What Telecom Academy România does

Telecom Academy România is a Romanian IT and telecommunications education organization operating as Asociația Telecom Academy, a private association headquartered in Bucharest at Cotroceni Business Center. Founded around 2007-2008, the company has built a 17-year operating history and claims to have trained more than 15,000 students across 70+ courses with 50+ instructors. Its curriculum spans Cisco networking (CCNA, CCNP, DevNet), programming languages (Java, Python, C/C++, C#), web development, cloud computing (AWS, Azure), DevOps, data science, machine learning, and automation testing, delivered through three primary formats: self-study online courses via an Open edX-based platform at cursuri.telacad.ro, instructor-led classroom and live online courses, and curated job-oriented career bundles with ANC accreditation.

The business operates four revenue streams: a self-study subscription at 25 RON/month, one-time instructor-led course fees ranging from 48 to 2,050 RON, job-oriented bundles priced at 1,686-2,641 RON, and customized corporate training services. Free introductory courses (Java beginners guide, Cisco Networking Basics, Cybersecurity, Linux Essentials) serve as a freemium lead-generation layer. The company is an official Cisco Networking Academy partner and acts as an authorized testing center for Pearson VUE, Kryterion, and Meazure Learning certification exams, providing credentialing integration that anchors its value proposition.

Customer segments are dominated by individual aspiring IT professionals and software developers seeking career entry or advancement, with a secondary corporate training channel for team upskilling. The organizational structure is unusual: the primary legal entity is a non-profit association, while three limited liability companies (Cloud Trading SRL, Eleven Brain Club SRL, Fourteen Brain Challenge SRL) appear to act as service providers. The company is founder-led, with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or institutional investor backing.

Name

Telecom Academy România

Legal name

Asociația Telecom Academy

Website

https://telacad.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Telecom Academy România is a Bucharest-based IT education association that delivers Cisco, programming, cloud, DevOps, and AI/ML training to individual learners and corporate clients in Romania through self-study subscriptions, instructor-led courses, and ANC-accredited job-oriented bundles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Training and Certification

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Networking & Telecommunications (Routing/Switching, Wireless, VoIP) (EDABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Telecommunications (EDABALAY), Telecommunications & Networking (EDAAAPAF)

Keywords

• IT training services
• Telecom certifications
• Cisco Networking Academy
• Certification testing center
• Corporate IT training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Self-Study Online Courses: Subscription-based model with annual billing at 25 RON/month. Provides access to written materials, video content, evaluations, diploma upon completion, and student account access with technical and career mentorship.
2. Instructor-Led Courses (Classroom/Live Online): One-time fee per course with tiered pricing for students/elevi (high school), individuals (persoane fizice), and corporate clients (persoane juridice). Prices range from 48-2050 RON depending on course level and duration. Includes theoretical and practical evaluations with diploma upon completion.
3. Job-Oriented Course Bundles: Comprehensive multi-course packages (Network Engineer, Java Developer, Python Developer, etc.) with pricing between 1686-2641 RON for instructor-led formats. Includes certification exam preparation and career support.
4. Corporate Training: Customized training sessions for companies wanting to upskill or specialize employees in specific technologies. Pricing and terms negotiated directly with corporate clients.
5. Free Courses: Free courses including Java - Ghidul practic și interactiv pentru începători, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Linux Essentials, Networking Basics. Provides entry point for lead generation into paid offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Telecom Academy România provides IT and telecommunications training through subscription-based self-study courses, instructor-led classroom and online programs, and a 30-week IT mentorship. The organization also operates as an authorized certification testing center for Pearson VUE, Kryterion, and Meazure Learning exams, while delivering ANC/CNFPA-accredited job-oriented courses and Cisco Networking Academy curricula.

Product overview

Telecom Academy România is an IT education company offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology training programs. The core offering consists of three main delivery models: Self-Study online courses (subscription-based starting at 25 RON/month), Instructor-Led Cisco Networking courses (classroom and live online), and Job-Oriented career-focused courses with ANC accreditation. The company provides individual course enrollments as well as curated bundle packages for specific career paths including Network Engineer, Java Developer, Python Developer, DevOps, QA Engineer, Web Developer, and Data Scientist bundles. Additional offerings include corporate training services, a 30-week mentorship program, and authorized certification testing centers. The platform utilizes Open edX-based e-learning infrastructure at cursuri.telacad.ro, with Cisco Networking Academy partnership for certification courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Telecom Academy: Primary brand name for IT education and training services including Cisco courses, programming courses, web development, cloud computing, and DevOps training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ students trained and certified
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cisco Networking Academy (Netacad)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Cisco Networking Academy partner offering CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, and DevNet Associate certification tracks. Provides access to official Cisco curriculum, lab equipment, and certification exam vouchers. Students receive Cisco diplomas upon completion.
• Pearson VUEcoreOthersAuthorized testing center for Pearson VUE certification exams, enabling students to take official certification exams on-site.
• KryterioncoreOthersAuthorized testing center for Kryterion certification exams, providing on-site testing capabilities for various IT certifications.
• Meazure LearningcoreOthersAuthorized testing center for Meazure Learning certification exams, offering additional testing options for students.
• ANC (Autoritatea Națională pentru Calificări)coreTechnology or IntegrationMinistry of Education accreditation body. Job-oriented courses carry ANC accreditation, providing official Romanian government-recognized diplomas upon completion. Certificates are issued by the Ministry of Labor.
• CPP InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for C++ certification courses, enabling students to prepare for CPA and CPP certifications through Telecom Academy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DataCamp: Specialist data science and AI/ML learning platform; competes with Telecom Academy's Data Scientist bundle and newly launched AI Software Engineer program for learners prioritizing Python, ML, and analytics skills.
• Codecademy: Interactive coding platform focused on programming fundamentals, web development, and data skills; competes with Telecom Academy's Java, Python, and Web Developer bundles at the entry/intermediate tier, especially for self-study learners.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global marketplace for self-paced IT courses covering Cisco, Python, Java, AWS, DevOps and AI at low price points; substitutes for Telecom Academy's self-study subscription among price-sensitive Romanian learners.
• Pluralsight: Enterprise-focused technology skills platform offering Cisco, cloud, DevOps, and AI/ML learning paths plus Skills assessments — directly comparable to Telecom Academy's corporate training motion for larger Romanian and regional employers.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering Cisco NetAcad, AWS, Azure, Google, and university-led IT and data science tracks; competes for the same self-study and certification-prep learner in Romania and across EMEA.
• Cisco Networking Academy (Netacad): Cisco's own global training platform that provides the official CCNA/CCNP/DevNet curriculum that Telecom Academy delivers; a broad incumbent that sets the baseline content and pricing against which Telecom Academy's instructor-led value-add must compete.

Regional players

• infoShare Academy: Polish IT training academy (sister to infoShare conference) offering programming, Java, Python, and DevOps bootcamps with strong career outcomes focus; comparable regional peer with similar job-oriented, mentorship-driven model.
• GoIT: Eastern European IT education company (Ukraine/Poland/Romania presence) running bootcamps and corporate training in programming, QA, DevOps; directly comparable as a regional IT training operator with overlapping corporate training and career-transition positioning.

Direct peers

• IT School Romania: Romanian IT training provider offering programming, web development, and certification courses to individuals and corporate clients; competes head-to-head with Telecom Academy's job-oriented bundles (Java, Python, Web Developer) in Bucharest.
• Bittnet Systems (Bittnet Training): Romanian IT solutions and training group with a training division that delivers Cisco, Microsoft, and vendor-authorized certification tracks — directly comparable to Telecom Academy's CCNA/CCNP and corporate training motion in the same Bucharest market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/telecomacademyro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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