GOPAS

What GOPAS does

GOPAS (legal entity GOPAS, a.s.) is the largest IT training provider in the Czech and Slovak markets, operating since approximately 1993 with a wholly-owned Slovak subsidiary, GOPAS SR, a.s. The company serves nearly 30,000 students annually across a catalog of more than 2,000 course types spanning IT professional skills (system administration, cloud/virtualization, cybersecurity, data and BI, programming), business productivity (Microsoft Office, Power BI), and project/IT management disciplines. Deliveries run through three classroom hubs — Prague (HQ with 47 classrooms), Brno, and Bratislava — supplemented by a proprietary GTT (GOPAS Telepresence Training) layer built on Cisco video conferencing that links all three cities in a single live session, plus online live and self-study e-learning formats.

The commercial model rests on five revenue streams: per-seat public course fees, customized private/corporate training (often multi-year), authorized certification testing for 15+ vendor programs, e-learning subscriptions, and conference ticketing across seven annual events (TechEd — the largest Czechoslovak IT conference, plus JavaDays, HackerFest, JSDays, Power BI Day, Python Day, and DevOps Day). Authorized training-partner status with Microsoft, VMware/Broadcom, AWS, Cisco, Red Hat, EC-Council, CompTIA, and others underpins the certification thesis, while a free IT Club alumni program and a Microsoft Fundamentals Academy online portal extend the customer lifecycle beyond the first course.

GOPAS is a founding member (since 2013) of LLPA (Leading Learning Partners Association), a global network of 33 training providers across 64 countries; Executive Director Jan Dvořák (23-year tenure) sits on the LLPA board. The company is privately held, discloses no external funding, and has no reported parent company — characteristic of a founder-anchored, internally financed regional training incumbent.

Name

GOPAS

Legal name

GOPAS, a.s.

Website

https://gopas.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GOPAS, a.s. is the largest IT training provider in the Czech and Slovak markets, training nearly 30,000 students annually across 2,000+ courses delivered via classroom, proprietary telepresence, and online formats under authorized partnerships with Microsoft, VMware, AWS, Cisco, and other major vendors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Professional Training Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), QA, Test Automation & Software Quality (Manual/Automated Testing, Performance) (EDABAFAL), Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH)

Keywords

• IT training services
• Certification preparation
• Professional development
• E-learning platforms
• IT conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Course Fees: Individual and corporate participants pay per course for open enrollment IT and professional skills training delivered in physical classrooms or online. Pricing varies by course duration, topic, and certification preparation.
2. Private/Corporate Training: Tailored training programs delivered on-site or at GOPAS facilities for enterprise clients, addressing specific organizational needs in IT and management skills.
3. Certification Testing: GOPAS serves as authorized testing center for professional IT certifications including Microsoft, VMware, AWS, EC-Council, CompTIA, and other vendor certifications.
4. E-learning Subscriptions: Self-study interactive online courses available for individual purchase or corporate deployment.
5. Conference Tickets: Revenue from annual IT conferences including TechEd, JavaDays, HackerFest, JSDays, Power BI Day, Python Day, and DevOps Day, offered in-person and online formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GOPAS is the largest IT training provider in the Czech Republic and Slovak markets, offering public and corporate IT training courses across 2,000+ course types, vendor-authorized certification preparation and testing, e-learning self-study, and proprietary GTT telepresence training delivered across multiple classroom locations. The company also operates a portfolio of annual IT conferences including TechEd, JavaDays, HackerFest, JSDays, Power BI Day, and Python Day.

Product overview

GOPAS (Počítačová škola GOPAS) is the largest IT training provider in the Czech and Slovak markets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT and professional skills education. The portfolio consists of several core service lines: (1) IT Training Courses — public and private/custom courses covering IT administration, security/hacking, data/AI, programming, office productivity, project management, and enterprise systems; (2) Certifications — testing and preparation for IT and managerial certifications across 15+ vendor programs (Microsoft, EC-Council, CompTIA, Cisco, VMware, AWS, Red Hat, etc.); (3) E-learning — self-study interactive courses available via the GOPAS e-learning portal; (4) GOPAS Telepresence Training (GTT) — live training delivered simultaneously across Prague, Brno, and Bratislava classrooms via Cisco video conferencing; and (5) Online Courses — live instructor-led training via video conferencing. Additionally, GOPAS organizes a slate of annual IT conferences including TechEd (largest Czechoslovak IT conference), JavaDays (Java platform), HackerFest (IT security/ethical hacking), JSDays (JavaScript), Power BI Day (business intelligence), and Python Day (Python programming). The company also maintains an IT Club membership program and a Microsoft Fundamentals Academy online study portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Training Courses Public and private (custom) courses covering IT and managerial skills across categories including IT administration, IT security and hacking, data/databases, artificial intelligence, programming, office productivity, project management, web and graphics, and enterprise systems. Targeted at IT professionals, business users, IT managers, and corporate organizations.
• IT Certifications and Testing Testing and preparation services for IT, managerial, and language certifications across 15+ vendor programs including Microsoft, EC-Council, CompTIA, Cisco, VMware, AWS, Red Hat, and others. Targeted at IT professionals seeking vendor-recognized credentials.
• E-learning Self-Study Courses Self-study interactive online courses available through the GOPAS e-learning portal, covering IT and professional skills topics. Available for individual purchase or corporate deployment.
• GOPAS Telepresence Training (GTT) Training delivered in specially equipped classrooms connected via Cisco video conferencing technology, enabling simultaneous two-way high-quality video and audio transmission across Prague, Brno, and Bratislava, providing interactive quality equivalent to single-room instruction.
• Online Live Training Courses Live instructor-led courses delivered online via video conferencing platforms for remote participants, with real-time instructor feedback and interactive engagement.
• TechEd Conference The largest Czechoslovak IT conference held annually, featuring presentations from leading Czech, Slovak, and international IT experts covering the latest technology trends across Microsoft platforms, development, security, and cloud technologies. Offered in hybrid (in-person and online) format.
• JavaDays Conference Annual conference focused on the Java platform, aimed at Java developers, programmers, and related technology enthusiasts, featuring expert presentations on Java development, frameworks, and ecosystem technologies.
• HackerFest Conference The largest Czechoslovak security conference focused on computer security and ethical hacking, offering practical tips and live demonstrations of current hacking techniques and defenses.
• JSDays Conference Annual conference dedicated to JavaScript and related technologies, aimed at front-end developers, full-stack programmers, and JavaScript enthusiasts, featuring expert presentations.
• Power BI Day Conference Annual conference focused on modern Power BI tools for data processing, analysis, and visualization, aimed at data analysts, financial managers, and business intelligence professionals.
• IT Club (ITklub) Free membership loyalty program for IT professionals who have completed training at GOPAS, offering benefits and ongoing professional development resources.
• Microsoft Fundamentals Academy Online study portal for preparing for Microsoft certification exams covering cloud technologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and IT security, designed for both technical professionals and business/marketing personnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~30,000 students trained annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• LLPA (Leading Learning Partners Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013LLPA is a global network of 33 leading IT training providers founded in the Netherlands in 2013. GOPAS and GOPAS SR are founding members. The association operates in 64 countries, delivering consistent training solutions for retail, fintech, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and government sectors. GOPAS executive Jan Dvořák serves on the LLPA board of directors and chairs the Slovak GOPAS board.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationGOPAS is an authorized Microsoft training partner offering certified courses and certification preparation (MTA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCM, Azure, Microsoft 365, etc.).
• VMware by BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized VMware training partner offering courses in virtualization, Cloud Foundation, Kubernetes, Tanzu, and NSX.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized AWS training partner offering cloud certification preparation courses.
• Cisco SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Cisco training partner offering networking certification preparation courses.
• Red Hat Enterprise LinuxcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Red Hat training partner offering Linux and cloud infrastructure courses.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized EC-Council training partner offering cybersecurity certification courses including CEH and CISSP preparation.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized CompTIA training partner offering entry-level and professional IT certification courses.
• Komerční bankaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner at JavaDays 2023 conference.
• EPAMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner at TechEd 2023 conference.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Knowledge: One of the world's largest IT and professional skills training providers, with deep vendor-authorized course portfolios and a similar authorized training partner business model; broader geographic footprint than GOPAS.
• Udemy Business: Massive online course marketplace and corporate learning platform covering IT, business, and professional skills; competes with GOPAS especially on entry-level and business-user training segments in Czech/Slovak markets.
• QA (QA Limited): UK-headquartered IT and business training provider offering vendor-authorized certifications, apprenticeships, and corporate training; similar mix of public courses, private corporate delivery, and certification prep, scaled to UK enterprise market.

Direct peers

• ExitCertified: Authorized training provider for major vendors (AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Cisco, VMware) focused on hands-on, instructor-led certification courses in North America and Europe — direct comparable in authorized certification training.
• Fast Lane (Fast Lane Institute for Knowledge Transfer): Global authorized IT training provider (Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Google, NetApp, VMware) offering vendor-certified classroom and live online courses with similar multi-country delivery model. Closest direct peer to GOPAS in vendor-authorized IT training across Europe.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: World's largest independent IT training company with authorized partnerships across Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and others; directly comparable authorized-training business model serving a global franchise network.
• Learning Tree International: Established IT and management training provider offering vendor-aligned courses, certification prep, and customized corporate training with similar multi-format delivery (classroom, online, on-site).

Emerging players

• Pluralsight: Online technology learning platform offering thousands of courses across cloud, security, and software development; competes with GOPAS on self-paced certification prep but lacks the authorized-classroom, in-country delivery model.

Others

• LLPA (Leading Learning Partners Association): Global alliance of 33 IT training providers across 64 countries in which GOPAS is a founding member; not a direct competitor but the strategic alliance structure that pools content, reach, and enterprise capability for member providers like GOPAS.

Regional players

• Compendium Centrum Edukacyjne (Compendium CE): Polish authorized IT training provider offering Microsoft, Cisco, and other vendor certifications with similar classroom-and-corporate model — comparable Central European peer with focus on Polish market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/P.S.GOPAS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gopas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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