Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios - TECMD

What Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios - TECMD does

Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios (TecMD) is a private non-profit higher education institution headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, legally established by Resolution 9168 of August 6, 1987 from the Ministry of National Education. The institution operates as part of the broader Minuto de Dios Organization (founded by Padre García Herreros, with origins dating to 1955) and specializes in delivering 100% virtual technical professional education programs across four academic schools: Escuela de Tecnología Digital, Escuela de Ciencias Empresariales y Economía Digital, Escuela de Ciencias de la Comunicación y Estrategias Digitales, and Escuela de Energías Renovables y Sostenibilidad. TecMD currently holds 17 SNIES-registered technical professional programs plus 2 technical labor programs, with curricula focused on digital economy skills including software programming, cloud computing, cybersecurity, mobile app development, digital marketing, e-commerce, fintech, business intelligence, and renewable energy systems. The institution is led by Rector Carlos Alberto Cristancho Rivera (with Javier Arango as Acting Rector e) and Vicerrectora Académica y de Operaciones Marcela Franco Pinilla.

The institution operates on a tuition-based revenue model with pricing of approximately $2,701,000 COP per academic period, reducible to $1,486,000 COP through institutional subsidies (~45% discount). Programs are completed in four academic periods (approximately 18 months). Revenue is diversified through multiple channel partners: government scholarship programs (Bogotá's Agencia Atenea 'Jóvenes a la E' providing 100% tuition plus living stipends; Cundinamarca Más Profesional forgivable credit; Risaralda 'Súmale a la Educación'), corporate partnerships (Coopetrol, Enel Codensa, Congente, Ministerio de Defensa, Outsourcing companies offering 10-70% employee discounts), the Lumni-Fondo Diageo financing fund, and articulation agreements with Colegio Minuto de Dios and Colegio Católico La Sabana for secondary-to-tertiary pathways. The core technology platform consists of a virtual learning management system at campus.tecmd.edu.co with online enrollment, digital content delivery, and Bitrix24 CRM for institutional operations. A continuing education platform, MD Tec+ (tecmas.edu.co), extends the offering into subscription-based ongoing professional development with Ultra (semester) and Master (annual) tiers.

TecMD's go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer virtual education supplemented by referral channels through government and corporate partners, with marketing primarily executed through owned digital properties (tecmd.edu.co) and social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. The institution's value proposition centers on rapid labor market entry for underserved populations (including Colombia's 2.6 million 'nini' youth), aligned with 72% national technical graduate employability and 92% employability cited specifically for software programming graduates. The student journey includes program selection, online enrollment, document submission, and online payment, with graduation ceremonies held at Teatro Minuto de Dios (the most recent cohort of 84 students graduating December 12, 2025).

Name

Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios - TECMD

Legal name

Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios

Website

https://tecmd.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios (TecMD) is a Bogotá-based non-profit higher education institution delivering 100% virtual technical professional programs across 17 SNIES-registered offerings in digital technology, business, communications, and renewable energy, serving underserved Colombian youth and working adults seeking rapid labor market entry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for technical professional programs. Tuition pricing varies by program with standard MEN pricing around $2,701,000 COP per period, with subsidies reducing costs to approximately $1,486,000 COP. Additional revenue from enrollment/registration fees, educational rights (derechos pecuniarios), and continuing education programs through MD Tec+ platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios (TecMD) is a private non-profit higher education institution that delivers 17 SNIES-registered technical professional programs and 2 technical labor programs entirely virtually. Programs are organized across four academic schools covering digital technology, business and digital economy, digital communication strategies, and renewable energy/sustainability. The institution also operates the MD Tec+ subscription platform for continuing education.

Product overview

Fundación Politécnico Minuto de Dios (TecMD) is an educational institution offering 17 technical professional programs and 2 technical labor programs, all delivered 100% virtually. The institution operates four academic schools: (1) Escuela de Tecnología Digital (offering programs in Information Systems, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Database Management, Mobile Apps, Cloud Computing, and Software Programming); (2) Escuela de Ciencias Empresariales y Economía Digital (offering E-Commerce, Digital Accounting/Finance, Fintech, and Business Intelligence programs); (3) Escuela de Ciencias de la Comunicación y Estrategias Digitales (offering Digital Marketing, CRM Customer Relations, Digital Sales Advisory, and Digital Content Creation programs); and (4) Escuela de Energías Renovables y Sostenibilidad (offering Renewable Energy and Industrial Process Improvement programs). Programs are priced at $2,701,000 COP with subsidies available down to $1,486,000 COP. The institution also offers MD Tec+ as a continuing education platform for ongoing professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Técnico Profesional en Operación de Sistemas de Información A technical professional program focused on operating, controlling, maintaining, and supporting information and communication systems, including diagnosis and resolution of network, peripheral devices, hardware, software, computer equipment, database, and internet issues. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Construcción y Operación de Sitios Web A program focused on maintaining, supervising, and supporting the construction and operation of websites according to technical specifications and user requirements. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Servicios de Seguridad Informática A program focused on operating, monitoring, and maintaining computer security systems, applying technical procedures for vulnerability detection, threat identification, incident logging, and information security verification. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Aseguramiento y Procesamiento de Bases de Datos A program focused on structuring and administering databases through registration, update, query, backup, and information control activities. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web Móviles A program focused on developing web and mobile applications according to client functional requirements, and installing, configuring, and monitoring web sites and servers. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Procesos de Cloud Computing A program focused on applying procedures for administration and configuration of cloud software, platform, or infrastructure services according to technical requirements and business continuity strategies, using Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure platforms. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Programación de Software A program focused on software development skills, including programming logic, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++ languages, preparing students for the IT sector. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Operaciones de Comercio Electrónico A program focused on generating, executing, and operating strategic online marketing processes, participating in e-commerce strategy implementation and web analytics. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Operaciones Fintech A program focused on fintech operations within the digital financial services sector. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Procesos de Inteligencia de Negocios A program focused on business intelligence processes and data analysis for organizational decision-making. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Operaciones Contables y Financieras Digitales A program focused on administrative, financial, and accounting management for small and medium enterprises using digital tools. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Asesoría Comercial para Soluciones Digitales A program focused on explaining, demonstrating, and advising on sales of products and services involving digital technology solutions, including IT and communications products. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Procesos de Mercadeo Digital A program focused on executing advertising campaigns through content adaptation and digital advertising management on platforms, websites, and social media, developing brand identity and conversion funnel management. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Relacionamiento Digital con Clientes Enfoque CRM A program focused on operating and supporting customer relationship management (CRM) through digital multi-channels, including internal and external customer service. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Creación de Contenidos Digitales A program focused on producing, managing, and disseminating digital content for products, services, and brands using graphic, audiovisual, and narrative tools. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Montaje y Mantenimiento de Energías Renovables A program focused on diagnosing, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and implementing solar and wind energy systems, aligned with sustainable development goals. Delivered 100% virtually.
• Técnico Profesional en Mejoramiento de Procesos Industriales A program focused on industry 4.0 with knowledge in automation, efficiency, and productivity for industrial process improvement. Delivered 100% virtually.
• MD Tec+ (Educación Continua) A continuous education and professional development platform offering subscription courses (Ultra semestral, Master anual) for ongoing skill development beyond the technical professional programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% employability rate for technical and technological graduates (national statistic from Ministry of Education)
• +3 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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooperativa Minuto de DioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit union partner providing educational financing options to students. Listed as ally for educational credit (créditos educativos) on institutional wellness page, supporting student access to education through cooperative financing solutions.
• Agencia Atenea (Bogotá)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict agency for higher education, science, and technology. TecMD participates in the 'Jóvenes a la E' scholarship program providing 100% tuition coverage plus 1 SMMLV living stipend per period. TecMD is among 40 private universities participating, offering 3,900+ scholarships in fourth convocatoria.
• Gobernación de CundinamarcacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental government providing forgivable educational credit through 'Cundinamarca Más Profesional' program. Covers up to 5 SMMLV per academic period for eligible residents to study in any of 17 technical professional programs.
• Enel CodensaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company partnership through 'Enel Conecta' loyalty program. Provides 100% enrollment discount, 10% tuition discount for enrolled programs, and 15% discount on MD Tec+ subscription platform for company affiliates.
• CoopetrolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative fuel company partnership providing educational benefits. Free enrollment, 15% tuition discount on technical programs, and 20% discount on continuing education programs for workers and associates.
• CongenteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative providing 10% tuition discount on technical professional programs and discounts on MD Tec+ Ultra and Master subscriptions for collaborators, associates, and immediate family members.
• Ministerio de Defensa Nacional de ColombiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDefense ministry partnership covering military and civilian personnel. Free enrollment, tuition discount on technical programs, and group discounts (5-30%) for continuing education. Covers active, retired, pensioned military and their families.
• Outsourcing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutsourcing firm partnership with group discounts ranging from 20-60% depending on enrollment size (1-90+ employees). Includes free courses and discounts on educational rights (derechos pecuniarios).
• Colegio Minuto de DioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school articulation partnership allowing students in grades 10-11 to begin technical professional training simultaneously with secondary education. Enables completion in 3 semesters through knowledge homologation.
• Colegio Católico La SabanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic school partnership providing 50% discount first semester, 30% second semester on technical programs for active students, graduates, administrative/academic staff and families.
• Municipio de TabiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership providing tuition discounts and MD Tec+ platform access for municipal employees, contractors, residents, and their immediate families.
• ConsuerteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization partnership providing tuition discounts on technical and continuing education for workers and families, with benefits on MD Tec+ annual and semester subscriptions.
• CuponStarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLoyalty program partnership offering discounts on MD Tec+ Ultra (semester) and Master (annual) subscriptions for program affiliates.
• Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (Uniminuto)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution within Minuto de Dios organization. Provides articulation pathways for TecMD graduates to continue to professional and technological degrees. Hosts TecMD events including graduation ceremonies and student activities.
• Gobernación de RisaraldacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental government partnership through 'Súmale a la Educación' agreement providing technical education to Risaralda youth. Has graduated over 105 students from programs in e-commerce and digital CRM.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Universidad ECCI: Colombian private university offering technical and professional programs with significant virtual/distance modality. Comparable in private higher education positioning and technical program focus.
• Politécnico Grancolombiano: Major Colombian private higher education institution offering technical and professional programs including virtual modalities. Directly comparable in target market (Colombian working-age students) and product category (technical/vocational higher education).
• Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD): Colombia's largest open and distance public university offering technical and professional programs virtually. Directly comparable in virtual delivery model, geographic reach, and target demographic across Colombia.
• Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina (Areandina): Colombian private higher education institution with virtual technical and professional programs. Comparable in private tuition-based model, multi-region delivery, and focus on workforce-relevant technical credentials.
• Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (Uniminuto): Sister institution within the Minuto de Dios network offering professional and technological degree programs. Directly comparable as a Colombian private higher education institution within the same parent ecosystem, and serves as the articulation pathway for TecMD graduates.
• Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior (CUN): Colombian private higher education institution with technical professional and technological programs delivered virtually. Directly comparable in target market and educational offering structure.

Emerging players

• Crehana: Latin American online skills platform offering 1,400+ certifiable courses to TecMD graduates via partnership. Comparable in online skills/continuing education delivery to Spanish-speaking learners in the region.
• Domestika: Online creative and digital skills education platform serving Spanish-speaking markets. Comparable in virtual course delivery, Spanish-language content, and creative/digital economy focus.

Broad incumbents

• SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje): Colombia's national government vocational training institution offering free technical programs nationwide. Overlaps significantly on technical training content and target demographic, but operates as a publicly funded incumbent rather than a private tuition-based model.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tecmilenio / Online): Mexico's largest private university with expanding online programs across Latin America. Comparable as a regional broad incumbent in higher education with virtual delivery capabilities and digital-economy curriculum focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdmvz_oSxEL7Ipk-epL6qdQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/TecMinuto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tecminuto
• Instagraminstagram.com/tec_minuto
• TikToktiktok.com/@tecmd.edu?_t=8W7SgA1uzlW&_r=1

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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