Aptech to open 150 centres this year

Aptech, a global leader in learning solutions, is likely to expand into French-speaking parts of Africa, Columbia and Mexico by opening 150 centres this year. It already has an existence in 40 countries. The company plans most of expansion to be done on partnership or franchise model.

The company is expected to invest about Rs 3.5 crore on content this fiscal. Aptech's subsidiary, Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), the 3D animation and visual effects training institute, entered into a partnership with the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan for the second year.