+91-98400 92982 info@ipaeducation.in
About

About Us

IPA® Education Private Limited: Your Pathway to Professional Excellence

As a premier Authorized Education Partner of SAP® India, Manipal Global Education Services, NIIT, Tally, and IAAP, IPA® Education Private Limited is dedicated to providing a transformative learning experience. We combine industry-leading expertise with a learner-centric approach, innovative pedagogy, and cutting-edge technology to deliver impactful educational outcomes. Every year, we train over 6,000 fresh graduates and working professionals, catering to a diverse audience that includes undergraduate and postgraduate students.

At IPA®, we recognize the critical importance of bridging the industry-academia gap to meet the evolving demands of the tech industry. Our curriculum is meticulously designed in collaboration with leading industry experts to ensure that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge that employers seek. By offering hands-on training, real-world projects, and exposure to the latest technologies, we prepare our graduates to be ready-to-deploy resources who can seamlessly integrate into the workforce and contribute to the success of their organizations from day one.

Established in 2002 as The Institute of Professional Accountants by a team of seasoned Finance and Accounting Professionals, our ISO 9001:2016 certified institute has grown exponentially, boasting 14 state-of-the-art centers across Kerala. Our tailored Post Graduate Diploma programs in Accounting and specialized SAP Functional and Technical modules attract over 4,000 students annually.

We owe our esteemed reputation to our dedicated faculty, comprised of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants, Professional Accountants, and Senior SAP Experts, all recognized for their national and international credentials.

Choose IPA for an education that empowers your career and prepares you for success in a competitive world!

Quick Facts

On-campus Training & Employability Programs

Specialised in delivering Employment-oriented Training and Certification Programs to students on-campus

Authorized Education Partner for SAP Student Academy

One of the largest University partners of SAP Education, India

Successfully executed MoU with Governments in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Offering Job Guaranteed training programs in partnership with leading corporates

First partner of SAP Education to launch Power User Courses in India

Corporate Training & IT Bootcamps

Corporate training specialising in SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, Big Data, Analytics

Lab Services for corporate training in SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, Analytics, Cloud, OS, Virtualization and DB

Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) programs in collaboration with corporates and educational institutions

IT Bootcamps designed for graduate hires

Programs focused on Upskilling and Reskilling

Project-specific training to address skill gaps within project teams

Professional Accountancy Finishing School

A well reckoned name in Professional Accountancy Training in Kerala

15 years of proven excellence

ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institute

Over 13 Centres in Kerala

50+ trained and experienced Faculty

Trains over 4000 Students annually in Kerala

Authorized institute for CMA, USA (Certified Management Accountant course)

Offers Diploma in IFRS Course certified by IAAP (UK)

Active placement assistance to all students

90% of our admissions are through student referrals

Meet Our
Key Management Team

Profile Image
Badrinarayanan Jayaraman

Co-founder & Chief Executive

Entrepreneur | Advisory & Consulting (IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, ERP)

About Badrinarayanan Jayaraman

Badri, as he likes to be called comes with over 22 years of running successful business in the IT Consulting, Training and ERP space. A Mechanical Engineer by qualification, Badri started his career with Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP – part of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited) after being trained hands-on in the Toyota Production System directly under the auspice of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan. He is a well reckoned name in the SAP ecosystem having served as the CEO for two best performing SAP Implementation and Training Partner Companies in India. He has successfully led over 200 SAP implementations both in the SME space and large enterprise space. He is an advisor on the board of family-owned businesses helping them develop and implement IT strategies and IT leveraged business transformation plans. Badri has also been instrumental in securing and managing some marquee accounts for SAP Education in India.

Profile Image
Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan

Co-founder & Chief Mentor

Management Consultant, SAP Certified Consultant, Fellowship Holder from IAAP, UK (Master Trainer with International Experience)

About Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan

A seasoned Management Consultant and Expert Trainer with over 32 years of domestic and international consulting and training experience, Ramakrishnan has been the founding member and guiding light for IPA since its inception in 2002. He is the Chairman of Harisree College – a prominent Women's College based at Thrissur, Kerala, India. The college runs undergraduate and graduate courses like +1, +2 and BA, B.Com of Calicut University. He also serves as the Managing Partner of Stepping Stone Accounting Consultancy providing Accounting, Finance, Management and ERP solutions with operations across India. Ramakrishnan is hands-on involved in ensuring excellence in training and delivery at IPA while also continuing to conducts classes for select programs.

Why Choose IPA® Education Private Limited?

  • Expertise and Experience: Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in corporate training and workforce development, ensuring high-quality program delivery that drives tangible results.
  • Customizable Programs: All of our training services can be tailored specifically to align with your organizational goals, culture, and industry requirements, ensuring relevance and maximizing impact.
  • Commitment to Success: We are dedicated to fostering growth and innovation within your workforce. Our post-training support includes follow-up assessments and access to additional resources, ensuring sustainability and continuous development.
why us image

The IPA Edge

  • Our faculty counts the best names in the SAP training ecosystem
  • Industry Practitioners - come with deep industry/consulting experience
  • Rich experience in training undergrads and fresh graduates
  • 180+ Trainers across all SAP Modules
  • 85+ Certified & SAP Empaneled Trainers
  • Pedagogy customised for early talent and fresh graduates
  • Theory sessions complemented with examples from real-life industry scenarios and live software demo
  • Students are made to present Case Studies to gauge and assess the depth of their learning
  • Hands-on practice sessions provided in Live SAP software environment
  • Integration Case-studies for Functional Tracks to simulate real-time project experience
  • Engagement Techniques:
    • Tech Discussions
    • Tech Extempore
    • Regular impromptu Quizzes and Rapid-fire sessions
    • Group Discussions and Group Breakout Activities
    • Discovery Learning Sessions
  • We strongly leverage our partnership with SAP Education
  • Access to SAP’s authorized certification learning content
  • 24 X 7 access to learning content
  • Additional topics for continued and enhanced learning
  • High-end branded and HANA Certified servers
  • 24 x 7 Server access including weekends and Government holidays
  • Dedicated Servers for each batch – not shared between other batches or clients
  • The servers are preconfigured with all relevant best practice standards and data which are needed for the respective modules as per SAP requirement
  • We are the only approved vendor for a leading American Multinational Technology Corp other than SAP India for BASIS Lab and Training
  • Demonstrated capability to quickly turnaround for any training requirement in SAP, including niche modules
  • An example is the last wave of training for an American IT Services major, where we successfully commenced 12 batches comprising of 160+ students and 8 different tracks, including niche ones like MDG, Security, and PIPO, in just 8 days from confirmation.
  • We also maintain a backup pool of trainers for any exigencies, especially during uncertain times such as the Covid pandemic
  • Proven capability to deliver superior outcomes and results consistently
  • Delivered average pass percentage of 97%
  • Average trainer rating of 4.56
  • Facilitated part-time deployment of students into projects even before completion of training