What Karokasb does

Karokasb (کار و کسب, "Work and Business") is a Tehran-based private management education and consulting firm founded in 2018 that operates exclusively in the Iranian market with Persian-language content. It delivers public and in-house training courses covering business analysis (BABOK), business intelligence (Power BI), project management (PMBOK 7 and 8, Agile), process management (APQC, BPM), OKR/KPI, SFIA, BIAN, enterprise architecture (TOGAF), and recently AI-themed topics, complemented by a publishing line of specialized management books in PDF and printed formats that include QR-code-linked video tutorials. The company serves Iranian organizations and government entities across telecom, energy, financial services, insurance, healthcare, aviation, and F&B, with a public logo set that includes MCI, NIOC, Mapna, Mahan Air, Kalleh, TPO, Day Insurance, and Tejarat Insurance.

Karokasb's business model rests on four revenue streams: professional-services training (public courses and in-house organizational engagements), BABOK-based consulting and coaching delivered through its BA Board community platform at baboard.ir, one-time book sales (OKR, BABOK, PMBOK, ITIL4), and a recurring online content subscription at karokasb.org/register/ that bundles articles, podcasts, videos, and Power BI dashboards. Pricing is denominated in Tomans and includes periodic discounts such as a 30% book promotion through Khordad 2, 1405 (May 23, 2026). Distribution combines a self-service website, enterprise field sales for in-house training, a dedicated corporate CRM at crm.karokasb.org, and an alumni-gated WhatsApp information group. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, designated a Creative Company by Iran's Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, a member of the Iranian Management Consultants Association and the National Computer Professionals Guild, and a two-time winner of the Iran Web and Mobile Festival Best Business Management Website award.

Name

Karokasb

Legal name

کار و کسب (Karokasb)

Website

https://karokasb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Karokasb is a Tehran-based private firm founded in 2018 that delivers Persian-language management training, BABOK-based consulting, and specialized books to Iranian enterprises and government organizations across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Management education services
• Business analysis training
• Professional training courses
• Management consulting services
• Organizational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Courses (Public and In-House): Public training courses in business analysis, process management, agile, business intelligence, project management, and organizational architecture. Also includes in-house organizational training programs delivered at client organizations.
2. Consulting and Coaching: Management consulting and coaching services delivered through the BA Board community platform (baboard.ir) and directly by Karokasb consultants. Services include business analysis consulting, implementation, and mentorship.
3. Specialized Management Books: Sale of specialized management books in Persian including OKR, BABOK, PMBOK 7, PMBOK 8, ITIL4 Foundation. Offered in both PDF and printed formats with periodic discounts.
4. Online Content Subscription: Paid subscription for online content including audio versions of articles, with membership registration required for access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Karokasb delivers Persian-language professional management training courses (public and in-house) covering business analysis, project management, business intelligence, process management, enterprise architecture, and OKR/KPI frameworks. It supplements training with BABOK-based management consulting and coaching services, sales of specialized Persian management books (OKR, BABOK, PMBOK, ITIL4) with QR-code video tutorials, and an online content subscription providing articles, audio versions, podcasts, and Power BI dashboards.

Product overview

Karokasb operates as a unified training and consulting platform for management and business professionals in the Iranian market. The core offering consists of public training courses in Persian covering business analysis (BABOK), business intelligence (Power BI), project management (PMBOK, Agile), process management (BPM, APQC, BIAN), OKR/KPI frameworks, and enterprise architecture (TOGAF). This is supported by specialized Persian-language management books (OKR, BABOK, PMBOK7, PMBOK8, ITIL4) with QR-code-linked video supplements, an online content subscription providing articles, videos, podcasts, and Power BI dashboards, and a WhatsApp-based information group for course alumni. Corporate services include BABOK-based consulting and execution engagements, an Android mobile application, and a corporate CRM system at crm.karokasb.org. Educational packages bundle related courses with books, including BABOK, OKR/KPI, SFIA, APQC, AI in Business Analysis, and AI in Project Management offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 255 training courses successfully conducted since 1397 with a satisfaction rate of 8.6 out of 10
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BABoard (baboard.ir)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBA Board is a community platform for management consulting and coaching services, where Karokasb delivers specialized management and systems consulting services. The platform serves as the primary channel for Karokasb's consulting and mentorship offerings, complementing its training courses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mind Tools: Online learning platform providing management, leadership, and business skills resources to individuals and corporate customers. Comparable to Karokasb in subscription content model and management education focus, though serving a global English-speaking audience.
• KnowledgeCity: Online training library focused on business, management, and compliance courses for professionals and organizations. Comparable to Karokasb in subscription-based delivery of management and business analysis content with certificate programs.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Enterprise corporate learning platform providing management, technology, and compliance training at scale. Comparable to Karokasb in serving enterprise L&D needs with structured management and certification courses, though at a much larger enterprise scale.
• Udemy Business: Enterprise subscription to Udemy's catalog of professional courses, including many on PMP, business analysis, Power BI, and management. Comparable in offering affordable on-demand management and technical training to corporate customers globally.
• Simplilearn: Global corporate training provider offering professional certification courses (PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, business analysis) to enterprises and individuals. Comparable to Karokasb in training category breadth and professional services revenue model, though operating internationally rather than Iran-specific.
• Emeritus: Works with top universities and business schools to deliver professional certificate and management training programs globally. Comparable to Karokasb in offering structured management and technology training to working professionals, though at a much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• American Management Association (AMA): Long-established provider of management training, executive education, and corporate development programs. Similar to Karokasb in delivering in-house training plus public seminars on business analysis, project management, and leadership, though serving primarily the US market.

Emerging players

• BA Times (Business Analysis Times): Online community and resource hub for business analysis professionals. Comparable to Karokasb's BA Board community (baboard.ir) in supporting the BABOK-practitioner ecosystem with content, events, and professional networking.
• 360training: Online training provider covering business, management, IT, and compliance certifications. Overlaps with Karokasb's certificate-oriented training courses and Persian book distribution for globally recognized frameworks.

Others

• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): Global professional association that owns the BABOK framework and CBAP/ECBA certifications. Karokasb's BABOK courses and consulting are built on IIBA's framework, making IIBA an ecosystem enabler and standard-setter that directly shapes Karokasb's core curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karokasborg

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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