What Nackademin does

Nackademin is a Swedish vocational college (yrkesh\u00f6gskola) founded in 1994 and headquartered in Solna, Sweden, that delivers over 60 accredited vocational programs and shorter YH courses across seven verticals: IT and programming, civil engineering, game development, electrical engineering and energy, UX/communication, and healthcare/dentistry. Programs combine classroom theory with 25% practical LIA (Learning in a Work Environment) workplace internships and are co-developed with a network of over 1,000 employer partners — including named anchors such as Cortopia AB (gaming), SWECO (sustainability/construction), Trafikverket (infrastructure), FVB Sverige and Bengt Dahlgren (water/environment), and Bro och V\u00e4g M\u00e4lardalen (bridge/road) — yielding a publicly stated 90%+ graduate employment rate over a 30-year operating history.

The institution serves adult learners (typically 20-45, including career changers) through a direct-to-consumer model in which students apply via the national YH admissions portal (yh-antagning.se) during the January-May window, and operates a B2B arm (F\u00f6retagsNackademin) for customized corporate training, LIA internship hosting, and curriculum co-development. English-language online programs are delivered in partnership with Norway's Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media, providing a tuition-bearing international channel. Technology stack is conventional educational tooling (Learnpoint LMS, CRM); no proprietary platform, patents, or AI/ML infrastructure is described.

Revenue mechanics are a hybrid: YH programs are government-funded per student via Myndigheten f\u00f6r Yrkesh\u00f6gskolan (MYH) and free to students (eligible for CSN financial aid), online Noroff programs charge tuition, corporate training is fee-for-service, and eligibility tests/preparatory courses carry modest one-time fees (e.g., 400 SEK per eligibility test). No revenue is publicly disclosed; the firm is privately held as Nackademin Aktiebolag with no parent company or external venture backing evident in the source data.

Name

Nackademin

Legal name

Nackademin Aktiebolag

Website

https://nackademin.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nackademin is a Swedish vocational college (yrkesh\u00f6gskola) delivering 60+ accredited YH programs across IT, civil engineering, gaming, energy, and healthcare, combining classroom theory with LIA internships co-developed by a 1,000+ employer network, and serving adult career-changers and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Vocational higher education
• Professional training programs
• IT and engineering education
• Corporate training services
• Workplace internship learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Solna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational College Programs (YH-utbildningar): Government-funded vocational education programs (1-2.5 years) that qualify for CSN student financial aid. Revenue comes from government funding per student enrolled, not from tuition fees charged to students.
2. Online Programs via Noroff Partnership: Online courses in English delivered in partnership with Norwegian school Noroff. These programs charge tuition fees and qualify for CSN funding including loans for study fees.
3. Corporate Training (FöretagsNackademin): Customized company training courses tailored to specific business needs. Companies pay for training services including leadership group participation, lecturing, and skills development programs.
4. Open Courses: Individual professional development courses available for enrollment, including preparatory courses and short programs (8-16 weeks) for skill upgrading.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nackademin delivers Swedish vocational higher education (yrkeshögskola) programs and shorter courses in IT and programming, civil engineering, game development, electrical engineering and energy, UX/communication, and healthcare/dentistry. Programs last 1-2.5 years and combine theory with a 25% LIA workplace internship, while shorter courses run 8-16 weeks for upskilling professionals. The school also offers customized corporate training via its FöretagsNackademin division.

Product overview

Nackademin yrkeshögskola is a vocational education institution offering a portfolio of over 60 YH (yrkeshögskole) programs and YH courses across seven main areas: IT/programming, civil engineering, game development, electrical engineering and energy, UX design/communication, and healthcare/dentistry. The core offering consists of YH programs (1-2.5 year vocational degrees combining theory with 25% practical LIA workplace internships) and shorter YH courses (8-16 weeks for professional development). Online courses are delivered in partnership with Norwegian institution Noroff. FöretagsNackademin provides customized corporate training. Programs are developed collaboratively with over 1,000 employer partners to ensure labor market relevance, with 9 out of 10 graduates finding employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FöretagsNackademin: Corporate training division that helps companies quickly acquire needed skills through individual courses or skills inventory assessments.

Products and services

• YH Program (Yrkeshögskoleprogram) Vocational college programs lasting 1-2.5 years combining theoretical education with a 25% LIA workplace internship, developed in collaboration with industry partners to meet labor market needs. Tuition-free for students, funded by the Swedish government and CSN-eligible.
• YH Courses (Yrkeshögskolekurser) Shorter vocational courses lasting 8-16 weeks, designed for working professionals seeking skill development in fields including IT, construction, and sustainability. CSN-eligible for student aid.
• Online Courses via Noroff Partnership Flexible online courses conducted in English in collaboration with Norwegian partner Noroff School of Technology. Students can study anytime and anywhere with pre-recorded lessons and digital materials; tuition fees apply and CSN funding including loans is available.
• FöretagsNackademin (Corporate Training) Customized corporate training programs helping companies quickly acquire needed skills. Includes individual courses, skills inventory assessments, and tailored education solutions for businesses. Includes LIA internship hosting, management group participation, lecturing, and direct recruitment from the alumni network.
• IT and Programming Programs Programs covering software development, embedded systems, IoT, web development, cybersecurity, DevOps, data engineering, cloud computing, and AI/ML. Includes Java developer, Python developer, .NET developer, frontend developer, and MLOps engineer programs.
• Civil Engineering Programs (Samhällsbyggnad) Programs in building engineering, infrastructure, BIM, sustainable construction, VA (water and sewage) engineering, railway engineering, and construction management covering the full spectrum of civil engineering disciplines.
• Game Development Programs (Spelutveckling) Programs in game development, game animation, and technical 3D art for games, including C++ programming, Unity game engine, AI in game development, and rigging/animation techniques.
• Electrical Engineering & Energy Programs
• UX and Communication Programs
• Preparatory Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of students find employment after graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noroff School of Technology and Digital MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoroff is Norway's largest vocational school provider. Nackademin partners with Noroff to offer English-language online courses accessible globally. Noroff handles admissions, delivers digital content, and provides study materials. Students can apply for CSN funding including loans for tuition fees. This partnership enables Nackademin to reach international markets and serve Swedish students seeking flexible online options.
• KodcentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNackademin became a supporting partner to Kodcentrum (Code Club Sweden) to help broaden the image of who can program. Kodcentrum works to strengthen children's digital knowledge by introducing programming to kids, supporting diversity in tech from an early age.
• Cortopia ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGame development studio Cortopia AB participates in Nackademin's management groups for Technical 3D Artist within games and Virtual Reality Developer programs. Head of Studio Annika Stråth Roslund contributes to curriculum development and industry alignment for game education programs.
• Swedish Authority for Higher Vocational Education (Myndigheten för Yrkeshögskolan)coreOthersGovernment regulatory body that accredits and oversees vocational education in Sweden. Nackademin operates under their national requirements and guidelines. Programs must be approved by MYH and are subject to quality assurance review by this third party.
• SWECOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate and sustainability consultant Sofie Hansen from SWECO lectures within Nackademin's Circular Building and Reuse course. Industry experts contribute to teaching ensuring curriculum reflects current market practices and regulatory requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hermods AB: One of Sweden's largest YH and adult education providers offering vocational programs across IT, business and care. Directly comparable to Nackademin on government-funded YH portfolio, multi-channel B2C/B2B delivery and same admissions system.
• Lernia: Sweden-based training and staffing group offering vocational education and workforce upskilling. Comparable on corporate training (FöretagsNackademin equivalent), employer-driven curricula and adult learner focus.
• IT-Högskolan: Specialized Swedish YH provider focused on IT and development programs with workplace-based learning. Directly competes with Nackademin's IT/programming portfolio (Java, .NET, Python, cybersecurity) for the same applicant pool and employer relationships.
• Yrkesakademin (YA): Swedish vocational college (yrkeshögskola) offering YH programs in construction, electrical, healthcare, transport and IT with strong employer partnerships and LIA-style workplace learning — the closest comparable to Nackademin's model and sector mix.
• Noroff University College: Norway's largest vocational school provider, already Nackademin's online delivery partner for English-language programs. Operates an analogous digital-first vocational model across IT, game development and creative disciplines, comparable to Nackademin's online arm.
• Chas Academy: Swedish YH school focused on healthcare, dental and nursing vocational training. Directly comparable to Nackademin's healthcare/dentistry programs in the same regulated vocational segment.
• TUC Sweden (Yrkeshögskolan TUC): Swedish YH provider focused on transport, logistics, IT and leadership. Comparable on multi-vertical YH portfolio, government funding model and employer-anchored curricula.

Broad incumbents

• AcadeMedia: Largest private education provider in the Nordics with vocational, adult and corporate training brands. A broader incumbent whose vocational segments (e.g., Academedia yrkeshögskola) overlap with Nackademin's portfolio while operating at much greater scale.
• Hyper Island: Swedish-founded digital/business education group covering creative, leadership and tech training. An adjacent incumbent with overlapping programs in UX, digital and leadership versus Nackademin's UX/communication offerings.
• Folkuniversitetet: Sweden-wide adult education association offering vocational courses, corporate training and YH-aligned programs. Competes for adult learners and corporate customers with a similar diversified but less tech-specialized portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/NackademinSthlm
• Facebookfacebook.com/NackademinYh
• LinkedInse.linkedin.com/school/nackademin-yrkeshogskola
• Instagraminstagram.com/nackademin
• TikToktiktok.com/@nackademin

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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