Sənaye və İnnovasiyalar üzrə Bakı Dövlət Peşə Təhsil Mərkəzi

What Sənaye və İnnovasiyalar üzrə Bakı Dövlət Peşə Təhsil Mərkəzi does

Sənaye və İnnovasiyalar üzrə Bakı Dövlət Peşə Təhsil Mərkəzi (BSIIVEC) is a public legal entity in Baku, Azerbaijan, established by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 405 on October 11, 2016, under an intergovernmental agreement with the Republic of Korea and with financial support from the Korea Economic Development Cooperation Fund (KOEF). It officially opened on September 13, 2019, with President İlham Əliyev in attendance, and is the country's first pilot vocational education center built on Korean education standards. The center delivers 1-year and 3-year vocational programs across 9 technical specialties — Automotive, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, ICT, Mechanics, Industrial Installation, Construction, Automation, and Mechatronics — with a 60–70% practical training methodology. Core infrastructure includes 25 technical laboratories, 4,300 units of technical equipment, 7,000 m² of teaching workshop space, and dormitory capacity for 180 students.

The curriculum combines Korean-adapted content with international certifications (Cisco Networking Academy for CCNA/CCNP pathways) and dual-diploma tracks delivered through partnerships with Code Academy (Graphic Design, IT Security, AI-supported Web Development, signed 2025-07-17) and Holberton School Azerbaijan (AI, IT, programming, cybersecurity, signed 2026-06-10). Supporting products include short-term paid professional courses of 3–6 months in PLC/HMI, CNC, welding (SMAW/GMAW/GTAW), automotive diagnostics, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD, plus free courses under the government-sponsored 'Modern Azerbaijani Professionals' project (automotive diagnostics, plumbing, graphic design, IT help desk) and the 'Great Return' program for displaced persons. Distance learning is delivered via the video.edu.az telelesson platform.

The business model is hybrid: state-funded tuition for the core 1-year and 3-year programs via the Ministry of Education and the State Agency for Vocational Education (Peşə Təhsili üzrə Dövlət Agentliyi), supplemented by paid short-term courses and dormitory fees, alongside free cohort-based training under government social programs. Student enrollment runs through the portal.edu.az government admissions portal, on-campus direct applications, and an Open Door Days / career fair event-driven funnel supported by 40+ industry partners across automotive (Auto Azerbaijan/Hyundai, Grand Motors), oil-gas (CN Group), technology (Microsoft Azerbaijan, Sumqayıt Technology Park), and industrial employers (Baku Shipyard, AzerFloat). Customer segments include youth, career changers, unemployed and displaced persons, and industry partner employers using the center as a recruitment pipeline. Distribution is single-country (Baku, Azerbaijan) but features international cooperation protocols with Shanghai China Vocational Education Society, Bursa Turkey Vocational Education Institutions, and the Belarus Republican Institute of Vocational Education.

Name

Sənaye və İnnovasiyalar üzrə Bakı Dövlət Peşə Təhsil Mərkəzi

Legal name

Sənaye və İnnovasiyalar üzrə Bakı Dövlət Peşə Təhsil Mərkəzi

Website

https://bii.edu.az

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baku State Vocational Education Center for Industry and Innovation (BSIIVEC) is an Azerbaijan government public legal entity that delivers 1-year and 3-year vocational training across 9 technical specialties using Korean education standards, with 60-70% practical instruction serving youth, career changers, unemployed persons, and displaced persons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Technical skills development
• Industrial certification programs
• Dual education programs
• Korean vocational standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Baku

HQ country

Azerbaijan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Short-term Courses: Paid short-term professional development courses ranging from 3-6 months duration in various technical specialties
2. State-Funded Education: Government-funded vocational education programs with 1-year and 3-year technical vocational training
3. Free Training Programs: Free short-term training courses under government programs 'Modern Azerbaijani Professionals' and 'Great Return' for displaced persons

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The center delivers government-funded and paid vocational training programs based on Korean education standards. It offers 1-year and 3-year full-time programs across 9 technical specialties (Automotive, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, ICT, Mechanics, Industrial Installation, Construction, Automation, Mechatronics), 3-6 month short-term paid professional courses, dual-diploma programs with international partners, Cisco Networking Academy certifications, and free short-term courses under the 'Modern Azerbaijani Professionals' project. Training emphasizes 60-70% practical hands-on instruction.

Product overview

Sənaye və İnnovasiyalar üzrə Bakı Dövlət Peşə Təhsil Mərkəzi is a vocational education institution offering a portfolio of programs built on Korean education standards. The core offering consists of 9 vocational training programs (1-year and 3-year duration) in Automotive, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, ICT, Mechanics, Industrial Installation, Construction, Automation, and Mechatronics. Supporting products include the Cisco Networking Academy (for ICT and cybersecurity certification), Short-Term Paid Courses (3-6 months across technical trades), Free Training Courses under the 'Modern Azerbaijani Professionals' project, and Specialization and Training Courses in PLC, CNC, welding, electronics, and CAD. Telelessons via video.edu.az provide distance learning continuity. All programs emphasize 60-70% practical instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vocational Education Programs (1-Year and 3-Year) Full-time vocational training programs in 9 technical specialties (Automotive, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, ICT, Mechanics, Industrial Installation, Construction, Automation, and Mechatronics) with 1-year or 3-year duration, combining Korean-standard curriculum with 60-70% practical hands-on instruction. Targeted at youth and career changers.
• Short-Term Paid Courses
• Cisco Networking Academy
• Special Programs (Dual Education Tracks)
• Free Training Courses (Modern Azerbaijani Professionals Project)
• Specialization and Training Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 373 graduates in 2024-2025 across 19 specialties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Holberton School AzerbaijancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Partnership memorandum for AI, IT, programming and cybersecurity education. Students and educators gain access to international experience, professional knowledge development, and certification. Joint programs include dual diploma model.
• Various Companies (AAC MMC, Allsmart Technologies, Tuna Nəşriyyat, Minera İnşaat, Azerbaijan HR Institute, KVET)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Multiple memorandums signed during Entrepreneurs' Day event for cooperation in workforce development and employment support.
• AzeRobot Education Robotics Training CentermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026New specialty development for Robotics and Automation Technical Services. Internships, participation in robotics olympiads, and professional development for faculty and students.
• Grand Motors CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for practical automotive training, exposure to modern technologies, and professional experience for students in automotive sector.
• Milla Dairy MMCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2025Cooperation for practical training opportunities and scholarship programs for outstanding students. Also provides professional development training for company specialists.
• Government and Private Sector PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025One Profession's Secret festival with participation from Ministry of Economy, SME Development Agency, State Employment Agency, and 40+ companies.
• Shanghai China Vocational Education SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025International cooperation for vocational education experience exchange and bilateral partnerships in technical training development.
• Bursa Turkey Vocational Education InstitutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Sister school protocol with Otomotiv Endüstrisi İhracatçılar Birliği for automotive bootcamps and joint training programs between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
• Code AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025Memorandum for dual diploma model. Students receive both state diploma and Code Academy international certification in graphic design, IT security, and AI-supported web development.
• CN GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Partnership for new generation workforce development in oil-gas sector. Joint training programs, certification, and employment pathways for graduates.
• AzerFloat QSC (Sumqayıt Chemical Industrial Park)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2021Partnership for competitive, import/export-oriented production workforce development. Industrial internships and employment in glass manufacturing sector.
• Auto Azerbaijan MMC (Hyundai distributor)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2021Partnership for automotive sector workforce development. Joint educational programs, internship opportunities, and employment pathways for automotive graduates.
• Sumqayıt Texnologiya Data Mərkəzi MMCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2020Cooperation for professional skill development through workplace internship programs, joint courses, and employment support for graduates in technology and data sector.
• Microsoft AzerbaijanmajorTechnology or Integration · 23 December 2019Seminars on digital transformation, cloud systems, AI in education. Microsoft education solutions integration and technical polygon creation planned for Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Azerbaijan Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2019Memorandum for cooperation in heavy industry and mechanical engineering. Joint workforce development aligned with industry needs and employment facilitation.
• Azerbaijan-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sigma Technical Services, Suez Groupe, Alstom Transport)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2019Memorandums signed with French-Azerbaijani companies including Sigma Technical Services, Suez Groupe, and Alstom Transport for industrial cooperation and workforce development.
• Baku Shipbuilding YardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partnership for graduates as technician-electricians. Dual education model with practical workplace experience.
• Belarus Republican Institute of Vocational EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation for teaching materials development, faculty training programs, and exchange visits between Azerbaijan and Belarus.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sumqayıt Texnologiyalar Parkı (STP): Azerbaijan's main technology park providing industrial workspace, training, and incubation near Baku. The center partners with STP for internships and graduate employment, and both serve the country's technical workforce development agenda under the Ministry of Economy.

Direct peers

• Holberton School: Software engineering school operating a project-based, peer-learning model with campuses globally including Azerbaijan. The center has a direct strategic partnership and dual-diploma MoU with Holberton School Azerbaijan, and both serve the same student segment seeking international IT credentials.
• Holberton School Azerbaijan: Local franchise of Holberton School operating in Baku and offering software engineering and AI training. It is a direct competitor for IT-focused students and, simultaneously, the center's strategic partner for dual-diploma programs in AI, IT, and cybersecurity.
• Code Academy (Azerbaijan): Azerbaijan-based programming school offering short-term and intensive bootcamps in IT, graphic design, and web development. The center signed a dual-diploma MoU with Code Academy in 2025, and both compete and co-deliver in the same Azerbaijani IT upskilling market.

Others

• WorldSkills International: Global organization promoting vocational excellence and running international skills competitions. The center's graduate won third place at CICA Skills Competition 2026 (an affiliated competition), and WorldSkills frameworks shape how the center benchmarks and certifies student competencies.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad): Cisco's global IT skills and networking education program delivered through 10,000+ institutions worldwide. The center is itself a NetAcad delivery partner, and NetAcad serves the same goal of producing CCNA/CCNP-certified networking talent across the region.
• Korea Polytechnics (KOICA vocational network): Korean state-run polytechnic college system that is the original source of the curriculum methodology adapted for the Baku center. Comparison is relevant because the center's training approach, equipment standards, and 60-70% practical model are directly derived from Korean Polytechnics' framework.
• Peşə Təhsili üzrə Dövlət Agentliyi (State Agency for Vocational Education): Azerbaijan's central government regulator and operator of the country's public vocational education system. The center operates under this agency's oversight, and the agency runs the broader network of state vocational schools that compete for the same students and funding pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQ7S5s9qCKp0vW1WdVu_ing
• Facebookfacebook.com/bakustateindustryinnovation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bsiivec
• Instagraminstagram.com/bsiivec

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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