Tempo Institute

What Tempo Institute does

Tempo Institute is the training and education subsidiary of Tempo Inti Media Group, one of Indonesia's leading media conglomerates. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Jakarta, the institute delivers professional development courses in journalism, writing, communication, and digital media to aspiring journalists, communications professionals, civil servants, and corporate trainees. The curriculum is built and taught by practicing Tempo journalists and editors, which integrates editorial credibility with instructional delivery. Course offerings span self-paced online, interactive live online, hybrid, and fully onsite formats, with a catalog of at least 49 courses and ancillary events such as the annual Tempo Media Week (TMW) forum and Anti-Corruption Campaign Creative workshops.

The business operates a tiered pricing model ranging from Rp 50,000 entry-level Mini Classes up to Rp 5,500,000 for intensive onsite programs, generating volume-led B2C revenue complemented by higher-value B2B contracts with government and institutional clients. Notable B2B partnerships include training programs delivered for Indonesia's KPK and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (Kementerian ESDM), and the municipal agency Disporapar Balikpapan. Sponsorship and scholarship partnerships with Telkom and BCA support access-tier programs. The platform reports a combined alumni base of more than 110,000 across regular and online cohorts.

The institute is led by Director Qaris Tajudin and operates with a staff of approximately 62 employees. It is event-driven in go-to-market, leveraging the Tempo Media brand for audience acquisition, and is a subsidiary within Tempo Inti Media Group rather than a standalone funded entity, so financials are not independently disclosed. Distribution and demand generation are heavily supported by cross-promotion across Tempo's news properties, including Tempo.co.

Name

Tempo Institute

Legal name

Tempo Institute

Website

https://tempoinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tempo Institute is the Jakarta-based training subsidiary of Tempo Inti Media Group, offering journalism, writing, communication, and digital media courses to professionals, civil servants, corporate trainees, and aspiring journalists across self-paced, live, hybrid, and onsite formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

South Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Online Self-Paced Courses (Kelas Mandiri / Kelas Tanpa Batas): Pre-recorded video-based online courses sold as individual purchases or subscription-access products, with prices ranging from Rp 50,000 to Rp 300,000 per course. Revenue generated through one-time purchase or limited-time access models.
2. Interactive Online Courses: Live instructor-led online courses conducted via Zoom over multiple sessions, with cohort-based enrollment and direct mentoring. Prices range from Rp 1,500,000 to Rp 3,500,000 per program.
3. Intensive Onsite and Hybrid Programs: In-person intensive training programs held at TEMPO's office (Gedung TEMPO) or hybrid format, with facilities, training kits, certificates, and ongoing TEMPO Digital access. Priced at Rp 3,500,000 to Rp 5,500,000 per participant.
4. Bundle / Paket Bundling: Discounted multi-course packages combining 2-3 related courses at half the individual price (e.g., Rp 350,000 for a bundle vs Rp 700,000 individually, Rp 450,000 vs Rp 900,000), incentivizing higher average order value.
5. Scholarship / Corporate Training Programs: B2B corporate training engagements and scholarship programs (e.g., with Telkom and BCA for Kelas Tanpa Batas, and government agencies like Disporapar Balikpapan) generating revenue through group enrollments and institutional partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tempo Institute is a training and education subsidiary of Tempo Inti Media Group that delivers courses in journalism, writing, communication, and digital media. It operates across multiple delivery formats including self-paced online, interactive online, hybrid, and onsite intensive programs, serving both individual learners and organizational clients.

Product overview

Tempo Institute is a training and education platform under Tempo Media Group, established in 2009, offering journalism, writing, and communication courses. The company operates a multi-format learning system comprising: Kelas Mandiri (self-paced online courses), Interactive Online Classes (live online sessions), Fully Immersive Onsite Classes (in-person training at Tempo office), and Kelas Hibrida (hybrid format allowing choice between online and offline participation). The course portfolio includes individual courses such as Teknik Menulis untuk Pemula, Menulis Opini: Menembus Meja Redaksi, Jurnalistik Dasar, Jurnalisme Data, Social Media Strategy, Manajemen Isu dan Krisis, and various writing specializations. The company also offers bundled course packages (Paket Belajar) combining multiple related courses at discounted prices, intensive programs like Crafting Impactful Policy Briefs (4-week online) and SPEAK UP Public Speaking (2-day onsite), and the flagship Journalism Intensive + 3-Month Internship program. Course delivery formats range from mini classes (condensed modules) to comprehensive multi-month programs with mentorship and practical assignments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Journalism training courses
• Professional writing courses
• Communication training
• Digital media training

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 regular class alumni and 100,000+ online class alumni trained since 2009.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, notable and minor.

• UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024UNODC co-organized with Tempo Institute and KPK a bootcamp and short video competition 'Kampanye Pilkada Bersih: Stop Jual Beli Suara' to promote clean regional elections and anti-corruption awareness. Nearly 200 video submissions were received from across Indonesia, and 20 selected participants received training from experts.
• KPK (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024KPK partnered with Tempo Institute and UNODC to organize the bootcamp and video competition on anti-corruption and clean elections (Pilkada Bersih). The program included expert training sessions on video production and social media content creation, with winning videos shared across media platforms.
• Disporapar Kota Balikpapan (Dinas Kepemudaan, Olahraga, dan Pariwisata)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 February 2024Disporapar Kota Balikpapan partnered with Tempo Institute in February 2024 to deliver a 3-day technical training (Bimbingan Teknis) for 25 young participants from youth organizations, communities, and universities in Balikpapan, covering article writing, SEO-friendly content creation, and social media video production.
• TelkomnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2020Telkom partnered with Tempo Institute in May 2020 to support the 'Terhubung oleh Harapan' scholarship program, providing free access to online writing classes (Kelas Tanpa Batas) for 150 recipients affected by the pandemic. The partnership aimed to promote unlimited literacy during the pandemic period.
• Bank BCAnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2020Bank BCA partnered with Tempo Institute in May 2020 to support the 'Terhubung oleh Harapan' scholarship program offering free online writing classes to 150 individuals impacted by the pandemic, aligning with BCA's commitment to promoting literacy and community development.
• PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPLN partnered with Tempo Institute for institutional training programs focused on communication and writing skills for PLN staff, as part of Tempo Institute's B2B corporate training offerings.
• Kementerian ESDM (Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources partnered with Tempo Institute for a 2-day infographic design training at Graha Tempo in July 2022, attended by 16 ministry staff. Instructors included Moerat Sitompul (Head of Tempo Multimedia and Digital) and Yosep Suprayogi (Editor-in-Chief of Teras.id).
• Kedutaan Besar Swedia untuk Indonesia (Swedish Embassy in Indonesia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Swedish Embassy in Indonesia supported Tempo Media Week (TMW) events focused on environmental awareness and sustainability, as one of multiple institutional supporters for the annual festival.
• PT Waskita Beton Precast TbkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPT Waskita Beton Precast supported TMW 2023 (Heal The World theme) focused on environmental sustainability, and participated in discussions on green business practices alongside Tempo Institute.
• TelkomselminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelkomsel supported TMW 2023 events as a corporate sponsor, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable business practices as part of the festival's programming.
• Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia (Perpusnas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerpustakaan Nasional (National Library of Indonesia) partnered with Tempo Institute as a venue and supporter for TMW events (2017, 2019) and literacy-focused programs.
• Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge Sector Initiative collaborated with Bappenas and Tempo Institute to organize the KSIxChange webinar series (episode 23), bringing together the Indonesian government and international development partners to discuss cooperation in the new normal era, attended by over 1,200 participants.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Ruangguru: Leading Indonesian ed-tech platform offering online tutoring and supplementary learning. Operates in the same Indonesian market but focuses primarily on K-12 academic subjects rather than professional media training.
• Quipper: Southeast Asian online learning platform operating across Indonesia and the region. Regional peer with overlapping distribution and Indonesian market presence but primarily K-12/academic orientation.
• Zenius: Indonesian online education company focused on K-12 and test preparation. Regional peer competing for Indonesian learners' share-of-wallet but in different subject categories than Tempo Institute.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large MOOC platform offering journalism, communication, and professional writing courses from universities and media organizations. Overlaps with Tempo Institute's professional development catalog but operates at much broader scale and lower price points.
• edX: University-affiliated MOOC platform with journalism, policy, and communication courses from global institutions. Broad incumbent competing for the same professional upskilling demand that Tempo Institute serves through intensive programs.
• BBC Academy: BBC's internal and external training division offering journalism and media production courses. Comparable model of leveraging a globally respected news brand to deliver practitioner-led training programs, though integrated within a broader broadcaster.

Direct peers

• Skillshare: Subscription-based online learning platform with strong presence in creative writing, content creation, and communication courses. Competes for the same Indonesian self-paced learner segment that Tempo Institute addresses with Kelas Mandiri.
• MasterClass: Premium streaming learning platform where practitioners and experts deliver video-based courses. Closely mirrors Tempo Institute's model of monetizing practitioner credibility through premium video content, though at a global scale and broader category set.
• Domestika: Online learning community focused on creative and writing skills taught by working practitioners. Highly comparable course structure (bundles, video lessons, certificates) and practitioner-led pedagogy to Tempo Institute's writing/journalism programs.
• Poynter Institute: US-based journalism training institution offering courses for working journalists and media professionals. Most directly comparable mission and pedagogy to Tempo Institute, although geographically focused on the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TempoInstitute
• YouTubeyoutube.com/TempoInstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/tempoinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tempoinstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/tempo.institute
• TikToktiktok.com/@tempoinstitute

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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