ESIG GLOBAL SUCCESS

What ESIG GLOBAL SUCCESS does

ESIG Global Success (legal name: École Supérieure d'Ingénierie de Gestion) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Lomé, Togo. Founded in February 2008 as a modular vocational training center and expanded into accredited higher education in September 2013 under MESR accreditation (Arrêté N° 111/MESR/SG/DES), the institution delivers a BTS → Licence → Master academic pathway across 92 specializations spanning IT, management, finance, marketing, logistics, and engineering. Teaching is delivered at a single Bè Kpota campus equipped with computer laboratories, an amphitheater, CNC machining center, ABB robotic arm, Niryo robotics lab, and solar infrastructure, with a stated 80% practical pedagogy and mandatory internships from first year. The institution holds CAMES recognition (diplomas valid across 17 African countries), ISO 9001:2015 certification, Cisco Networking Academy status, and partnerships with Sorbonne Paris Nord, UPEC, Université Le Havre, HELDB, PSTB, and University of Alberta enabling mobility and co-diplomation.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven across three academic tiers priced 350,000–750,000 FCFA annually, supplemented by a modular training center (75,000–300,000 FCFA per 3–6 month program) and a B2B Formation Continue catalog of 35+ corporate courses covering AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing, industrial performance, finance, and management. Distribution combines on-campus enrollment in Lomé with digital pre-registration and advisor follow-up, plus direct B2B outreach to 84 enterprise partners coordinated through AGET. As of 2024, ESIG serves 894 active students with 134 teaching staff (67% practicing industry professionals), reports an 82% professional insertion rate within 6 months of graduation, and 89% student satisfaction. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the institution is founder/management-operated with no venture funding or institutional investors.

Name

ESIG GLOBAL SUCCESS

Legal name

École Supérieure d'Ingénierie de Gestion

Website

https://esig.tg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESIG Global Success is a private, MESR- and CAMES-accredited higher education institution in Lomé, Togo, offering BTS-to-Master programs across 92 specializations in IT, business, and engineering, plus B2B continuing education, serving West African students and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACANAJ

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYEDANAIAF

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Professional training programs
• Vocational certification courses
• Corporate continuing education
• Technology business degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Lomé

HQ country

Togo

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition Fees (BTS, Licence, Master): Annual tuition fees paid by students across three academic levels. BTS costs 350,000–450,000 FCFA, Licence 400,000–550,000 FCFA, and Master 550,000–750,000 FCFA annually. Payment installments of 2-3 tranches available. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Modular Training Center Courses: Short professional training programs lasting 3-6 months, priced from 75,000 to 300,000 FCFA. Covers secretarial, accounting, logistics, IT maintenance, multimedia, and other vocational skills.
3. Corporate Continuing Education (B2B): B2B professional training programs for companies in Togo and West Africa. Programs cover AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing, industrial performance, finance, HR, and energy. 35+ courses available with durations from 3 hours to 70 hours. Eligibile for professional training financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ESIG Global Success is a private higher education institution in Lomé, Togo, that delivers accredited degree programs (BTS, Licence, Master/MBA) across 92 specializations in IT, management, business, finance, marketing, and engineering, with 80% practical training. It also runs a short-course Centre de Formation Modulaire for vocational skills and a B2B Formation Continue offering 35+ corporate training certifications across seven professional domains (AI & Data, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Industrial Performance, Finance & Audit, Management & HR, Energy).

Product overview

ESIG Global Success is an educational institution offering a unified portfolio of academic and professional training programs. The core academic pathway follows a BTS → Licence → Master progression with 92 total specializations. Supporting offerings include Formation Continue for professional B2B training (35+ courses across 7 domains) and a Centre de Formation Modulaire for short vocational programs (3-6 months, 10+ offerings). The institution integrates academic credentials with Cisco networking certifications and Sorbonne Paris Nord co-diplomation at the Master's level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) Two-year foundational professional degree (Bac+2) offering 15 specializations in management, marketing, IT, and finance with 80% practical training. Designed for secondary school graduates entering higher education.
• Licence / Bachelor Three-year undergraduate degree (Bac+3) with 47 specializations including LP and LF tracks, offering optional Cisco certifications and Sorbonne Paris Nord partnership. Available as direct three-year entry or one-year top-up after BTS.
• Master / MBA Professionnel Two-year graduate professional degree (Bac+5) with 30 specializations in leadership, corporate strategy, and international finance, featuring double-diploma with Sorbonne Paris Nord. Targets mid-career professionals seeking senior qualifications.
• Formation Continue Professionnelle Continuing education programs covering seven domains: AI & Data Culture, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Industrial Performance, Finance & Audit, Management & HR, and Energy & Electrotechnics. Offers 35+ certifications with formats from 3-hour sessions to 70-hour certifying programs, available as intra-company or open sessions.
• Centre de Formation Modulaire Short practical vocational training programs (3-6 months) established in 2008, offering 10+ formations including Secretarial & Office Skills, Accounting, Logistics, IT Maintenance, Multimedia, Transportation, and Commerce-Marketing. Evening courses available with a 30% surcharge for working professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% professional insertion rate within 6 months post-graduation (average 2023-2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, standard, minor and core.

• IUT Le Havre (Institut Universitaire de Technologie)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Technical institute hosting annual International Days events. ESIG student delegations participate in robotics labs (Niryo robots), campus visits, and professional networking. Supports engineering and technical program exchanges.
• Industrial Equipment Partners (ABB, Sahinler)standardTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partners providing industrial equipment including ABB robotic arms for production line training and Sahinler industrial presses for manufacturing education. Enables hands-on technical training.
• ARES — Académie Recherche Enseignement Supérieur (Bruxelles)standardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Belgian higher education network providing academic networking opportunities and seminar participation for ESIG students. Brussels city hall events strengthen institutional visibility.
• AGET — Association des Grandes Entreprises du TogomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Association of large enterprises in Togo providing corporate training partnerships and student placement opportunities. Connects ESIG graduates with major employers in the country.
• CERES TogominorOthers · 1 January 2023Road safety partnership engaging students in community initiatives. Part of ESIG's broader corporate social responsibility and community engagement programs.
• Université Sorbonne Paris NordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013Flagship partnership enabling co-diplomation and academic validation of ESIG programs. Graduates can pursue direct admission to M2 in Paris. Provides international credibility and mobility pathway for students. Courses delivered in French with access to French university services.
• UPEC — Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de MarnemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013ECTS credit recognition agreement enabling ESIG students to transfer credits toward UPEC master's programs in management, law, and economic sciences.
• Université Le Havre NormandiemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013Partnership for international commerce and logistics programs. ESIG students participate in double-degree programs with focus on maritime transport and supply chain. Regular International Days events hosted at IUT Le Havre with student delegations.
• Haute École Lucia de Brouckère (HELDB)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013Brussels-based institution providing mobility pathway for Licence 3 and Master students. Programs in accounting, IT management, and business communication. ARES networking events strengthen ties.
• Paris School of Technology & Business (PSTB)standardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013Tech and business oriented institution aligned with ESIG curricula. Provides MBA pathways and professional certifications recognized in European markets.
• University of AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013Top 100 global university partnership offering research and master's opportunities in North America for exceptional ESIG students. Requires English proficiency. Focus areas include computer science and engineering.
• 84 Enterprise Partners across TogomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 201384 companies across IT, telecom, transport, logistics, finance, media, BTP, industry, audit, insurance sectors providing internships, job placements, and input on curriculum development. Includes AGET (Association des Grandes Entreprises du Togo).
• Cisco Networking AcademycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2008Enables delivery of Cisco CCNA, CyberOps, and networking certifications integrated into IT curricula. Certifications recognized internationally in the job market. Students gain hands-on experience with enterprise networking equipment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA): Public Ghanaian university focused on professional and applied programs in accounting, business, and IT. Comparable as a West African higher education institution with strong B2B placement outcomes in business disciplines, but larger scale and public-sector backing.
• Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA): Public management-focused institution in Greenhill, Achimota, Ghana delivering MBA, executive, and public administration programs. Comparable as a West African institution offering management training with strong corporate and government clientele.
• Université de Lomé: Public flagship university of Togo offering undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines including management, law, and sciences. The primary local incumbent against which ESIG competes for Togolese students and faculty.

Emerging players

• African School of Economics: Private pan-African university with campuses in Cotonou (Benin) and Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) offering graduate programs in economics, finance, and public policy with international faculty. Comparable as a Francophone West African private graduate institution with international academic partnerships.
• African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS): Pan-African network of centers of excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences, with industry-aligned curriculum and Mastercard Foundation backing. Comparable as a specialized African training institution bridging academia and corporate demand for STEM talent.

Direct peers

• Ashesi University: Private, non-profit university in Berekuso, Ghana offering undergraduate programs in business, computer science, and engineering with strong practice orientation and international faculty. Comparable as a West African private institution focused on tech and business disciplines with a quality-accreditation narrative.
• African Leadership University (ALU): Pan-African private university with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, technology, and leadership. Comparable mission of developing African tech and business talent with international accreditation and a practice-led pedagogy.
• International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB): Private Francophone university in Côte d'Ivoire offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, and IT with an international faculty model. Closest geographic and linguistic comparable to ESIG as a Francophone West African private university.
• ISM Dakar (Institut Supérieur de Management): Private Francophone management school in Senegal offering BTS, Licence, and Master programs in business and management with strong corporate placement. Comparable as a Francophone West African private institution with similar program structure and target student demographic.

Regional players

• Regent University College of Science and Technology: Private university in Accra, Ghana offering programs in business, IT, and engineering with a practical training emphasis. Comparable as a Ghanaian private institution competing for the same West African student demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Funding overview

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M&A

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