Magisterio

What Magisterio does

Magisterio (legal entity Magisterio SAC, doing business as Escuela de Educación Magisterio) is a privately held Peruvian education and professional development company founded around 2019-2020, headquartered virtually with one in-person training site at I.E. 3029 Sol de Oro, Los Olivos, Lima. The company targets K-12 teachers, school directors, education students, and education-adjacent professionals (psychologists, therapists) with continuing education, specializations, and certification programs. Its core offerings include the flagship Auxiliar de Educación program (virtual and in-person, 6-9 month tracks), a portfolio of Especializaciones with university-backed certification from partner Universidad Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo (UNASAM), self-paced Programas Asíncronos, seasonal Cursos de Verano, free seminars streamed on Facebook/TikTok, and a subscription-based Club de Maestros community (S/15-S/99) that includes bimonthly publishing rights in the nationally registered 'Maestros del Perú' digital magazine.

The underlying technology stack is a Moodle-based Campus Virtual LMS at aulavirtual.magisterio.edu.pe, integrated with Zoom for live classes and WhatsApp Business for sales and student support. The platform is recently migrated and supports 24/7 asynchronous access to materials, assignments, and Zoom session links. Magisterio monetizes through course and program fees (S/160-S/550 range), recurring subscription revenue via Club de Maestros, and certification processing fees for university and Colegio de Profesores del Perú credentials (S/120-S/170). Distribution is exclusively digital and domestic (Peru), relying on a self-service e-commerce website, WhatsApp inside-sales support, local payment methods (Yape, PLIN, Banco de la Nación deposits), and a 68K+ Facebook following as the primary demand-generation channel.

The go-to-market motion blends event-driven seasonal campaigns (summer enrollments, Facebook/TikTok live seminars) with inside-sales via WhatsApp and a self-serve PLG e-commerce funnel. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, operates without a parent company, and serves exclusively the Peruvian market across all departments through its virtual programs supplemented by nationwide physical certificate delivery.

Name

Magisterio

Legal name

Magisterio SAC

Website

https://magisterio.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Magisterio is a Peruvian education company that delivers online and in-person professional development, specializations, and university-certified training programs to K-12 teachers, school directors, and education-adjacent professionals across Peru via a Moodle-based virtual campus and WhatsApp-driven sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Professional Development and Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Teaching Credential Exam Prep (Praxis, teacher certification, school leadership) (EDANAIAL), Educational Leadership & Administration Programs (EDAHAFAD), Classroom Assessment & Grading (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAFAC)

Keywords

• Teacher training programs
• Professional development courses
• Educational certifications
• Online education platform
• Specialization programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Program Fees: One-time payment or monthly installment payments for educational programs including courses, specializations, and diplomas. Programs range from S/160 to S/419 depending on format and duration.
2. Club de Maestros Subscription: Recurring monthly (S/15), semi-annual (S/60), or annual (S/99) subscription providing access to exclusive content, publishing opportunities in the digital magazine 'Maestros del Perú', seminars, and 50-hour certifications.
3. Certification Processing Fees: Additional fees for university certification (S/170) and Colegio de Profesores certification (S/120) with physical certificate delivery via courier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Magisterio is a Peruvian education and training institution that delivers professional development programs for K-12 teachers, school directors, and education professionals. Its offerings include the flagship Auxiliar de Educación program, six-month Especializaciones with university thesis, Programas de Actualización on topics like Montessori and early stimulation, self-paced Programas Asíncronos on ICT tools, the subscription-based Club de Maestros community with a registered digital magazine, seasonal Cursos de Verano, and free seminars. Programs are delivered through a Moodle-based Campus Virtual with Zoom live classes and culminate in certifications from Universidad Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo and Colegio de Profesores del Perú.

Product overview

Magisterio is a Peruvian education and training institution offering a multi-format educational platform for teachers and school administrators. Its portfolio consists of a flagship Auxiliar de Educación program (available in virtual and in-person formats), a subscription-based Club de Maestros community (offering magazine publishing, seminars, and certifications), a catalog of Especializaciones (specializations of 6 months each including a thesis project, in partnership with Universidad Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo), Programas de Actualización (live courses covering psychological interviewing, early stimulation, shadow teaching, Montessori, and speech therapy), Programas Asíncronos (self-paced online courses on ICT tools, formative assessment, Excel, GeoGebra, and virtual simulators), a Campus Virtual LMS, free Seminars streamed via social media, and seasonal Summer Courses. All programs share the same Campus Virtual platform and culminate in university-backed or institutional certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auxiliar de Educación Flagship training program for educational assistants covering Inicial, Primaria, and Secundaria education levels. Available in virtual (6-month or 9-month Saturday) and in-person (9-month) modalities, with university certification through Universidad Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo and coverage of specializations in Estimulación Temprana and Maestra Sombra.
• Club de Maestros
• Especializaciones (Specializations)
• Programas de Actualización (Update Courses)
• Programas Asíncronos (Asynchronous Programs)
• Seminario Gratuito (Free Seminars)
• Cursos de Verano (Summer Courses) Seasonal teacher training courses running from February 2026 across four phases, each offering 200-hour certification. Single course costs S/250; enrolling in two or more courses reduces the cost to S/200 each. Covers Initial, Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Educators gain certifications from university partnerships and professional associations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo (UNASAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for university certification of Magisterio programs. Specializations carry 6-month duration with a final thesis project, with UNASAM providing official university certification for graduates.
• Colegio de Profesores del PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional certification recognized by the Peruvian teachers' professional association. Physical certificates available for S/120 with courier delivery.
• Biblioteca Nacional del PerúminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Maestros del Perú' digital magazine is officially registered with the Biblioteca Nacional del Perú, adding credibility to the Club de Maestros publishing program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Platzi: Leading Spanish-language online education platform focused on technology, business, and professional skills with subscription and course bundles. Comparable in business model, Spanish-language delivery, and self-serve enrollment, though Platzi's content skews toward tech careers rather than K–12 educator professional development.
• Crehana: Latin American online learning platform offering subscription-based professional courses in Spanish across multiple disciplines. Directly comparable to Magisterio in business model (subscription + course catalog, Spanish-language, LATAM focus) though Crehana is broader and serves a more design/creative-leaning audience rather than teachers specifically.
• Domestika: Online creative skills platform offering Spanish and Portuguese courses taught by practitioners, with subscription and individual course monetization. Comparable in online Spanish-language course catalog structure, but Domestika focuses on creative disciplines rather than teacher certification.
• Grupo Educaedu: Latin American education marketplace and directory connecting students to training programs, with operational presence across Spanish-speaking markets including Peru. Comparable as a regional EdTech intermediary targeting adult learners seeking certification, though Educaedu is more of a lead-generation platform than a course operator.

Broad incumbents

• edX: University-backed online course platform offering professional certificates and MicroMasters in education and related fields. Comparable in the credentialed online professional development model and university partnership structure, but operating globally with a much broader catalog.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities to offer courses, certificates, and degree programs in Spanish. Comparable in delivering university-credentialed online courses for working professionals, including teacher professional development tracks, though Coursera operates at vastly larger scale globally.
• Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM): Peru's flagship public university offering extension programs and teacher training through its Faculty of Education. Comparable as a Peruvian institution offering credentialed professional development for educators, with significant scale advantages as a public university versus Magisterio's private training model.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) - Centro de Educación Continua: Peru's leading private university offering extension and continuing education courses for working professionals including teachers. Comparable in delivering certified professional development programs to Peruvian adults, but PUCP is a full university with significantly broader scope and stronger brand prestige than Magisterio.

Regional players

• SENATI: Peruvian professional training institution offering technical and vocational programs nationwide with strong industry partnerships. Comparable as a Peru-only professional training institution with multiple modalities and certifications, though SENATI focuses on technical/vocational trades rather than K–12 educator development.
• Cibertec: Peruvian higher education institution offering technical, professional, and continuing education programs with multiple campus locations. Comparable as a private Peruvian education provider with continuing education offerings and certification programs, though Cibertec's core focus is technology and business rather than K–12 teacher training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@magisteriooficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/1184558168375059
• Instagraminstagram.com/magisterio_oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@magisterio_oficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magisterio

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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