ANDAP

What ANDAP does

ANDAP (Academia Nacional de Aprendizaje) is a private Colombian institution of Education for Work and Human Development (Educacion para el Trabajo y el Desarrollo Humano), founded in 1980 by Dra. Lucila Puerto de Sandoval in Manizales and currently led by her son Dr. Miguel Angel Sandoval Puerto as National Director. The institution delivers labor-technical training programs across 7 active campuses in Bogota, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Manizales, Facatativa, Fusagasuga, and Zipaquira, serving three customer sets: individual job seekers, companies needing apprentices to satisfy SENA quotas, and government agencies funding social-training programs for vulnerable populations.

The product portfolio spans 40+ technical-labor programs organized into a 3-semester theoretical-practical phase followed by a productive-stage apprenticeship, covering administration, accounting, IT support, fashion design, culinary, electrical maintenance, tourism and hospitality, graphic design, preschool assistance, and marketing. Operations are run on a small administrative stack - the Q10 academic management platform for enrollment and student records across all campuses, SGC Kawak for ISO-9001 quality management, Google Workspace for corporate email, and a partnership with Banco de la Republica's Luis Angel Arango Library for digital library access. Program licensure is secured via individual Resoluciones from local Secretarias de Educacion, and articulation agreements route graduates into degree programs at partner universities in Argentina, Spain and Colombia.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring student tuition (with 10% cash-payment discount, installment plans, and direct credit without credit study or co-signer); government social-training contracts executed for SENA, the Presidencia de la Republica, Ministerio de Defensa, Red de Solidaridad Social, OIM, Fonade, and UNAD under programs such as Jovenes en Accion, Plan Colombia, and Reconversion Sociolaboral; and corporate apprenticeships (Contratos de Aprendizaje) that place trained students with companies to fulfill SENA training-quota obligations. Distribution runs through physical campus enrollment, the Q10 pre-registration portal, and word-of-mouth referrals from a stated 100,000+ alumni base. The affiliated nonprofit Fundacion ANDAP channels social-program funding separately from the core tuition business.

Name

ANDAP

Legal name

Academia Nacional de Aprendizaje

Website

https://andap.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ANDAP (Academia Nacional de Aprendizaje) is a private Colombian vocational training institution, founded in 1980, that operates 7 campuses and delivers 40+ technical-labor programs to job seekers, SENA-apprentice demanders, and government-funded social-training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAEAI

Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Technical labor education
• Apprenticeship placement services
• SENA training quota
• Workforce certification Colombia

Headquarters

HQ city

Manizales

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition: Tuition fees charged to students for technical labor programs. Payment facilities available including 10% cash discount and installment plans.
2. Government Social Training Contracts: Execution of government-funded training programs including Jeunes en Accion, Plan Colombia, Reconversion Sociolaboral, and other social initiatives funded by SENA, Fonade, Ministry of Defense, and presidential programs.
3. Corporate Training (Cuota SENA): Training apprentices for companies needing to fulfill SENA quota requirements, connecting companies with trained learners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANDAP offers more than 40 technical labor training programs (Técnico Laboral) across 7 Colombian campuses in fields such as administrative assistance, accounting and finance, IT support, fashion design, culinary arts, electrical and electronic maintenance, tourism and hospitality, graphic communication, preschool assistance, sales and marketing, and human resources. Programs run for three semesters combining theoretical and practical phases (80% practical / 20% theory), then transition students into a productive apprenticeship stage (Contratos de Aprendizaje) that connects them with companies to fulfill SENA training quotas. ANDAP also executes government-funded social training contracts and operates apprenticeship placement services for corporate clients.

Product overview

ANDAP (Academia Nacional de Aprendizaje) is a private educational institution offering technical labor training programs across 7 campuses in Colombia. The institution provides a portfolio of 40+ technical programs including administrative, accounting, IT, culinary, fashion design, electrical maintenance, tourism, and early childhood education programs. Programs follow a structured format combining theoretical-practical phases (3 semesters) followed by productive stage/apprenticeship contracts. The institution integrates with Q10 for academic management, SGC Kawak for quality systems, and provides a digital library through Banco de la República. Programs lead to occupational aptitude certificates recognized by employers across various Colombian industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Técnico Laboral en Auxiliar Administrativo Technical labor program training administrative assistants capable of performing secretarial functions, supporting management and customer service, and applying basic knowledge in administrative, financial, and accounting areas.
• Técnico Laboral en Auxiliar Contable y Financiero Technical program training accounting and financial assistants in measurement and recognition of financial transactions, tax processes, cost quantification, and monetary flow operations.
• Técnico Laboral en Soporte de Sistemas Informáticos Technical program training IT support specialists in network administration, technical support, equipment maintenance, and installation of client and server systems within Windows platforms.
• Técnico Laboral en Diseño de Modas Technical program training fashion designers with competencies in pattern making, cutting, and garment construction for the textile sector.
• Técnico Laboral en Cocina / Gastronomía Technical program training culinary professionals in organizing gastronomic events, preparing hot and cold dishes, and providing food and beverage services.
• Técnico Laboral en Mantenimiento Eléctrico y Electrónico Technical program training electrical and electronic maintenance technicians in hardware repair, computer network installation, and electrical/electronic maintenance.
• Técnico Laboral en Servicios Turísticos y Hoteleros Technical program training tourism and hospitality professionals in planning, administering, and executing protocols in hotels and tourism enterprises, organizing events, and coordinating sales.
• Técnico Laboral en Comunicación Gráfica Publicitaria Technical program training graphic communication professionals in graphic production processes including quality, finishing, dispatch, printed material review, and design concept interpretation.
• Técnico Laboral en Auxiliar de Preescolar Technical program training preschool assistants in providing comprehensive care to children ages 0-6, supporting educational activities, and assisting in early childhood development.
• Técnico Laboral en Ventas, Mercadeo y Publicidad Technical program training sales and marketing professionals in demonstrating goods and services, gathering market information, and supporting commercial development.
• Contratos de Aprendizaje (Apprenticeship Placement Service) Apprenticeship contract service connecting companies with trained ANDAP students, allowing businesses to fulfill their SENA learning quota obligations while giving students real workplace experience.
• Biblioteca Digital (Digital Library) Virtual library providing access to academic, cultural, and economic information through the Banco de la República's collection including books, magazines, historical documents, research materials, and digital resources.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ASENOF (Asociacion Nacional de Entidades de Educacion para el Trabajo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANDAP's director Dr. Miguel Angel Sandoval serves as executive director of ASENOF, the national association representing work education institutions. This relationship positions ANDAP as a leading voice in Colombian vocational education policy and standards development.
• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partnership for government-funded training programs including Jovenes en Accion, Plan Colombia, and various labor reconversion programs. ANDAP serves as training executor for SENA across multiple regions.
• Presidencia de la Republica / Alta Consejeria para la ReintegracionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining programs for ex-combatants and displaced populations as part of social reintegration initiatives.
• Ministerio de Defensa NacionalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical training contracts for professional soldiers including literacy, high school completion, and technical skills programs.
• MicrosoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcceso al mundo de la Tecnologia program (2002) providing technology access and training in Bogota and Bucaramanga.
• Red de Solidaridad SocialmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple social programs including displaced population training, employment generation programs, and Plan Colombia initiatives.
• OIM (Organizacion Internacional para las Migraciones)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor training programs for displaced populations in Bucaramanga and Cucuta.
• FonademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and project advisory services for displaced populations across multiple cities.
• UNAD (Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTU Enganche Laboral program providing literacy and basic training services.
• International Universities (Argentina and Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArticulation agreements for diploma programs allowing students to continue studies at partner universities in Argentina and Spain.
• Colombian Higher Education InstitutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArticulation agreements for technological and professional degree programs with Colombian higher education institutions.
• Companies with Training AgreementsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with recognized companies for business practice opportunities for students.
• Agencia de Empleo ASENOFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate employment agency for job placement of graduates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje): Colombia's national public vocational training agency and ANDAP's most important partner. SENA is the dominant incumbent in technical labor training in Colombia, offering free programs that anchor the price benchmark ANDAP competes against and the regulatory framework it operates within.
• Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (Uniminuto): Major Colombian private higher education institution with extensive vocational and technical program offerings. Comparable to ANDAP in serving working adults and lower-income students seeking job-ready certifications, but with a much larger national footprint and broader degree-granting authority.
• Politécnico Grancolombiano: One of Colombia's largest private higher education institutions, with technical, technological, and professional programs aimed at working adults. Comparable to ANDAP in target demographic and tuition-financing model, though it operates at significantly greater scale.
• UNAD (Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia): Colombia's largest public open and distance university. Listed as a partner in ANDAP's 'Tu Enganche Laboral' literacy initiative; competes with ANDAP in workforce-oriented training but at much larger scale and with a distance-learning delivery model.

Regional players

• Fundación Universitaria CAFAM: Colombian higher education foundation linked to compensation fund CAFAM, offering technical and professional programs in Bogotá. Comparable to ANDAP in compensation-fund/employer-aligned workforce training and in serving working adult students in the Bogotá region.
• Conalep: Mexico's national network of technical baccalaureate institutions delivering vocational training at scale across Mexican states. Comparable to ANDAP in mission, program structure (técnico laboral equivalents), and government-backed social mobility framing, though serving a different national market.
• CECATI: Mexican public network of industrial training centers (Centros de Capacitación para el Trabajo Industrial) offering short-course technical training to adults. Comparable to ANDAP in targeting working adults with practical vocational skills and operating under government oversight, though at substantially larger scale and with a different funding model.

Direct peers

• CESDE: Colombian private technical training institution headquartered in Medellín with multiple campuses offering técnico laboral programs across administration, IT, languages, and trades. Closest direct competitor to ANDAP in terms of program mix, student demographic, and multi-city physical delivery model.
• Comfama: Antioquia-based compensation fund running its own network of technical labor training centers (Centro de Formación). Comparable to ANDAP in offering job-oriented technical programs to lower-income populations, with a strong apprenticeship and company-placement orientation.
• Compensar: Colombian compensation fund offering technical labor training and education programs alongside its social services portfolio. Operates training centers in Bogotá and other cities with a similar workforce-development mission and target student demographic as ANDAP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andapnacional
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCB09hfXm4JOjFD2ryTn-3Ng
• Facebookfacebook.com/AndapNacional
• Instagraminstagram.com/andapnacional
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andap

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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