Colsubsidio Educación Tecnológica - CET

What Colsubsidio Educación Tecnológica - CET does

Tec Alianza (formerly Corporación Colsubsidio Educación Tecnológica - CET) is a Colombian private, non-profit educational institution headquartered in Bogotá D.C., operating under Colombian Ministry of Education authorization (Resolución 9150 of 2010; new statutes ratified by Resolución 00343 of 2026). The institution delivers two core program tiers: vocational technical labor programs (Técnico Laboral) running three semesters in fields such as administrative assistance, kitchen, hospitality, and the four newly launched health-sector auxiliaries; and higher-education technology programs (Tecnólogo) running six semesters in Pharmacy Regency (SNIES 104727), ICT Infrastructure Management (SNIES 91397), Quality/Occupational Health/Environment Management (SNIES 109190), and National/International Logistics Management (SNIES 104879). It serves working-class and entry-level Colombian students seeking labor-market insertion, with flexible diurnal and nocturnal schedules, multiple satellite campuses (Chapinero, Tactica Calle 34, BLOC Plaza de las Américas), and a virtual campus (Infinite LMS).

The business model is a direct-to-consumer tuition model with semester-based recurring fees ranging from approximately COP $1.05M for technical labor programs to COP $2.24M-2.37M for technology programs. Revenue is supplemented by short-course fees (English, data analytics, Excel/Power BI), Route TEC and Semillero corporate apprenticeship contracts with employers such as Konecta, Emtelco, Adecco, Alsea, and Dunkin', and ancillary services (online certificate requests, institutional wellness, scholarships). Pricing is materially de-risked for affiliates via up to 70% scholarships funded by Colsubsidio and diversified across at least six financing partners (Icetex, Bancolombia/Sufi, Fincomercio, FEC, Banco Pichincha, Davivienda). Underlying technology is conventional education-IT: the Infinite academic management platform, EBSCO and Colsubsidio digital library integrations, SuccessFactors HR portal, and PSE/Davivienda payment rails — there are no proprietary AI/ML systems.

Distribution is anchored by Colsubsidio's nationwide compensation-fund network, which provides payment-collection points (Centro Mayor, Tintal Plaza, Ventura Terreros, Unicentro de Occidente), an affiliated-customer base eligible for scholarships, and a captive employment agency (Agencia de Empleo Colsubsidio) that channels graduates into sponsor companies. The January 2026 strategic alliance with Universidad de los Andes under the Tec Alianza co-brand is the institution's most significant positioning move, intended to elevate academic credibility and access a higher-prestige student segment beyond the traditional Colsubsidio affiliate base.

Name

Colsubsidio Educación Tecnológica - CET

Legal name

Corporación de Educación Tecnológica Colsubsidio

Website

https://cetcolsubsidio.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tec Alianza (formerly CET Colsubsidio) is a Bogotá-based Colombian non-profit educational institution offering 3-semester vocational and 6-semester technological programs in healthcare, ICT, logistics, pharmacy, and quality management, backed by Colsubsidio and Universidad de los Andes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Adult & Workplace English (ESP) Materials (EDAGAHAH)

Keywords

• Technical education programs
• Technological training
• Vocational courses
• Continuing education
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogota

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue stream from student tuition payments for technical labor programs (3 semesters) and technological programs (6 semesters). Tuition fees range from approximately $1.05 million to $2.37 million Colombian pesos per semester depending on program. Additional revenue from enrollment fees, certification fees, and other educational services.
2. Corporate Training (Cursos Cortos): Short-term professional development courses for individuals and enterprises, including English programs (English Key, English Foundations), data analytics, Excel, and other技能 training.
3. Scholarship and Financial Services: Partnership-based financing arrangements with Icetex, Bancolombia (Sufi), Fincomercio, FEC, and Colsubsidio's own credit programs generate administrative revenue while enabling student access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colsubsidio Educación Tecnológica - CET, operating as Tec Alianza, is a Colombian higher education institution that delivers 6-semester technological programs (Tecnólogo) and 3-semester vocational technical labor programs in fields including pharmacy regency, ICT infrastructure, occupational safety/health/environment, and logistics. The institution supplements academic programs with a Route TEC employability pathway that combines classroom instruction with corporate apprenticeships, short professional development courses (English, data analytics, Excel), and seedbed programs linking students to partner companies such as Konecta, Emtelco, Alsea, and Adecco.

Product overview

Tec Alianza (formerly Corporación Colsubsidio Educación Tecnológica - CET) is a Colombian technical and technological education institution backed by Colsubsidio and Universidad de los Andes. Its portfolio includes higher education technology programs (6-semester programs leading to 'Tecnólogo' titles), vocational technical programs (3-semester labor-oriented programs), a Route TEC employability pathway (combining academic training with corporate apprenticeships), short courses in languages and digital skills, and a seedbed/employability program. The institution also offers online services including a virtual campus, certificate requests, and HR management, along with institutional wellness services and scholarship programs for affiliated members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Higher Education Technology Programs Six-semester technology programs (Tecnólogo) designed to develop job-ready competencies in pharmacy regency, ICT infrastructure, occupational health and safety, and logistics management. Targeted at Colombian students seeking a 'Tecnólogo' credential for labor market entry or advancement.
• Vocational Technical Programs (Técnicos Laborales) Three-semester vocational technical labor programs with a hands-on, competency-based approach for rapid labor insertion. Includes offerings in administrative, culinary, hotel, and health services areas. Designed for working-age Colombians seeking short-cycle credentials.
• Route TEC Employability Pathway (Ruta TEC) An employability pathway combining two semesters of academic training with a third semester of corporate apprenticeship at a partner company (Konecta, Emtelco, Alsea, Dunkin', Adecco, Colsubsidio), accompanied by financial support during study. Targeted at students who want guaranteed job placement alongside their credential.
• Short Courses (Cursos Cortos) Short continuing-education courses for individuals and enterprises in English (English Key, English Foundations), data analytics, Big Data with Power BI, and Excel (Fundamentals, Intermediate, Advanced). Targeted at professionals and corporate clients seeking targeted upskilling.
• Employability Seedbed Programs (Semilleros) Seedbed programs combining academic instruction with a corporate apprenticeship contract (Contrato de Aprendizaje). Students receive stipends during theory semesters and full minimum wage during the practical semester. Includes Auxiliary Administrative and Kitchen Technician tracks sponsored by Konecta, Emtelco, Alsea, Adecco, and Colsubsidio.
• Technology in Pharmacy Regency (Tecnología en Regencia de Farmacia) Six-semester Tecnólogo program (SNIES 104727) training students to manage pharmaceutical services including drug dispensing, inventory control, storage conditions, and regulatory compliance. Available in daytime and nighttime schedules with chemistry and pharmacy laboratories and articulation with the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.
• Technology in ICT Infrastructure Management (Tecnología en Gestión de Infraestructuras de TIC) Six-semester Tecnólogo program (SNIES 91397) focused on configuring, administering, and securing networks, databases, and technology solutions. Covers VoIP services, electronic security, operating systems, data administration, CCNA Cisco certification preparation, and IoT/Cloud Computing electives.
• Technology in Quality, Safety, Health at Work and Environment Management Six-semester Tecnólogo program (SNIES 109190) training students to implement, maintain, and improve integrated management systems for quality, industrial safety, environment, and occupational health. Includes preparation for the SST technologist license from the Bogotá Health Secretary; night classes available.
• Technology in National and International Logistics Management (Tecnología en Gestión Logística Nacional e Internacional) Six-semester Tecnólogo program (SNIES 104879) preparing students to manage logistics processes and optimize national and international distribution. Covers supply chain, procurement, customs, import/export, and distribution center operations, with experiential workshops and laboratories.
• Auxiliary in Nursing (Auxiliar en Enfermería) Three-semester vocational technical program training students for nursing support roles in clinical, hospital, and community settings, with emphasis on basic care, prevention, and patient safety. Launched January 2026 as part of four new health sector programs.
• Auxiliary in Pharmaceutical Services (Auxiliar en Servicios Farmacéuticos) Three-semester vocational technical program training students in dispensing, storage, and pharmaceutical attention services ensuring regulatory compliance and service quality. Launched January 2026 as part of four new health sector programs.
• Administrative Auxiliary in Health (Auxiliar Administrativo en Salud) Three-semester vocational technical program training students in health facility administration including user service, billing, medical records management, and documentary processes. Launched January 2026 as part of four new health sector programs.
• Auxiliary in Food Quality Control (Auxiliar en Control de Calidad de Alimentos) Three-semester vocational technical program training students to guarantee food safety and product integrity from production through distribution. Prepares graduates for work in laboratories, food companies, and inspection entities. Launched January 2026 as part of four new health sector programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78 students transitioned to employment in July 2025 graduation (56 technical + 22 technology graduates)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

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

• Universidad de los AndescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Strategic partnership with Universidad de los Andes for the new Tec Alianza brand, providing academic prestige and institutional backing. The alliance aims to strengthen the connection between education and enterprise needs.
• ColsubsidiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing institutional backing, funding for scholarships (up to 70%), credit programs, and access to the Colsubsidio member network of Colombian workers and families.
• BLOCS ColsubsidiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing sports facilities and wellness activities for students. Students access BLOCS locations in Suba, Plaza de las Americas, 20 de Julio, and Bosa for football, table tennis, swimming and other sports.
• Clubes ColsubsidiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing additional sports and recreational facilities to complement student wellness programs.
• Agencia de Empleo ColsubsidiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment agency partnership connecting CET students with job opportunities. Provides career counseling, job placement services, and employment connection programs like 'Conexion Laboral'.
• KonectamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBPO company participating in employment seeding (semillero) programs, providing apprenticeship contracts and employment opportunities for graduates.
• EmtelcomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBPO company participating in employment seeding programs as corporate sponsor providing student sponsorship and employment pathways.
• Adecco ColombiamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing company participating in employment seeding programs as corporate sponsor.
• Alsea (including Starbucks, Domino's)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service company participating in employment seeding programs as corporate sponsor.
• UniagrariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for graduate continuing education and professional development pathways.
• Fundacion Universidad de AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for graduate articulation and continuing education.
• Fundacion Universidad Los LibertadoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for graduate education pathways.
• Universidad Santo TomasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for graduate articulation programs.
• Universidad CentralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for graduate education pathways.
• Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for academic mobility and graduate programs.
• Universidad Konrad LorenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for graduate education pathways.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline university partnership for graduate education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores: Bogotá-based private university offering undergraduate and technical programs. Already a Tec Alianza graduate articulation partner, and a comparable competitor in technical higher education targeting Bogotá working-class and adult learners.
• Universidad Konrad Lorenz: Private Bogotá-based university offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Already a Tec Alianza articulation partner, and a comparable competitor offering flexible-schedule technical education to working adults in Bogotá.
• Universidad Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO): Private Colombian university with strong mission to serve working-class and low-income students through technical and professional programs. Comparable target market (working adults, accessible tuition), similar scholarship model, and comparable technologist offerings across Colombia.
• Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano (ITM): Public technological institution in Medellín offering technologist programs in logistics, ICT, pharmacy, and quality. Comparable program portfolio, public-mission positioning for workforce development, and similar regulatory (SNIES) framework for technical higher education in Colombia.
• Policlínico Grancolombiano / Politécnico Grancolombiano: Major private Colombian university offering technical and technologist programs with strong workforce orientation. Comparable in offering postsecondary technical credentials (tecnólogos), flexible schedules, and Bogotá-centric operations targeting working adults.
• Universidad ECCI: Bogotá-based private university with strong focus on technical and technological programs (engineering, logistics, ICT). Directly competes in the same technologist program categories Tec Alianza offers, including logistics, ICT, and quality management, with similar working-adult audience.
• Compensar Educación: Another Colombian caja de compensación familiar offering technical and technological education programs in Bogotá and Cundinamarca. Direct peer given similar mission (social welfare through education), same caja affiliation model, and overlapping program portfolio targeting Colombian workers and families.
• Cajas de Compensación Cafam / Colmena Educación: Other Colombian cajas de compensación familiar with vocational education arms (Cafam, Colmena). Direct competitors in the caja-affiliated technical education market, with similar scholarship programs and affiliate-only enrollment models.

Broad incumbents

• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje): Colombian government's national vocational training institution offering free technical and technological programs nationwide. The dominant incumbent in Colombian workforce education, comparable in program structure (technólogos and técnicos) but vastly larger in scale and publicly funded.

Emerging players

• UNIR Colombia (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja): Online Spanish university with Colombian operations focused on flexible distance learning for working professionals. Already a Tec Alianza articulation partner, and an emerging competitor that threatens traditional in-person Bogotá technical education with lower-cost online alternatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CET_oficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OFICIALCET
• Facebookfacebook.com/CETCOLSUBSIDIO
• Instagraminstagram.com/tec_alianza?igsh=dGxxeHk0aTY2amRq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cet-colsubsidio

Compliance4 records

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