Myanmar Computer Professionals Associations

What Myanmar Computer Professionals Associations does

Myanmar Computer Professionals Association (MCPA) is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1998 and self-described as the largest ICT professional body in Myanmar. It operates under the governance of the Myanmar Computer Federation (its parent umbrella) and the Union of Myanmar e-National Task Force, with headquarters at MICT Park, Hlaing University Campus in Yangon, and affiliated state/region chapters across at least ten jurisdictions including Mandalay, Sagaing, Ayeyarwady, Mon, Kayin, Kayah, Magway, Tanintharyi, and Bago.

MCPA's core business is administering internationally recognized ITPEC certification exams (IT Passport, Fundamental Engineer, and Applied Engineer), which it delivers as Myanmar's national representative of the 7-country ITPEC council. It complements certification with a portfolio of training and community programs: MCPA Certified Network Associate (NA) and Network Professional (NP) exams, AI training courses co-developed with STI Myanmar College, hands-on ICT laboratory sessions, the annual DevCon developer conference, MCPA Professional Series book publications, and youth competitions under the APT Young Professionals and Students Programme. Five membership tiers (Student, Associate, Professional, Fellow, Honorary) form the recurring revenue base, with members receiving a 50% discount on ITPEC exam fees after a 3-month waiting period.

The association operates a community-led go-to-market model, reaching members via its website (mcpamyanmar.org), Facebook, regional chapters, events, and partnerships with industry players (Oracle, MES, JobNet, Myanmar Blogger Society). It has no disclosed revenue figures, no venture funding, and operates without proprietary technology platforms — its competitive position rests on regulatory recognition, geographic distribution, and community density rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Myanmar Computer Professionals Associations

Legal name

Myanmar Computer Professionals Association

Website

https://mcpamyanmar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Myanmar's largest ICT professional association (founded 1998) administering internationally recognized ITPEC certifications, AI and networking training courses, and community events for ICT professionals and students across Myanmar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and IT Certification Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK), Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• IT certification exams
• ICT professional membership
• Technology training programs
• Professional development services
• Developer conferences events

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from ICT professionals. MCPA offers 5 membership types: Student Members, Associate Members, Professional Members, Fellow Members, and Honorary Members.
2. Training Courses: Revenue from AI and professional development courses. AI for Professionals (Basic) course priced at 200,000 MMK, AI for Developers (Part 1) at 450,000 MMK. MCPA and STI Myanmar College jointly offer these programs.
3. ITPEC Examination Fees: Fees collected from administering ITPEC (Information Technology Professionals Examination Council) exams. 7-country recognized certification exams including IT Passport, FE, and AP exams. 50% discount available for MCPA members with 3-month membership.
4. Professional Series Publications: Sale of MCPA Professional Series books published for ICT enthusiasts and professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MCPA is a nonprofit professional association that administers internationally recognized ITPEC IT certification examinations (IT Passport, Fundamental Engineer, and Applied Engineer) and its own MCPA Network Associate and Network Professional certification exams. It delivers paid AI and IT training courses, hands-on ICT laboratory sessions, technical publications under the MCPA Professional Series, and the annual DevCon developer conference, all anchored by a tiered membership program (Student, Associate, Professional, Fellow, Honorary) for ICT professionals and students across Myanmar.

Product overview

MCPA is a professional association for ICT professionals in Myanmar that offers a portfolio of certification examinations and professional development services. The core offerings include ITPEC international certifications (IT Passport, Fundamental Engineer, and Applied Engineer exams) and proprietary MCPA Network certifications (NA and NP exams). The association complements these with AI and IT training courses, hands-on ICT Laboratory sessions, annual developer conferences (DevCon), and technology competitions through the APT Young Professionals Program. The organization also publishes technical books under the MCPA Professional Series and provides membership services with tiered benefits for students, associate members, professionals, fellows, and honorary members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MCPA Certification Programs: IT Professional Certification examinations including ITPEC IP, FE, AP exams and MCPA Certified Network Associate (NA) and Network Professional (NP) exams
• DevCon Myanmar
• MCPA Quiz
• MCPA Professional Series

Products and services

• ITPEC Examinations (IT Passport, Fundamental Engineer, Applied Engineer) International IT professional certification examinations (IT Passport, Fundamental Engineer, Applied Engineer) administered by MCPA on behalf of ITPEC and recognized across 7 Asia-Pacific countries including Myanmar, Japan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Members receive 50% discount with 3-month membership tenure.
• MCPA Certified Network Associate (NA) Exam Entry-level network certification exam administered by MCPA testing knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and infrastructure for ICT professionals seeking foundational networking credentials.
• MCPA Certified Network Professional (NP) Exam Advanced network certification exam administered by MCPA testing professional-level networking skills and expertise for ICT professionals pursuing advanced networking credentials.
• AI Training Courses (AI for Professionals Basic and AI for Developers Part 1) Paid training programs covering practical AI application in business and software development, jointly certified by MCPA and STI Myanmar College. AI for Professionals (Basic) priced at 200,000 MMK; AI for Developers (Part 1) priced at 450,000 MMK.
• ICT Laboratory Sessions Hands-on practical training sessions covering topics such as Cisco Router/Switch configuration, Service Oriented Architecture, and VMware virtualization, delivered to MCPA members as part of the membership benefits and professional development offerings.
• MCPA Professional Series Publications Technical books and publications authored by ICT professionals and sold to enthusiasts and practitioners, covering topics such as Data Analytics Tools (Power BI) and other ICT subjects under the MCPA Professional Series imprint.
• MCPA Membership Services Annual MCPA membership program offering five tiers (Student, Associate, Professional, Fellow, Honorary) with benefits including preferential pricing on training programs and reduced-rate examination registration, networking opportunities, and access to MCPA events.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APT (Asia Pacific Telecommunity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025APT supports MCPA's Young Professionals and Students Programme (APTYPS) including competitions in cybersecurity chatbot development, robotics (IoT Smart Challenge), and other ICT areas. MCPA coordinates Myanmar's participation in APT programs.
• ACE Data SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Company visited during MCPA-organized Industry Tours for university students. One of the tech companies supporting student exposure to ICT industry.
• Yadanarpon TeleportminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017ISP company visited during MCPA-organized Industry Tours. Part of the tech ecosystem exposure for students.
• Kanaung HubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Technology hub and co-working space visited during MCPA Industry Tours. Also hosts Oracle Technology Day events with MCPA.
• Kernellix Pte., LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Company visited during MCPA Industry Tours providing exposure to tech industry operations for students.
• NetScriper Web Design CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Web design company visited during MCPA-organized Industry Tours.
• JobNetminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017MCPA supported JobNet IT & Tech Career Expo 2017 as a Supporting Association. JobNet organizes tech career fairs with MCPA executive participation.
• ITPEC (Information Technology Professionals Examination Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCPA serves as the Myanmar representative for ITPEC, administering internationally recognized IT certification exams (IT Passport, Fundamental IT Engineer, and Applied IT Engineer examinations) across 7 APAC countries including Japan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
• STI Myanmar CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership to offer AI professional courses including AI for Professionals (Basic) and AI for Developers (Part 1). MCPA and STI jointly certify graduates of these programs.
• Union of Myanmar e-National Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCPA operates under the guidelines of the Union of Myanmar e-National Task Force, the national body coordinating Myanmar's ICT development and digital transformation initiatives.
• Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCPA operates under the guidelines of Myanmar Computer Federation, the umbrella organization for computer professionals associations in Myanmar. Also partnered with MCPA for Myanmar Unicode promotion.
• Myanmar Blogger Society (MBS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partner for ethics and technology seminars. MBS is a youth-led technology organization that organizes BarCamp Yangon and other tech events.
• Myanmar Engineers Association (MES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCPA and MES signed MoU for AI Enabled Professional Course collaboration, jointly developing AI training programs for professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IEEE Computer Society: Global professional organization offering certifications, publications, and conferences for computing professionals. Comparable to MCPA as a larger, globally established incumbent operating a parallel ICT professional membership and certification model.
• CompTIA: Global vendor-neutral IT certification body offering credentials similar in positioning to MCPA's Network Associate/Professional and ITPEC exams. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in the same IT certification category MCPA operates in.
• Pearson VUE: Global computer-based testing and certification delivery provider that administers ITPEC and many other IT exams worldwide. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in the same exam administration and certification delivery value chain MCPA participates in.
• Singapore Computer Society: Established national ICT professional association in Singapore offering certifications, training, and community programs. Comparable as a larger, more mature version of MCPA's professional association model in a neighboring APAC market.

Regional players

• Vietnam Computer Association: National ICT professional association in Vietnam and fellow ITPEC member-country body. Comparable to MCPA as a Southeast Asian peer administering the same ITPEC certification framework for its domestic ICT workforce.
• Philippine Computer Society: National professional association for ICT professionals in the Philippines and a fellow ITPEC member-country body. Directly comparable as a peer professional association operating under similar APAC government-aligned frameworks and administering ITPEC certification exams.
• Bangladesh Computer Society: National ICT professional association in Bangladesh and fellow ITPEC member-country body. Directly comparable as a South Asian peer operating the same certification and professional development model for ICT practitioners.
• Sri Lanka Computer Society: National professional body for ICT practitioners in Sri Lanka and an ITPEC member-country participant. Comparable as a regional peer running the same ITPEC exam administration and ICT professional development model.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering IT, AI and professional certification courses at scale. Comparable as an emerging competitor to MCPA's AI for Professionals/Developers training business, serving Myanmar learners online at lower price points.

Direct peers

• Japan Information Technology Engineers Examination Center: Founder and lead member of the ITPEC council that MCPA participates in. Directly comparable as the originating body for the IT Passport, Fundamental Engineer and Applied Engineer examinations that MCPA administers in Myanmar.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mcpamyanmar.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myanmar-computer-professionals-associations

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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