IESP - Institute for Excellence in Services & Planning

What IESP - Institute for Excellence in Services & Planning does

IESP (Institute for Excellence in Services & Planning), operating as IESP Pvt. Ltd., is a Mumbai-headquartered vocational training and workforce placement organization that has been part of the Airawat Group since 2005. The company delivers instructor-led, sector-specific training programs across four verticals: aviation (Airport Handling Management, Cargo/Courier/Ramp Management, Ramp Equipment Operations), healthcare (ASHI Basic Life Support, ASHI Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Emergency Medical Technician — Advanced), hospitality (front office, housekeeping, F&B service, international etiquette), and logistics/road safety (cargo handling, forklift operations, simulation-based defensive driving). Its stated differentiator is first-of-its-kind certification curricula for airport drivers, forklift operators, and ground handling personnel in India, supported by hands-on facilities at a dedicated Centre of Excellence in Khalapur.

IESP generates revenue across four streams: individual student tuition for 4–9 month certification courses; customized corporate training contracts for aviation, road safety, logistics, hospitality, safety, and soft skills; international recruitment and placement of certified graduates into overseas employers in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and beyond; and audit, consultancy, and setup support against IATA, NABH, JCI, ISO, HSE, ISAGO, and IOSA standards (including a disclosed engagement with Nepal Airlines). Distribution runs through five company-owned training centers in India (Mumbai, Khalapur, Roha, Alibag, Goa), international partner-operated centers in Nepal (with SOS Group) and Bangladesh (with Al Islam Group), on-site corporate delivery, and a direct-to-consumer enrollment motion via the company's website and phone lines.

The company claims cumulative throughput of 50,000+ trained professionals and 15,000+ global placements, with employer logos spanning IndiGo, SpiceJet, AirAsia, Emirates, Swissport, Asian Heart Institute, and the Traffic Control Branch Mumbai. Leadership is co-led by Gurpreet Khanna (LSE graduate, Director & CEO) and A.S. Khanna (35-year aviation veteran, former Air India senior leadership, Managing Director). Headcount is reported at 9, consistent with a lean, partner- and instructor-contracted operating model rather than a capital-intensive corporate structure.

Name

IESP - Institute for Excellence in Services & Planning

Legal name

IESP Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://iesp.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IESP (Institute for Excellence in Services & Planning) is a Mumbai-based vocational training and international placement firm, part of Airawat Group, delivering sector-specific certification programs in aviation, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics across five Indian centers and partner centers in Nepal and Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Workforce Development

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Education & Training (IET) / Contextualized ABE (Workforce-Linked) (EDAAAAAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Aviation training programs
• Corporate workforce training
• International recruitment services
• Healthcare certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Training Programs: Revenue from offering vocational training courses to students in aviation, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics sectors. Courses include varying durations from 4 months to 9 months with certification outcomes.
2. Corporate Training Services: Customized sector training programs for corporate clients including aviation, road safety, logistics, hospitality, safety, and soft skills training. Revenue generated through training contracts with enterprises.
3. International Recruitment & Placement: International job placement services matching certified, job-ready professionals with global employers. The company places graduates at airports in Muscat, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and other international locations. They have international centers in Nepal and Bangladesh.
4. Audit, Consultancy & Setup Support: Compliance and audit services for IATA, NABH, JCI, ISO, HSE standards including ISAGO and IOSA certifications. The company helped Nepal Airlines ace their global IATA audit.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IESP delivers vocational and professional training courses plus placement services across aviation, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics sectors. The offering includes individual student courses (e.g., Airport Handling Management, Cargo/Courier/Ramp Management, Ramp Equipment Operations, ASHI BLS/ACLS, EMT), customized corporate training programs, and international recruitment and placement services supported by audit and consultancy for global compliance standards such as IATA, NABH, JCI, ISO, HSE, ISAGO, and IOSA.

Product overview

IESP (Institute for Excellence in Services & Planning) is a training and placement organization operating as part of Airawat Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training programs and placement services across Aviation, Healthcare, Hospitality, Logistics, and Road Safety sectors. The product portfolio includes: Student Training programs (Aviation courses including Airport Handling Management, Cargo/Courier/Ramp Management, and Ramp Equipment Operations; Healthcare courses including ASHI BLS, ASHI ACLS, and Emergency Medical Technician); Corporate Training programs (Aviation, Road Safety, Logistics, Hospitality, Safety Training, and Soft Skills); and International Recruitment & Training services. The company operates 5 training centers in India (Mumbai, Khalapur, Roha, Alibag, and Goa) with international centers in Nepal and Bangladesh, and has placed over 15,000 professionals globally with airline partners including Indigo, Emirates, AirAsia, and SpiceJet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Handling Management A 7-month student course covering ground handling operations from check-ins to baggage belts, including passenger handling, grooming, soft skills, cargo, and load & trim, preparing students for domestic and international airport operations.
• Cargo, Courier & Ramp Management A 7-month student course covering cargo booking, DG regulations, automation, ramp equipment operations, courier services, logistics, and import-export operations.
• Ramp Equipment Operations A 4-month student course teaching hands-on operation of ground support equipment (GSE) including tugs, ambulifts, conveyor belts, water carts, main deck loaders, and GPUs, along with ramp discipline, tarmac rules, and safety protocols.
• ASHI – Basic Life Support (BLS) A 6-8 hour emergency response course for nurses, paramedics, and first responders covering chest compressions and life-saving techniques, delivered as an ASHI-aligned certification.
• ASHI – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) A 2-day fast-paced, scenario-based training program for healthcare professionals to lead in life-or-death cardiac emergencies, delivered as an ASHI-aligned certification.
• Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced A 1200-hour (9-month) program with 800 hours of theory and simulation plus 400 hours of hospital and ambulance internship, covering trauma care and ambulance operations.
• Corporate Aviation Training Customized corporate training programs for aviation ground crews and flight operations, including Airport Ground Support Equipment Training, Aircraft Towing & Ramp Safety, Passenger & Baggage Handling, and Aviation Soft Skills & Grooming.
• Road Safety Training Simulation-based and on-ground training programs focused on practical driving skills, traffic discipline, and emergency response for heavy and light vehicle drivers, school bus drivers, and corporate fleet drivers.
• Logistics Training Corporate training covering cargo and courier handling, forklift and specialized equipment operations, inventory and supply chain basics, and warehousing and ramp logistics.
• Hospitality Training Corporate training modules for front office and concierge skills, housekeeping standards, F&B service excellence, and international grooming and etiquette.
• Soft Skills – Pan Sector Customized soft skills programs for aviation, healthcare, and hospitality sectors covering communication, teamwork, leadership, time management, customer relations, conflict handling, and workplace behavior.
• Safety Training – Pan Sector Pan-sector safety training covering fire and industrial safety, first aid and emergency response, occupational health and hazard awareness, and GSE and equipment SOPs.
• International Recruitment & Training Global job placement service that matches, vets, and places certified professionals internationally, with pre-departure certifications and audit and consultancy support for global standards compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ professionals trained
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SOS Group (Nepal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational recruitment and training partnership with SOS Group led by Mr. Hem Gurung. Serves as basecamp for recruiting and training candidates from Nepal for global placements in aviation and healthcare sectors. Part of IESP's international expansion strategy.
• Al Islam Group (Bangladesh)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational recruitment and training partnership with Al Islam Group under Mr. Zainal Abedin Zafar. Serves as basecamp for recruiting and training candidates from Bangladesh for international employment. Strategic partner in regional expansion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Centum Learning (Centum India): Indian skills and vocational training operator with employer-linked programs in aviation, healthcare, hospitality and logistics - overlapping sectors though with broader employer partnerships than IESP.
• TeamLease Skills University: India-focused skills university delivering vocational and apprenticeship-style training across multiple sectors with employer partnerships, comparable to IESP's workforce-linked positioning.

Direct peers

• Frankfinn Aviation Services: India's largest aviation, hospitality and travel tourism training institute, directly comparable to IESP in cabin crew, ground handling and hospitality vocational courses with strong airline placement linkages.
• Avalon Academy: Indian vocational training provider focused on aviation and hospitality courses including cabin crew and airport ground staff, directly comparable target market and curriculum.
• IIAS - International Institute of Aviation Sciences: India-based aviation training institute offering cabin crew, airport handling and ground operations courses with similar geographic concentration and airline placement focus.
• Wingsss College of Aviation Technology: Indian aviation training college providing cabin crew, ground handling and air cargo courses with corporate aviation training offerings overlapping IESP's portfolio.
• Aptech (APTECH Aviation Academy): Long-running Indian vocational training brand offering aviation, hospitality and travel tourism diplomas with similar student targeting, placement claims and multi-city center footprint.

Others

• Jetking Infotrain: Indian vocational training chain focused on hardware/networking and IT skills with a similar multi-center, employer-linked vocational model; comparable as a scaling vocational brand rather than sector overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Large Indian higher education group offering healthcare and allied health programs (including EMS/paramedical) at scale, an incumbent in IESP's healthcare training segment.
• Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering: Broader Indian university with aviation/aerospace programs serving a similar Indian student base but offering degree-level credentials rather than vocational certifications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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