Time Training Center

What Time Training Center does

Time Training Center is a privately held professional training institute headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with 32 years of operating history since its founding in 1993. The company delivers instructor-led classroom training, live virtual training, and customized corporate training across more than 200 courses spanning IT, engineering and CAD, healthcare, accounting and finance, management, languages, digital marketing, cloud computing, cybersecurity, programming, and test preparation. It serves three primary customer segments: working professionals seeking certification-based career advancement, students preparing for academic and English-language proficiency exams, and corporate clients purchasing employee upskilling programs.

The company's core technology and infrastructure consist of physical classroom facilities (at the flagship Khalaf Al Otaiba Tower on Electra Street and a Mussafah branch) equipped with professional training rooms, a clinical skills training lab, a boardroom, and a student lounge, supported by a live virtual training delivery capability. The strategic centerpiece of the platform is its portfolio of more than a dozen authorized accreditations — including PMI (project management), Autodesk (design and engineering software), British Council (official IELTS Test Centre), EC-Council (cybersecurity), CompTIA, PECB (ISO standards), DOH Abu Dhabi (healthcare licensing), CPD, AI CERTs, ACTVET, and AIBM — which together grant the company exclusive delivery rights for high-demand certification content in the UAE market. The company also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management.

Time Training Center's revenue model is fee-based professional services: it charges per-course tuition for individual learners and negotiated contract fees for customized corporate training. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, varying by program duration and certification type. The company is privately owned with no disclosed parent, investor, or funding history, and operates primarily in the UAE market with named enterprise clients across oil and gas (ADNPC), government (ADNEC, Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, GCAA), education (Ajman University), retail (Lulu Group), technology (INJAZAT), banking (Bank of Kigali), engineering (Atkins), and facility management (Tabreed).

Name

Time Training Center

Legal name

Time Training Center

Website

https://timetraining.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Time Training Center is a privately held Abu Dhabi-based professional training institute, founded in 1993, delivering 200+ certification and skills courses across IT, engineering, healthcare, finance, management, and languages to individual professionals, students, and corporate clients in the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

QA, Test Automation & Software Quality (Manual/Automated Testing, Performance) (EDABAFAL), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

Keywords

• Professional training courses
• Certification exam preparation
• Corporate training programs
• IELTS test center
• IT certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

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. Professional Training Courses: Fee-based professional training courses across IT, engineering, healthcare, finance, management, and language categories. Courses include certification preparation for PMI, Autodesk, Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, and other industry certifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Time Training Center is a professional training institute in Abu Dhabi delivering fee-based instructor-led and live virtual courses across engineering & CAD, management, accounting & finance, IT, cloud, cybersecurity, healthcare, languages, digital marketing, and exam preparation. It operates as an authorized training and testing center for global certification bodies including PMI, Autodesk, British Council (IELTS), EC-Council, CompTIA, and PECB, and delivers customized corporate training programs for enterprise clients.

Product overview

Time Training Center is a professional training institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of courses across multiple categories. The center provides instructor-led and virtual training in areas including engineering and CAD (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM), management (HR, supply chain, project management), accounting and finance (ACCA, CMA, IFRS), technology (cloud computing, cybersecurity, programming), healthcare (medical coding, licensing exams), language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, OET), and creative design. The center serves as a PMI Authorized Training Partner, Autodesk Authorized Training Centre, EC-Council Accredited Training Center, and British Council Approved IELTS Test Centre. Training is delivered through classroom and live virtual formats with customized corporate training options available for organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering & CAD Courses Professional training in engineering and computer-aided design software including BIM, AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD MEP, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Microstation, Google Sketchup, STAAD Pro, and Lumion for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals.
• Management Courses Business and professional management training covering HR, supply chain, risk management, strategic planning, office administration, logistics, purchasing, and warehouse management for career advancement of mid-level professionals.
• Accounting and Finance Courses Professional accounting and financial training including ACCA, CMA, IFRS, IFRS S1 and S2, UAE VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, IPSAS, PFM, Tally, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage 50, and UAE Financial Rules and Regulations for finance professionals and students.
• Language Courses English language proficiency training including IELTS, TOEFL, OET, Spoken English, English Grammar, Business Writing Skills, and Spoken Arabic for professional development and migration.
• Designing Courses Creative design software training covering Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, V-Ray, Graphic Design, and UI/UX Design for visual communications professionals.
• Microsoft Courses Microsoft Office and productivity certification training including MS Excel (Basic and Advanced), MS Access, MS Office, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Business Analytics with Excel, Office 365 Fundamentals, Office 365 Provisioning and Configuring, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Visio, and ICDL.
• Cloud Computing Courses Cloud platform certification training including AWS Technical Essentials, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and Google Cloud Platform fundamentals for IT professionals seeking cloud certifications.
• App & Web Development Courses Software development and web design training covering iOS App Development, Android App Development, Website Design, Web Application Development, and Desktop Application Development for aspiring developers.
• Healthcare Courses Healthcare professional training including medical coding, DOH/HAAD exam preparation, DHA certification, and caregiver training aligned with the DOH Approved Practice Setting framework for physicians, nurses, dentists, and allied health practitioners.
• ERP Courses Enterprise resource planning software training covering SAP (Finance, Sales, MM, HCM), Oracle Financials, and SAP Business One implementations for enterprise systems professionals.
• Programming Courses Software programming and development training covering C++, Java, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server DBA, and Excel VBA for technical professionals and developers.
• Cyber Security Courses Information security certification training including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, and cyber security foundation courses delivered through EC-Council accredited instruction.
• Project Management Courses Project management certification training including PMP (through PMI Authorized Training Partner status), Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project for project managers seeking career advancement.
• Digital Marketing Courses Online marketing and analytics training covering SEO, social media marketing, Google Analytics, and digital marketing strategies for marketing professionals.
• IT Service & Quality Management Courses IT service management and quality assurance training including ITIL Foundation, Six Sigma Green Belt, and MCSA certification for IT professionals.
• CompTIA Certification Courses CompTIA technology certification training covering A+, Security+, Network+, Cloud+, CySA+, Pentest+, CASP+, and Server+ for IT career advancement through the CompTIA Approved Training Center designation.
• Test Preparation Courses Academic and professional exam preparation including GRE, SAT, ACT, PTE, IELTS, TOEFL, and entrance exam coaching for higher education admission.
• Corporate Training Customized corporate training programs designed for organizations to upskill employees with flexible learning options including digital and instructor-led formats, tailored curriculum, and on-site or center-based delivery for enterprise clients.
• Technical Training Specialized technical training for oil and gas, process engineering, electrical systems, industrial automation, HSE, and facility integrity for industry professionals in the energy and industrial sectors.
• IELTS Test Center Services British Council Approved Official IELTS Test Centre delivering paper-based and computer-based IELTS examinations for individuals seeking to study, work, or migrate abroad, with on-site testing capability.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTime Training Center is a PMI Authorized Training Partner, providing access to PMI-licensed and approved training content, high-quality training instruction, and marketing support for PMP and other PMI certifications.
• American Institute of Business & Management (AIBM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with AIBM to offer professional certification programs including AIBM/AIFB/AIPLM certifications. Time Training Center is authorized to admit students, provide training, collect fees, and prepare candidates for certification exams.
• AutodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutodesk Authorised Training Centre delivering quality learning experiences and certification preparation for Autodesk software including platform, infrastructure, and entertainment software products.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Council Approved Official IELTS Test Centre providing paper-based and computer-based IELTS testing for individuals seeking to work, study, or live abroad.
• EC-CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEC-Council Accredited Training Center (ATC) in Abu Dhabi offering Certified EC-Council Instructor-led training for cybersecurity certifications including CEH, CISM, CISSP, and other industry-recognized credentials.
• PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPECB-approved training center delivering ISO/IEC 17024 accredited certifications including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and other information security and quality management programs.
• Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOH-approved training center aligned with standards for healthcare education, delivering training programs for physicians, nurses, dentists, and allied health practitioners under the Approved Practice Setting framework.
• CompTIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompTIA Approved Training Center delivering industry-recognized certifications including CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, Cloud+, and other IT workforce certifications aligned with global IT education standards.
• AI CERTsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI CERTs Authorized Training Partner (ATP) delivering certified AI programs with hands-on labs, standardized curricula, and flexible delivery for individuals and corporate teams.
• ACTVET (Authority for Technical and Vocational Education and Training)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTVET-accredited Registered Training Provider (RTP) authorized to deliver National Qualifications meeting quality assurance standards including curriculum quality and trainer competence.
• CPD Certification ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPD-authorised training provider delivering recognized Continuing Professional Development programs with quality standards alignment for certification and license renewal.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Horizons UAE: Direct competitor as a UAE-based IT and professional training center offering classroom and corporate training across IT certifications, project management, and related categories. Comparable because both operate authorized-partnership-driven training businesses in the UAE targeting similar enterprise and individual learners.
• NetTech UAE: UAE-based IT training center specializing in vendor-authorized certification programs (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, CompTIA). Comparable because it competes directly with Time Training Center's IT certification and authorized-partnership training model in the same geographic market.
• Rooman Technology (UAE): UAE-based IT training and corporate development provider offering authorized certification training across cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and project management. Comparable because it competes directly with Time Training Center's authorized-training business model for the same enterprise and individual learners in the UAE.
• Galvin Training Solutions: UAE-based corporate training provider offering IT, project management, and soft skills courses to enterprise clients. Comparable because it targets the same enterprise training buyers and offers overlapping authorized certification and corporate upskilling programs.

Regional players

• Eduscan Training Institute: UAE-based training institute offering professional certification courses, language training, and corporate development programs. Comparable because it addresses the same UAE training buyer across IT, management, and language certifications.
• KnowledgePoint Institute: UAE-based professional training institute offering courses in IT, management, accounting, and exam preparation. Comparable because it operates in the same Abu Dhabi/dubai training market with similar Authorized certification offerings and corporate training programs.
• Learnovate Qatar: Middle East-based corporate training and professional development provider offering IT, project management, and soft skills training. Comparable because it serves the same GCC enterprise training market with similar PMP/ITIL/corporate upskilling offerings, though concentrated in Qatar.

Emerging players

• KnowledgeHut: Global provider of virtual and classroom-based certification training (PMP, Scrum, AWS, Azure). Comparable because it delivers many of the same vendor-aligned certification prep courses as Time Training Center, often at lower price points and with greater geographic reach.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certificates, IT certifications, and university-backed programs. Comparable because it competes for the same learners seeking IT, project management, and data certifications, and increasingly partners with PMI, Google, and AWS — directly overlapping with Time Training Center's authorized offerings.

Broad incumbents

• British Council UAE: The global English-language testing and training body that awards Time Training Center its IELTS Test Centre authorization. Comparable because it operates in the same IELTS prep and English language training space and is the upstream certification authority whose brand reputation directly affects Time Training Center's IELTS business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/timetrainingcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/timetrainingcenter

Compliance12 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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