South Industrial Management Institute

What South Industrial Management Institute does

South Industrial Management Institute (SIMI) is the Fars Province branch of Iran's Industrial Management Organization, a state-affiliated professional training institution headquartered in Shiraz. Founded under a parent organization with more than 60 years of operating history (dating to 1963), SIMI delivers short-term professional courses, diploma programs, and MBA-level qualifications across IT, engineering, management, languages, and creative arts disciplines. Course delivery occurs in-person at the Shiraz facility, online through the SIMI portal, and via dedicated virtual classroom servers (ac01/ac02), enabling both local and remote participation.

The curriculum spans vocational credentials (ICDL, Python, Revit, Civil 3D, Aspen Plus), management programs (MBA, secretarial skills, MA in psychology), language training (English, German), and creative disciplines (photography, costume design, sewing, makeup). Recent additions include a 25-hour Professional Prompt Engineering course and updated engineering software tracks targeting petrochemical, oil/gas, and construction-sector demand. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time course fees (entry-level ICDL priced around 75,000 Tomans), premium subscription tiers (up to 42,000,000 Tomans), and bespoke corporate training contracts with state-owned enterprises and government agencies. The institute co-hosts national academic events with Zand Higher Education Institute and holds partnerships with the International Training Center (ITC) and Innovation and Bloom Fund for entrepreneurship training.

Customer segments split between B2B (state-owned enterprises in petrochemical, oil/gas, and telecom, plus government agencies) and B2C (individual students purchasing courses for career credentialing). Strategic positioning leverages state-affiliated status, parent-organization brand equity, and recognized certifications to compete for institutional training contracts while serving individual learners through direct enrollment. External validation includes the 23rd National Organizational Excellence Award received in 2025.

Name

South Industrial Management Institute

Legal name

Sazman-e Modiriat-e Sanatii – Nmayandegiye Fars (سازمان مدیریت صنعتی – نمایندگی فارس)

Website

https://simi.ir

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Industrial Management Institute is a Shiraz-based, state-affiliated training institute and branch of Iran's Industrial Management Organization, delivering professional courses in IT, engineering, management, languages, and creative arts to individual students and state-owned enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Vocational Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA), Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Professional certification
• Executive education
• IT training
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Shiraz

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Short-term Professional Courses: One-time paid courses ranging from 75,000 to 16,115,000 Tomans covering IT, engineering, graphic design, photography, languages, and business skills
2. MBA/DBA Executive Programs: Advanced management education programs including MBA Project Management (512 hours), one-year MBA (42,000,000 Tomans), EMBA (704 hours), and DBA degrees offered at premium pricing
3. Corporate Training Services: Customized training programs for organizations and government agencies, including specialized workshops for petrochemical, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

South Industrial Management Institute delivers vocational and professional training courses across IT, engineering, management, languages, and creative arts disciplines. Course portfolio includes software certifications (MATLAB, CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, programming languages), executive programs (MBA with Project Management specialization, DBA, EMBA), and specialized technical training (laptop repair, process simulation). Courses are delivered in-person at the Shiraz facility, online via virtual classroom servers, or in hybrid formats, with credentials issued by the nationally recognized Industrial Management Organization.

Product overview

The South Industrial Management Institute (سازمان مدیریت صنعتی – نمایندگی فارس), located in Shiraz, Iran, is the Fars provincial branch of Iran's Industrial Management Organization, offering a broad portfolio of vocational and professional training courses. The institute operates as a multi-departmental training organization providing in-person, online, and blended learning delivery. Its course portfolio includes software and technology programs (such as MATLAB, CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Power BI, programming languages like PHP/MySQL, JavaScript, C#, Android, React/Angular, SEO, WordPress, SQL Server, and professional tools like Revit, ETABS, Tekla, Civil3D, HAP, Aspen Hysys, Aspen Plus, ArcGIS), management programs (MBA with various specializations including Project Management, DBA, and EMBA), language training (English at multiple levels and TTC for teachers), creative arts (graphic design, photography, videography, interior design, fashion design, illustration), and technical skills (laptop/computer repair, mobile repair). The institute also runs specialized courses on entrepreneurship, business management, accounting, and international trade. Credentials issued by the Industrial Management Organization are among the most recognized certificates in Iran and many foreign countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASP.NET Core Web Development Course A 150-hour comprehensive web design course using the ASP.NET Core framework covering server-side web development for IT professionals and developers seeking to build modern web applications.
• MATLAB Course Comprehensive MATLAB software course covering numerical computing, matrix manipulation, plotting, programming, and applications across engineering and computer science disciplines for engineers and technical professionals.
• CATIA Course Comprehensive CATIA software course for 3D modeling, assembly design, drafting, and sheet metal design by Dassault Systèmes, targeted at mechanical engineers and industrial designers.
• SolidWorks Course Comprehensive SolidWorks course covering 2D/3D drafting, modeling, assembly, drawing preparation, surface design, sheet metal, and introductory simulation for mechanical engineers and product designers.
• AutoCAD Course Computer-aided drafting and industrial component modeling course using AutoCAD, covering 2D drafting and industrial drawing standards for engineers and drafters.
• Adobe Photoshop Course Comprehensive Photoshop course covering image editing, layers, filters, color correction, masking, typography, and vector tools for graphic designers and creative professionals.
• Adobe Illustrator Course Vector graphics design course using Adobe Illustrator covering logo creation, vector illustration, character design, and icon creation for graphic designers.
• Adobe After Effects Course Motion graphics and video compositing course using Adobe After Effects covering animation, masking, text animation, expressions, and visual effects for video professionals.
• Comprehensive Excel Course Comprehensive Excel course covering spreadsheets, formulas, functions, data sorting, charts, database operations, and printing for office professionals and analysts.
• Microsoft Power BI Course Business intelligence dashboard course using Microsoft Power BI covering data visualization, DAX formulas, report building, and sharing via web and mobile for analysts and managers.
• MBA – Project Management Master of Business Administration with Project Management specialization covering portfolio management, risk, procurement, and Agile methodologies. 3 semesters (1.5 years), 512 hours, 32 units.
• ICDL Comprehensive Course Comprehensive ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) course covering fundamental IT skills required for employment in government and private sector organizations.
• English Language Program (Levels 1-9) English language training program at multiple proficiency levels (Pre-Level through Level 9) using the American English File textbook series, with placement testing available before enrollment.
• Comprehensive Graphic Design Program Comprehensive graphic design program covering visual arts principles, Photoshop, Illustrator, branding, logo design, and advertising design, 167 hours.
• Laptop and Computer Repair Course Specialized laptop and computer hardware/software repair course covering electronics, motherboards, power supplies, monitors, hard drives, BGA rework, and firmware programming for technicians.
• English Teacher Training Course (TTC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Training entrepreneurs with international perspective through 112-hour programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ITC - International Trade CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024International partnership for entrepreneurship development program targeting 200 young Iranian entrepreneurs. The program includes 112 hours of training with instructors from both ITC and SIMI, focusing on international entrepreneurship perspectives. SIMI stated they will expand international programs based on this collaboration.
• Innovation and Bloom Fund (صندوق نوآوری و شکوفایی)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIMI operates as an agent/broker for the Innovation and Bloom Fund, providing entrepreneurship training programs and services in partnership with this financial institution.
• Zand Higher Education Institute Shiraz (موسسه آموزش عالی زند شیراز)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 2nd National Conference on New Perspectives in Management and Accounting with AI and Digital Transformation approach, demonstrating academic partnership for research and knowledge development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Enterprise-focused corporate training and talent development platform offering courses in technology, leadership, and business. Comparable to SIMI's corporate training and executive education revenue stream.
• Simplilearn: Professional certification training provider focused on IT, project management (PMP), and digital skills with corporate training solutions. Closely comparable to SIMI's PMP/MBA Project Management and IT certification offerings.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver professional certificates and degree programs. Comparable in providing MBA-style and IT certification content, but at a global rather than Iranian scale.
• Udemy: Global marketplace for online professional and technical courses. Comparable course categories (programming, design, business, engineering software) but operates as an open marketplace rather than an institutionally-branded training provider.
• LinkedIn Learning: Subscription-based professional development library spanning business, technology, and creative skills. Overlaps with SIMI's broad professional course catalog and serves working professionals seeking skill upgrading.

Direct peers

• Maktabkhooneh: Iran's largest MOOC platform offering university-level and professional courses online across IT, engineering, and business. Directly comparable as a multi-discipline professional training provider serving Iranian learners with both self-paced and live instruction.
• Quera: Iranian technical education and assessment platform focused on programming, computer science, and data skills. Overlaps with SIMI's IT/programming course portfolio and targets the same Iranian learner base pursuing technology careers.
• Nikamooz: Iranian IT and professional training provider offering programming, networking, and software courses. Comparable as a regional player focused on technical and professional certification training within the Iranian market.
• Faradars: Iranian online education platform with thousands of video courses spanning programming, engineering, design, and business. Comparable to SIMI in course catalog breadth and target audience of working professionals seeking practical skill certification.

Regional players

• NIIT Limited: India-headquartered technical and professional skills training provider with global delivery across IT, banking, and management. Comparable in course portfolio structure (IT, management, language) and corporate training model, though primarily serving South Asian and emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simi-ir

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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