What CS50xTehran does

CS50xTehran is a volunteer-run, non-profit educational initiative headquartered in Tehran, Iran, and the largest official organizer of Harvard University's CS50 computer science courses in Iran. The organization delivers the Harvard CS50 curriculum adapted into Persian via a hybrid model: asynchronous video lectures accessed through a proprietary student user panel, complemented by bi-weekly synchronous troubleshooting sessions held both in-person (at the University of Tehran's Faculty of Industrial Management and Technology) and online. It runs five integrated course tracks — CS50x (computer science fundamentals), CS50P (Python), AI50 (artificial intelligence), CS50w (web development), and CS50 CyberSecurity — plus a soft skills workshop.

The core platform is an online learning management system with user panels for course delivery, leveraging Harvard's open-source CS50 materials localized in Persian and supplemented with Tehran-specific modules covering AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-Learn, OpenCV) and cybersecurity tools (Kali Linux, Wireshark, hping3). Students completing coursework earn up to five certificates: four Harvard-issued CS50 certificates (directly verifiable on Harvard's domain with permanent QR-coded links) and one University of Tehran certificate for the soft skills workshop. A capstone project exhibition at the end of each cycle connects top students with hiring companies.

The business model is built on course registration fees, with all revenue explicitly reinvested into course costs, workshops, support, and educational tools; the organization states directly that profit is not a goal. The team comprises 42+ unpaid volunteers across scientific, executive, technical, and media functions. Distribution is primarily through the cs50xtehran.ir website and the Evand.com event platform, with marketing driven by organic social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube) and alumni word-of-mouth. The customer base is 30,000+ cumulative Iranian students over multiple years, all individual consumers, with no enterprise or B2B channel disclosed. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the paid EdX certificate verification path is unavailable to Iranian passport holders due to sanctions, reinforcing the value of CS50xTehran's free Harvard-issued certificate.

Name

CS50xTehran

Legal name

CS50x Tehran

Website

https://cs50xtehran.ir

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CS50xTehran is a volunteer-run, non-profit educational initiative in Tehran, Iran, and the largest official organizer of Harvard University's CS50 courses in Iran. It delivers five Persian-language course tracks (CS50x, CS50P, AI50, CS50w, CyberSecurity) plus a soft skills workshop to 30,000+ cumulative Iranian students via a hybrid online and in-person model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Computer Science Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Computer Science & Programming Tutoring (K–12 & Intro College) (EDANAAAE), Computer Science Theory (Computational Thinking, Logic, Discrete Math) (EDAMACAK), Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

Keywords

• Computer science education
• Online programming courses
• Artificial intelligence training
• Cybersecurity training programs
• Persian language learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: Revenue is generated through student course registration fees. According to the website, all ticket revenue is used for course expenses, workshops, dedicated support, educational tools, and other operational costs. The organization explicitly states that profit-making is not the goal.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CS50xTehran is the largest official organizer of Harvard's CS50 computer science program in Iran, delivering Persian-language study circles in Computer Science Fundamentals (CS50x), Python Programming (CS50p), Web Programming (CS50w), Artificial Intelligence (AI50), and Cyber Security (CS50 Cyber Security). Learners complete problem sets and final projects and receive free certificates from Harvard and Shamsipour Technical and Vocational College. Courses are offered through the cs50xtehran.ir website, the Evand.com platform, and in-person workshops at the University of Tehran.

Product overview

CS50x Tehran is a comprehensive educational platform offering five integrated course tracks based on Harvard University's CS50 curriculum: (1) CS50x Computer Science Fundamentals covering C, Python, SQL, web basics, and algorithms; (2) CS50p Python Programming with advanced topics; (3) AI50 Artificial Intelligence with specialized Tehran sessions on machine learning, CNNs, GANs, TensorFlow, Keras, and OpenCV; (4) CS50w Web Programming with Django and JavaScript; and (5) CS50 CyberSecurity with penetration testing. The platform delivers these courses through a hybrid model combining video-based online learning via a dedicated student panel, in-person workshops at University of Tehran, bi-weekly troubleshooting sessions, team collaboration events, and a final project exhibition. Students receive up to five certificates: four from Harvard University (CS50x, CS50AI, CS50P, CS50w) and one from University of Tehran for soft skills workshops. The courses are taught in Persian with academic support and are designed for Iranian students with no prerequisites required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CS50x Computer Science Fundamentals Persian-language delivery of Harvard's CS50x introductory computer science course for Iranian learners. Covers foundational CS concepts, problem sets, and a final project; learners earn a free certificate from Harvard and Shamsipour Technical and Vocational College.
• CS50p Python Programming Persian-language delivery of Harvard's CS50p Python programming course for Iranian learners. Covers Python syntax, functions, libraries, testing, and a final project; learners earn a free Harvard certificate.
• AI50 Artificial Intelligence Persian-language course covering artificial intelligence fundamentals, locally developed as CS50xTehran's specialized AI track. Designed for Iranian learners seeking an AI-focused curriculum in their native language.
• CS50w Web Programming Persian-language delivery of Harvard's CS50w Web Programming course for Iranian learners. Covers front-end and back-end web development, including databases and frameworks, with a final project and free Harvard certificate.
• CS50 Cyber Security Persian-language course covering cybersecurity fundamentals, locally developed as CS50xTehran's specialized cybersecurity track. Designed for Iranian learners seeking a cybersecurity-focused curriculum in their native language.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ students trained across multiple years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Tehran - Faculty of Industrial Management and Technology (دانشکده مدیریت صنعتی و فناوری دانشگاه تهران)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCS50x Tehran operates under the support of the Faculty of Industrial Management and Technology at the University of Tehran. The faculty provides venue for in-person workshops and issues certificates for the soft skills workshop. This is the largest official Harvard CS50 course organizer in Iran, with years of experience conducting the course with over 30,000 students.
• Harvard University CS50 ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCS50x Tehran operates directly under the supervision of Harvard University's CS50 program, delivering the official curriculum adapted for Persian speakers in Iran. The organization has certified instructors who completed Harvard's CS50 instructor training program. Students receive official CS50 certificates directly from Harvard University.
• Limoo.hostminorOthersLimoo.host is listed as a sponsor of CS50x Tehran, providing hosting or infrastructure support for the educational platform.
• Zhaket (zhaket.com)minorOthersZhaket is listed as a sponsor of CS50x Tehran, providing financial or promotional support for the course.
• Hamibash Donation Platform (hamibash.com)minorOthersCS50x Tehran accepts public donations through the Hamibash platform as part of their social responsibility and community support initiative.
• Evand Event Platform (evand.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvand.com is used as the event registration and ticketing platform for course enrollment, including the Summer 2026 course.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CS50xTehran
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CS50xTehran
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cs50xtehran
• Instagraminstagram.com/cs50xtehran_ir

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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