IPA academy

What IPA academy does

IPA Academy, formally Professional International Academy (also styled International Professional Training Academy), is an Egyptian privately-held vocational and professional training academy founded in 2015 and headquartered at 90 Al-Shorta Area, 47 District, Kafr El Sheikh. The company delivers instructor-led bilingual (Arabic/English) programmes across nine course categories — Languages (22 courses including Business English), Software Development (Flutter, React, .NET), Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting and Finance, Data Science and Analytics, Administrative Sciences, and Soft Skills. Courses are priced individually between 1,500 and 7,999 EGP, with some offered free, and the platform supports online self-enrollment plus a cryptographically verifiable certificate verification service.

The academy is operated by a six-person management team led by founder and CEO Dr. El-Sayed Ismail El-Mradny, supported by 36 instructors and a network of 24 institutional partners spanning universities (AUC, Menoufia, Kafrelsheikh), higher institutes (HIET, THIET), and government bodies (Ministry of Youth's SANAD initiative, Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative). GTM is event-driven — workshops, bootcamps, job fairs (MEGA TECH, Development Week), competitions — augmented by an exclusive Delta-region agency for NextEra. Five active accreditations (GAFI 2015, ITIDA, American Board, NQI, ODOO) underpin institutional credibility. Since inception the academy has trained 1,438 students across 4,320 training hours with a reported 5-star satisfaction rating. No external funding, M&A activity, or disclosed revenue are in the record; the operating model is self-funded, course-fee-based, and anchored in a single physical site.

Name

IPA academy

Legal name

Professional International Academy (IPA)

Website

https://ipaegy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IPA Academy is an Egyptian privately-held professional and vocational training academy founded in 2015 in Kafr El Sheikh, delivering bilingual instructor-led courses across software development, cybersecurity, AI, accounting, IT, and languages to individual students and institutional partners throughout the Egyptian Delta region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional and Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Vocational education programs
• Technical certification courses
• Corporate workforce development
• Language and IT training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kafr El Sheikh

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Enrollment Fees: Individual course/program fees charged to students for enrollment in training programs ranging from 1,500 to 7,999 EGP per course

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IPA Academy is a professional and vocational training academy that delivers instructor-led courses across nine categories: Languages, Software Development, Cybersecurity, AI and Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Administrative Sciences, and Soft Skills. Programs are delivered bilingually (Arabic/English) at the Kafr El Sheikh facility and at partner institutions, with hands-on projects, international certification prep, and an online certificate verification system backing graduate credentials.

Product overview

IPA Academy is a professional and vocational training academy offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across multiple disciplines. The offering is organized as a multi-category training platform with courses spanning Languages (22 Business English courses), Software Development (Flutter mobile development, React front-end, .NET back-end), Information Technology (networking, CS fundamentals), Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting & Finance, Data Science & Analytics, Administrative Sciences, and Soft Skills. Individual course products include specific programs like the Cyber Security program (150 hours), Data Analysis program (100 hours), AI program (140 hours), Front-end Web Development with React (120 hours), Back-end Web Development with .NET (125 hours), Professional Financial Accountant Diploma (160 hours), CS Fundamentals Program (90 hours), and various Business English courses. The academy also provides platform services including certificate verification, visit registration, and newsletter subscription.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyber Security Program
• Data Analysis Program
• Cross-Platform Mobile Application Development (Flutter)
• Front-end Web Development (React)
• Back-end Web Development (.NET)
• Professional Financial Accountant Diploma
• Advanced Financial Analysis
• Computer Skills for Accountants and ERP
• Financial Accounting Fundamentals
• CS Fundamentals Program
• Networking
• AI Program
• Business English Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,438 students trained, 4,320 training hours delivered

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American BoardcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 July 2023International certification partnership providing American Board professional certifications. Accreditation No. 18520 dated July 13, 2023.
• NextEracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership agreement and exclusive agency for NextEra in the Delta region of Egypt. IPA Academy serves as the exclusive representative for training and professional development services.
• SANAD - Ministry of Youth and SportsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports SANAD initiative for youth empowerment and professional development programs.
• ASCON - ORACLEmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with ASCON for Oracle-certified training programs and technical education.
• AUC School of Continuing EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with American University in Cairo's School of Continuing Education for continuing education programs and certifications.
• The American University in Cairo (AUC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for professional development and training program collaboration.
• Space Apps Challenge (NASA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon events for technology and innovation development.
• Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative (DEPI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Egyptian government's Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative for digital skills training and workforce development.
• Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology - Kafr El Sheikh (HIET)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary training delivery partner for courses and events. Regular job fairs and training programs conducted at HIET premises.
• Tanta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (THIET)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner for cybersecurity and other professional programs delivered at THIET facilities.
• Embassy of the United States of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiplomatic partnership for American educational programs and professional development initiatives.
• NQI - National Quality InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationQuality certification partner providing national quality standards accreditation. Certification No. NQI T 347/337 dated August 1, 2023.
• ITIDA - Information Technology Industry Development AgencycoreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment accreditation from Ministry of Communications and IT for training programs. License No. 639 dated May 6, 2023.
• Design Experts Company - DECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign and creative industry partnership for graphic design and creative skills training.
• DAR ALKAHRBAAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical training partnership for specialized technical programs.
• Triple M.A.SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and entrepreneurship support partner for startup ecosystem development.
• ADE.UNIONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfro-Asian Union partnership for digital economy and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• IEEE Kafr El-Sheikh BranchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical professional partnership for engineering and technology events and programs.
• Information Technology Industry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT industry association partnership for technology training and professional development.
• EYE - Egyptian Youth FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Youth and Sports initiative for youth development and professional training.
• Rally - KafrElsheikh UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity partnership for student training and entrepreneurship programs.
• Be Entrepreneur Team (BET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship support partnership for startup development and mentorship.
• MIEZAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and innovation partnership for specialized training programs.
• Aou EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpen University partnership for distance education and professional development.
• KFS Medical SyndicateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical sector partnership for professional healthcare training programs.
• KFS Medical Scientific SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical professional society partnership for specialized training initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with deep catalog in software development, IT, and business English. Competes for self-paced learners seeking affordable, accessible alternatives to IPA's in-person training.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering professional certificates, bootcamps, and degree programs across IT, data, cybersecurity, and business. Indirectly competes for the same learner demand at a global price point.
• Skillshare: Global subscription learning platform with strong soft-skills, business, and creative catalogs. Adjacent competitor for IPA's soft-skills and administrative sciences tracks.

Direct peers

• iSchool: Egyptian EdTech provider delivering practical tech tracks (web development, data, cybersecurity) to students and graduates. Closely comparable in audience, course length, and project-based methodology.
• Route: MENA-focused technology education company running bootcamps in full-stack, data, and cybersecurity. Comparable in curriculum depth, employer-aligned outcomes, and target learner segment.
• Information Technology Institute (ITI): Egyptian government-run IT training institute offering software development, networking, and cybersecurity programs. Directly comparable to IPA's IT, cybersecurity, and software development tracks and competes for the same Egyptian entry-to-mid-level technical talent.
• GomyTech: Egyptian IT training and consulting provider with professional certification tracks (Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA). Directly overlaps with IPA's networking/IT certification prep and serves similar SMB and individual learners.

Regional players

• Edraak: MENA-wide Arabic-language MOOC platform offering university and vocational courses including IT and business. Comparable as a regional, Arabic-language training provider but delivers online rather than instructor-led in person.
• Maharah Platform (Misr Digital Company): Saudi/MENA digital skills and freelancing platform offering certified online training in tech and business. Comparable in MENA digital-skills positioning but operates in a different primary geography.
• Doroob (HRDF): Saudi government-backed e-learning platform offering accredited vocational and professional training. Comparable as a public-sector-aligned training provider targeting workforce upskilling, but operates primarily in Saudi Arabia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ipa-academy

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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