International Peace Support Training Centre

What International Peace Support Training Centre does

International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a non-profit training and research institution headquartered in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2001. It operates three core platforms: the Peace and Conflict Studies School (PCSS), the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS), and the Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD). Its mission is to build the capacity of military, police, and civilian personnel in peace support operations aligned with United Nations and African Union standards, primarily serving the Eastern African region.

IPSTC delivers its curriculum through on-site training across two Nairobi campuses (Karen and Embakasi) and a global e-learning platform provided through a partnership with the Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI), which offers 29 online courses to 1,200+ enrolled students. Its technology stack is centered on a simulation and evaluation system used in computer laboratories for daily course evaluations, complemented by the Amani Library for research materials. The institution also publishes the Africa Amani Journal (6 issues to date) and runs a Postgraduate School offering university-level programs.

The business model is that of a non-profit institution with no disclosed pricing or revenue mechanics. Funding is implicitly sourced from government partners, donor institutions, and tuition channels associated with deployment-aligned training. Strategic partnerships include the University of Essex for research translation and engagement with institutions such as the Army War College Nigeria. Recent activity includes the AI for Peace Summit 2026, leadership and gender-focused courses, and continued expansion of the e-learning channel. No funding rounds, private equity, or venture capital involvement are disclosed.

Name

International Peace Support Training Centre

Legal name

International Peace Support Training Centre

Website

https://ipstc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IPSTC is a Nairobi-based non-profit training and research institution that builds capacity of military, police, and civilian personnel in peace support operations through three schools (PCSS, HPSS, PSRD) and a global e-learning platform, serving Eastern African and AU/UN-aligned customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peace Support Training and Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Universities & Joint Professional Military Education (PME) (EDAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Peace support training
• Conflict resolution education
• Peacekeeping operations research
• Security capacity building
• Humanitarian peace training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IPSTC is a non-profit training and research institution that delivers peace support operations education and capacity-building programs. Its core offering is organized around three subsidiary centres—the Peace & Conflict Studies School (PCSS), the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS), and the Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD)—which collectively provide classroom-based training, postgraduate academic programs, applied research, and an e-learning curriculum delivered in partnership with POTI to military, police, and civilian personnel.

Product overview

International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a premier training, research, and education institution for peace support operations. The organization operates through three main platforms: the Peace and Conflict Studies School (PCSS) which conducts peace and conflict resolution courses, the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) which delivers peace support mission-related training, and the Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD) which focuses on applied research and curriculum development. IPSTC also publishes the Africa Amani Journal and offers postgraduate university programs. The centre provides e-learning through partnership with the Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI), offering online courses aligned with UN standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Africa Amani Journal: A Journal of the International Peace Support Training Centre publishing peace and security research

Products and services

• Peace & Conflict Studies School (PCSS)
• Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) A subsidiary training centre of IPSTC that delivers humanitarian peace support training programs to peace operations personnel.
• Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD) The research arm of IPSTC that conducts peace and security research to support policy and operational outcomes in African peace support contexts.
• Postgraduate School An academic program within IPSTC offering postgraduate-level education in peace and security studies to qualifying students.
• E-Learning Platform An online learning service offered through a partnership with the Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI), providing 29 courses to over 1,200 students in peace support-related subjects.
• Africa Amani Journal A publication produced by IPSTC covering peace and security topics relevant to African peace support operations.
• Gender Focal Point Course A specialized training course designed to prepare gender focal points within peace support operations for military, police, and civilian participants.
• Women Leadership Development Course A specialized training course that develops leadership capabilities of women serving in or aspiring to peace support operations roles.
• Explosive Hazard Awareness Training Course A specialized training course that builds explosive hazard awareness among peace support operations personnel to improve safety in the field.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces trained personnel ready for deployment to AU/UN peace support missions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership provides e-learning access to students. Over 1,200 IPSTC students are enrolled in the full curriculum of 29 various online trainings through POTI platform. Students access self-study courses in accordance with UN standards for military, police and civilian personnel.
• University of EssexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSTC collaborated with University of Essex to convene a workshop under the theme 'Translating Peacekeeping Evidence to Field Effectiveness,' bringing together researchers, practitioners, and mission representatives.
• Army War College NigeriaminorOthers

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA): Swedish government agency for peace, security, and development that delivers training and research for peace operations and conflict management. Comparable scope to IPSTC's mandate with global reach and similar institutional customer base.
• Swedemount Centre of Excellence for Peace and Stabilisation Operations: Swedish-run operational training facility for peace and stabilization operations providing courses for military and civilian personnel. Comparable training mission to IPSTC's PCSS/HPSS, with overlapping UN-standard curriculum.
• Institute for Security Studies (ISS): Pan-African applied policy research organization with offices across Africa producing research and training on peace, security, and governance. Comparable to IPSTC's PSRD research and policy mandate in the African peace and security ecosystem.
• Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI): Online UN-aligned peacekeeping training provider that hosts IPSTC's 29-course e-learning curriculum. Comparable provider of UN-standard peace operations training to military, police, and civilian personnel globally.
• African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD): Durban-based African organization delivering peace and conflict management training, mediation, and applied research. Overlaps with IPSTC on peace support training, research output, and African institutional audience.
• Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC): Accra-based African peacekeeping training centre that delivers courses, research, and applied programs for military, police, and civilian peacekeepers. Direct peer to IPSTC in mission, structure, and target audience across Africa.

Emerging players

• Centre for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC): International NGO focused on civilian protection in conflict and training of peacekeepers and armed actors on civilian harm mitigation. Partial overlap with IPSTC's civilian protection and peace support training portfolio.
• Global Centre on Cooperative Security: International NGO that supports multilateral peace and security efforts, including training and policy work on conflict prevention and peace operations. Adjacent to IPSTC's PSRD research and policy work.

Broad incumbents

• Centre of Excellence for Stability Operations (US): US government training entity focused on stability operations, doctrine, and training for peace and security missions. Broadly comparable in mandate, but backed by US government scale rather than the regional, non-profit structure IPSTC operates with.
• United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR): UN-affiliated training and research institute delivering peacekeeping, humanitarian, and development training globally. Comparable in offering UN-standard training, but operates at a much larger scale across many domains beyond peace operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IPSTCKenya
• Facebookfacebook.com/IPSTCKENYAOFFICIAL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ipstc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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