GOPAS a.s.

What GOPAS a.s. does

GOPAS a.s. is a privately held Czech joint-stock company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Prague, operating as the largest IT training provider in the Czech and Slovak markets. The company delivers a portfolio of over 2,000 instructor-led course types across IT security, cloud, databases, programming, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and office productivity, serving approximately 25,000-30,000 participants annually. Courses are delivered through public open-enrollment, private tailor-made corporate training, and an e-learning platform, supported by 47 classrooms across Prague and Brno, and a Slovak subsidiary (GOPAS SR, a.s.) in Bratislava.

GOPAS generates revenue principally through instructor-led training (priced per course in CZK and EUR), certification testing services (acting as an authorized Pearson VUE, Prometric, and Kryterion/PSI test center), subscriptions to self-study e-learning content, and conference/event organization (TechEd, Javadays, HackerFest). The company has held Microsoft Gold Learning Partner status since 2002 and maintains authorized partnerships with nearly 20 major technology vendors including EC-Council, CompTIA, Red Hat, Cisco, VMware, Oracle, AWS, IBM, and Check Point. Pricing is unit-based for individuals and quote-based for corporate training, with proprietary programs such as Knowledge Guarantee (free retakes) and Guarantee of Know-How (free retraining if a trained employee leaves) intended to reduce buyer switching risk.

The technology stack is modest: the company operates a nopCommerce e-commerce platform for course catalog and enrollment, with no proprietary AI, software-as-a-service products, or published APIs. Ownership is founder-controlled with no parent company, no venture capital, and no private equity investment disclosed. The company is led by Petr Daniel (Chairman of the Board) and Jan Dvořák (CEO), with a dedicated management structure spanning business development, finance, marketing, technical operations, and product management across the Czech and Slovak locations.

Name

GOPAS a.s.

Legal name

GOPAS, a.s.

Website

https://gopas.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GOPAS a.s. is the largest IT training provider in the Czech and Slovak markets, delivering 2,000+ instructor-led courses across IT security, cloud, AI, programming, and databases to approximately 25,000-30,000 participants annually via 47 classrooms in Prague, Brno, and Bratislava.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• IT training services
• IT certification testing
• Corporate IT training
• E-learning courses
• IT conferences events

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Instructor-Led Training (ILT): Public and private classroom-based courses in IT and management skills. Prices range from approximately 7,400 CZK to 59,400 CZK per course depending on duration and specialization.
2. Certification and Testing: Exam vouchers and certification testing services for various vendor certifications including IREB CPRE-FL, CompTIA, CISSP, and vendor-specific exams.
3. E-learning: Self-study interactive courses produced by GOPAS and partner organizations.
4. Conferences and Seminars: Organized events including TechEd, Javadays, HackerFest, and other IT conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GOPAS a.s. is the largest IT training provider in the Czech and Slovak markets, delivering instructor-led public and private (tailor-made) courses across 2,000+ course types spanning IT security, cloud computing, programming, data/AI, networking, and management skills. The company complements instructor-led training with certification testing (Pearson VUE, Prometric, Kryterion/PSI), self-study e-learning courses, and IT conferences such as TechEd, Javadays, and HackerFest.

Product overview

GOPAS is the largest IT training provider in the Czech and Slovak markets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational services. The core offering consists of instructor-led IT training courses delivered in public and private formats across 47 classrooms in Prague, Brno, and Bratislava. Supporting services include certification testing (Pearson Vue, Prometric, Kryterion/PSI), e-learning self-study courses, and IT conferences (TechEd, Javadays, HackerFest). The training catalog spans 2,000+ course types across IT security (CISSP, CompTIA Security+, OSINT, CEH), databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server), artificial intelligence (generative AI, NLP, computer vision, machine learning), programming (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript), cloud (Microsoft Azure), systems administration (Windows Server, Linux), and design/architecture (UML, software architecture, design patterns). Additional value-add services include the ITclub membership program and IT Ráno free webinars. GOPAS operates as a Microsoft Gold Learning Partner since 2002 and authorized partner for EC-Council, CompTIA, Red Hat, Cisco, VMware, and other major technology vendors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Training Courses
• Certification Testing

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2002GOPAS Training Centre Czech Republic has been an official Microsoft Gold Learning Partner since 2002, the highest level of Microsoft partnership for training organizations. Offers authorized Microsoft courses, certification exam vouchers, and MOC (Microsoft Official Curriculum) training materials.
• LLPA (Learning and Performance Professionals Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOPAS and GOPAS IT Training Centre have been proud members of this association since its founding, contributing to the professional development of learning and performance professionals.
• EC-CouncilmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training provider for EC-Council certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), and other security certifications.
• CompTIAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training provider for CompTIA certifications including Security+, A+, Network+, and other IT professional certifications.
• CertnexusmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training provider for Certnexus certifications offered in the Czech and Slovak markets.
• Red Hat Enterprise LinuxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Red Hat training provider offering Red Hat Learning Subscription courses and certification exam preparation. Red Hat Learning Subscription provides 12 months of intensive training.
• Cisco SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Cisco training provider for networking certifications and courses.
• VMware by BroadcommajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized VMware training provider covering Horizon, Workspace ONE, Cloud Foundation, Kubernetes, NSX, and other VMware technologies.
• OraclemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Oracle training provider for database, middleware, and application development courses.
• Omnissa (formerly VMware Horizon)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training provider for Omnissa solutions including Horizon and Workspace ONE.
• Amazon Web ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized AWS training provider for cloud computing courses and certifications.
• ISTQBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized testing certification provider for ISTQB software testing qualifications.
• IREB (International Requirements Engineering Board)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training provider for IREB CPRE (Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering) certification exams including CPRE-FL Foundation Level.
• Hewlett Packard EnterpriseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized HPE training provider for enterprise server and storage courses.
• VeeamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Veeam training provider for data protection and backup solutions.
• IBMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized IBM training provider for IBM software and systems courses.
• CitrixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Citrix training provider for virtualization and networking solutions.
• Check PointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Check Point training provider for network security certifications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fast Lane (Cegos Group): Fast Lane is a Europe-wide IT training provider with deep vendor authorizations (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, VMware, Red Hat) and corporate training offerings; it directly competes with GOPAS in authorized certification training across multiple European geographies including CEE.
• Global Knowledge (part of NTT): Global Knowledge is one of the largest IT training providers globally, offering vendor-authorized courses across Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and other ecosystems; it competes with GOPAS in enterprise IT training and authorized certification prep.
• Learning Tree International: Learning Tree provides IT and management training with classroom-based instructor-led delivery and corporate training solutions; directly comparable to GOPAS in delivery model and customer base (IT professionals and corporate teams).
• NobleProg: NobleProg is a global IT training provider offering in-person and online courses across vendor technologies, business skills, and management; it directly competes with GOPAS in delivering customized corporate IT training worldwide.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is a large IT training franchise with vendor-authorized courses in Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and other technologies; operates instructor-led classroom training for IT professionals, similar to GOPAS's delivery model.

Regional players

• SoftEd (acquired by Atria): SoftEd is a Central European IT training provider (Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia) offering Microsoft, agile, and IT management training; it is a regional direct competitor in the Czech and Slovak markets where GOPAS operates.
• ITuwn Training Centrum: ITuwn is a Czech IT training provider offering certified courses in Microsoft, Cisco, and other technologies; it competes with GOPAS in the Czech market for authorized IT professional training.

Emerging players

• Pluralsight (now part of Globant): Pluralsight is a major online technology learning platform focused on IT professional skills, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI training; it competes with GOPAS's e-learning and self-study offerings as a digital alternative.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a large enterprise learning platform covering IT, leadership, and compliance training; it competes with GOPAS in the corporate IT training segment, particularly through its online delivery model.
• Arrow ECS Education Services: Arrow's education services arm delivers vendor-authorized IT training across Cisco, AWS, NetApp, and other technologies as part of a broader IT distribution business; it overlaps with GOPAS in authorized certification training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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