BDA

What BDA does

BDA (Baltijas Datoru Akadēmija), legally SIA Baltijas Datoru Akadēmija, is a Latvian vocational training provider founded in 1994 and headquartered at Dēļu iela 4, Riga. The company delivers instructor-led classroom courses and self-paced e-learning in IT, project management, software testing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and AML/CFT compliance, bundled with internationally recognized certification exams (ISTQB, PRINCE2, PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master/Product Owner, Six Sigma, Microsoft, Oracle, SUSE). Underlying technology is a Moodle-based learning management system paired with a custom e-commerce storefront at bda.lv and Klix payment processing; recent additions include specialized sub-brands such as the BDA AI School and BDA Cybersecurity School, plus a Competence Management service for digital skills assessment.

BDA operates a hybrid revenue model: one-time tuition for individual and corporate course enrollment (range 65 EUR–2,541 EUR per course), bundled certification exam fees, custom e-course development, and EU-funded training programs eligible for 50–70% co-financing. GTM is primarily direct-to-consumer via the bda.lv storefront, augmented by direct enterprise sales to organizations including Tet, Latvijas Finieris, Miele Baltics, Olainfarm, Conexus Baltic Grid, Augstsprieguma tīkls, ZZ Dats, and government clients such as Valsts administrācijas skola and the Latvian National Armed Forces. The company holds authorized training provider status with 12+ global certification bodies (Microsoft, PeopleCert, ISTQB, PMI, ScrumStudy, EC-Council, CompTIA, iSQI, CertNexus, Oracle, SUSE, VMEDU). BDA is currently a subsidiary of SIA Tet, and on April 2, 2026, AS Ekspress Grupp announced via its subsidiary A/S Delfi an agreement to acquire 100% of BDA, with completion expected in Q2 2026.

Name

BDA

Legal name

SIA Baltijas Datoru Akadēmija

Website

https://www.bda.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BDA is a Riga-based vocational training provider founded in 1994 offering IT, project management, cybersecurity, and compliance courses bundled with international certifications (ISTQB, PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum) to individuals, enterprises, and government clients across the Baltic States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational IT Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACANAB

Technical & Digital Skills Training

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYBPAEANAA

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

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

SECONDARYEDABAFAD

Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence (SQL, BI Tools, Reporting)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Technical & IT Skills Training

SECONDARYEDABAKAO

Data-Driven Operations & Quality Analytics (DOE, basic analytics)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Operations, Quality & Lean/Six Sigma Training

SECONDARYEDADAAAH

TVET/Skills & Workforce Education Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Ministries, Departments & Regulatory Agencies

Keywords

• Vocational IT training
• IT certification prep
• Corporate training
• E-learning courses
• Cybersecurity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: BDA generates revenue primarily through instructor-led training courses in IT, project management, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Course prices range from 150 EUR for fundamentals courses to 2,541 EUR for comprehensive certification preparation programs like PMP. EU co-financing of 50-70% is available for qualifying companies.
2. E-course Sales: Sale of self-paced e-learning courses including specialized programs like the Project Management Assistant CAPM preparation e-course (65 EUR), 'Safe Employee' cybersecurity e-course, and custom corporate e-learning content development.
3. Certification Exam Fees: Bundled certification exam fees within course packages, including ISTQB, PRINCE2, PMP, PMI-ACP, and Scrum certifications. Exam fees are included in course prices.
4. Corporate Training Services: Custom training programs developed for enterprise clients including competency assessments, digital skills evaluation, and tailored e-course development for organizations like Tet, Riga TechGirls, and government institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BDA provides vocational IT training in programming, project management, cybersecurity, and data analytics through instructor-led classroom courses, online e-courses, and structured certification preparation programs. It is positioned as one of the largest training centers in Latvia and the broader Baltic States, delivering both individual-learner courses and tailored corporate training engagements. Operations have been based in Riga, Latvia since founding in 1994.

Product overview

BDA (Baltijas Datoru Akadēmija) is a vocational training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT and business professional development courses and certifications. The offering consists of: (1) Professional Training Courses covering IT, project management, cybersecurity, data analytics, and compliance; (2) Certification Preparation for international credentials (ISTQB, PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum); (3) Custom E-course Development services; (4) Competence Management and digital skills assessment; (5) Specialized sub-brands including the BDA Cybersecurity Program, BDA AI School, and BDA MI Skola for AI training; (6) E-learning Platform using Moodle for online delivery. The portfolio also includes EU-funded training opportunities. Founded in 1994, BDA serves as one of the largest training centers in Latvia and the Baltic states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Instructor-led IT training courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Internationally recognized certifications obtained including ISTQB Foundation Level, PRINCE2 7th edition Foundation, PMP, PMI-ACP, and Scrum certifications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Microsoft partnership providing official Microsoft training courses including Excel, Outlook, Project, Azure administration, and Power BI. BDA offers Microsoft-certified training with official course materials and certification preparation.
• PeopleCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial PeopleCert authorized training provider for PRINCE2 and Scrum certifications. Course fees include official PeopleCert exam fees and materials.
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ISTQB recognized training provider offering Certified Tester Foundation Level, Advanced Level Test Analyst, and Agile Tester certifications.
• PMI (Project Management Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized training provider for PMP (Project Management Professional) and PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification exams, with official course materials and exam fee bundles.
• Klix (Citadele Bank)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayment processing partner enabling convenient course payment through Klix platform. BDA uses Klix for EU co-financing course payments, providing flexible payment options for training purchases.
• VexturminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-course development partnership where BDA focuses on learning content creation while Vextur handles technical implementation. Collaboration uses Agile principles to create optimal learning experiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Learning Tree International: IT and management training company offering scheduled instructor-led courses and custom corporate programs worldwide—closely mirrors BDA's classroom-plus-corporate-training model and IT/PM curriculum.
• Global Knowledge: Worldwide IT and professional skills training provider delivering authorized certification prep (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, PMP) with corporate training services—highly comparable to BDA's multi-vendor authorized-provider stack.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global authorized IT training center operator offering vendor-certified courses (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA) in classroom and online formats—directly comparable to BDA's instructor-led IT certification portfolio across multiple geographies.
• Firebrand Training: Accelerated IT certification training provider focused on intensive boot-camp-style authorized courses (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, CompTIA)—comparable to BDA's accelerated certification-prep programs (PMP, PMI-ACP, ISTQB) bundled with exam fees.
• QA (QA Ltd): UK-headquartered IT and business training provider with deep authorized-partner coverage (Microsoft, AWS, ISTQB, PRINCE2) and corporate apprenticeships—directly comparable to BDA's certification and custom enterprise offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Enterprise corporate learning platform with IT certification, leadership, and compliance training—comparable to BDA's full-spectrum corporate training stack and its AML/CFT compliance content.
• Udemy Business: Subscription-based enterprise learning library with broad IT, business, and certification prep content—competes directly with BDA's e-course and instructor-led offerings on price and convenience.
• Coursera for Business: Global online learning marketplace used by enterprises for IT, data, and project management upskilling—alternative channel that competes with BDA's IT and PM certification courses on price and accessibility.
• Pluralsight: Large-scale enterprise technology skills platform covering cloud, cybersecurity, and IT operations—competes with BDA in tech-skills content delivery, especially as Baltic enterprises shift L&D to digital subscriptions.

Regional players

• Tilde: Latvian-language technology and language services company that runs training programs in the Baltic market—regional peer with overlap in Latvia-based ICT and digital skills training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bdalv
• Facebookfacebook.com/baltijasdatoruakademija
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baltijas-datoru-akademija

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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