What SKILLD does

SKILLD is a small-scale, single-location software training institute based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, operating from a second-floor premises at Sai Krishna Building, GPO Lane, Statue Junction (PIN 695001). The company delivers instructor-led classroom training alongside an online mode, targeting individual learners seeking to enter or upskill within the IT workforce. Its course portfolio spans six programs across four verticals: software development (Full Stack Python Development, 6 months), data science and analytics (6 months, ASAP Kerala affiliated), cloud computing (Advanced Cloud Professional, 6 months; AWS Solutions Architect, 1–1.5 months), and networking (CCNA, 2 months; CCNP Enterprise).

The institute operates a B2C direct-to-student model with placement assistance, claiming 5,000+ cumulative learners served, a 95% placement record, and a network of 100+ industry hiring connections referencing logos such as EY, UST, TCS, Allianz, Infosys, and Quest Global. Quality and credibility positioning is anchored by ISO 9001:2015 certification (IAF and GCC accredited) and ASAP Kerala government accreditation. No public pricing, no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no enterprise or corporate training contracts are evidenced in the available data. The business is implicitly founder-owned and operated at a 1–10 employee scale, with no evidence of M&A activity, geographic expansion beyond the single Thiruvananthapuram site, or proprietary technology platform beyond a standard website and social media presence.

Name

SKILLD

Legal name

SKILLD

Website

https://theskilld.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SKILLD is a single-location software training institute in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering instructor-led classroom and online courses in software development, data science, cloud computing, and networking to individual learners seeking IT employment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training and Professional Certification Courses

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

Keywords

• Software training institute
• IT certification courses
• Full stack development training
• Data science training
• Cloud computing training

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiruvananthapuram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: SKILLD generates revenue through course fees for its professional training programs. The company offers classroom-based instructor-led training in software development, data science, cloud computing, and networking domains. Revenue is generated through upfront course fee payments by students, with flexible EMI options available for fee payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SKILLD is a physical, classroom-based software training institute that delivers instructor-led job-oriented courses in Full Stack Python Development, Data Science & Analytics, Cloud Computing (AWS, CCNA, RHCSA), and advanced networking (CCNP Enterprise) at its single facility in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Training is delivered in small batches (up to 10 students) with project-based learning, and the company bundles placement assistance, resume building, and mock interview support with each course.

Product overview

SKILLD is a software training institute in Trivandrum, Kerala, offering a portfolio of job-oriented courses designed to make students job-ready. The core offerings include Full Stack Python Development (covering frontend with React and backend with Django), Data Science & Analytics (covering Python, ML, Tableau, Power BI), Advanced Cloud Professional (covering CCNA, RHCSA, AWS), AWS Solutions Architect, CCNA, and CCNP Enterprise. All courses emphasize hands-on project-based learning, are ASAP Kerala accredited, and include placement assistance. Courses run 6 months for software/cloud/data programs and 2-6 months for networking certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Stack Python Development Course A six-month, job-oriented classroom training program that teaches students to build complete web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React, Django, MySQL, and MongoDB, targeting aspiring full stack developers who want to become job-ready.
• Data Science & Analytics Course An ASAP Kerala-affiliated six-month classroom certificate course covering Python, Statistics, Machine Learning, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and Git, designed to prepare students for data science and analytics roles.
• Advanced Cloud Professional Course A six-month classroom course covering CCNA, RHCSA (Linux), and AWS Solutions Architect content, preparing students for roles in cloud architecture, DevOps, and IT infrastructure management.
• AWS Solutions Architect Course A job-oriented short classroom course (approximately 1 to 1.5 months) covering cloud infrastructure, deployment, and security on Amazon Web Services, including EC2, S3, VPC, databases, IAM, Route 53, CloudFront, and CloudWatch.
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Course A two-month networking course aligned to the CCNA Exam v1.1 (200-301) syllabus, covering network fundamentals, VLANs, routing, switching, security, and automation.
• CCNP Enterprise Course An advanced networking certification classroom course covering enterprise routing, switching, troubleshooting, network design, automation, and security, preparing students for the CCNP Enterprise certification exams (350-401 ENCOR and 300-410 ENARSI).

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% placement record for students completing training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: India-origin digital training provider covering AWS, Data Science, Full Stack, and cloud certifications via bootcamp-style cohorts, competing for the same Indian learner and working-professional segments.
• Edureka: Bengaluru-based instructor-led online training platform offering AWS, CCNA, Python Full Stack, and Data Science programs targeting Indian IT aspirants and professionals.
• Jetking: India-focused network and cloud training institute specializing in CCNA/CCNP and hardware-networking certifications — a close comparable to SKILLD's CCNA and CCNP Enterprise tracks.
• Besant Technologies: Indian IT training brand with multiple branches offering classroom-based software, data science, cloud, and networking courses plus placement assistance, directly comparable to SKILLD's model.
• NIIT: India-headquartered IT training institute offering instructor-led and digital programs in software development, data science, cloud, and networking — directly comparable to SKILLD's curriculum and target learners.
• Aptech: Long-standing Indian vocational and IT training brand delivering classroom-based software, networking, and multimedia courses to similar fresh-graduate and career-switcher segments as SKILLD.
• FITA Academy: Chennai-headquartered IT training institute offering Full Stack, Data Science, AWS, and networking certification courses with placement support, comparable in positioning to SKILLD.
• Naresh i Technologies: Indian software and networking training institute offering classroom and online courses in Java, Python, AWS, CCNA, and Data Science — overlapping heavily with SKILLD's course catalogue.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering university and industry credentials (including AWS, Google, and DeepLearning.AI tracks) that substitute for classroom IT training and compete for the same Indian learners.
• Udemy: Global marketplace of on-demand technical courses covering Python, AWS, CCNA, and Data Science at low price points, providing a low-cost substitute for SKILLD's classroom programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/skilld.trivandrum
• Facebookfacebook.com/skilld.trivandrum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skilld-leaarnings

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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