Bang Bang Education (BBE)

What Bang Bang Education (BBE) does

Bang Bang Education (BBE) is a Russian private online school focused on design and technology education, operating under the legal entity OOO «Sila Znaniya» (LLC) and licensed by the Moscow Department of Education and Science. The company delivers 36 courses across 13 programs spanning graphic design, UX/UI design, motion design and 3D, animation and illustration, video and cinema, neural networks/AI, environment and interior design, management, and author-led specializations. Programs are organized as short intensives billed monthly and year-long professional programs billed annually, with installment plans and seasonal 'melting' discounts; pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires a consultation request.

The platform is built on a standard learning management system supporting video lessons, webinars, and assignment submission with feedback, supplemented by a free 15-minute professional orientation test (proftest) that serves as the top-of-funnel lead generation tool. Course authors and instructors are working professionals at major Russian and international technology companies including VK, Yandex, Google, and Kaspersky Lab, and students complete portfolio projects with real client briefs from brands such as Samokat, Ozon, Depot, and mos.ru. BBE operates a co-branded career center with Ultimate Education and runs an active community on Telegram, with review-platform ratings of 4.7-4.8/5 on TutorTop, Sravni.Ru, and KursHub.

BBE generates revenue through three primary streams: individual course tuition via direct-to-consumer online enrollment, annual licensing of year-long comprehensive programs with mentorship and career support, and customized corporate training delivered to enterprise clients. A School of Experts channel allows external practitioners to author and distribute their own courses on the platform, and a master's program in project management for creative industries extends the offering into higher-education credentials. The firm serves primarily the domestic Russian market, with no disclosed international expansion, and operates from a single Moscow headquarters.

Name

Bang Bang Education (BBE)

Legal name

OOO «Sila Znaniya» (Общество с ограниченной ответственностью «Сила знания»)

Website

https://go.bangbang.education

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bang Bang Education is a Russian private online school delivering 36 design and technology courses across 13 programs to individual learners and corporate clients in Russia, combining practitioner-led instruction, real-client portfolio projects, and a co-branded career center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Design Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Front-End/Back-End) (EDAMACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Game Development (Unity, Unreal, 2D/3D) (EDAMACAE)

Keywords

• Online design education
• Graphic design courses
• UX/UI design training
• Motion design school
• Corporate design training

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Tuition: Students pay tuition fees for individual courses and multi-month programs. Pricing varies by program duration and complexity. The school offers various payment plans and installment options.
2. Corporate Training: Customized training programs for business clients, delivered to employee cohorts. This B2B revenue stream supports organizational learning and development needs.
3. Annual Program Licensing: Year-long comprehensive programs (e.g., Motion Designer, Graphic Designer Plus, UX/UI Designer) with extended access to materials and mentorship, commanding premium pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion6 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bang Bang Education is an online school for design and technology that delivers 36 courses across 13 programs covering graphic design, UX/UI design, motion design and 3D, animation and illustration, video/cinema, neural networks/AI, interior design, and management. Offerings range from short intensives to year-long comprehensive professional programs with mentorship, portfolio development, and career placement support, plus a master's program in project management for creative industries and a dedicated corporate training division.

Product overview

Bang Bang Education (BBE) is an online school of design and technology offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products. The platform provides 36 courses across 10 major categories including graphic design, UX/UI design, motion design and 3D, animation and illustration, video and cinema, neural networks/AI, environment design, and management. Programs range from short intensive courses (such as the 4 neural network intensives) to year-long professional programs (such as the Motion Designer and Graphic Designer Plus programs). BBE also offers a master's program in project management for creative industries, a free professional orientation test, a career center for job placement support, and corporate training services. The offering is structured as a catalog-based platform with courses organized by professional pathways, supplemented by free webinars, a magazine content platform, and student community features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graphic Design Courses (Графический дизайн)
• UX/UI Design Courses (Продуктовый дизайн / UX/UI-дизайн)
• Motion Design and 3D Courses (Моушн-дизайн и 3D)
• Animation and Illustration Courses (Анимация и иллюстрация)
• Neural Networks / AI Intensives (Нейросети)
• Video and Cinema Courses (Видео и кино)
• Environment and Interior Design Course (Дизайн среды и интерьера)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students complete portfolio projects with real brands (Samokat, Ozon, Depot, mos.ru) during training
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ultimate Education (Career Center UE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBE partners with Ultimate Education for career center services, providing interview preparation, portfolio review, and job search support for graduates. The career center website (career-center.ultimate-education.ru) is specifically branded for BBE students.
• Skolkovo Innovation CenterminorOthersBBE displays the Skolkovo logo on its website footer, indicating membership or partnership with the Skolkovo Innovation Center startup ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Skillshare: Global subscription-based learning community with a strong creative-design catalog (illustration, UX, graphic design). Comparable to BBE on learner persona (career changers, creative upskillers) and subscription pricing model.
• Domestika: Global creative-learning marketplace with a large catalog of design, illustration, and creative technology courses taught by practitioners. Comparable to BBE on course format and creative-professional audience, but operating globally at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Geekbrains: Major Russian online education platform (owned by VK) offering design, development, and data courses. Overlaps directly with BBE in UX/UI, graphic design, and motion design, with deep marketing budgets and Mail.ru/VK ecosystem distribution.
• Scream School: Russian school specializing in 3D, animation, VFX, and motion design. Directly comparable to BBE on Motion Design/3D programs (Houdini, Cinema4D, Unreal Engine) and similar practitioner-led positioning.
• Skillbox: Largest Russian online education platform offering design, programming, and creative courses. Directly competes with BBE across UX/UI, graphic design, motion design, and 3D verticals with a much broader catalog and stronger funding/distribution.
• HSE Design School (Hschool): Design school affiliated with the Higher School of Economics offering online and hybrid programs in UX, graphic design, and communication design. Comparable to BBE in learner profile and design-focused curriculum.
• Yandex Practicum: Yandex-owned online education platform offering project-based courses in design, programming, and data science. Overlaps with BBE on UX/UI and digital product design cohorts, with strong Yandex distribution and employer pipeline.
• Contented: Russian online school specializing in design and creative disciplines. Closely comparable to BBE in target learner (career changers and working professionals), pricing model, and course mix across UX/UI and graphic design.
• Loftschool: Russian online school focused on web development, design, and adjacent tech disciplines. Directly comparable to BBE on UX/UI and front-end-adjacent design training for career switchers.
• Netology: Established Russian online education provider covering design, marketing, and technology. Competes with BBE on UX/UI, graphic design, and digital marketing education, often at the corporate training and career-outcome layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bang-bang-education

Compliance1 record

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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