Instituto de Capacitación de la Industria de la Construcción

What Instituto de Capacitación de la Industria de la Construcción does

Instituto de Capacitación de la Industria de la Construcción (ICIC) is the official training institute of the Cámara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción (CMIC), Mexico's principal construction industry chamber. Founded in April 1978 and operated through the legal entity ICICAC, S.A. de C.V., the organization delivers vocational and continuing-education courses to construction professionals across Mexico through a national network of 44+ state-level delegations. Its primary audience is CMIC member companies and their employees, supplemented by AEC professionals, government contractors preparing for public works tenders, and architecture/engineering students.

The course catalog spans construction-management software (AutoCAD, Revit, CivilCAD, OPUS, Neodata), general productivity tools (Microsoft Project, Excel), specialized diplomas (BIM for hospitals, cost engineering and bidding), regulatory and safety certifications aligned to Mexican NOM standards and the Ley de Obras Públicas, and recently added courses on AI applications in construction. Delivery modalities include in-person instruction at delegation sites, synchronous online classes via Zoom, and asynchronous e-learning, with a self-serve e-commerce registration flow at icic.org.mx and field-based enrollment support through delegation staff.

ICIC generates revenue through unit-priced course registration fees, with three published tiers: general public, CMIC affiliate (~25% discount), and student. Payment options include credit/debit via the Banamex gateway, bank transfer, OXXO deposits, and installment plans on selected diplomas. Enterprise/group training is arranged directly through delegation contacts. Marketing is conducted through the icic website, an email newsletter (Boletín ICIC), WhatsApp, and CMIC referral channels; the institute holds the registered ICIC® trademark and is integrated with the CMIC FECAP training fund at checkout.

Name

Instituto de Capacitación de la Industria de la Construcción

Legal name

ICICAC, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://icic.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICIC is the official training institute of Mexico's CMIC construction chamber, founded in 1978, delivering certified courses in construction software, BIM, safety, and AI across 44+ nationwide delegations to CMIC members and AEC professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Training Course Marketplaces (B2B Content Libraries) (EDAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Construction industry training
• Vocational certification courses
• BIM methodology training
• Construction software courses
• Professional development diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de México (Álvaro Obregón)

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices45 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: ICIC generates revenue through paid course enrollments. Pricing varies by course type, with tiered rates for CMIC affiliates (members receive approximately 25% discount), students, and general public. Courses range from short workshops (5-12 hours) to full diplomas (85-140 hours). Some courses offer installment payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ICIC is a vocational training institute that delivers professional courses, diplomas, and certification programs for the Mexican construction industry. Its catalog covers construction management software (AutoCAD, Revit, CivilCAD, Opus, Neodata), project and cost tools (Microsoft Project, Excel, unit price analysis), and specialized topics (BIM methodology, NOM safety standards, public procurement, real estate valuation, AI applications in construction). Courses are delivered in person at delegation locations, online via Zoom, and through e-learning, with tiered pricing for CMIC affiliates, students, and the general public.

Product overview

ICIC (Instituto de Capacitación de la Industria de la Construcción) is a training and professional development institution for the Mexican construction industry, founded in April 1978 as the training arm of CMIC (Cámara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción). The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of courses, diplomas, and specialized training programs primarily delivered through in-person, online (via Zoom), and e-learning modalities. The core product portfolio includes software training courses for construction professionals: AutoCAD (basic, intermediate, 2D), Revit Architecture (levels 1, 2, and BIM specializations), CivilCAD, Neodata (unit pricing software), OPUS (construction management), Microsoft Project, and Excel (from basic to advanced). The institution also provides specialized technical courses covering unit price analysis, construction project management, cost engineering, public procurement (licitaciones), safety and hygiene, real estate valuation, and increasingly, AI applications in construction including AI rendering and resource optimization. The courses target construction professionals at all levels (operational, middle management, and executives) across Mexico through a network of 44+ delegations nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AutoCAD Training Courses
• Revit Architecture Training
• CivilCAD Training
• Neodata Training
• OPUS Training
• Microsoft Project Training
• Excel Training Courses Excel training from basic to advanced levels, teaching data analysis, formulas, dynamic reports, dashboards, macros, and business intelligence tools for construction management applications. Targeted at construction professionals needing data analysis skills.
• BIM Diplomas and Specializations
• Unit Price Analysis Training
• Construction Project Management Training
• AI for Construction Optimization
• AI Rendering from AutoCAD
• NOM-009 Safety Training (Working at Heights)
• Real Estate Valuation Training

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global MOOC platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver professional certificates and specializations including construction management and BIM courses. Coursera competes with ICIC's diploma programs by offering credentials from international institutions at comparable or lower price points.
• Udemy Business: Enterprise learning platform with extensive course library covering AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, project management, and construction topics in Spanish. Competes directly with ICIC on foundational software training content at significantly lower price points, particularly in self-serve individual learner segments.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Continuing Education): Mexico's leading private university offering continuing education, executive programs, and online certificates including construction management and BIM topics. Competes with ICIC for senior professional upskilling budgets and offers the prestige of a recognized academic institution.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn's B2B-focused learning platform offering courses in software (AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, MS Project), business skills, and certifications with enterprise integration. Competes with ICIC for corporate training budgets and individual upskilling, particularly among AEC professionals in mid-to-large firms.

Direct peers

• Platzi: Leading Spanish-language online education platform covering technology, design, and business skills with subscription access. Platzi offers courses on similar productivity and technical tools (Excel, project management) and targets the same Latin American professional upskilling market as ICIC.
• Crehana: Latin American online learning platform offering Spanish-language courses in design, technology, and business skills including AEC-relevant software (AutoCAD, Revit). Crehana serves the same Spanish-speaking professional learner segment with a self-serve subscription model and competes directly with ICIC's online course catalog.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Mexico Chapter: Mexican chapter of PMI offering PMP certification prep and project management training specifically aligned to PMI's PMBOK framework. Overlaps directly with ICIC's Microsoft Project, planeación, and project control courses as a competing credential pathway for construction project managers.
• Autodesk Authorized Training Centers: Global network of certified training providers delivering official Autodesk curricula (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D) with industry-recognized certifications. Direct competitor to ICIC's software training lines, with the advantage of vendor-backed credentials and international portability.

Emerging players

• Bentley Institute: Bentley's education arm offering training and certification on infrastructure engineering software including OpenRoads, OpenRail, and BIM-related tools. Adjacent competitor for AEC software training with strong credibility in civil/infrastructure engineering markets.
• Domestika: Global creative and professional skills platform with strong Latin American reach offering project-based courses in design and creative software. While less focused on construction specifically, Domestika competes for the same Spanish-speaking professionals' discretionary learning budget that ICIC targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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