Acumen IT Training, Inc.

Name

Acumen IT Training, Inc.

Legal name

Acumen IT Training, Inc.

Website

https://acumenph.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Certification and Professional Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Cloud & DevOps (EDAAAPAE), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Instructor-led courses
• Cybersecurity training
• Cloud computing training
• Corporate workforce upskilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional IT Training Services: The company generates revenue through professional IT training services delivered as instructor-led courses. Training programs span 1-5 days with certification exam vouchers, e-books, and lab access included in course fees.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Acumen IT Training delivers authorized instructor-led IT certification and professional development courses across 306 programs in cloud computing, cybersecurity, programming, agile methodologies, data & AI, and Microsoft Office productivity. Training is delivered virtually, onsite at customer sites, or at its Taguig City facility, with course bundles including certification exam vouchers, e-books, official lab access, and completion certificates.

Product overview

Acumen IT Training, Inc. is a Training Solutions Provider offering 306 courses across five core product categories: Technical Programs (AWS cloud, Python, programming, DevOps, database, mobile apps, Linux Foundation), IT Security Courses (CompTIA, EC-Council, ISC2, PECB, NIST), Standard Practices & Governance (Scrum.org, ITIL 4, ISTQB, ICAgile, Project Management), End User Courses (Microsoft Office suite), and Soft Skills (leadership, communication). The company also offers a dedicated DATA & AI category. Named flagship courses include CompTIA DataSys+, CompTIA CySA+, Professional Scrum with Kanban, Cloud Operations on AWS, Selenium Test Automation, and Migrating to AWS. Two new November 2025 launches—Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals and Basic Cybersecurity in SDLC—expand their business automation and secure development offerings. Training is delivered through virtual instructor-led sessions, on-site training, and corporate group sessions, with authorized lab exercises and certification exam vouchers included.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technical Programs Training Comprehensive technical training programs covering cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud), programming (Python, general programming), DevOps, database management, and software development tools, targeted at developers, engineers, and IT operations staff.
• IT Security Certification Training Cybersecurity certification training programs including CompTIA (16 courses), EC-Council (29 courses including CEH, CHFI, NDE), ISC2 (9 courses including CISSP prep), JAMINA Cyber Range, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and PECB certifications, for cybersecurity professionals and analysts.
• Standard Practices & Governance Training Professional methodology and governance training including Scrum.org certifications (19 courses: PSM I/II/III, PSPO I/II/III, PSD, Scaled Scrum, Kanban), ITIL 4, ISTQB testing, ICAgile, APMG, IT Asset Management (IAITAM), Project Management, and Kanban courses, targeted at project managers, scrum masters, and governance professionals.
• End User Productivity Training Microsoft Office and productivity software training covering MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Access, MS Project, MS SharePoint, and other end-user applications, targeted at non-technical business professionals seeking productivity proficiency.
• Soft Skills Training Professional development and interpersonal skills training including communication, leadership and management, critical thinking and innovation, collaboration and teamwork, cultural and diversity awareness, customer and stakeholder engagement, personal development, and visual communication.
• Data & AI Training

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• USAID BEACON (Better Access and Connectivity)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2024USAID through its BEACON Project partnered with Acumen IT Training to deliver the Official Cybersecurity Certification Training (OCCT) for EC-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE) program. A ceremonial turnover event was held at USAID BEACON Office in Salcedo Towers, Makati City on December 4, 2024, with Dennis Briones of Acumen and John Garrity of USAID leading the ceremony. This partnership supports cybersecurity education and workforce readiness in the Philippines.
• PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Acumen IT Training officially partnered with PECB, a renowned global provider of training and certification services, to offer a diverse portfolio of internationally recognized certifications. This partnership enables Acumen to provide PECB courses including Certified Cloud Security Engineer and other professional evaluation and certification programs.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcumen IT Training is an authorized training provider for EC-Council cybersecurity certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), and Network Defense Essentials (NDE). The company offers 29 EC-Council courses covering cybersecurity management and technical cybersecurity.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcumen offers 16 CompTIA certification courses including Security+, CySA+, DataSys+, Cloud Essentials+, PenTest+, Server+, Project+, and Linux+. CompTIA DataSys+ is specifically highlighted with 1 student enrolled and includes official lab access.
• Scrum.orgcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcumen IT Training is a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) partner offering 19 Scrum.org certification courses including Professional Scrum Master I/II/III, Professional Scrum Product Owner I/II/III, Professional Scrum Developer, Scaled Professional Scrum with Nexus, and Professional Scrum with Kanban.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcumen offers 18 AWS training courses including Cloud Operations on AWS, Migrating to AWS, AWS Well-Architected Best Practices, AWS Security Essentials, Developing on AWS, Advanced Developing on AWS, and Deep Learning on AWS. Courses include hands-on labs and case studies.
• ISC2coreTechnology or IntegrationAcumen offers 9 ISC2 certification courses covering cybersecurity certifications for professionals seeking credentials like CISSP and related security certifications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certificates, certification prep (AWS, Google, Microsoft, CISSP), and enterprise learning programs. Comparable IT certification content, but at massive scale and primarily self-paced.
• Udemy Business: Online learning marketplace with extensive IT, cloud, security, and office productivity course catalogs at low price points. Competes on breadth and price for the same Philippine enterprise learner base Acumen serves.

Emerging players

• Edureka: Live instructor-led online training platform focused on IT certifications (AWS, Azure, DevOps, cybersecurity, data). Closely comparable delivery model to Acumen's virtual instructor-led training, serving similar IT professional and enterprise segments.
• Simplilearn: Online bootcamp-style training provider focused on certification prep for AWS, Azure, Cisco, Scrum, and cybersecurity. Comparable to Acumen's certification prep portfolio, but competes via digital, self-paced delivery rather than instructor-led onsite.
• Pluralsight: Technology skills platform offering cloud, security, and software development training to enterprises and individuals. Overlaps with Acumen's tech curriculum but competes on a self-paced, subscription-based model rather than live instructor-led training.
• KnowledgeHut: Global training provider offering authorized certification courses (Scrum, PMP, AWS, Azure, cybersecurity) delivered virtually and onsite. Comparable vendor-authorized certification catalog and enterprise channel to Acumen.

Direct peers

• Learning Tree International: IT and management training provider with instructor-led delivery across IT, cybersecurity, project management, and business skills. Comparable to Acumen in its premium, instructor-led, enterprise-focused curriculum and certification prep.
• Global Knowledge: Worldwide IT and professional training provider offering authorized vendor courses (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Google Cloud) across cloud, cybersecurity, and project management. Closely comparable to Acumen's vendor-authorized, enterprise-channel model.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global IT training center operating authorized certification programs for vendors like Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA, and Cisco. Most direct comparable to Acumen due to its instructor-led, vendor-authorized, enterprise-focused model with physical training facilities.

Others

• Cornerstone OnDemand (Certpoint): Enterprise learning and certification management platform that helps organizations deliver and track IT certification training. Functionally adjacent — competes indirectly for the same enterprise training wallet but via SaaS rather than instructor-led delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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