Centrum Edukacji Copernicus

What Centrum Edukacji Copernicus does

Centrum Edukacji Copernicus Spółka Z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością (Copernicus) is a privately held Polish vocational education institution, organized as a limited liability company with registered office in Elbląg and principal operating base in Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship. The institution delivers weekend-only post-secondary and adult vocational programs across 8 cities in the Silesian and Lower Silesian regions, offering approximately 90 educational directions under six program categories: Szkoła policealna (post-secondary school), Szkoła medyczna (medical school), Liceum dla dorosłych (adult high school), Kształcenie jednoroczne (one-year education), Kwalifikacyjne kursy zawodowe (qualifying vocational courses), and Kursy krótkoterminowe (short-term courses). All programs align with Ministry of National Education (MEN) standards, and the institution is authorized to organize state examinations and issue official certificates recognized across Polish public administration and private employers.

The platform offers programs in IT, healthcare/pharmacy, administration, cosmetology, gastronomy, construction, logistics, accounting, and tourism, with notable fields including IT Technician (2 years, 399 PLN/month), Pharmacy Technician (2.5 years), Dietitian (1 year, 179 PLN/month), Construction Technician, Cosmetic Services Technician, and Massage Therapist. Class delivery occurs on weekends (2 days per week) to accommodate working adults, with monthly tuition ranging from 159 PLN to 399 PLN and short courses priced 379-899 PLN. Some programs are offered free of charge under promotional conditions. Technology is limited to a standard online enrollment portal (3-step registration) and student secretariat login; there is no proprietary technology stack, no API exposure, and no AI/ML components identified.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: students enroll via the website using a 3-step online registration form, with continuous recruitment and a referral program offering tuition discounts for referred students. The institution earns revenue through three streams — recurring monthly tuition for multi-year programs, one-time fees for short courses, and professional certification services — and claims a cumulative base of 50,000+ historically trained students and exam pass rates "up to 100%." Brand partnerships are minor: Medfile (medical records software) endorses the Medical Records program, and Golden Rose cosmetics supports the Cosmetic Services Technician program with product access. The firm has 15 listed employees; given the 90-course catalog and 8-city footprint, instructional staff are largely external active practitioners operating on weekend schedules.

Name

Centrum Edukacji Copernicus

Legal name

Centrum Edukacji Copernicus Spółka Z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością

Website

https://copernicus.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centrum Edukacji Copernicus is a privately held Polish vocational education institution delivering weekend-only post-secondary, adult high school, and short-term professional courses across 8 cities in the Silesian and Lower Silesian regions, serving working adults seeking state-recognized certifications in IT, healthcare, cosmetology, and other vocational fields.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Post-secondary school
• Adult education
• Medical training
• Professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Elbląg (registered office)

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition payments for vocational programs ranging from 159 PLN to 399 PLN per month depending on the course. Some programs are free (0 PLN) under certain promotional conditions.
2. Short-term Course Fees: One-time payments for short courses such as Kobido massage (899 PLN) and Microsoft Office Excel (379 PLN).
3. Professional Certification Services: Organizes state examinations and issues certificates and attestations on Ministry of National Education forms, accepted by all state administration bodies and private sector employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centrum Edukacji Copernicus is a private vocational education institution in Poland that delivers post-secondary (policealna) technician programs, medical vocational training, adult high school (liceum dla dorosłych), qualifying vocational courses, and short-term professional courses across 8 Silesian-region cities. Instruction is held primarily on weekends (2 days per week) to accommodate working adults, and the institution organizes official state examinations and issues Ministry of National Education (MEN)-recognized certificates and diplomas.

Product overview

Centrum Edukacji Copernicus is a vocational education institution operating as a multi-format training platform offering six distinct program types: (1) Post-secondary School (Szkoła policealna) - two-year technician programs; (2) Medical School (Szkoła medyczna) - healthcare-specific vocational training; (3) High School for Adults (Liceum dla dorosłych) - secondary education on weekends; (4) One-Year Education (Kształcenie jednoroczne) - certificate programs; (5) Qualifying Vocational Courses (Kwalifikacyjne kursy zawodowe) - state-examined qualification courses; and (6) Short-Term Courses (Kursy krótkoterminowe) - professional development ranging from 10 to 200 hours. The institution operates across 8 cities in Poland (Bielsko-Biała, Bytom, Gliwice, Katowice, Ruda Śląska, Wrocław, Zabrze, Żory) and offers approximately 90 programs and courses including popular technician programs in IT, pharmacy, cosmetics, construction, logistics, administration, and healthcare. All programs are aligned with Ministry of National Education (MEN) standards, and the institution administers state examinations and issues official certificates and diplomas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Szkoła policealna (Post-secondary School) A post-secondary vocational school offering two-year programs that prepare students for state-certified technician examinations in fields such as IT, administration, construction, logistics, and commerce.
• Szkoła medyczna (Medical School) A specialized medical vocational school offering post-secondary programs in healthcare fields, including pharmacy technician, dental assistant, medical secretary, medical equipment technician, and sterilization technician.
• Liceum dla dorosłych (High School for Adults) A secondary education program for adults conducted on weekends (every two weeks), enabling students to obtain a high school diploma and pass the matura examination while continuing to work.
• Kształcenie jednoroczne (One-Year Education) One-year vocational training programs offering certificates aligned with Ministry of National Education (MEN) standards. Programs include dietetics, floristry, cooking, hotel management, and various short-term professional qualifications.
• Kwalifikacyjne kursy zawodowe (Qualifying Vocational Courses) State-examined vocational qualification courses lasting two years that prepare students for national certification exams leading to technician titles in various professional fields.
• Kursy krótkoterminowe (Short-Term Courses) Short-term professional development courses ranging from 10 to 200 hours, including software training (Microsoft Office Excel), massage techniques (Kobido massage), and specialized skills.
• Technik farmaceutyczny (Pharmacy Technician) A 2.5-year program preparing students to work in pharmacies, pharmaceutical industry, and medical facilities. Graduates obtain state-certified qualifications for manufacturing and dispensing medicinal products.
• Technik usług kosmetycznych (Cosmetic Services Technician) A 2-year program covering facial and body treatments, makeup application, nail care, hair styling, and professional cosmetics use. Includes practical training with Golden Rose professional cosmetics.
• Technik informatyk (IT Technician) A 2-year program covering computer systems administration, network configuration, internet application development, database management, and software installation and troubleshooting.
• Technik budownictwa (Construction Technician) A 2-year program preparing students to supervise and execute construction projects including residential, industrial, and public buildings. Includes additional qualifications in construction cost estimation.
• Dietetyk (Dietitian) A 1-year program covering meal planning, diet development for various health conditions, nutritional status assessment, and food quality evaluation. Graduates receive MEN-certified certificates.
• Opiekun medyczny (Medical Caregiver) A program preparing students to provide medical care to ill and dependent patients, including hygiene procedures, assistance with daily activities, emotional support, and first aid.
• Asystentka stomatologiczna (Dental Assistant) A 1-year program preparing students for dental assistant duties including cabinet preparation, patient preparation for procedures, assisting dentists, and administrative tasks.
• Technik masażysta (Massage Therapist) A 2-year program teaching medical, cosmetic, sports, and lymphatic drainage massage techniques. Graduates can work in hospitals, private clinics, and sports teams.
• Technik bezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy (Occupational Health and Safety Technician) A 1.5-year program covering workplace safety inspections, risk assessment, BHP training organization, and compliance with occupational health regulations.
• Technik administracji (Administration Technician) A 2-year program covering administrative procedures, legal regulations, office management, record-keeping, and administrative decision-making processes.
• Rachunkowość i finanse (Accounting and Finance) A one-year program covering banking operations, financial institutions, macroeconomic principles, and fund management for private companies and public institutions.
• Wizażystka/stylistka (Makeup Artist/Stylist) A one-year program covering color analysis, wardrobe selection, day/evening/wedding makeup, photography makeup, and fashion trends. Prepares for work in makeup studios and beauty salons.
• Obsługa programu Microsoft Office Excel od podstaw (Microsoft Office Excel from Basics) A 20-hour introductory course covering Excel basics including formulas, functions, pivot tables, data sorting and filtering, and macro automation.
• Kurs masażu Kobido (Kobido Massage Course) A 20-hour course teaching Japanese Kobido facial massage, including deep tissue techniques, lymphatic drainage, lifting techniques, and acupressure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% exam pass rate claimed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Golden RoseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Golden Rose cosmetics brand allows cosmetic services technician students to work with professional cosmetics and test new products during practical classes. Marketing cooperation (#wspolpracareklamowa).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TEB Edukacja: Largest private vocational/technical school chain in Poland, offering two-year post-secondary programs (szkoła policealna) in healthcare, IT, administration, and cosmetology across many cities — directly competing with Copernicus on program mix, certification authority, and weekend-friendly formats.
• Cosinus: Polish vocational education chain offering post-secondary policealne, qualifying vocational courses, and adult high school programs across multiple regions — competes head-to-head with Copernicus for working-adult learners seeking state-recognized technician credentials.
• Szkoły Żak: Polish private chain of post-secondary schools and vocational qualification courses (kwalifikacyjne kursy zawodowe) with multi-city presence — overlaps directly with Copernicus on MEN-credentialed technician programs, adult high school, and short-course upskilling.

Broad incumbents

• Akademia Humanitas: Polish private higher-education institution offering professional schools and post-secondary programs in adjacent fields (cosmetology, pedagogy, administration) — broader incumbent with overlapping adult-learner target but a wider academic portfolio.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform with professional certificates and vocational tracks — competes for the same working-adult upskilling demand that drives Copernicus's short-course and IT programs, but via online-only delivery.
• Udemy: Global online course marketplace with thousands of vocational and professional-development courses — a broad incumbent alternative for self-directed adult learners who might otherwise consider Copernicus's short-term courses (e.g., Excel, massage).
• Centrum Edukacji OHP (OHP schools): State-run network of vocational training centers and policealne schools in Poland — a broad incumbent alternative in the same MEN-regulated adult vocational category, often with subsidized pricing that pressures private chains like Copernicus.

Emerging players

• InfoShare Academy: Polish IT-focused training provider offering bootcamp-style and vocational tech courses — competes for part of Copernicus's IT Technician and Microsoft Excel cohorts with a more digital, cohort-based delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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