Tehran Institute of Technology (MFT)

What Tehran Institute of Technology (MFT) does

Tehran Institute of Technology (MFT, legal name مجتمع فنی تهران / Tehran Technical Complex) is a private vocational and technical training institution founded in 1979 by Dr. Saeed Saadat. It operates as Iran's largest private ICT training institution, with 50+ authorized training centers across Iran and neighboring countries and a workforce of 251-500 employees. The platform is organized into 16 specialized departments covering ICT, engineering sciences, electrical and electronics, foreign languages, children and youth, health sciences, architecture, fashion technology, arts and cinema, financial sciences and accounting, management and business, marine industries, protocol and tourism, and law. Course delivery uses four modalities — in-person, online, hybrid, and self-paced — supported by a virtual classroom platform with seven-day post-session recording availability and an online Persian/English certificate verification system.

The underlying technology stack is a blended learning platform: a website (mftplus.com) serves as the course catalog, registration portal, and student login hub, with online certificate verification, an electronic job-matching service (KarTalen / MFT Talent), and an international cooperation unit handling credential translation and internationally recognized certifications. Content depth is reinforced by Dibagaran Tehran, a wholly-owned publishing subsidiary with over 3,000 published educational titles. The business operates under ISO 9001, ISO 10015, ISO 10668, ISO 10002, and ISO 10004 certifications, holds a Consumer Rights Protection certification, and is licensed by Iran's Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) as the country's first authorized computer science education center.

MFT's revenue model rests on four streams: per-course tuition fees paid by individual learners (one-time/perpetual license model, IRR 25M–608M per course), corporate and organizational training contracts (Amuzesh-haye Sazmani), TVTO-aligned examination and certification services, and book publishing through Dibagaran Tehran. Distribution combines a direct multi-branch physical network with a 50+ authorized reseller/representative system, plus online self-serve registration. Customer segments span individual learners (school-age through working professionals), corporate and government organizations, children and youth, and international/expatriate candidates seeking credential translation. Pricing is tiered with seasonal demand-generation campaigns such as Norooz holiday camps offering up to 30% early-bird discounts.

Name

Tehran Institute of Technology (MFT)

Legal name

مجتمع فنی تهران (Tehran Technical Complex)

Website

https://mftplus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tehran Institute of Technology (MFT) is Iran's largest private technical-vocational training institution, operating 50+ authorized centers and serving individual learners, corporate clients, and youth across 16 disciplines through in-person, online, and hybrid delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABAFAO

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Technical & IT Skills Training

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Technical education programs
• Professional skills training
• ICT training courses
• Corporate workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran, Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices57 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Enrollment Fees: Revenue is generated through one-time per-course tuition fees paid by students at enrollment. Courses range widely in price depending on department, duration, and format (in-person vs. online). Discounts are offered for seasonal programs such as Norooz camps with tiered early-bird pricing.
2. Corporate/Organizational Training: Organizational training (Amuzesh-haye Sazmani) services are provided to businesses and government agencies, likely on a contract or group enrollment basis.
3. Exam and Certification Services: TVTO (Technical and Vocational Training Organization) aligned testing and certification services are offered, including exams aligned with national standards.
4. Book Publishing: Subsidiary publishing house (Dibaqaran Tehran) generates revenue from sale of over 3,000 published educational titles across technical, engineering, and professional domains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tehran Institute of Technology (MFT) is Iran's largest private vocational and technical training institution, operating 50+ training centers across Iran and neighboring countries. It delivers skill-based courses across 15+ departments (ICT, engineering, electrical/electronics, foreign languages, health, architecture, management, law, fashion, arts, marine industries, etc.) through in-person, online, hybrid, and self-paced delivery formats, complemented by a publishing house (Dibagaran Tehran), corporate training services, job placement (KarTalen), and international credentialing.

Product overview

Tehran Institute of Technology (MFT) operates as a comprehensive vocational training platform with a hub-and-spoke architecture. The core offering is the MFT training network comprising 50+ education centers across Iran, with Dibagaran Tehran Publishing (مؤسسه فرهنگی هنری دیباگران تهران) providing over 3,000 textbook titles to support curriculum. The institute is organized into 16 specialized departments including ICT, Engineering Sciences, Electrical & Electronics, Foreign Languages, Children & Youth, Health Sciences, Architecture, Fashion Technology, Arts & Cinema, Financial Sciences & Accounting, Management & Business, Marine Industries, Protocol & Tourism, and Law. The platform delivers courses through 4 execution methods (in-person, online, blended) and supports students with certificate verification, electronic job matching (کارتلنت), corporate training, and international affairs services. The ICT department serves as the flagship program, established as Iran's first authorized computer science education center, while the publishing house provides supplementary educational materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT Department Training Services (فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات)

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum passing score of 60/100 required for certificate issuance, with electronic certificates available in both Persian and English for online verification.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Islamic Azad University of GilanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTehran Institute of Technology signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for scientific, educational, and research cooperation with Islamic Azad University of Gilan, branch in Rasht. The partnership aims to enhance academic and training collaboration between the two institutions.
• Yadavaran Charity Foundation (Yavarane Itam)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTehran Institute of Technology signed an MoU with Yadavaran Itam Charity Foundation for youth empowerment. The partnership focuses on skills training and employment support for young people supported by the charity.
• Turkish UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives from Turkish universities met with Tehran Institute of Technology's management to explore international academic and training collaboration opportunities. The meeting indicates mutual interest in cross-border educational partnerships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• AMIDEAST: U.S.-based nonprofit operating English-language, workforce, and professional training programs across the Middle East and North Africa. Comparable to MFT's language department and international credentialing role across the region.

Direct peers

• NIIT Limited: Indian multinational offering IT training, vocational skills, and corporate learning programs across multiple emerging markets. Comparable to MFT's blend of individual ICT training plus corporate workforce development (Amuzesh-haye Sazmani).
• Aptech Limited: India-headquartered vocational training company with global franchise footprint focused on IT, aviation, hospitality, and management training. Operates a similar hub-and-spoke authorized-center model with mid-Eastern and African presence, mirroring MFT's department structure and distribution approach.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global franchise network of in-person IT and computer training centers, offering vocational courses in programming, networking, and professional skills. Highly comparable to MFT's ICT department plus 50+ physical training center model, especially in emerging markets.

Emerging players

• Simplilearn: Online bootcamp and certification provider for IT, project management (PMP/PMBOK), and digital skills. Competes with MFT's ICT and engineering/project management courses via online self-paced delivery that complements rather than replaces physical centers.
• Pluralsight: Technology-focused online learning platform for developers, IT operations, and cybersecurity training. Competitor to MFT's ICT department for online/self-paced learners seeking enterprise-grade technical upskilling.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Global enterprise learning company offering corporate digital training, leadership development, and compliance content. Comparable to MFT's organizational/corporate training unit (Amuzesh-haye Sazmani) at much larger scale and a key B2B competitor.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver certificate programs. Competes with MFT's international certification and MBA-adjacent offerings, especially for diaspora and global Iranian learners.
• Udemy: Open online marketplace with hundreds of thousands of courses in IT, business, design, and personal development. Broad pricing pressure reference point for MFT's individual course tuitions across all 16 departments.
• LinkedIn Learning: Professional development video course platform integrated with LinkedIn's professional network. Competes with MFT's self-paced online modality for individual professionals seeking management, business, and digital skills courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tehran-institute-of-technology-mft

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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