kozama - consulting

What kozama - consulting does

KOZAMA Consulting is a professional training organization headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, founded in 2019 by KONE Zanoua Mamadou. The company holds PeopleCert Accredited Training Organization (ATO) status under Registry ID 5453, authorizing it to deliver ITIL and PRINCE2 certification programs. As of July 2026, KOZAMA is the only accredited training center in the francophone sub-region authorized to deliver the advanced ITIL V5 modules (Product, Service, Experience), a positioning that defines its competitive identity in the market.

The company's core product is structured certification training for IT professionals, project managers, and enterprise IT teams, with a secondary audience of government organizations in francophone Africa. Delivery occurs through three channels: in-person classroom sessions, weekend virtual classroom cohorts, and an e-learning subscription built on LearnDash LMS. The technology stack is built on WordPress/WooCommerce with FunnelKit for marketing automation — a low-cost, standard configuration rather than a proprietary platform. Course content is delivered in French, addressing a documented localization gap in the regional ITIL/PRINCE2 training market.

KOZAMA's business model combines one-time training fees (priced at 950k–1.2M FCFA per participant on enterprise cohorts) with e-learning subscriptions. The company has FDFP habilitation, enabling access to Côte d'Ivoire's employer-funded professional training financing pool. Since inception, the company has certified 75 professionals across named enterprise engagements including SOBRAGA, Air Côte d'Ivoire, Philip Morris, and SNEDAI, and has extended geographic reach through channel partnerships with ILEKA (Gabon) and AtyPix (Senegal). The team is founder-led with 1–10 employees.

Name

kozama - consulting

Legal name

KOZAMA CONSULTING

Website

https://kozama-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KOZAMA Consulting is a PeopleCert-accredited training organization (ATO Registry ID 5453) delivering ITIL and PRINCE2 certification programs in French to IT professionals, project managers, and government organizations across francophone Africa via in-person, virtual classroom, and e-learning channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Certification Training

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• ITIL certification training
• PRINCE2 project management
• IT service management
• Professional certification training
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training: One-time fees for in-person certification training programs including ITIL and PRINCE2 courses with official PeopleCert exams included. Pricing varies by program and format (inter-enterprise vs intra-company).
2. E-Learning Subscriptions: Self-paced online learning with exam vouchers. 30-day or 365-day access options with PeopleCert membership included.
3. Virtual Classroom Training: Live instructor-led training via video conference on weekends. Includes official supports and exam voucher.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KOZAMA Consulting is a PeopleCert-accredited Training Organization (ATO Registry ID 5453) that delivers official ITIL and PRINCE2 certification training in French-speaking Africa. The company offers in-person sessions at its Abidjan training center, weekend virtual classroom delivery, and self-paced e-learning covering ITIL Foundation (V5 and V4), ITIL advanced modules (Product, Service, Experience V5), the ITIL V5 Bridge, and PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner (V7), all with the official PeopleCert exam included.

Product overview

KOZAMA Consulting is a PeopleCert-accredited ATO (Registry ID 5453) training organization offering in-person, virtual classroom, and self-paced certified training in IT service management (ITIL) and project management (PRINCE2). The core portfolio spans ITIL Version 5 and ITIL 4 for service management, and PRINCE2 Version 7 for project management. ITIL offerings include Foundation (V5), three advanced modules (Product, Service, Experience V5), and a Bridge course for ITIL 4 upgraders. PRINCE2 offerings include Foundation and Practitioner (both V7). All courses include the official PeopleCert exam and are available in inter-enterprise (scheduled public sessions) and intra-enterprise (on-site for corporate groups) formats. Training is delivered in French, primarily in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with virtual classroom options for remote participants across Africa. The organization is also habilitated by FDFP (Fonds de Développement de la Formation Professionnelle) for financing eligibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITIL Foundation (Version 5) Entry-level ITIL V5 certification training covering ITIL terminology, the Service Value System (SVS), the four dimensions of service management, and product/service lifecycle concepts. Includes official PeopleCert exam (40 QCM, closed-book, 65% pass threshold). Delivered in-person over 3 days at the Abidjan center. Intended for IT professionals beginning their ITIL certification path.
• ITIL Product (Version 5) Advanced ITIL V5 certification training covering end-to-end digital product lifecycle management using the ITIL model (Discover, Design, Acquire, Build, Transition, Operate, Deliver, Support). Targets product owners and digital product managers. Includes open-book PeopleCert exam (40 questions, 90 minutes, 70% pass threshold). Pre-requisite: ITIL Foundation V5 or V4.
• ITIL Service (Version 5) Advanced ITIL V5 certification training covering the service perspective of digital product and service management: value co-creation, experience-centered design, governance, risk management, responsible innovation, and AI-assisted service activities. Pre-requisite: ITIL Foundation V5 or V4.
• ITIL Experience (Version 5) Advanced ITIL V5 certification training integrating human experience — emotions, trust, behaviors — into the design, delivery, and improvement of digital products and services. Uses the notice-interpret-hypothesize-experiment improvement approach. Pre-requisite: ITIL Foundation V5 or V4.
• ITIL Foundation (Version 5) — Virtual Classroom (Weekend) Live instructor-led ITIL V5 Foundation training delivered via video conference over a Saturday-Sunday weekend. Includes official PeopleCert exam voucher and PeopleCert Plus membership. Designed for professionals who cannot attend weekday in-person sessions in Abidjan.
• PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) Foundational project management training covering PRINCE2's 7 principles, 7 practices, and 7 processes. No pre-requisites. Delivered in-person over 3 days with official PeopleCert exam (60 QCM, closed-book, 60% pass threshold). Available in inter-enterprise and intra-company formats.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner (Version 7) Advanced project management training validating ability to apply and adapt PRINCE2 to real-world projects. Pre-requisite: PRINCE2 Foundation V7. Exam format: scenario-based questions, open-book (official manual), 60% pass threshold.
• PRINCE2 Foundation (Version 7) — Virtual Classroom (Weekend) Live instructor-led PRINCE2 V7 Foundation training delivered via video conference over a Saturday-Sunday weekend. Includes official PeopleCert PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam voucher. Designed for working professionals seeking certification without weekday absence.
• ITIL 4 Foundation (Legacy) Legacy ITIL 4 Foundation certification training available in-person at the Abidjan center on request. KOZAMA recommends ITIL Version 5 for new certifications, but ITIL 4 Foundation remains available for learners who need that version.
• ITIL Foundation Bridge (Version 5) One-day accelerated bridge course for already-certified ITIL 4 holders to upgrade to ITIL Version 5 Foundation. Covers only the V5-specific changes. Exam: 20 QCM, closed-book, focused on V5 novelties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75 professionals already certified at Abidjan
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Technologies ILEKAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Partnership with Technologies ILEKA in Gabon to deliver ITIL 4 Foundation training for SOBRAGA (Groupe Castel). KOZAMA provided training content and certified instructors while ILEKA facilitated local client relationship.
• Novatech ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Partnership with Novatech Consulting to host ITIL 4 Foundation training for Air Côte d'Ivoire at their Abidjan facilities. Novatech provided venue while KOZAMA delivered training.
• AtyPixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Partnership with AtyPix Senegal to deliver ITIL 4 Foundation training for Philip Morris International teams. AtyPix facilitated client access in Senegal while KOZAMA delivered virtual training.
• EburtisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2025Partnership with Eburtis cabinet to deliver ITIL 4 Foundation training for Groupe SNEDAI IT teams. Eburtis organized the engagement while KOZAMA provided certified training.
• PeopleCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ATO accreditation (Registry ID 5453) for delivering ITIL and PRINCE2 certification exams. KOZAMA is authorized to deliver official PeopleCert examinations and issue certifications.
• FDFP (Fonds de Développement de la Formation Professionnelle)coreOthersHabilitation to deliver FDFP-eligible training programs for companies in Côte d'Ivoire. Enables corporate clients to access government-funded professional training financing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pink Elephant: Globally recognized specialist in ITIL and IT service management training and consulting, with a long-standing ATO relationship with PeopleCert/AXELOS. Directly comparable as a niche ITSM-certification training provider, though operating at much greater scale across multiple continents.
• ILX Group: Accredited training organization specializing in ITIL, PRINCE2, and other best-practice certifications, delivering both classroom and e-learning globally. Highly comparable to KOZAMA's product mix (ITIL/PRINCE2 certification training with exam vouchers) and multi-format delivery model.
• PinkVERIFY: Pink Elephant's tool certification program for ITSM software, illustrating the tight ecosystem of specialist ITIL accreditations and certifications. Relevant ecosystem peer given KOZAMA's positioning inside the same PeopleCert ATO framework.

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge: One of the world's largest IT and professional skills training providers, offering ITIL and PRINCE2 certifications among hundreds of other courses. Comparable as an authorized ATO delivering the same PeopleCert certifications, though operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• KnowledgeHut: Global provider of professional certification and skills training including ITIL and PRINCE2, with strong virtual classroom and self-paced delivery. Comparable in delivery model mix (in-person, virtual, e-learning) and certification product overlap.
• Simplilearn: Large online certification training platform offering ITIL, PRINCE2, and dozens of other professional credentials globally. Comparable as a digital-first certification training competitor that could expand into francophone Africa as internet access improves.

Regional players

• Bekker Consulting: South Africa-based IT service management and PRINCE2 training and consulting firm serving the African market. Comparable as an Africa-focused ATO delivering ITIL/PRINCE2 certifications, though geographically focused on anglophone Southern Africa rather than francophone West Africa.

Others

• APMG International: Global accreditation body that manages multiple professional certifications. Relevant as an adjacent ecosystem participant in the certification training value chain, comparable to PeopleCert's role for KOZAMA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kozama-consulting

Compliance2 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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