What FEDEVEL does

FEDEVEL is an online education platform specializing in practical training for embedded systems and hardware design, founded in 2013 by Robert Feranec, a motherboard designer and Altium expert with more than 20 years of industry experience. The platform delivers video-based courses on schematic and PCB design (Altium, KiCad, OrCAD/Allegro), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), signal and power integrity, FPGA development, and embedded software (uBoot, Linux, Yocto), taught by 14 industry-acknowledged instructors including Eric Bogatin, Keith Armstrong, and Steve Sandler. Distribution and marketing rely primarily on Robert Feranec's YouTube channel (245,000+ subscribers, 39 million views) and an active Discord community, with course discovery supported by an AI Assistant recommendation tool.

FEDEVEL monetizes through a hybrid model: one-time perpetual-license purchases of individual courses (€49-€499) and bundled packages (€515-€2,820), supplemented by a tiered Community Membership subscription (Standard free, Plus €9/month, Pro €49/month) that adds ad-free YouTube access, early content releases, and board/project reviews. The company serves two primary customer segments: individual engineers, students, and hobbyists purchasing courses on a self-serve basis (75,000+ enrolled learners), and corporate organizations seeking employee training in hardware design. Enterprise logos displayed on the platform include Canon, Cisco, Broadcom, Medtronic, Tesla, NASA, Apple, Google, Intel, and Siemens.

Operationally, FEDEVEL is a privately held, founder-controlled company with no disclosed venture funding. It operates through a dual-entity structure (FEDEVEL, LLC in California and FEDEVEL s.r.o. in the Slovak Republic) supporting both US enterprise sales and European operations. The company maintains a small headcount (1-10 employees) supplemented by contracted instructors, indicating a capital-efficient, content-centric business model rather than a labor-intensive services operation.

Name

FEDEVEL

Legal name

FEDEVEL, LLC

Website

https://fedevel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FEDEVEL is an online education platform offering practical courses on PCB design, EMC, signal/power integrity, FPGA development, and embedded software for individual engineers and corporate training clients worldwide, taught by 14 industry-acknowledged instructors and sold primarily through self-serve online purchase.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hardware Design Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Course Bundle Subscriptions & Learning Membership Marketplaces (EDAFAIAI), Corporate/L&D Course Licensing from Creators (B2B Upskilling) (MPACALAH), Creator Course Marketplaces (Multi-Instructor Catalogs) (MPACALAA)

Keywords

• PCB design training
• EMC engineering courses
• FPGA development education
• Embedded systems learning
• Hardware design certification

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Sales: One-time purchase of individual courses or bundled course packages at various price points (€49 to €1049+). Includes both free introductory courses and premium paid courses.
2. Community Membership Subscription: Monthly subscription tiers (Standard free, Plus €9/month, Pro €49/month) providing ad-free YouTube access, early content releases, exclusive videos, project reviews, and discount coupons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FEDEVEL sells online, self-paced video courses and a subscription community focused on printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), FPGA development, embedded Linux/Yocto, and mixed-signal hardware design. Offerings are structured as individual courses, multi-course bundles, a monthly Community Membership that adds instructor-led Q&A and project reviews, and a Company Package of multi-seat licenses for corporate engineering teams. The catalog is produced and taught primarily by founder Robert Feranec and is delivered through FEDEVEL's own learning platform with AI Course Assistant support.

Product overview

FEDEVEL is a specialized educational platform for embedded systems and hardware design, offering a comprehensive portfolio of online courses delivered by 14 experienced industry instructors. The platform operates as a course marketplace featuring individual courses (including free options), course bundles, and a subscription-based Community Membership. The core product line includes courses on Schematic & PCB Design (covering Altium, KiCad, OrCAD/Allegro), EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Signal/Power Integrity, FPGA development, and embedded software. Course delivery is complemented by free Knowledge Base blog content, an AI-powered course recommendation assistant, and community features including board/project reviews. The platform serves both individual learners and corporate clients, with enterprise packages available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Three Hardware Design Courses and EMC (bundle) Bundle that combines three of FEDEVEL's hardware design courses with the EMC course, sold at a discount relative to purchasing each course individually.
• Company Package of Hardware Design Courses and EMC Corporate multi-seat license to FEDEVEL's Hardware Design Courses and EMC content, designed for engineering organizations that need standardized training for multiple team members.
• Essential Hardware Design Courses Package Starter course package that bundles the essential hardware design courses for engineers new to the FEDEVEL curriculum.
• Complete Package of All FEDEVEL Platform Courses Top-tier bundle granting access to the full FEDEVEL course catalog across hardware design, EMC, FPGA, and embedded systems.
• Power and Signal Integrity Courses Package Subject-focused bundle that groups the Power and Signal Integrity courses for engineers specializing in those areas.
• FEDEVEL Community Membership Recurring monthly subscription that bundles community membership perks, including a private Discord community, monthly Q&A sessions, instructor-led Board and Project Reviews, and access to supplementary learning resources on top of the FEDEVEL course catalog.
• Learn Altium Essentials Second Edition Online video course teaching the essentials of the Altium Designer EDA tool, intended for hardware and PCB design engineers.
• Advanced PCB Layout Course Online course covering advanced printed circuit board layout techniques for experienced PCB designers.
• Advanced Digital Hardware Design Advanced online course on digital hardware design, covering topics such as memory interfaces, high-speed design, and complex digital implementations.
• Advanced Hardware Design Continuation course that builds on the core hardware design material with more advanced topics for hardware engineers.
• Practical EMC Training for Design Engineers Practical, project-based online course on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for working electronic design engineers.
• Essential PCB Design/Layout Techniques for EMC Online course focused on PCB design and layout techniques specifically aimed at achieving EMC compliance.
• Master the Fundamentals of Power Integrity and Power Supply Testing Online course teaching the fundamentals of power integrity and how to test power supplies in real designs.
• KiCad for Beginners Beginner-level online course that introduces engineers, students, and hobbyists to PCB design using the open-source KiCad EDA tool.
• KiCad for Makers Online course applying KiCad to project-based designs for makers, hobbyists, and small-scale hardware projects.
• Mixed-Signal Hardware Design with KiCad Online course on mixed-signal (analog + digital) hardware design, taught using the KiCad EDA tool.
• Learn OrCAD and Allegro Essentials Online course teaching the essentials of Cadence's OrCAD Capture and Allegro PCB Editor for PCB design engineers.
• Power and Signal Integrity Series Part 1 First installment of FEDEVEL's Power and Signal Integrity video course series, covering foundational concepts.
• Power and Signal Integrity Series Part 2 Second installment of FEDEVEL's Power and Signal Integrity video course series, covering intermediate-level topics.
• Power and Signal Integrity Series Part 3 Third installment of FEDEVEL's Power and Signal Integrity video course series, covering advanced topics.
• Learn the Essentials of creating uBoot, Linux and YOCTO Online course teaching embedded engineers the essentials of building uBoot, the Linux kernel, and Yocto-based distributions for custom hardware.
• Learn Altium Essentials First-edition online course teaching the essentials of the Altium Designer EDA tool for PCB design engineers.
• Learn To Design Your Own Boards Beginner-friendly online course teaching learners how to design their own printed circuit boards from scratch.
• Good EMC Engineering for Equipment, Systems and Installations Online course on EMC engineering practices applied to equipment, systems, and installations.
• Filtering for EMC Online course that teaches filtering techniques used to achieve EMC compliance in electronic designs.
• Low-cost, quick, bench top EMC Testing using near-field probes Online course teaching practical, low-cost benchtop EMC testing techniques using near-field probes.
• Advanced PCB Design/Layout Techniques for EMC Advanced online course on PCB design and layout techniques targeted at engineers working on EMC-compliant products.
• Shielding for EMC Online course on electromagnetic shielding strategies and techniques used to achieve EMC compliance.
• Practical Yocto Project Deployment Online course focused on practical deployment of Yocto Project-based embedded Linux systems.
• Building your own RISC-V Processor Online course that takes learners through the design and implementation of their own RISC-V processor.
• Altium Training – Practical Knowledge Basics Online course delivering practical, basics-level Altium Designer training for working PCB designers.
• Learn the Essentials of VHDL and FPGA Development Online course that teaches the essentials of VHDL programming and FPGA development for hardware engineers.
• FREE Start with OrCAD and Cadence Allegro Free introductory online course that introduces learners to PCB design with Cadence OrCAD and Allegro.
• FREE Altium Tutorial for Beginners Free online tutorial introducing beginners to the Altium Designer EDA tool.
• Introduction to Electrical Engineering Foundational online course introducing the basics of electrical engineering, targeted at beginners and students.
• Static Signals and Circuits Online course that teaches the behavior of static (DC) signals and circuits as part of the electrical engineering fundamentals track.
• Transient Signals and Circuits Online course that teaches the behavior of transient signals and circuits within the electrical engineering fundamentals track.
• Sine Wave Signals, Circuits and Impedance Online course covering sine wave signals, AC circuits, and impedance as part of the electrical engineering fundamentals track.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75,000+ students enrolled on the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fedevel
• Facebookfacebook.com/fedevelacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fedevel-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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