ITK Education Services Pvt Ltd

What ITK Education Services Pvt Ltd does

ITK Education Services Pvt Ltd is a privately held, Chennai-headquartered company founded in 2016 that operates as a long-standing Zoho Premium Partner, delivering low-code business applications, certified professional training, and skill-development programs primarily on the Zoho Creator platform. The company's product portfolio is anchored by two proprietary vertical ERPs — ACEMA EDU ERP for educational institutions and AGCRM (Auto Garage CRM) for automotive service businesses — complemented by over 200 custom Zoho-based applications, ITK LearnHub (a Trainer Central-powered learning portal), ITK Gigs Portal (a freelance developer marketplace), and the BinaryScape Coding Club campus initiative. ITK also distributes Zoho product licenses (CRM, Books, HRMS, Payroll, Inventory, Zoho One) as an authorized reseller.

The company operates across four interlocking go-to-market motions: direct enterprise field sales for custom Zoho implementations targeting 50+ MSME and enterprise clients in 11 countries; channel partnerships with 80+ academic institutions via MoUs for in-campus certification training; event-driven demand generation through hackathons, faculty development programs, and conferences; and direct-to-consumer self-serve training through the LearnHub portal. Revenue is generated from five streams: professional certification training (Zoho Creator and adjacent programs), custom app development and implementation services, ERP product licensing (ACEMA EDU ERP, AGCRM), Zoho product resale commissions, and global education pathway services (study tours, virtual post-doctoral fellowships with UKM Malaysia, and study-in-Georgia programs).

ITK serves multiple customer segments including academic institutions, students and graduates, MSMEs and enterprises, automotive service businesses, underprivileged youth (via CSR-funded programs with TN Apex Auto Skills targeting 1 lakh employment outcomes by 2026), and working professionals seeking upskilling. The company has offices in Chennai (India HQ), Kilinochchi (Sri Lanka) and Dubai (UAE), holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, is a NASSCOM member and Startup India-registered entity, and operates with a small team of 9 employees — a ratio that signals heavy reliance on partner networks, contract trainers and gig developers rather than a scaled in-house delivery organization.

Name

ITK Education Services Pvt Ltd

Legal name

ITK Education Services Pvt Ltd

Website

https://itkeduserv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ITK Education Services is a Chennai-based Zoho Premium Partner, founded in 2016, that builds proprietary vertical ERPs (ACEMA EDU ERP and AGCRM), delivers Zoho Creator certification training and custom app development, and runs skill-development and global education programs across 11 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Technology and IT Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ), IT Architecture & Solutions Design (Enterprise/Cloud Architecture, Integration) (EDABAFAK), Higher Education Course Design & Online Program Development (EDAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Education technology services
• Low-code application development
• Enterprise software consulting
• Business process automation
• Zoho implementation partner

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training: Zoho Creator Developer certification and other professional training programs delivered online and in-campus to students and working professionals. Revenue from course fees and certification charges.
2. Custom App Development & Implementation: Custom business applications built on Zoho Creator platform for enterprise and MSME clients. Includes consulting, development, tech-support and ongoing maintenance services.
3. ERP Product Licensing: Sale and licensing of proprietary ERP products including ACEMA EDU ERP and AGCRM automotive solutions to businesses and institutions.
4. Zoho Product Resale: Reselling Zoho product licenses including Zoho Books, CRM, HRMS, Zoho One, Payroll, Inventory, Expense and related products as authorized Zoho partner.
5. Global Education Services: International education pathway services including study tours,immersion programs, virtual postdoc fellowships, and student recruitment for partner universities in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Georgia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ITK Education Services builds custom business applications on the Zoho Creator low-code platform and sells two proprietary vertical ERPs—ACEMA EDU ERP for academic institutions and AGCRM for automotive businesses. As a Zoho Premium Partner since 2016, the company delivers consulting, custom app development, tech-support, and Zoho license resale to enterprise and MSME clients across 11 countries. It also runs professional certification training programs, skill development initiatives, and global education pathway services for students, graduates, and working professionals.

Product overview

ITK Education Services offers a comprehensive portfolio built primarily on the Zoho Creator low-code platform. The core product portfolio centers on two flagship verticals: ACEMA EDU ERP for educational institution management, and AGCRM (Auto Garage CRM) for automotive business operations. As a Zoho Premium Partner since 2016, the company extends its offerings through consulting, custom app development, and tech-support services for the broader Zoho ecosystem including CRM, Books, People, Payroll, Inventory, and Zoho One. The portfolio is supplemented by professional certification training programs (Zoho Creator, Cybersecurity, AI & Robotics, Business Process Automation), international education pathways (study tours to Malaysia, Georgia, Virtual PostDoc programs with UKM), media productions (podcasts, blogs, webinars), and skill assessment tools. The company also operates supporting platforms including ITK LearnHub for skills training, ITK Gigs Portal for freelance opportunities, and BinaryScape Coding Club for campus-based R&D. All offerings are delivered with ISO 9001:2015 quality certification across operations spanning 11 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGCRM (Auto Garage CRM): Automotive ERP software built on Zoho Platform for managing auto garage workflows including job cards, customer management, vehicle service history, spare parts tracking, and billing.
• ACEMA EDU ERP
• ITK Media Productions
• ITK Learn Hub
• ITK Tech Solutions
• ITK Solutions
• ITK Global Studies
• Cinema4Education (C4E)
• ITK Gigs Portal
• BinaryScape Coding Club

Products and services

• ACEMA EDU ERP
• AGCRM (Auto Garage CRM)
• ZAKYA POS
• Zoho POS
• Zoho Creator Certification Training
• Custom Zoho App Building
• Zoho Consulting and Tech-Support
• Zoho License Procurement & Renewals
• ITK LearnHub
• ITK Gigs Portal
• BinaryScape Coding Club (BSC2)
• ITK Tech Huddle
• Immersive Study Tours
• Virtual Post-Doctoral Fellowships (VPD)
• Study in Georgia
• TN Auto Skills Certification Programs
• Digital Internships
• Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
• Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Programs
• Innovation Lab Setup
• STEAM Labs
• Zoho Ecosystem Mastery Training
• Business Process Automation Training
• Cybersecurity & ERP Tools Training
• AI & Robotics Design Thinking Training
• Architectural Design Thinking Training
• EPRA 80 Entrepreneur Skill Assessment
• Zoho POS Experience Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ training hours delivered annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and secondary.

• Zoho CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Long-standing Zoho partner since 2016, providing custom app development, implementation, and training on Zoho ecosystem. Authorized to resell Zoho products and provide certification training. Status as Premium Partner based on sustained delivery and impact.
• TN Apex Auto Skills (Tamil Nadu Skill Development Centre for Automobile)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for joint certification programs targeting 1 lakh youth employment outcomes by 2026. CSR-funded training for automotive sector under TN Auto Skills Ignite 2026 initiative aligned with 3I vision connecting Institutes and Industries.
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for Virtual Post-Doctoral Programme providing structured research-focused engagement for PhD holders. Enhances academic credibility and career opportunities through international collaboration.
• Don Bosco Institutions (Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Don Bosco for skills training ecosystem in Northern Sri Lanka. Established computer education, coding programs, and digital transformation infrastructure at KDBIT, training hundreds of youth.
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership hosting NCCICN National Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication Networks in March 2022. Board of Studies member representation.
• SRM UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for immersive study tours and global education pathways. Students participate in Malaysia study tour programs.
• Directors ClubsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership under Cinema for Education initiative supporting aspiring assistant directors. Collaboration for cinematography, editing, DOP and acting skilling programs for those who cannot afford formal film education.
• Malaysia Tourism Promotion BoardsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPromo partner to Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Consulate General of Malaysia - Chennai) for promoting edu-tourism initiatives in South India and Sri Lanka.
• Trainer CentralsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationLearning management platform partnership for delivering certification training programs and course content through online portal.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment skill development partner with NSTI collaboration. Supports national initiatives for vocational training and skill development aligned with government standards.
• MSME, GuindysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with MSME, Guindy for Automotive Digital Awareness Workshop. Supports MSME digital transformation initiatives.
• NASSCOMsecondaryOthersMember of NASSCOM contributing to India's IT and BPM industry development. Listed in members listing.
• Startup IndiasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRecognized as Startup India participant supporting entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• upGrad: upGrad is an India-based higher education and professional skilling platform with academic institution partnerships analogous to ITK's 80+ college MoUs, operating in overlapping B2B and consumer segments at substantially larger scale.
• Edureka: Edureka is an online IT certification and training platform targeting working professionals and learners in cohorts analogous to ITK's Zoho Creator and STEAAM programs, with similar instructor-led and self-paced delivery models.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a global online professional IT certification and upskilling platform with comparable bootcamp and certification offerings to ITK's training programs, serving a similar learner persona but at much larger scale.
• Emeritus: Emeritus partners with global universities to deliver online degree and certificate programs — comparable to ITK Global Studies' Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Georgia pathways and virtual postdoc programs in international higher-education pathways.
• NIIT: NIIT is a long-established Indian IT and computer training major with corporate training and certification programs that overlap with ITK's professional skilling portfolio, though at significantly larger scale and with broader course coverage.
• Great Learning: Great Learning is an India-focused professional upskilling platform with enterprise training and certification programs that compete for the same learner segment as ITK's Zoho and STEAAM certification offerings.

Direct peers

• AutoLeap: AutoLeap is a North American automotive shop management CRM platform with comparable vertical depth to AGCRM, including job cards, customer history, and inventory management for service businesses.
• GaragePlug: GaragePlug is an India-based garage management SaaS with features including job cards, customer management, spare parts tracking, and billing that directly overlap with ITK's AGCRM offering in the same geographic market.
• Cloudzon: Cloudzon is a Zoho Premium Partner offering implementation, consulting, and training services across the Zoho ecosystem, making them a closely comparable peer for ITK's core Zoho practice and authorized certification training.

Regional players

• GarageHive: GarageHive is a UK-based garage management SaaS serving the same automotive-after-sales vertical as AGCRM with overlapping workflow features, competing in a different primary geography from ITK's India-anchored footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/itkeduserv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itk-education-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/itkespl_india
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/itkeduserv

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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