Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education

What Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education does

The Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education (CPSC) is an intergovernmental, non-profit organization established on December 5, 1973 as an autonomous specialized agency of the Colombo Plan, headquartered at the Department of Education Complex in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It operates as a center of excellence for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across 18 Asia-Pacific member countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand), delivering regional, in-country, and customized training programs; operating the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) quality-assurance system with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers; running the O nCOURSE learning management system and virtual TVET digital content (notably for automotive technology); producing the STEPS scholarly series and CPSC Quarterly; and facilitating South-South cooperation through a Governing Board and per-country Liaison Officer network. The organization is ISO 9001:2015 certified and led by Prof. (Dr.) Suresh K. Dhameja, the 13th Director General, since September 2024.

CPSC's business model is funded through three revenue streams: (1) membership contributions from 18 member-country governments, (2) fees from training programs (regional, in-country, and customized) for TVET institutions and practitioners, and (3) APACC accreditation service fees across four quality tiers. The organization runs a lean 22-person staff and reaches customers through a multi-channel GTM that combines event-driven regional programs, an online community of TVET practitioners, and partnerships with multilateral institutions (UNESCO, ADB, SEAMEO, ILO, GIZ, KOICA) and national agencies (TESDA, the four Indian NITTTRs, ITE Singapore, multiple Korean and Malaysian universities, and industry partners such as Toyota Motors Philippines). Over 2021-2024 it delivered 109 in-service training programs and four APACC Platinum awards, and it has activated renewed engagement with Papua New Guinea (April 2026 MoU) alongside new partnerships with IIT-Ropar and Hytec Power Inc. in 2025-2026.

Name

Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education

Legal name

Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education

Website

https://cpsctech.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CPSC is an intergovernmental autonomous agency of the Colombo Plan, founded 1973 in Pasig, Philippines, that delivers TVET training programs, APACC quality accreditation, and digital learning to 18 Asia-Pacific member countries, serving governments, polytechnics, and TVET practitioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) (BPADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Technical vocational education
• TVET capacity building
• TVET accreditation services
• In-service training programs
• Human resources development

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasig City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: CPSC operates as an autonomous specialized agency of the Colombo Plan, funded through contributions from member country governments. The organization serves 18 member countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
2. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from regional programs, in-country programs, customized training programs, and webinars conducted for TVET institutions and professionals across member countries.
3. APACC Accreditation Services: Quality assurance and accreditation services for TVET institutions including onsite evaluations and certification across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CPSC delivers Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) capacity-building programs, including regional, in-country, and customized training for TVET professionals across 18 Asia-Pacific member countries. It administers the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC), providing quality assurance and accreditation (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) to TVET institutions. It also runs the OnCourse online learning platform, international webinars, and a portfolio of scholarly publications (STEPS, CPSC Quarterly).

Product overview

Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) is an autonomous specialized agency of the Colombo Plan that serves as a center of excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Asia-Pacific member countries. The organization operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of TVET training and capacity building programs (regional programs, in-country programs, and customized programs), the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) for quality assurance of TVET institutions, the OnCourse learning management system for online course delivery, international webinars for knowledge sharing, and publications including the STEPS series and CPSC Quarterly. These offerings work together to provide end-to-end TVET development support encompassing training delivery, quality accreditation, digital learning, research, and institutional capacity building across 18 member countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TVET Training and Capacity Building Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 109 in-service training programs and projects implemented during 2021-2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Education, Papua New GuineacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026MoU signing to set off APACC accreditation activities and renewed engagement for training programs after 2018 hiatus.
• DFA-UNIO (Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of United Nations and International Organizations), PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Ongoing liaison for regional TVET cooperation, customized training programs for Bhutan, and joint programs with TESDA on technopreneurship and sustainable development.
• Hytec Power Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Exploratory partnership for integrating TVET into Philippine Secondary Education curriculum through advanced technology and modern learning labs.
• Toyota Motors Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Industry partnership for automotive technology training, knowledge-sharing initiatives, joint capacity-building programs, and collaborative research. MoU in development for formal cooperation.
• IIT-Ropar, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Indian Institute of Technology partnership through MoU signing for TVET collaboration and technology transfer.
• ADB (Asian Development Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for human resources development and TVET strengthening across Asia-Pacific member countries.
• UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership for technical and vocational education and training development. CPSC Director General is on the panel of UNESCO.
• ILO (International Labour Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for labor market analysis, skills development, and employment policies for TVET graduates.
• SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership including SEAMEO INNOTECH, SEAMEO RECSAM, and SEAMEO VOCTECH for educational innovation and TVET development.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman development cooperation agency supporting international TVET projects and capacity building programs.
• KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean government agency for international development cooperation in TVET capacity building.
• HRD Korea (Human Resources Development Service of Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean human resources development agency including GIFTS program for skills transfer.
• NITTTR Chandigarh (National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia's premier institute for technical teacher training; CPSC Director General previously served as Dean and Professor.
• NITTTR Chennai (National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional institute for technical education research and training in South India.
• NITTTR Bhopal (National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral India's leading institute for technical teacher training and research.
• NITTTR Kolkata (National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern India's premier institute for technical education development.
• Colombo PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization; CPSC is an autonomous specialized agency of the Colombo Plan established December 5, 1973.
• Department of Education, Republic of the PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost country government agency providing office space and support at the Department of Education Complex in Pasig City.
• TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilippine government agency for TVET; collaborative programs on trainer development and recognition of CPSC as Partner in TVET Trainers Development.
• KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean technical university partnership for technology transfer and education exchange.
• Pukyong National University (PKNU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean university offering special internship programs for CPSC participants.
• Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThai university for technical education collaboration and MoU partnership.
• Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Thailand technical university partnership.
• ITE (Institute of Technical Education), SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore's premier technical education institution for regional TVET collaboration.
• Fiji National UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific island nation partner for TVET capacity building programs.
• IVETA (International Vocational Education and Training Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association for vocational education and training professionals.
• NCVER (National Centre for Vocational Education Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian research organization for vocational education data and analysis.
• Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalaysian university for technical education collaboration.
• SLIATE (Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSri Lankan institute for advanced technological education partnership.
• TUP (Technological University of the Philippines)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilippine technological university partnership.
• Labtech International Ltd.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustry partner providing digital TVET solutions, online training programs, and virtual learning content for automotive technology and other technical areas. Collaboration includes online in-country programs for Papua New Guinea and other member countries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEAMEO VOCTECH Regional Centre: SEAMEO VOCTECH is the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization centre focused on vocational and technical education and training. It operates regional TVET programs and capacity building for Southeast Asian countries — a direct geographic and functional overlap with CPSC's mandate.
• UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre: UNESCO-UNEVOC is the UN's dedicated centre for technical and vocational education, serving as a global hub for TVET research, policy, and capacity building. CPSC and UNEVOC operate as parallel intergovernmental TVET capacity-building bodies serving overlapping member states across Asia-Pacific.
• NITTTR Chandigarh: NITTTR Chandigarh is one of India's four national institutes for technical teacher training and research, providing TVET capacity building, curriculum development, and trainer certification. It is both a CPSC partner and a functionally analogous institution delivering technician educator development at national scale.
• European Training Foundation (ETF): The ETF is an EU agency supporting vocational education and training reform in partner countries, including quality assurance frameworks and policy advisory work. While regional focus differs, ETF's mandate of cross-border TVET capacity building, accreditation support, and policy benchmarking is structurally similar to CPSC.

Broad incumbents

• KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency): KOICA is Korea's international development agency, funding TVET and skills development projects across Asia-Pacific and Africa. It is a CPSC partner and a broader incumbent operating similar capacity-building and training programs in CPSC member countries.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB): ADB funds and implements TVET and human capital development programs across Asia-Pacific, including in CPSC member countries. ADB is both a CPSC strategic partner and a broader incumbent financing TVET infrastructure at scale.
• Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore: ITE Singapore is the national technical education institution delivering pre-employment training, continuing education, and industry-aligned certifications. While ITE operates nationally as an incumbent, it is a CPSC strategic partner and serves as a benchmark institution for APACC accreditation.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): GIZ is a German development agency implementing TVET and workforce development programs globally, including in CPSC's member countries. It operates as both a CPSC partner and a broad incumbent with overlapping donor-funded TVET modernization projects in Asia-Pacific.
• International Labour Organization (ILO): ILO is a UN agency setting global labor standards and supporting skills development and employment policy, including TVET-relevant frameworks. It is a CPSC strategic partner and a broad incumbent influencing TVET policy across the same member geographies.

Regional players

• TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority): TESDA is the Philippine government agency overseeing TVET nationally, with which CPSC has deep operational collaboration. While it operates only in the Philippines, TESDA is a CPSC partner and is shaping national TVET policy that influences CPSC's regional programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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