Knowles Training Institute · Philippines

About Knowles Training Institute

Helping organisations across the Philippines develop stronger people, teams and leaders through practical corporate training that creates real impact at work.

HeadquartersSingapore
Courses1500+
Training since2010
FormatsOnsite, venue or virtual
FounderSancy Suraj
Corporate trainingFor organisations, teams and leaders
Customisable programmesStandard or fully customised
Expertise matchingThe right facilitator for each programme
Practical focusApplied at work, not just in the room
Who we are

Training designed around your organisation.

Organisations come to us when they want to build capability, change behaviour or improve performance. We work closely with HR and business leaders to understand their challenges and design training that is relevant, practical and aligned to their goals.

Our training helps people apply what they learn, solve real workplace challenges and contribute to stronger results for the organisation.

Every programme we deliver is designed with the organisation in mind: its objectives, its people and the challenges they face.

Company profile

CompanyKnowles Training Institute Private Limited
BusinessCorporate training and development
HeadquartersSingapore
FounderSancy Suraj
Training portfolio1500+ corporate training courses
Core areasLeadership, Management, Communication, Sales, Negotiation, Customer Service, AI, HR, Project Management, Professional Development and more
Training modelStandard and customised corporate programmes
Our story

From one course in 2010 to 1500+ corporate training courses.

  1. 2010The training journey begins. Pinnacle Minds began with one course.
  2. Early yearsOne course became several. New programmes were developed as training needs expanded.
  3. ExpansionBroader workplace skills. Leadership, communication, management, sales and more were gradually added.
  4. Knowles foundedA dedicated corporate training business, established to serve organisations with a wider range of capability needs.
  5. Today1500+ corporate training courses across multiple topics and industries.
What we believe

Training should change what happens after the training room.

Learning must translate into real workplace behaviour and results.

Relevant to the workplace

Content must connect directly to real job challenges.

Practical enough to apply

We focus on tools and techniques learners can use immediately.

Connected to an organisational objective

Every programme is aligned to business outcomes.
The Knowles training method

A proven approach to effective corporate learning.

  1. STEP 01

    Understand

    We identify business challenges and learner needs.
  2. STEP 02

    Design

    We set learning objectives and design fit-for-purpose solutions.
  3. STEP 03

    Match

    We select the right facilitator and subject expert for the programme.
  4. STEP 04

    Deliver

    We deliver engaging, interactive and practical learning experiences.
  5. STEP 05

    Apply

    We help learners apply concepts to real workplace situations.
  6. STEP 06

    Evaluate

    We gather feedback, measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Our course-development process is supported by an internal training-design checklist to ensure effective transfer of learning.

What we teach

1500+ corporate training courses across key areas.

Meet the founder

Sancy Suraj, Founder and CEO.

Sancy Suraj, Founder and CEO of Knowles Training Institute

Sancy Suraj | Founder and CEO, Knowles Training Institute

Founder, memory athlete, educator and corporate learning entrepreneur.

Sancy’s path from competitive memory to workplace learning continues to shape how Knowles Training Institute approaches practical, confidence-building corporate training.

His training journey began in 2010 with Pinnacle Minds. Today, he leads Knowles Training Institute with a practical belief: learning should build usable skills, lasting confidence and meaningful workplace impact.

LeadershipFounder and CEO, Knowles Training Institute
EducationFounder, Pinnacle Minds
Early learningFounder, The Umonics Method
Memory sportRepresented Singapore at the World Memory Championship
World recordGuinness World Record, 160-colour sequence
AuthorMy First Million Digits of Pi
  1. 2010The training journey begins
  2. 2011Represents Singapore at the World Memory Championship
  3. 2012160-colour Guinness World Record
  4. TodayLeads Knowles Training Institute
Training becomes valuable when people can use it after the room has emptied.
Sancy SurajFounder and CEO, Knowles Training Institute

How Sancy leads

  • Practical before theoreticalFocus on what works in real situations.
  • Structure before complexityMake learning clear and easy to apply.
  • Practice before confidenceCreate opportunities to try, reflect and improve.
  • Application before applauseMeasure success by real-world impact.
Read the full founder profile →
Our facilitators

The right expertise for the right programme.

Knowles Training Institute works with a network of experienced facilitators and subject-matter specialists. Each facilitator is matched to a programme based on subject expertise, relevant industry experience and learning objectives.

Industries we serve
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Professional Services
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Government / Public Sector
  • Education
  • Non-Profit
  • and more
Organisations we’ve worked with
Logos of organisations Knowles Training Institute has worked with
Case studies

Corporate training in practice.

A closer look at how organisations have used our programmes to close a specific capability gap.

Technology company

ChallengeNew team leads needed stronger people management skills.
Participants28 team leads
ProgrammeLeadership Essentials for New Managers
Delivery2-day customised workshop
OutcomeImproved confidence in managing teams and clearer goal setting with direct reports.

Financial services firm

ChallengeFrontline staff needed better communication with customers.
Participants42 staff
ProgrammeEffective Communication & Customer Service
Delivery1-day interactive workshop
OutcomeHigher customer satisfaction scores recorded in the follow-up survey.

Manufacturing company

ChallengeThe sales team wanted stronger negotiation skills.
Participants25 sales executives
ProgrammeNegotiation Skills for Better Results
Delivery2-day practical workshop
OutcomeImproved win rate and shorter sales cycles reported by the team.
How to choose

What should organisations look for in a training provider?

Choosing the right training partner matters. These are the factors we believe organisations should weigh before committing to a provider, and the principles that shape how we design and deliver programmes.

  1. Relevant expertise
  2. Programme customisation
  3. Facilitator fit
  4. Practical workplace application
  5. Evidence of results

Why organisations choose Knowles Training Institute

Breadth1500+ courses across a wide range of workplace capability areas.
FlexibilityStandard or fully customised programmes designed around your needs.
Expertise matchingFacilitators selected for the right subject and industry experience.
Practical focusLearning designed to be applied at work, not just understood in the room.
Regional reachHeadquartered in Singapore, delivering training across the Philippines.
ExperienceA training approach built and refined over many years of delivery.
How we deliver

Training delivered wherever it works best for your team.

Onsite at your office

We bring the programme to your workplace, including the materials and setup.

At an external training venue

Useful when teams need to step away from day-to-day interruptions.

Virtual for distributed teams

Live online delivery for people working from different sites.

Knowles Training Institute Private Limited

  • Head office: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #07-54, Singapore 409051
  • +65 6714 6663
  • [email protected]
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (UTC+8)
  • Registered in Singapore, UEN 201819639M
This is our official business address. We operate as a virtual office, so training is delivered at your premises, a booked venue or online.
Get started

Ready to build a stronger team?

Tell us the capability gap you are trying to close and we will recommend a programme, a facilitator and a format that fits your people and your schedule.