ITAcademy

Name

ITAcademy

Legal name

LINK group Professional Education DOO

Website

https://it-akademija.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Education / Vocational IT Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH)

Keywords

• IT education programs
• Distance learning
• Programming training
• Professional certification
• Vocational IT training

Headquarters

HQ city

Belgrade

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Program Enrollment: Students pay tuition for enrollment in IT training programs. Programs are 9 months in duration. Payment options include full payment (with discount), 16 installments, or income-contingent financing where ITAcademy covers 20% of tuition until the student finds employment.
2. Certification Services: Students receive ITAcademy certificates and have access to internationally recognized certifications from Cambridge, Microsoft, Adobe, Zend, Autodesk, and others at no additional cost as part of the program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ITAcademy is a dedicated IT education institution delivering structured, paid training programs (academies) through its proprietary Distance Learning online platform. Programs span Programming, Design & Multimedia, Administration, IT Business, 3D Design & CAD, and Mobile Development, culminating in certificates of completion for individual learners seeking professional IT qualifications.

Product overview

ITAcademy is an international IT education institution offering professional training programs across six departments: Programming (AI & Machine Learning, Python, Java, PHP, Microsoft, Software Testing), Design & Multimedia (UX/UI, Graphic Design, Web Design, Motion Design), Administration (Network Administration), IT Business (Digital Marketing, SEO, IT Management, Social Media), 3D Design & CAD (AutoCAD, Architectural, Interior, Product Design), and Mobile Development (Android, iOS). The core offering is delivered through the Distance Learning (DL) Platform, a comprehensive e-learning system with live classes, recorded lectures, and study materials accessible via web and mobile apps (Android/iOS). Students receive certifications from Cambridge International and major technology vendors (Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA, Cisco, Oracle, Autodesk, Unity, Python Institute). Supporting services include the Career Development Center, ITAcademy DesignStudio, LINK Apprentice Program, and IT Practice Center, all designed to facilitate employment after graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programming Academy Structured paid IT training program in programming delivered online via ITAcademy's Distance Learning platform, culminating in a certificate of completion for individual learners seeking software development skills.
• Design & Multimedia Academy Online paid training program in design and multimedia, delivered through the Distance Learning platform and awarded with a certificate on completion for individual learners.
• Administration Academy Paid online IT training program focused on IT administration, delivered via the proprietary Distance Learning platform for individual learners, with a certificate of completion.
• IT Business Academy Online paid training program covering IT business skills, delivered through the Distance Learning platform to individual learners and culminating in a certificate of completion.
• 3D Design & CAD Academy Paid online IT training program in 3D design and CAD, delivered via the Distance Learning platform for individual learners and awarded with a certificate on completion.
• Mobile Development Academy Paid online training program focused on mobile application development, delivered through ITAcademy's Distance Learning platform and resulting in a certificate of completion for individual learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98-100% pass rate for students following recommended study rhythm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge International (University of Cambridge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITAcademy is officially authorized by Cambridge International Examinations to train students in advanced computer technology programs and issue official diplomas and certificates. Cambridge A/AS Level certificates are recognized by 627 higher education institutions worldwide and by HR departments of regional and global companies.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft provides official certification programs that ITAcademy students can obtain. ITAcademy offers Microsoft Development programs and Microsoft certifications as part of curriculum.
• AdobecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdobe provides official certification programs available to ITAcademy students. ITAcademy offers design programs with Adobe certifications.
• CompTIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompTIA certification available through ITAcademy Network Administration program, providing leading technical PC certification valued by IT companies.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCisco certification available as part of ITAcademy's IT training curriculum for network administration.
• OraclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOracle Java certification available through ITAcademy Java Development program.
• AutodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutodesk certifications (AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit) available through ITAcademy's 3D Design & CAD department programs.
• LINK groupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLINK group Professional Education DOO is the parent organization of ITAcademy. ITAcademy is part of LINK group ecosystem including IT Practice Center, LINK Apprentice Program, and Career Development Center.
• Career Development Center (Centar za razvoj karijere)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer Development Center connects ITAcademy graduates with employers. They match employer requirements with ITAcademy student profiles and facilitate hiring through LINK Business Network.
• Autonomous Province of Vojvodina Employment ServiceminorOthersCollaboration mentioned in context of cooperation with the economy for student employment support.
• ComtrademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerIT company that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.
• EYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.
• Coca-Cola HellenicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational beverage company that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.
• EricssonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications company that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.
• Erste BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking institution that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.
• NestléminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood and beverage company that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.
• TelenorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications company that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.
• Societe GeneraleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking group that hires ITAcademy graduates as part of employer network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global marketplace for IT and professional courses covering programming, design, networking, and business. Comparable on content breadth and self-serve B2C delivery, often at lower price points than ITAcademy's bundled programs.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering courses and certifications from top universities and tech vendors (Google, IBM, Meta). Directly comparable as a competitor for IT career-changer online learning, with overlapping content in programming, data, and cloud at lower price points.
• edX: University-affiliated MOOC platform offering academic credentials, bootcamps, and professional certificates from Harvard, MIT, Microsoft, and others. Comparable on credentialed IT training and partnership-driven content distribution.
• Pluralsight: Enterprise-focused technology skills platform offering courses across cloud, security, software development, and IT operations. Comparable on skill-assessment, certification prep (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS), and B2B/B2C blended model.

Regional players

• Brainster: North Macedonia-based tech education provider offering bootcamps in programming, design, and digital marketing. Regional peer targeting similar Southeast European career-changer audience with similar employer placement model.
• SmartNinja: Central and Southeast European coding bootcamp operating across Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, and other CEE markets. Regional peer with similar beginner-to-professional coding curriculum and employer-driven placement model.
• Semos Education: Macedonian IT training provider offering courses in programming, networking, design, and business IT. Regional peer operating in adjacent Southeast European geography with comparable curriculum and certification offerings.

Direct peers

• Codecademy: Online platform focused on programming and tech skill development with interactive learning paths and career tracks. Direct competitor in the beginner-to-junior developer segment, with subscription pricing and similar career outcomes orientation.
• General Assembly: Global bootcamp provider offering short-format courses in software engineering, data, UX design, and digital marketing. Direct comparable on career-changer targeting, employer hiring network, and instructor-led delivery model.

Emerging players

• DataCamp: Online learning platform specializing in data science, AI, and analytics skills. Partial overlap with ITAcademy's AI & Machine Learning and Data Analyst programs; comparable on subscription pricing and career-oriented learning paths.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/itacademy_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/1ITAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/ITAcademySerbia
• Instagraminstagram.com/itacademy___
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itacademy-by-link-group

Compliance23 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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