What Chas Academy does

Chas Academy is a Swedish vocational higher education institution (yrkeshögskola) that delivers free, government-funded IT training programs to career changers, recent graduates, and working professionals across Sweden. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, it operates under the Chas Visual Management parent group, which contributes over a decade of industry experience and a professional network. All programs are funded by Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH) and are free at the point of use for students.

The institution offers eight two-year YH programs (400-430 YH credits each) covering Fullstack Java, Fullstack .NET, Fullstack JavaScript, Frontend Development, UX Engineering, DevOps Engineering, IT and Cybersecurity, and IT Infrastructure Secure Cloud. Curriculum uses a flipped-classroom methodology, project-based learning, and a mandatory LIA (Lärande i Arbete / workplace learning) component that routinely converts into employment at the practicum company. A second product line, Chas Upskill, delivers short MYH-funded courses in cybersecurity, accessibility, IT law, enterprise software engineering, AI-supported development, and AI quality assurance for working professionals. Delivery is hybrid via the Chas Extended Academy model — online learning combined with weekly in-person meetups at Scandic hotel locations across ten Swedish cities — alongside a traditional on-site campus at Globen/Avicii arena in Stockholm.

The business model is B2C for recruitment but B2G for revenue: students pay nothing, and the school is funded by MYH per-student grants tied to approved program slots. Student applications are processed through the national YH-antagning.se portal. Customer segments are primarily career changers and working IT professionals, with secondary demand from recent upper-secondary graduates seeking direct IT employment. Reported graduate outcomes include starting salaries of SEK 36,000-45,000 and documented alumni placements at employers such as CGI, Tietoevry, CPAC Systems (Volvo Group), Länsförsäkringar, Afa Försäkring, and the Swedish Police Authority. AI tools and techniques are integrated across the curriculum as taught content rather than as proprietary technology.

Name

Chas Academy

Legal name

Chas Academy

Website

https://chasacademy.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chas Academy is a Swedish government-funded vocational higher education institution (yrkeshögskola) offering free two-year IT programs — fullstack development, DevOps, cybersecurity, UX, and cloud — across 10 cities, targeting career changers and working professionals with AI-integrated curricula and LIA workplace learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (MYH): As a recognized vocational higher education institution (yrkeshögskola), Chas Academy receives government funding from Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH). This funding covers the cost of education, making programs free for students.
2. Chas Upskill Courses: Free YH courses for working professionals in IT and digital development, funded by MYH. These are cost-free for participants and quality-assured by the Swedish Authority for Higher Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chas Academy operates as a Swedish vocational higher education institution (yrkesh\u00f6gskola) offering two-year YH programs in IT and software development, including Fullstack Java, Fullstack .NET, Fullstack JavaScript, DevOps Engineer, Frontendutvecklare, UX Engineer, IT och cybers\u00e4kerhetstekniker, and IT Infrastructure Secure Cloud. All programs are government-funded and free for students, integrate practical LIA workplace learning, and use a flipped-classroom pedagogy. The portfolio also includes free Chas Upskill short courses for working professionals and a hybrid Chas Extended Academy delivery model across 10 Swedish cities.

Product overview

Chas Academy is a vocational higher education institution (yrkeshögskola) offering a portfolio of YH programs focused on IT and software development careers. The core offering consists of eight distinct vocational programs: three Fullstack programs (Java, .NET, JavaScript), DevOps Engineer, Frontendutvecklare, UX Engineer, IT och cybersäkerhetstekniker, and IT Infrastructure Secure Cloud. Programs are delivered either traditionally on-site in major cities (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö) or via the Chas Extended Academy hybrid model spanning 10 locations across Sweden. Additionally, Chas Upskill provides free vocational courses for working professionals in specialized IT topics including AI, cybersecurity, and accessibility. All programs are developed in collaboration with industry partners and include practical workplace learning (LIA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Chas Upskill: Free YH courses for working professionals within IT and digital development
• Chas Extended Academy

Products and services

• Fullstack Java A two-year vocational higher education program (430 YH credits) training students to become Java developers with fullstack capabilities, covering Java, modern frameworks, and agile methodologies. Offered in Malmö, Göteborg, Sundsvall, and Luleå.
• Fullstack .NET A two-year program (400 YH credits) teaching C# programming for web and enterprise applications, covering frontend JavaScript, backend development, and database management. Available in Stockholm, Malmö, Piteå, Skellefteå, Sundsvall, and Umeå.
• Fullstack JavaScript A two-year program teaching both frontend and backend development using JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, and Node.js, with integration of AI-based tools and techniques used in modern system development. Offered in Stockholm, Malmö, Sundsvall, Umeå, and Skellefteå.
• DevOps Engineer A two-year program (415 YH credits) covering programming, scripting, cloud services, server management, and security, preparing students to bridge development and operations in technology teams. Located in Stockholm.
• Frontendutvecklare A two-year program (425 YH credits) teaching students to build structured and sustainable frontend code using React/TypeScript, with AI integration as a co-pilot in development work.
• UX Engineer A two-year program (420 YH credits) combining UX design competence with technical understanding, training students to quickly translate user needs into sustainable, feasible solutions as a bridge between design, development, and business.
• IT och cybersäkerhetstekniker A two-year program (420 YH credits) training students to identify, manage, and prevent cyber threats, working with AI and threat intelligence to lead organizational IT security efforts. Offered in Malmö, Jönköping, and Sundsvall.
• IT Infrastructure Secure Cloud A two-year program (425 YH credits) preparing students to build, operate, and secure cloud-based IT infrastructure, focusing on stable operations, secure architecture, and regulatory compliance. Offered in Göteborg, Jönköping, Linköping, Sundsvall, and Umeå.
• Chas Upskill Free vocational courses for working professionals in IT and digital development, developed in collaboration with partner companies to address concrete competency needs. Includes courses in cybersecurity, accessibility, IT law, enterprise software engineering, AI-supported product development, and AI quality assurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• YH utbildningar lead to jobs (verified by MYH statistics)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Scandic Hotels (Luleå, Skellefteå, Umeå, Sundsvall)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly physical meetups and project collaboration sessions held at Scandic hotels across northern Sweden. Partnership enables the hybrid Chas Extended Academy model, allowing local students to meet in-person while studying online with classmates nationwide.
• Oh MycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvertising and communications agency with 100+ employees across 6 Swedish offices and 1 in Oslo. Partnership with Piteå campus provides LIA opportunities and industry connection for The Icebreaker Experience program.
• CGIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIA (workplace learning) partner in Umeå. CGI values receiving LIA students as it provides opportunity to bring in new perspectives and allows experienced employees to grow through mentoring roles.
• TietoevrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIA partner in Sundsvall providing practical workplace learning opportunities for Chas Academy students in the Sundsvall region.
• Chas Visual Management (Parent Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the leading IT company Chas Visual Management, Chas Academy benefits from over 10 years of industry experience and an engaged professional network. This parent relationship provides strategic direction, industry connections, and brand credibility.
• Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH)flagshipOthersGovernment authority that approves and funds YH utbildningar in Sweden. Chas Academy operates under MYH supervision, and MYH data confirms that YH utbildningar lead to jobs.
• Skellefteå MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides housing guarantee for students completing at least 18 weeks of LIA (workplace learning) in Skellefteå municipality. This partnership supports student recruitment and retention in the region.
• Various Local Companies (LIA Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of companies across Sweden providing LIA (workplace learning) placements and often hiring graduates. Includes Polismyndigheten, Länsförsäkringar, CPAC Systems (Volvo Group), Kliently, and many others.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IT-Högskolan: Swedish vocational higher education (yrkeshögskola) focused on IT programs - directly comparable YH-based model, target students, and program catalog.
• Hermods: Long-established Swedish adult and vocational education provider offering YH programs including IT tracks - competes for the same career-changer segment.
• Lexicon: Swedish IT training and certification provider offering instructor-led courses in dev, cloud, and cybersecurity - adjacent vocational IT model with overlapping curriculum.
• YrkesAkademin: One of Sweden's largest YH providers with multi-city program delivery and workplace learning components - directly comparable vocational education operating model.
• Medieinstitutet: Swedish YH institution focused on digital, IT, and media education - directly comparable YH-funded operating model with similar target students.
• Hyper Island: Swedish-founded digital and tech education provider with industry-led programs and project-based learning - comparable pedagogical approach and digital curriculum focus.
• Edument: Swedish IT education and consulting firm providing developer courses across web, mobile, and cloud technologies - comparable curriculum in the IT vocational education space.
• Changemaker Educations: Swedish tech-focused vocational education provider with project-based curricula and industry partners - competing for similar career-changer and IT-upskilling segments.
• Jensen YH: Major Swedish YH provider offering IT and digital vocational programs under the same government-funded model as Chas Academy, competing for the same student pool via YH-antagning.se.
• Lernia: Swedish education and staffing provider combining vocational training with employment services - comparable YH training programs combined with employer matching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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