G-TEC Education centre

What G-TEC Education centre does

G-TEC Education Centre (legal entity: G-TEC Computer Education Centre Pte Ltd) is a Singapore-based IT and computer training provider operating from a single physical training center at Sultan Plaza (100 Jalan Sultan). Founded in 2008, the entity is the Singapore franchise/operating node of a wider G-TEC network that claims more than 510 centers across 14 countries, though the global network is a marketing/franchise claim rather than wholly-owned operations of this Pte Ltd entity. The Singapore entity employs 1-10 staff and serves four primary segments: working professionals seeking IT upskilling, job seekers and career changers needing project portfolios, corporate clients requiring customized group training, and children aged 8-16 through an "IT Magic" youth program.

The core offering is a catalog of more than 50 instructor-led courses spanning programming languages (C, C++, Java, C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, Python, PHP, Node.js, JavaScript), multimedia and design (AutoCAD 2D/3D, 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Web Designing, Interior Design, Graphic Design), Microsoft Office skills, and emerging-technology modules (AWS Cloud, Machine Learning with Python, Data Analysis with Python, Cyber Security). Delivery occurs through in-person classroom training at Sultan Plaza, live online personalized sessions, and on-site corporate programs. Diploma and certificate courses are registered with the Council for Private Education (CPE) under UEN 200815354W, making them eligible for SkillsFuture and Skills Development Fund subsidies.

Revenue is generated through one-time course fees quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD 140 to SGD 2,999), with no GST applied, and payment accepted via cash, cheque, GIRO, and online bank transfer. Pricing varies by delivery mode — corporate on-site courses (e.g., S$1,050 for Java over 5 days), live online full-stack programming (S$1,199-S$1,350 per course), and project training/Certificate in Software Development (S$750-S$2,999). Go-to-market relies on direct-to-consumer enrollment via the company website, phone, and WhatsApp, supplemented by direct enterprise outreach for corporate training contracts. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no institutional funding has been raised.

Name

G-TEC Education centre

Legal name

G-TEC Computer Education Centre Pte Ltd

Website

https://gteceducation.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

G-TEC Education Centre is a Singapore-based IT training provider operating one Sultan Plaza center, offering 50+ instructor-led programming, design, Microsoft Office, and emerging-tech courses to individuals, corporate clients, and youth aged 8-16 via classroom, online, and on-site delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training and Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• IT training courses
• Computer education
• Programming courses
• Corporate training services
• Office skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: One-time course fees charged for training programs ranging from short-term courses to diploma programs. Fees are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and vary by course duration and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

G-TEC Education Centre provides IT and computer education training in Singapore covering programming languages, office productivity, multimedia and design, diploma and certification courses, and a children's IT program (IT Magic). Courses are delivered through classroom sessions at its Singapore training centre, live online training, and customised corporate on-site training, with SkillsFuture-eligible and SDF-subsidised offerings.

Product overview

G-TEC Computer Education Centre is the largest computer education network with more than 510 centers worldwide, operating as a committed venture of IT services. The company offers a diverse portfolio of technology and professional training programs organized into distinct course categories: Programming Courses covering software development languages and cloud technologies; Manufacturing, Design & Web Courses for multimedia and design professionals; Office Skills Courses for Microsoft Office proficiency; and specialized IT Magic courses for children aged 8-16. The company provides multiple delivery formats including in-person training at their Singapore location, corporate training services customized for business clients, live online training for remote learners, and project training with real-world exercises. All diploma and certification courses are registered with CPE (Council for Private Education) as part of SSG (SkillsFuture Singapore).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programming Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Student-teacher ratio described as very good with excellent explanation and doubt clearing

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkillsFuture SingaporecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSkillsFuture funding available for eligible Singaporeans. G-TEC offers courses with SkillsFuture full funding options, making training more accessible to local residents and supporting workforce development initiatives.
• Skills Development Fund (SDF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSkills Development Fund support available for eligible courses, enabling employers and employees to access subsidized training funding for workforce skill development.
• Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProductivity and Innovation Credit funding option available for qualifying training expenses, supporting business investment in innovation and productivity improvements.
• CPE (Council for Private Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll diploma and certificate courses are registered with CPE, which is part of SSG (SkillsFuture Singapore Agency). CPE Registration No: 200815354W, Period: 13 October 2019 to 12 October 2021. This regulatory registration provides institutional credibility and course quality assurance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Informatics Education: Singapore-headquartered IT education and training provider offering programming, digital, and corporate training programs across Asia. Direct competitor for Singapore learners and a structurally similar regional IT training operator.
• General Assembly: Global provider of tech bootcamps and short-format courses in software engineering, data, and digital skills, with an active Singapore presence. Competes with G-TEC for working professionals and career changers seeking practical, project-based IT training.
• Aptech Limited: Global IT education franchise network offering programming, multimedia, and digital skills courses through hundreds of centers across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Most structurally comparable to G-TEC in terms of multi-country franchise delivery of standardized IT curricula.
• NUS-ISS (National University of Singapore Institute of Systems Science): Singapore's premier graduate tech and digital leadership school, offering professional IT certificates, AI, software engineering, and corporate programs. Competes with G-TEC for Singapore-based working professionals seeking recognized IT credentials and corporate training budgets.
• Lithan (Edvance / EduCLaaS): Singapore-based digital skills and work-study institution offering IT, cloud, and digital transformation programs with strong enterprise and government alignment. Competes with G-TEC in Singapore adult upskilling and corporate training, particularly via SkillsFuture pathways.
• NTUC LearningHub: Singapore's largest workforce upskilling provider, offering IT, digital, and office-skills training with strong enterprise and individual channels. Directly competes with G-TEC for SkillsFuture/SDF-funded learners and corporate training mandates in Singapore.
• NIIT: Global IT training and talent development company with a franchise-style international center network — the closest structural analog to G-TEC's '510+ centers globally' model. Competes on programming, digital skills, and corporate IT training curricula across multiple geographies.

Emerging players

• Simplilearn: Online bootcamp and certification provider focused on IT, cloud, data, and cybersecurity training delivered through live online and on-demand formats. Competes with G-TEC's online training arm for individual learners and corporate upskilling contracts in Singapore and the region.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with top universities and tech companies (Google, IBM, AWS) to deliver IT, data, and professional certificates. Competes with G-TEC for self-directed individual learners and corporate L&D buyers, particularly for recognized, employer-preferred credentials.

Regional players

• Singapore Polytechnic CET Academy: Continuing Education and Training arm of Singapore Polytechnic offering part-time diplomas, certificates, and short courses in IT and engineering for working adults. Competes with G-TEC in the SkillsFuture-funded adult upskilling segment in Singapore.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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