NBI / Academy of Commerce

What NBI / Academy of Commerce does

NBI/Handelsakademin is a Swedish vocational higher education institution operating under the country's YH (yrkeshögskola) framework, an authorized government-regulated tier of post-secondary vocational training. Founded in the late 1990s and headquartered in Västra Frölunda (Mölndal), the school delivers tuition-free, state-funded programs to adult learners across approximately 10 Swedish cities through both main and satellite campuses. The portfolio spans four educational areas — IT & Tech (software development, .NET, AI, cloud, frontend), Inköp & Logistik (purchasing, supply chain management, logistics), Bygg & Anläggning (construction and civil engineering), and Ekonomi, Försäljning & Juridik (accounting, B2B sales, legal) — alongside a complementary set of 20-26 week short courses for working professionals.

The core pedagogical model is LIA (Lärande i arbete), a mandatory workplace-learning component that places students for 24-26 weeks in real employer environments; over 50 named companies — including IKEA, Peab, Capgemini, PostNord, Nexer, Sweco, Trafikverket, and Handelsbanken — co-design curricula, host LIA placements, and recruit graduates directly. All applications are processed through the national yh-antagning.se admissions portal.

The institution is wholly owned by Edukatus Alliance, a private Swedish education conglomerate operating approximately 30 sites across preschools, K-12, and vocational schools. NBI/Handelsakademin employs 11-50 people and generates operating revenue entirely from Swedish government YH funding via Myndigheten för Yrkeshögskolan (MYH) — there is no tuition revenue, no enterprise training contracts of scale, and no equity funding disclosed.

Name

NBI / Academy of Commerce

Legal name

NBI/Handelsakademin

Website

https://nbi-handelsakademin.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NBI/Handelsakademin is a Swedish government-authorized vocational higher education (YH) provider offering tuition-free IT, construction, logistics, and business programs across ~10 cities. It serves adult learners and is fully funded by Myndigheten för Yrkeshögskolan, owned by Edukatus Alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Vocational higher education
• YH programs Sweden
• Workplace-based learning
• Professional upskilling courses
• IT and construction training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mölndal

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Swedish Government YH Funding (Myndigheten för Yrkeshögskolan): All YH (yrkeshögskola) programs are fully funded by the Swedish state through MYH. NBI/Handelsakademin is an authorized YH provider; the government pays per enrolled student. Students pay no tuition fees. The school's operating revenue derives entirely from government education funding, not from student fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NBI/Handelsakademin is a private Swedish vocational higher education (YH) institution that delivers tuition-free, state-funded programs and short courses in IT & Tech, Inköp & Logistik, Bygg & Anläggning, and Ekonomi/Försäljning & Juridik. Each program integrates mandatory workplace-based learning (LIA, 24-26 weeks) co-developed with industry partners, with delivery across roughly 10 Swedish cities via campuses, satellite venues, and online formats.

Product overview

NBI/Handelsakademin is a vocational education provider offering a portfolio of YH (yrkeshögskola) programs and short courses. The portfolio spans four main educational areas: IT & Tech (including software development, .NET, AI, cloud, and frontend programs), Inköp & Logistik (supply chain management and logistics), Bygg & Anläggning (construction and civil engineering), and Ekonomi/Försäljning & Juridik (accounting, B2B sales, and legal). Programs are 1-2 years (200-425 YH credits) combining theory with LIA (workplace learning). Short courses (20-26 weeks, 50-65 credits) target working professionals seeking specialized skills in areas like AI development, test automation, DevSecOps, sustainable logistics, and BIM. The offerings range from foundational vocational programs to advanced professional development courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anläggningsingenjör - hållbart och digitalt samhällsbyggande A 2-year full-time YH program training students to become construction engineers specializing in sustainable and digital infrastructure development. Combines theory with mandatory LIA workplace learning.
• Byggnadsingenjör - hållbart och digitalt byggande A 2-year YH program training students as building engineers with focus on sustainable and digital construction methods. Includes LIA workplace learning.
• Anläggningsarbetare – Mark A 1-year vocational program training students in practical outdoor construction work including roads, utility networks, and ground facilities.
• Systemutvecklare inriktning .NET A 2-year YH program training students in .NET and C# development, database management, web applications, and agile development methodologies.
• Mjukvaruutvecklare inriktning AI A 2-year YH program training students to develop future systems and applications with artificial intelligence using Python and AI frameworks.
• Backend Developer inriktning Cloud A 2-year YH program training students to build powerful systems driving digital development with cloud technologies.
• Frontend Developer A 2-year YH program training students to design and develop modern websites and web applications.
• Inköp & Supply Management A 2-year YH program training students in procurement strategies, supply chain management, and sustainable purchasing practices.
• Logistics Planner A 2-year YH program training students to develop future logistics solutions and optimize supply chain operations.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation A 20-week part-time YH course for professionals working in supply chain, procurement, or logistics who want to drive sustainable change.
• Hållbar Logistik och Transportoptimering A 20-week part-time YH course teaching analysis, planning, and optimization of transport and logistics flows with focus on sustainability.
• Cloud Development A 26-week part-time YH course for software developers to specialize in cloud development and management.
• Pythonprogrammering och AI-utveckling A YH course for programmers to deepen skills in Python programming and develop and implement AI solutions.
• Testautomatisering Python A 24-week YH course teaching automated testing with Python including unit tests, GUI tests, and performance tests.
• DevSecOps med säkerhetsinriktning A 24-week YH course teaching security integration throughout the development lifecycle for IT security specialization.
• Hållbarhet inom Byggsektorn A YH course for construction sector professionals to develop expertise in sustainability throughout the construction process.
• Hållbar Byggprojektering med BIM A 20-week YH course teaching sustainable building design using advanced BIM technology.
• Hållbarhet och klimatanpassning i Bygg och Anläggning A 20-week YH distance course teaching climate adaptation for construction and civil engineering projects including risk identification and sustainable solutions.
• Säljare B2B A 2-year YH program training students in B2B sales, customer relationships, and business development for corporate clients.
• Redovisningsekonom/konsult med lönkompetens A 2-year YH program training students in accounting, financial reporting, payroll administration, and business consulting.
• Paralegal A YH program training students for legal support roles within the judicial system.
• Bussmekaniker/tekniker A YH program training students as bus mechanics and technicians for the automotive transport industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of experience delivering vocational education in Sweden
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AFRY LyckselecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFRY is a major Swedish engineering and design consultancy. As a partner for NBI's construction and civil engineering programs, AFRY participates in program management groups, helps shape curriculum, and hosts LIA (workplace learning) students. The partnership provides students with real-world project experience in infrastructure and civil engineering.
• RambollcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRamboll is a global engineering and consultancy group. The company collaborates with NBI/Handelsakademin on construction and civil engineering programs by participating in curriculum design, hosting LIA students, and providing industry expertise to ensure program relevance.
• Peab ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeab is one of Sweden's largest construction companies. As a partner, Peab contributes to NBI's construction and civil engineering program management groups, hosts LIA students, and helps ensure the curriculum matches industry needs.
• Sweco ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSweco is a leading European engineering consultancy. Sweco collaborates with NBI on construction and civil engineering programs, providing industry expertise for curriculum development and hosting LIA students in engineering and project roles.
• WSP (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSP is a global engineering firm operating in Sweden. WSP participates in NBI's construction program management groups, contributes to curriculum design, and hosts LIA students in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• WästbyggminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWästbygg is a Swedish construction and civil engineering company. Participates in NBI's construction program by hosting LIA students and contributing to curriculum development.
• NäidenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in NBI's construction and civil engineering ecosystem, contributing to program design and hosting LIA students.
• A-MethodikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NBI's construction and civil engineering program ecosystem, contributing to curriculum development and hosting LIA students.
• aochdarkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partner in NBI's construction ecosystem, contributing to design and curriculum aspects of construction programs.
• Göteborgs SpårvägarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGothenburg Tramways partners with NBI's construction programs by hosting LIA students and contributing industry expertise to curriculum development.
• Gällivare KommunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Gällivare collaborates with NBI's construction and civil engineering programs, hosting LIA students and contributing to curriculum relevance for northern Sweden.
• Lulebo ABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLulebo is a housing company in Luleå. Partners with NBI's construction programs, hosting LIA students in property and construction management roles.
• GRK RailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRK Rail specializes in rail infrastructure. Partner in NBI's construction and civil engineering programs, contributing to curriculum and hosting LIA students.
• 3BitscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3Bits is an IT consulting company in Gothenburg. 3Bits has partnered with NBI's .NET developer program since 2021, participating in the program management group, hosting LIA students, and actively recruiting graduates. Multiple 3Bits employees were hired directly from NBI's LIA program. Sofia Winterlén, Market Manager at 3Bits, describes LIA as a 'fantastic recruitment channel.'
• NexercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNexer is a Swedish IT consulting and technology company. Nexer collaborates with NBI on IT programs (.NET, cloud, AI) by participating in curriculum design, hosting LIA students, and recruiting graduates.
• CapgeminicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini is a global IT consulting firm. Partners with NBI's software development programs by contributing to curriculum design and hosting LIA students in .NET and software engineering roles.
• VolvominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolvo Group collaborates with NBI on IT and technology programs, contributing to curriculum development and hosting LIA students in software development and technology roles.
• HandelsbankenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandelsbanken is a major Swedish bank. Partners with NBI's IT programs, contributing to curriculum design and hosting LIA students in software development roles.
• IKEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKEA is a major international furniture retailer with major Swedish logistics operations. Hosts LIA students in logistics and supply chain roles. Student Kim Detterstam completed his LIA as Flow Manager at IKEA's distribution terminal, planning goods distribution to IKEA stores across Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.
• DB SchenkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDB Schenker is a global logistics company. Collaborates with NBI's Inköp & Logistik programs by participating in curriculum design, hosting LIA students in logistics and supply chain roles.
• TrafikverketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swedish Transport Administration is a government agency and strategic partner for NBI's logistics and transport programs. Participates in curriculum design and hosts LIA students.
• PostNordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostNord is the leading logistics and postal service provider in the Nordic region. Partners with NBI's Inköp & Logistik programs, contributing to curriculum design and hosting LIA students.
• Region SkåneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority in Skåne. Partner with NBI's logistics and supply chain programs, hosting LIA students in logistics roles.
• Luleå KommunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Luleå partners with NBI's logistics and supply chain programs, hosting LIA students.
• Getinge ABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical technology company partners with NBI's supply chain programs, hosting LIA students in procurement and logistics roles.
• FogmakerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in NBI's Inköp & Logistik ecosystem, hosting LIA students in logistics roles.
• KraftpowerconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company for logistics and supply chain programs, contributing to curriculum and hosting LIA students.
• WürthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWürth is a global distributor of assembly and fastening materials. Partners with NBI's logistics and supply chain programs, hosting LIA students.
• E.ONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company partner for NBI's logistics and supply chain programs, hosting LIA students in logistics and procurement roles.
• JollyroomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish e-commerce company in the baby/child products sector. Partners with NBI's logistics programs, hosting LIA students in e-commerce logistics and supply chain roles.
• OutnorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic e-commerce retailer. Partners with NBI's logistics programs, hosting LIA students.
• ScaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScania is a major Swedish vehicle manufacturer. Partners with NBI's logistics programs, hosting LIA students in logistics and supply chain roles.
• Växjö KommunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Växjö partners with NBI's logistics and supply chain programs, hosting LIA students.
• Sourcian PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain consultancy and staffing firm. Partners with NBI's Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation courses; educator Roland Boensgård works through Sourcian Partner.
• Omega PointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish IT consulting firm. Partner for NBI's .NET and software development programs.
• ValmetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcess industry technology company. Partner for NBI's IT and software development programs.
• Grant ThorntonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant Thornton is a global accounting and consulting firm. The firm is represented in the management group for NBI's Redovisningsekonom program, contributing to curriculum design and hosting LIA students. Julia Larsson, Senior Consultant Accounting at Grant Thornton, is featured as a management group member.
• ADJÖ ABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company for NBI's Säljare B2B program, hosting LIA students.
• KinnarpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish furniture and interiors company. Partner for Säljare B2B program, hosting LIA students.
• DeromeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish manufacturer and retailer of building materials and prefabricated houses. Partner for Säljare B2B program, hosting LIA students.
• EntergateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company for Säljare B2B program, hosting LIA students.
• LumitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company for Säljare B2B program, hosting LIA students.
• Edukatus AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdukatus Alliance is the parent company of NBI/Handelsakademin. It operates preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, and vocational higher schools (YH) at approximately 30 locations across Sweden. Edukatus Alliance sets the overall strategy, values (security, engagement, learning), and governance for all member schools including NBI/Handelsakademin. The Edukatus Alliance Code of Conduct governs all staff, board members, consultants, and suppliers.
• Region NorrbottenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority in Norrbotten. Partner for NBI's logistics and supply chain programs, hosting LIA students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lernia: Lernia is a major Swedish vocational training and education provider operating across multiple sectors including IT, construction, and logistics — directly comparable as a Sweden-based vocational training competitor.
• Folkuniversitetet: Folkuniversitetet is one of Sweden's largest adult-education providers offering YH programs, short courses, and professional development — comparable to NBI across both YH programs and lifelong-learning short courses.
• Yrkeshögskolan KYH: KYH is a Swedish vocational higher education provider operating YH programs in multiple sectors, directly comparable in business model and target learner to NBI/Handelsakademin.
• TUC Yrkeshögskola: TUC is a Swedish YH provider offering vocational programs across multiple industries, competing with NBI for the same MYH-funded seats and employer partnerships.
• Hermods: Hermods is one of Sweden's largest YH and adult-education providers, offering vocational programs and distance courses across IT, business, and trades — directly comparable to NBI/Handelsakademin's YH portfolio and Swedish state-funded model.
• NTI (Newton Tekniska Institutet / NTI Gymnasiet): NTI is a Swedish upper-secondary and YH provider focused on IT, technology, and business, with a similar YH offering and employer-driven curriculum model that directly overlaps NBI's IT & Tech tracks.
• Teknikhögskolan (Sweden): Teknikhögskolan is a Swedish YH-focused provider with strong technical and IT programs — a direct competitor in NBI's core IT/Tech and construction verticals.

Emerging players

• Hyper Island: Hyper Island is a Sweden-based vocational education provider focused on digital, creative, and business transformation skills, partially overlapping with NBI's IT and business programs but more niche.

Broad incumbents

• AcadeMedia: AcadeMedia is one of the largest education groups in the Nordics, operating preschools, schools, and adult education across Sweden. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Swedish education rather than a direct YH competitor.

Others

• Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES): IES is a large Swedish education group operating schools across primary and secondary levels. Listed as an adjacent Swedish education operator; business model and grade levels differ, but it operates in the same Swedish education ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NBIHandelsakademin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nbi-handelsakademin
• Instagraminstagram.com/nbihandelsakademin

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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