TimesPro

What TimesPro does

TimesPro is the EdTech subsidiary of Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group), one of India's largest media conglomerates, established in 2013 and headquartered in Jogeshwari, India. The company operates a multi-tiered education platform serving three customer segments: early-career professionals seeking placement-oriented training, working executives pursuing certifications and degrees, and enterprises requiring customized workforce development solutions. TimesPro delivers programs across BFSI, technology, operations & supply chain, hospitality, healthcare, and management verticals through proprietary digital infrastructure — the Interactive Learning Platform for live instructor-led sessions and the Direct-to-Device system for content delivery — supplemented by campus immersions at partner institutions.

The company's core product portfolio comprises Early Career Courses (placement-linked programs like IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST LEAP at ₹75,000 and Investment Banking Operations at ₹1,00,000, with 500+ corporate hiring partners), Executive Education Courses (150+ programs co-delivered with IIMs, IITs, XLRI, SPJIMR, and Michigan State University, with flagship offerings like the IIM Kozhikode EPGP at ₹16.75 lakh), Self-Paced Courses (Web 3.0, blockchain, data science, AI at ₹499–₹22,999), and Enterprise Solutions (Learning Experience Platform, content development, organizational development consulting, and hire-train-deploy models). TimesPro claims 10,000+ hours of proprietary content and partnerships spanning premier Indian institutions.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time program fees (₹3–16.75 lakh for executive education, ₹14,990–₹1,00,000 for early career), subscription/recurring revenue from self-paced courses, and professional services for enterprise training. The company is internally funded through its parent conglomerate — no external venture capital is evidenced — positioning it as a strategically backed EdTech platform rather than an independently venture-scaled entity. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward AI/GenAI curriculum (IITM Pravartak, IIM Nagpur, DTU), international academic partnerships (Michigan State University), and emerging verticals (Quantum Computing, Interaction Design with AR/VR).

Name

TimesPro

Legal name

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.

Website

https://timespro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TimesPro is the EdTech subsidiary of India's Times Group, offering placement-oriented early career courses, executive education programs with IIMs/IITs, and corporate training. It serves individual learners, working professionals, and enterprises across India via proprietary digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional and Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Production & Manufacturing Operations (TPM, OEE, SMED) (EDABAKAK)

Keywords

• Professional education
• Executive education
• Early career training
• Corporate learning solutions
• Online certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jogeshwari

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Programs: Fees from short-term certificate courses including banking, finance, investment banking operations, hospitality, supply chain, and technology programs ranging from free to ₹1,00,000+
2. Executive Education Programs: Fees from long-duration executive programs delivered with IIMs, IITs, and other institutions. Course fees range from ₹3,06,000 (IIM Indore Operations) to ₹16,75,000 (IIM Kozhikode EPGP)
3. Enterprise Corporate Training: Customized organizational learning and development solutions for corporate clients including technology programs, leadership development, and L&D interventions
4. Self-Paced Online Courses: Revenue from on-demand certification courses in Web 3.0, blockchain, data science, AI, banking, and soft skills with fees ranging from ₹1,500 to ₹22,999
5. Placement and Recruitment Services: Revenue from placement-linked programs with corporate partners including assured interview guarantees and hire-train-deploy models

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TimesPro delivers employment-oriented early career training programs in banking, finance, hospitality, operations, and technology; executive education certifications in partnership with IIMs, IITs, XLRI, SPJIMR, and Michigan State University; self-paced online courses in emerging technologies; and customized enterprise corporate training, learning experience platform, content, and hire-train-deploy solutions. Programs are delivered via TimesPro's proprietary Interactive Learning and Direct-to-Device platforms combining live online instruction, recorded content, and campus immersions.

Product overview

TimesPro is a higher EdTech platform established in 2013 as an initiative of The Times Group, offering a multi-tiered product portfolio across three core offerings: Early Career Courses (placement-oriented programs for fresh graduates in Banking, Finance, Hospitality, Operations, and Healthcare with 500+ hiring partners), Executive Education Courses (150+ certification programs in partnership with premier Indian IIMs, IITs, and global institutions covering MBA, AI, Leadership, Technology, Healthcare, and specialized management programs), and Self-Paced Courses (flexible online learning in Web 3.0, Data Science, and emerging technologies). The platform also provides Enterprise Solutions including a Learning Experience Platform (LXP), Content Solutions, Organisational Development Consulting, and custom corporate training. Programs are delivered through TimesPro's Interactive Learning platform via Direct-to-Device and hybrid formats combining live online sessions with campus immersions at partner institutions. The company serves millions of learners and maintains partnerships with institutions including IIM Kozhikode, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras, Michigan State University, and XLRI Jamshedpur.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TimesPro Interactive Learning: Platform for delivering live online executive education courses
• TimesPro Direct-to-Device
• Early Career Courses
• Executive Education
• Enterprise Solutions

Products and services

• Early Career Courses Sector-focused, placement-oriented short-term certification courses for fresh graduates covering Banking, BFSI, Insurance, E-Commerce, Logistics, Technology, Healthcare, and Hospitality domains, including counseling, placement assistance, and flexible finance options through 500+ hiring partners.
• Executive Education Courses Professional certification and degree programs co-delivered with premier Indian institutions (IIMs, IITs, XLRI, SPJIMR) and Michigan State University covering MBA, General Management, AI, Leadership, Technology & Analytics, Healthcare Management, Marketing & Sales, Operations & Supply Chain, Strategy, and Finance, delivered via live online sessions and campus immersions.
• Self-Paced Online Courses Flexible self-paced online certification courses in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, DeFi, Data Science, AI, Web 3.0, and other emerging technologies ranging from 16 to 70 hours of recorded lectures, quizzes, and assignments, priced between ₹499 and ₹22,999.
• Enterprise Solutions Customized corporate training solutions including Organizational Development Consulting, Executive Education @ Work, Learning Experience Platform (LXP), Content Solutions, Technology Programmes, L&D Solutions, and Hire-Train-Deploy services for enterprise clients.
• IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST LEAP Program A 90-day train-and-hire program (2 months classroom + 30 days OJT) preparing graduates for banking careers at IDFC FIRST Bank as Associate Manager - Acquisition (Household), awarding a Certificate in Banking & Finance from Bennett University; ₹4,00,000 fixed CTC with full fee refund after one year.
• Banking Pro - Certificate Programme in Banking, Financial Services, & Insurance A 2-month intensive BFSI training program covering traditional banking operations, digital banking, fintech, and blockchain with NISM certification preparation and 100% placement assistance; ₹20,000 fee with salary up to ₹2,70,000.
• Investment Banking Operations Program (IBOP) A 4-month certification program covering trade life cycle management, asset and wealth management, compliance, KYC/AML, and risk reporting with hybrid delivery and 100% placement support with 5 assured interviews; ₹1,00,000 fee.
• IIM Kozhikode Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) A two-year executive MBA featuring 750 contact hours across 65+ centers in 45 Indian cities with three mandatory on-campus immersions at IIM Kozhikode; ₹16,75,000 course fee.
• Michigan State University Master Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management A 24-week online program including two eight-week core modules followed by a specialization track covering procurement, logistics, operations, and international supply chain strategy, with Bisk Education as digital learning partner.
• IIM Lucknow Chief Financial Officer Programme A 10-month executive education course covering 12 modules spanning financial reporting, performance management, strategic planning, treasury and risk management, digital finance, M&A, and tax strategy with a two-day campus immersion.
• IITM Pravartak Applied Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning Programme A seven-month program covering machine learning, deep learning, Generative AI, LLMs, and agentic AI systems with hands-on training in TensorFlow and PyTorch, MLOps, cybersecurity, and campus immersion at IIT Madras Research Park.
• IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Business Management (EPBM) A 12-month blended learning program for mid-to-senior professionals covering financial reporting, marketing, operations, strategic management, and digital transformation with two five-day campus immersions.
• TimesPro Learning Experience Platform (LXP) An enterprise-level learning platform engaging workforce with learning interventions based on compelling content, sold as part of Enterprise Solutions to corporate clients for customized L&D deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• IIM Kozhikode EPGP Batch 18 welcomed record 683 participants with nearly 30% women representation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IIM LucknowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026IIM Lucknow collaborates with TimesPro for executive education programs including the Chief Financial Officer Programme (9th batch) and Empower: Leadership Programme for Women. TimesPro provides technology-enabled delivery platform while IIM Lucknow provides academic accreditation, faculty, and executive alumni status.
• IIM KozhikodecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026IIM Kozhikode partners with TimesPro for Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP Batch 19), Professional Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation (Batch 7), and Strategic Management Programme for CXOs (Batch 4). Programs feature campus immersions and access to IIM Kozhikode LIVE incubator.
• IIM CalcuttacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026IIM Calcutta partners with TimesPro for multiple executive education programs including Executive Programme in Business Management (33rd batch), Senior Management Programme (27th batch), Advanced Programme for Marketing and Sales Professionals (16th batch), and Executive Programme in Healthcare Management (5th batch). Programs include campus immersions and executive alumni benefits.
• IITM Pravartak (IIT Madras)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026IITM Pravartak (Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras) collaborates with TimesPro for Applied Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning Programme (Batch 03). Seven-month program covers ML, deep learning, GenAI, LLMs, agentic AI systems with campus immersion at IIT Madras Research Park.
• IDFC FIRST BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 June 2026IDFC FIRST Bank partners with TimesPro for FIRST LEAP Program - hire-train-deploy model for banking careers. TimesPro provides training delivery and candidate screening; graduates become Associate Managers at IDFC FIRST Bank. Program offers ₹4 lakh fixed CTC with full fee refund after one year.
• IIM IndorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026IIM Indore partners with TimesPro for Executive Certificate Programme in Strategy and Leadership (Batch 11), Certificate Programme in Project Management (Batch 17), and Executive Programme in Operations & Supply Chain Management (Batch 09). Programs offer Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) alumni benefits.
• XLRI JamshedpurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026XLRI Jamshedpur partners with TimesPro for Senior Executive Development Programme in Driving Growth (Batch 5), Executive Development Programme in Project Management (Batch 11), Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (Batch 47), and Executive Development Programme in Global Strategy & Leadership for Healthcare Professionals.
• IIT RoorkeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026IIT Roorkee partners with TimesPro for Post Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Machine Learning & Generative AI (Batch 11) and Advanced Certificate in Quantum Computing: Algorithms and AI/ML. Programs delivered through Continuing Education Centre with specializations in deep learning and data engineering.
• IIIT-DelhimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) collaborates with TimesPro for 12-month Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Interaction Design & UX. Program covers AR/VR, generative AI, wearable interfaces with 350+ hours of instruction and campus immersion.
• IIM AmritsarmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026IIM Amritsar partners with TimesPro for two-year Executive MBA programme (6th batch) featuring 750+ hours of blended learning with three on-campus immersions in Amritsar and Denmark immersion in partnership with Danish Consortium.
• IIM NagpurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026IIM Nagpur partners with TimesPro for inaugural Post Graduate Certificate Programme in AI & Gen AI for Managers, Senior Management Programme (Batch 9), and Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Strategic Management (Batch 5). Eight-month programs with campus immersions.
• Michigan State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Michigan State University's Broad College of Business partners with TimesPro for Master Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management in India. 24-week online program with Bisk Education as digital learning partner, covering procurement, logistics, operations, and international supply chain strategy.
• Delhi Technological University (DTU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026DTU and TimesPro launched Advanced Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence (6 months) anchored by DTU's Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning (CTEL). Covers AI, ML, deep learning, and GenAI across 110 hours with hands-on projects.
• IIM VisakhapatnamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026IIM Visakhapatnam partners with TimesPro for two-year Executive MBA programme (4th batch) offering 740 hours of learning across six terms with two campus immersion modules.
• Bennett UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Bennett University (Times Group university) provides academic certification for IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST LEAP Program participants who receive Certificate in Banking & Finance upon successful completion and employment.
• SPJIMRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025SPJIMR (S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research) collaborates with TimesPro for PGDM Online program (Batch 5), an AICTE-approved management course for working professionals with on-campus immersions and international exposure.
• Axis BankmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxis Bank partners with TimesPro for Banking Programme: Sales and Service Management offering placement with ₹2.24 lakh salary potential
• Equitas Small Finance BankmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquitas Small Finance Bank partners with TimesPro for IGNITE Program - 14-day job-assured program for Relationship Officers with ₹3.8 lakh fixed CTC
• PolicyBazaarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolicyBazaar partners with TimesPro for Relationship Manager Program - 5-day training for financial services field sales careers with ₹2.5 lakh salary
• Radisson HotelsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadisson Hotels partners with TimesPro for Certificate Programme in Hospitality and Hotel Management with 100% placement assistance upon completion
• Marriott InternationalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarriott International partners with TimesPro for hospitality management program with placement assistance
• 500+ Hiring PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimesPro maintains a network of 500+ hiring partners for placement support including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra, Infosys, Accenture, EY, Sony, Bosch, and others

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a leading online professional training company offering certification courses in technology, data science, project management, and digital marketing. It competes directly with TimesPro's self-paced and certification offerings, particularly in the technology and data science categories.
• upGrad: upGrad is an Indian online higher education platform offering executive education, degree programs, and professional certifications in partnership with universities globally. It directly competes with TimesPro in the Indian executive education and professional upskilling market with overlapping partner institutions and similar B2C/B2B hybrid model.
• TalentSprint: TalentSprint is an Indian EdTech company specializing in executive education and deep-tech certification programs in partnership with IIMs and IITs. It directly competes with TimesPro in the IIM/IIT executive education category with overlapping institutional partnerships and similar target audience.
• Great Learning: Great Learning is an Indian EdTech platform offering professional courses in data science, AI, cloud computing, and management in partnership with universities including UT Austin, Northwestern, and BITS Pilani. It competes with TimesPro in technology upskilling and executive education, particularly in AI/data science categories.
• Eruditus Executive Education: Eruditus partners with top global business schools (MIT, Columbia, Wharton, INSEAD) to deliver executive education programs. It is a direct competitor to TimesPro's executive education vertical, particularly in premium-priced programs targeted at working professionals seeking global credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Udemy is a global online learning marketplace with a vast catalog of professional and technology courses. As a broad incumbent, it competes with TimesPro's self-paced online courses in technology categories like Web 3.0, AI, and Data Science with significantly lower price points.
• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform partnering with top universities and companies to offer courses, certificates, and degree programs. As a broad incumbent, it competes with TimesPro's self-paced and executive offerings through its Indian university partnerships and enterprise Coursera for Business product.
• NIIT Limited: NIIT is a long-established Indian IT training and education company offering professional skills training, degree programs, and corporate learning solutions. As a broad incumbent, it has decades of experience in Indian professional training, broader geographic reach, and corporate training contracts overlapping with TimesPro's enterprise solutions.

Emerging players

• Imarticus Learning: Imarticus Learning is an Indian EdTech platform focused on finance, analytics, and technology training with placement assistance. It overlaps with TimesPro's banking, finance, and analytics programs and competes for the same entry-level professional segment.

Regional players

• Manipal Academy / Online Manipal: Online Manipal offers online degree and certificate programs from Manipal Academy in technology, management, and commerce. It competes with TimesPro's executive education and degree programs in the Indian market, particularly for working professionals seeking accredited credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/timesproindia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Timespro
• Facebookfacebook.com/Timespro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3241570
• Instagraminstagram.com/timesproindia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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