dcpro

What dcpro does

dcpro operates a professional training and certification platform under the Knowledge Train brand, headquartered at 20 Old Bailey, London. Founded in 2005, the company delivers instructor-led (virtual and live classroom) and self-paced online training for industry-recognized certifications spanning PRINCE2 and PRINCE2 Agile, AgilePM, Scrum, BCS Business Analysis, ITIL v3/v4, DevOps, APMG Change Management, MSP, P3O, APM (PMQ/PFQ), Better Business Cases, Lean Six Sigma, and House of PMO. The company also runs apprenticeship programmes, bespoke in-house corporate training, and short workshops (including AI in Project Management). Underlying technology is an e-learning platform accessible on laptop, tablet and smartphone without browser plug-ins, combined with virtual live classroom infrastructure; proprietary assets include five trademarked learning libraries (BLL, ALL, ITLL, BALL, CLL) and the Scrum Essentials mark.

The business model is primarily professional-services revenue from per-participant course fees, with instructor-led courses priced at £1,599–£1,799+VAT per participant (e.g., ITIL 4 Foundation £1,599; ITIL 4 Specialist modules £1,799) on a one-time/perpetual licence basis and self-paced online courses on a monthly subscription. Customer finance is facilitated through a NewDay Cards Ltd Introducer Appointed Representative arrangement. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce for individual professionals with sales-led corporate channels for bespoke in-house training, supported by content marketing, SEO, webinars, and email.

Customers are split between individual professionals seeking certifications and corporate organisations buying staff development, with named logos including Boeing, Rolls Royce, Siemens, IBM, Motorola, Disney, BBC, the United Nations, Mitsubishi, and the British Red Cross. The company holds multiple accreditations from AXELOS/PeopleCert (PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, ITIL), APMG International (AgilePM, AgileBA, Change Management, Better Business Cases), BCS, the Agile Business Consortium, the DevOps Institute, and PMI, and operates across 28 European countries.

Name

dcpro

Legal name

Knowledge Train Limited

Website

https://dcpro.training

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

dcpro, operating as Knowledge Train, is a London-based professional training provider founded in 2005 delivering accredited certification courses (PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL, BCS Business Analysis, DevOps, Change Management) via virtual, classroom, and self-paced online formats to individual professionals and corporate clients across 28 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (61142), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Project management certification
• Agile methodology training
• Business analysis certification
• IT service management training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

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 Courses: Revenue generated from instructor-led and self-paced online training courses for professional certifications including PRINCE2, AgilePM, ITIL, MSP, and other project management and IT service management qualifications. Courses include certification exam fees where applicable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

dcpro (operating as Knowledge Train) provides accredited professional training and certification courses in project management, agile, business analysis, IT service management, change management, programme management, and DevOps. Courses are delivered through public instructor-led sessions (virtual and classroom), self-paced online learning, bespoke in-house corporate programmes, and structured apprenticeship schemes. Customers include individual professionals and enterprise organisations seeking accredited certification paths.

Product overview

Knowledge Train is a professional training and certification organization offering instructor-led and self-paced online courses. The portfolio includes PRINCE2, AgilePM, Scrum, Business Analysis (BCS), AI (BCS AI, AIPGF), ITIL, DevOps, Change Management, Programme Management (MSP), APM, Better Business Cases, P3O, and Lean Six Sigma. Training is delivered through Public Instructor-Led Courses (virtual and classroom), Self-Paced Online Courses, Bespoke In-house Training, Workshops, and Apprenticeships. The company also provides Learning Libraries (BLL, ALL, ITLL, CLL) for self-paced study across business analysis, agile, IT, and compliance topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped thousands of professionals develop skills in project management, agile, business analysis, change management, programme management, and IT service management
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AXELOS/PeopleCertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited Training Organisation for PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP (Managing Successful Programmes), P3O, and ITIL certifications. AXELOS is the owner of these best practice frameworks and grants official accreditation status to Knowledge Train as a certified training provider.
• APMG InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited Training Organisation for AgilePM, AgileBA, Change Management, Better Business Cases, and Lean Six Sigma certifications. APMG International is a global examination institute and accreditation body.
• BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited training partner for BCS Business Analysis certifications including Foundation, Modelling Business Processes, Business Analysis Practice, Requirements Engineering, and BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
• Agile Business ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited Training Organisation for AgilePM and AgileBA certifications owned by the Agile Business Consortium.
• DevOps InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited training provider for DevOps Foundation certification and other DevOps Institute certifications covering culture, delivery, testing, security, and service management competencies.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorised training provider for PMI certifications including PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, and PMI-PBA.
• AI Project Governance Framework (AIPGF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited Training Organisation for AIPGF Foundation and Practitioner certifications - a framework for AI project governance.

Scale indicators4 records

Direct peers

• ILX Group: UK-based accredited training organization offering PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile, and PMP courses via instructor-led and e-learning formats. Most direct overlap with Knowledge Train's portfolio, target customers (UK/EU corporate L&D), and ATO accreditation mix.
• QA Ltd: One of the UK's largest commercial training providers, offering PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile, BCS, and apprenticeships through classroom, virtual, and self-paced channels. Highly comparable as a UK-headquartered multi-accreditation training and apprenticeship delivery business.
• Simplilearn: Online professional certification training provider covering PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile/Scrum, and digital skills via self-paced and live virtual bootcamps. Comparable delivery model (self-paced + virtual instructor-led) and overlapping certification catalog.
• Learning Tree International: Long-established IT and management training provider offering instructor-led and online courses across project management, ITIL, Agile, and business analysis. Similar delivery format mix and corporate buyer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge: Large IT and business training incumbent delivering ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile, and vendor certifications globally through instructor-led and virtual formats. Overlaps in IT service management and project management training; broader portfolio but similar accreditation-driven model.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise corporate learning platform offering IT certification prep (ITIL, PMP, CISSP, AWS), leadership training, and compliance content via subscription. Overlaps as a subscription-based e-learning alternative for the same corporate L&D buyers.
• Udemy Business: Enterprise L&D subscription platform offering thousands of courses on project management, Agile, ITIL, BCS-aligned content, and AI governance. Competes for the same corporate training budget with broader catalog and lower price point.

Emerging players

• Pluralsight: Technology skills platform providing assessment, learning paths, and certification prep across cloud, DevOps, security, and IT operations. Comparable in technical certification training (DevOps, ITIL) and in subscription-driven delivery to enterprise buyers.

Others

• PeopleCert: Owner of the AXELOS frameworks (PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, ITIL) and direct operator of certification exams and training. Not a direct competitor for training delivery but a powerful ecosystem gatekeeper whose policy decisions shape Knowledge Train's economics.

Regional players

• Reed Professional Services: UK training provider offering accredited PRINCE2, APM, and professional development courses under the Reed brand. Comparable UK-based course catalog and target learner profile, with primary geographic focus on the UK domestic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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