ab consulting

What ab consulting does

AB Consulting is a privately-held professional services firm specializing in IT governance, security, audit, and accredited professional training. Founded in France in 2007, the firm relocated its headquarters to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, in 2009 and currently operates as a SARL under Ivorian law with statutory capital of 1,000,000 FCFA. It holds concurrent accreditations from five global certification bodies — ISACA, APMG, AXELOS, EXIN, and PECB — and positions itself as one of the few Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) in Africa for several of these frameworks. Regional offices are maintained in France (Paris), Côte d'Ivoire (Abidjan), Hong Kong, Kenya (Nairobi), United States, and Canada, giving the firm a four-continent footprint.

The firm's core offering is accredited certification training delivered in French and English across public sessions and intra-company engagements. Curricula span COBIT 5, ITIL, RESILIA, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, PRINCE2, and ISACA credentials (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT), with additional courses in DevOps, GDPR/RGPD, and lead-implementer tracks. It supplements training with consulting advisory and COBIT 5 / ISO 15504 audit services executed by ISACA-certified assessors. The target customer base comprises IT security professionals, IT managers, executive leadership, and boards of directors at public and private sector organizations ranging in size from dozens to hundreds of thousands of employees, with hundreds of such organizations served over the firm's history.

AB Consulting generates revenue primarily through professional services fees: quote-based intra-company training contracts, multi-year engagements, and per-session public training enrollment. The firm operates without a proprietary technology platform — its content is licensed from the accreditation bodies — and does not disclose revenue, headcount, or contracted customer counts. Director of Publication is Alain Bonneaud. Given the absence of disclosed financials, named anchor customers, or proprietary software, the business model is a classic people-delivered, accreditation-licensed training and advisory franchise rather than a technology or platform business.

Name

ab consulting

Legal name

AB Consulting CI

Website

https://ab-consulting.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AB Consulting is a privately-held, multi-accredited training and IT governance consultancy headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, delivering certified IT governance, security, audit, and training programs to public and private sector clients across four continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Governance and Cybersecurity Training & Consulting

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Computer Training (611420), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ), Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH)

Keywords

• IT governance consulting
• IT security training
• ITSM certification
• COBIT training
• ISO 27001 certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accredited Training Services: Delivery of accredited training programs for IT governance, security, and ITSM certifications including COBIT, ITIL, RESILIA, ISO 27001, PRINCE2, ISO 20000, and other frameworks. Training is provided in French and English through public sessions and intra-company engagements.
2. Consulting Services: Advisory and consulting services in IT governance, security, and ITSM domains. Consultants perform audits and provide strategic guidance to executive teams and managers.
3. Audit Services: COBIT 5 certified assessors perform ISO 15504 and COBIT 5 evaluations of class 1, 2, or 3 for organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AB Consulting delivers accredited training programs, consulting engagements, and audit services focused on IT governance, cybersecurity, and IT service management. Core offerings include certification preparation courses for COBIT, ITIL, RESILIA, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, PRINCE2, ISACA credentials (CISA/CISM/CRISC/CGEIT), TOGAF, DevOps, Lean Six Sigma, and GDPR/RGPD, plus COBIT 5/ISO 15504 assessments and IT governance advisory. Services are delivered in French and English through public training sessions and customized intra-company engagements to enterprise and public-sector clients worldwide.

Product overview

AB Consulting is an independent consulting, audit, and training organization providing accredited certification programs in IT governance, security, and service management. The portfolio centers on five core certification tracks: COBIT 5 (governance framework), ITIL (IT service management), RESILIA (cyber resilience), ISO 27001 (information security), and PRINCE2 (project management). Additional offerings include ISACA certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT), Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, DevOps, ISO 20000, and GDPR training. The company also provides consulting and audit services, notably COBIT 5 assessments and IT governance advisory. Training is delivered in French and English across international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COBIT Training & Certification Accredited COBIT 5 training and certification programs covering Foundation, Implementation, Assessor, and specialized tracks for Information Security, Risk, Assurance, and Board/Executive governance. Delivered to IT governance professionals, executives, and assurance teams seeking ISACA/APMG-recognized credentials.
• ITIL Training & Certification Complete suite of accredited ITIL certifications including Foundation, Practitioner, Intermediate Capability modules (OSA, PPO, RCV, SOA), Intermediate Lifecycle modules (SS, SD, ST, SO, CSI), and MALC (Managing Across the Lifecycle). Targeted at IT service management professionals and service delivery teams.
• RESILIA Training & Certification Cyber resilience training and certification programs covering RESILIA Foundation, Practitioner, and Bootcamp formats. Designed for IT and security teams needing AXELOS-recognized cyber resilience awareness and capability credentials.
• ISO 27001 Training & Certification Information security management training including ISO 27001 Foundation and Practitioner (APMG), Practitioner Bootcamp, and PECB Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certifications. Targeted at information security managers, implementers, and auditors.
• PRINCE2 Training & Certification Project management methodology training covering PRINCE2 Foundation, Practitioner, and Bootcamp (combined) programs accredited by AXELOS. Aimed at project managers and teams seeking standardized project management certification.
• ISACA Certification Exam Preparation (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP) Exam preparation courses for ISACA certifications including CISA (Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Information Security Manager), CRISC (Risk and Information Systems Control), and CGEIT (Enterprise IT Governance), plus a CISSP preparation course (exam included). Targeted at security, audit, risk, and governance professionals.
• ISO 20000 Training & Certification IT Service Management standard training covering Introduction, Foundation, Practitioner, Practitioner Bootcamp, Auditor (APMG), and PECB Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certifications. Targeted at ITSM professionals and auditors.
• GDPR/RGPD Training Data protection compliance training including Executive Presentation, Awareness, Privacy & Data Protection Foundation and Practitioner (EXIN), and Data Protection Officer Certified (EXIN) programs. Targeted at executives, employees, privacy officers, and DPOs requiring GDPR compliance readiness.
• TOGAF Training & Certification Enterprise architecture framework training covering TOGAF 9.1 Foundation and Certified levels, including a combined Bootcamp format. Targeted at enterprise architects and architecture teams.
• DevOps Training DevOps and agile methodology training including DevOps Foundation, CASM (Certified Agile Service Manager), and APO (Agile Process Owner) programs. Targeted at IT operations, development, and service management teams.
• Lean Six Sigma & Lean IT Training Process improvement methodology certifications including Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, Green Belt, and Lean IT Foundation programs. Targeted at process improvement, quality, and IT operational excellence teams.
• PMP Exam Preparation Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam preparation course. Targeted at project managers seeking PMI's PMP credential.
• COBIT 5 Audit & Assessment Services ISO 15504 and COBIT 5 assessment services performed by COBIT 5 Certified Assessors accredited by ISACA. Delivered to organizations seeking formal maturity evaluations of their IT governance processes.
• IT Governance & Security Consulting Advisory services for IT governance, security, and management aligned with international best-practice frameworks. Delivered to executive teams and managers at enterprises seeking strategic guidance on IT governance and security.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ISACAcoreOthersISACA is the governing body for COBIT, CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CGEIT certifications. AB Consulting is accredited as a training provider for ISACA certifications and is described as the only ATO (Accredited Training Organization) by ISACA in Africa.
• AXELOScoreOthersAXELOS owns ITIL, PRINCE2, and RESILIA frameworks. AB Consulting is an ATO (Accredited Training Organization) and Accredited Partner of AXELOS for PRINCE2, ITIL, and RESILIA certifications.
• APMG InternationalcoreOthersAPMG International provides accreditation for various frameworks including COBIT, ISO 20000, and others. AB Consulting is an accredited training organization by APMG.
• EXINcoreOthersEXIN provides certifications for data protection, privacy, and service management. AB Consulting is accredited by EXIN for Privacy & Data Protection and other certifications.
• PECBcoreOthersPECB provides ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 certification training. AB Consulting is accredited by PECB for Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• QA Ltd: UK-headquartered IT and business training provider accredited for many of the same frameworks as AB Consulting (ITIL, PRINCE2, ISO 27001, Agile). Closely comparable because both deliver accredited enterprise IT certification training alongside consulting across multiple regions.
• Global Knowledge: Global IT training provider offering accredited courses in ITIL, COBIT, PRINCE2, cybersecurity, and project management. Directly comparable to AB Consulting as a multi-region accredited training organization with similar curriculum and enterprise client base.
• Learning Tree International: Long-established IT training provider delivering instructor-led courses across IT governance, security, and project management certifications. Comparable to AB Consulting for its accredited enterprise IT curriculum and global delivery model.
• ITpreneurs: Netherlands-based firm specializing in IT governance, service management, and cyber resilience training (TOGAF, ITIL, RESILIA). Comparable to AB Consulting because it offers accredited training for the same enterprise frameworks with a similar global delivery footprint.
• KnowledgeHut: Global professional training company offering accredited courses in ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile, and cybersecurity certifications. Comparable to AB Consulting in target certifications and enterprise customer profile, with broader online delivery.
• Simplilearn: Online professional training platform with accredited IT and project management certification programs (PMP, ITIL, CISSP). Comparable to AB Consulting on certifications offered and enterprise B2B audience, though with a primarily digital delivery model.
• Skillsoft: Global enterprise learning platform offering IT, leadership, and compliance certification prep. Comparable to AB Consulting for delivering standardized IT certification training to enterprise customers at scale.

Broad incumbents

• PeopleCert: Owner of the AXELOS ITIL, PRINCE2, and RESILIA frameworks. Comparable to AB Consulting because it both governs the same certification standards AB Consulting trains on and operates its own training business, making it both an enabler and a competitor.
• ISACA: Global professional association governing COBIT, CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CGEIT. Comparable to AB Consulting because it accredits AB Consulting's training and also offers its own training and certification services to enterprise IT governance professionals.

Regional players

• ALC Training: Africa-region IT training provider accredited for ITIL, PRINCE2, and cybersecurity certifications. Comparable to AB Consulting as a competing ATO operating in the same African market with similar curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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