About Aptech

Aptech Limited, a retail and corporate training solutions company provides education and training services to individuals and institutions worldwide. Segments The company operates in two segments, Retail and Non-Retail. Retail The Retail segment includes Aptech Computer Education (ACE), ARENA, NPOWER, and Avalon. Aptech Computer Education (ACE): ACE offers IT education, such as ACCP (Aptech certified computer professional). In 2008, the company launched 37 new centres in India. The company has also launched courses for engineering students called 'Aptech for Engineers'. Arena: Arena engages in the animation and multimedia education by offering career courses for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs. In 2008, 18 new centres were launched. Arena would also offer a B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia and Animation, in collaboration with the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MS University). N-Power: N-Power is the hardware and networking training brand of the company. N-Power offers courses created by companies, such as Microsoft and Cisco through 38 domestic and one international centre. In 2008, 11 new domestic centres commenced operations. N-Power has tied up with Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) to offer a three year B.Sc. Degree in Hardware, Networking, and Digital Communication (HNDC); and a one year Diploma in Hardware and Networking. In 2008, N-Power also launched the NPower Certified Enterprise Systems Engineer (NCESE) programme in collaboration with CompTIAfor Class 12 pass students. Avalon: Avalon Aviation Academy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. It offers Karnataka State Open University approved diploma programmes for cabin crew and ground staff training for the aviation industry. In 2008, there were franchisee sign ups of 39. It also operates in the hospitality and travel and tourism training segment. In the hospitality training segment, the company has an alliance with Scottish College International which is a consortium of Pert College, Adam Smith & Eddenburg College for Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hospitality Management. The company also offers a two year Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management in collaboration with Vinayaka Missions University (VMU). It has also joined with Thomas Cook to offer a one year Diploma in Travel and Tourism. International Retail (excluding china): As of December 31, 2008, the company had 152 international centres in operation with 108 ACE centres, 43 Arena centres, and 1 N-Power centre. New centres commenced operations in Russia, Iran, Pakistan, Indonesia, Ghana, Slovakia, and Vietnam. In April 2009, the company entered into a joint venture agreement with its business partners in Brazil for setting up the business of imparting education and training in information technology under the know-how of ACE. Non-Retail (institutional) The Non-retail (institutional) segment includes Training Solutions, government projects, Learning Services, and ATTEST. ATTEST: ATTEST is the testing and certification brand of the company. Training solutions: The company’s Training Solutions division addresses IT and soft skills training needs of organizations. Clients include companies in the automotive, retail, telecommunication, hospitality, BFSI, government, and academic sectors. In 2008, it tied up with Italy's Seven Rings International to offer training to graduates in soft skills and corporate computing skill development. Government projects: The company engages in various government projects, such as school projects business. Learning services: The company's learning services division develops instructional content (for e-Learning and Instructor Led Training) for clients, mainly in USA and Europe. In 2008, the Learning Services division served companies in the auto, technology (semiconductor and IT), and energy verticals. It also provides a training programme for companies and institutions in the m-Learning (mobile Learning) environment. Significant Events In October 2020, Aptech Limited inked a strategic partnership between its Malaysian subsidiary, AGLSM, and Vancouver Centre for Entertainment Arts at Langara College, Vancouver, Canada offering students from its education brands (Arena Animation & Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics) an opportunity to get an Advanced International Diploma from Vancouver CEA through a pathway facility. History Aptech Limited was founded in 1986.