What Jelly Academy does

Jelly Academy is a Canadian digital skills training provider headquartered in Fort Langley, British Columbia, offering cohort-based digital marketing education to individual learners, career changers, and corporate teams. Its core product is the Digital Marketing Bootcamp priced at $5,425 CAD, supplemented by a Digital Literacy Course at $1,999 CAD, Skills Hub micro-lessons and bundles ($19.99–$199.99 CAD), and a quote-based Corporate Team Training line. The company runs monthly cohort intakes of up to ~40 learners and reports an 83% positive-outcome rate, with 75%+ of graduates coming from underrepresented groups.

The platform is built on a Squarespace LMS with Zoom for live instruction; curriculum is practitioner-developed and incorporates modules on AI in marketing and AI-enabled productivity tooling. Distribution is multi-channel: direct-to-consumer tuition, government-funded programs including the Digital Marketing Skills for Canadian Career Changers (DMSC) initiative delivered with Palette Skills / Upskill Canada, academic partnership with the University of Victoria, industry association endorsement from the Canadian Marketing Association, and corporate channels such as IECBC and Best Buy Canada.

The business model combines individual course sales, bundled micro-content subscriptions, and bespoke corporate engagements, with public funding effectively subsidizing access for underrepresented learners. The company was named a Best Digital Marketing Bootcamp for 2024 by Course Report and is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, operating with a headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

Jelly Academy

Legal name

Jelly Academy Inc.

Website

https://jellyacademy.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jelly Academy is a Canadian digital marketing training provider based in Fort Langley, BC, offering cohort-based bootcamps, micro-learning, and corporate team training to individual learners and organizations across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Training and Professional Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN)

Keywords

• Digital marketing training
• Marketing bootcamp courses
• Professional skills education
• Corporate team training
• Digital literacy learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Tuition: One-time tuition fees charged per participant for Digital Marketing Bootcamp ($5,425 CAD), Digital Literacy Course ($1,999 CAD), and Skills Hub bundles ($19.99–$59.99 CAD individual; $199.99 Full-Stack Marketer Bundle). Payment plans available. Revenue is one-time per cohort enrollment with no recurring component for individual learners.
2. Corporate Team Training: Custom quote-based corporate training contracts for organizations wanting structured digital marketing upskilling for employees. Pricing depends on lesson structure and team size. Typically upwards of 6 students per cohort.
3. Optional Industry Certification Fees: Extra industry certification costs (e.g., Facebook, Google, Hootsuite) may apply and are optional add-ons beyond the base course tuition. These are pass-through fees from third-party certification bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jelly Academy is a Canadian digital marketing training school that sells online courses and bootcamps covering SEO, social media, public relations, email marketing, Google Ads, AI in marketing, and growth strategy. Its flagship offering is the 10–11 week Digital Marketing Bootcamp ($5,425 CAD), delivered on-demand or live over Zoom, with supplementary programs including a Digital Literacy Course, Skills Hub micro-learning bundles, and customized corporate team training. Courses include preparation for industry certifications (Facebook, Google, Hootsuite, Meta) and access to an alumni Slack community and Job Board for career support.

Product overview

Jelly Academy is a digital marketing training organization offering a multi-product portfolio. Its flagship offering is the Digital Marketing Bootcamp — a 10–11 week program delivered on-demand or live via Zoom, covering eight core marketing disciplines (social media, SEO, PR, email, Google Ads, AI in marketing, growth strategy) and leading to industry certifications (Facebook, Google, Hootsuite, Meta). Supporting the bootcamp are the Digital Literacy Course (foundational digital and AI skills, Zoom-delivered, ~36 hours), Skills Hub Bundles (on-demand micro-lessons on specific topics), Corporate Team Training (customized team programs), the Account Management Course (client and project management skills), and the Masterclass Series (supplementary expert tutorials). All programs are delivered online and may be taken individually or in combination, with funding toolkits and job board access provided for career support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skills Hub: A library of short, on-demand micro-lessons spanning strategy, social media, ecommerce, email marketing, personal branding, and more, with individual bundles priced from $19.99 to $59.99 CAD.
• Digital Marketing Bootcamp
• Digital Literacy Course

Products and services

• Digital Marketing Bootcamp

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ participants trained with 83% reporting strong positive outcomes within 3 months (new employment, promotions, increased revenue/clients)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Best Buy CanadasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2024Best Buy Canada partnered with the Digital Marketing Skills Canada program (in which Jelly Academy is a delivery partner) to empower students with essential technology. Best Buy Canada provided technology access to program participants to support their digital marketing training.
• University of Victoria (UVic) — Division of Continuing StudiessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2024Jelly Academy partnered with the University of Victoria's Division of Continuing Studies to expand access to digital marketing training. This partnership enables Jelly Academy courses to reach UVic's continuing education student base, combining academic institutional credibility with Jelly Academy's practitioner-led curriculum.
• Canadian Marketing Association (CMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2024Jelly Academy partnered with the Canadian Marketing Association as a delivery partner for the Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) program, supported by ISED's Upskill for Industry Initiative. Jelly Academy upskills junior marketers and newcomers to the profession, while CMA delivers its Chartered Marketer program. The program targets 1,200 individuals by March 2025, focusing on marketers in transition and people from under-represented groups.
• GrowclasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2024Growclass partnered with Jelly Academy and CMA in the Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) consortium. Growclass specializes in Growth Marketing training for mid-level marketers, complementing Jelly Academy's beginner-focused Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Together, the three organizations form a skills network offering tiered digital marketing training nationally over seven weeks.
• Upskill Canada / Palette SkillscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2024Upskill Canada, operated by Palette Skills and funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), selected Jelly Academy as a delivery partner for government-funded digital marketing training. Upskill Canada targets over 15,000 Canadian workers across multiple industries, with Jelly Academy serving as a key provider for digital marketing upskilling under the Upskilling for Industry Initiative.
• Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IECBC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIECBC partnered with Jelly Academy during the DMSC program to support newcomer participants (less than 5 years in Canada). IECBC's FAST Program provided guidance, resources, and actionable steps for navigating the Canadian job market, complementing Jelly Academy's digital marketing training.
• TELUSsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTELUS Wise Ambassador accreditation was awarded to Anthony Wingham, an Indigenous-focused instructor associated with Jelly Academy, through the TELUS Wise program. This accreditation advances Indigenous digital empowerment initiatives aligned with Jelly Academy's mission and values.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CareerFoundry: CareerFoundry is an online bootcamp provider with mentor-led programs in digital marketing, UX design, and data analytics. It overlaps with Jelly Academy on online delivery, mentor support model, and career-changer positioning.
• BrainStation: BrainStation is a Canadian-founded digital skills training provider offering bootcamps and courses in digital marketing, data, design, and web development. It is the closest direct competitor to Jelly Academy, with overlapping curriculum, a similar practitioner-led model, and a shared Canadian base.
• Lighthouse Labs: Lighthouse Labs is a Canadian tech education company offering bootcamps in web development and data science, with broader digital skills curriculum. It competes with Jelly Academy for the same career-changer and entry-level learner segment in Canada.
• Springboard: Springboard is an online bootcamp provider offering career-focused programs in digital marketing, data science, and UX. It is a direct comparable in online bootcamp format, flexible self-paced delivery, and career-change learner segment.
• Growclass: Growclass is a Canadian growth marketing training provider focused on mid-level marketers and is a co-delivery partner with Jelly Academy in the CMA-led DMSC consortium. Its growth marketing curriculum is adjacent and complementary to Jelly Academy's beginner-focused bootcamp.
• RED Academy: RED Academy is a Canadian digital skills school offering bootcamps in digital marketing, UX design, and web development. It directly overlaps with Jelly Academy on digital marketing curriculum and target customer (career changers and SMBs) in the Canadian market.

Broad incumbents

• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a global online professional training provider offering bootcamps and certification programs in digital marketing, project management, and technology. It is a broad incumbent with similar professional certification and bootcamp offerings to Jelly Academy's portfolio.
• General Assembly: General Assembly (now part of The Adecco Group) is a global digital skills bootcamp provider offering courses in digital marketing, data, UX, and software engineering. It is a much larger incumbent with a global footprint that competes for both individual and corporate training dollars.
• Digital Marketing Institute (DMI): DMI is a global certification body offering professional digital marketing qualifications widely recognized by employers. Its certified digital marketing programs compete with Jelly Academy's certification-adjacent curriculum at a more established global scale.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is a broad professional development platform offering on-demand courses in digital marketing, business, and technology, included with LinkedIn Premium. It represents a low-cost incumbent that competes for the same self-paced digital marketing learner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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