Digital education development center

Name

Digital education development center

Legal name

Digital Education Development Center - Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan

Website

https://edu.digital.uz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Education and IT Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

Keywords

• IT education programs
• Online learning platforms
• Digital skills training
• IT certification compensation
• Youth workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tashkent

HQ country

Uzbekistan

HQ region

Asia

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. Government Funding for IT Education Programs: The center is funded through government subsidies to support IT education initiatives including IT Village free education, IT certificate compensation (up to 60-100%), and talent development programs. 21 billion UZS in subsidies allocated, 3.5 billion UZS for IT certificates, and 610 private IT education centers supported nationwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Digital Education Development Center delivers free IT education, online learning, and international certification compensation programs to Uzbek youth and adults through multiple online platforms (aileaders.uz, itstudy.uz, it-istedod.uz), regional IT Village campuses in 14 regions, and a coordinated network of 610+ private IT education centers. The center funds certificate compensation (60–100% of costs), operates talent identification programs, and channels graduates into IT Park resident companies and export-oriented IT firms.

Product overview

The Digital Education Development Center (Raqamli Ta'limni Rivojlantirish Markazi) operates a multi-platform digital education ecosystem under Uzbekistan's Ministry of Digital Technologies. The core platforms include aileaders.uz for AI-powered online learning (offering ChatGPT-based English tutoring and courses from Coursera, Alison, Oracle, Huawei), itstudy.uz for structured IT coursework with 112,000 learners, and it-istedod.uz for international certification compensation (60-100% reimbursement). The program portfolio spans free IT education initiatives—IT-Shaharcha in 13 regions, Muhammad Al-Xorazmiy vorislari for grades 7-11, and IT Talents with 21,000 training slots—alongside specialized platforms: Mirzo Ulugbek Vorislari for Data Science, School 21 for programming, Besh Million Prompterlar for prompt engineering, and Bir million dasturchi for programming. Supporting infrastructure includes Bilgi.uz for installment payments, Reyting baholash for certification attestation, a directory of 610+ private IT education centers, and event coordination through crm.digital.uz. International partnerships with Coursera (nearly 1 million learners), Alison, Oracle, Huawei, KOICA, UNESCO, and UNICEF expand global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IT-Shaharcha: Free IT and foreign language education project for youth under Presidential resolution PQ-178
• IT Talents
• IT Iste'dod
• Muhammad Al-Khorazmiy Vorislari
• Besh Million AI Leaders
• Bir Million Dasturchi
• IT STUDY
• aileaders.uz
• it-istedod.uz
• School 21
• Bilgi.uz
• Mirzo Ulugbek Vorislari
• Besh Million Prompters

Products and services

• aileaders.uz (Besh Million Sun'iy Intellekt yetakchilari) Primary online IT education platform providing AI, programming, and digital skills courses with AI-powered conversational English learning using ChatGPT. Supports nearly 2 million learners with courses from Coursera, Alison, Oracle, Huawei, and Aistudy.
• itstudy.uz Online learning platform for IT education where 112,000 young people have studied. Provides educational materials, exam-taking capabilities, and knowledge reinforcement tools.
• it-istedod.uz (IT Iste'dod) Platform for international IT certification compensation. Provides up to 60% reimbursement for international IT certification costs and 100% compensation for professional certifications for youth with B2+ English proficiency.
• IT-Shaharcha (IT Village) Free IT education program for youth providing instruction in information technology, robotics, graphic design, and foreign languages across 13 regions of Uzbekistan. Operates in partnership with IT Park and includes extracurricular activities such as chess and reading clubs.
• Muhammad Al-Xorazmiy vorislari Free IT and English language education program for students in grades 7-11. Provides training in 6 directions with 150 mentors across 42 buildings in 13 regions, reaching 3,076 students. Targets preparation for high-demand professions in the labor market with goal of 50,000 qualified graduates by 2028.
• IT Talents dasturi Program for identifying and supporting talented youth in IT. Connects students with educational centers and companies, providing 21,000 training slots, with 252 graduates employed and 78 placed in export companies.
• Besh Million Prompterlar Online platform and education project focused on AI and prompt engineering skills for mass audience delivery.
• Bir million dasturchi loyihasi Next phase of the One Million Programmers initiative teaching programming through Coursera online platform. Successor program to train one million programmers in Uzbekistan.
• Mirzo Ulugbek Vorislari Data Science course program teaching data analysis and processing using AI and machine learning technologies. Named after Mirzo Ulugbek, the renowned astronomer and mathematician.
• School 21 Free programming school providing modern profession skills needed in the IT market. Modeled after School 21 international concept.
• Bilgi.uz Education financing platform enabling installment payment plans for IT courses, making education more accessible through flexible payment options.
• Reyting baholash tizimi Unified information system for certification attestation and qualification certificate issuance for IT professionals.
• ToT - Training of Trainers Trainer development program where mentors from private IT academies across Uzbekistan enhanced their knowledge in modern IT directions over three months, with over 200 training sessions conducted.
• Olimpiadalar IT competitions and olympiads program including the International Informatics Olympiad hosting rights for 2026, EGOI participation, and national level competitions.
• ACA Navigator Free IT education program implemented in partnership with Armenian Code Academy, providing structured training and mentorship in key IT domains.
• Raqamli texnologiyalar vazirligi stipendiyasi Scholarship program of the Ministry of Digital Technologies for supporting IT education and talent development.
• IT o'quv markazlar (Private IT Education Centers Directory) Comprehensive directory of private IT education centers across Uzbekistan with 610 centers listed, including ratings, employment statistics, and contact information. Top centers include Mohirdev, Najot Ta'lim, IT Hub Samarkand, and Sensorika.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2 million young people reached with IT education in 6 months of 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AlisoncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Strategic partnership with Alison, global leader in free online learning, to strengthen youth skills development in artificial intelligence and other high-demand digital fields.
• KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Capacity building for senior civil servants on digital transformation. 2025-2027 program for over 60 senior civil servants of Uzbekistan in digital transformation policy and implementation through advanced training in Republic of Korea.
• Shanghai LinkWise Data IntelligenceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Establishment of Digital Education Centers for Rural Youth - program to bring digital education opportunities to rural areas of Uzbekistan.
• Armenian Code AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025ACA Navigator I & II projects delivering free, high-quality IT education to young people across Uzbekistan. Combined structured training and mentorship in key IT domains.
• Najot Ta'limcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Prompt Engineering courses sponsored for students from Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, and Khorezm regions. Najot Ta'lim provided fully sponsored courses ensuring equal access to quality IT training.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Transforming Schools into Community Internet Hubs (Pilot Project). Partnership with UNICEF's Giga team to develop case study and install real-time connectivity app across schools in Uzbekistan.
• YandexcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025Sponsorship support for INFOTEACH-2025 - nationwide ICT teachers capacity-building initiative jointly implemented by Ministry of Digital Technologies, Ministry of Preschool and School Education, and DEDC.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Empowering Young Women in Data Science and AI project. Provided free online training in data science and artificial intelligence to 70 female university students, promoting women's participation and leadership in technology sector.
• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Cooperation with Oracle University to expand access to high-quality digital skills training for young people in Uzbekistan through Oracle's educational resources and certifications.
• HuaweicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Building Digital Skills Together with Huawei. Collaboration to accelerate digital talent development through Huawei's training programs and certifications.
• Codemon FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Youth Digital Skills Exchange Between South Korea and Uzbekistan program facilitating skills exchange and collaboration between the two countries.
• CourseracoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Strategic collaboration with Coursera for online learning. Nearly 1 million young people developed digital skills through this partnership over 3 years. Uzbekistan received Outstanding Achievement Award 2025.
• IT Park UzbekistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT ecosystem partner providing employment for graduates. 1,281 graduates employed in IT Park resident companies.
• UzumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT ecosystem partner in Uzbekistan's digital economy.
• ClickminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT ecosystem partner in Uzbekistan.
• PaymeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT ecosystem partner.
• MohirdevcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTop-ranked private IT education center with 135 current students, 2,742 total graduates, 49% employment rate, and 170 IT exporters. #1 ranking among partner centers.
• Najot Ta'limcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor private IT education center with 2,548 current students, 6,780 total graduates, 34% employment rate, and 89 IT exporters.
• IT Hub SamarkandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional private IT education center in Samarkand with 93 current students, 518 graduates, 68% employment rate.
• SensorikaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional private IT education center in Navoi with 113 current students, 678 graduates, 20% employment rate.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Najot Ta'lim: Top-ranked private IT education center in Uzbekistan (6,780 graduates, 2,548 students, 34% employment rate); operates as both a partner center in RTRM's network and a direct private-sector competitor in Uzbek IT training.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform and RTRM's largest content partner (nearly 1 million Uzbek learners); directly comparable as a computer/IT training provider serving the same end-user personas via online courses.
• Armenian Code Academy: Regional IT education provider partnered with RTRM for ACA Navigator I & II programs; comparable as a free IT education provider serving Central Asia / post-Soviet youth markets.
• IT Park Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan's state IT ecosystem organization and RTRM's core employment partner; comparable as a government-affiliated entity driving IT sector development, talent pipeline, and export-oriented company support.
• Alison: Free global online learning platform partnered with RTRM (2026) for AI skills delivery; directly comparable as a free, certification-bearing IT/digital skills training provider.
• Mohirdev: #1-ranked private IT education center in Uzbekistan's RTRM network (2,742 graduates, 49% employment rate, 170 IT exporters); directly comparable as a commercial IT training provider operating within RTRM's ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• edX: Global online university-level learning platform; comparable as a broad incumbent offering computer science, data science, and AI courses that overlap with RTRM's online curriculum (aileaders.uz, itstudy.uz).
• Huawei ICT Academy: Huawei's global ICT talent development program; RTRM has an active Huawei partnership for digital skills and certifications, making it directly comparable as a vendor-authorized IT certification training channel.

Emerging players

• Khan Academy: Free global online education platform spanning K-12 and early college; comparable in mission and free-to-learner model, with partial overlap in computer science and digital skills content for younger learners.

Others

• School 21 (École 42): International peer-to-peer programming school concept; RTRM's School 21 program is explicitly modeled after this approach, making it a conceptual peer in free, project-based programming education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCk-X7kj2vtpnxC77d3cnh1Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digital-eduuz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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