About Us
So here's the thing about most technical training: it's boring, impractical, and you forget half of it by Wednesday. We're different. Institute Training started because we got tired of watching people waste time on courses that didn't match real-world work. We teach the stuff that actually matters — the techniques your team needs on Monday morning, not theoretical fluff. Our instructors? They're working professionals, not academics hiding behind textbooks. They know what it's like to debug code at 2 AM or troubleshoot systems under pressure. That's exactly what we bring to every class we run.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Real Skills, Real Results
We don't teach theory for theory's sake. Every lesson, every project, every assignment exists because it solves actual problems in actual jobs.
Instructors Who Actually Code
Our trainers aren't full-time teachers. They're active professionals who work in the field. They bring current, relevant experience to the classroom.
Small Groups, Big Impact
Overcrowded classes kill learning. We keep groups tight so you get real feedback and actually absorb what we're teaching.
Honest About What Works
We'll tell you if a technology isn't worth learning right now. We focus on tools and skills with genuine staying power.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Institute Training
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Carla Mendes
Founder & Lead Instructor
Started coding professionally in 2008. Spent 11 years building backend systems before launching Institute Training. Teaches our Python and cloud infrastructure courses.
Paulo Silva
Technical Director
Full-stack developer who's worked with 23 different companies. Designs our curriculum and ensures every course actually reflects what professionals face on the job.
Amélia Costa
Instructor — Frontend Development
Built interfaces for over 15 years, from static sites to complex React applications. Her courses focus on practical JavaScript and design patterns that students can use immediately.
Our Story
Institute Training kicked off in 2016 when a group of frustrated developers and engineers realized their companies were spending thousands on awful courses. We started small — just a handful of workshops in a cramped space in Coimbra. But people noticed. We weren't trying to cover every possible topic. We were drilling deep into things that mattered. Fast forward to today, and we've trained over 1,200 professionals across 47 different technical disciplines. We've expanded our offerings, upgraded our facilities, but we've kept the core idea intact: learning should be practical, relevant, and actually useful.
Our Mission
We help professionals build technical skills through practical, no-nonsense training that sticks. Our courses focus on what you'll actually use, taught by people who use it every day. Simple as that.
Our Vision
To become the place where technical training feels less like school and more like learning from someone who knows their stuff. We want every student walking out confident they can handle their next project.