Instituto Tecnológico del Petróleo y Energía

What Instituto Tecnológico del Petróleo y Energía does

Instituto Tecnológico del Petróleo y Energía (ITPE) is a private Mexican educational institution founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mérida, Yucatán, with a second site in Villahermosa, Tabasco opened in 2020. The institution specializes in continuing education and professional certification for the energy sector, with a vertical focus on oil and gas, electricity, and increasingly energy-transition topics. Its curriculum stack comprises four RVOE-validated master's degrees (SEP-recognized), nine or more 120-hour specialized diplomas, two or more short courses, and more than 40 active programs in total, delivered through in-person instruction and a Moodle-based virtual platform (Aula Virtual) launched in 2022. Strategic academic partnerships with IFP School France and Universidad de Calgary (both 2018) underpin international credentialing, while regulatory affiliations with SEP (RVOE), STPS, and CONOCER provide labor-competency recognition across Mexico's regulated energy workforce.

ITPE serves a dual customer base: B2B enterprise clients whose workforces require technical and regulatory certification, and B2C mid-career professionals seeking diplomas and master's degrees. Anchor enterprise customers include PEMEX (2,000 officials certified in 2019), CFE, Shell, Schlumberger, ABB, Repsol, Jaguar E&P, and Hokchi Energy, alongside government regulators SENER, CNH, and ASEA. The business model combines recurring tuition (master's inscription fee MXN 8,537 plus monthly tuition of MXN 5,953 over two years), one-time diploma fees (MXN 25,000), paid certificates for free short courses (MXN 3,000), and high-value corporate training contracts. The 2023 launch of the Jaguar Academy, which has funded more than 400 scholarships, broadens the addressable demographic to early-career professionals.

Since inception ITPE has trained more than 7,000 professionals delivering over 840,000 hours of instruction, reporting a 95.2 percent professional success rate. The institution is preparing its 10-year anniversary in 2026 alongside an expanded curriculum push into AI for energy, Electromobility, Sustainability, ESG, and Net Zero/Climate Change verticals. With 46 employees, ITPE operates as a focused, mid-sized vertical education provider rather than a broad-spectrum university.

Name

Instituto Tecnológico del Petróleo y Energía

Legal name

Instituto Tecnológico del Petróleo y Energía

Website

https://itpe.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto Tecnológico del Petróleo y Energía (ITPE) is a Mexican private vocational institution founded in 2015 that delivers RVOE-validated master's degrees, diplomas, and corporate training for the oil, gas, electricity, and energy-transition workforce, serving enterprises such as PEMEX and CFE and individual professionals across Mérida and Villahermosa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Energy Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Services (611), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD)

Keywords

• Energy sector education
• Professional specialization diplomas
• Corporate energy training
• Renewable energy programs
• Petroleum engineering training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérida

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees - Master's Programs: Revenue from graduate master's degree programs (Maestrías con RVOE) with per-semester or per-installment tuition payments. Programs are priced with inscription fees and recurring semester payments over the 2-year program duration.
2. Diplomado and Course Fees: Revenue from specialized diploma programs (typically 120 hours) and short courses (36+ hours), charged as one-time or installment payments per program enrollment.
3. Certificate Issuance Fees: Revenue from issuance of official certificates upon course completion, e.g., $3,000 MXN per certificate for the free-entry technical course. This represents a conversion monetization layer on top of free content access.
4. Corporate Training (Capacitación Corporativa): B2B revenue stream from customized in-house training programs delivered to energy sector companies, government agencies, and organizations. Programs are tailored to organizational needs and delivered in group formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ITPE delivers specialized education and training programs for Mexico's energy and environment sector, including RVOE-validated master's degrees, 120-hour diplomados, and short courses covering petroleum engineering, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, energy efficiency, energy law, regulation, sustainability, and AI/data analytics. Programs are delivered live online via a Moodle-based virtual classroom and are also offered as customized corporate training (Capacitación Corporativa) for energy companies and government agencies.

Product overview

ITPE offers a multi-tiered educational portfolio including 4 RVOE-validated master's degrees (Energías Renovables, Industria Petrolera, Dirección de Proyectos, Gestión de Activos, and Energía y Desarrollo Sustentable), 10 specialized diplomados (120 hours each covering electrical infrastructure, wastewater, energy efficiency, energy law, sustainability, LP Gas, regulation, electromobility, natural gas, climate change, English for hydrocarbons, and petroleum engineering), and 2 short courses (AI/Data Analytics and Hydrocarbon Fundamentals). All programs are delivered via live online sessions and a Moodle-based virtual platform (Aula Virtual) with 24/7 access. Programs hold SEP official validity and are registered with STPS for DC-3 certification issuance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maestría en Gestión de Energías Renovables Two-year RVOE-validated master's degree program covering strategic leadership of renewable energy projects including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal systems. Designed for working professionals seeking career advancement in Mexico's renewable energy sector.
• Maestría en Administración de Negocios con especialidad en Industria Petrolera Strategic business administration master's degree with RVOE focused on petroleum industry leadership, covering upstream operations, supply chain, hydrocarbon marketing, and energy law. Aimed at professionals advancing into leadership roles in the petroleum sector.
• Maestría en Administración de Negocios con especialidad en Dirección de Proyectos Project management master's degree with RVOE covering agile methodologies, digital project management, strategic planning, and business case development. Designed for professionals in energy and industrial sectors seeking project leadership credentials.
• Maestría en Gestión de Activos Operational reliability master's degree with RVOE focused on lifecycle management of physical and intangible assets using reliability engineering, risk management, and RAM analysis tools. Targets asset management professionals in energy and industrial sectors.
• Maestría en Administración de Negocios con especialidad en Energía y Desarrollo Sustentable Energy and sustainable development MBA covering environmental strategy, ESG criteria, and green business models aligned with Mexican legislation and international frameworks. For professionals integrating sustainability into energy business strategy.
• Diplomado en Infraestructuras Eléctricas: subestaciones de media y alta tensión 120-hour specialization diploma in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of medium and high voltage electrical substations, including Smart Grids. Targets electrical engineers and power sector professionals.
• Diplomado en Aguas Residuales 120-hour specialization diploma covering wastewater treatment, monitoring, and reuse, including PTAR operation and water efficiency management. For environmental and industrial professionals.
• Diplomado en Estrategias de Eficiencia Energética Specialization diploma in energy management and efficiency covering ISO 50001, energy audits, and carbon footprint reduction strategies. Designed for energy managers and sustainability professionals.
• Diplomado en Derecho Energético Legal framework specialization diploma covering hydrocarbon exploration and extraction regulation, government institutions, contracts, permits, and administrative/penal sanctions. For lawyers and compliance professionals in the energy sector.
• Diplomado en Sostenibilidad y Economía Circular 120-hour diploma on sustainability strategies and circular economy aligned with LGEC 2026, covering Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) per ISO 14040/14044 and ESG reporting. Targets sustainability and environmental professionals.
• Diplomado en Gestión Integral de la Cadena de Valor del Gas LP Comprehensive LP Gas value chain management diploma covering technical, legal, operational, logistics, and commercial aspects including HAZOP, QRA, and ESG criteria. For midstream and downstream energy professionals.
• Diplomado en Regulación Energética Energy regulatory framework specialization diploma with prospective approach to Mexico's energy matrix, developing high-specialization competencies in the energy industry. For regulatory and compliance professionals.
• Diplomado en Electromovilidad Electric mobility fundamentals diploma covering vehicle types, propulsion systems, batteries, charging infrastructure, and environmental/economic considerations. Targets transportation and clean energy professionals.
• Diplomado en Gas Natural Comprehensive natural gas training diploma covering exploration, production, transport, regulation, and commercialization with focus on safety, sustainability, and economics. For natural gas and energy sector professionals.
• Diplomado en Gestión del Cambio Climático: Estrategia Net Zero y ESG Climate change management diploma covering Net Zero strategies and ESG integration aligned with Mexican law and Paris Agreement frameworks. For sustainability, ESG, and corporate strategy professionals.
• Diplomado en Inglés Especializado en el Sector Hidrocarburos 84-hour specialized English diploma covering upstream, midstream, downstream operations, HSE terminology, and CAPEX/OPEX concepts for the petroleum sector. Targets hydrocarbon professionals seeking English fluency.
• Diplomado en Ingeniería Petrolera para no Petroleros Petroleum engineering fundamentals diploma for non-petroleum professionals covering the hydrocarbon value chain and technical-operational aspects. Aimed at career changers and adjacent professionals.
• Diplomado en Intervención y Perforación de Pozos Petroleros Well intervention and drilling operations specialization diploma covering safety, efficiency, sustainability, and digital tools for real-scenario simulation. For upstream and drilling professionals.
• Curso en Inteligencia Artificial y Analítica de Datos Aplicadas al Sector Energético 36-hour short course on practical AI and data analytics for optimizing processes, detecting anomalies, and predicting scenarios in the energy sector. Priced at $11,500 MXN.
• Curso de Fundamentos Técnicos y Regulatorios para Profesionales del Sector Hidrocarburos Free entry-level course covering hydrocarbon sector fundamentals including geology, drilling, production, and regulatory framework. Optional paid certificate available for $3,000 MXN upon completion. Targets early-career professionals and career changers.
• Capacitación Corporativa (Corporate Training) Dedicated B2B channel offering customized in-house training programs for energy companies (PEMEX, CFE, Shell, Jaguar E&P) and government agencies (CNH, ASEA, SENER). Programs are tailored to organizational needs and delivered in group formats, with alignment to STPS DC-3 certification and CONOCER competency standards.
• Aula Virtual ITPE (Moodle LMS) ITPE's Moodle-based virtual learning platform providing 24/7 access to course materials, recorded sessions, and digital resources for all programs. Integrated with enrollment and certificate issuance workflows. Provides the infrastructure supporting all master's, diploma, and course offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ professionals trained and 840,000 hours of instruction delivered since founding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, notable and core.

• IFP School FranceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018International accreditation partnership with IFP School France (École du Pétrole et des Moteurs) beginning in 2018, providing international certification for ITPE programs and aligning curriculum with French energy education standards.
• Universidad de CalgarynotableTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Joint research project (I+D) with the University of Calgary initiated in 2018, focusing on energy sector research collaboration and knowledge exchange between Mexican and Canadian academic institutions.
• CONACYT-SENERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaborative creation of the Litoteca Nacional (National Lithotheque) in 2017, a reference repository of geological samples and data for the Mexican energy sector, supported by Mexico's National Science and Technology Council and Ministry of Energy.
• PEMEXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Strategic alliance with Petróleos Mexicanos for curriculum co-design, industry-relevant training content, and large-scale certification programs. In 2019, ITPE certified 2,000 PEMEX officials. PEMEX is a foundational partner representing Mexico's national oil company.
• CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Strategic partnership with Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission for curriculum relevance and industry alignment in electricity sector training. Active involvement of CFE professionals as instructors and program advisors.
• ShellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with Shell for curriculum co-design and industry relevance, bringing international oil company perspective to ITPE's specialized energy education programs.
• IMP (Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mexico's Oil Research Institute for petroleum science research and education alignment, leveraging IMP's technical expertise in exploration and production.
• IPN (Instituto Politécnico Nacional)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Mexico's leading polytechnic institute for educational program development and research collaboration in the energy sector.
• ABBnotableTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with ABB for curriculum content related to electrical infrastructure, smart grids, and industrial automation in the energy sector.
• SchlumbergernotableTechnology or IntegrationIndustry collaboration with Schlumberger (now SLB) for drilling, well intervention, and petroleum engineering curriculum, leveraging their global expertise in oilfield services.
• RepsolnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Repsol for industry-relevant curriculum development, bringing international upstream expertise to ITPE's petroleum programs.
• Jaguar E&PflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jaguar E&P including the inauguration of Jaguar Academy in 2023 with over 400 scholarships awarded to energy sector talent, representing a flagship talent development initiative.
• Hokchi EnergynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Hokchi Energy for specialized petroleum sector education and training programs.
• WoodsidenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Australian energy company Woodside for curriculum relevance and international industry perspective in ITPE's energy education programs.
• SENER (Secretaría de Energía)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mexico's Ministry of Energy for policy-aligned curriculum, regulatory training, and national energy sector talent development initiatives.
• CNH (Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Mexico's National Hydrocarbons Commission for regulatory and upstream sector curriculum aligned with CNH's oversight functions.
• ASEA (Agencia de Seguridad, Energía y Ambiente)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ASEA for safety, environmental protection, and operational security curriculum aligned with Mexico's regulatory framework for hydrocarbons.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Largest private university in Mexico with engineering, energy, and sustainability programs across multiple campuses. Competes with ITPE for working-professional energy students but lacks ITPE's 100% energy specialization, RVOE-validated master's focus, and dedicated corporate training vertical.
• SLB (Schlumberger) Training Services: Global oilfield services company that runs internal and external training programs (NExT, Schlumberger training centers) for drilling, completions, and digital energy topics. Directly comparable on the B2B corporate training model and curriculum content, with far broader global scale.
• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN): Mexican public polytechnic with engineering and energy programs. Already an ITPE academic partner, IPN represents the type of broad public incumbent that could compete on individual programs but lacks ITPE's energy-specific positioning and corporate training pipeline.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM): Mexico's largest public university, offering engineering and energy-related graduate programs. Competes with ITPE on master's-level credentials in Mexico but does not specialize in energy/environment nor run a dedicated B2B corporate certification channel like ITPE.
• Halliburton Landmark: Oilfield services company offering technical training and competency programs for upstream professionals. Overlaps with ITPE on drilling and well intervention curriculum and represents a vendor-side incumbent competing for corporate training budgets at PEMEX and other Mexican operators.
• Eni Corporate University: Energy major running an internal corporate university for energy transition, sustainability, and technical skills. Comparable to ITPE's corporate training philosophy but scoped internally; represents the kind of in-house capability that competes with ITPE's B2B offering at large Mexican energy players.

Regional players

• Saudi Aramco Energy Institute / King Fahd University Petroleum Institute: Saudi-based energy education institutions (KFUPM, Saudi Aramco's training programs) focused on upstream and energy transition skills for regional professionals. Comparable in pedagogical model (industry-tied specialized energy education), but operates in a different geography with a distinct employer base.

Direct peers

• IFP School (École du Pétrole et des Moteurs): France-based graduate school dedicated to energy and motor engineering, offering master's, MSc, and continuing education programs across oil & gas, renewables, and energy transition. IFP School is ITPE's international accreditation partner and the most directly comparable model — specialized energy higher education with strong industry ties.
• Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX), UT Austin: Continuing education unit of the University of Texas focused on petroleum, energy, and industrial training. Closely mirrors ITPE's blended diploma/short-course/corporate training model in the oil & gas domain and is a benchmark for industry-aligned curriculum delivery.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering energy, oil & gas, renewables, and ESG courses from universities and corporate partners. Competes with ITPE's online diplomas on accessibility and price, but lacks SEP RVOE validity and Mexican regulatory recognition that ITPE leverages in its home market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/itpe_mx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@institutotecnologicodelpet1969
• Facebookfacebook.com/ITPEMX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/itpe-mx
• Instagraminstagram.com/itpe_mx

Compliance4 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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