What Eligma does

Eligma Educational Solutions and Consultation is a privately held, UAE-based educational technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, with a headcount band of 11-50 employees. The company operates as a B2B professional training, certification, and assessment services provider, functioning primarily as an authorized delivery channel for global vendor certification programs through its Certiport partnership, which spans Autodesk, Adobe, Apple Swift, PMI, Microsoft Office Specialist, Intuit QuickBooks, IC3 Digital Literacy, Unity, and Communication Skills for Business credentials.

Eligma's core technology is a proprietary Test Engine Platform supporting test authoring, management, hosting, and delivery across web, secure browser, and mobile channels, with real-time analytics, multiple question formats (multiple choice, drag and drop, hotspot, hot text, association, etc.), and branded digital certificate and badge issuance. The platform underpins a broader portfolio that includes corporate training solutions (IT, fintech, analytics, finance, digital marketing, professional development, oil and gas), an AI-powered recruitment and candidate assessment offering built on Elevatus technology, cybersecurity training (Infosec Skills and Infosec IQ), a coding platform, and a gamification module.

Eligma generates revenue through professional services, including corporate training delivery (onsite and online), certification exam preparation and administration through authorized testing centers and online test delivery, and platform access for assessment and hiring workflows. Pricing is contact-based with no publicly disclosed tiers. The customer base spans corporate organizations, individual professionals and students, educational institutions, and government entities across the Middle East, with online test delivery enabling global reach. The company appears bootstrapped and founder-owned, with no disclosed external funding, ownership changes, or institutional investors.

Name

Eligma

Legal name

Eligma Educational Solutions and Consultation

Website

https://eligmauae.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eligma is a UAE-based B2B educational technology company offering a proprietary test engine, professional training services, and authorized delivery of Certiport vendor certifications for corporate clients, individuals, and government entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundational PM & Delivery Methods (Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid) (EDABAHAA), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Test Strategy & Prep Integrated with Admissions (EDAFAMAE)

Keywords

• Professional certification programs
• Corporate training services
• Assessment and testing
• E-learning solutions
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Corporate training programs across IT, Fintech, Analytics, Finance, Digital Marketing, Professional Development, and Oil and Gas sectors delivered through various learning modalities including coaching, case studies, and experiential learning.
2. Certification Programs: Exam fees and preparation courses for industry certifications including Autodesk, Adobe, Apple Swift, PMI, IC3 Digital Literacy, Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Specialist, and other vendor certifications.
3. Testing and Assessment Services: Test delivery platform providing assessment services for organizations with real-time scoring, analytics, and certification issuance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eligma Educational Solutions and Consultation is a UAE-based provider of professional training, certification preparation, and testing/assessment services. It delivers corporate training programs across IT, fintech, finance, analytics, digital marketing, professional development, and oil and gas, alongside Certiport-authorized certification programs (Autodesk, Adobe, Apple Swift, PMI, Microsoft Office Specialist, Intuit QuickBooks, IC3 Digital Literacy, Unity, Communication Skills for Business, Entrepreneurship and Small Business). It also offers a proprietary test engine platform and an AI-powered recruitment solution.

Product overview

Eligma Educational Solutions and Consultation is a UAE-based educational technology company offering a portfolio of certification programs and training solutions. The core offerings include a Test Engine Platform for assessment delivery and a Training Solutions service covering IT, fintech, analytics, finance, digital marketing, professional development, and oil and gas sectors. The company serves as a Certiport authorized partner delivering certification programs including Autodesk Certified User, Adobe Certified Professional, Apple App Development with Swift, PMI Project Management Ready, IT Specialist, IC3 Digital Literacy, Intuit QuickBooks, Communication Skills for Business, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Unity Certified User, and Microsoft Office Specialist. Additional services include AI Recruitment Solution, Gamification, Infosec Skills, Infosec IQ, and Coding Platform. The products work together as a comprehensive educational ecosystem where organizations can access assessment tools, certification preparation, and professional training across multiple industry verticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Recruitment Solution: AI-powered recruitment solution for hiring candidates
• Infosec Skills
• Infosec IQ
• Coding Platform

Products and services

• Testing and Assessment A test engine platform offering test authoring, management, hosting, and delivery with real-time analytics and reporting. Supports multiple question types and online, secure-browser, mobile-browser, and authorized testing center delivery.
• Training Solutions Professional training services covering IT, fintech, analytics, finance, digital marketing, professional development, and oil and gas industries. Delivered through multiple modalities including presentations, learning bites, coaching, case studies, video training, and business storytelling.
• AI Recruitment Solution AI-powered recruitment platform for identifying and hiring talent efficiently.
• Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Program Industry-recognized certification validating entry-level skills in Autodesk software including AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Maya, and 3ds MAX for careers in design and engineering.
• Adobe Certified Professional Industry-recognized certification demonstrating mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software for digital media careers, covering After Effects, Animate, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• App Development with Swift Certification Apple certification recognizing knowledge of Swift, Xcode, and app development tools. Includes App Development with Swift Associate and Certified User levels, aligned with Develop in Swift courses from Apple Book Store.
• PMI Project Management Ready Certification Entry-level certification introducing project management concepts, tools, and methodologies including fundamentals, business analysis framework, traditional plan-based and agile methodologies.
• Communication Skills for Business (CSB) Certification Certiport certification validating communication principles and skills for workforce effectiveness, including Professional Communication and English for IT certifications.
• IT Specialist Certification Entry-level IT skills validation program for students to demonstrate foundational IT competencies.
• IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Certification validating digital literacy skills for functioning in computer and internet-based environments.
• Intuit QuickBooks Certification Program Certification differentiating business, accounting, finance and entrepreneurship programs with Intuit QuickBooks Certified User and Intuit Certified Bookkeeping credentials.
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification Certiport certification sponsored by Intuit and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship validating skills for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business managers.
• Unity Certified User Certification Certification for the Unity content-creation platform used in AR/VR, real-time 3D, and mobile 2D development.
• Microsoft Office Specialist Program Industry-leading assessments of Microsoft Office skills through project-based testing for students and professionals.
• Gamification Gamification solutions designed to enhance engagement in learning and training environments.
• Infosec Skills Cybersecurity training and certification preparation services delivered through the Infosec partnership.
• Infosec IQ Security awareness and skills assessment platform delivered through the Infosec partnership.
• Coding Platform Platform for coding education and assessment delivered to learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training programs focused on measurable behavior change and business results through Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results measurement framework

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• CertiportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertiport is a leading provider of performance-based certification exams and delivers globally recognized credentials. Eligma operates as an authorized partner providing Certiport certification programs including IT Specialist, Autodesk, Adobe, Apple Swift, PMI, IC3 Digital Literacy, Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Specialist, and Communication Skills for Business certifications.
• InfosecsupportingTechnology or IntegrationInfosec provides cybersecurity training and certification resources. Partnership enables Eligma to offer cybersecurity certification preparation and skills assessment in the information security domain.
• ElevatussupportingTechnology or IntegrationElevatus provides AI-powered recruitment and assessment solutions. Partnership supports Eligma's AI Recruitment Solution offering for hiring and candidate assessment.
• PECBsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPECB is a certification body offering professional certifications in management systems, cybersecurity, and compliance. Partnership enables delivery of PECB certification programs through Eligma's training platform.
• The League of MindsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner contributing to Eligma's training content development and innovative learning approaches.
• ed2gosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributored2go provides online continuing education and professional development courses. Partnership expands Eligma's e-learning content offerings.
• MasdarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasdar City in Abu Dhabi serves as Eligma's host location, supporting sustainable and innovative business operations in the UAE. Partnership provides access to Abu Dhabi's innovation ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pluralsight: Pluralsight is a technology-focused skills and assessment platform serving enterprise and individual learners with content across cloud, cybersecurity, software development, and IT certification paths. It is comparable to Eligma's IT training, coding platform and assessment offerings, though at much larger global scale.
• Pearson VUE: Pearson VUE is the world's largest computer-based testing and certification delivery network. Like Eligma, Pearson VUE operates authorized test centers and delivers certifications from Microsoft, PMI, Autodesk, Adobe, and similar bodies; Eligma positions as a regional/authorized competitor in the same test-delivery and certification prep space.
• Knowledge Academy: Knowledge Academy is a UK-headquartered training provider with strong Middle East delivery presence in Dubai/Abu Dhabi offering ITIL, PMP/PRINCE2, Agile, Big Data, and a wide catalogue of professional certification prep courses. It competes head-on with Eligma's training solutions line for corporate training budgets in the same UAE enterprise buyer pool.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a global online professional certification provider covering project management (PMP), IT, data, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital marketing — many of the same categories Eligma trains in. Both target working professionals in the Middle East seeking globally recognized certifications.
• Certiport (NSE): Certiport is a Pearson/NSE-owned certification body whose exam catalog (Adobe, Autodesk, Apple Swift, IC3, MOS, Intuit QuickBooks, IT Specialist, CSB, Unity) is the literal product Eligma delivers. Eligma is a Certiport channel partner, but functionally competes with every other Certiport testing center in the UAE and GCC for the same candidate base.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is a global IT and business training franchise network with Middle East centers delivering vendor-authorized (Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe) certification prep and corporate training. It is a direct peer to Eligma's corporate IT training and Certiport-aligned certification delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is a large worldwide IT and professional training provider with deep vendor partnerships (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Google Cloud, ITIL, PMP). It competes with Eligma's Training Solutions for enterprise IT training spend in the region.
• Coursera for Business: Coursera for Business is an enterprise upskilling and certification prep platform used across global enterprises and increasingly in the Middle East. It competes with Eligma for corporate L&D budgets seeking broad certification and digital-skills training with structured learning paths.
• PECB (partner peer): PECB is a global certification body for ISO management systems, cybersecurity, and compliance. Eligma delivers PECB programs under its partnership; other regional training partners and direct PECB delivery centers represent direct competitor channels for the same compliance certifications.

Regional players

• Firebrand Training: Firebrand Training is an accelerated IT and certification training provider operating in EMEA including the Middle East. Comparable to Eligma in offering accelerated, exam-focused vendor certification preparation for IT professionals, serving a similar candidate profile seeking fast-track certs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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