Success Story

When an ambitious school relies on a digital partner to structure its growth

How GEERD supported HEC Rabat through a full digital transformation — from fragmented tools to a unified, scalable ecosystem covering admissions, academic operations, and strategic growth.

×GEERD
HEC Rabat campus
1000+
Students managed on EasyClass
×4
Exec Ed enrollment growth in 3 years
-70%
Top management daily solicitations
10/10
Support quality rated by HEC teams
Context

An ambitious institution at a turning point

HEC Rabat is a leading private higher education institution in Morocco, known for its strong academic standards and rapid growth trajectory. In a context of accelerating demand, HEC Rabat made the strategic decision to structure its digital transformation with a long-term vision — not simply deploying tools, but building a solid foundation capable of supporting daily operations and unlocking future growth.

The real need was clear: find a trusted, hands-on partner who understood their reality and could grow alongside them — not a distant vendor selling rigid software.

Two programs, one digital backbone
PGE

Programme Grande Ecole

The flagship multi-year degree program for students entering higher education.

5 programs
EXEC

Executive Education

Professional training for working professionals looking to upskill or reskill.

9 programs
The Problems

Four fractures holding back a growing institution

01

Rigid, non-adaptive systems

Existing tools couldn’t evolve with the school’s growing needs, blocking scalability.

BeforeHyperplanning
AfterEasyClass
02

Fragmented tool landscape

Multiple disconnected platforms (Hyperplanning, Zoom, rigid website) creating silos between departments.

BeforeZoom
AfterEasyClass Conferencing
03

An outdated digital presence

The public website undermined institutional credibility and could not keep pace with the school’s ambitions.

BeforeLegacy Website
AfterModern Institutional Website
04

Limited operational visibility

No centralized view for leadership — decisions made without real-time data.

BeforeHubSpot
AfterBrightStep
How We Solved It

Four layers, built from the ground up — each one relieving a fracture

We didn’t just deploy tools. We built a layered digital foundation where each solution compounds on the one below it.

Foundation

360° Digital Consulting

Live

Audited every tool, rationalized costs, trained every team

Full audit of existing tools and costs, process optimization, team training, custom roles & permissions per department, and continuous hands-on support with a dedicated ticket system and 48h response time.

Infrastructure

Website Redesign

Live

Credibility restored, SEO unlocked, content autonomy gained

Complete modernization with scalable technologies, improved SEO, full editorial autonomy for HEC teams, and seamless integration with BrightStep for admissions campaigns and program launches.

Core Platform

EasyClass — Academic Operations Hub

Live

-70% management solicitations, 5,000+ daily actions, zero blocking incidents

The central nervous system powering HEC Rabat’s daily operations across PGE and Executive Education: student management, scheduling, attendance, grades, automatic document generation, payment tracking with Payzone, virtual classrooms, and real-time dashboards for leadership.

Growth Engine

BrightStep — Admissions & Enrollment

Deploying

Targeting 42 campaigns and 1,000 students for 2026/2027

End-to-end digital admissions: 100% online applications, evaluation & decision workflows, integrated Payzone & E-cash payments, appointment scheduling, WhatsApp integration, and VoIP calling.

Transformation Roadmap
  1. 01

    Digital Foundations

    Live

    Cloud website & scalable infrastructure — the technical bedrock for the entire ecosystem.

  2. 02

    Executive Education Operations

    Live

    Certificates & diplomas, online attendance, proctored exams, API-integrated courses for all Exec Ed tracks.

  3. 03

    PGE Operations & Accounting

    Live

    Automated transcripts, digital student cards, EasyClass + Payzone accounting sync for the Grande Ecole Program.

  4. 04

    100% Digital Admissions

    Live

    Full candidate journey: application, evaluation, decision, integrated Payzone payment. Zero paper, zero friction.

  5. 05

    Artificial Intelligence

    Live

    AI-powered chatbot connected to HEC’s knowledge base, available 24/7 for students, candidates, and prospects.

  6. 06

    Alumni Platform

    In Progress

    Graduate network: alumni directory, mentorship, events, career opportunities, and community engagement.

Proof of Impact

Measurable results, real operational transformation

Not just digital adoption — a fundamental shift in how HEC Rabat operates, grows, and makes decisions.

0
Major blocking incidents over the entire year
+5,000
Daily actions on EasyClass
-50%
Payment reconciliation time
14
Programs managed (5 PGE + 9 Exec)
+50
Professors using EasyClass weekly
3 FTE
Full-time equivalent workload saved
Executive Education — Enrollment Growth
2021-22
100
2023
150
2024
300
EasyClass adopted — ×2 jump
2025
400
2026 →
800 (target)
BrightStep adopted — ×2 target

From 100 to 800 — without losing control

Before EasyClass, HEC Rabat’s growth was outpacing its ability to manage operations. Scaling further without mastering internal processes would have meant risking quality and institutional credibility.

The real unlock: once operational friction is eliminated, it stays eliminated. This gave leadership the confidence to scale — knowing the digital foundation could absorb growth without breaking.

EasyClass is now at the heart of our daily operations. It has relieved our teams and given us a clear vision of our activity. This foundation allows HEC Rabat to confidently approach the structuring of large-scale admissions.
HKHamza El KouhenChief Digital Officer, HEC Rabat

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