Capacitarte UBA

What Capacitarte UBA does

Capacitarte UBA is an Argentine online education platform operating under the brand affiliation of Universidad de Buenos Aires, the country's flagship public university. Founded in 2009, the company delivers a catalog of 650+ courses spanning 24 categories, ranging from professional skills and administrative certification tracks to broader continuing-education subjects, with government homologation from GCBA (Disposición No. 45/DGTALCIU/2015) and credentialing authority for DNRPA certifications. Course content is delivered through three modalities: self-paced online study, live instructor-led sessions over Zoom, and in-person classroom formats, allowing the platform to serve learners with different time, location, and pacing constraints.

The business operates a dual-channel go-to-market model. On the consumer side, individual learners purchase courses directly through the platform website, with pricing denominated in local currency across multiple Latin American markets. On the corporate side, an "In Company" vertical sells training programs to enterprises, supported by a network of more than 3,000 university and corporate partnerships used for distribution and credentialing reach. The platform extends across 13 Latin American countries plus Spain, with localized international website versions and multi-currency pricing supporting cross-border demand.

Technology-wise, the platform is described as a standard learning management and content-delivery stack with Zoom integration for synchronous instruction and separate content paths for asynchronous and in-person modalities. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, recommendation systems, or adaptive-learning technology are referenced in available materials. The company's strategic emphasis, as evidenced by the regulatory homologations and the UBA affiliation, is on credentialed, officially recognized training rather than on technology differentiation, positioning it as a content-and-certification business rather than a technology platform business.

Name

Capacitarte UBA

Legal name

Capacitarte

Website

https://capacitarte.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Capacitarte UBA is an Argentine online education platform affiliated with Universidad de Buenos Aires, offering 650+ courses across 24 categories via self-paced, live Zoom, and in-person formats to individual learners and corporate clients across 13 Latin American countries and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional and Continuing Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Professional short courses
• Online education platform
• Corporate training programs
• Vocational certification courses
• Live virtual classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Federal

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: One-time payment for individual short courses and seminars. Students pay per course with prices ranging from approximately $22,800 ARS to over $466,000 ARS depending on course duration and type. Payment plans available in 3 installments without interest via credit card through Mercado Pago.
2. In Company Corporate Training: Customized training programs delivered to corporate clients and organizations (Capacitación In Company), providing specialized professional development for business employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Capacitarte UBA is an educational platform affiliated with the Universidad de Buenos Aires that sells more than 650 short professional courses and seminars across 24 categories (administration, accounting, computing, marketing, medicine, law, languages, design, etc.). Courses are delivered through three modalities—self-paced online (24hs e-learning), live interactive Zoom sessions, and in-person classes—and include government-homologated certification programs for regulated professions such as Consortium Administrator (GCBA) and Motor Vehicle Registrar (DNRPA).

Product overview

Capacitarte UBA is an educational platform operated by the Centro de Estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la UBA, offering over 650 short courses and seminars across 24 categories. The platform operates through a multi-modal delivery system consisting of: (1) Cursos Online en Vivo via Zoom for live interactive sessions, (2) Cursos a Distancia (E-Learning) for 24-hour self-paced access, and (3) Cursos Presenciales for in-person instruction. Additional offerings include Programas Ejecutivos (executive programs in partnership with Universidad de Buenos Aires), Cursos Gratuitos (free introductory seminars), Capacitación In Company (customized corporate training), and Combos de Cursos (bundled course packages). The course portfolio spans diverse professional and personal development areas including Administration, Accounting, Computing, Programming, Design, Marketing, Law, Sports Management, and Health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursos Online en Vivo (Zoom) Live interactive online courses delivered in real time via Zoom video conferencing, with scheduled class times and direct instructor interaction, covering categories such as Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Computing, Languages, and Health. Targeted at individual learners and working professionals across Latin America.
• Cursos a Distancia (Online 24hs / E-Learning) Self-paced asynchronous online courses available 24 hours a day through the virtual learning platform at app.educitaradistancia.org, accessible from any internet-connected device. Allows students to progress on their own schedule across the full 650+ course catalog.
• Cursos Presenciales Traditional in-person classroom courses held at physical locations in the Buenos Aires area for students who prefer face-to-face instruction with instructors.
• Capacitación In Company Customized corporate training programs delivered to businesses and organizations for employee workforce development, tailored to the specific needs of each client and delivered on-site or online.
• Programas Ejecutivos UBA Executive education programs offered in collaboration with the Universidad de Buenos Aires, designed for professionals seeking advanced certifications from a UBA-affiliated curriculum.
• Cursos Gratuitos Free introductory seminars and short courses offered as lead-generation and foundational learning tools to attract prospective students into the paid course catalog.
• Combos de Cursos Bundled course packages combining multiple related courses at discounted pricing, allowing students to pursue comprehensive learning paths within a single purchase.
• Curso de Administración de Consorcios (Homologado GCBA) Government-homologated course certified by the Registro Público de Administradores de Consorcios del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Disposición N° 45/DGTALCIU/2015), enabling graduates to obtain the mandatory professional license to administer residential consortia in Buenos Aires.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapacitarte is an educational initiative created jointly by the Centro de Estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la UBA, along with students, faculty, and graduates of the Universidad de Buenos Aires. The UBA affiliation provides institutional credibility, access to academic expertise, and brand recognition across Latin America.
• Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (GCBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCBA homologates Capacitarte's Consortium Administration course (Disposición N° 45/DGTALCIU/2015) for obtaining professional registration licenses. The government certification authority enables students to qualify for mandatory professional certifications.
• DNRPA (Dirección Nacional de los Registros de la Propiedad del Automotor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNRPA grants the National Registration credentials for Motor Vehicle Registrars and Pledge Credits through Capacitarte's specialized course, enabling graduates to obtain mandatory professional licensing.
• Mercado PagosupportingTechnology or IntegrationMercado Pago is the primary payment processing partner, enabling credit card installment payments (3 payments without interest) for course enrollments across Latin America.
• Zoom Video CommunicationssupportingTechnology or IntegrationZoom is the video conferencing platform used for live online course delivery, enabling real-time interactive instruction for students across all served regions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crehana: Latin American online education platform focused on creative, design, marketing, and business skills. Comparable to Capacitarte as a Spanish-language regional competitor targeting working professionals in Latin America.
• Domestika: Spanish-language creative education platform offering courses in design, illustration, crafts, and creative business skills. Comparable to Capacitarte in offering Spanish-language professional and creative courses to Latin American learners.
• Platzi: Latin American online education platform specializing in technology, programming, marketing, and business courses in Spanish. Comparable to Capacitarte in serving Spanish-speaking professionals across multiple Latin American countries.

Broad incumbents

• Skillshare: Online learning community with courses in creative, business, and technology skills. Comparable to Capacitarte in offering subscription-style access to a broad catalog of professional and creative courses.
• edX: University-affiliated online course platform offering programs from top global institutions. Comparable to Capacitarte through its university-branded executive and professional education offerings.
• Coursera: Global online education platform offering courses, certificates, and degree programs from universities and companies. Comparable to Capacitarte as a multi-category online course provider serving Spanish-speaking learners across Latin America.
• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with a vast catalog of courses across business, technology, and personal development. Comparable to Capacitarte in offering broad, affordable, self-paced courses to Spanish-speaking professionals.
• LinkedIn Learning: Professional development video course library from LinkedIn covering business, technology, and creative skills. Comparable to Capacitarte in targeting working professionals seeking skill development and certifications.

Regional players

• UTN e-Learning: Argentine university-affiliated online learning initiative offering technology and engineering-focused courses. Comparable to Capacitarte as a domestic Argentine competitor with university-affiliated professional training offerings.
• Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA) Educación Continua: Argentine private university's continuing education division offering executive and professional development programs. Comparable to Capacitarte in offering university-branded executive education in Argentina.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/capacitarte_uba
• Facebookfacebook.com/capacitarte.uba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capacitarte-uba

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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