Certybox

What Certybox does

Certybox is an Indian EdTech company operating under parent entity Singh and Kamra Educational Private Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Noida, India. The company runs a dual-format online learning platform combining self-paced video courses with live instructor-led bootcamps, delivering approximately 127 certification-focused courses across IT, project management, cloud computing, data science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and competitive government exam preparation. Content is structured around globally recognized certification bodies (PMI, AWS, Scrum Alliance, ISACA, Microsoft, IIBA, Axelos) and is delivered via a proprietary Learning Management System, with a separate franchise LMS at lms.certybox.com enabling regional partner delivery.

Revenue is generated through one-time course purchases across three tiers — individual self-paced courses (₹1,299–₹64,999), instructor-led bootcamps, and comprehensive Master Programs priced at ₹75,000–₹150,000 (Data Science, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, Quality Management) that bundle career support and job placement assistance. Supplementary revenue streams include eBooks for SSC, banking, UPSC, and civil services exam preparation distributed through Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books, and franchise licensing royalties from regional training partners. Customer segments span individual working professionals and graduates (DTC channel), enterprise training buyers including Accenture, Infosys, TCS, IBM, Cognizant, Wipro, and FIS, and government job aspirants consuming exam prep content. The company operates without disclosed external venture capital funding, has 51–100 employees, and integrates hiring platform partnerships (iimjobs, hirist) and EMI/installment financing to support the job assistance positioning.

Name

Certybox

Legal name

Singh and Kamra Educational Private Limited

Website

https://certybox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Certybox is an Indian EdTech company that delivers online certification courses and live bootcamps across IT, project management, data science, cybersecurity, and digital marketing, serving working professionals, graduates, enterprises, and government exam aspirants via a proprietary LMS and franchise network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFAIAJ

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Education Marketplaces & Course Platforms (MOOCs, Cohort-Based, Creator Platforms)

SECONDARYEDAAANAA

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDANAIAE

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

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Sales, Marketing & Digital Marketing Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDAGADAD

Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Assessment, Testing & Exam Prep Publishing

Keywords

• Online certification training
• Professional development courses
• Instructor-led bootcamps
• Enterprise training services
• Edtech e-learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Sales: One-time purchase model for individual courses ranging from ₹12,999 to ₹150,000. Courses include self-paced training and instructor-led bootcamps. Master programs priced at ₹75,000-₹150,000.
2. Master Programs: Comprehensive multi-course programs including Data Science (₹99,999), Quality Management (₹75,000), and Cyber Security (₹150,000) with career support and job assistance
3. Franchise Revenue: Franchise model for regional operations where franchisees deliver training under the Certybox brand
4. eBooks: Publication and sale of competitive exam preparation books (SSC, banking, civil services, UPSC, Railways) available on Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Certybox sells online certification and professional development training through two delivery formats: live instructor-led bootcamps and self-paced video courses with lifetime access, plus multi-course Masters Programs in Data Science, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, and Quality Management. The platform also offers a Job Assistance Program with placement support and operates a Franchise Program that licenses its LMS and curriculum to regional partners, alongside an eBook line for competitive government exam preparation.

Product overview

Certybox is an Indian EdTech company (registered with STARTUP INDIA and Ministry of MSME, Government of India, operated by Singh and Kamra Educational Private Limited) that operates a dual-format online learning platform combining self-paced courses and live instructor-led bootcamp programs. The platform's core offerings span three tiers: individual certification courses (including PMP, AWS, Azure, Scrum, Six Sigma, ISO 27001, CISA, TOGAF, ITIL, Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, and banking/government exam preparation), master programs (Masters in Data Science, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, and Quality Management combining multiple courses with career support), and supplementary services (Job Assistance Program with resume writing and placement support, Franchise Program, and Instructor Platform for content creators). The company also publishes competitive exam preparation books for SSC, banking, UPSC, Railways, and civil services through Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books. With approximately 10,000 enrolled students and 127 courses across 16 pages, the platform primarily serves working professionals and graduates across industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certybox Education e-books: E-books store for SSC, banking, civil services exam books and professional publications available on Amazon Kindle & Google Play Books.

Products and services

• Online Instructor-Led Bootcamp Programs Live online bootcamp programs providing interactive instructor-led training with 24/7 support across technology, business, and professional certification domains, targeted at working professionals and freshers pursuing certifications such as SAFe Agilist.
• Self-Paced Online Certification Courses Pre-recorded, self-paced online courses with lifetime enrollment access covering certification preparation (PMP, PRINCE2, AWS, Azure, Scrum, Six Sigma, ISO 27001, CISA, TOGAF, ITIL, CBAP, Temenos T24, ChatGPT, etc.), technical skills, and professional development, priced ₹1,299–₹64,999.
• Masters Programs Multi-course master programs bundling 200–300 hours of curriculum with career support and job assistance, including Masters in Data Science (₹99,999), Masters in Cyber Security (₹150,000), Masters in Digital Marketing (₹110,000), and Masters in Quality Management (₹75,000), targeted at freshers and professionals seeking job-ready skills.
• Certybox Education eBooks Published competitive exam preparation eBooks for SSC, IBPS, SBI, UPSC, Railways, Insurance, CDS, and NDA exams, distributed through Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books, targeted at Indian government job aspirants.
• Job Assistance Program Career support service offering placement assistance, resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation workshops, and employee referral program partnerships with MNCs including hirist and iimjobs.
• Franchise Program Franchise opportunity licensing the Certybox brand, proprietary LMS (lms.certybox.com), and curriculum to regional partners who operate local training centers under a revenue-sharing arrangement.
• Instructor Platform Platform and program that enables instructors worldwide to author and publish video-based courses (minimum 1 hour of video and 5 lectures) with monthly revenue-share payouts via PayPal, Razorpay, or Instamojo.
• Resume Writing Services Professional resume writing service where expert writers draft candidate profiles for job seekers using the platform.
• Corporate Training Programs Direct enterprise sales channel delivering bulk employee training and certification programs to large organizations including Accenture, Infosys, FIS, TCS, IBM, Cognizant, and Wipro.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ students enrolled on the platform

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Amazon KindleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistribution partner for Certybox Education eBooks including SSC, banking, civil services exam books, available on Amazon Kindle platform
• Google Play BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistribution partner for Certybox Education eBooks available through Google Play Books store
• PayPalminorOthersPayment gateway partner enabling instructor payouts monthly through PayPal
• RazorpayminorOthersPayment gateway partner for processing course payments and instructor payouts
• InstamojominorOthersPayment gateway partner for instructor payouts monthly

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Indian EdTech focused on professional certification and bootcamps in IT, project management, data science, and cyber security. Closely comparable to Certybox on customer profile (working professionals seeking certifications), course catalog overlap (PMP, AWS, Scrum, Six Sigma), and delivery model combining self-paced with instructor-led cohorts.
• Great Learning: India-based EdTech offering professional certificates, bootcamps, and Master's-style programs in data science, AI, cloud, and management. Directly comparable on target segment (working professionals and graduates), price band, and program structure including career support.
• UpGrad: One of India's largest online higher-education and professional upskilling platforms with deep program offerings across technology, data, and management. Comparable to Certybox's Master Programs in Data Science, Cyber Security, and Digital Marketing, including similar B2C/upskilling positioning and university partnerships.
• Edureka: India-based instructor-led online training provider with strong IT certification catalog (AWS, Azure, DevOps, Data Science, Cyber Security). Comparable to Certybox on instructor-led bootcamp model, IT certification focus, and similar price points.
• Emeritus: Online professional education provider offering certificate, bootcamp, and Master's programs in partnership with global universities. Comparable to Certybox on professional upskilling positioning, longer-format programs, and global learner base of working professionals.
• Udacity: Tech-focused online learning platform offering Nanodegree programs and certifications in AI, data science, cloud, and programming. Directly comparable on tech-certification catalog overlap and target learner (working professionals), although now focused more narrowly on enterprise upskilling.
• Pluralsight: Technology skills platform offering courses, learning paths, and certification prep across cloud, cyber security, data, and IT operations. Comparable on IT certification (AWS, Azure, CISA, ISO 27001-style) catalog and overlap with Certybox's enterprise training customers.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering certifications, certificates, and degrees from universities and industry partners. Competes with Certybox in the certification prep space (IT, data, business) but operates at broader scale with university-backed content and enterprise Coursera for Business offering.
• Udemy: Global marketplace for on-demand online courses taught by independent instructors, with deep IT, business, and certification catalogs. Comparable on online course delivery and pricing model, though Udemy is broader and consumer-led versus Certybox's certification-focused niche.

Emerging players

• Whizlabs: Cloud and IT certification focused platform offering practice tests, video courses, and labs for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and security certifications. Comparable to Certybox on IT certification exam prep category and D2C online delivery, though more narrowly focused on certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/certybox
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/certybox

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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