Our Founder

More than just a leader

Mr. Ven Rao

Mr. Ven Rao is more than just a leader — he is a passionate educator, coach, and advocate for personal development. With an array of qualifications and wide experience, he leads CELC Academy with both professional rigour and heart.

Credentials and Expertise

Cambridge English Assessment Business Development Consultant:

Experienced in the design, implementation, and growth of Cambridge syllabus programmes. He understands the requirements of Cambridge exams and uses his insight to help institutions align their teaching, assessment, and resources accordingly.

HRDF-Certified Train-the-Trainer (TTT):

As a HRD Corp certified trainer, Mr. Ven Rao is trained in adult learning principles, training needs analysis, instructional design, delivery, and assessment. This certifies him to deliver high-impact training and professional development workshops aligned with Malaysian HRD Corp standards.

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist:

Skilled in helping individuals access deeper mental states to overcome challenges, build confidence, reframe limiting beliefs, and harness better mental and emotional well-being.

Academic Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Northern University of Malaysia — grounding him in management, organisational strategy, and the business realities of running educational programmes.

Diploma in Clinical Psychology (Phase 1)

Diploma in Clinical Psychology (Phase 1) — equipping him with a foundational understanding of human behaviour, mental processes, and the psychological underpinnings of learning (motivation, emotional readiness, mindset).