Controller Institut GmbH

Controller Institut GmbH is an Austrian professional education and training provider focused on controlling, corporate finance, accounting, risk management and related management disciplines. It is headquartered in Vienna and operates as a private company. The institute describes itself as a partner for the "learning organisation" and offers a broad catalogue of certificate programmes, seminars, conferences and corporate training. Its programme areas include Accounting, Tax & Financial Reporting; AI & Data; Business Analytics & Reporting; Controlling & Controllership; Corporate Finance; Non-Profit & Public Management; Risk Management; and Sustainability. The institute is closely connected to WU Vienna (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien), which it describes as a source of its role as an interface between academic theory and business practice. It was founded as a "Gesamtkunstwerk" of Prof. Dr. Rolf Eschenbach at WU Vienna, with the aim of advancing controlling education, linking science and practice, and forming a community of engaged practitioners. The institute states that it has devoted itself to these questions for over 40 years. Its offerings include flagship certificate programmes such as Certified Controller, Certified Business Manager, Certified M&A Manager, Certified IFRS Accountant and Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist, as well as shorter seminars and corporate training solutions. The institute also runs conferences and community events, and offers individual corporate training based on a structured four-phase model. Its positioning emphasises competence and performance as key factors for successful transformation and competitiveness. The institute's motto is "Learn. Change. Perform."

Controller Institut was founded as a "Gesamtkunstwerk" of Prof. Dr. Rolf Eschenbach at WU Vienna (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien). Its founding purpose was to advance the then-neglected field of controlling education and training, to connect science and practice, and to form a community of engaged practitioners. The institute states that it has devoted itself to the question of how transformation in organisations, and especially in the CFO organisation, can succeed for over 40 years. Through its close connection to WU Vienna, it developed into an interface between science and practice. Its educational offering combines certificate programmes, conferences and consulting, creating a community for its participants. The institute's motto "Learn. Change. Perform." reflects its DNA: a belief that competences are key to successful change in organisations. It positions itself as a compass, pace-setter and partner for the learning organisation, helping clients acquire competences quickly, flexibly and in a targeted manner. Over time, the programme portfolio expanded to cover areas such as Accounting, Tax & Financial Reporting; AI & Data; Business Analytics & Reporting; Controlling & Controllership; Corporate Finance; Non-Profit & Public Management; Risk Management; and Sustainability. The institute also offers corporate trainings based on a structured four-phase model, designed to strengthen competences and performance of individuals, teams and organisations. It continues to operate from Vienna, serving the Austrian market and beyond.

• Founded as a 'Gesamtkunstwerk' of Prof. Dr. Rolf Eschenbach at WU Vienna

• Programme 2027 catalogue published

• Early bird discount of 15% introduced for all certificate programmes

Interface between science and practice; partner for the learning organisation; focus on competence and performance for transformation.

• Certified Controller

  Flagship certificate programme for controllers, offered in spring and autumn cohorts.

• Certified Business Manager

  Certificate programme for business managers.

• Certified M&A Manager

  Certificate programme focused on mergers and acquisitions.

• Certified IFRS Accountant

  Certificate programme on IFRS accounting, offered in Vienna and Linz.

• Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist

  Certificate programme on sustainability reporting.

• Controlling-Einstiegsprogramm

  Introductory programme for controlling.

• Excel Master Class mit KI

  Advanced Excel course with AI components.

1. 1Ausbildung, Community & Wissensnetzwerk - Controller Institutcontroller-institut.at
2. 2Unternehmen - Controller Institutcontroller-institut.at
3. 3Individuelle Lösungen - Controller Institutcontroller-institut.at
4. 4Programme - Controller Institutcontroller-institut.at
5. 5Controller Institut GmbH - Wikidatawikidata.org