What IDC Technologies does

IDC Technologies is an Australian-headquartered (Perth) private provider of practical, technical engineering training courses founded in 1991. The company delivers training across more than ten engineering disciplines, including Instrumentation, Process Control, Industrial Data Communications, Information Technology, Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering, plus Mechatronics, Finance, and Project Management, and has cumulatively trained over 500,000 engineers and technicians globally across every continent except Antarctica.

The core technology combines four delivery modalities: on-site in-person workshops at client venues, live interactive virtual classroom training (webcast-based, multi-timezone synchronous sessions), self-paced video courses via a dedicated video portal, and e-learning via webinars and video conferencing. Supporting proprietary technology includes remote laboratories enabling hands-on practice in a virtual environment, the PC-ControLAB Windows-based process-control simulation software (with a configurable Builder tool and 13 control strategies), real-time collaboration software for distributed training, and the Engineering Resources Android mobile application. Course content is supported by an extensive content library including Steve Mackay's 25 Elsevier-published engineering books and a YouTube library featuring a 'Swiss Army Knife' series with 70+ videos.

IDC operates a multi-channel, diversified business model. Enterprise revenue is generated through on-site in-house training (priced up to 50% cheaper per-head than public workshops, with multi-year contracts and no minimum attendance), virtual classroom group training, and conferences. Individual/SMB revenue comes from public workshops (per-head pricing with a 100% money-back guarantee if unsuitable by lunch of day one), self-paced video course purchases and subscriptions, technical books/eBooks/pocket guides (one-time and free electronic downloads), and PC-ControLAB software licenses ($25/30 days or $50/6 months student version). The company serves both individual engineers seeking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and large corporations/utilities requiring tailored workforce training, with international accreditations from IEEE, Engineers Australia, IPENZ, IMC (UK), SAIMechE, PSMB (Malaysia), EIC (Canada), and ACPET. It is the sister company of the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), a TEQSA-registered Higher Education Provider and RTO offering accredited degree and vocational programs.

Name

IDC Technologies

Legal name

IDC Technologies

Website

https://idc-online.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IDC Technologies is a Perth-based engineering training provider founded in 1991 delivering practical workshops, virtual classroom training, self-paced video courses, and on-site instruction to engineers, technicians, and large corporations across more than ten engineering disciplines worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Training & Continuing Professional Development

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142)

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), Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO), Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence (SQL, BI Tools, Reporting) (EDABAFAD)

Keywords

• Engineering training courses
• Technical workshops
• Professional development training
• Industrial automation training
• Engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Short Course Training: Fees charged for public and in-house technical training workshops delivered in-person or online. Workshops are practical, hands-on engineering short courses. Cancellation policy: 20% fee for written cancellations 7-14 days prior; no refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior.
2. Conference Delivery: Fees for attending or sponsoring IDC conferences covering engineering and technology topics.
3. Video Course Subscriptions and Purchases: Self-paced video courses available for purchase, including free video courses. Course categories span Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Project Management, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Data Communications, Chemical Engineering, and Mechatronics.
4. PC-ControLAB Software Sales: Sale of PC-ControLAB software including demo, student (30 days at $25.00 US or 6 months at $50.00 US), and full versions.
5. Technical Books and eBooks: Sale of engineering books, pocket guides (hard copies and electronic downloads), and technical reference materials.
6. On-site Training Delivery: In-house training services where IDC senior instructors travel to client venues globally. Cost advantages up to 50% cheaper than external training per-head, with savings on travel, time, and accommodation. Also includes live web link training options.
7. On Company Online (Virtual Classroom) Training: Live, interactive online training allowing geographically scattered employees to attend the same course simultaneously, billed as part of group training packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IDC Technologies delivers practical, hands-on engineering training courses across instrumentation, process control, industrial data communications, IT, electronic, electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering, plus project management and finance for engineers and technicians. Training is delivered through public workshops, on-site sessions at client sites, live virtual classrooms, self-paced video courses, e-learning webinars, and engineering conferences, supported by a proprietary PC-ControLAB simulation software and remote laboratory platform. The company has trained over 500,000 engineers and technicians globally since 1991 and operates as the sister company of the TEQSA-accredited Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT).

Product overview

IDC Technologies is an engineering technology training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of training delivery formats: self-paced video courses, live instructor-led online e-learning via webinars and video conferencing, onsite in-person training at client facilities, public workshops, conferences, books/e-books, and mobile apps. The core offering consists of practical engineering training courses covering Instrumentation, Process Control, Industrial Data Communications & Networking, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance and Project Management. Supporting products include PC-ControLAB simulation software, the Engineering Resources Android app, Technical References (white papers), Engineering Pocket Guides, YouTube video library, and free webinars. The company serves over 500,000 engineers and technicians globally since 1991.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT): Sister company of IDC Technologies; a Registered Training Organization (RTO) and Higher Education Provider offering online engineering courses and accredited qualifications (degree, diploma, certificate programs). Authorized by the Australian Government's TEQSA with registration number PRV14008.
• ECT
• ECST

Products and services

• Onsite Training In-person technical training delivered at client locations anywhere in the world, with workshops tailored to a client's specific plant, equipment, and conditions. Can save up to 50% per-head compared to public workshops, with no minimum attendance requirements. Targeted at large industrial enterprises and utilities.
• Onsite Online (Virtual Classroom Training) Live, interactive online training allowing geographically scattered employees to attend the same course with the same instructor simultaneously from different locations, using webcast technology. Targeted at enterprises with distributed engineering teams.
• Video Courses Self-paced video courses covering engineering disciplines including Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Project Management, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Data Communications, Chemical Engineering, and Remote Engineering/Mechatronics/Robotics. Available by individual course purchase or subscription.
• Workshops Short, intensive engineering training courses with practical hands-on applications covering instrumentation, process control, industrial data communications, IT, electronic, electrical, and mechanical engineering, plus finance and project management. Open-enrollment public workshops with per-head pricing.
• Conferences Engineering technology conferences featuring speakers, schedules, sponsors, and conference news for professional development. Run through events.idc-online.com.
• Books and E-Books Engineering books and manuals covering various technical disciplines, available as both physical copies and digital downloads from books.idc-online.com.
• E-Learning Distance learning programs delivered via live webinars and video conferencing, featuring expert instructors and interactive sessions for engineers, technicians, and technologists. Targeted at individual learners and mid-market teams.
• PC-ControLAB Software Windows-based process control loop simulation program with a realistic operator workstation interface, 13 control strategies, and a companion Builder program for configuring additional process models. Used alongside IDC training courses for hands-on practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 500,000 engineers and technicians since 1991
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIT is IDC Technologies' sister company. EIT is a Registered Training Organization (RTO) and Higher Education Provider authorized by TEQSA (PRV14008). EIT provides a growing range of online training courses and accredited qualifications. IDC provides public training workshops, conferences, on-site training, on-demand video courses and technical reference books, while EIT provides online training and accredited degree and vocational programs. Both companies share recognition and accreditation from authoritative bodies worldwide.
• ECT (Entity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECT is listed as a strategic partner entity of IDC Technologies. Nature of partnership is not detailed in available source materials.
• ECST (Entity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECST is listed as a strategic partner entity of IDC Technologies. Nature of partnership is not detailed in available source materials.
• IEEEcoreTechnology or IntegrationIEEE, based in the USA, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology with more than 430,000 members in more than 160 countries. The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is an IEEE Continuing Education Provider. IDC Technologies courses are endorsed through this relationship, enabling engineers to earn IEEE-recognized continuing education credits.
• Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB)regionalTechnology or IntegrationIDC Technologies is registered with PSMB (Human Resources Development Fund in Malaysia) in Category A, enabling Malaysian companies to use HRDF funds for IDC training programs.
• Institute of Measurement and Control (IMC), UKregionalTechnology or IntegrationBritain's foremost professional body for the Automation Industry. IDC Technologies training courses assist individuals with Initial Professional Development (IPD) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Engineering Institute of Technology is a Companion Company of the IMC.
• Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)regionalTechnology or IntegrationIPENZ is the professional body representing professional engineers from all disciplines in New Zealand. IPENZ members can self-assess for CPD points associated with IDC Technologies' public workshops and training.
• Engineers AustraliaregionalTechnology or IntegrationExisting members of Engineers Australia are entitled to claim CPD hours for private study, short courses, and learning activities. IDC Technologies' courses are recognized for CPD hours in most cases.
• South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers (SAIMechE)regionalTechnology or IntegrationSAIMechE covers all fields of application including automobile, energy generation, process engineering, heavy manufacture, design, management, research, mining and education. IDC Technologies has an affiliation with SAIMechE.
• Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)regionalTechnology or IntegrationEIT is a Participating Partner with the Engineering Institute of Canada. EIT programs and courses can be used by members to register for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). EIC's program is supported by The Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, The Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada, and The Canadian Academy of Engineering.
• Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)regionalTechnology or IntegrationACPET is the national industry association for independent providers of compulsory education and training in Australia. EIT is a member of ACPET and agrees to abide by the ACPET Code of Ethics, Constitution and By-laws.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PetroSkills: PetroSkills provides technical training for the oil and gas industry across upstream, midstream, and downstream disciplines. It is comparable to IDC as a specialized engineering training provider serving industrial enterprise customers with multi-discipline short courses and on-site delivery.
• Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT): EIT is IDC's sister company and a TEQSA-accredited Higher Education Provider and RTO offering engineering diplomas, certificates, and degrees. It is comparable to IDC in engineering subject matter and target audience but differs in offering accredited long-form qualifications versus short courses.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens SITRAIN: Siemens SITRAIN delivers industrial automation, electrical, and digital-industry training globally as part of Siemens' broader industrial portfolio. It overlaps with IDC's instrumentation, process control, and electrical engineering courses but is anchored to Siemens' own product ecosystem.
• Rockwell Automation Training: Rockwell Automation's training services cover industrial automation, control systems, and process control for manufacturers. It is comparable to IDC in industrial automation and process control content, but delivered as a vendor-aligned curriculum.
• Schneider Electric Training: Schneider Electric offers energy management and automation training programs to industrial and enterprise customers. It competes with IDC in electrical engineering and industrial automation, with a vendor-academy orientation.
• Honeywell Process Solutions Training: Honeywell delivers process control and industrial automation training tied to its Experion and control-system product lines. It overlaps with IDC's instrumentation and process control courses but is anchored to Honeywell's proprietary platforms.
• ASME: ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) provides professional development, continuing education, and technical training for mechanical engineers globally. It competes with IDC in mechanical engineering and CPD-eligible training but as a professional society rather than commercial training provider.
• SAE International: SAE International offers engineering training and professional development for mobility, aerospace, and automotive engineers. It overlaps with IDC in mechanical, electrical, and automotive engineering audiences and in delivering CPD-recognized content.

Others

• IDC (International Data Corporation): International Data Corporation is a global market intelligence firm covering IT and technology markets. Despite sharing the IDC name, it is not a training provider but is thematically adjacent in serving enterprise technology decision-makers.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform offering courses from universities and companies, including engineering and data communications content. It competes with IDC's self-paced video segment on price and scale, but does not match IDC's on-site or instructor-led enterprise delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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