Technical unit

What Technical unit does

Unitécnica is a private, regionally focused technical education institution headquartered in Pereira, Colombia, with a second campus in Manizales, operating in the Eje Cafetero region. Founded between 1986 and 1988, it operates through two Colombian corporations (S.A.S.), UNITÉCNICA INGECÓMPUTO S.A.S. and UNITECNICA MANIZALES S.A.S., licensed by the respective Education Secretariats, and offers approximately 10 Técnico Laboral (technical labor) programs spanning 1.5 to 2.5 years (3-5 semesters) in fields such as Graphic Design and Digital Marketing, 3D Animation and Video Game Development, Photography and Digital Video, Preschool Assistance, Administrative Assistance, and Computer Systems. Programs combine a Técnico certification with complementary Diplomado credentials, marketed under a 100% practical methodology. The institution reports a 6,000+ alumni base and 200+ regional employer partnerships that provide 6-month paid internships to students and graduates.

The product portfolio is anchored by in-person Técnico programs and increasingly by short-cycle AI-focused bootcamps — the original AI Bootcamp (Inteligencia Artificial Esencial, launched 2024) and AI Bootcamp 2.0 (Automatización con IA, launched 2025) — priced at $626,000 COP with monthly cohort starts. Supporting technology includes the proprietary unitecnica.app WebApp (multi-device access to courses, projects, grades, and certification records), the eClasses virtual learning platform, Aibot Profe (an AI teaching assistant), and physical infrastructure such as iMac computer labs, Padboard digital whiteboards, and 3Desk animation studios. Enrollment is conducted through WhatsApp, website forms, walk-in registration, and dedicated bootcamp landing pages with paid digital funnels; payments are processed via Davivienda, PSE, and Zonapagos.

Revenue is tuition-driven: semester-based Técnico tuition with up-to-5-installment deferred payment, $626,000 COP bootcamp pricing (single or split payment), and Diplomado fees. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed; the institution operates as a self-funded, locally scaled education business. Financial scale signals (101-250 employees, regional single-region footprint, no capital inflow) place Unitécnica in the SMB private education segment with limited evidence of aggressive expansion beyond its established two-city base.

Name

Technical unit

Legal name

UNITÉCNICA INGECÓMPUTO S.A.S.

Website

https://unitecnica.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Unitécnica is a private Colombian technical education institution operating dual campuses in Manizales and Pereira, delivering 10+ Técnico Laboral programs and AI-focused bootcamps to individual learners in the Eje Cafetero region, funded primarily by tuition with internship placement via 200+ regional employer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical & Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAOAJ

Virtual Training, Workshops & Masterclasses (Interactive Sessions)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Virtual & Hybrid Events

Keywords

• Technical education
• Vocational training
• Bootcamp courses
• Professional certification
• AI training

Headquarters

HQ city

Manizales

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Program Tuition: Revenue from technical career programs including semester-based tuition payments. Students can pay full semester upfront or defer payment across up to 5 installments with a co-signer and promissory note. Each student receives a @unitecnica.net email account with unlimited Cloud services upon enrollment.
2. Bootcamp Courses: Intensive short-term bootcamp programs in AI and automation offered with monthly cohort starts. Programs are priced at $626,000 COP with split payment options or single payment. Includes 8-12 practical classes, 30+ AI tools, live sessions with expert teachers plus AI bot assistance.
3. Diplomado Certifications: Diploma programs offered alongside technical certifications, combining technical and diploma credentials in areas such as Marketing Digital, Video, and Fotografía.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Unitécnica is a Colombian technical education institution delivering multi-semester Técnico Laboral programs (3-5 semesters) in graphic design, digital marketing, photography, video, 3D animation, preschool assistance, administrative assistance, and computer systems, paired with complementary Diplomado certifications. It also offers short-format intensive AI Bootcamps (AI Esencial and AI 2.0 Automatización) covering 30+ generative AI tools and N8N workflow automation over one-month cohorts, delivered across physical campuses in Manizales and Pereira and via the eClasses and unitecnica.app digital platforms.

Product overview

Unitécnica is a technical education institution operating as a platform-plus-programs model with locations in Manizales and Pereira, Colombia. The core offerings include technical labor programs (Técnico Laboral) spanning 3-5 semesters in areas such as 3D Animation and Video Game Development, Photography and Digital Video, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing, Preschool Assistance, Administrative Assistance, and Computer Systems, complemented by diploma programs and AI Bootcamps. Supporting platforms include unitecnica.app for student course management and grades, and eClasses for virtual learning delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IA Bootcamp: AI Esencial intensive bootcamp covering 30+ AI tools across 8 modules over 1 month, offered in partnership with Unitécnica Manizales
• IA 2.0 Bootcamp
• eClasses
• Aibot Profe
• unitecnica.app

Products and services

• AI Bootcamp (Inteligencia Artificial Esencial) A one-month intensive bootcamp covering 30+ AI tools across 8 modules, teaching foundational to advanced AI applications including ChatGPT, image and video generation, productivity tools, and AI avatars. Offered in virtual live, in-person morning, and in-person evening formats.
• AI Bootcamp 2.0 (Automatización con IA) Advanced bootcamp focused on building intelligent automatizations and no-code applications using AI, N8N, and No-Code tools across 12 practical classes with 15 real use cases, including automation workflows, AI-integrated app creation, and a final technology portfolio.
• Técnico en Animación 3D y Video Digital Technical labor program in 3D animation and digital video game development covering 3D modeling, game development, and digital animation skills, delivered over multiple semesters at Unitécnica's campuses.
• Técnico en Preescolar / Auxiliar en Preescolar Technical labor program in preschool assistance focusing on pedagogical support, child development, play, creativity, and educational practice for early childhood education, delivered at Unitécnica's Pereira campus.
• Técnico en Fotografía y Video Digital Technical visual program covering camera operation, composition, lighting, digital editing, audiovisual production, commercial photography, product photography, and visual portfolio building, delivered over 3 semesters.
• Técnico en Diseño Gráfico y Marketing Digital Technical program in graphic design and digital marketing with 5-semester duration, covering Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), digital marketing (Meta Ads), a video/photography diploma, and a 6-month paid internship with regional employer partners.
• Técnico en Sistemas Technical program in computer systems covering hardware, electronics, and software development, delivered over multiple semesters at Unitécnica's campuses.
• Técnico en Asistencia Administrativa Technical program in administrative assistance covering office procedures, management systems, and professional skills, delivered over multiple semesters.
• Diplomados (Diploma Programs) Diploma programs offered in both Manizales and Pereira locations, complementing technical programs with specialized certifications in areas such as Marketing Digital, Video, and Fotografía.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-month paid internship guaranteed through 200+ regional company partnerships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 200+ Regional Companies NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnitécnica maintains partnerships with more than 200 regional companies in the Eje Cafetero (Caldas and Risaralda) that provide student internship and business practice opportunities. These partnerships facilitate 6-month paid internships for graduates and active students, creating a bridge between education and employment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crehana: LATAM-focused online learning platform for creative and digital skills (design, video, marketing, AI), targeting Spanish-speaking professionals and competing for the same upskilling audience as Unitécnica's bootcamps and diplomados.
• Domestika: Global online creative education marketplace with strong penetration in Latin America for design, illustration, photography, and video courses — overlapping Unitécnica's graphic design, animation, and photography programs.
• Platzi: Latin America's largest online technology and digital skills platform, offering bootcamps and courses in AI, programming, design, and marketing to Spanish-speaking learners — directly overlapping Unitécnica's AI Bootcamp and creative-technical programs.
• CENSA: Colombian technical and technological education institution offering short-cycle programs with practical methodologies — directly comparable in format, target student, and Colombian market positioning to Unitécnica.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with thousands of Spanish-language AI, design, photography, and business courses at low price points — competing for the same Colombian upskilling demand as Unitécnica's bootcamps.
• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje): Colombia's national public vocational training institution, offering subsidized technical programs across the country — a much larger public-sector incumbent competing for the same aspiring technical professionals in Colombia.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform partnering with universities to deliver certificates and specializations, including AI, design, and business tracks reaching Colombian learners — competing for adult continuing-education demand.
• Politécnico Grancolombiano: Major Colombian private higher-education institution offering technical, undergraduate, and continuing programs online and on-ground — broader incumbent competing with Unitécnica for Colombian professional learners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/unitecnicaper
• Facebookfacebook.com/unitecnicaedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitecnicaedu
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitecnica

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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