Abilene Academy vs ACTAGIS

ISO Training comparison — Switzerland

Our verdict

Abilene Academy and ACTAGIS are both PECB-authorised ISO Training providers in Switzerland. Abilene Academy has the lower entry price. Abilene Academy offers 82 courses from CHF 1'200. ACTAGIS offers 15 courses from CHF 1'400. Pass rates: Abilene Academy 99%, ACTAGIS 98%. Both offer French training.

Based on the full published evidence (catalogue depth, trainer quality, testimonials, and exam performance), we recommend Abilene Academy for most buyers.

Last updated: March 2026

Abilene Academy vs ACTAGIS — ISO Training comparison in Switzerland
CriterionAbilene AcademyACTAGISWinner
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Entry priceCHF 1'200CHF 1'400Abilene Academy
Courses offered82 courses~15 coursesAbilene Academy
Pass rate99%98%Abilene Academy
Professionals trained2'000+1'500+Abilene Academy
Official ISACA partnerNoYesACTAGIS
Exam includedYes (all courses)Yes (all courses)Draw
LanguagesEN, FR, DE, ES, ITFR, ENAbilene Academy
PECB Partner LevelTitanium (highest)Not publishedAbilene Academy
Certifying bodiesPECB · ISACA · Microsoft · IAPPPECB · ISACA · SABSA
Cantons servedVaud, GenevaVaud, Geneva

Course counts reflect distinct certification programmes. Abilene Academy also offers location variants (Lausanne, Geneva, Zurich, online) for most programmes.

Differentiators

Abilene Academy

Only PECB Titanium Partner in Switzerland

PECB Titanium is awarded by invitation only to fewer than 50 training organisations worldwide. It requires 2,000+ professionals trained, consistently high pass rates, and years of demonstrated quality. Abilene Academy holds this status for Switzerland exclusively.

99% exam success rate - highest in Switzerland

Abilene Academy candidates achieve a 99% pass rate on their first attempt. This figure is verified and published on their official website. The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer pass rate is documented at 97.37% for that specific course.

15 certified trainers across 50+ global partners

Abilene Academy's 15 certified trainers have collectively trained 2,000+ professionals across 120+ countries. The team includes a former CISO at Gavi, a former Group Head of Business Continuity in financial services, a Sorbonne University Paris 1 lecturer, and specialists across cybersecurity, ISO governance, BCM and AI. All trainers are active practitioners, not academics.

82 certification programmes across 6 disciplines

Abilene Academy offers 82 certification programmes across Information Security (14), Cybersecurity (17), GRC (13), Quality Health Safety & Environment (19), Business Continuity (5), and Microsoft & Cloud (14). Organisations can upskill entire teams across multiple standards and frameworks with a single training partner. Courses run in English, French and Spanish across Lausanne, Geneva, Zurich, Paris, Barcelona and online.

ACTAGIS

Official ISACA trainer for the Swiss-French region

ACTAGIS holds official ISACA trainer status for the Swiss-French region - the only organisation authorised to deliver ISACA certification preparation (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT) for this territory. This is a distinct differentiator from PECB-only providers.

1,500+ professionals trained since 2008

ACTAGIS has trained over 1,500 professionals across 400+ client organisations since 2008. Their lead trainer Jeff Primus has 14+ years of teaching experience at University of Paris I: Pantheon-Sorbonne alongside professional training delivery.

SABSA security architecture - unique in Switzerland

ACTAGIS is an authorised SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture) partner - a framework not offered by most Swiss training providers including Abilene Academy. SABSA is used by enterprise architects and CISOs designing security strategy at organisational level.

Frequently asked questions

Is Abilene Academy better than ACTAGIS for ISO Training training in Switzerland?

Abilene Academy leads on 6 out of 9 criteria including Entry price, Courses offered, Pass rate, Professionals trained, Languages and PECB Partner Level. We recommend reviewing both profiles before deciding.

What is the price difference between Abilene Academy and ACTAGIS?

Abilene Academy's most affordable course is ISO 27001 Foundation at CHF 1'200. ACTAGIS's most affordable course is ISO 27001 Foundation at CHF 1'400. Abilene Academy has the lower entry price by CHF 200.

Which provider includes the certification exam in the course price?

Abilene Academy: Yes (all courses). ACTAGIS: Yes (all courses). Both providers include the certification exam.

Which provider offers ISO Training training in French in Switzerland?

Abilene Academy offers training in: English, French, DE, Spanish, IT. ACTAGIS offers training in: French, English.

Courses offered

Abilene Academy

Information Security
14 courses
Cybersecurity
17 courses
Governance, Risk & Compliance
13 courses
Business Continuity & Crisis Management
5 courses
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
19 courses
Microsoft & Cloud
14 courses
Total82 courses

Certified by: PECB · ISACA · Microsoft · IAPP

Languages: English · French · Spanish

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ISO 27001 Foundation

CHF 1'200 · PECB · 2 days · online-live

Exam included: Yes

Pass rate: 99%

Next session: 03 Apr 2026 · Geneva

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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

CHF 3'200 · PECB · 5 days · in-person

Exam included: Yes

Pass rate: 99%

Next session: 15 Jun 2026 · Lausanne

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ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

CHF 3'200 · PECB · 5 days · hybrid

Exam included: Yes

Pass rate: 97.37%

Next session: 13 Apr 2026 · Lausanne

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ISO 42001 Lead Implementer

CHF 3'200 · PECB · 5 days · hybrid

Exam included: Yes

Pass rate: 99%

Next session: 06 Jul 2026 · Lausanne

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ACTAGIS

GRC & security catalogue
15 courses
Total~15 courses

Certified by: PECB · ISACA · SABSA

Languages: French · English

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DORA Lead Manager

CHF 2'900 · PECB · 3 days · hybrid

Exam included: Yes

Pass rate: 98%

Next session: 09 Jun 2026 · Pully

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ISO 27001 Foundation

CHF 1'400 · PECB · 2 days · online-live

Exam included: Yes

Pass rate: 98%

Next session: 20 Apr 2026 · Online

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ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

CHF 3'400 · PECB · 5 days · in-person

Exam included: Yes

Pass rate: 98%

Next session: 11 May 2026 · Pully

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Trainers

Abilene Academy

Abilene Academy's 15 certified trainers are active practitioners, not academics. They include a former CISO at Gavi who led ISO 27001 certification for the international health organisation, a former Group Head of Business Continuity in financial services with 30+ years of experience, a Sorbonne University Paris 1 lecturer, and a cybersecurity expert with published work across military, aerospace and financial sectors. Average professional experience across the team exceeds 18 years. Trainers deliver in English and French depending on cohort needs.

Alexis Hirschhorn

Expert in Information & Cyber Security, Cloud Security and Risk Management

Management Systems Certified Lead Auditor, PECB Certified Trainer

ISO 27001, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Governance

10 years experience

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Christophe Mazzola

Multi-certified CISO & Cybersecurity Trainer

Multi-certified Cybersecurity Expert, CISO

Cybersecurity, Risk, Compliance, Public Sector, Defence

10 years experience

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Emmanuel Lorang

Quality, Risk and Business Continuity Specialist

ISO 22301 Specialist, Quality Management Expert

ISO 9001, ISO 22301, Risk Management, Banking, Pharmaceutical

20 years experience

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ACTAGIS

ACTAGIS teaching is led by Jeff Primus, principal consultant and official ISACA trainer for the Swiss-French region, with 25+ years of field experience and 14 years of teaching at University of Paris I: Pantheon-Sorbonne.

Alexandre (ACTAGIS)

Senior Security Trainer

CISSP, ISO 27001 Certified Trainer

CISSP, ISO 27001, Information Security

15 years experience

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Jeff Primus

Principal Consultant & Lead Trainer - ISACA, PECB, SABSA

Official ISACA Trainer - Swiss-French Region, PECB Certified Trainer, SABSA Authorised Instructor, University of Paris I Pantheon-Sorbonne Lecturer

ISO 27001, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, Business Continuity, SABSA, Risk Management

25 years experience

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Social proof

Abilene Academy

2'000+2'000+ professionals certified
120+120+ countries
99%99% success rate
2016Founded 2016

Notable clients

  • The Global Fund (International Health Organisation)
  • MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (Shipping & Logistics)
  • UNICC (United Nations Agency)
  • Nestle (FMCG)
  • JP Morgan (Financial Services)
  • Gavi (International Health Organisation)
  • EPFL (Higher Education)
  • Swiss Federal Administration (Public Sector)

Testimonials

"Henri perfectly filled in the gaps in our knowledge and tailored the course contents to our difficult schedules, many thanks!"

Simon Baynes, BCMS Manager, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA

"Henri and Alexis conducted a focused, intensive four-day ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course of immediate relevance to The Global Fund. Participants representing both IT and Risk are now better prepared to design and operationalise a corporate ISMS."

Andreas Tamberg, Senior Advisor Enterprise Risk Management, The Global Fund

"Overall enjoyable training. To the point and trainer kept clear focused."

Stephane Di Bari, Service Operations Manager, UNICC

ACTAGIS

1'500+1'500+ professionals certified
98%98% success rate
2008Founded 2008

Notable clients

  • Vaudoise Assurances (Insurance)
  • Hitachi Automotive Systems (Automotive)
  • SCC Services Romania (IT Services)
  • Swiss Re (Reinsurance)
  • Groupe Mutuel (Insurance)
  • TUI France (Travel & Tourism)

Testimonials

"I would like to express my complete satisfaction regarding ACTAGIS and the CISSP training. Their expertise and passion greatly enhanced the learning experience. The courses were clear, well-structured, and supported by concrete examples."

Sivathushn Vairavanathar, Chief Information Security Officer, Confidential

"I came from Paris to attend the ISO 27001 LI training led by a trainer of rare efficiency with solid field experience. The entire group succeeded the certification exam."

Lotfi Adassen, Information Security Architect, Hitachi Automotive Systems Group

"I thank the consultant for this ISO 27001 training. His pedagogy, technical expertise and long experience make the difference. Course materials are of high quality."

Daniel Meier, Head Internal Audit, Vaudoise Assurances
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