI (data modeling, DAX, reporting), and artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) for business users. Courses are delivered live online, at 10 partner venues across Germany, or as customized inhouse sessions at client premises. Complementary consulting services support Excel optimization and Power BI implementation projects.

Product overview

Confex Training GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional training services focused on Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and artificial intelligence. The core offerings consist of instructor-led courses (Excel Kurse, Power BI Schulungen, KI Kurse) spanning from beginner to expert levels, supplemented by compact module courses for targeted skill development. Additional services include consulting (Excel Beratung, Power BI Beratung) and flexible delivery formats including inhouse training at client sites and live online seminars. The company serves B2B customers, particularly teams in controlling, finance, and business intelligence roles across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Excel Kurse (Excel Courses) Instructor-led Excel training courses covering beginner to expert levels, including specialized tracks for controlling, reporting, dashboards, Power Query, PowerPivot, and Business Intelligence. Delivered online, at 10 partner venues across Germany, or inhouse at client premises.
• Power BI Schulungen (Power BI Training) Professional training courses for Microsoft Power BI covering data modeling, DAX calculations, report design, Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, automated reporting, and finance/controlling applications. Delivered online, at 10 German cities, or inhouse.
• KI Kurse (AI Courses) Artificial intelligence training programs for business users covering practical applications of ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and AI agents in controlling, data analysis, and reporting workflows. Includes dedicated controller-focused modules and Copilot introduction seminars.
• Excel VBA Kurse (Excel VBA Courses) Programming courses teaching Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Excel automation and custom solution development, covering both foundational VBA programming and advanced automation scenarios.
• Modul Kurse (Module Courses) Compact 90-120 minute focused training modules covering specific topics in Excel (Power Query steps), Power BI (data modeling, DAX, measures, date tables, report design), and AI (KI im Controlling Grundlagen, Microsoft Copilot im Controlling, ChatGPT & Co. im Controlling). Modules can be combined for customized learning paths and are priced per person.
• Inhouse Schulungen (Inhouse Training) Customized training delivered at the client's workplace (Excel, Power BI, or AI inhouse) using real company data, processes, and tools. Pricing is individually calculated per engagement based on format, duration, and level of customization. Begins with a consultative needs analysis.
• Online-Seminare (Online Seminars) Live instructor-led training delivered remotely via web conference for Excel, Power BI, VBA, and AI topics. Includes exercise files, materials, and a 2-hour live Q&A follow-up session for groups of three or more.
• Excel Beratung (Excel Consulting) Expert consulting services for Excel optimization, complex application support, and workflow automation projects. Billed on an hourly basis with flexible scheduling, supporting corporate customers beyond standard training.
• Power BI Beratung (Power BI Consulting) Professional consulting for Power BI implementation, reporting tasks, dashboard development, and project support. Billed on an hourly basis with flexible scheduling for corporate customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time savings of up to 80% in automated monthly controlling reports
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PC-COLLEGEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPC-COLLEGE is a major training center operator hosting Confex open enrollment courses at its venues in Berlin, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf. Confex provides trainers and curriculum while PC-COLLEGE supplies the facilities, infrastructure, and local enrollment management.
• Fast Lane Institute for Knowledge Transfer GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFast Lane hosts Confex open enrollment courses at its locations in Eschborn (near Frankfurt) and Garching (near Munich). The partnership enables Confex to deliver Power BI and Excel courses in the Rhine-Main and Munich metropolitan areas.
• SanData IT TrainingscenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSanData IT Trainingscenter in Nürnberg hosts Confex open enrollment courses, enabling delivery of Power BI and Excel training in the Nuremberg/Franconia region.
• Train&EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrain&Education hosts Confex open enrollment courses at its Cologne venue, providing classroom facilities for Excel and Power BI training in the greater Cologne area.
• Netz-WeiseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetz-Weise provides training facilities for Confex courses in Hannover, hosting open enrollment Excel and Power BI seminars at its Freundallee location.
• IT Trainings KebelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Trainings Kebel hosts Confex open enrollment courses at its Europaplatz location in Dortmund, enabling Confex to serve the Ruhr area with Excel and Power BI training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PROKODA GmbH: PROKODA is a German IT training provider offering instructor-led seminars in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analytics across multiple German cities, directly competing with Confex for both individual and corporate training customers.
• SanData IT Trainingscenter: SanData is a Nuremberg-based IT training center that hosts Confex open-enrollment courses while running its own Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft technology seminar programmes, making it a regional direct peer for the Franconia market.
• Fast Lane Institute for Knowledge Transfer: Fast Lane is a major German and global IT training company hosting Confex courses in Eschborn and Garching while independently offering competing Microsoft, Power BI, and AI training programs — making it a near-direct competitor with overlapping channel and content.
• PC-COLLEGE: PC-COLLEGE is a long-standing German IT training provider operating multiple venues (Berlin, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf) that both hosts Confex open-enrollment courses and competes directly with Confex by offering its own Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office seminar catalogue to the same B2B audience.
• Golem Akademie: Golem Akademie offers German-language IT and digital-skills training including Excel, Power BI, and programming courses targeted at the same German professional audience as Confex, primarily through online instructor-led delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business partners with universities and technology vendors (including Microsoft) to deliver enterprise data, analytics, and AI training, competing with Confex for corporate L&D budgets across Excel, Power BI, and adjacent data-skills topics.
• Udemy Business: Udemy Business is a global enterprise learning platform offering on-demand Excel, Power BI, data analytics, and AI courses; while not a direct instructor-led substitute, it competes with Confex for corporate L&D training budgets and provides a self-serve alternative.
• Haufe Akademie: Haufe Akademie is one of Germany's largest corporate training providers offering finance, controlling, and digital-skills programs to enterprise L&D buyers; it competes with Confex for the same inhouse corporate training budgets but at significantly broader scale and across many more topics.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning offers extensive on-demand video libraries in Excel, Power BI, and AI tools bundled with LinkedIn Premium; it competes with Confex for the same professional upskilling wallets via a more scalable, self-paced model.

Emerging players

• CBT Nuggets: CBT Nuggets is an online IT training provider covering Microsoft, data, and cloud technologies with a video-based subscription model; while geographically focused on US/English-speaking markets, it competes for the same enterprise IT-skills training budget and offers a comparable modern delivery format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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