engineering science institute

Name

engineering science institute

Legal name

Engineering Science Institute for Training & Development

Website

https://esi.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Short courses and training programs: Revenue from short professional development courses across engineering disciplines, offered both online and in-person. Prices vary by course (e.g., online Electrical Power course at 1,300 SAR; online Solar Energy course at 1,400 SAR, in-person at 3,200 SAR).
2. Diploma programs: 2.5-year diploma programs in Civil and Architectural Technology, delivered via dedicated Moodle-based LMS portal for enrolled students.
3. International exam administration: Authorized Pearson VUE and Autodesk testing center revenue from administering internationally recognized certification exams.
4. Professional certification preparation: Preparation courses for international professional certifications including PMP, PMI, OSHA, NEBOSH, CompTIA, and PECB certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Engineering Science Institute provides specialized engineering, technical, and professional training courses across all engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, chemical, petroleum, communications, environmental, medical, agricultural) through short-term online and in-person courses, professional certification preparation programs, and a 2.5-year Civil and Architectural Technology Diploma. The institute also operates as an authorized Pearson VUE and Autodesk international exam testing center and delivers customized corporate training to enterprises and government agencies in Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

ESI is a training institute offering specialized engineering education through multiple delivery formats: short-term professional certification courses (including PMI, Autodesk, CompTIA, NEBOSH, and PECB credentials), a 2.5-year Civil and Architectural Technology Diploma delivered via Moodle LMS, and international exam proctoring services through Pearson VUE and Autodesk. The portfolio includes engineering discipline courses (civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural), technical programs (robotics, BIM, solar energy), and vocational training (plumbing via GROHE partnership). The courses are offered in both online and in-person formats across Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Training Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,630 courses conducted across engineering disciplines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RoboGarden (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Strategic partnership to enhance technical training and AI skills development. RoboGarden is a Canadian company focused on technical training and digital workforce development. The MoU was signed by Mohamed El-Sharkawy (RoboGarden Global Commercial Operations Director) and Abdulrahman Al-Sahibani (ESI Founder and CEO). NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) was also present as an observer, signaling potential three-way collaboration. Focus areas include technical training, digital transformation, and workforce readiness aligned with Saudi market needs.
• Al Mamlaka University (Bahrain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026MoU signed to support quality education and training and enhance academic partnerships. Aims to design and deliver specialized training programs and professional diplomas; organize lectures, seminars and workshops; enable university students to benefit from professional certifications; exchange academic and consulting expertise; and launch joint initiatives to develop competencies aligned with labor market needs.
• Saudi Inventors Association (الجمعية السعودية للمخترعين)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement and MoU signed October 2019 at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. Aims to develop scientific thinking in invention, support and encourage Saudi inventors, discover and nurture invention skills in youth, promote invention culture, and facilitate exchange of scientific ideas between organizations.
• King Abdulaziz University - College of Environmental DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for joint training programs with the College of Environmental Design at King Abdulaziz University.
• North Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAIT's Vice President for International Affairs (James Aldridge) attended the RoboGarden-ESI MoU signing, indicating potential trilateral collaboration in technical education between Canada and Saudi Arabia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New Horizons: Global IT and technical training provider with authorized Pearson VUE/Prometric testing sites. Comparable to ESI as a multi-discipline technical training and certification exam operator serving enterprise clients.
• Simplilearn: Professional certification training company (PMP, AWS, CompTIA, etc.) offering blended online and corporate training. Comparable to ESI in its focus on internationally recognized engineering and project management certifications.
• Global Knowledge: IT and professional skills training provider with strong authorized exam delivery and corporate B2B focus. Comparable to ESI for the certification exam administration and enterprise training motion.
• Knowledge Academy: Provider of professional certification and technical training courses (PMP, PRINCE2, NEBOSH) with classroom and online delivery. Comparable to ESI's short-course professional certification model.
• Firebrand Training: Accelerated IT and professional certification training provider with authorized testing center status. Comparable to ESI for the authorized exam delivery and intensive course model.

Broad incumbents

• General Assembly: Larger-scale technical and professional skills training company with broad course portfolio and corporate training. Comparable in business model (B2C/B2B training) but broader in scope than ESI's engineering focus.
• QA (TPG Capital portfolio): Large UK-headquartered provider of IT, technical, and professional certification training with enterprise focus. Comparable to ESI's B2B corporate training and certification prep model at greater scale.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering engineering and professional certification content from top universities. Comparable as a competing channel for online certification prep.
• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with extensive engineering, BIM, and certification prep content at low price points. Comparable as a low-cost online alternative to ESI's professional courses.

Regional players

• Al-Khabeer Training & Education: Saudi Arabian training and education provider. Regional peer serving the same Saudi market for professional and technical training, though with a different course mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ESIArabia
• Facebookfacebook.com/ESIArabia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esi-arabia
• Instagraminstagram.com/esiarabia

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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