The Central Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (Filipino: Sentral Kolehiyo ng Pilipinas), also referred to by its acronym CCP, is a private, nonsectarian coeducational higher education institution located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. CCP was established on January 18, 1954, as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines, Inc. (PCP), with an enrollment of 300 students.

Central Colleges of the Philippines started its operations upon its establishment on January 18, 1954, with an enrollment of 300 students. It was then known as the Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines.

It was established by a group of prominent educators.
1.) Engr. Manuel Ignacio Felizardo;
2.) Engr. Vicente Y. Orosa;
3.) Engr. Ciriaco Ygnacio Coronel;
4.) Atty. Emilio M. Javier, J.D.;
5.) Engr. Gonzalo T. Vales.

In school year 1956-1957, the High School Department was established.

In school year 1960-1961, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business Administration were opened.

In 1969, Engr. Hermenegildo Roque Reyes, Sr was assigned as second College president and held his position until 1979 and Polytechnic Colleges of the Philippines was renamed to Central Colleges of the Philippines.

In January 1971, Dr. H.R. Reyes successfully bought out share of 20% of his co-founder Engineer Vales and other majority shareholders. He finally controlled ownerships.

In 1977, Secretarial Administration and Agricultural Business Management programs were offered.