What Learnbay does

Learnbay (legally Learnvista Pvt. Ltd.) is a Bangalore-headquartered EdTech company founded in 2015 that sells project-based certification and degree programs to working professionals in India and select international markets. The product portfolio centers on Data Science and AI, Generative AI and Agentic AI, Cloud and DevOps, and Full Stack Software Development tracks, delivered as live instructor-led cohorts ranging from 4 to 18 months and priced between approximately ₹1.2 lakh and ₹1.6 lakh plus 18% GST. Programs are differentiated by domain specialization (BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing), a 3-year flexible subscription model, and dual certifications issued with IBM, Microsoft, and IIT Patna (Vishlesan I-HUB Foundation); a flagship 18-month Master's degree is offered in partnership with Woolf University and recognized across 60+ Western countries.

The underlying platform combines a self-serve online enrollment layer with an inside-sales counseling motion and seven physical offices (Bangalore HQ, Pune, Mumbai, Noida, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai) that support hybrid in-person project sessions. The proprietary AI Co-Lab Experience routes learners to live projects from 30+ partner AI startups with founder mentorship, and is positioned as the core experiential differentiator alongside Career Services PRO, which delivers mock interviews, resume support, and referrals to 350+ hiring companies. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time program tuition with EMI options, supplemented by an emerging corporate/enterprise AI upskilling track. The company reported a 300% revenue surge and ₹3.2 crore net profit in FY22 and continues to expand workforce and geographic reach, operating with 101-250 employees under a bootstrapped, founder-owned structure.

Name

Learnbay

Legal name

Learnvista Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://learnbay.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Programs: Learnbay generates revenue through tuition fees for various professional certification programs including GenAI & Agentic AI, Data Science & AI, Full Stack Development, Cloud & DevOps. Programs range from ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,59,000 plus 18% GST with EMI options available.
2. Master's Degree Program: Revenue from Woolf-affiliated Master's degree program in Computer Science with Data Science and AI specialization, offering globally recognized degree across 60+ Western countries.
3. Corporate/Enterprise Training: AI upskilling programs designed for teams and organizations, with specialized tracks for different professional roles including leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Learnbay is a project-based online upskilling platform selling tuition-based certification programs for working professionals in Generative AI and Agentic AI, Data Science and AI, Full Stack Software Development, and Cloud and DevOps Engineering. Programs range from 4 months to 18 months, are delivered live online with optional in-person project sessions at 7 Indian offices, and lead to IBM, Microsoft, IIT Patna, or Woolf-accredited credentials with placement assistance.

Product overview

Learnbay is an online EdTech platform offering project-based upskilling programs for working professionals. The platform operates as a multi-product portfolio centered around three core tracks: (1) Generative AI & Agentic AI programs including the flagship GenAI and Agentic AI Master Certification, specialized tracks for Managers & Leaders, Software Developers, and Cloud & DevOps professionals, plus a foundational certification program; (2) Data Science & AI programs spanning foundation, advanced, and master-level certifications, plus a dedicated fresher program and a Woolf-accredited Master's degree; (3) Software Development programs including Full Stack Development (MERN), SDE Master, and Cloud & DevOps Engineering. Key differentiators include IBM and Microsoft certifications, the AI Co-Lab Experience featuring real startup projects, domain specializations (BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing), hybrid learning modes, and 3-year flexible subscriptions. Programs range from 4 months (foundation) to 18 months (master's degree) with live instructor-led classes and 1:1 mentorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Co-Lab: A unique platform where learners work directly on real projects from AI startups, solving actual business challenges in GenAI and Agentic AI, earning dual certificates.
• Career Services PRO
• Project Innovation Lab

Products and services

• GenAI and AgenticAI Master Certification Program 9-month flagship live program for working professionals covering generative AI, agentic AI systems, and LLMOps, delivered with IBM and Microsoft certifications and domain specialization in two industries.
• Full Stack Software Development Master Certification Program 12-month comprehensive program covering DSA, system design, GenAI integration, MERN stack electives, and 350+ DSA challenges with IBM certification.
• Cloud and DevOps Engineering Master Certification Program 10-month program covering AWS, Azure, GCP cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and GenAI for DevOps with 380+ hands-on project hours and IBM/Microsoft certifications.
• Advanced Data Science & GenAI Master Certification Program 13-month program covering Python, statistics, ML, deep learning, GenAI, agentic AI, MLOps with domain specializations in BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, HR, and Supply Chain, with IBM and Microsoft certifications.
• Applied AI Practitioner Program 4-month program developed with IIT Patna (Vishlesan I-HUB Foundation) covering 35+ AI tools across LLMs, automation, creative AI, no-code development, and AIOps with dual IIT Patna and IBM certification.
• GenAI & Agentic AI Course for Managers & Leaders 5-month executive program for senior managers and leaders covering GenAI for business transformation, AI-driven decision-making, and AI initiative planning with IBM certification.
• GenAI & Agentic AI Course for Software Developers 5-month program for software developers (1+ years experience) covering GenAI integration with software stacks, autonomous AI agent development, and LLM integration for production deployments.
• GenAI and Agentic AI Program for Cloud & DevOps 5-month specialized program for cloud and DevOps professionals covering GenAI tools for data analysis, trend forecasting, and strategic automation in DevOps workflows with IBM certification.
• SDE Master Program with GenAI & Agentic AI 7-8 month program for software developers covering DSA, system design, GenAI, and agentic AI with electives in LLM-powered software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
• GenAI and Agentic AI Certification Program Entry-level certification covering GenAI fundamentals and agentic AI models, designed for freshers, non-technical professionals, and those transitioning to AI-driven systems.
• Data Science Foundation Program 4-month foundational program covering core data science concepts, tools, and trends with hybrid learning and IBM course completion certification.
• Advanced AI and ML Certification Program 9-month program covering advanced AI and machine learning with GenAI inclusion, featuring triple certifications and capstone projects.
• Advanced Data Science and AI Certification 7-month job-ready program with GenAI-inclusive curriculum, IBM project certification, and 12+ real-time projects designed for career bridging.
• Data Science and AI Program for Freshers 6-month program with 6-month internship certificate and final year project assistance for freshers entering the data science field.
• AI-Powered Cloud and DevOps Engineering Masters Certification Program 8-month comprehensive program covering cloud fundamentals, AWS/Azure/GCP, DevSecOps, MLOps, and GenAI integration with specializations for system administrators, network professionals, IT support, and database administrators.
• Master's Degree in CS: Data Science and AI 18-month globally accredited master's degree in partnership with Woolf, offering 90+ ECTS credits and recognition across 60+ Western countries, with Data Science and AI specializations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35K+ Trusted Learners on platform
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Woolf UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Learnbay collaborates with Woolf to offer Master's Degree in Computer Science with Data Science and AI specializations. Degree is globally accredited and recognized across 60+ Western countries, facilitating international career opportunities and immigration pathways.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM provides course completion certificates, project certificates, and GenAI certifications. Learnbay integrates IBM Watsonx and enterprise-grade AI frameworks into curriculum. Partnership enables IBM-affiliated projects like IBM HR Analytics and IBM Cloud integration in DevOps programs.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides Azure AI Fundamentals certification and co-branded credentials. Learnbay integrates Microsoft tools and platforms into cloud/DevOps curriculum. Partnership validates skills for Microsoft ecosystem roles.
• IIT Patna (Vishlesan I-HUB Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Applied AI Practitioner Program with IIT Patna certification. Vishlesan I-HUB Foundation enables hands-on innovation exposure and real-world AI problem-solving. Program offers dual certification from IIT Patna and IBM.
• AI Startups (AI Co-Lab Network)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner30+ AI startups collaborate through AI Co-Lab providing real-time projects for learners. Startups include Outspoken, Elevon, and others. Learners work on actual business challenges with startup founders as mentors, earning industry-recognized startup certifications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• upGrad: India's largest higher-edtech company targeting working professionals with AI, data science, and tech certification programs. Directly comparable in product mix, learner persona (working professionals), pricing tier, and global partnerships (IIT, IIIT, Woolf-style international degree pathways).
• Great Learning: Indian edtech offering professional upskilling in AI, data science, cloud, and full stack with strong enterprise and academic partnerships (including IIT, MIT). Closely comparable in target persona, program catalogue, and placement-led value proposition.
• Simplilearn: Professional certification training company (now part of Blackstone-backed Simplilearn Solutions) offering bootcamps and master's programs in data science, AI, cloud, and DevOps. Comparable pricing, certification model, and learner base.
• Intellipaat: Indian edtech focused on IT professional upskilling with data science, AI, cloud, and full stack programs in similar price band. Comparable in instructor-led live model, certifications (IIT, IBM), and Indian working-professional target.
• Scaler Academy: Premium Indian upskilling platform (by InterviewBit) offering software development and data science programs to working professionals. Comparable in premium pricing, outcome-led marketing, and structured cohort delivery.
• Edureka: Instructor-led online IT training platform offering data science, AI, cloud, and full stack programs. Comparable in live online delivery, certification partnerships, and Indian working-professional segment.
• AnalytixLabs: India-based data science and analytics training provider with classroom and online delivery in India. Comparable in core data science curriculum, domain specialisations, and career-services emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• DataCamp: Global online learning platform focused on data, AI, and Python skills with subscription-based content libraries. Comparable in curriculum overlap (data science, GenAI) but differs in self-paced subscription model vs. Learnbay's cohort-based premium certification programs.
• Coursera: Global online learning marketplace offering courses, specialisations, and degrees from top universities and companies (IBM, Google, Microsoft). Overlaps on AI/data science content and credentialing but operates as a broad content marketplace rather than a niche career-transformation provider.
• NPTEL: Joint initiative of IITs and IISc offering free/paid online certification courses in India across computer science, data science, and AI. Comparable in targeting Indian professionals for technical upskilling and academic-grade certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Learnbay

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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