Zegel Ipae

What Zegel Ipae does

Zegel Ipae (legal name: SERVICIO EDUCATIVO EMPRESARIAL S.A.C.) is a privately held Peruvian technical education institution operating 12 physical campuses across Peru — five in the Lima metropolitan area (Cercado de Lima, Lima Norte, Lima Sur, Ate-Puruchuco, San Juan de Lurigancho) and seven in regional cities (Arequipa, Cusco, Piura, Chiclayo, Ica, Iquitos). The institution's core product is "Carreras Profesionales," a portfolio of 15+ technical career programs spanning business, health, communications, technology, and hospitality, which award students a dual credential: a technical bachelor's degree (bachiller técnico) and a professional technical title (título en profesional técnico). This dual-credential model is the primary value proposition and is reinforced by a strategic partnership with Centrum PUCP that creates graduate-degree pathways for Administration de Negocios graduates.

The company delivers instruction through a hybrid technology stack: a proprietary virtual learning environment called "EVA" (Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje) for online course delivery, the "Zegel Virtual" asynchronous self-paced platform at zegelvirtual.com, and Zoom-integrated live virtual classes for synchronous executive programs and short courses. Supporting products include "Diplomados" (live virtual executive programs), "Cursos Virtuales" (live virtual courses spanning digital marketing, data tools, and business management), "Certificaciones" (one-time competency exams in Excel, Power BI, and occupational safety), a "Formación Dual" program combining classroom and workplace training, and a dedicated corporate training sales channel ("Ventas Corporativas") targeting enterprise clients.

Zegel's go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer, with prospective students enrolling through campus visits, the website, direct enrollment forms, and WhatsApp-based inquiries. Revenue is generated through subscription-based monthly tuition for degree and diplomado programs, one-time fees for certification exams, and professional-service pricing for corporate training. The institution markets to three primary segments: high school graduates and career changers pursuing technical careers (primary), working professionals seeking upskilling, and corporate clients buying customized training. No external investors, parent company, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed; the company appears to be independently operated. Compliance with Peru's Ley N° 29733 personal data protection framework is maintained, and the company is a member of Red Empresas Perú Sostenible.

Name

Zegel Ipae

Legal name

SERVICIO EDUCATIVO EMPRESARIAL S.A.C.

Website

https://zegelipae.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Zegel Ipae is a Peruvian technical education institution operating 12 physical campuses nationwide, offering dual-credential technical careers (bachiller técnico + título profesional) plus executive diplomas, short courses, and corporate training, primarily serving high school graduates, working professionals, and corporate clients across Peru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pueblo Libre

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Career Programs (Carreras): Full-time technical career programs with technical bachelor's degree and professional technical title upon completion
2. Continuing Education Courses (Cursos): Virtual live courses with practical focus for skill development, including Excel, Marketing Digital, and specialized business topics
3. Professional Programs (Diplomados): Virtual live programs designed for executives seeking specialized knowledge in specific business areas
4. Specialization Programs: Advanced professional specialization programs such as E-commerce y Marketing Digital
5. Certification Exams: Professional certification testing for Excel, Power BI, and occupational safety standards
6. Corporate Training (Ventas Corporativas): Customized training programs for business clients and organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zegel Ipae is a Peruvian technical higher education institution that delivers career programs (Carreras Profesionales) granting both a technical bachelor degree and a professional technical title across 15+ specializations in business, health, communications, technology, and hospitality. It complements these programs with live virtual Diplomados (executive programs), short Cursos Virtuales, asynchronous Zegel Virtual courses, and skills-based Certificaciones, delivered across 12 physical campuses and virtual learning channels.

Product overview

Zegel Ipae is a Peruvian technical education institution offering a portfolio of educational products centered on career programs (Carreras Profesionales) that provide dual qualifications of technical bachelor degree and professional technical title. The core Carreras Profesionales product spans 15+ specializations across five faculties: Facultad de Negocios, Salud, Facultad de Comunicaciones, Facultad de Tecnología, and Facultad de Hospitality. Complementing the core programs, Zegel offers auxiliary products including Formación Dual programs, Diplomados (live virtual executive programs), Cursos Virtuales (live virtual courses), Zegel Virtual (asynchronous self-paced programs), and Certificaciones (skills validation examinations). The institution operates across 12 physical campuses in Peru and delivers programs in both on-campus and virtual modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carreras Profesionales (Technical Career Programs) Full-time technical career programs granting both a technical bachelor degree (bachiller técnico) and a professional technical title (título en profesional técnico). Programs span business, healthcare, communications, technology, and hospitality sectors across 15+ specializations including Administración Bancaria, Administración de Negocios, Contabilidad, Logística, Marketing, Negocios Internacionales, Recursos Humanos, Enfermería Técnica, Estética y Salud Integral, Farmacia Técnica, Terapia Física y Rehabilitación, Diseño Gráfico, Computación e Informática, and Gestión Sostenible de Hoteles y Restaurantes. Designed for high school graduates and career changers seeking recognized credentials and employability.
• Diplomados (Executive Programs) Live virtual executive programs providing specialized focus on specific business topics, developing skills and knowledge in short timeframes. Includes Dirección y Gestión Comercial, Finanzas Empresariales, Gestión Aduanera, Legislación Laboral Aplicada, Seguridad y Salud en el trabajo y SSOMA, Recursos Humanos, Marketing Digital, Gestión de Proyectos, and E-commerce y Marketing Digital. Designed for executives seeking specialized knowledge in specific business areas.
• Cursos Virtuales (Live Virtual Courses) Live virtual courses with a practical, dynamic approach for acquiring immediately applicable workplace skills. Course categories include Publicidad y Marketing (Diseño Gráfico, Marketing Digital, TikTok y Meta Ads), Office y Data (Power Bi, Excel Básico/Intermedio/Avanzado, Programa Profesional de Excel), and Gestión courses (Importación Fácil desde China, Ventas Efectivas con IA, Contabilidad para no Contadores, Contrataciones Públicas, Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada, Costos y Presupuestos, Gestión de Almacenes e Inventarios, Inversión en la Bolsa de Valores, Legislación laboral y planillas, Liderazgo y Coaching). Designed for working professionals seeking skill development.
• Zegel Virtual (Asynchronous Online Programs) Asynchronous self-paced programs offering specialized training on key topics, enabling students to develop competencies at their own rhythm in short timeframes. Accessible at https://www.zegelvirtual.com/. Designed for learners who need flexibility and self-paced progression.
• Certificaciones (Certification Exams) Certification examination programs validating competency in specific skills including Excel Básico, Excel Intermedio, Power Bi Intermedio, and Seguridad y Salud en el trabajo. Designed for professionals seeking formal recognition of specific skills.
• Corporate Training (Ventas Corporativas) Customized training programs designed for business clients and organizations seeking professional development for their workforce. Sold through a dedicated corporate sales channel (Ventas Corporativas). Designed for HR and training managers seeking tailored workforce development solutions.
• Formación Dual - Técnico en Farmacia Dual formation program combining theoretical study with practical workplace training, specifically focused on pharmacy technician certification. Designed for students seeking hands-on, work-integrated technical education.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centrum PUCPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership enabling Zegel graduates to pursue MBA and master's programs at Centrum Graduate School of Business of PUCP. Students who complete Administration de Negocios at Zegel can transition directly to graduate programs with this agreement.
• Red Empresas Perú SostenibleminorOthersZegel is part of the Peru Sustainable Business Network, indicating alignment with sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives in Peru.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SENATI: Peru's largest technical education institution, offering technical careers nationwide. Operates a similar dual-credential model in many programs and is the most entrenched direct competitor in the Peruvian technical education space.
• CIBERTEC: Peruvian technology and business institute closely affiliated with SENATI, offering technical careers and continuing education in IT, business, and design. Directly competes with Zegel in Lima and shares the same Peruvian technical education positioning.
• IDAT: Instituto de Altos Estudios y Tecnología, a multi-campus Peruvian technical institute offering careers in business, technology, design, and health. Operates a similar hybrid model with campuses across Lima and regional Peru.
• Toulouse Lautrec: Peruvian higher education institution specializing in design, communications, and creative careers (similar to Zegel's Diseño Gráfico program). Operates with a similar hybrid physical/virtual model and serves overlapping creative-industry talent.
• Certus: Peruvian technical education institution with multiple campuses, offering technical careers in business, technology, and industrial fields. Competes directly with Zegel for the same high-school-graduate segment.

Broad incumbents

• ISIL: Instituto San Ignacio de Loyola (now under Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola/USIL), a long-standing Peruvian education institution offering technical careers, executive education, and university programs. Broadly competes with Zegel across multiple faculties.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver certifications, courses, and degrees. Competes with Zegel's certification programs (Excel, Power BI) and Diplomados at the upper end of the market.
• UPC (Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas): Major Peruvian private university offering undergraduate programs in business, engineering, health, communications, and design. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Zegel's faculty offerings but serves university-degree rather than technical-track students.

Emerging players

• Domestika: Global online creative education marketplace with strong Latin American presence, particularly in design, illustration, and creative disciplines. Adjacent competitor to Zegel's Diseño Gráfico and Marketing Digital short-course offerings.
• Crehana: Leading Latin American online learning platform offering courses in design, marketing, business, and data. Directly competitive with Zegel's Cursos Virtuales and Diplomados in digital, design, and business topics, with a much lower-cost online model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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