International Consulting Company

What International Consulting Company does

International Consulting Company (ICC) is an Azerbaijani professional training and consulting firm headquartered in Baku that specializes in banking and financial sector education. Founded in 2015, ICC serves commercial banks, non-bank credit organizations (BOKTs), universities, and corporate training departments primarily within Azerbaijan, with a recently opened branch in Izmir, Turkey. Its core value proposition is accredited professional certification, anchored by ACTD international accreditation (first granted September 2021, renewed February 2024) and ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017 certifications, which it co-brands on participant certificates.

ICC's product portfolio spans more than 30 certification and short-course programs covering compliance (AML/CFT), risk management, internal audit, credit underwriting, treasury, retail and corporate banking, and emerging themes such as Open Banking, Green Banking, and Digital Banking, alongside personal development training. The company's proprietary technology is the E-İmtahan e-examination platform (test.icc.az) for diagnostic and attestation assessments, complemented by a public certificate verification service ("Sertifikat Yoxla"). Pricing is per-program, ranging from approximately 60 AZN for short courses to 1,500 AZN for flagship programs such as the Mini MBA for Bankers, with frequent 30-70% discounts and corporate training delivered on contract.

ICC operates a sales-led B2B model, combining direct corporate engagement (a dedicated Corporate Clients Department, WhatsApp contact lines, on-site delivery at client locations) with online delivery via Zoom and its own e-examination portal. The firm is privately held, with no disclosed funding or parent company, and lists over 50 partner logos including major Azerbaijani banks (ABB, ATB, NAR, Pasha Bank, Kapital Bank, Bank of Baku). Recent strategic activity — the 2023 BMI Business School Istanbul partnership, the Izmir branch, and the 2024 ACTD re-accreditation — points to a self-funded, regionally anchored growth posture.

Name

International Consulting Company

Legal name

International Consulting Company

Website

https://icc.az

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Consulting Company (ICC) is an Azerbaijani B2B training and consulting firm that delivers accredited certification programs, examinations, and advisory services to banks, BOKTs, universities, and corporate training departments in Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Banking Training and Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Crime Compliance (AML/KYC/Sanctions) (EDABADAD), Governance, Controls & Internal Control Frameworks (EDABAJAL), Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Banking compliance training
• Professional certification programs
• Financial consulting services
• Credit risk management training
• Internal audit training

Headquarters

HQ city

Səbail , Azərbaycan

HQ country

Azerbaijan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Certification training programs for banking and financial sector professionals. Programs range from 3 hours to 16 weeks in duration, with prices from 60 AZN to 1500 AZN. Includes both office-based and online delivery formats.
2. Consulting Services: Compliance system setup and diagnostic services for financial institutions, risk management consulting, and banking advisory services.
3. Examination Services: Diagnostic and attestation examination organization services for banks and BOKTs (Non-Bank Credit Organizations), including individual reports and training needs assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

International Consulting Company (ICC) delivers ACTD- and ISO-accredited professional certification training, diagnostic/attestation examination services, and compliance and risk management consulting to banks and non-bank credit organizations (BOKTs) in Azerbaijan. Programs cover banking operations, AML/CFT compliance, credit underwriting, internal audit, treasury, and personal development, delivered in-office, on-site at client locations, and online via Zoom.

Product overview

International Consulting Company is a training and consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development services primarily for the banking and financial services sector in Azerbaijan. The company's offerings include: (1) E-İmtahan (E-Examination) - an electronic examination platform for competency assessment; (2) Sertifikat Yoxla - an online certificate verification service; (3) Professional certification training programs covering banking operations, compliance, risk management, internal audit, credit analysis, and treasury; (4) Personal development training including leadership, communication, and business ethics; (5) Examination organization services for banks and BOKT; (6) Compliance and risk management consulting; (7) Curriculum development for educational institutions. The company also provides special training programs on modern banking topics such as Green Banking, Open Banking, and Digital Banking. All certificates carry dual accreditation from ACTD and ISO 9001:2015/ISO 29993:2017 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-İmtahan (E-Examination) Platform Electronic examination platform used to assess knowledge and skills of employees at banks and financial institutions; supports automated testing, scoring, and result reporting for individual and corporate assessment programs.
• Sertifikat Yoxla (Certificate Verification) Online certificate verification service allowing employers and third parties to confirm authenticity of training certificates issued by ICC, displaying ACTD, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017 credentials.
• Bank Examination Organization Services Diagnostic assessment and attestation examination organization services for banks and BOKTs, producing individual employee competency reports and training-needs assessments.
• Compliance Consulting Services Consulting for setting up and diagnosing compliance systems in financial institutions, including AML/CFT compliance program design and implementation support.
• Risk Management Consulting Services Consulting for building and diagnosing risk management systems at financial institutions, covering credit, operational, market and IT risk frameworks.
• Internal Trainer Development (Train-the-Trainer) Certification and development program for internal corporate trainers at banks and enterprises, including Train-the-Trainer (TOT) certifications and methodology training.
• Training Curriculum Development Services Custom curriculum development for universities and colleges focused on banking and financial operations, delivered as bespoke course design engagements.
• Professional Certification Training Programs Certification training programs for banking professionals covering Universal Banker, Professional Banker, Internal Auditor, Professional Compliance Officer, Risk Manager, Credit Underwriter, IT Auditor, Mini MBA for Bankers, and other specialized banking roles.
• Personal Development Training Soft-skills training courses including business ethics, communication skills, leadership development, stress management, time management, and presentation skills, targeted at banking and financial sector employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Employees can earn internationally recognized ACTD certifications through training programs

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• BMI - Business School IstanbulflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2023International Consulting Company partnered with Turkey's leading business school BMI Business School Istanbul. The first collaboration involved a 'Training for Trainers' program held September 2-3, 2023 at Dedeman Hotel Istanbul, conducted by professional trainer Ms. Asli Funda E.
• ACTD (American Council of Training and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTD is a global accreditation council that provides international accreditation for training programs. ICC was first accredited in 2021 and renewed in February 2024 for a two-year period. ACTD-accredited certificates are issued with ACTD, ISO 9001-2015, and ISO 29993-2017 logos.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BPP Professional Education: BPP delivers professional qualifications and corporate training across financial services, accounting and risk, including exam prep. Comparable to ICC in monetizing accredited finance/banking certifications for working professionals in regulated industries.
• Risk Management Association (RMA): RMA delivers credit risk, lending and banking certifications (e.g., Credit Risk Certified) to commercial banks worldwide. Comparable to ICC's Certified Credit Risk Professional (CCRP), CRCU and underwriting certifications serving the same bank credit/risk audience.
• Fitch Learning: Global provider of professional training and certifications for banks and financial institutions, covering credit, risk, regulation and capital markets. Directly comparable to ICC because both monetize accredited, certification-style programs sold to bank compliance, risk and audit teams, though Fitch Learning operates at much larger global scale.
• Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI): CISI offers internationally recognized financial-services qualifications and exams (including AML, compliance and risk). Comparable to ICC in delivering accredited, exam-based certifications to banking professionals, with a more established international footprint.
• Informa (Financial Services / Informa Connect): Informa runs large-scale financial-services training, conferences and certification programs globally. Comparable to ICC because both serve compliance, risk and banking professionals with accredited learning products, though Informa operates at enterprise scale across many verticals.
• New York Institute of Finance (NYIF): NYIF offers globally recognized finance and capital markets certifications and corporate training programs to banks and corporates. Comparable to ICC in the certification-led, B2B banking training model and use of branded credentials.
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS): ACAMS provides the leading global AML/CFT certifications (CAMS) and training to banks and regulators. Directly comparable to ICC's AML/CFT (ƏL/TMM), sanctions and compliance officer programs in both subject matter and accredited-certification monetization.
• Moody's Analytics Banking School: Moody's Analytics delivers banking credit, capital and regulatory training and certifications to financial institutions worldwide. Closely comparable to ICC's certification programs for bankers (Internal Auditor, Risk Manager, Compliance Officer, Credit Underwriter) in both content and audience.

Emerging players

• Corporate Finance Institute (CFI): CFI provides online certifications and courses in banking, credit, risk and financial modeling aimed at finance professionals. Comparable to ICC in offering certification-style training for bankers, but with a global online delivery model rather than ICC's classroom-heavy, Azerbaijan-centric approach.

Direct peers

• BMI Business School Istanbul: ICC's actual partner: a leading Turkish business school offering executive education, certifications and corporate training programs in finance and management. Most directly comparable as a peer — same regional segment, similar B2B training-and-certification model, and an active collaboration partner of ICC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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