ICO Institut für Coaching & Organisationsberatung

What ICO Institut für Coaching & Organisationsberatung does

ICO Institut für Coaching & Organisationsberatung is a privately held professional training and organizational consulting institute headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, operating as a German civil law partnership (Bergknapp Lederle GbR) co-founded in 2006 by Prof. Dr. Andreas Bergknapp and Dr. Sabine Lederle as a spin-off from the University of Augsburg's Chair of Human Resources (Prof. Dr. Oswald Neuberger). The institute delivers systemic coaching, systemic organizational consulting, systemic change management, and systemic team coaching programs and services grounded in the academic tradition of the University of Augsburg, and it holds recognized training institute status (anerkanntes Lehrinstitut) with three German professional associations: the European Coaching Association (ECA), the Deutscher Verband für Coaching & Training (dvct), and the Qualitätsring Coaching & Beratung (QRC).

The product portfolio centers on three multi-month certification programs (Systemic Consulting & Coaching, Change Management & Organizational Consulting, and Systemic Team Coaching) priced in the 4,500-12,000 EUR band, complemented by compact seminars (systemic coaching, change management, business moderation, conflict mediation, Liberating Structures, Futures Lab, MHFA mental health first aid, and power & micropolitics), in-house corporate training, and consulting services spanning workshop facilitation, team development, conflict moderation, change management, executive coaching, and leadership development. The company maintains an active alumni community (ICO-Community) with peer groups, Intervision sessions, and continuing education, and operates with a 12-employee headcount serving primarily the Augsburg/Munich region in southern Germany.

The business model is professional services-based with a sales-led go-to-market motion. Distribution combines open enrollment programs at the Augsburg headquarters (Martini Park) and regional seminar hotels with in-house corporate engagements and individual coaching services. Marketing relies on content-driven channels including the company website and blog, organic LinkedIn and Instagram presence, email newsletters, and periodic info evenings, with conversion supported by free non-binding consultations booked via Calendly. Several training programs qualify for ESF+ KOMPASS education vouchers covering up to 90% of net training costs (max 4,500 EUR) for solo self-employed learners. Customer segments include HR professionals and internal consultants, specialists and executives, external coaches and consultants, and organizations commissioning in-house programs. Named customers include Autoliv, PSW automotive engineering, SANDOZ INTERNATIONAL, and a university clinic, though these appear as participant testimonials rather than ongoing revenue anchors.

Name

ICO Institut für Coaching & Organisationsberatung

Legal name

Bergknapp Lederle GbR

Website

https://ico-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICO Institut für Coaching & Organisationsberatung is an Augsburg-based systemic coaching, change management, and organizational consulting institute founded in 2006 as a University of Augsburg spin-off, serving HR professionals, executives, and external coaches in southern Germany with certified training programs and consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Training & Organizational Consulting

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Management Consulting Services (54161), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conflict Resolution, Negotiation & Stakeholder Management Coaching (EDABANAK), Strategy, Decision-Making & Business Acumen Coaching (EDABANAH), Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Systemic coaching training
• Organizational consulting
• Change management
• Team coaching
• Executive development

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training & Certification Programs: Revenue from multi-module certified training programs in systemic coaching, change management, and systemic team coaching. Programs span approximately 12 months and are priced in the 4,500–12,000 EUR range based on duration and certification level. Ratenzahlung (installment payments) are available upon explicit agreement.
2. Seminars & Continuing Education: Revenue from standalone seminars and workshops (e.g., Systemic Coaching compact, Change Management compact, Business Moderation & Facilitation, Business Mediation compact, Liberating Structures I & II, Futures Lab, MHFA First Aid for Mental Health, Power & Micropolitics) offered as open enrollment and in-house formats.
3. Organizational Consulting & Process Facilitation: Revenue from change management, organizational development, team development, team coaching, conflict moderation & mediation, workshop facilitation, and executive coaching services delivered to organizations.
4. Coaching Services: Individual coaching services for executives, managers, and professionals delivered on a per-session or package basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICO Institut für Coaching & Organisationsberatung delivers certified systemic coaching and consulting training programs, professional seminars, and organizational consulting services. Its portfolio centers on three multi-month certification programs (Systemic Consulting & Coaching, Change Management & Organizational Consulting, Systemic Team Coach), supplemented by compact seminars, individual executive coaching, team coaching, change management facilitation, and conflict mediation for individuals and organizations in southern Germany.

Product overview

ICO Institut für Coaching & Organisationsberatung is a coaching and organizational consulting institute offering a portfolio of professional training programs and consulting services. The core offerings consist of three main certification programs: the 12-month Ausbildung Systemische Beratung & Coaching, the Ausbildung Change Management & Organisationsberatung, and the Ausbildung Systemischer Teamcoach, all certified by ECA, dvct, and QRC professional associations. These are complemented by a New Leadership program, various compact seminars (including coaching, change management, moderation, conflict resolution, and Liberating Structures workshops), and an MHFA mental health first aid course. Consulting services include workshop moderation, team development, conflict mediation, change management, individual coaching, and executive development. The institute also maintains an active alumni community providing ongoing professional development through Intervision, Coaching-Café, and continuing education events. Founded in 2006 as a spin-off from the University of Augsburg, the institute is headquartered in Augsburg with operations in the Munich/Augsburg region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ausbildung Systemische Beratung & Coaching (Systemic Consulting & Coaching Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates earn certification as 'Systemischer Berater & Coach' recognized by ECA, dvct, and QRC

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Augsburg — Chair of Human Resources (Prof. Dr. Oswald Neuberger)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006ICO was founded as a spin-off (Ausgründung) from the Chair of Human Resources (Prof. Dr. Oswald Neuberger) at the University of Augsburg in 2006. This academic origin provides ICO with theoretical foundations in systemic organizational psychology and HR management, differentiating it from purely commercial training providers.
• European Coaching Association e.V. (ECA)coreOthersICO is an officially recognized (anerkanntes Lehrinstitut) training institute of the ECA. Upon graduation, participants are entitled to use the designation 'Systemischer Berater & Coach, ausgebildet nach ECA.' ICO graduates receive a 100 EUR waiver on the ECA membership registration fee if they join within 3 months of completing their training.
• Deutscher Verband für Coaching & Training e.V. (dvct)coreOthersICO is an officially recognized training institute of the dvct, one of Germany's largest coaching associations with approximately 1,600 members (as of 2023). This recognition confirms ICO's programs meet the association's quality standards.
• Qualitätsring Coaching & Beratung e.V. (QRC)coreOthersICO is an officially recognized training institute of the QRC. The QRC is a member of the Roundtable Coaching Deutschland, which includes BDVT, DBVC, DCV, DGfC, DGSv, EASC, EMCC, ICF, and QRC — representing over 9,500 coaches in Germany.
• KOMPASS / Europäischer Sozialfonds (ESF+)minorOthersICO's training programs qualify for funding under the KOMPASS program of the European Social Fund (ESF+), which provides solo self-employed individuals in Germany with education vouchers covering up to 90% of net training costs (maximum 4,500 EUR per application). Eligible programs include systemic team coaching, business moderation & facilitation, systemic coaching compact, change management compact, and business mediation compact.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ico_coaching_institut?igsh=dHRkYTNtMmQ5ZXd1

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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