Experiential Business Training

Simulations That
Build Real
Business Acumen.

We design business simulations that significantly improve the performance of people and organizations — through immersive, hands-on learning that actually transfers to the job.

200+
Global Clients
50+
Countries
30
Years Experience
500K+
Participants Trained

The Critical Difference

Why Generic Training Fails
And Why Ours Will Work.

The Challenge

Most corporate training programs struggle to create lasting impact:

  • Passive learning that fades within days of the training
  • No real-world application of the concepts taught
  • Generic content that isn't relevant to your specific industry
  • Low engagement, limited participation, and disengaged learners
  • No measurable impact on actual business performance
  • One-size-fits-all regardless of role, seniority, or experience
  • No safe environment to practice complex decision-making

The Solution

Business Today Simulations takes a completely different approach:

  • Active simulation-based learning that creates lasting behavioral change
  • Real business decisions with real consequences inside the simulation
  • Industry-specific scenarios that mirror your market realities
  • High engagement through competitive team play and immediate feedback
  • Measurable improvements in business performance and decision quality
  • Fully customized to your organization, culture, and strategic objectives
  • Safe, risk-free environment to practice high-stakes decision-making

Business Science + Experiential Design

Experiential Learning
That Actually Sticks.

Our simulations are grounded in decades of business science research and adult learning theory. Participants don't just learn about business — they run one, making real-time decisions that drive measurable outcomes.

  • Grounded in proven adult learning principles
  • Immediate feedback loops that accelerate learning
  • Cross-functional thinking and systemic understanding
  • Delivered by expert facilitators worldwide
Business Simulation in Action

What We Offer

Three Formats.
One Standard of Excellence.

The world's most extensive range of board-based business simulations — each fully customizable to your industry, culture, and strategic priorities.

See It In Action

Our Simulations,
In the Real World.

Watch how our programs unfold — from participant experiences to in-depth simulation walkthroughs.

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IBP References

Trusted by the World's
Leading Organizations.

200+
Organizations
50+
Countries
4.9/5
Satisfaction
Eskom· Unilever· Vodafone· Ford Motor Company· Blackmores· Sanvic· CTM· JTI· Hollard Insurance· Severstal· CGU Insurance· Sizovuna Training· Eskom· Unilever· Vodafone· Ford Motor Company· Blackmores· Sanvic· CTM· JTI· Hollard Insurance· Severstal· CGU Insurance· Sizovuna Training·

ST
Steven Teasdale
Eskom
NB
Ndumiso Buthelezi
Sizovuna Training
OF
Olga Filotova
Severstal
SB
Sally Botha
Unilever
PB
Peter Barraket
Blackmores
AB
Allen Bellow
Sanvic
GC
Gia Celori
CTM
BT
Bertrand Tamisier
JTI
FJ
Francois de Jager
Hollard Insurance
DB
Duncan Brown
Vodafone
BW
Bill Wells
CGU Insurance
NK
Dr. Nigel King
Ford Motor Company
Reckitt training session
IBP Session
Reckitt — Consumer Marketing Simulation
Magna International training session
IBP Session
Magna International — Manufacturing Simulation

Results That Speak

95%

of participants report measurable improvement in business performance within 90 days.

Across 200+ partner organizations and 500,000+ participants trained globally, our simulations consistently deliver measurable, lasting impact.

4.9/5
Avg. Participant
Satisfaction Score
3.2x
Average ROI on
Training Investment
Business simulation training session with measurable results
Healthcare simulation program
500K+
Participants Trained
Across 50+ countries
over 30 years

International Partnership Program

A Global Network of
Expert Partners.

Our licensed partners deliver Business Today Simulations programs across the globe — each carefully selected, fully trained, and supported to maintain the world-class standard our clients expect.

50+
Countries
30+
Active Partners
Join the Network
🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates
Human Development Solutions

"Business Today has brought huge success to our business. The simulation solutions offer a unique experience to the participants — the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the overall business, instead of being just loyal and focused towards their departmental priorities."

IH
Irfan Hafeez
Human Development Solutions
🇷🇺
Russia
JSC ProActive Group

"I was introduced to Business Today during my search for an experiential learning tool to teach business and financial skills that was not only fun and engaging but led to real behaviour change."

OD
Olga Davydova
Partner/Owner, JSC ProActive Group
🇧🇷
Brazil
XL Consultoria

"Working with Business Today has been a rewarding experience for XL Consultoria in Brazil. We have access to first class simulations that have helped us to offer better and customized solutions to our clients."

NB
Nuno Bouça
Consultant, XL Consultoria
🇹🇷
Turkey
Sensezgin Kurmus Danismanlik

"We are a consultancy company helping our customers achieve their vision by aligning, engaging and developing their people. We were introduced to Business Today in 2008 and decided to join forces."

ZK
Zeynep Kurmus
Principal, Sensezgin Kurmus Danismanlik
🇦🇺
Australia
WorldGAMES Pty Ltd

"In my 15 years as a Business Partner in the BT family, I have not yet come across a business need that we have not been able to model with a BT simulation."

JR
John Radclyffe
Business Partner, WorldGAMES Pty Ltd
🇮🇳
India
DOOR Training & Consulting India

"BT's products are best in class in terms of being customized solutions for each and every client L&D needs. The beauty of Business Today is that they have simulations for almost every industry one can think of."

RS
Ronald Soans
Consultant, DOOR Training & Consulting India

The Proof Is in the Practice

Why Business Today Simulations
Works.

  • Proven methodology backed by decades of research
    Our approach is grounded in behavioral science and validated across thousands of programs globally.
  • Clear, measurable ROI on your training investment
    Every engagement includes performance measurement that demonstrates real business impact in dollars and outcomes.
  • Highly engaging, competitive learning format
    Teams compete in real time, creating the urgency and emotional investment that drives lasting behavioral change.
  • Global delivery capability in 50+ countries
    We deliver in-person and virtually to organizations worldwide, with facilitators fluent in local business contexts.
  • Customized to your industry, culture & strategy
    No generic programs — every simulation is configured to your specific organizational context and strategic priorities.
Why Business Today Simulations Works

"The Business Today Simulations program fundamentally changed how our leadership team thinks about the business. The ROI was immediately visible."

VP of Talent Development
Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company

Insights & Resources

Thinking That Moves
Business Forward.

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Signs Your Team Needs Simulation Training
Leadership Development

5 Signs Your Leadership Team Needs Business Simulation Training

When commercial decisions keep missing the mark, the problem is rarely strategy — it's the thinking behind it. Here's how to spot the gap.

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Case Study
FMCG &
Commercial Acumen
Industry Insights

How FMCG Giants Use Simulation to Build Commercial Acumen at Scale

Global consumer goods companies face a persistent challenge: getting 10,000+ employees to think like business owners. Simulation is their answer.

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3.2x
Average ROI
Research & Data

The ROI of Experiential Learning: What 30 Years of Data Tells Us

Classroom training returns fade within weeks. Simulation-based programs show a 3.2x average ROI within 90 days. We break down why — with the numbers.

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Business Today Simulations · 6 min read

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

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