Why Partner With The Leader?

  • 01Proven Business Model
    Our business model has found great success, as our profitable and satisfied business partners are testament to it.
  • 02Largest Alumni Network
    Our students' success is our success, and our alumni are spread across the Indian Creative industry, holding leadership and influential positions.
  • 03Certified NSDC Training Institute
    As IMAGE is an NSDC-approved training partner, your franchise will be NSDC-certified*
  • 04Access to Corporate-Certified Events
    A chance for your students to represent your centre in many corporate-certified events like Know Your Creativity Scholarship Test and more.
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Strong Research & Development (R&D) Team

The future economy of the nation will be a fusion of creativity and technology. Image's R&D team is at the forefront of this revolution, tirelessly designing and developing innovative Creative Technology education that empowers those who aspire to find success in it. The R&D team is guided and mentored by Mr. K. Kumar, the Founder & Chairman of the IMAGE Group of Creative Education. Under his guidance, our R&D team does the following.

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    Pioneering Curriculums

    Designing cutting-edge courses on creative technologies aligned with the present and futuristic advancements.

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    Faculty Empowerment

    Uplifting the knowledge and the teaching skills of faculties to deliver exceptional learning experiences for students.

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    Developing Course Materials

    Creating original and comprehensive course materials in print for seamless learning.

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    SME Collaboration

    Ensuring rigorous evaluation of student portfolios and skills by the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from each specialized field before placements.

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    Syllabus Updates

    Ensuring our programs always reflect the in-demand skills expected by the various segments of the creative industry.

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    Organizing Exams and Vivas

    Evaluations of the students are administered by the R & D team.

Only Limited Franchises Available in Select Locations in South India

Before After

Discover Your Franchise Opportunity

Our Impeccable Support System for Franchise

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    Business Development Support

    The Heads of Business Development collaborate with the franchise business partners to devise and develop tailored marketing, promotional and sales strategies for each centre.

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    Delivery of Copyrighted Study Material

    Timely delivery of valuable, copyrighted study materials required from time to time*.

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    Business Partner Training

    Based on 28 years of experience, we help new franchisees establish the business by providing detailed training to the business partners.

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    Faculty Training

    Image provides training at the Corporate Office for our franchise faculty recruits so that they can be fully qualified to teach students. The faculty is also provided continuous online training support upon requirement.

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    Marketing Training

    Image provides in-depth training to all its franchise marketing personnel such as marketing and sales managers, field marketing and promotional officers, career counsellors and tele-callers (if any) to drive student admissions.

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    Technical Support

    Image ensures consistent implementation of our standardized curriculum delivery and teaching methodologies through the Academic Head and the Regional Technical Head.

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    Placement Support

    Our dedicated corporate and regional placement teams ceaselessly work to secure placements for students from all our franchise centres*. If a franchise centre wishes to explore placement opportunities available locally, adequate training shall be provided to them.

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    Recruitment Support

    One-time recruitment support is extended to new franchise centres to build their faculty team. Subsequent recruitment support is available upon request and subject to a fee.

Here’s What Our Proud Business Partners Say About Us

Mr. Sharafudheen

I am proud to be associated with IMAGE for the past 15 years.

Mr. Sharafudheen

Franchise Partner, Trissur and Ernakulam South

Ms. Anitha Mani

Image is affiliated with NSDC and has 3 decades of experience. The Image marketing and technical team supported us a lot which helped us move forward in our business journey.

Ms. Anitha Mani

Franchise Partner, HSR Layout, Bangalore

Mr. Vipin

I turned from a student to franchise owner. When I saw how Image transformed the lives of many youngsters through creative education, I wanted to do that. Fast forward 15 years, my centre is going great.

Mr. Vipin

Franchise Partner, Kollam and Trivandram

Mr. Alexander's

Image's strong R&D team which trains all faculties to be the pillars of the Centre, their partnership with NSDC, and wonderful placement support made me decide to partner with Image.

Mr. Alexander's

Franchise Partner, Vadapalani

Mr. Nandha Kumar

I always wanted to be an entrepreneur so why not in a creative industry. Image helped me in my business from the start. I thank Kumar Sir for making us feel comfortable and giving us consistent support.

Mr. Nandha Kumar

Franchise Partner, Salem

What Should You Have to Grab This Opportunity?

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    35 to 40 Lakh investment

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    Good Entrepreneurial Mindset

About Image Creative Education

Image Creative Education is India's first professionally managed Multimedia Training institute, which was established way back in 1996, when the sector was still in a nascent stage in the nation. Since its origins, Image has grown to set its footprints in many South Indian cities with strong presence through in-house centres and franchises.

The fully practice-orientated creative courses, with placement assurance*, have attracted so many individuals over the years to make it the No.1 Creative Education Provider in South India.

Image Creative Education
Image Creative Education

The Journey of Image Group

  • Launched Image Creative Education

    Launched as India’s first professional Multimedia Training Institute.

    Launched Image Creative Education
    1996
  • Launched IMUST

    Launched speciality Animation Curriculum (IMUST) that incorporated Art and IT Skills

    Launched IMUST
    2003
  • Became an ISO 9001: 2000 Company
    Became an ISO 9001: 2000 Company
    2005
  • Rated as India's No.1 Institute

    Rated as India's No.1 Institute for Animation training (The Week-AC Nielsen)

    Rated as India's No.1 Institute
    2009
  • Launched IALS

    Launched IALS (Image Advanced Learning Systems) training modules for iPads

    Launched IALS
    2012
  • Partnered with the NSDC

    Partnered with NSDC, an initiative taken by the Government of India to offer skill improvement training to millions of young minds across India

    Partnered with the NSDC
    2014
  • Launched C-Tech AR & VR Tech

    Launched C-Tech AR & VR Technologies Programme - a course on futuristic technology

    2018
  • 1999
    Ramayan The Interactive Epic

    Released Interactive Animated Storybook on CD ROM - 'Ramayan The Interactive Epic'

    Partnered with the NSDC
  • 2004
    Launched ICAT

    Launched India's first Digital Media College: Image College of Arts, Animation and Technology(ICAT) at Chennai

    Partnered with the NSDC
  • 2007
    Won NASSCOM Super Pitch Award

    Won NASSCOM Super Pitch Award for Original Animated Content

    Partnered with the NSDC
  • 2011
    Launched IMINDS

    Launched IMINDS (creative education for school children)

    Partnered with the NSDC
  • 2014
    Launched C-TECH

    Launched C-TECH - A unique program combining creativity and technology

    Partnered with the NSDC
  • 2015
    Launched PMKVY

    Affiliated as Training Partners with PMKVY (iInitiative by the Government of India)

    Partnered with the NSDC
  • 2019
    Won EduTech Asia Awards

    Imageminds won the prideful 'Most Inclusive Educational Programme - Gold' award at the EduTech Asia Awards 2019, Singapore

    Partnered with the NSDC

The Force Behind It All - Image Group

While Image takes the power of Creative Education to thousands and thousands of adults who want to get into the creative industry with necessary in-demand industry skills, its parent organization, IMAGE GROUP OF CREATIVE EDUCATION, empowers people of many other age groups with creative education through its other establishments, such as:

ICAT Design and Media College

India’s No. 1 Design and Media College with 3 state-of-the-art campuses in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Imageminds

Launched India’s first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) co-curriculum for Schools.

Imageminds Creative Learning Kit

Takes STEAM education to children beyond their schools through playway DIY activity kits.

Image Infotainment Ltd

A knowledge powerhouse that focusses on Digital Media Content Development and manages the other ventures of IMAGE Group.

  • 79,000+

    Students Empowered

  • 30+

    Centres

  • 2500+

    Placement Partners

  • 8

    Creative Specialized Programs

  • 450+

    Employees

  • 17

    In-House Offices

Mr. K. KUMAR

Mr. K. KUMAR

Founder / CEO of IMAGE Group

Our journey at Image Creative Education began in 1996 with a simple yet powerful vision: to bridge the gap between education and employment in the creative industry.Today, with over 28 years of experience and 30 centres, including 20 franchise partners, we are South India's leading creative education provider.

What sets us apart? Building a powerful ecosystem in the creative economy through Image. Yes! Our students aren't just learners; they're future industry leaders in animation, VFX, game development, advertising design, graphic design, fashion design, and more.

Year after year, we've been launching our highly skilled students into the creative industry through the strong partnerships we've formed with thousands of top creative firms. With just 1 course, our students can unlock 100s of creative career opportunities. This is a feat no other creative education provider in India can boast. This proven track record has made us the preferred choice for those who aspire to have a creative career. Our students aren't just successful professionals; they're creating generational wealth for their families through it.

The creative industry is booming, and we're at its epicentre. In fact, the scope for such careers will keep growing in the years to come. In fact, to realise India's ambitious $5 trillion economy, various sectors are striving forward, including Media & Entertainment which aims for a $100 billion market in six years. Even non-creative industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and architecture are hungry for creative talents. The time is ripe now.

As a franchise partner, you'll be part of a movement shaping India's future. Together, we'll empower young talent, drive economic growth, and redefine creative education. Let's build a legacy together.

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