On The Ball College

What On The Ball College does

On The Ball College is a private, for-profit IT and computer training academy founded in 2006 by Kim Palmer in Cape Town, South Africa. The institution delivers accredited ICT education through a tiered portfolio of short courses (one day to one month), skills programs (three to six months), and NQF-level qualifications (12-18+ months), spanning CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, ITF+), Microsoft credentials (Office, SQL Server, MCSA, MCSE, MCSD), Oracle Java programs, and qualifications in End-User Computing, System Development, Technical Support, Business Analysis, and Cybersecurity. The college is MICT Seta accredited (Acc 2007/01/170), a Microsoft Silver Learning competency centre, Oracle Academy Partner, and Certiport testing centre, with a Level 1 BEE rating as a 100% women-owned and Black-owned business.

The business operates four physical branches in South Africa (Milnerton HQ, Observatory, Kraaifontein, Johannesburg) alongside remote and online learning delivered through two proprietary e-learning platforms, WeTrainICT and Learn2Boom. Revenue is generated primarily through course tuition and fees, with payment plans, a non-refundable R1000 registration fee, and student loans facilitated through a partnership with Student Hero. Customer segments span individual school leavers and career changers, corporate clients seeking workforce upskilling and learnerships, schools requiring teacher training and ICT awareness, and ICT professionals pursuing certification. Notable enterprise customers include Chevron, Oracle, TFG, Metropolitan, UCT, and Western Cape Government, alongside government entities such as the Department of Health and ARA.

The college operates a sub-brand ecosystem (WeTrainICT, Learn2Boom, Women in ICT, OTB Foundation) to segment audiences, and has recently expanded its cybersecurity training portfolio with Beginners and Specialist Programs covering CompTIA credentials. The operating model is founder-controlled with no disclosed external investment, a lean headcount of 1-10 employees, and no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

On The Ball College

Legal name

On the ball College Pty Ltd

Website

https://ontheballcollege.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

On The Ball College is a South African MICT Seta-accredited IT and computer training academy offering short courses, skills programs, and NQF-level qualifications across CompTIA, Microsoft, and Oracle credentials, serving individual learners, corporates, and schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training and Vocational Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• IT training services
• Computer training academy
• Vocational ICT education
• Corporate skills development
• Certification training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for short courses, skills programs, and qualification programs. Payment plans available with monthly installments. Non-refundable registration fee of R1000 required to secure position.
2. Student Loans: Partnership with Student Hero to provide student loans for eligible candidates (permanent job, salary of R7000 in household).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

On The Ball College is an accredited IT and computer training academy offering a multi-tiered education portfolio: Short Courses (1 day to 1 month), Skills Programs (3-6 months), and NQF-accredited Qualifications (12-18+ months). It delivers curriculum aligned with industry-recognized certification tracks from CompTIA, Microsoft, and Oracle, alongside corporate workforce development, school teacher training, and alumni placement services across South Africa through online and in-person channels.

Product overview

On The Ball College is an accredited IT and computer training academy offering a multi-tiered educational portfolio comprising Short Courses (1 day to 1 month), Skills Programs (3-6 months), and Qualifications (12-18+ months NQF levels). The institution operates several sub-brands including WeTrainICT (online learning), Learn2Boom (e-learning platform), Women in ICT (women empowerment in technology), and OTB Foundation (livelihood sustainability). Core offerings include CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, ITF+), Microsoft certifications (Office, SQL Server, MCSA, MCSE, MCSD), and accredited qualifications in End-User Computing, System Development, Technical Support, Business Analysis, Networking Administration, and Cybersecurity. The college also provides corporate training services (recruitment, mentoring, learnerships, work placements) and school programs (teacher training, robotics, Oracle Academy Java).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WeTrainICT: WeTrainICT, powered by On the Ball College, is an accredited IT and computer training academy offering the same services as the main college.
• Learn2Boom
• Women in ICT
• OTB Foundation

Products and services

• Short Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Updated curriculum in line with industry requirements and IT standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MICT SetacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Accredited training provider with MICT Seta (Acc 2007/01/170). This accreditation is fundamental to the college's ability to offer nationally recognized qualifications and certifications in South Africa.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Silver Learning competency centre offering Microsoft certification programs including MCSE, MCSA, and MCSD certifications. Provides official Microsoft curricula and certification pathways.
• Oracle AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle Academy Partner providing Java programming education and Oracle certification preparation. Enables the college to offer internationally recognized Oracle credentials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Umuzi: Umuzi is a South African tech talent accelerator providing ICT and digital skills training with strong employer placement focus — directly competing for the same ICT skills pipeline positioning.
• WeThinkCode_: WeThinkCode_ is a South African software engineering academy targeting youth without tertiary education, offering employer-funded training — competing for the same school-leaver ICT entry segment as On The Ball College.
• HyperionDev: HyperionDev is a South African-founded coding bootcamp offering intensive software development training with online and in-person formats — comparable as an alternative pathway into ICT careers for the same school leaver and career-changer segments.

Direct peers

• CTU Training Solutions: CTU Training Solutions is a major South African ICT and business training academy offering vendor certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle) and accredited qualifications — directly comparable in scope and target market to On The Ball College.
• IT Varsity: IT Varsity is a South African technology training provider offering accredited ICT skills programmes and vendor certifications targeting school leavers and corporate clients — closely comparable in mission and customer segments.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons operates IT and professional development training centres globally including South Africa, focused on Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA certifications for corporate and individual learners — overlapping directly with On The Ball College's vendor certification portfolio.

Others

• CompTIA: CompTIA is the issuing body for several of On The Ball College's key certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+) — relevant as both a content partner and a competitor for exam-prep learners who could self-study.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Udemy is a global online learning marketplace offering low-cost IT certification and programming courses — an alternative for price-sensitive individual learners in the same CompTIA, Microsoft, and programming categories.
• Microsoft Learn: Microsoft's own free learning platform offers official curricula and certification prep for the same Microsoft credentials (MCSA, MCSE, MCSD, Azure) — competing for self-directed learners who might otherwise pay for instructor-led training.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is an enterprise-focused technology skills platform offering IT certification prep and skill assessments for corporate clients — a broader incumbent alternative in the corporate ICT training segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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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