Computer Learning Centre Africa (CLC)

What Computer Learning Centre Africa (CLC) does

Computer Learning Centre Africa (CLC), also operating as "CLC Training," is a privately held authorized training provider specializing in IT and business certification preparation across Africa and the Middle East. The company delivers instructor-led training programs through authorized partnerships with 20+ globally recognized certification vendors, including Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Fortinet, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, PMI, IIBA, PeopleCert, and PECB. CLC's portfolio spans 22 distinct training programs covering networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, databases, project management, and business analysis, with each program structured around a specific vendor's certification track.

The company operates a hub-and-spoke physical delivery model, with its headquarters located in Nairobi, Kenya (2nd Floor, Museum Hill Centre, 87 Muthithi Road, Westlands) and a regional subsidiary, Computer Learning Center Middle East, serving the Gulf region. GTM is channel-driven: CLC functions as an authorized training partner/reseller for global certification vendors, delivering instructor-led courses to both individual professionals and enterprise clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract capability and engagement-specific pricing determined through regional offices.

CLC's revenue model is professional services-based, generating income from course delivery, exam vouchers, and course materials tied to vendor certification programs. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, no funding rounds, no management team identified publicly, and no customer logos available, indicating a relatively opaque operating profile typical of small-to-mid-sized regional training businesses.

Name

Computer Learning Centre Africa (CLC)

Legal name

Computer Learning Centre (CLC TRAINING)

Website

https://clclearningafrica.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Computer Learning Centre Africa (CLC) is an authorized training partner delivering IT and business certification programs across Africa and the Middle East. It serves IT and business professionals seeking credentials from Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Fortinet, PMI, and 15+ other certification vendors through regional offices in Nairobi and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Business Certification Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Vendor authorized training
• Professional certification courses
• Cybersecurity training programs
• Business certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

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 Training Services: Revenue generated from delivering instructor-led and certification preparation training courses across IT and business domains. Includes exam voucher sales and course materials as part of training packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Computer Learning Centre Africa (CLC) delivers authorized instructor-led certification preparation training across IT and business domains through partnerships with more than 20 global vendors including Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, EC-Council, Sophos, Oracle, Linux, CompTIA, F5, Dell, PMI, IIBA, PeopleCert, and PECB. Training is delivered at the Nairobi headquarters and through Middle East regional operations, covering cloud, networking, cybersecurity, databases, virtualization, and professional/business certifications. Revenue is earned through per-engagement course fees, exam voucher sales, and training materials.

Product overview

Computer Learning Centre (CLC) is a training organization offering vendor-certified IT and business certification programs across the Middle East and Africa. The portfolio consists of 22 distinct training programs spanning cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft), networking and security (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point, Sophos, F5), databases and systems (Oracle, Linux, Dell), professional certifications (PMI, IIBA, PeopleCert/PECB), and specialized technical training (EC Council ethical hacking, CompTIA, CertNexus, Fluke Networks, ETA, Datacoms, VMEDU). These are standalone certification training courses delivered through authorized vendor partnerships, not a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training Authorized AWS certification preparation covering cloud computing technologies and services for individuals and organizations pursuing AWS credentials such as Solutions Architect and Developer.
• Microsoft Training
• Cisco Training
• Fortinet Training
• Palo Alto Networks Training
• Check Point Training
• EC-Council Training
• Sophos Training
• Oracle Training
• Linux Training
• CompTIA Training
• F5 Training
• Dell Training
• Fluke Networks Training
• ETA Training
• Datacoms (DCT) Training
• CertNexus Training
• PeopleCert Training
• PECB Training
• PMI Training
• IIBA Training
• VMEDU Training

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PeoplecertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLC operates as a Bronze Authorized Training Center (ATC) for Peoplecert, delivering ITIL and PRINCE2 certification training programs.
• PECBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLC holds Silver Partner status with PECB, providing ISO certification training programs including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and other international standards.
• PMIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs an authorized PMI Learning Partner, CLC delivers Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, and other PMI certification preparation courses.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLC is an authorized Cisco Learning Partner providing networking certification training including CCNA, CCNP, and other Cisco technology tracks.
• FortinetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBronze Winner status as a Fortinet authorized training partner delivering NSE certification programs for network security.
• Check PointcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Check Point learning partner providing cybersecurity certification training including CCSA and CCSE programs.
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Microsoft training partner delivering certification preparation for Azure, Microsoft 365, and other Microsoft technology solutions.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAWS authorized training partner providing cloud computing certification preparation including AWS Solutions Architect and Developer certifications.
• Palo Alto NetworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training partner for Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity certifications and next-generation firewall training.
• CompTIAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized CompTIA training partner delivering A+, Network+, Security+, and other entry-level and professional IT certifications.
• OracleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOracle authorized training partner for database, cloud, and enterprise technology certification programs.
• EC-CouncilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized EC-Council training partner delivering CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and other cybersecurity certification programs.
• SophosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Sophos training partner for cybersecurity and endpoint protection certification programs.
• IIBAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized IIBA training partner delivering ECBA, CBAP, and other business analysis certification programs.
• CertNexusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized CertNexus training partner for emerging technology certifications including CyberSec First Responder.
• F5 NetworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized F5 Networks training partner for application delivery and security certification programs.
• Linux Professional InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized LPI training partner delivering Linux professional certification programs.
• DataComms (DCT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized DataComms training partner for networking and data communications certifications.
• Dell TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Dell training partner for enterprise technology and infrastructure certification programs.
• Fluke NetworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Fluke Networks training partner for network testing and certification programs.
• ETA InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ETA International training partner for electronics and technology certification programs.
• VMEDUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized VMEDU training partner for VMware virtualization and cloud certification programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Global Knowledge: Global IT and business training provider offering authorized certification courses across Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, PMI, and other vendors. Directly comparable as a multi-vendor authorized training partner serving enterprise learners across multiple geographies.
• Trainocate: IT and business skills training provider operating across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, delivering authorized certification courses from vendors like Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and PMI. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping Middle East and Africa regional footprint.
• Learning Tree International: IT and management training provider offering instructor-led certification prep courses across technology and business domains. Comparable in authorized training delivery model and enterprise/individual learner focus.
• NetCom Learning: IT and business training provider offering authorized certification courses across multiple vendors including Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and PMI. Comparable in multi-vendor authorized training model and certification course breadth.
• Koenig Solutions: IT training provider based in India delivering authorized certification courses across major vendors including Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, and EC-Council. Comparable in multi-vendor authorized training model and focus on international learners seeking certification prep.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: World's largest IT training company operating a franchise model delivering authorized certification courses (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, AWS, etc.). Directly comparable in authorized training partnership model and certification course portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• QA (QA Ltd): Large UK-headquartered technology and business training provider offering a wide portfolio of vendor-authorized certification courses. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the authorized IT/business training space, though more diversified across other training formats.

Emerging players

• Simplilearn: Online bootcamp-style training provider offering certification prep courses for AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, PMP, and other in-demand credentials. Comparable certification portfolio, differentiated by online-first delivery model versus CLC's in-person approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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