ACADEMY387

What ACADEMY387 does

ACADEMY387 is a private education and training center operating as Akademija 387 d.o.o. from a single facility at Maglajska 1, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company delivers in-person and online courses across three primary verticals: language instruction (English, Italian, Spanish, Slovenian, and Swedish at CEFR-aligned levels from A1 to C1/C2), IT and digital skills training (Power BI, MySQL, Microsoft Office, Adobe graphic design, photography), and soft skills development (public speaking, communication). It also issues recognized certifications for English language proficiency and computer literacy. Course pricing ranges from 99 to 469 KM (Bosnian Marks), with 10–20% student discounts, two-installment payment plans for bank-transfer customers, and dedicated corporate billing for employer-sponsored enrollment. Class sizes are deliberately small at 5–12 students, supported by 21 employees, with historic cumulative attendance ranging from 25 to 231 students per course.

The business is primarily direct-to-consumer, with sales conducted through the academy387.com website, supported by blog content, monthly email newsletters, Facebook Pixel retargeting, and word-of-mouth referrals. Online delivery exists for selected programs, notably the full Swedish language track, extending the addressable market beyond Sarajevo. Customer segments span working professionals seeking career advancement, high school and university students preparing for academic or employment credentials, corporate clients sponsoring employee training (e.g., NELT d.o.o.), and teenagers aged 14–17 in a dedicated conversational English format. The technology stack is conventional — a learning management system with video conferencing, Cloudinary-hosted course media, and SSL-encrypted card processing — with no disclosed AI or proprietary data assets.

Strategically, ACADEMY387 has broadened its taxonomy over time into adjacent verticals including STEM programs for children and an HR Akademija, while maintaining a local, single-city operating footprint. There is no evidence of external funding, M&A activity, leadership turnover, or international expansion beyond online delivery; the company operates as an independent, privately held small business with no disclosed investors or parent entity.

Name

ACADEMY387

Legal name

Akademija 387 d.o.o.

Website

https://academy387.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACADEMY387 is a privately held education center in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering in-person and online courses in languages (English, Italian, Spanish, Slovenian, Swedish), IT skills (Power BI, MySQL, Office, graphic design), and soft skills, primarily serving local working professionals, students, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

AP/IB & Subject-Specific Standardized Exams Prep (AP, IB, SAT Subject legacy, subject exams) (EDANABAE), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Honors & Advanced Coursework Tutoring (non-AP/IB) (EDANAKAD)

Keywords

• Language education services
• Professional skills training
• IT certification courses
• Continuing education programs
• Adult language learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarajevo

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from one-time course fees paid by students. Courses range from 99KM to 469KM depending on duration and type. Payment options include full payment upfront or split into two installments. Prices vary by course type: language courses (249-469KM), IT courses (269-399KM), soft skills courses (349-359KM), and certification exams (100-120KM). Student discounts of 10-20% are available for most courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACADEMY387 is an education and training center that sells language courses (English, Italian, Spanish, Slovenian, Swedish across multiple CEFR levels), IT programs (Power BI, MySQL databases, MS Windows/Office fundamentals, Adobe Graphic Design), professional skills training (public speaking, photography), and certification exam services (English language proficiency and computer literacy). Courses are delivered in small groups in-person at its Sarajevo facility and online for select programs, with installment payment options and corporate billing available.

Product overview

ACADEMY387 is an educational platform offering in-person and online courses in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The core offering consists of language courses (Italian, Spanish, Slovenian, Swedish, and English at various proficiency levels), IT programs (Power BI, MySQL databases, MS Windows/MS Office, and Adobe Graphic Design), professional skills training (public speaking, photography), and certification testing services (English and computer literacy). Courses are delivered in small groups with flexible payment options including installment plans. The platform also offers venue rental for workshops and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power BI Data analysis and business intelligence course teaching report creation, data visualization, chart building, and geographic data mapping using Microsoft Power BI, targeted at working professionals and corporate trainees.
• MySQL - Databases for Beginners Relational database management course covering CRUD operations, stored procedures, transactions, database modeling, and MySQL administration using MySQL Workbench, for aspiring database users and IT beginners.
• MS Windows and MS Office Fundamentals Computer literacy course covering the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for students and professionals needing baseline workplace IT skills.
• Graphic Design Fundamentals Graphic design principles course covering color psychology, visual identity, typography, print and web preparation, and practical work in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, for aspiring designers.
• Photography Fundamentals Photography technique course covering camera equipment usage, composition, lighting, color, portrait, event, and photo editing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, for amateur photographers and content creators.
• Conversational English for Beginners Beginner English conversation course focused on developing listening skills, vocabulary expansion, and practical communication in everyday situations, for adult learners with little or no prior English.
• Business English Business English course for professionals covering oral and written business communication, presentation skills, and job interview preparation.
• Fast Forward: Intermediate Conversational English Intermediate B1 level conversational English course focusing on listening, speaking, and building communication confidence through interactive activities.
• Conversational English - Intermediate Level Intermediate conversational English course improving all aspects of oral English communication through workshops, debates, and pair work.
• Advanced Conversational English Advanced English course (C1/C2 level) for fluent speakers focusing on spontaneous expression, nuanced meaning, and professional communication.
• Head Up: Upper-Intermediate Conversational English Upper-intermediate B2 level English conversation course developing independent user communication skills in complex topics.
• Italian Language - A1.1 Level Beginner Italian language course covering basic grammar, everyday vocabulary, and Italian culture through speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.
• Italian Language - A1.2 Level Continuation beginner Italian course focusing on expanded grammar structures, conversational exercises, and practical everyday situations.
• Italian Language - A2.1 Level Intermediate Italian course focusing on vocabulary expansion, past tenses, expressing desires and plans, and idiomatic expressions in everyday situations.
• Italian Language - A2.2 Level Advanced intermediate Italian course developing narrative skills, combining past tenses, and expressing opinions through comparatives and superlatives.
• Spanish Language - A1.1 Level Beginner Spanish language course covering basic grammar, alphabet, pronunciation, and practical conversation skills using digital textbook materials.
• Slovenian Language - A1 Level Beginner Slovenian language course covering basic communication skills, vocabulary for describing oneself and daily life, using approved textbooks.
• Slovenian Language - A2 Level Intermediate Slovenian course for learners with basic knowledge, focusing on independent communication in predictable situations and expanded vocabulary.
• Swedish Language for Beginners - Online Course Interactive online beginner Swedish course using Rivstart textbooks and folkbildning pedagogy, covering A1 level communication skills and Swedish culture, delivered remotely via video conferencing.
• Swedish Language A2 - Online Course Online intermediate Swedish course (A2 level) for learners with basic knowledge, focusing on improved listening, speaking, and vocabulary expansion.
• Swedish Language - B1 Level (Online Course) Online upper-intermediate Swedish course for learners with basic knowledge, covering grammar consolidation, vocabulary expansion, and written communication.
• English Language Certificate English language proficiency testing and certification service that evaluates speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, and vocabulary skills, issuing certificates for achieved levels.
• Computer Skills Certificate Standardized testing service for computer literacy covering MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, and email usage, with certification upon passing.
• Public Speaking Training Communication skills training focused on becoming a skilled and confident public speaker through practical exercises and technique mastery.
• Conversational English for Teenagers English conversation course for teenagers aged 14-17 using fun communication activities, reading, watching films/series, and debates without formal grammar instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completion of recognized certification exams for computer skills and language proficiency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hub387minorOthersHub387 logo appears in the partner section of Academy387's website footer, indicating a collaborative relationship. Hub387 appears to be a technology or innovation hub in Sarajevo.
• RUBICONminorOthersRUBICON is credited as the website design agency for Academy387, based on the 'Designed by RUBICON' attribution in the footer.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• LINK Group: Leading IT education and corporate training provider in the Balkans (headquartered in Belgrade). Highly relevant comparable for Academy387's IT programs (Power BI, MySQL, Graphic Design) and corporate training segment, with similar regional employer base but broader curriculum and stronger brand recognition.
• IT Klinika: IT training and certification provider based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, directly competing with Academy387's IT programs in the same local market. Comparable in scale and target audience, though its focus is more specialized IT certification rather than broad professional development.
• Škola Plus: Regional network of tutoring and test-preparation centers in the Western Balkans. Comparable as a small-group education provider, though Škola Plus emphasizes K-12 academic tutoring whereas Academy387 focuses on adult professional and language learning.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global private education company offering language courses, academic programs, and cultural exchange. Comparable in language training delivery model, though EF's scale, online platform, and corporate training division dwarf Academy387's Bosnian operations.
• Berlitz Corporation: Global language and intercultural training company operating directly in the small-group, instructor-led language education space that Academy387 targets. Both monetize per-course tuition and offer multi-language programs for professionals, though Berlitz operates at vastly larger scale and has broader geographic reach.
• Wall Street English: International chain of English language schools with a flexible, modular curriculum similar to Academy387's multi-level conversational English track. Comparable learner demographics (working professionals seeking conversational fluency) and similar small-group, payment-in-installments business model.
• Cegos Group: International corporate training and professional development provider. Comparable to Academy387's corporate training channel (e.g., NELT d.o.o. Power BI engagement) and its soft-skills offering (public speaking), with significantly broader enterprise client base.
• British Council: State-affiliated organization offering English language courses and certifications globally, including in the Western Balkans. Both sell English proficiency courses and certification exam prep, though the British Council operates at country-level scale with government backing.
• inlingua International: Worldwide network of language schools delivering in-person and online small-group instruction across many languages. Closely comparable business model to Academy387's language courses, with a stronger franchise footprint in Central and Eastern Europe.

Emerging players

• Lingoda: Online-only language school offering live small-group and one-on-one classes in European languages. Competes with Academy387's online language offerings (especially Swedish and Spanish), but purely digital delivery and global customer base differentiate its model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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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