The Imperial College of Australia

What The Imperial College of Australia does

The Imperial College of Australia is a privately held vocational education provider operating from a single campus at 212 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria. Founded in 2007 and legally operated through BJSB PTY LTD, the college is registered as a Registered Training Organization (RTO 121966) under the Australian Qualifications Framework and holds CRICOS provider status (02858M), enabling it to enroll both domestic and international students. Its portfolio comprises 36 courses across six faculties — Information Technology, Hospitality Management, Business and Management, Real Estate, Security Operations, and Upskilling — supplemented by a Yoga Teacher Training Certification (TTC) vertical delivered in partnership with HealEDIA. Nationally recognized qualifications range from Certificate II through Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma, with durations from 26 weeks (Real Estate) to 126 weeks (Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management).

The college generates revenue primarily through one-time tuition fees across short courses ($99 barista to $1,249 Chair Yoga TTC) and multi-year subscription-style programs for international students (Diploma of IT at $17,950, Advanced Diploma of IT at $29,450, Advanced Diploma of Hospitality at $21,750). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website enrollment, phone (+61 3 9417 4777), email, WhatsApp, and a formal education agent network. GTM motion includes on-site delivery for schools and workplaces (e.g., barista training), SEO-driven blog content targeting vocational keywords, and organic social on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Customer segments span international students (Thailand, China, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and others), domestic upskillers, and security-industry aspirants requiring the CPP20218 license prerequisite.

The operating model relies on 15 employees, ASQA-compliant training infrastructure (commercial cookery kitchen, espresso machines, simulated security environments), and industry affiliations with ASIAL, Nova Peris Foundation, Study in Australia, and Aus Unlimited. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or external institutional investors are disclosed; the company is entirely privately held by BJSB PTY LTD. There is no evidence of AI/ML capability, proprietary technology platform, or software product beyond a standard WordPress-based course catalog with online enrollment forms.

Name

The Imperial College of Australia

Legal name

BJSB PTY LTD

Website

https://imperial.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Imperial College of Australia is a privately held, single-campus Registered Training Organization in Abbotsford, Melbourne, delivering 36 nationally recognized vocational courses across IT, hospitality, business, real estate, security, and yoga teacher training to domestic and international students since 2007.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch/Partner Community Colleges (EDAHADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Nationally recognized qualifications
• Hospitality management courses
• Information technology diplomas
• Security operations training

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford, Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for nationally recognized qualifications including diplomas, certificates, and advanced diplomas across various disciplines including business, hospitality, IT, security, and real estate. Also includes short courses and upskilling programs.
2. Short Course Fees: Revenue from shorter duration courses including barista training, food safety, RSA, traffic management, yoga teacher training, and IT troubleshooting with one-time fee structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Imperial College of Australia is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 121966) and CRICOS provider (02858M) that delivers nationally recognized vocational qualifications and short courses across six faculties: Information Technology, Hospitality Management, Business and Management, Real Estate, Security Operations, and Upskilling. Courses range from short certificates (barista, food safety, RSA, traffic management) to multi-year diplomas and advanced diplomas for both domestic and international students, with delivery on its Melbourne campus and through hybrid online models.

Product overview

The Imperial College of Australia is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 121966) that has been delivering quality training under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) since 2007. The institution offers a portfolio of vocational and higher education courses organized into six faculties: Information Technology, Hospitality Management, Business and Management, Real Estate, Security Operations, and Upskilling. The product portfolio includes nationally recognized qualifications ranging from certificates to graduate diplomas, short upskilling courses in barista skills, food safety, responsible service of alcohol, yoga teacher training, traffic management, and IT troubleshooting. Core qualifications include the ICT50220 Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Information Technology; business qualifications from Certificate IV through Graduate Diploma; hospitality programs from Certificate III through Advanced Diploma; and security operations training for Victoria licensing. Short courses provide targeted skills in coffee preparation, food safety supervision, alcohol service, yoga instruction, and traffic control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barista Course A hands-on coffee training program covering espresso preparation, milk texturing, latte art, and equipment maintenance for individuals seeking employment in the hospitality industry.
• CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations A nationally recognized qualification providing skills for employment as a security guard, crowd controller, or patrol officer; required for obtaining a security license in Victoria.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate An eight-hour course covering SITXFSA006 and SITXFSA005 units for individuals required by local governments to hold food safety supervision competencies in Victoria.
• Food Handler Certificate (Level 1) A short food safety course meeting Victoria's food safety laws requirements for food handlers.
• Food Handler Certificate (Level 2) A short course covering food hygiene procedures and Food Safety Plan compilation for Victoria's food safety supervisor requirements.
• RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) – Victoria Training for responsible service of alcohol required for liquor license holders in Victoria.
• RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) – Northern Territory Training for responsible service of alcohol required for liquor license holders in Northern Territory.
• ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology A 78-week nationally recognized diploma covering ICT leadership, network management, cybersecurity, and web development skills.
• ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology A 104-week advanced diploma covering specialist technical skills, telecommunications network engineering, and ICT management.
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business A 52-week qualification for administrators and project officers covering business operations and communication.
• BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management A 52-week diploma developing leadership and management skills across enterprise contexts.
• BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management A 78-week advanced diploma for specialized knowledge in leadership and management functions.
• BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) A 104-week graduate diploma for organizational learning and capability development roles.
• SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery A 52-week certificate for commercial cookery skills and kitchen operations.
• SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management A 76-week qualification for kitchen management and culinary leadership.
• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management A 100-week diploma covering hospitality operations, food and beverage management, and guest services.
• SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management A 126-week advanced diploma for senior hospitality management roles, including work-based training.
• CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice A 26-week qualification for real estate professionals covering property sales, management, and agency compliance.
• CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management) A diploma for property services principals covering agency compliance, ethical standards, and property service functions.
• Yoga Teacher Training (Level 1) A 100-hour foundational yoga teacher training program.
• Yoga Teacher Training (Level 2) A 200-hour intermediate yoga teacher training program.
• Yoga Teacher Training (Level 3) A 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training program.
• Yoga Teacher Training (Level 4) A 500-hour expert-level yoga teacher training program.
• Chair Yoga Teacher Training (HealEDIA hybrid) A 50-hour chair-based yoga teacher training program delivered in partnership with HealEDIA, combining in-person sessions with live online instruction from Rishikesh, India.
• RIIWHS205E – Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat A one-day traffic control course covering the use of stop-slow bats and traffic management plan implementation.
• RIIWHS302E – Implement Traffic Management Plans A short course for implementing traffic management plans in civil construction settings.
• IT Troubleshooting A 2-hour course covering computer performance optimization, software installation, and malware identification.
• New Entrant Training (Victoria) A training course for individuals new to the liquor industry in Victoria.
• Talent Development Program A 20-day intensive program for employee transformation, morale building, and business sustainability through skills development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Job-ready graduates with nationally recognized qualifications

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• ASIAL (Australian Security Industry Association)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIAL is a professional association for the security industry in Australia. Imperial College Australia displays the ASIAL logo on their affiliations page, indicating alignment with industry standards and professional recognition in the security training sector.
• Nova Peris FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNova Peris Foundation logo is displayed on the affiliations page. The foundation supports Indigenous Australians. Partnership may relate to supporting diverse student communities at the college.
• Study in AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Australian Government initiative to promote Australia as a study destination for international students. Partnership helps market the college to prospective international students.
• Aus UnlimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade and investment facilitation organization. Partnership may support international student recruitment and industry connections.
• HealEDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealEDIA provides Yoga Teacher Training courses delivered through a hybrid model combining In-person and Live Online sessions from Rishikesh, India. Imperial College offers these courses under certification including YACEP – USA & The Imperial College of Australia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Institute of Management (AIM): Long-established Australian provider of business and leadership training, including diplomas and graduate-level programs; overlapping with Imperial's business and management faculty at a larger incumbent scale.
• TAFE Victoria: Public, government-subsidized VET provider offering the same qualifications (IT, hospitality, business, security) at subsidized rates; represents the dominant incumbent against which private RTOs compete on flexibility and service rather than price.
• Kaplan Professional Australia: Established Australian professional education provider (part of Kaplan International) offering business and management programs; broader portfolio with greater brand recognition and corporate partnerships.

Direct peers

• Academia International: Melbourne-based private VET provider serving international students with diploma and certificate programs; closely comparable geographic footprint and CRICOS-driven enrollment model.
• Think Education (Study Group): Australian private higher education and VET group offering diplomas and pathway programs with strong international student enrollment; directly comparable institution type and target market.
• Academies Australasia: ASX-listed Australian vocational education group offering certificates and diplomas across multiple faculties to domestic and international students; comparable multi-faculty private VET operator.
• IIBIT (International Institute of Business and Information Technology): Australian private VET provider with similar ICT, business, and management diploma offerings and a comparable international student focus; closely mirrors Imperial's positioning and product mix in Melbourne.
• AIBT (Australian Institute of Business and Technology): Private RTO delivering IT, business, and management qualifications to international and domestic students with CRICOS registration; overlapping product portfolio and similar private-college positioning.
• Australian Vocational Training Academy: Private Australian RTO providing trade and vocational qualifications including IT, hospitality, and business with a focus on international students; similar course structure and accreditation profile.
• Stanley College: Perth-based private RTO delivering diplomas in IT, business, and hospitality to international and domestic students; comparable scale, course portfolio, and CRICOS-registered operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ImperialMelbourne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-imperial-college-of-australia
• Instagraminstagram.com/imperial.college.aus

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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