Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA

What Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA does

Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA is the distance-learning division of Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Facultad Regional Buenos Aires (UTN BA), a public Argentine technical university. Founded around 2003-2004 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, the unit operates a 24/7 virtual campus delivering more than 650 educational offerings — spanning short courses, diplomaturas (diploma programs), expertos universitarios (university expert certificates), tecnicaturas and licenciaturas (undergraduate degrees), and posgrados (postgraduate programs) — across 30-plus thematic categories. The catalog covers disciplines including programming, administration, logistics, telecommunications, digital marketing, video game development, occupational health and safety, environmental management, and aeronautical management, with new additions including digital graphic design and environmental management programs.

The platform supports both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) class delivery, self-managed learning workflows, and multi-currency pricing in USD and Argentine Pesos. Distribution operates through a self-serve online enrollment motion at utnba.centrodeelearning.com across seven Spanish-speaking countries — Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Spain, and Mexico — alongside a dedicated corporate training channel ('Para empresas') serving enterprise workforce development needs. Career services are integrated via the Talentia job placement portal. Cumulative student reach is reported at 351,000+ distance learners over 21 years of operation.

The organization is privately structured as a division of a government state entity, with no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or ownership transitions disclosed. Customer acquisition relies on organic digital channels including Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and SEO-driven content marketing, with no disclosed paid acquisition spend or enterprise sales pipeline metrics. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization received the Premio Nacional de la Calidad (National Quality Award) for the 2016-2019 period.

Name

Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA

Legal name

Centro de e-Learning

Website

https://utnba.centrodeelearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA is the distance-learning division of Argentina's Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN BA), delivering 650+ accredited online courses, undergraduate degrees, and postgraduate programs to 351,000+ students across seven Spanish-speaking countries via a 24/7 virtual campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Distance higher education
• Online university programs
• Professional certification courses
• Postgraduate distance learning
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Career Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from individual course enrollments, career programs (tecnicaturas, licenciaturas), diplomas, expert certificates, and postgraduate programs. Students pay per course or per program with pricing varying by currency (USD or Argentine Pesos).
2. Corporate Training: B2B revenue from enterprise training programs offered through dedicated 'Para empresas' institutional channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA is the distance-learning division of Argentina's public Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (Facultad Regional Buenos Aires). It sells online higher-education programs — undergraduate degrees (Tecnicaturas, Licenciaturas), diplomas (Diplomaturas), university expert certifications (Expertos Universitarios), postgraduate degrees (Posgrados), and individual short courses (Cursos Online) — delivered through a 24/7 virtual campus with live and recorded classes, official digital UTN certification, and a job-placement portal (Talentia). It also offers customized corporate training programs through a dedicated B2B channel.

Product overview

Centro de e-Learning UTN FRBA is a distance learning platform operated by the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Facultad Regional Buenos Aires. The platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 educational programs including undergraduate degrees (Tecnicaturas and Licenciaturas), diploma programs (Diplomaturas), university expert certifications (Expertos Universitarios), postgraduate programs (Posgrados), and individual online courses. Programs span diverse fields including programming, administration, logistics, telecommunications, digital marketing, video game development, occupational health and safety, environmental management, and more. The offering is delivered through a 24/7 virtual campus with live and recorded classes, serving over 351,000 students at a distance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Higiene y Seguridad en el Trabajo (Occupational Health and Safety Technical Degree) A 3-year online technical university degree focused on occupational health and safety, for working professionals who need a UTN-accredited credential.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Logística (Logistics Technical Degree) A 2.5-year online technical university degree in logistics, aimed at supply-chain professionals seeking a formal credential.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Telecomunicaciones (Telecommunications Technical Degree) A 2.5-year online technical university degree in telecommunications, targeted at telecom-sector professionals.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Administración (Administration Technical Degree) A 2-year online technical university degree in administration for working professionals.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Programación (Programming Technical Degree) A 2-year online technical university degree in programming for aspiring software developers.
• Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas (Business Administration Bachelor's Degree) A 2-year online undergraduate (Licenciatura) degree in business administration.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Desarrollo y Producción de Videojuegos (Video Game Development Technical Degree) A 2-year online technical university degree in video game development and production.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Comercio Electrónico y Marketing Digital (E-commerce and Digital Marketing Technical Degree) A 2.5-year online technical university degree in e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Licenciatura en Tecnología Educativa (Educational Technology Bachelor's Degree) A 1.5-year online undergraduate (Licenciatura) degree in educational technology.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Negociación de Bienes (Goods Negotiation Technical Degree) A 2-year online technical university degree in goods negotiation.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Gestión Aeronáutica (Aeronautical Management Technical Degree) A 2.5-year online technical university degree in aeronautical management.
• Licenciatura en Higiene y Seguridad en el Trabajo (Occupational Health and Safety Bachelor's Degree) A 2-year online undergraduate (Licenciatura) degree in occupational health and safety.
• Tecnicatura Universitaria en Diseño Gráfico Digital (Digital Graphic Design Technical Degree) A 2-year online technical university degree in digital graphic design, marked as a new offering.
• Licenciatura en Gestión Ambiental (Environmental Management Bachelor's Degree) A 2-year online undergraduate (Licenciatura) degree in environmental management.
• Cursos Online (Individual Online Courses) Individual short online courses covering topics such as trading, agile methodologies, blockchain, renewable energy, QA testing, financial analysis, web development, machine learning, ethical hacking, and UX design — for professionals seeking targeted skill upgrades and certifications.
• Diplomaturas (Diploma Programs) Online diploma programs providing specialized professional training in specific fields, with UTN-issued certification.
• Expertos Universitarios (University Expert Programs) Online 'University Expert' programs offering advanced professional certification in specialized fields, distinct from postgraduate degrees.
• Posgrados (Postgraduate Programs) Online postgraduate programs offering advanced academic degrees for professional development.
• Para Empresas — Corporate Training (B2B) Customized corporate training programs sold to organizations through a dedicated 'Para empresas' channel, offering group enrollments and tailored professional-development solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 351,000+ students trained through distance programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TalentiasupportingOthersJob placement portal partnership providing exclusive employment opportunities for enrolled students. Students access job matching services through utnba.talentia.com portal to connect with employers matching their skills and course completion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crehana: Latin American online learning platform focused on creative, digital, and business skills with courses and diplomas in Spanish. Closely comparable in geographic focus, language, course-plus-diploma model, and SMB/individual learner GTM.
• Domestika: Spanish-language global marketplace for creative and professional online courses. Comparable as a Spanish-first course platform serving LatAm and Iberian markets with individual and B2B enrollment.
• Platzi: LatAm-focused online learning platform offering professional and technology courses in Spanish. Directly comparable to Centro de e-Learning in target audience (Spanish-speaking professionals), language, and tech/career catalog, though Platzi is a private tech-focused provider rather than a university.
• Universidad Siglo 21: Major Argentine private university with a large distance learning operation offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Directly competes for the same working-professional, distance-learner cohort in Argentina and LatAm.
• Universidad Blas Pascal: Argentine private university with a significant online education division offering degrees, diplomas, and continuing education. Comparable as a competing accredited online university in the Argentine market.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global online course marketplace with large Spanish-language catalog and strong presence in LatAm. Comparable on self-serve individual course purchase model, though Udemy is a marketplace rather than a university-credentialed provider.
• edX (2U): Global MOOC platform offering university-level courses, certificates, and degree programs. Comparable on the university-affiliated online degree and certificate model, with broader global reach and institutional partnerships.
• Coursera: Global MOOC and credentialing platform partnering with universities worldwide to deliver courses, certificates, and degrees online. Comparable on online credentialing and degree model, though at much larger global scale and with broader subject coverage.

Regional players

• Capacitación y Formación Integral (CAFI): Argentine corporate training provider offering in-company and open-enrollment professional development programs. Comparable as a regional corporate/B2B training competitor targeting Argentine employers with workforce upskilling programs.
• Next U: Latin American online education platform focused on technology and digital skills bootcamps and courses. Comparable as a LatAm-focused Spanish-language online education provider, though more bootcamp-oriented and less degree-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elearningutn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/elearningUTN/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/CursosonlineUTN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-de-e-learning-utn-frba
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrodeelearning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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