What 7Learn does

7Learn (سون‌لرن) is an Iranian online programming education platform headquartered in Tehran, founded in 2008 by Loghman Avand (Main-Founder & CEO) and Keyvan Alimohammadi (Co-Founder). The company operates a video-based learning management system covering web design, PHP, WordPress, Python, React, NodeJS, Android, Flutter, data science, and SEO, supplemented by an active community forum and a 4,200-article blog. Since the public launch of 7Learn Academy in November 2019, the platform has accumulated 34,940+ enrolled students and reports 2,000+ graduates who entered the job market as programmers.

The core product portfolio is structured across four tiers: a free Programming Alphabet introductory course, low-cost Learning Capsules (کپسول‌های آموزشی) for domain exploration, expert video courses sold as perpetual licenses, and two premium admission-tested programs — the 6-month AI-first Inception FullStack path and the 10-week Matrix Bootcamp for career monetization. A 2024 addition, the N8N Automation Course, extends the catalog into AI-agent and workflow automation training. The platform hosts courses on ParsPack cloud infrastructure, holds Iranian e-trust (eNamad) and National Digital Media Registration certifications, and accepts payment exclusively in Iranian Toman with installment options and corporate group discounts.

The business model is primarily B2C self-serve (individual course purchases via the website) layered with a consultative, application-based sales motion for premium programs. GTM combines content marketing (blog, SEO), community building (6,216-participant forum with 20,169 discussions), webinars, and messenger-based inside sales (Telegram, WhatsApp, Balad). Enterprise logos including Digikala, SnappFood, Cafe Bazaar, and Alibaba are referenced as employer/hiring partners rather than disclosed B2B training clients. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed and a lean team of approximately 15 members, indicating bootstrapped operations entirely focused on the Iranian domestic market.

Name

7Learn

Legal name

7Learn

Website

https://7learn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

7Learn (سون‌لرن) is an Iranian online programming education platform, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tehran, offering video-based courses, premium AI-first bootcamps, and a developer community serving over 34,940 students across the domestic Iranian market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Programming Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

MOOC & Open Course Platforms (EDAFAIAA), Microlearning Content Libraries (Bite-Sized Lessons) (EDAFACAI), Microlearning & Short-Form Lesson Platforms (MPACALAE)

Keywords

• Online programming courses
• Web development training
• Coding bootcamp
• Software engineering education
• E-learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: Individual courses purchased as one-time purchases with lifetime access (minimum 1 year). Students buy specific courses based on their learning needs.
2. Bootcamp Programs: Bootcamp programs (Matrix, Inception) sold as premium packages with structured timelines and mentorship components.
3. Specialized Skill Courses: Specialized courses like n8n automation sold as comprehensive packages with bonus materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

7Learn is an Iranian online programming education platform that sells video-based expert courses, structured learning paths (Inception FullStack), and transformation bootcamps (Matrix) covering web development, mobile, data science, AI, and programming languages. The platform also provides free introductory content, educational capsules for domain exploration, and an active community with thousands of participants. Course purchases are one-time with lifetime access, and premium programs include mentorship, live sessions, and project-based learning.

Product overview

7Learn is an online programming education platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of products including expert video courses (Web Design, PHP, WordPress, SEO, Data Science/ML, Python, React, NodeJS, Android, Flutter), AI-first learning paths (Inception FullStack), career transformation programs (Matrix Bootcamp), beginner courses (Programming Alphabet), automation training (N8N), and a supportive community ecosystem with blog content. The platform serves over 34,940 students with content taught by industry professionals from top Iranian tech companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inception (اینسپشن): Professional pathway for entering the programming world with AI-integrated full-stack education over 6 months
• Matrix (ماتریکس)
• N8N Automation

Products and services

• Expert Courses (دوره‌های متخصص) Comprehensive video-based programming courses covering web development, mobile apps, data science, AI, UI design, Python, React, NodeJS, Golang, Android, Flutter, SEO, WordPress, and Big Data. Targets individual learners seeking to master specific technologies.
• Inception FullStack (مسیر آموزشی اینسپشن) 6-month AI-first learning path for becoming a full-stack programmer with 25+ real projects, Copilot AI integration, and bi-weekly live experience-sharing sessions. Requires entrance exam. Led by founder Loghman Avand.
• Matrix Bootcamp (بوت کمپ ماتریکس) 10-week result-oriented transformation program for developers seeking to convert technical expertise into income through personal branding, client acquisition, pricing strategy, and freelance business development. Includes mentorship and AI support.
• Programming Alphabet (الفبای برنامه نویسی) Free introductory course for beginners to explore the programming world, understand different programming branches, and select a programming language matching their interests and goals.
• N8N Automation Course Specialized course on building automation workflows with N8N platform and AI tools (Gemini, OpenAI, Ollama). Covers Telegram, WhatsApp, Email, SMS, Instagram automations with 8+ practical projects in under one month.
• Learning Capsules (کپسول‌های آموزشی) Short orientation modules covering PHP, UI Design, Mobile, Game Development, SEO, Python, Data, and JavaScript. Help prospective learners explore specific domains before committing to full courses, reducing wasted time and money.
• 7Learn Community (جامعه برنامه نویسان) Online community forum with 6,216+ participants and 20,169+ discussions across 14 topic categories including Web Programming, Mobile, AI, UI/UX, Linux/DevOps, Game Development, and Business. Provides peer support and engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ graduates successfully entered the job market as programmers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ParsPack (پارس‌پک)coreTechnology or IntegrationParsPack provides cloud hosting infrastructure for 7Learn's platform. They are an Iranian cloud services provider (similar to AWS/GCP) that hosts the 7Learn educational platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global marketplace of video courses with a large catalog of programming and developer courses. Comparable self-paced video course model and breadth of expert topics 7Learn covers (PHP, React, Android, Flutter).
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform with programming, data science, and AI courses from universities and companies. Comparable product (video courses, specializations, certificates) at vastly larger scale, but not Persian-localized.
• Pluralsight: Enterprise-focused technology skills platform offering expert-led video courses and skill assessments. Comparable in serving developer upskilling use cases, especially for corporate training clients like 7Learn's marquee customers.
• Codecademy: Interactive programming education platform with structured curricula and projects. Comparable in targeting beginner-to-career learners with guided fullstack paths (akin to 7Learn's Inception program).

Direct peers

• Faradars: Iran's largest online video-based education platform offering programming, data, and design courses. Directly comparable to 7Learn in Persian-language self-paced video courses and domestic Iranian market positioning.
• SabzDanesh: Iranian online programming education site with video tutorials and structured courses. Competes head-to-head with 7Learn in the beginner-to-intermediate programming course segment in Iran.
• Manshoor (TopLearn): Iranian EdTech offering programming and professional skill courses with video content and structured paths. Comparable target audience (Persian-speaking career changers) and similar pricing model in Toman.
• Sokan Academy: Iranian programming and software engineering learning platform offering video courses and structured curricula. Closely mirrors 7Learn's expert-course + bootcamp hybrid model.

Emerging players

• freeCodeCamp: Free, open-source programming education platform with certifications and project-based curriculum. Sets the competitive baseline 7Learn must differentiate against in programming fundamentals.
• Mosh Hamedani (Code with Mosh): Individual creator-led programming course brand with premium video courses and learning paths. Comparable instructor-driven premium course model that 7Learn's expert courses compete against globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/7learn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/7learn

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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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