Emeritus

What Emeritus does

Emeritus is a Singapore-headquartered online professional education platform that partners with more than 80 top-tier universities—including Wharton, Columbia, MIT, Harvard, UC Berkeley, London Business School, Cambridge, INSEAD, Kellogg, and Indian institutions such as IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, IIT Madras, and ISB—to deliver executive education, certificate programs, and short courses to working professionals and enterprise clients globally. Founded in 2015 as part of the Eruditus Group, the company operates an online learning management platform that supports live sessions, cohort-based instruction, and video content delivery, with reported completion rates exceeding 80% and 90% of learners reporting positive career impact. Its portfolio spans Senior Executive Programs (CFO, CSO, CTO, CMO, CRO tracks), Emerging Executive Programs, Certificate Programs of 6–24 weeks, Professional Certificates, and multi-module Learning Journeys, with an accelerating focus on AI and technology credentials such as Agentic AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and AI leadership.

Emeritus runs a hybrid go-to-market: individual professionals self-enroll through the emeritus.org website, while enterprise clients in CPG, Financial Services, Government, and Professional Services access group enrollments and private cohorts via a direct field-sales motion. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees for individual enrollments and recurring arrangements for enterprise corporate training; Indian-market programs typically range from INR 1,15,000 to INR 4,00,000+, while international programs with US/European university partners command higher price points. The company has educated over 500,000 learners across 80+ countries, with India projected to become the largest market, contributing more than 50% of revenue.

The company is held within Eruditus Group, which reported FY24 sales of approximately $450 million (₹3,733 crore) and was valued at approximately $3 billion following a $150 million Series F led by TPG's The Rise Fund in October 2024. Emeritus operates regional offices in India (Mumbai), Brazil (São Paulo), China (Shanghai), and France, and runs a wholly-owned subsidiary, Emeritus Insights, which provides free microlearning content. Earlier strategic moves included the announced ~$200 million acquisition of iD Tech (2021) to extend into K-12 and lifelong learning, and a three-year partnership with e& enterprise (January 2025) to deliver AI training to UAE C-suite executives.

Name

Emeritus

Legal name

Emeritus Educational Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://emeritus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Emeritus is a Singapore-based online professional education platform that partners with 80+ top-tier universities to deliver executive education, certificates, and AI-focused programs to working professionals and enterprise clients globally, serving 500,000+ learners across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Professional Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Online professional certificates
• University-branded courses
• Cohort-based learning
• Corporate training solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Education Programs: Emeritus generates revenue through course fees for professional education programs including senior executive programs, certificate programs, and professional certificates. Programs range from 4 weeks to 12 months with varying price points typically ranging from INR 1,15,000 to INR 4,00,000+ in India, with pricing varying by program and university partner.
2. Enterprise Corporate Training: Enterprise solutions offering group enrollments and private cohorts for corporate clients including solutions for Consumer Packaged Goods, Financial Services, Government, and Professional Services sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emeritus partners with 80+ top-tier universities (Wharton, MIT, Harvard, Columbia, Cambridge, London Business School, UC Berkeley, Kellogg, INSEAD) to deliver online executive education programs, professional certificates, and short courses to working professionals and enterprise clients. Programs range from 4 weeks to 12 months and cover AI/ML, leadership, finance, healthcare, technology, and business management. The company also provides customized corporate training solutions with group enrollments and private cohorts for organizations in CPG, Financial Services, Government, and Professional Services sectors.

Product overview

Emeritus is an online professional education platform that partners with over 80 top-tier universities worldwide (including Wharton, Columbia, MIT, Harvard, UC Berkeley, London Business School, and Cambridge) to deliver executive education programs, professional certificates, and short courses. The platform offers a portfolio of products including Senior Executive Programs for C-suite leaders (CFO, CSO, CTO, CMO programs), Emerging Executive Programs for rising leaders, Certificate Programs spanning 6-24 weeks, Professional Certificates for career-focused skills, and Learning Journeys combining multiple modules. Programs cover topics including AI/ML, Leadership, Business Management, Finance, Data Science, Healthcare, and Digital Marketing. The company also provides Enterprise Solutions for corporate training with group enrollments, private cohorts, and customized content. Key university partnerships include IIT Madras for AI-focused programs (Agentic AI, Generative AI), MIT xPRO for technical leadership, and Kellogg for marketing and product management. Emeritus has educated over 500,000 learners globally across 80+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emeritus Insights: Free learning platform offering microlearning videos and career-focused articles for professional development

Products and services

• Senior Executive Programs C-suite and senior executive education programs (CFO, CSO, CTO, CMO, Chief Revenue Officer) delivered in partnership with top-tier universities like Wharton, Columbia, London Business School, and Cambridge, ranging 9-12 months in duration.
• Emerging Executive Programs Programs designed for rising executives transitioning into C-suite roles, including Emerging CFO, Emerging COO, and Emerging CTO programs from Wharton and other university partners, ranging 6-8 months online.
• Certificate Programs Short-duration certificate courses ranging from 6 weeks to 24 weeks covering topics like AI, Leadership, Healthcare, Digital Marketing, and Business Analytics from university partners including MIT xPRO, Harvard Medical School, and Wharton.
• Professional Certificates Comprehensive professional certificate programs including Machine Learning and AI (UC Berkeley), Cybersecurity (MIT xPRO), and AI-Enabled Product Management (Kellogg), providing in-depth skills development with industry-recognized certifications.
• Learning Journeys Multi-module learning paths combining AI, Healthcare, and Leadership programs, including advanced certificates and specialized tracks for career acceleration.
• Enterprise Solutions B2B learning solutions including group enrollments for public cohorts, private cohorts for exclusive company learning environments, and tailored content adapted to industry needs and business goals, targeting corporate clients across CPG, Financial Services, Government, and Professional Services sectors.
• Chief Financial Officer Program Seven-month CFO program from UC Berkeley Executive Education covering strategic, financial, and leadership capabilities including AI applications and risk management through live online sessions and peer collaboration.
• Board Director Program Four-month Board Director Program from UCLA Anderson Executive Education focused on governance, digital transformation, ESG, and cybersecurity for senior executives and board members.
• Global C-Suite Leadership Programme Six-month Global C-Suite Leadership Programme from London Business School Executive Education developing senior leaders' strategic and decision-making skills with focus on AI, ESG, trust, and global trends, starting December 15, 2025.
• Chief Digital and AI Officer Programme 30-week Chief Digital and AI Officer programme from Indian School of Business Executive Education focusing on developing skills for leading digital transformation and AI integration within enterprises.
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme 22-week Venture Capital and Private Equity programme from ISB Executive Education equipping professionals with skills in deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence, including a capstone project on the Indian VC/PE ecosystem.
• Product Management Programme Product Management Programme from ISB Executive Education to drive excellence in product innovation.
• Leadership Program in AI and Analytics Leadership Program in AI and Analytics in collaboration with Wharton Executive Education.
• AI Leadership and Data Strategy Program 20-week AI Leadership and Data Strategy Program from MIT xPRO targeting senior Indian leaders, covering aligning AI initiatives with business priorities, building data strategies, and responsible AI adoption.
• Professional Certificate Programme in Agentic AI and Applications Five-month Professional Certificate Programme in Agentic AI and Applications from IITM Pravartak (IIT Madras) covering autonomous AI agent development using LangChain, CrewAI, Flowise, OpenAI, and FAISS, including three IBM certifications and career support services.
• Executive Program in Generative AI and Agentic AI Tools for Business Four-month Executive Program in Generative AI and Agentic AI Tools for Business from IIT Madras Pravartak equipping business professionals with practical AI skills through hands-on projects and real-world use cases.
• AI Training Programme for C-Suite Executives 3-year AI training programme for C-suite executives and senior leaders developed with e& enterprise, covering advanced AI concepts, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations, aligned with UAE national AI strategy.
• Emeritus Insights Platform Free access platform providing microlearning videos and career-focused articles for professional development, with country-specific outreach initiatives such as National Training Week 2024 in Malaysia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of Emeritus learners reported positive career impact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• e& enterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 20253-year partnership to develop AI training program for C-suite executives and senior leaders, aligned with UAE's national AI strategy to position the country as an AI leader by 2031.
• Wharton Executive EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmeritus partners with Wharton Executive Education to deliver senior executive programs, global C-suite programs, and various professional certificates including leadership, strategy, and technology programs.
• Columbia Business School Executive EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Columbia Business School Executive Education for Chief Financial Officer Program and other executive education offerings.
• MIT xPROflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with MIT xPRO for AI and technology programs including AI Leadership, Medical Technology, and Professional Certificates in Cybersecurity.
• Cambridge Judge Business School Executive EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Chief Revenue Officer Programme, Chief Technology Officer Programme, Family Business Leadership Programme, and various executive certificates.
• Harvard Medical School Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for healthcare programs including Health and Wellness, AI-Driven Health Care Transformation, and Nutrition and Wellness Coaching.
• Imperial Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Chief Data and AI Officer Programme, Emerging CTO Programme, and Business Analytics programs.
• London Business School Executive EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Chief Investment Officer Programme, Chief Financial Officer Programme, and Global C-Suite Leadership Programme.
• UC Berkeley Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Professional Certificate in Machine Learning and AI, Chief Financial Officer Program, and technology leadership programs.
• Kellogg Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Chief Marketing Officer Program, AI Strategies and Applications, Product Management, and Executive Education certificates.
• Indian School of Business (ISB) Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Chief Digital and AI Officer Programme, Product Management Programmes, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme.
• IIM LucknowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Chief Revenue Officer Programme and Executive Programme in Fintech, Banking & Applied Risk Management.
• IIM IndorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 24-week online AI programme designed to help professionals develop AI skills without coding knowledge.
• IIM KozhikodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Chief Operations Officer Programme, Chief Product Officer Course, and General Management Programme.
• IIT Madras PravartakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Professional Certificate Programme in Agentic AI and Applications, Generative AI and Machine Learning programs, with technology innovation hub of IIT Madras.
• INSEAD Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for INSEAD Chief Strategy Officer Programme and other executive education offerings.
• UCLA Anderson Executive EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Board Director Program and Chief Human Resources Officer Program.
• Rotman School of ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Generative and Agentic AI for Business program.
• Northwestern KelloggcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Kellogg Executive Education programs including AI-enabled product management and executive certificates.
• edX (2U)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with edX Learning Platform for overseas expansion initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coursera: Public online education platform partnering with top universities to deliver certificates, specializations, and executive education. Directly comparable in target customers (working professionals), content sourcing (university partnerships), and delivery format (online cohorts).
• edX (2U): Online education platform offering university-branded executive programs, MicroMasters, and professional certificates. Closely comparable business model and learner demographic; 2U's financial distress creates partnership opportunities and competitive threats.
• upGrad: India-headquartered edtech company delivering online professional and executive education programs in partnership with global universities. Direct competitor in the Indian executive education market that Neha Prasad (Emeritus PR head) previously worked at.
• Great Learning: India- and Southeast Asia-focused edtech company offering professional certificate, postgraduate, and executive programs in partnership with universities. Directly competes with Emeritus on price-sensitive Indian executive learners.
• Simplilearn: Online professional training company offering certification courses in digital, cloud, AI/ML, and project management. Comparable in targeting working professionals seeking career-advancement credentials, particularly in India.
• GetSmarter (2U): Online executive education provider (now owned by 2U/edX) that partners with universities like MIT, Harvard, and Cambridge to deliver cohort-based short courses. Closely mirrors Emeritus's cohort-based executive education model.

Emerging players

• Udacity: Online technology education platform focused on AI, data science, and programming nanodegrees. Comparable in AI upskilling and coding professional certificate offerings, but with a more tech-centric rather than business/executive focus.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: Microsoft-owned professional learning platform with broad professional development content. Comparable in B2C professional upskilling, but lacks the deep university-brand-led executive education focus that differentiates Emeritus.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise-focused corporate training and talent development platform offering content across leadership, technology, and compliance. Comparable in enterprise B2B corporate training motion and L&D use cases.

Regional players

• NUS-ISS / INSEAD Executive Education (direct): INSEAD and other business schools also sell executive education directly via their own digital channels. Comparable content provider that sometimes competes with Emeritus and sometimes partners (Emeritus has a CSO partnership with INSEAD).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EMERITUS_INST
• Facebookfacebook.com/EMERITUS.INST
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emeritused

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Emeritus