INGENIO, leadership school

What INGENIO, leadership school does

INGENIO, leadership school is a private Spanish executive education institution headquartered in Tarragona, Catalonia, founded in 2014, operating with approximately 10 employees. The school delivers university-certified leadership and management training through a portfolio that spans multi-year Master's and Postgraduate degrees, Executive Programs, accredited short courses (15 hours, €150, 2 ECTS), and micro-courses (10 hours, €50, 1 ECTS). Academic certification is granted through a partnership with the public Universidad de Lleida, while objective 360° leadership evaluation is provided by its sister platform TalensIA. The proprietary PICE® (Plan Integral de Comunicación Estratégica) leadership standard, developed over a decade of research evaluating 165 leaders against 850 employee assessments, structures the curriculum around four dimensions and fifty competencies. Programs are delivered via the Campus Virtual learning platform in semi-presential or fully online asynchronous formats, with FUNDAE accreditation enabling Spanish companies to fund training through social-security credits. Distribution relies on direct website enrollment, SEO, organic social channels, and referrals from the TalensIA ecosystem and university partnership.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition fees paid by individual learners and a smaller B2B corporate training stream; no public revenue, funding history, or named enterprise customers are disclosed. In 2025, the company announced the migration of all training activities, executive development programs, and its alumni network into TalensIA Leadership Institute, with the INGENIO website scheduled to redirect to talensia.es at the end of 2025. The strategic intent is to consolidate assessment, formation, and accreditation into a single integrated ecosystem, effectively transitioning the INGENIO brand from a standalone school into the executive training arm of the broader TalensIA platform.

Name

INGENIO, leadership school

Legal name

Ingenio Leadership School

Website

https://ingenioschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

INGENIO, leadership school is a private Spanish executive education institution that delivers university-certified (Universidad de Lleida) leadership Master's, Postgraduate, and Executive programs, built around its proprietary PICE® leadership standard and the TalensIA 360° assessment ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Leadership development
• Management training
• Professional certification
• Online learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarragona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs (Masters and Postgrados): Full-degree programs including Master's degrees and Postgraduate programs consisting of 20 short courses plus a Final Master's Project, or 10 short courses plus a Final Degree Project. Programs are recognized by Universidad de Lleida and offer both semi-presential and 100% online formats.
2. Executive Programs: 5-block thematic programs combining 3 in-person/online sessions with audiovisual masterclasses. Includes leadership evaluation, career plan, and individualized accompaniment. Recognized in Master's and Postgraduate programs.
3. Short Courses (Cursos Cortos): Individual short courses lasting 15 hours priced at 150€, with 2 ECTS credits. Recognized in Executive, Master's, and Postgraduate programs. 100% online format.
4. Quick Courses (Cursos Rápidos): Short specialized courses lasting 10 hours priced at 50€, with 1 ECTS credit. 100% online asynchronous format available 24 hours. Recognized in Postgraduate programs.
5. Corporate Training: B2B executive development programs for companies, including the Executive de Desarrollo Directivo program for organizations seeking leadership development for their staff.
6. PICE® Consultant Accreditation: Program for training consultants in the integral PICE® corporate leadership management system for auditing, consulting, and training implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INGENIO Leadership School is a private online executive education institution that designs and delivers academic degree programs (Master's, Postgraduate) and executive programs built around its proprietary PICE® leadership standard. Programs are certified by Universidad de Lleida and delivered via a virtual campus in semi-presential or 100% online formats, supplemented by standalone short courses and quick courses. The school also trains and accredits PICE® consultants and delivers corporate leadership development programs.

Product overview

INGENIO Leadership School offers a comprehensive educational platform for leadership and management development. The core offering consists of academic degree programs (Masters and Postgraduate programs with University of Lleida certification) and Executive Programs (short course bundles), all built around the PICE Leadership Standard — a scientifically-validated integral management system with 4 dimensions and 50 competencies. The portfolio includes standalone short courses (15 hours, 150€, 2 ECTS) and fast-track courses (10 hours, 50€, 1 ECTS), covering leadership skills (Neuroliderazgo, Liderazgo Directivo, Inteligencia Emocional), management tools (Lean Management, Excel, Quality), and soft skills (Negociacion, Comunicacion, Gestion de Equipos). All programs are delivered via the Campus Virtual platform with 100% online asynchronous options. The ecosystem integrates TalensIA for objective 360-degree leadership evaluation, with academic accreditation from the University of Lleida and FUNDAE-certified training credits. INGENIO is transitioning to TalensIA Leadership Institute for an integrated experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PICE Standard: International leadership management standard with scientific basis, integral management system for maximum corporate leadership performance.

Products and services

• Master in Business Administration and Leadership (MBAL) Master's degree combining business administration with leadership competencies, delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format. Consists of 20 short courses plus a final master's thesis, with university certification from Universidad de Lleida. Designed for executives, directors, and senior managers.
• Master en Dirección General Lean (Master in Lean General Management) Master's program focused on Lean management principles for general direction and business leadership, delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format with Universidad de Lleida certification.
• Postgrado en Marketing y Ventas (Postgraduate in Marketing and Sales) Postgraduate program focused on marketing and sales competencies, consisting of 10 short courses plus a final degree project, delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format with Universidad de Lleida certification.
• Postgrado en Liderazgo Directivo (Postgraduate in Executive Leadership) Postgraduate program addressing leadership competencies for a globalized context requiring university-level training to lead projects, organizations, and teams. Delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format with Universidad de Lleida certification.
• Postgrado en Lean Management (Postgraduate in Lean Management) Postgraduate program focused on Lean Management methodologies for operational excellence and continuous improvement, delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format with Universidad de Lleida certification.
• Postgrado en Dirección General (Postgraduate in General Management) Postgraduate program covering general management and strategic leadership competencies, delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format with Universidad de Lleida certification.
• Executive de Marketing y Ventas (Executive Program in Marketing and Sales) Executive program focused on marketing and sales skills, consisting of 5 short courses, recognized in Master's and Postgraduate programs. Delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format.
• Executive de Lean Management (Executive Program in Lean Management) Executive program on Lean Management methodologies, consisting of 5 short courses, recognized in Master's and Postgraduate programs. Delivered in semi-presential or 100% online format.
• Executive de Habilidades Directivas (Executive Program in Management Skills) Executive program developing key management and leadership skills, consisting of 5 short courses, recognized in Master's and Postgraduate programs.
• Executive de Gestión del Talento (Executive Program in Talent Management) Executive program focused on talent management and leadership development, consisting of 5 short courses, recognized in Master's and Postgraduate programs.
• Executive de Gestión de Equipos (Executive Program in Team Management) Executive program on team management and coordination, consisting of 5 short courses, recognized in Master's and Postgraduate programs.
• Executive de Desarrollo Directivo (Executive Program / Corporate Leadership Development) Executive program covering key competencies for individual and team leadership development to multiply results, including talent detection, Agile team management, and strategic decision-making. Sold both to individual professionals and to organizations as a B2B corporate training offering, often via FUNDAE-subsidized channels. Includes 360° leadership evaluation, individualized accompaniment, 10 ECTS credits, and a 4–5 month duration.
• Executive de Desarrollo del Liderazgo (Executive Program in Leadership Development) Executive program for maximum performance of human capital in organizations. Includes 360-degree leadership evaluation, career plan or business plan, individualized accompaniment, 10 ECTS credits, 5 thematic blocks with 3 in-person/online sessions over 3 months plus 5 weeks for the final project. Matrícula €800.
• PICE® Consultant Accreditation Program (Programa de Consultores Acreditados PICE®) Accreditation program training consultants in the integral PICE® corporate leadership management system for implementation as accredited auditors, consultants, and trainers with scientific validation.
• Short Courses (Cursos Cortos) — 15-hour individual courses at €150 Standalone individual short courses lasting 15 hours, priced at €150 each, with 2 ECTS credits. 100% online asynchronous format, available 24 hours, recognized in Executive, Master's, and Postgraduate programs. Spans leadership skills (Neuroliderazgo, Liderazgo Directivo, Inteligencia Emocional, Negociación Estratégica), management tools (Lean Management, Excel series, Calidad y Procesos), and soft skills (Comunicación y Oratoria, Gestión de Equipos, Felicidad Corporativa, Iniciativa Emprendedora).
• Quick Courses (Cursos Rápidos) — 10-hour individual courses at €50 Standalone individual short specialized courses lasting 10 hours, priced at €50 each, with 1 ECTS credit. 100% online asynchronous format available 24 hours with 1-year access, recognized in Postgraduate programs. Spans leadership topics (Lean Startup, Gestión de Conflictos, Liderazgo por Valores, Liderazgo Personal, Liderazgo del Cambio), management tools (Direccion de RRHH, Direccion de la Innovacion, Direccion Estrategica Comercial, Desarrollo de Negocio), and economics (Finanzas Personales, Gestión Económica Empresarial).

Quantifiable outcome

• PICE model developed after 10 years of research on 165 leaders evaluated by 850 employees
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Universidad de Lleida (UdL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lleida is a public quality university that backs the academic rigor and certification of INGENIO programs. INGENIO designs executive formation programs with university certification, where the Final Master's Project or Final Degree Project is reviewed by university tribunals. The partnership allows INGENIO to offer officially recognized university titles.
• TalensIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalensIA provides the scientific evaluation component (objective 360° evaluation) while INGENIO provides formation in the defined competencies. Together they form an integral patented system. INGENIO's activities, training programs, and alumni network are integrating into TalensIA Leadership Institute. TalensIA is a corporate leadership platform with scientific basis and PICE® international standard.
• PICE® (Piceleadership.com)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPICE® is an integral management system for maximum corporate leadership performance with scientific basis. INGENIO applies the PICE® standard, which includes 4 steps: Audit, Training/Mentoring, Performance, and Accreditation. The standard is managed by piceleadership.com and provides the framework for leadership evaluation and development.
• FUNDAEsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINGENIO is an accredited entity for subsidized training through FUNDAE (Fundación Estatal para la Formación en el Empleo), allowing companies to develop corporate talent using their social security contributions. This enables access to government-subsidized training for employees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Global, research-driven leadership development provider offering 360° assessments, executive programs, and custom corporate leadership training. Comparable on the assessment-plus-training integrated model INGENIO is pursuing via PICE® + TalensIA.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Global incumbent in leadership and soft-skills training with franchise model across 90+ countries. Comparable on the short-course / executive skills curriculum (communication, leadership, teams) that INGENIO offers via Cursos Cortos and Cursos Rápidos.
• European School of Management (ESCP): Pan-European business school with campuses including Madrid and Barcelona, offering executive MBAs and custom programs. Comparable as a multi-country European executive education competitor.
• Hogan Assessments: Established global leader in leadership personality/360° assessment tools widely used by executive development providers. Comparable on the leadership-assessment IP layer that underpins INGENIO's PICE®/TalensIA integrated offer.

Direct peers

• IESE Business School: University of Navarra's globally top-ranked business school in Barcelona, offering executive education and custom programs for companies. Directly comparable as a Spain-based premium executive education provider.
• OBS Business School: Online-only business school focused on Spanish-speaking executives with Masters and Postgraduate programs. Closely comparable delivery model and target segment to INGENIO's 100% online programs.
• EAE Business School: Barcelona-based business school with online and blended Masters, Postgraduates, and executive programs in Spanish. Comparable in format (online/semi-presential), pricing tier, and Spanish-speaking audience.
• IE Business School: Madrid-based globally ranked business school offering MBAs, executive masters, and corporate leadership programs in Spanish and English. Direct competitor to INGENIO for Spanish executive learners seeking university-recognized credentials.
• ESADE Business School: Barcelona-based business school (closely located to INGENIO's Tarragona HQ) with MBAs and executive education. Competes for the same Catalan/Spanish executive training wallet with stronger brand recognition.

Emerging players

• TalensIA: Corporate leadership platform now absorbing INGENIO's training into TalensIA Leadership Institute. Operates the 360° evaluation component and is increasingly the umbrella entity; included as a peer given the integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IngenioSchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Ingenioschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/IngenioSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ingenio-leadership-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/ingenioschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@ingenioschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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