What CONSENSUS CAMPUS does

CONSENSUS Campus, operated by CONSENSUS GmbH and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, is the education and training arm of the CONSENSUS Group delivering certified mediation and systemic coaching programs. Founded in 2016 as a sister entity to the 2014-vintage consulting arm CONSENSUS Solutions, the company runs a modular catalog anchored by the 130-hour Mediationsausbildung compliant with the German ZMediatAusbV ordinance, complemented by a 180-hour systemic Coaching-Ausbildung, 70-hour specialization tracks (family and business mediation, Klärungshilfe), and a stack of add-on certifications (QVM preparation, supervision, refresher, Praxis package, German certification add-on). The platform credentials are unusually dense: ZMediatAusbV, AZAV, QVM, ISM university certification, IMI Certified Mediator Training Program (first in Germany), and FSM recognition (Switzerland), creating a regulatory moat and unlocking state-funding pathways such as Bildungsurlaub, ESF-Förderung, Hamburg Weiterbildungsbonus PLUS, and KOMPASS-Förderung. Delivery is hybrid — in-person cohorts across 12+ German cities plus live-online, a Zurich-based 200-hour FSM-recognized program, an intensive Tuscany format, and the International Mediation Campus (IMC, est. 2021) reaching participants from 90+ countries. The business model is predominantly one-time course fees priced between €3,420 and €4,750 per basic mediation cohort depending on city, supplemented by corporate in-house conflict management training through CONSENSUS Solutions; GTM blends sales-led direct enrollment, webinar-driven lead generation, and a community-led alumni network. The firm is privately held, has approximately 16 employees including managing directors Dr. Andrea Hartmann-Piraudeau and Dr. Peter Bechstein, no external venture or private equity investors identified, and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

CONSENSUS CAMPUS

Legal name

CONSENSUS GmbH

Website

https://consensus-campus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CONSENSUS Campus, based in Stuttgart, Germany, operates the education arm of the CONSENSUS Group, delivering ZMediatAusbV-certified mediation training, systemic coaching certification, and specialization courses to individual professionals across HR, legal, management, and consulting sectors via in-person cohorts in 12+ German cities plus Zurich, Tuscany, and live online formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Mediation and Coaching Certification Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Mediation certification training
• Coaching certification programs
• Conflict management training
• Professional development courses
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mediation Training Courses: 130-hour basic mediation certification courses and 70-hour specialization courses. One-time course fees with tiered pricing by location. Revenue recognized upon course completion.
2. Coaching Certification Training: 180-hour systemic coaching training program delivered over 12 months. One-time course fee with combination packages available.
3. Additional Certifications: Add-on certifications including QVM preparation packages, practical mediation packages, refreshment courses, supervision, and German certification add-ons. One-time fees per certification.
4. Corporate Training: In-house conflict management training and consulting services for organizations delivered through CONSENSUS Solutions division

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CONSENSUS CAMPUS delivers certified professional training and continuing education programs in business mediation (Wirtschaftsmediation), systemic coaching (Systemisches Coaching), and conflict management. Courses are offered both in-person at multiple German city locations and online via a hosted learning platform, leading to certifications recognized by IHK, DGM, and BM. The company also provides tailored in-house corporate training through its CONSENSUS Solutions division, with ESF (European Social Fund) subsidies available to qualifying individual participants.

Product overview

CONSENSUS Campus offers a modular educational platform focused on mediation and conflict resolution training. The core product is the 130-hour Mediationsausbildung (Certified Mediator Training) compliant with ZMediatAusbV, which can be completed at multiple German locations (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hannover, Leipzig, Nürnberg, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Freiburg) or via live online formats. The portfolio includes intensive international formats (Tuscan 2-month intensive, Zurich 200-hour FSM-recognized program), specialization Vertiefungskurse (70-80 hours in business mediation, family mediation), and supplementary add-on modules such as QVM® preparation, practical case packages, refresher courses, supervision, and the German certification add-on. A parallel offering is the 180-hour systemic Coaching-Ausbildung. The modular architecture allows participants to stack certifications toward QVM® standards (200 hours total) and international recognition through IMI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wirtschaftsmediation (Business Mediation) Certification Course Certified training program in business mediation, leading to IHK (German Chamber of Industry and Commerce) and DGM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mediation) recognized certification. Delivered in-person at multiple German city locations and online; aimed at professionals seeking formal mediation credentials, with ESF subsidies available to qualifying participants.
• Systemisches Coaching (Systemic Coaching) Certification Course Certified training program in systemic coaching, designed for professionals seeking formal coaching credentials. Offered in both in-person and online formats alongside the company's mediation programs.
• CONSENSUS Solutions (In-House Corporate Training) B2B service line delivering tailored in-house mediation, conflict management, and coaching training to corporate clients. Programs are customized to organizational needs and delivered at the client's site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 130 hours of certified mediation training completed in under 6 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• IN-MEDIAS EU Project ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021EU-funded 3-year project (2021-2024) to develop integrated European mediation curriculum with intercultural focus. Partners: Hungary Foundation and Mediation Centre, Associozione Med.Dia.Re. (Italy), Dialogue BV (Netherlands), Centuri Mediacji Partners (Poland), ICFML (Portugal). Strategic partners: Centre of Arbitration and Mediation of Europe (CAME), Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII), Bundeswehr University.
• International School of Management (ISM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016University partnership for hochschulzertifiziert (university-certified) mediation training. ISM provides academic certification and validation for mediation programs. Training courses held at ISM Berlin campus.
• International Mediation Institute (IMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational certification body providing IMI Qualified Mediator status. CONSENSUS Campus is an IMI Certified Mediator Training Program, first in Germany to achieve this designation.
• Fédération Suisse Médiation (FSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss mediation federation recognizing Zurich-based 200-hour training program for FSM certification. Program requires minimum 18-month duration.
• CONSENSUS SolutionscoreOthersCorporate conflict management and consulting division of CONSENSUS Group. Provides practical experience that informs campus training programs while campus graduates provide potential talent pipeline for solutions division.
• International Mediation Campus (IMC)minorOthersInternational programs in various languages with participants from 90+ countries, established 2021. Complements domestic CONSENSUS Campus offerings with international market reach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Streitkultur e.V. German non-profit offering mediation training and continuing education aligned with BAFM standards. Comparable course structure (multi-module certification), target buyer (working professionals), and instructor-led model.
• IMS Institut für Mediation und Streitkultur: German mediation training institute offering certified mediator education. Comparable course depth, regulatory alignment, and target audience of professionals seeking ZMediatAusbV certification.
• Konflikt-Akademie München: Munich-based mediation and conflict training school offering certified mediator programs. Comparable audience (HR, legal, executives), QVM-aligned curriculum, and similar part-time/blended delivery format.
• Inmedio GmbH: Berlin-based mediation and conflict resolution training provider offering certified mediator pathways in Germany. Directly comparable niche, similar ZMediatAusbV-aligned curriculum, and overlapping HR/legal/management professional audience.
• Coach Akademie (CA): One of the largest German-speaking systemic coaching training schools. Comparable continuing-education model, part-time delivery format, and target buyer of mid-career professionals seeking accredited coach credentials.
• Dr. Migge Coaching & Training: Established German coaching and mediation training provider with systemic and business-focused programs. Comparable modular curriculum, instructor-led cohort model, and professional-services buyer base.

Broad incumbents

• International Mediation Institute (IMI): Global certification body for mediators that designates Certified Mediator Training Programs (CONSENSUS is one). Comparable role in elevating credentialed mediator pathways and shaping international standards.
• BAFM (Bundesverband Mediation): Germany's leading mediation industry association that itself runs training pathways and certifies member schools. Comparable regulatory positioning (sets standards CONSENSUS aligns to) and serves the same mediator certification buyer.
• CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution): UK-based ADR training and accreditation body offering mediation certification programs internationally. Comparable international certification positioning and target audience of legal/HR professionals.

Others

• International Coach Federation (ICF) Germany: German chapter of the global coach credentialing body. Adjacent rather than direct competitor — sets standards CONSENSUS graduates may pursue; comparable audience of mid-career professionals seeking recognized credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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