International Center for Training & Development - ICTD

What International Center for Training & Development - ICTD does

International Center for Training and Development (ICTD) is a private Lebanese training and education organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tyre, South Lebanon, with a secondary competition venue in Beirut. The company delivers a catalog of 164 fee-based courses across administrative, informatics, IT and statistics, robotics, artificial intelligence, engineering and maintenance, languages, petroleum/water/gas, financial management, and human development disciplines, serving individual professionals, students, schools, and youth. It has trained more than 6,784 students, administered 461 exams, and works with a reported 153 trainers averaging 20+ years of professional experience. ICTD's most visible strategic asset is the annual National Robotics and AI Competition (NRC/NRC-AI), which it has organized since 2019 under the patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education, growing to Lebanon's largest student robotics and AI event.

ICTD's technology stack includes a custom training delivery platform with online and in-person modalities, and two notable proprietary integrations: blockchain-based certificate verification through fQR Weave (built on Arweave's permaweb for immutable credential storage) and the NanosMask zinc-oxide nanoparticle antiviral coating (patented by the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade and certified by Valencia College, Spain) acquired from NanosTech LLC, with stated production capacity of 200,000 masks per day. Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: per-course training fees (one disclosed price point of $500 for a 60-hour programming course), certification and examination fees, NRC competition entry fees and sponsorship revenue from government ministries, universities, and private sponsors, and NanosMask product sales to hospitals and consumers. Distribution is hybrid: direct walk-in enrollment at the Tyre center, self-serve Google Forms registration via the website, WhatsApp and phone enrollment, plus channel partnerships with language academies, design institutes, and academic bodies.

The business is founder-led by President Prof. Wassim Jaber, operates as a privately held entity with no disclosed external funding, and relies heavily on government and institutional endorsement to sustain brand credibility in a single-country (Lebanon) market. AI capabilities are present only at the curriculum level (taught as a subject) rather than as proprietary products or platforms.

Name

International Center for Training & Development - ICTD

Legal name

International Center for Training & Development

Website

https://ictd-lb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Center for Training and Development (ICTD) is a Lebanese training and education organization headquartered in Tyre, offering 164 courses across technical, administrative, and professional disciplines to professionals, students, schools, and youth, anchored by its National Robotics and AI Competition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Development Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technology & Software (EDABALAZ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Vocational education courses
• STEM and robotics training
• Certified ethical hacking
• Skills development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tyr (Tyre)

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Courses: ICTD delivers fee-based training courses across multiple disciplines (administrative, IT, robotics, engineering, financial, languages) to professionals and organizations. Courses are delivered in-person at their Tyre center and online. Revenue is earned per course enrollment, with pricing ranging from approximately $500 for programming courses to other amounts not publicly disclosed.
2. Certifications and Examination Fees: ICTD conducts 461 exams and issues certificates to course participants. Certificates are issued from ICTD itself and through accreditation from the American Institute for Applied Education (AI AE). Some certifications (e.g., CEH) may carry additional examination fees.
3. National Competition Organization: ICTD organizes the annual National Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Competition (NRC-AI), which attracts sponsorship from Lebanese ministries, universities, and private companies. Revenue is generated through entry fees, sponsorship, and prize coordination.
4. NanosMask Nanotechnology Products: ICTD acquired and manufactures NanosMask, a nanotechnology-based antiviral face mask and surface disinfectant product. Production capacity of up to 200,000 masks per day. Revenue from sales of masks and disinfection services to hospitals and the general public.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICTD delivers fee-based professional training courses across 10+ disciplines including administrative, informatics, IT, cybersecurity (CEH), robotics, AI, engineering, financial, languages, and human development. Training is delivered in-person at the Tyre center and online, with certificates issued by ICTD and through American Institute for Applied Education (AIAE) accreditation, verifiable on the blockchain via fQR Weave. The center also manufactures and sells NanosMask nanotechnology antiviral coating products for PPE and surface disinfection, and organizes the annual National Robotics & AI Competition (NRC-AI).

Product overview

International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) is an educational and training organization in Lebanon offering a diverse portfolio of professional development courses and programs. The core offerings include certification courses in Cybersecurity (CEH), Robotics (beginners to advanced), Languages (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic), Digital Skills (web development, networking, marketing), Engineering, Human Development, and Financial management. ICTD organizes the annual National Robotics & AI Competition (NRC), Lebanon's largest technology competition for students. The center also provides blockchain-verified certificates through fQR Weave integration and offers specialized internship programs in design-build engineering disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NRC-AI: National Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Competition - Lebanon's largest robotics and AI competition organized by ICTD, open to schools and universities across Lebanon.
• NRC

Products and services

• Certified Ethical Hacking Courses
• Robotics Courses and Summer Camps
• Languages Courses
• Information Technology and Statistics Courses
• Engineering and Maintenance Courses Engineering technology and maintenance training programs including maintenance programming, operating engineering diploma, and performance standards analysis.
• Online and Digital Skills Courses Digital skills training covering Web Design and Programming (ASP.Net, PHP, HTML, priced at $500 for 60 hours), Networking (UNIX, MIKROTIK, CCNA, MCITP), Programming, Digital Marketing, Social Marketing, and Systems and Networks Protection.
• Administrative Courses Business administration training including HR management, workforce planning, quality management, career analysis, and administrative development procedures.
• Human Development Courses Personal and professional development programs including Training of Trainers (TOT), Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Professional Media Impression, and Personal Excellence competencies.
• Informatics Courses IT and informatics training covering Cloud Computing, Electronic Government, Information Technology in Municipalities, Fighting Cybercrime, Information Security, and Website Content Management.
• Petroleum, Water and Gas Courses Industry-specific training in petroleum engineering and water/gas sector technical skills.
• Financial Courses Financial management training covering contract management, legal provisions, arbitration, negotiation, dispute resolution, and financial operations management.
• Colors Institut Beauty Industry Training Program Collaborative program with Colors Institut covering advanced beauty techniques, customer service, hygiene and safety protocols, product knowledge, and business management skills for beauty and cosmetic industry professionals.
• NanosMask Nanotechnology Antiviral Products Nanotechnology-based antiviral coating products using zinc oxide nanoparticles developed to neutralize COVID-19 and pathogens on contact. Applied to ProMask surgical and Economic face masks, PPE, surfaces, and AC filters. Patented by the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade and certified by Valencia College in Spain. Production capacity of up to 200,000 masks per day with a 30-person team. Sold to hospitals, medical institutions, and the general public.
• Blockchain-Verified Certificate Issuance (fQR Weave) Certificate issuance and verification service using fQR Weave on the Arweave permaweb blockchain. Each ICTD-issued certificate is stored immutably and permanently, providing tamper-proof academic credentials verifiable via QR scan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,784 students trained across 461 exams and 164 courses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNICEF-NawayacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2019ICTD partnered with UNICEF-Nawaya to deliver entrepreneurship workshops supporting youth in business and management. The workshop had 48 trainees from many nationalities. The collaboration was founded by UNICEF-Nawaya to support youth entrepreneurship development.
• German Language Academy InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman Language Academy Institute is a preferred supplier of German language courses and visa services across Lebanon, offering language instruction at levels A1-B2 for students, families, organizations, and special groups. ICTD collaborates with GLA for language training delivery.
• Lebanese International AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese International Academy is a training institute devoted to mentoring and developing students and professionals using advanced tutoring and training techniques. ICTD collaborates with LIA to help students reach their goals through engaging learning experiences.
• NanosTech LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNanosTech LLC is a technology company that developed NanosMask, a nanotechnology-based antiviral face mask and surface disinfectant. ICTD acquired NanosMask technology and manufactures the product, which has been validated by Valencia College in Spain and patented by the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade. Production capacity: up to 200,000 masks per day with ~30 people involved.
• fQR WeavecoreTechnology or IntegrationICTD partnered with fQR Weave to issue blockchain-verified certificates using Arweave's permaweb technology. Each certificate issued by ICTD is now permanently stored on the blockchain, creating immutable and tamper-proof academic credentials.
• Colors InstitutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICTD partnered with Colors Institut, a beauty salon, to develop specialized training programs for the beauty and cosmetic industry. Joint programs cover advanced beauty techniques, customer service, hygiene and safety protocols, product knowledge, and business management skills for beauty professionals.
• Nida DesignminorOthersNida Design is an office and atelier providing fine arts, interior design, and graphic design services. Located in Tyre, Lebanon.
• Concept (Design and Contracting)minorOthersConcept is a design and contracting company based in Tyre, Lebanon providing services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape design, and 3D visualization.
• HD GroupminorOthersHD Group is a construction and contracting company in Tyre, Lebanon providing engineering, construction, contracting, and building trade services.
• ICRE (International Center for Research and Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICRE specializes in scientific research projects for doctoral, masters, and university students. ICTD collaborates with ICRE on academic research and educational initiatives.
• Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher EducationcoreOthersThe Ministry of Education officially endorses and sponsors the National Robotics & AI Competition (NRC-AI) organized by ICTD. The ministry provides institutional support, patronage, and recognition for competition participants.
• Lebanese Ministry of LaborcoreOthersThe Ministry of Labor co-sponsors the National Robotics & AI Competition, with Minister Dr. Mustafa Bayram delivering keynote speeches at closing ceremonies and announcing support for youth technology and innovation initiatives.
• Lebanese Ministry of Economy and TradecoreOthersThe Ministry of Economy and Trade co-sponsors the NRC-AI competition and provides patent registration services for ICTD innovations including NanosMask.
• Lebanese UniversitycoreOthersLebanese University co-sponsors the National Robotics & AI Competition and hosts competition events at its Hadath campus. Provides university scholarships as prizes for competition winners.
• AUCE (American University of Culture & Education)minorOthersAUCE co-sponsors the National Robotics & AI Competition as an American-accredited higher education institution in Lebanon.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Professional training provider focused on technology, cybersecurity, project management, and digital skills, with bootcamps, certification prep (CEH, Cisco, AWS), and corporate upskilling. Closely mirrors ICTD's positioning across professional training, IT certification, and corporate enablement.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global IT training franchise delivering vendor-authorized courses (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA) and professional development programs. Comparable to ICTD in the breadth of its IT certification catalog and its reliance on third-party credentialing bodies.
• Koenig Solutions: India-headquartered IT and vendor certification training provider (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, CEH, etc.) with delivery across the Middle East including UAE. Most directly comparable to ICTD's certification-track and IT training business, with similar reliance on authorized/external certification partnerships and in-person plus online delivery.
• General Assembly: Global provider of bootcamps and short-form training in software engineering, data, cybersecurity, and digital skills, with corporate training and individual enrollment. Comparable to ICTD's tech-skills course catalog and project-based learning approach.

Regional players

• Berytech: Lebanon-based technology ecosystem builder offering startup acceleration, training, and capacity-building programs. Comparable as a Lebanon-headquartered organization driving STEM, entrepreneurship, and technology skills development, partially overlapping with ICTD's student/educator community.
• Lebanese American University (LAU) Continuing Education: Lebanese university offering continuing education and professional development certificates in business, IT, and languages. Comparable as a Lebanon-based institutional provider competing for the same professional upskilling audience ICTD serves.

Emerging players

• Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy: Specialized provider of robotics education curriculum, teacher training, and student competitions. Directly comparable to ICTD's robotics training and competition programs in terms of content domain and educator/trainer focus, though operating at a global research-university scale.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver professional certificates, specializations, and degree programs. Overlaps broadly with ICTD's professional training catalog (IT, cybersecurity, business) as a scaled incumbent in the same course categories.
• Udemy: Global online marketplace for professional and technical courses spanning IT, programming, business, and design. Comparable to ICTD's broad multi-discipline catalog but at much larger scale and with a self-paced, marketplace-driven delivery model.

Others

• FIRST Robotics: International youth STEM organization running robotics competitions and curriculum worldwide. While not a training provider, it is highly relevant as a global model for school-based robotics competition ecosystems that ICTD replicates at a national Lebanese level via NRC-AI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/National-Robotics-Competition-NRC-290546708285123
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ictdd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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