Computer Pride

What Computer Pride does

Computer Pride Limited is a privately-held Kenyan IT training and business software solutions provider founded in 1990 and headquartered in Nairobi. The company operates as an authorized training partner for 25+ global technology vendors, including Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Adobe, CompTIA, VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, ISACA, ITIL (via PeopleCert), PMI, EC-Council, ICS2, F5, CertNexus, NCC Education, ICDL, and Sage, delivering certification-track courses across 26 technology categories. It runs state-of-the-art training facilities comprising 16 computer laboratories, 7 lecture rooms, and 100+ networked computers, and supports seven delivery formats including in-person, live virtual, live online in-class, remotely-enabled, on-site, e-learning, and on-demand.

The company's secondary revenue line is business software solutions, acting as a value-added reseller and implementation partner for Sage ERP (X3, 300, 200, One), Sage CRM, Sage HR & Payroll, Microsoft Dynamics, Bitrix24, Netcore email archiving, FingerTech biometrics, and KRA TIMS-compliant fiscal devices (Tremol and Novitus ETR/ESD units). It also operates an authorized certification testing center for Pearson VUE and Prometric. Customer segments span IT professionals and career seekers, mid-sized enterprises in sectors including agriculture (e.g., Dormans Coffee, Nobrook), manufacturing (e.g., Alpine Coolers), finance (MFI), hospitality (Rosewood), aviation (Safarilink), logistics (TNL), and government (KNBS, KRB). The company employs 51–100 staff (over sixty cited), reports no external institutional ownership, and is led by CEO Mustafa Abdulabhai and Managing Director Murtaza Abdul.

The business model combines transactional training revenue (in-person class fees and per-course enrollment), recurring Sage software subscriptions (USD 2–60 per user per month), one-time software license resale, transaction-fee testing center revenue, hardware sales for fiscal devices, and project-based consultancy. Go-to-market is sales-led (direct office sales and website quote requests) augmented by channel partnerships with global vendors who co-market Computer Pride as a regional training delivery vehicle. Geographic presence is concentrated in East Africa, with primary operations in Kenya (Nairobi HQ and Mombasa) and a regional office in Kampala, Uganda. The company carries regulatory recognitions as an approved training institution under the Ministry of Education, registered with NITA, and accredited by TVETA.

Name

Computer Pride

Legal name

Computer Pride Limited

Website

https://computer-pride.co.ke

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Computer Pride Limited is a Nairobi-headquartered, East African IT training and business software solutions provider (founded 1990) that delivers vendor-authorised certification courses (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, CompTIA, etc.), operates Pearson VUE and Prometric testing centres, and resells Sage ERP, Sage HR/Payroll, and KRA TIMS fiscal devices to mid-market enterprises and individual professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training and Certification Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

Keywords

• IT training and certification
• Business software solutions
• ERP implementation services
• Fiscal compliance devices
• Vendor authorized training partner

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. IT Training Services: Provides market-oriented courses across multiple technology domains including cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, programming, and business analysis through various delivery formats
2. Business Software Solutions: Implements value-added software solutions including ERP, HR & Payroll, CRM, and fiscal solutions along with standard international products
3. Certification Testing Services: Authorized testing center for Pearson VUE, Prometric Academic, PSIonline, and Scantron offering certification exams for various vendors
4. Fiscal Solutions (KRA TIMS): Sale and implementation of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) TIMS compliant devices including ETR machines and control units
5. Consultancy Services: High quality consultancy services provided by expert professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Computer Pride delivers IT training and certification courses as an authorized training partner for global technology vendors including Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, CompTIA, Adobe, VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and ISACA. The company also implements and resells business software solutions spanning Sage ERP/CRM/HR & Payroll systems, Microsoft Dynamics, Bitrix24, custom software development, and KRA TIMS-compliant fiscal devices for tax compliance. Operations are based in Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa) and Uganda (Kampala) serving enterprise and professional customers across East Africa.

Product overview

Computer Pride is primarily an IT training and business software solutions company operating as an authorized training partner for major technology vendors and a value-added reseller for business software. Their product portfolio consists of Sage ERP solutions (Sage X3 for large enterprises, Sage 300 and Sage 200 for mid-sized businesses, Sage One for small businesses), Sage CRM and Sage HR/Payroll systems, Microsoft Dynamics ERP and productivity solutions (Windows Exchange, Office 365), Bitrix24 CRM and collaboration tools, Netcore email archiving, FingerTech biometric/time attendance solutions, KRA TIMS-compliant fiscal devices (Tremol and Novitus branded TYPE A, B, and C devices for Kenya tax compliance), and custom/bespoke software development. The company serves various industries including agriculture, finance, health, manufacturing, and hospitality, offering both software resale/implementation and associated training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sage X3 Enterprise ERP solution for large organizations with complex multi-company, multi-currency, and multi-location operations, covering finance, supply chain, manufacturing, HR, payroll, CRM, BI, and project management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained thousands of students and professionals over 19 years of existence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Learning Partner from 2007 to 2018 (11 years). Offers Microsoft-related courses including Azure, Office 365, Dynamics, and security technologies. Gold partner status for Microsoft solutions.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco authorized training partner with 121+ courses in networking, collaboration, security, and data center. Received Cisco Acceleration Award for EMEAR region in 2012.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle authorized training partner offering Oracle database administration, Java programming, and other Oracle technology courses.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe authorized training partner providing graphic design courses using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Animate CC.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompTIA authorized partner offering Security+, CySA+, A+, Linux+, Network+, and Data+ certification courses.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware authorized training partner offering vSphere, NSX, and other virtualization certification courses.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet authorized training partner providing network security certification courses including FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager administration.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks authorized training partner offering firewall, Cortex XDR, XSOAR, and Prisma SD-WAN certification courses.
• ISACAcoreTechnology or IntegrationISACA authorized training partner offering CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, and other IT governance and security certification courses.
• ITILcoreTechnology or IntegrationITIL authorized training partner through PeopleCert, offering ITIL 4 Foundation and specialist certification courses.
• PMIcoreTechnology or IntegrationPMI authorized training partner offering PMP, PMI-ACP, and other project management certification courses.
• ICDLcoreTechnology or IntegrationICDL operational excellence award winner in 2015. Authorized ICDL testing and training center offering computer literacy certifications.
• NCC EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationNCC Education 10 Year Partnership Award recipient. Offers NCC Education diploma programs in business and computing.
• PrometriccoreTechnology or IntegrationPrometric Testing Centre Silver Award winner in 2008. Authorized Prometric testing center for various certification exams.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC-Council authorized training partner offering Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), and other cybersecurity certifications.
• CheckpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCheckpoint authorized training partner offering CCSA and CCSE certification courses.
• F5 NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationF5 Cybersecurity authorized training partner offering BIG-IP, SSL Orchestrator, and application security certification courses.
• CertNexuscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertNexus authorized training partner offering AI, cybersecurity, data science, and IoT practitioner certifications.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationSage authorized partner offering Sage X3, Sage 300, Sage 200, and Sage HR & Payroll implementations and training.
• ICS2coreTechnology or IntegrationISC2 authorized training partner offering CISSP certification course.
• KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority)coreTechnology or IntegrationKRA TIMS (Tax Invoice Management System) authorized Value-Added Reseller of compliant devices including ETR machines and control units for fiscal compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Andela: Africa-focused technology training and talent marketplace operating across multiple African countries — comparable regional scope and target learner base of aspiring tech professionals.
• ALX Africa: Pan-African tech training program offering software engineering and foundational IT courses across multiple African markets — addresses the same regional upskilling demand.
• Moringa School: Nairobi-based tech accelerator offering full-stack and data science training — directly comparable Kenyan-market competitor for entry-level IT skills development.

Emerging players

• Cybrary: Cybersecurity-focused online training and certification prep platform — partial overlap with Computer Pride's cybersecurity vendor catalog (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH).

Direct peers

• NIIT: Global IT training and certification company offering vendor-authorized courses across Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, and other stacks, closely overlapping Computer Pride's authorized-partner training model.
• Simplilearn: Online bootcamp and certification provider for IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and project management — overlaps directly with Computer Pride's certification prep catalog and competes for the same learner persona.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Worldwide network of authorized IT training centers delivering vendor-certified courses (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA) in classrooms and online — directly comparable business model and curriculum to Computer Pride.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Open marketplace of affordable on-demand IT, business, and certification courses — a broad low-cost competitor in the same learner market.
• Pluralsight: Large-scale technology skills platform with deep IT, cloud, and cybersecurity course libraries aimed at enterprises and individuals — a broader incumbent offering self-paced alternatives to instructor-led training.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform partnering with universities and tech vendors to deliver IT and professional certificates at scale — competes for the same certification-seeking learners, especially online.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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