ISSOK Institute

What ISSOK Institute does

ISSOK Institute is a Barcelona-headquartered private educational organization founded around 2012 that delivers the proprietary 'Modelo ISSOK', a structured leadership and personal development methodology built around six progressively higher Levels of Responsibility (Respect, Participation/Effort, Autonomy/Self-Leadership, Cooperation/Help, Leadership, and Social Responsibility), ten Methodological Strategies, and a Session/Meeting Structure. The methodology integrates applied neuroscience (polyvagal theory, autonomic nervous system, cardiac coherence), positive psychology, resilience theory, peace education, Paulo Freire's problem-posing pedagogy, and human-rights critical theory, tracing its intellectual lineage from Donald Hellison's TPSR (1970s-80s) through Valencia's PRPS (1990s-2000s) to the Barcelona Post-PRPS phase (2012-2017) before crystallizing as the ISSOK Model.

The product portfolio comprises three vertical course tracks (ISSOK Educación for educators and coaches, ISSOK Organizaciones for enterprises and NGOs, ISSOK Familias for parents) each with three sequential levels (Introductory, Medium, Advanced), a flagship Master's program (Máster ISSOK in 4th-Generation Leadership), and a 12-month customized enterprise implementation called ISSOK In Company. Pricing for public online courses ranges from €50 to €240 per participant (delivered live in groups capped at ~20), while enterprise and Master's pricing is bespoke or undisclosed. Free top-of-funnel assets include the EDUK emotional education series (8 chapters) and La Química de la Felicidad (17 chapters) on YouTube.

The organization operates from a headquarters in Barcelona with five regional offices (Monterrey, Mexico Centro, Guatemala, Peru, Levante) and an international network of more than 600 certified trainers and educators, serving 30+ implementing organizations across Spain, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Argentina, Ecuador, and Ethiopia. Customer reach includes 500+ trained workers/executives and 25,500+ children and youth in educational and sports settings. The business is self-funded (no external venture or private equity), and revenue derives from course fees, the Master's program, and bespoke enterprise engagements, with distribution via direct enterprise sales, self-service online enrollment, free introductory workshops as lead-generation events, and a partner-organization referral network.

Name

ISSOK Institute

Legal name

ISSOK Institute

Website

https://issokinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISSOK Institute is a Barcelona-based private training organization that delivers a proprietary 6-level leadership and personal development methodology across Education, Organizations, and Families verticals, serving schools, NGOs, companies, and families primarily in Spain and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership and Professional Development Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Leadership development training
• Organizational development programs
• Personal development coaching
• Executive education services
• Applied neuro-leadership

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ISSOK In Company — Custom Enterprise Programs: A 12-month customized organizational development program delivered to companies, governments, NGOs, schools, sports clubs, and other institutions. Includes intensive initial training sessions, monthly follow-up meetings, and personal accompaniment. Available in online (live), in-person, or hybrid formats. Organizations receive ISSOK Organization Certification and individual team member certifications upon completion.
2. Online Public Courses — Education, Organizations, Families: Tiered online courses (Introductory, Medium, Advanced) across three verticals. Introductory courses range from €50–110, Medium courses €80–160, Advanced courses €100–240. Delivered live online with practical exercises, group sizes capped at ~20 participants. Offered in Spanish (international). Includes free resources (EDUK, La Química de la Felicidad) as lead generation.
3. Master's Program (Máster ISSOK): A comprehensive leadership and self-leadership master's program (own title from ISSOK Institute) with open enrollments (October 2025, with earlier cohorts). Previously offered with a €300 early-bird discount. Positioned as a high-commitment, multi-session program for individuals seeking deep personal and professional development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISSOK Institute delivers the proprietary Modelo ISSOK, a structured leadership and personal development methodology built on 6 Levels of Responsibility, 10 Methodological Strategies, and a Session Structure. The institute sells a 12-month customized in-company implementation program for organizations, a tiered portfolio of live online courses (Introductory, Medium, Advanced) across three verticals (Education, Organizations, Families), a Master's program in 4th Generation Leadership, and free lead-generation resources such as workshops and video series.

Product overview

ISSOK Institute offers a comprehensive suite of leadership and human development programs centered on the Modelo ISSOK, a proprietary methodology based on 6 Levels of Responsibility designed to transform values into daily habits. The portfolio includes the flagship Master's program in 4th Generation Leadership, the ISSOK In Company organizational implementation (12-month customized program), three educational tracks (ISSOK Educación, ISSOK Organizaciones, ISSOK Familias) each with three progressive levels (Introductory, Medium, Advanced), plus free resources like the EDUK emotional education program and La Química de la Felicidad video series. The Modelo ISSOK serves as the foundational platform underpinning all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Máster ISSOK (International Master's in Leadership and Self-Leadership of 4th Generation) Comprehensive multi-session training program for individuals seeking deep personal and professional development as conscious 4th-generation leaders; delivered live online by director and professor Raquel Sáenz del Campo.
• ISSOK In Company 12-month customized enterprise implementation of the Modelo ISSOK for companies, governments, NGOs, schools, universities, sports clubs, and other institutions; includes intensive initial training, monthly follow-up, personal accompaniment, and ISSOK Organization Certification plus individual certifications.
• ISSOK Educación – Introductory, Medium, Advanced Three-tier live online course pathway (Introductory €80, Medium €160, Advanced) for educators, coaches, sports trainers, and teachers, covering the 6 Levels of Responsibility and 10 Methodological Strategies for educational environments.
• ISSOK Organizaciones – Introductory, Medium, Advanced Three-tier live online course pathway (Introductory €110/€88 launch, Medium €80, Advanced €240) for organizational leaders and members, covering leadership development, team management, and organizational culture transformation.
• ISSOK Familias – Introductory, Medium, Advanced Three-tier live online course pathway (Introductory €50, Medium €100, Advanced €100) for parents, mothers, fathers, legal guardians, and grandparents seeking to improve communication with children and strengthen their personal development.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 600 coaches/trainers and educators certified in the ISSOK Model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fe y Alegría GuatemalacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFe y Alegría Guatemala is a national education foundation implementing the ISSOK Educational Model in Guatemala. It represents a key strategic implementation partner in Central America, bringing ISSOK's methodology to schools and communities.
• Fundación Convivimos Deportivamente (FUCOPED, Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA foundation dedicated to education through sport, FUCOPED is a primary implementing partner of the ISSOK Educational Model in Mexico. Ligia Torres serves as Director of FUCOPED, and Loli del Castillo serves as Director of Projects for FUCOPED's Northern Division.
• RODDNA (Red de Organizaciones para la Defensa de la Niñez y Adolescencia, Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of organizations dedicated to the defense of child and adolescent rights in Ecuador. RODDNA implements the ISSOK Model to promote personal and social development among children and youth in vulnerable situations. Featured on the ISSOK website with testimonials from its leadership.
• CANAT (Centro de Atención a Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes Trabajadores, Peru)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA center providing education and support to working children and adolescents in Piura, Peru. CANAT uses the ISSOK Model to develop personal and social responsibility through sports education, with Manuel Cruz serving as ISSOK implementer.
• International Sociological Sport Observatory (ISSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn international research and observatory organization co-founded by ISSOK founders Roser Fernández and Jaume Mora. ISSO serves as a scientific and institutional backbone for the ISSOK Model's international expansion and research validation.
• TPSR Alliance (International Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn international network connecting researchers and practitioners in the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) approach, from which the ISSOK Model evolved. Roser Fernández and Salvador Tarín are members of this network.
• INDE EditorialminorOthersSpanish publishing house (INDE) that published the collective essay 'Transformación social a través del deporte y el liderazgo' (Social Transformation through Sport and Leadership), co-directed and co-authored by ISSOK team members including Roser Fernández, Ligia Torres, and Raquel Sáenz.
• Red Global de JuventudminorOthersListed as a collaborator on the Advanced Families course page. A global youth network contributing to social transformation and leadership development, aligned with ISSOK's mission.
• FIEP (Fédération Internationale d'Éducation Physique)minorOthersInternational Physical Education Federation listed as a collaborator on the Advanced Families course page, representing the global physical education and sports community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Potential Project: Mindfulness and leadership training firm combining neuroscience with organizational programs. Partially comparable to ISSOK in integrating neuroscience-based tools with leadership development for enterprises, though more focused on mindfulness.

Direct peers

• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Leadership training and consulting firm built on proprietary models (e.g., Situational Leadership). Closely comparable to ISSOK in delivering customized 12-month organizational implementations plus open-enrollment courses for individual leaders.
• John Maxwell Company: Leadership development organization offering certified trainer programs, courses, and speaking. Comparable to ISSOK in building a network of certified facilitators around a proprietary leadership methodology and certifying enterprises and individuals.
• Conscious Leadership Group: Leadership development firm offering workshops, certifications, and enterprise programs centered on conscious leadership principles. Comparable to ISSOK's 4th-Generation Leadership paradigm emphasizing human-centered, non-command-and-control leadership.
• NeuroLeadership Institute: Organization applying neuroscience research to leadership, culture, and performance. Directly comparable to ISSOK's 'Neuroliderazgo Aplicado' emphasis on polyvagal theory, autonomic nervous system, and cardiac coherence in leadership development.
• 6 Seconds: Non-profit emotional intelligence network with certified practitioners delivering EQ programs to schools, companies, and families. Comparable to ISSOK in combining applied neuroscience/positive psychology with a global certified-trainer network and education/enterprise/family verticals.
• The Leadership Circle: Leadership assessment and development firm with proprietary frameworks and a practitioner network. Comparable to ISSOK as a methodology-driven leadership development provider with enterprise consulting and certified practitioner channels.
• GiANT Worldwide: Leadership development company offering proprietary frameworks, certified coaches, and enterprise programs. Comparable to ISSOK in selling a structured leadership methodology through certified professionals to organizations and individuals.

Broad incumbents

• FranklinCovey: Enterprise leadership and execution training firm with proprietary frameworks (e.g., 7 Habits). Comparable to ISSOK in selling structured leadership methodologies to organizations via enterprise engagements plus individual course offerings.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Global leadership and personal development training company offering courses for individuals and enterprises. Comparable to ISSOK as a scaled, methodology-driven training provider targeting organizational leaders and educators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9tNh3x-Zi7mzUT8IKeaiog
• Facebookfacebook.com/issokinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/issokinstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/issokinstitute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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