M6 Educational Centre Skopje

What M6 Educational Centre Skopje does

M6 Educational Centre is a professional training, events, and consultancy provider headquartered in Skopje, North Macedonia, founded in 2007 and operating with 8 listed employees. It sells structured executive education and corporate training programs across four main curricula — Digital (digital marketing, AI for Managers/AI4ME, Project Management AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, AutoCAD), Leadership (Mini MBA, Women Leadership Program, Leaders of Tomorrow, BOT Leadership Program, Finance for Non-Finance), Excellence (retail, export/logistics, agriculture and food production, healthcare management, tourism and hospitality), and Tailor-Made corporate offerings — together with a Coaching and Mentorship Academy, consultancy, research services, and an events platform branded Step Forward.

The core product is multi-module, instructor-led professional training delivered in person at M6's purpose-built Skopje facility (amphitheatre, cinema system, training rooms), virtually, or in hybrid format. Programs are priced on a per-course basis in Macedonian Denars and Euros, ranging from roughly 1,000 MKD for individual event attendance to 145,183 MKD (plus optional certification) for the Coaching and Mentorship Academy, with the flagship Digital Marketing course at 1,950 EUR. Delivery is enabled by a consortium-style Board of Trustees of 30+ Macedonian and international companies (Tikves, Alkaloid, EVN, NLB, Neptun, Kromberg Schubert, Triglav, etc.), academic partnerships with UKIM and University of Ljubljana SEB, and faculty drawn from executives at global brands (Coca-Cola, Heineken, L'Oreal) and international universities in Croatia, Germany, and Greece.

Revenue is generated through four streams: per-program fees from professional training, event organization income (in-person, virtual, hybrid), consultancy and mentorship, and research and analysis services. The go-to-market blends direct enterprise sales to Board of Trustees members with open enrollment through m6.edu.mk and event-driven demand generation via conferences, workshops, the Step Forward podcast, and donor-funded projects with USAID, Helvetas, the Government of Switzerland, the Italian Embassy, UNDP, FAO, OSCE, and the EIT Higher Education Initiative. Customer segments include Macedonian and regional business professionals, corporate organizations, IT professionals, export-oriented SMEs, youth and job seekers, and vertical industry segments.

Name

M6 Educational Centre Skopje

Legal name

M6 Educational Centre

Website

https://m6.edu.mk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

M6 Educational Centre is a Skopje-based professional training, events, and consultancy provider founded in 2007, serving Macedonian and regional business professionals, corporates, and SMEs with multi-module curricula in Digital, Leadership, and Excellence, delivered via a 30+ company Board of Trustees ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) (EDABALAG)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Corporate education programs
• Executive development courses
• Business coaching consultancy
• Event management conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Skopje

HQ country

North Macedonia

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Revenue generated from professional training programs across multiple verticals including Digital Marketing, Leadership, Excellence, and specialized certifications. Programs range from short workshops to comprehensive multi-module courses with pricing from approximately 2,360 MKD to 145,183 MKD.
2. Event Organization Services: Revenue from organizing conferences, hybrid events, and corporate events at their facilities. The organization offers complete event organization including in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats.
3. Consultancy and Mentorship Services: Business development, CX, strategy, environmental, career counseling, and consulting services offered through their wide network of acknowledged partners.
4. Research and Analysis Services: Research and analysis services in cooperation with partners, offering databases, conducting research, and presenting results for client organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

M6 Educational Centre Skopje is a private professional education and training organization that designs and delivers multi-module training programs, executive coaching, and business consultancy services to individuals and companies in North Macedonia and the broader region. The organization runs in-person, virtual, and hybrid training across Digital, Leadership, Excellence, and Tailor-Made categories, alongside the Step Forward events platform and a Board of Trustees (BOT) Leadership Program serving 30+ corporate members.

Product overview

M6 Educational Centre is an educational services provider offering a diverse portfolio of professional training programs, coaching services, and business consultancy. The organization operates as a multi-module training platform with courses organized in five main categories: Digital (including Digital Marketing, AI, Project Management AI, TechBiz Edge), Leadership (Mini MBA, Women Leadership, BOT Leadership Program, Leaders of Tomorrow), Excellence (Retail, Export/Logistics, Agriculture/Food, Tourism/Hospitality, Digital Skills/Data Science), BOT Leadership (various leadership workshops), and Other Trainings (Career Growth, Excel, Public Speaking). The centre also offers Coaching and Mentorship Academy, consultancy services, and organizes events/conferences through its Step Forward platform. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of leading Macedonian companies, and programs are delivered through partnerships with educational institutions and international organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Marketing Training Program
• AI for Managers and Executives (AI4ME)
• Project Management AI
• Mini MBA
• Women Leadership Program
• Management Skills for IT (TechBiz Edge)
• Excellence in Retail
• Excellence in Agriculture and Food Production Business
• Excellence in Export, Supply Chain & Logistics Management
• Tourism and Hospitality Development
• Coaching and Mentorship Academy
• Leaders of Tomorrow
• BOT Leadership Program
• Step Forward Events and Conferences
• M6 Step Forward Podcast
• Virtual Event Organization Training
• Consultancy and Mentorship Services
• Research and Analysis Services
• Tailor-Made Corporate Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully mentored over 300 companies through Fund for Innovation and Technology program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered major, moderate, core and minor.

• EIT Higher Education InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025European Institute of Innovation and Technology program. M6 is partner in INNO-STEM BRIDGE project (2025) connecting STEM education with innovation and entrepreneurship, with consortium partners from Ukraine, Sweden, Turkey, and North Macedonia.
• Gley (National Streaming Platform)moderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership for digital podcast production and distribution. M6 Step Forward podcast now available on Gley platform for expanded reach.
• GEAmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for education, equality, and inclusion initiatives. Joint efforts to promote gender equality in professional development.
• USAIDmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnered with USAID Business Ecosystem Project (2020) for Virtual Events Organization training. M6 authored Guidelines for Organizing Virtual Events, later upgraded for USAID EDGE Project for global distribution.
• Fund for Innovation and TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Successfully mentored over 300 companies in the Technical Support for Potential Applicants program (2017-2022). Focus on business development, financial projection, innovation potential identification, and technology readiness.
• Tikves WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Macedonian wine producer and Board of Trustees member. Tikves actively participates in defining training programs and benefits from leadership development initiatives. The partnership includes wine education components in M6 training programs.
• Alkaloid AD SkopjecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Macedonian pharmaceutical and chemical company, Board of Trustees member. Alkaloid provides case studies for international business programs and participates in the BOT Leadership Program.
• EVN MacedoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading energy company in North Macedonia, Board of Trustees member with active participation in training programs and workforce development initiatives.
• Triglav InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor insurance provider, Board of Trustees member contributing to business training and leadership development programs.
• NLB BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading banking institution, Board of Trustees member participating in the BOT Leadership Program and business development initiatives.
• Neptun MacedoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor retail chain, Board of Trustees member. General Manager Goran Cvetinov serves as trainer for retail excellence and digital transformation topics.
• Kromberg SchubertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational automotive supplier, Board of Trustees member contributing to workforce development and training initiatives.
• University of St. Cyril and Methodius (UKIM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Macedonian educational partner. University collaboration for academic programs and joint educational initiatives.
• University of Ljubljana (SEB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational partner from Slovenia. Faculty of Economics collaboration for exchange of educational methodologies and program development.
• Italian Embassy in North MacedoniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-created AAA (Triple A) project - Alimentare, Agricoltura, Ambiente - for sustainable agriculture development, organized joint webinars and conferences with Italian Trade Agency.
• Helvetas SwitzerlandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for Swiss project 'Education for Employment' (E4E@mk). Co-financing training programs and supporting private sector engagement initiatives.
• UNDPmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational partner for development initiatives and sustainable development projects in North Macedonia.
• FAOmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and Agriculture Organization partnership for agricultural development and food production business excellence programs.
• OSCEmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational partner for leadership and governance-related training initiatives.
• AI CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for AI-related training programs including AI for Managers and Executives (AI4ME) and Project Management AI.
• Croatia Insurance (Triglav Life)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - insurance sector representative providing expertise for business continuity and risk management training.
• AmBrokercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - insurance broker company contributing to financial and risk management training programs.
• AmCertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - certification and professional development partner.
• Duna InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - insurance sector partner for business risk and governance training.
• KabtelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - ICT/telecom partner contributing to technology and digital transformation training.
• VitaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - pharmaceutical/health sector partner.
• MakstilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - manufacturing sector partner.
• ZegincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - pharmaceutical sector partner.
• AAP Law OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - legal advisory partner contributing to commercial law and regulatory training.
• VezesharricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard of Trustees member - manufacturing/circular economy partner. Hosting company visits and practical training sessions.
• Strategic Development ConsultingmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for USAID Business Ecosystem Project collaboration on Virtual Events Organization training.
• Startup MacedoniamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational partner supporting startup ecosystem development and entrepreneurship training initiatives.
• SOS Detsko SelominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial responsibility partner for youth development and VET training programs.
• WOBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational partner for women in business and leadership initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cegos: Large global corporate training and consulting group with a broad multi-topic catalog (leadership, project management, digital, HR) sold to multinational and regional corporates; comparable to M6 as an international full-portfolio incumbent that M6's Excellence and Digital tracks compete against for corporate training spend.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Global incumbent in leadership, communication and professional development training with a long-established franchise network; comparable to M6 as a benchmark incumbent offering overlapping leadership, communication, sales and executive development courses to corporate clients.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Top-tier global business school's executive education division offering Mini-MBA-style, leadership and AI-for-business programs to senior executives; comparable as the premium-tier aspirational alternative for the same Mini MBA, AI4ME and senior leadership buyer that M6 targets in the region.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and effectiveness training firm selling enterprise-wide programs to corporations; comparable to M6's BOT Leadership Program and leadership workshop offering, and competes for the same regional corporate L&D budgets.

Regional players

• CEEMAN (International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies): Central and Eastern European management education association based in Slovenia that accredits and networks business schools across emerging markets; directly comparable as a regional peer that lifts management-training quality and brand standards for the same Western Balkan corporate audience M6 serves.
• IEDC Bled School of Management: Slovenian executive education and MBA provider offering short programs and leadership development for Southeastern European executives; comparable to M6 in targeting the same regional corporate mid-management and BOT-style executive audience with similar Mini-MBA and leadership course formats.
• DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies: Slovenian higher-education institution focused on applied business, management and digital skills programs for working adults in the Western Balkans; comparable to M6 in delivery model (online + in-person), regional reach, and mix of corporate and individual B2B/B2C learners.

Direct peers

• Semos Education: Macedonian private training provider offering IT, digital, and professional development courses to individuals and corporates in Skopje; comparable as the most direct domestic competitor on curriculum mix (digital + professional), target audience (Skopje-based professionals) and delivery format.
• Brainster: North Macedonia-based training and reskilling operator running bootcamps, corporate upskilling, and leadership programs out of Skopje; directly comparable in that it serves the same Macedonian corporate L&D buyer and competes for the same individual professional upskilling wallet.

Emerging players

• Universum (Western Balkans education group): Western Balkans education and employability platform operating across Albania, Kosovo and the region; comparable as an emerging regional peer that targets similar youth, employability and corporate upskilling segments and could overlap with M6's Export-SME and Youth/VET offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/M6ECentre
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StepForwardWithM6
• Facebookfacebook.com/M6EducationalCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m6-educational-centre-skopje
• Instagraminstagram.com/m6educationalcentre

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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