Akademija.it

What Akademija.it does

Akademija.it is a Lithuanian state-accredited vocational IT training academy founded in 2014 that delivers 10-month, work-ready reskilling programs to career changers, recent secondary graduates, and current students seeking entry into the country's IT labor market. It operates four core programs — JAVA Programuotojas (Java Programmer), .NET Programuotojas (.NET Programmer), Programinės įrangos testuotojas (Software QA Tester), and JavaScript Programuotojas (JavaScript Programmer) — covering enterprise development stacks (Java, .NET, JavaScript), manual and automated testing, database fundamentals, SCRUM methodology, and Microsoft Azure exposure. The academy was co-founded by ICT association INFOBALT, the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science, and the Vilnius Technology and Engineering Training Center (VTMC), with the Kaunas Information Technologies School (KITM) joining as the second education partner in 2018; physical delivery takes place in computer classrooms at VTMC in Vilnius and KITM in Kaunas, with applications processed centrally through the national LAMA BPO vocational education platform.

The business model is hybrid. The majority of participants are admitted to a state-funded track at no cost to the student, funded by the Lithuanian state and partner employer contributions; participants who already hold two state-funded qualifications pay a one-time tuition of 2,010 EUR for the full 10-month program, eligible for GPM income-tax relief, with high performers eligible to fully offset the cost via a 3-month paid internship after the seventh month. A selective admissions funnel — entrance testing in computer knowledge, logic, and English-language programming skills plus motivational interviews with company representatives — feeds a curated employer-partner network (MOOG, Festo, Front.IT, TransUnion, Zenitech, Eis Group Lietuva, Metasite Business Solutions, Baltic Amadeus) that co-designs the annually refreshed curriculum, hosts paid internships, and absorbs graduates. Between 2015 and 2020, the academy placed 240+ graduates into Lithuanian IT firms, with 130+ earning immediate paid internships and continuation offers; current annual enrollment is targeted at 60+ students across the two cities. The organization is privately held, headquartered in Vilnius at Lakūnų g. 3, operates with 1–10 employees, and is described in its own positioning as non-profit-oriented with a quality-over-revenue mandate rather than a venture-backed growth profile.

Name

Akademija.it

Legal name

Akademija.IT

Website

https://akademija.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Akademija.it is a Lithuanian state-accredited IT vocational academy running 10-month Java, .NET, JavaScript, and QA testing programs in Vilnius and Kaunas, reskilling career changers and recent graduates for placement with a curated network of partner IT employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational IT Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

Keywords

• IT vocational training
• Programming education
• Software testing training
• IT reskilling programs
• Junior developer training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: Training is funded by the Lithuanian state and partner contributions for those with no more than one state-funded qualification. This covers the majority of participants at no cost to students.
2. Tuition Fee (for those with 2 prior qualifications): 2010.00 EUR for the complete 10-month program for participants who have already completed 2 state-funded qualifications. Students can use GPM (income tax) relief, and high performers may offset costs through 3-month paid internship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Akademija.it is a Lithuanian vocational IT training academy that runs 10-month state-accredited programs in Java, .NET, JavaScript programming, and software testing (QA). It teaches job-ready junior developer and tester skills, culminating in a paid 3-month internship with partner IT companies and an industry-recognized Akademija.IT certificate plus junior professional qualification diploma. Most seats are funded by the Lithuanian state and partner contributions, with limited self-funded seats available.

Product overview

Akademija.it is an IT professional training academy offering four specialized vocational training programs: JAVA Programuotojas, Programinės įrangos testuotojas (QA), .NET Programuotojas, and JavaScript Programuotojas. Each program lasts 10 months and includes theoretical training followed by practical project work and paid internship opportunities at partner IT companies. The programs are state-accredited and provide junior-level qualifications in programming or software testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JAVA Programuotojas (Java Programmer Training Program) A 10-month state-accredited vocational training program teaching Java programming fundamentals, Eclipse IDE, and Java technologies for building business systems and mobile applications. Designed for individuals seeking a junior Java developer qualification and employment at partner Lithuanian IT companies; graduates receive the Akademija.IT certificate plus a junior programmer professional qualification diploma.
• Programinės įrangos testuotojas (Software QA Tester Training Program) A 10-month state-accredited vocational training program covering manual and automated software testing, test case creation, Java programming basics, and database usage, targeted at individuals pursuing a quality assurance career. Designed as Lithuania's first QA training program co-created with business partners, with graduates receiving the Akademija.IT certificate and junior software tester professional qualification diploma.
• .NET Programuotojas (.NET Programmer Training Program) A 10-month state-accredited vocational training program teaching .NET programming fundamentals, .NET technologies and tools for business systems development, database basics, and software development processes. Aimed at individuals targeting a junior .NET developer role; graduates receive the Akademija.IT certificate plus a junior programmer professional qualification diploma.
• JavaScript Programuotojas (JavaScript Programmer Training Program) A 10-month vocational training program teaching front-end development with JavaScript, including designing and building software for desktop, mobile devices and tablets and connecting applications to server systems and databases. Targeted at individuals pursuing a junior front-end developer path at Lithuanian IT companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 240+ graduates successfully employed in Lithuanian IT companies (2015-2020)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• Kaunas Information Technologies School (KITM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joined as education partner in 2018. Provides computer classrooms in Kaunas, professional vocational teachers, and administers programs including new JavaScript developer track. Second education partner for LAMA BPO applications.
• Metasite Business SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partner company providing paid internship positions for top-performing graduates. Actively participates in curriculum development and employs Akademija.it alumni. Featured in alumni success stories with graduates hired after completing programs.
• INFOBALT (IRT Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Co-founded Akademija.it in 2014 as the initiator of this vocational education initiative to address IT specialist shortages in Lithuania. INFOBALT represents ICT companies and facilitates partnership between business and education sectors.
• LR Švietimo ir mokslo ministerija (Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Co-founded the initiative in 2014 to help fill specialist positions in programming-related positions. Ministry provides state accreditation and funding for eligible participants.
• Vilnius Technology and Engineering Training Center (VTMC/TECHIN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Founding education partner and co-initiator in 2014. Provides computer classrooms in Vilnius, professional vocational teachers, and administers state-accredited programs. One of the two education partners through which students submit applications via LAMA BPO.
• MOOGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company providing internship places and participating in training programs. Listed among major IT company partners supporting Akademija.it initiatives.
• FestomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company providing internship places and participating in training programs. Listed among major IT company partners supporting Akademija.it initiatives.
• Front.ITmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company providing internship places and participating in training programs. Listed among major IT company partners supporting Akademija.it initiatives.
• TransUnionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company providing internship places and participating in training programs. Listed among major IT company partners supporting Akademija.it initiatives.
• ZenitechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company providing internship places and participating in training programs. Listed among major IT company partners supporting Akademija.it initiatives.
• Eis Group LietuvamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company providing internship places and participating in training programs. Listed among major IT company partners supporting Akademija.it initiatives.
• Baltic AmadeusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company providing internship places and participating in training programs. Listed among major IT company partners supporting Akademija.it initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Code Institute: EU/UK-based accredited online provider of full-stack software development programs with employer partnerships and outcome-based pricing; comparable career-oriented IT bootcamp.
• HyperionDev: Global online coding bootcamp offering part-time/full-time programs in software engineering, data and web dev with mentor-led support and job outcomes reporting; comparable outcomes-driven bootcamp peer.
• Ironhack: Global tech bootcamp offering immersive courses in web development, data and UX with career-support services and employer pipelines; closely comparable bootcamp outcome model even though geographic footprint differs.
• Codeworks: European coding bootcamp focused on full-stack software engineering with strong graduate outcomes reporting; directly comparable intensive-format bootcamp peer.
• BrainStation: Global tech training provider offering full-time and part-time diplomas in web development, data and design with employer-partner hiring events; directly comparable career-focused bootcamp model.
• Turing College: Vilnius-headquartered online software engineering school offering tuition- or income-share-funded programs with strong employer partnerships; the closest commercially-operated analogue to Akademija.it in the Lithuanian market.
• Le Wagon: Global coding bootcamp running 9- to 14-week full-stack/web development programs with strong career-services and employer-hiring partnerships; directly comparable immersive bootcamp model, with Vilnius/European footprint.

Broad incumbents

• General Assembly: Global provider of bootcamps and corporate training in software engineering, data and design; broader incumbent offering overlapping upskilling capabilities to enterprise and individual learners.
• Flatiron School: US-based accredited bootcamp offering software engineering, data science and cybersecurity programs with career services; broader, established incumbent in the same vocational-IT-training category.

Regional players

• Kood: Estonian non-profit coding school offering intensive, employer-aligned software development training with a similar state-association partnership model; comparable peer with a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/AkademijaITalumnai

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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