Project SPARTA PH

What Project SPARTA PH does

Project SPARTA (Smarter Philippines through Data Analytics R&D, Training and Adoption) is a Philippine government education initiative operated by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), headquartered in Pasig City. Founded in 2019 with grant funding from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and founding partners including the Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines (AAP) and Coursebank, SPARTA delivers online data science and analytics education to Filipino learners and government institutions. Its core offering comprises six structured learning pathways (Data Associate, Data Steward, Data Analyst, Analytics Manager, Data Engineer, and Data Scientist) supplemented by twelve microspecializations spanning computing, data governance, data visualization, operational analytics, statistical techniques, research methods, and domain-specific verticals such as finance, human resources, urban planning, and public policy.

The program runs on DAP's proprietary Linang learning management system, which has housed SPARTA courses since 2023, replacing the earlier Coursebank platform. Delivery combines self-paced online courses through Linang with synchronous Live Course Sessions conducted via Zoom Communications. Curriculum assets also support hackathons, open data challenges, and LGU engagement programs intended to build a practitioner community and advance smart governance practices.

SPARTA operated on a fully grant-funded free model for its first four years (2019–2023). In its fifth year (2024) it transitioned to a paid model: pathway enrollments range from PhP 4,999 to PhP 13,999; microspecializations are priced between PhP 2,999 and PhP 3,999; combined bundles are priced at PhP 6,995; and individual courses are available at PhP 999. Limited scholarship slots are retained. Primary customers are individual Filipino learners, with secondary engagement toward government agencies and LGUs. Marketing and enrollment run through the Smart Governance Portal, Linktree, and an active Facebook community group.

Name

Project SPARTA PH

Legal name

Development Academy of the Philippines - Project SPARTA

Website

https://sparta.dap.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project SPARTA is a Philippine government initiative under the Development Academy of the Philippines that delivers online data science and analytics education to Filipino learners and government institutions via six learning pathways, twelve microspecializations, and the proprietary Linang learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Data Science and Analytics Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Science & Analytics Learning Platforms (EDAFANAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Statistics & Data Analysis Tutoring (EDANAAAH)

Keywords

• Online data science training
• Analytics education programs
• E-learning platform
• Professional certification pathways
• Smart governance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasig City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paid DSA Courses: As of Year 5 (2024), SPARTA launched paid Data Science and Analytics courses. The program was previously funded through a DOST grant for the first four years and is now transitioning to a paid model with scholarship grants available for a limited number of slots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Project SPARTA delivers online data science and analytics education through six learning pathways and twelve microspecializations, available as self-paced courses on the DAP-owned Linang platform and as live instructor-led sessions via Zoom. The program also offers an Executive Course in Data Science and supports smart governance initiatives through open data, hackathons, and LGU engagement activities.

Product overview

Project SPARTA (Smarter Philippines through Data Analytics R&D, Training, and Adoption) is a Philippine government initiative by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) that provides online education and training in data science and analytics. The program consists of six main learning pathways (Data Associate, Data Steward, Data Analyst, Analytics Manager, Data Engineer, and Data Scientist) and twelve microspecializations covering areas such as Data Governance, Data Visualization, Operational Analytics, and various domain knowledge areas. Courses are delivered through DAP's own Linang learning platform and include both self-paced online courses and live instructor-led sessions via Zoom. The program also includes partnerships, hackathons, open data challenges, and community engagement activities to foster a community of Data Science and Analytics practitioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Associate Pathway An entry-level learning pathway covering how to source, process, analyze data, and provide reports to explain insights. Requires no domain expertise. Delivered via the Linang platform.
• Data Steward Pathway A learning pathway covering how to manage organizational data, including data processing, data policies, and data guidelines. Delivered via the Linang platform.
• Data Analyst Pathway A learning pathway covering how to leverage data analysis and modeling techniques to solve problems and glean insight across functional domains. Delivered via the Linang platform.
• Analytics Manager Pathway A learning pathway covering how to oversee analytical operations and communicate insights to executives. Delivered via the Linang platform.
• Data Engineer Pathway A learning pathway covering how to build and manage data workflows, pipelines, ETL processes, and platforms. Delivered via the Linang platform.
• Data Scientist Pathway A learning pathway covering how to create sophisticated analytical models used to build new datasets and derive new insights from data. Delivered via the Linang platform.
• DSA Self-Paced Online Courses (Year 5 Paid Package) Self-paced online data science and analytics courses available through DAP's Linang learning platform, covering the six main pathways. Previously free under a DOST grant, now priced from PhP 4,999 to PhP 13,999 per pathway with scholarship grants available for limited slots.
• Live Course Sessions (LCS) - Operational Analytics and Data Visualization Synchronous online learning sessions conducted via Zoom Communications for learners who prefer real-time interaction. Covers the Operational Analytics microspecialization (PhP 2,999) and Data Visualization microspecialization (PhP 3,999), with a combined bundle at PhP 6,995.
• Executive Course in Data Science An advanced executive-level course in data science offered by DAP SPARTA for senior leaders seeking advanced data science knowledge.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)coreOthers · 1 January 2019DAP is the host organization of Project SPARTA. The project was established in 2019 and is a flagship initiative of DAP. Since 2023, DAP-SPARTA has housed its online courses in the DAP's own learning platform called Linang.
• Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines (AAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019AAP was a founding partner in establishing Project SPARTA in 2019, bringing industry expertise to the government education initiative for data science and analytics practitioners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• edX: University-affiliated MOOC platform offering DSA programs and micromasters. Comparable in structured learning offerings, with the additional pull of university-issued credentials.
• Coursera: Large MOOC platform offering university-affiliated DSA specializations and Professional Certificates. Overlaps with SPARTA's pathway model but operates at vastly larger scale with globally recognized credentials.
• Udemy: Global online course marketplace with extensive DSA course catalog at variable price points. Overlaps with SPARTA's individual-course and microspecialization offerings but with marketplace dynamics.
• Asian Institute of Management (AIM): Philippines-based business school offering executive education and data analytics programs. Comparable as a Philippine institutional provider of advanced/executive DSA education.

Direct peers

• DataCamp: Global online platform offering structured data science and analytics learning tracks with certifications. Direct product peer in pathway-style DSA education, though serving a global rather than Philippine audience.
• Springboard: Online bootcamp offering career-focused data science and data analytics tracks with mentor support. Comparable structured-pathway DSA product aimed at career-switching professionals.
• Udacity: Online learning platform historically known for data science nanodegree programs with structured learning paths. Comparable pathway-style DSA product targeting career upskillers.
• Eskwelabs: Philippines-based data science and analytics bootcamp serving Filipino learners with cohort-based programs. Closest direct geographic and product peer to SPARTA, competing for the same local DSA upskilling demand.
• 365 Data Science: Online platform offering structured data science training tracks and certificates. Closely comparable product model to SPARTA's pathway-plus-microspecialization architecture.

Emerging players

• Kaggle Learn: Free micro-courses in data science and machine learning tied to Kaggle's practitioner community. Comparable as a free or low-cost DSA learning resource that competes with SPARTA's paid pathway offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/communitySPARTAPH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/projectspartaph

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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