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About Us

Empowering the Next Generation

We empower students through innovative education, equipping them with skills development training and practical knowledge to excel in their careers and ensuring our graduates are ready to thrive for a changing world.

Who We Are

Meet Aspire Design Academy

We are dedicated to provide high-quality human resources for the industry. Based on this belief, we aspire to become the leading design training center in Cambodia.

Aspire Design Academy Team

About Aspire Design Academy

We are a group of different people with diverse backgrounds in architecture and design, each possessing over 20 years of expertise.

We are dedicated to provide high-quality human resources for the industry. Based on this belief, we aspire to become the leading design training center in Cambodia.

Expert Mentors

Learn from industry professionals

Project Base Learning

Real-world project experience

Certified

Industry-recognized credentials

Innovation

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Our Purpose

Why We're Doing This?

Cambodia needs effective Architecture, Design & Art training program which focus on skill development training to bridge the skills gap, enhance employability, foster innovation, adapt to industry trends and empower career readiness for a changing world.

Passion for Education

We believe that quality design education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background.

Bridging the Gap

There's a growing gap between traditional education and industry needs. We're here to bridge that gap.

Empowering Futures

We want to equip individuals with the skills they need to thrive in the fast changing world.

Our Purpose
100%
Skill-Based Learning
Our Journey

Our Origin Story

AD Academy was founded in 2023 when Mr. CHAN Beta sat at a coffee shop reflecting on the challenges faced by architecture graduates who lacked practical design experience as they began their careers. In 2024, the academy launched its pilot project, which proved to be highly impactful in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world practice. By 2025, AD Academy was officially registered with the Ministry of Commerce and recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia.

2023

The Beginning

Aspire Design Academy was founded by passion and purpose of making positive change with a clear mission: to bridge architecture and design skill gaps.

2024

First Training Program

We launched our first program with 15 students, focusing on fundamentals architecture and design software and proved to be highly impactful with over 90% satisfaction rate.

2025

Official Registered

AD Academy was officially registered with the Ministry of Commerce and recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia under the name of "Aspire Design Academy Co., Ltd"

2026

Growing Impact

Reached 600+ students finished and expanded our curriculum to include Architecture Visualization and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Our History
600+
Students Joint
880+
Class Hours Taught
780
Course Finished
92.80%
Satisfaction Rate
CHAN Beta, Founder | CEO
Leadership Perspective

Message from our Founder

Empower Architecture and Design student with quality education in different dimension is the mission that we embrace at AD Academy. As the CEO of AD Academy, I am privileged to be part of the education scenario today. Understanding the root causes of lacking in Architecture & Design education in Cambodia, we strive to bridge the gap between traditional education and the demands of the modern workforce by focusing on skill development training and career readiness. Through providing hands-on learning, industry collaborations, and real-world projects, our students gain the practical experience needed to thrive in competitive, creative industries. We are committed to fostering innovation, promoting adaptive learning, and ensuring that every student is equipped with the tools to succeed and contribute meaningfully to Cambodia's development.

For AD Academy, we believe by fostering and developing Architecture and Design students to the professional level will help build human capital which create sustainability in our society.

We are excited to journey with you in this mission, shaping the future for our nation through the transformative power of architecture and design education. Together, let's shape the future for success and innovation.

CHAN Beta

Founder | CEO

"Aspire Design Academy Co., Ltd"
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Our Vision

To become Cambodia’s leading architecture and design academy, inspiring thousands of creative young minds.

Our Mission

To empower students through innovative education, equipping them with skills development training and practical knowledge to excel in their careers. We are committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability, ensuring our graduates are ready to thrive for a changing world.

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Bridge the Gap

To bridge the gap between education and industry, empowering talents to become creative problem solvers.

Empower Growth

Equip individuals with technological skills to build real-world solutions that drive innovation.

Build Community

Foster a supportive learning environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.

Accessible Education

Make quality design education accessible to communities and industry players alike.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

These values guide everything we do at Aspire Design Academy, from how we design our curriculum to how we support our students.

Be the change

Inspire our people to be proactive leaders who create purposeful and positive impact in the world through architecture and design.

Innovation

Foster creativity and forward-thinking approaches to solve design challenges and drive innovation in architecture, design and art.

Integrity

Commit to ethical practices, honesty, and responsibility in all aspects of education and professional work.

Collaboration

Promote teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration to reflect real-world architectural and design practices.

Lifelong Learning

Instill a mindset of continuous learning and growth to keep up with industry advancements and innovation.

Stay Relevant

We provide relevant academic and career-focused programs leading to development of Architecture and Design skills, as well as soft and hard skills

Life at AD Academy

Our Culture

AD Academy evolved out of an idea for practice that would be complementary, not combative, and so collaboration is in our blood. The best expression of that collaboration is in our Academy culture.

PEOPLE FIRST

We know that our biggest strength is our people. Great academy isn’t just about buildings and places, it’s about nurturing a happy team, both inside the office and outside it. Our success is built on a friendly, forward-thinking, purposeful culture where ideas flow freely, everyone feels valued, and all are encouraged to shine.

SHAPING YOUR CAREER

We know that people need to progress, and we invest in our staff no matter where they’re at in their career, or the shape of their ambition. Some will want to develop leadership skills; others will opt to deepen their specialist or technical knowledge. Our work environment is designed so that each person can develop their career according to their own personal goals, through continued learning, dialogue and curiosity.

UPSKILL OUR TEAM

We have a strong focus on innovation, with global champions tasked with strengthening our expertise for growing sustainability. To continually upskill our teams, we offer comprehensive training for all employees, and view professional development as a strategic investment for our future. We actively support professional memberships and grant study leave for out-of-office training and development.

BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION

We believe everyone has the potential for success. As part of our commitment to building the next generation successor, we warmly welcome interns and students who share our passion for education. You will work side-by-side with our friendly, collaborative teams and are encouraged to make meaningful contributions to train across the country.

GIVING BACK

For us, social value begins by valuing those around us, caring for both for our own people and our communities. Our commitment to giving something positive back is shared across all academy, and translates into very different activities depending on the location. We might participate in local volunteering initiatives, either over the long term or in response to specific emergency relief efforts.

Ready to Join Our Community?

Experience the difference. Join a community of passionate designers who are shaping the future of creative industries.