Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK

What Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK does

Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK (ACS) is an academic IT certification training center operating within the Polsko Japońska Akademia Technik Komputerowych (PJWSTK/PJATK), a private university in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2000, ACS holds the distinction of being the first Cisco Networking Academy in Poland, with Regional Academy status that allows it to train new instructors. The center delivers vendor-authorized certification programs across Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Security), Microsoft IT Academy (MCP/MCSA/MCSE), VMware IT Academy (vSphere ICM and Optimize and Scale), AWS Academy (Cloud Foundations and Cloud Architecting), Google Cloud, Palo Alto Networks, and Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1), supported by two on-site Cisco networking labs (Sala 15 and Sala 17) equipped with 24 Cisco routers, 16 Catalyst switches, WAN simulators, and 12 workstations.

The technology stack is centered on hands-on lab infrastructure rather than software product development: physical Cisco equipment (2811, 2801, 1841 series routers; 3560, 3550, 2960 series switches), virtualized environments using VMware vSphere and ESXi, AWS and Azure cloud platforms for academy courses, and simulation tools including Packet Tracer, GNS3, and Wireshark. Course delivery is in-person at the PJWSTK Warsaw campus with limited online components, and cohort sizes are kept small (maximum 12 students per CCNA group, 9 per CCNP group) to preserve hands-on lab access.

ACS generates revenue through one-time course tuition fees paid by individual participants, with PJWSTK students and alumni receiving per-course discounts (100–600 PLN depending on the course). Pricing is quoted in PLN, ranging from 500 PLN for AWS Cloud Foundations to 2,600 PLN for the full CCNA course. The customer base is dominated by PJWSTK students (who earn academic credit toward master's degrees for completing ACS courses) and external IT professionals seeking vendor-recognized certifications at academic pricing. Distribution is entirely direct via the ACS website, with no third-party resellers, no paid advertising, and no geographic expansion beyond Poland. The center is not an independent legal entity but a department within PJWSTK, with no external equity, venture capital, or public-company status.

Name

Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK

Legal name

Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK

Website

https://acs.pja.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK is an academic IT certification training center within PJWSTK university in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2000 as the first Cisco Networking Academy in the country. It delivers vendor-authorized courses (Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, AWS, Google Cloud, Palo Alto, Linux LPI) to PJWSTK students and external IT professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Certification Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

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Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

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Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

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Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

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Cloud, DevOps & Software Engineering Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• IT certification training
• Cisco Academy courses
• VMware virtualization training
• AWS Academy programs
• Professional IT certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course tuition fees: Revenue is generated through one-time course fees paid by participants. Students and alumni of PJWSTK receive discounts (100-600 PLN) on most courses. Individual payment accounts are generated for each participant, with billing per course enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK is an academic IT certification training center operating within PJWSTK university in Warsaw, Poland. It delivers official vendor-authorized certification courses across Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP), Microsoft IT Academy (MCP/MCSA/MCSE), VMware IT Academy (vSphere ICM and OAS), AWS Academy (Cloud Foundations and Architecting), Google Cloud, Palo Alto Networks Academy, and Linux LPI (LPIC-1). All courses are delivered on-site at the PJWSTK campus using fully equipped physical laboratories and instructor-led practical training that leads to globally recognized IT certifications.

Product overview

Akademickie Centrum Szkoleniowe PJATK is an academic training center offering vendor-certified IT certification courses. The portfolio consists primarily of third-party technology academy programs including AWS Academy (Cloud Foundations and Cloud Architecting), Cisco Academy (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP/Network Security), VMware Academy (vSphere ICM and OAS), Microsoft IT Academy, Google Cloud, Palo Alto Networks Academy, and Linux LPI certification. Additionally, custom/author training courses and hands-on network laboratory facilities complement the vendor certification offerings. Students receive exam vouchers, training materials, and access to online labs as part of their enrollment. The institution operates as a regional Cisco Academy with instructor training capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademia Cisco: Cisco Networking Academy offering CCNA, CCNP, and CCNA Security certification training programs.
• Akademia Microsoft IT
• AWS Academy
• VMware Academy
• Google Cloud
• PaloAlto Academy
• Linux LPI

Products and services

• AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Introductory AWS cloud computing training course that prepares students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification; covers cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, and architecting. Delivered over 20 hours at 500 PLN (PJATK students receive a 100 PLN discount).
• AWS Academy Cloud Architecting Advanced AWS training course preparing for AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification; covers designing highly available, scalable, and secure architectures on AWS. Delivered over 40 hours at 900 PLN (PJATK students receive a 100 PLN discount).
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Entry-level Cisco networking certification course covering network fundamentals, routing and switching, and enterprise networking; includes CCNAv7 Introduction to Networks, Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials, and Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation modules. Full course is 280 hours priced at 2,600 PLN standard with 600 PLN discount for PJWSTK students.
• CCNP RS (Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching) Advanced Cisco certification training covering ROUTE, SWITCH, and TSHOOT exam preparation for professional-level networking knowledge, delivered at the PJWSTK campus with maximum 9 students per group.
• CCSP - Network Security (CCNA Security) Cisco security certification preparation covering network security fundamentals including firewall configuration, IDS/IPS, and VPN setup; includes NS1 (routers) and NS2 (firewalls) courses under the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage VMware virtualization training covering ESXi, vCenter Server, virtual networking, storage, and vSphere HA; prepares for the VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations Exam (2V0-01.19). Delivered over 40 hours at 1,500 PLN (PJWSTK students receive a 200 PLN discount) with annual educational VMware software licenses.
• VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale Advanced VMware course covering vSphere distributed switches, storage optimization, CPU/memory optimization, and security; prepares for the Professional vSphere 6.7 Exam (2V0-21.19). Delivered over 40 hours at 1,500 PLN (PJWSTK students receive a 200 PLN discount).
• Microsoft IT Academy Microsoft technology training program offering official MOC courses that prepare students for MCP, MCSA, and MCSE certifications, delivered at the PJWSTK campus.
• Linux LPI (LPIC-1) Linux administration training preparing for LPIC-1 certification (exams 101 and 102), covering system administration, networking, and security. Delivered over 72 hours at 1,600 PLN for PJWSTK students and alumni and 1,800 PLN for external participants.
• Google Cloud Training Google Cloud platform training courses offered through the Google Cloud Academy partnership for IT professionals and PJWSTK students pursuing cloud certifications.
• Palo Alto Networks Academy Palo Alto Networks firewall and network security training courses offered through the Palo Alto Networks Academy partnership, covering cybersecurity topics aligned with Palo Alto Networks product technologies.
• Custom / Author Training Courses Proprietary training courses developed by ACS instructors covering various IT topics beyond vendor certifications, designed for PJWSTK students and external IT professionals.
• Cisco Network Laboratories Hands-on computer networking labs with physical Cisco equipment including 24 routers (series 2811, 2801, 1841, 1700, 2600), 16 Catalyst switches (3560, 3550, 2960, 2950), Adtran WAN simulators, ISDN/PSTN simulators, wireless routers, and dedicated workstations across two dedicated training rooms (Sala 15 and Sala 17) at the PJWSTK campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Cisco Networking Academy in Poland since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad)coreTechnology or IntegrationACS PJWSTK is a Regional Academy (Akademia Regionalna) within the Cisco Networking Academy program, operating since March 24, 2000. As a Regional Academy, ACS is authorized to train new instructors. The partnership provides access to official Cisco curriculum, materials, CCNA, CCNP, and CCSP certification pathways, and Packet Tracer simulation tools. The center operates fully equipped Cisco labs.
• VMware IT AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware IT Academy partnership provides academic licensing for VMware vSphere software, official curriculum for vSphere Install Configure Manage and vSphere Optimize and Scale courses, and exam vouchers at discounted rates for students. Prepares students for VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization) certification.
• Microsoft IT AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationOperating under the Microsoft IT Academy program, ACS delivers official Microsoft Courseware (MOC) courses. Prepares students for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certifications.
• AWS AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Academy partnership provides official AWS curriculum (Cloud Foundations, Cloud Architecting), AWS training portal access, lab credits on qwiklabs.com, and exam vouchers (100% discount on practice exams, 50% discount on certification exams). Prepares students for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certifications.
• Linux Professional Institute (LPI)coreTechnology or IntegrationLPI partnership provides official curriculum aligned with LPIC-1 certification (Junior Level Administration). Program covers LPI exam objectives 101 and 102. ACS offers a 72-hour training course preparing students for LPIC-1 certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Cegos: Cegos is a global corporate training provider with Polish operations covering IT, project management, leadership and soft skills. It overlaps with ACS in the IT and certification training segment while also serving a much broader professional development portfolio.
• Global Knowledge: Global Knowledge is a global enterprise IT training company with Polish delivery covering Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, security and project management certifications. It competes with ACS for corporate IT training budgets and high-end certification learners in Poland.
• New Horizons: New Horizons is a large global IT training franchise with Polish operations delivering Cisco, Microsoft, AWS and other vendor certifications. It competes with ACS on IT certification breadth and corporate training contracts, though it operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Koenig Solutions: Koenig is a large India-headquartered IT certification training provider delivering Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, VMware, Oracle and other vendor programs to a global learner base including Europe. While not Poland-headquartered, it competes for online and offshore IT certification learners and is a relevant out-of-region peer.

Direct peers

• Fast Lane: Fast Lane is a global Cisco Platinum Learning Partner with significant Polish operations offering the same vendor-authorized Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud and VMware certification tracks that ACS delivers. It is the most direct competitor in authorized IT certification training in the Polish market.
• Altkom Akademia: Altkom Akademia is one of the largest Polish IT and project-management training companies, offering Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle and ITIL programs. It competes directly with ACS for external IT professional learners seeking vendor certifications in Poland.
• Compendium Centrum Edukacyjne: Compendium is a long-established Polish IT training firm offering Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, AWS and other vendor certification programs with corporate and individual enrollment models. It is a direct peer in the Polish authorized IT training market.
• Intense: Intense is a Polish IT training provider authorized across multiple vendor programs (Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, AWS, ITIL, etc.). It competes head-to-head with ACS for both university-affiliated and corporate IT certification students in Warsaw and other Polish cities.
• Sages: Sages is a Polish training company specializing in IT certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, Linux, security) with both classroom and online delivery. It directly competes with ACS in the Polish vendor-authorized IT training segment.

Others

• NetAcademy (Cisco Networking Academy program itself): Cisco's own NetAcad platform delivers free self-paced CCNA curriculum globally and is the upstream ecosystem in which ACS operates as a Regional Academy. It is not a direct paying-customer competitor but is the structural alternative to paid instructor-led Cisco training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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