SBCS Global Learning Institute

What SBCS Global Learning Institute does

SBCS Global Learning Institute Ltd is a privately-held post-secondary education institution headquartered at 53-54 Sagan Drive, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad and Tobago, with two additional campuses in Trincity and San Fernando. Founded in 1987 (originally as the School of Business and Computer Science), the institution delivers ACTT-accredited programmes from foundation diplomas through postgraduate degrees, in partnership with UK universities including the University of London, University of Sunderland, University of Greenwich, Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh Business School), and Royal Holloway, alongside professional certifications from ACCA (Gold Approved Learning Partner), CIPS, FIA, CISI, ABE, and Pearson BTEC. Its core technology stack is a Moodle-based E-Learning Support System (sbcstt.com) for blended and online delivery, complemented by Computer-Based Examination infrastructure for professional certifications.

The institution operates a multi-segment business model. Revenue is generated through tuition (full-time, part-time, online, blended), short courses and professional development programmes ($950–$2,500 per course), customized corporate training delivered on-campus or on-site, professional examination administration (including the nation's first Prometric Testing Centre at Trincity), and ancillary services such as the Hybrid & EV Service Centre and vacation camps for school-age children. Customer segments span recent secondary school graduates seeking globally recognized qualifications, working professionals pursuing ACCA/CIPS/CISI credentials, corporate clients (e.g., Actavo, Social Justice Foundation) requiring customized upskilling, and international students accessing Caribbean-delivered UK degrees. Pricing is supplemented by GATE government funding for eligible programmes, flexible installment plans, and a TT$500 non-refundable application fee.

The company is led by Executive Director Dr. Robin R. Maraj and operates without disclosed private equity, venture, or institutional investment. Internal academic divisions include ATEC (accountancy/treasury), CITE (IT/engineering), CMCD (media/communication/design), CUBP, CEC (corporate education), and CTC. No revenue, headcount, or funding data is publicly disclosed in the source material, and the ownership structure beyond the executive directorship remains a data gap.

Name

SBCS Global Learning Institute

Legal name

SBCS Global Learning Institute Ltd

Website

https://sbcs.edu.tt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SBCS Global Learning Institute is a privately-held, ACTT-accredited post-secondary institution operating three campuses in Trinidad and Tobago. It delivers foundation-to-postgraduate degrees in partnership with UK universities and professional certifications from ACCA, CIPS, FIA, and CISI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Tertiary Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Tertiary education services
• Professional certification training
• Corporate training programs
• Higher education degrees
• Continuing professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Champs Fleurs

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Programme Tuition: Tuition fees from certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes. Flexible payment plans available including GATE funding for eligible programmes.
2. Short Courses and Professional Certifications: Revenue from short courses, professional certifications, and continuing professional development courses across business, IT, engineering and technical vocational areas.
3. Corporate and Customized Training: Customized corporate training programmes delivered to business clients, such as the Fiber Optics - Outside Plant training for corporate clients like Actavo.
4. Examination Services: Revenue from administering professional certification examinations including ACCA, FIA, CIPS, and computer-based testing for various professional bodies.
5. Hybrid and EV Services: Automotive service revenue from the Hybrid & EV Service Centre offering quality care and maintenance for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SBCS Global Learning Institute is a private tertiary education institution that delivers accredited academic programmes (Foundation through Postgraduate), professional qualifications (ACCA, CIPS, FIA, CISI), short courses, customized corporate training, and online CSEC courses through three Trinidad and Tobago campuses and a Moodle-based e-learning platform. It supplements education with a Prometric Testing Centre and a Hybrid and EV automotive service centre.

Product overview

SBCS Global Learning Institute operates as an educational services platform offering a multi-tiered portfolio of learning solutions. The core offering consists of accredited academic programmes spanning from Foundation Diplomas through Postgraduate qualifications, delivered in partnership with international universities including University of Sunderland, University of Greenwich, Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh Business School), and University of London. Supporting this are professional qualification programmes (ACCA, CIPS, FIA, CISI), short courses and certifications, and customized corporate training services. The institution's technology infrastructure includes an E-Learning Support System powered by Moodle for online and blended learning delivery. Additional services include international testing centre capabilities, hybrid and electric vehicle servicing and training, and vacation programmes. The organization operates across three campuses (Champs Fleurs, Trincity, and San Fernando) in Trinidad and Tobago, with accreditation from the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programmes (Foundation to Postgraduate) Accredited academic programmes spanning Foundation Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Final Year (Top-Up) degrees, and Postgraduate qualifications delivered in partnership with international universities such as University of Sunderland, University of Greenwich, Heriot-Watt University, and the University of London. Designed for recent secondary school leavers and working professionals seeking globally recognized tertiary qualifications.
• Professional Qualifications (ACCA, CIPS, FIA, CISI) Globally recognized professional certification programmes including Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Foundations in Accountancy (FIA), and Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) qualifications. Targeted at working professionals pursuing career advancement.
• Short Courses & Professional Certifications Short-term professional development and skills training courses available in business, IT, engineering, media, culinary arts, health and wellness, offered both online and in-person across multiple campuses. Examples include Supervisory Management, Applied IT Training, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Excel/Word 2016, and Professional Certificates in HRM and Office Administration.
• Customized & Corporate Training Bespoke professional development and training solutions for businesses and organizations, covering various industry sectors and skill areas. Examples include Fiber Optics - Outside Plant (FOT-OSP) training for Actavo and Digital Media Skills training for the Social Justice Foundation.
• Online CSEC Courses Online Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination preparation courses enabling students to study remotely for secondary-level qualifications.
• International Testing Centre Services (Prometric and CBE) International testing centre services including the nation's first Prometric Testing Centre at the Trincity campus for professional licensing, certification, and graduate admissions examinations, as well as Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) for ACCA and FIA students.
• Hybrid and EV Service Centre Automotive service centre providing quality care and maintenance for hybrid and electric vehicles, staffed by certified ACDC Hybrid technicians, and offered alongside related training courses.
• E-Learning Support System (Moodle) Online learning management system powered by Moodle, enabling students to access recorded class sessions, review course materials, and engage in blended or fully online learning across all academic programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• SBCS student Liam Mc Ivor achieved top marks in two papers (International HRM and The Individual At Work) and graduated with First Class Honours in BSc Business Administration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of SunderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Partnership offering BA (Hons) degrees in Business Management, Graphic Design, and Mass Communications. The Trincity campus serves as the delivery centre. SBCS BTEC HND graduates can top-up to these degrees. University secured TEF Silver award.
• Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018SBCS added Investment Management programmes from CISI, one of the UK's largest professional bodies for securities and investment. New addition to expanding portfolio of globally recognised qualifications.
• University of GreenwichcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership for BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems, BA (Hons) HRM, BA (Hons) Media and Communication, MSc Health Safety and Environment, MSc Occupational Hygiene, BSc (Hons) Occupational Safety Health and Environment. ACTT granted transnational recognition. University won TEF Silver award.
• Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh Business School)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Edinburgh Business School partnership offering MBA, MSc, and postgraduate certificates/diplomas in Business Administration, Financial Management, Marketing, and Human Resource Management. ACTT granted formal recognition to multiple programmes including MBA. Named International University of the Year by Times and Sunday Times.
• University of LeicesterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Academic partnership for MA Mass Communication. Mr. Jim Mc Kenna and Dr. Vincent Campbell conducted tutorials and lectures with SBCS students. SBCS has been offering programmes since 1987.
• ETA International (Electronics Technicians Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Registered centre for ETA examinations with a 15+ year relationship. Offers Certified Fiber Optics Installer and Certified Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) credentials. Received ETA course approval for FOT-OSP.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001SBCS is the most experienced CIPS accredited centre in Trinidad (since 2001). Offers Advanced Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply. CIPS established in 1932, awarded Royal Charter in 1992.
• University of London External SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987SBCS has been offering programmes with the University of London since 1987, making it one of the longest-standing partnerships. The portfolio includes BSc Business Administration through Royal Holloway, University of London. Professor Jonathan Kydd, Dean of UoL External System, visited SBCS in 2009 to discuss new policy frameworks.
• Royal Holloway, University of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987Partnership for BSc (Hons) Business Administration with specialisms in Marketing, Human Resource Management, and International Business. Featured in UK's Top 10 most beautiful universities. Dr. Bill Ryan conducted sessions with SBCS lecturers.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987SBCS has offered ACCA qualifications for over 23 years. Holds Gold Approved Learning Partner status. Offers FIA, ACCA Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional levels. ATEC department manages these programmes with semester-based delivery.
• Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987FIA qualifications offered through SBCS ATEC department. ACCA Diploma in Financial & Management Accounting (RQF Levels 2 & 3) and ACCA Diploma in Accounting & Business (RQF Level 4). Computer-Based Examinations available.
• Association of Business Executives (ABE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987ABE suite of business programmes offered at SBCS. SBCS students awarded by ABE UK at their first annual Open Day and Awards Ceremony in 2010.
• Pearson BTECcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987BTEC Higher National Diploma programmes in Art and Design, Creative Media Production, and other disciplines. HNDs serve as entry to University of Sunderland top-up degrees.
• Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT)coreOthers · 1 January 1987SBCS is a registered institution with ACTT. All qualifications are ACTT-approved. ACTT has granted transnational recognition to programmes from University of Greenwich, Heriot-Watt University, and others.

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Recent moves8 records

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Market position

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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