Kauno informacinių technologijų mokykla

What Kauno informacinių technologijų mokykla does

Kauno informacinių technologijų mokykla (KITM) is a publicly chartered vocational education institution (Viešoji įstaiga) headquartered in Kaunas, Lithuania, operating two buildings at V. Krėvės pr. 53 and Kęstučio g. 27. The school traces its origins to 1945 as a cinema mechanics training school and has since refocused on information technology and adjacent digital-economy disciplines, enrolling 500+ students across programs in Java, JavaScript, Python, Unity game development, networking, multimedia, mobile device repair, accounting, and digital marketing. Newer offerings include a gymnasium-level module on "Application of Artificial Intelligence in Software Development and Testing," signaling curriculum responsiveness to AI-adjacent labor demand.

Revenue mechanics mix state budget allocations (tied to state-funded study places) with student-paid tuition (3,423–4,823 EUR per program, charged once state-funded seats are filled), rental income from facilities, and discrete EU project grants — most notably a 1,198,569.55 EUR Next Generation Lithuania award for the national "Pameistrystės viešinimas Lietuvoje" apprenticeship-promotion project. The institution is led by Director Juozapas Dambrauskas, in role since 1990.

The operating model is anchored by an industry-partner ecosystem rather than instructional differentiation alone: Cisco Academy and Red Hat Academy designations provide globally recognized IT certifications, while Lithuanian employer partners — Akademija.IT, TransUnion, Telia, MTTC, Festo, Elsis PRO — supply apprenticeship placements and hire pipelines. Erasmus+ linkages with Portugal, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Turkey extend international mobility. Competitive proof points include representation at EuroSkills 2025 in the WEB development skill and prior recognition through Metų pameistrys ("Apprentice of the Year") honors.

Name

Kauno informacinių technologijų mokykla

Legal name

Kauno informacinių technologijų mokykla

Website

https://kitm.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kauno informacinių technologijų mokykla is a state-funded Lithuanian vocational school in Kaunas training 500+ students in IT programming, networking, multimedia, and digital-economy programs through state-funded places and employer-partnered apprenticeships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational IT Education and Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Vocational IT education
• Professional training programs
• Cisco academy certification
• Red Hat Linux training
• Software development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaunas

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Vocational Education: Primary revenue from government-funded vocational education programs. Students receive free education with stipends for state-funded positions. Duration 10 months to 4 years depending on program and prior education level.
2. Tuition-Funded Programs: Revenue from students who have exhausted state-funded places or have prior qualifications. Programs like Software Tester cost 4823.43 EUR, with reduced rates for those with multiple qualifications (3423.13 EUR).
3. Property Rental: The school offers property rental services as an additional revenue stream

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KITM is a public vocational education institution in Kaunas, Lithuania, delivering IT-focused vocational training programs combined with general secondary education (grades 9-12). Core offerings include programming tracks (Java, JavaScript, Python, Unity), Cisco CCNA and Red Hat Linux certification academies, software testing, multimedia/2D-3D graphics, server and network administration, DevOps, mobile device repair, digital marketing, and accounting. Programs range from 10 months to 4 years, with state-funded places free to first-time students and tuition applied when state-funded places are exhausted.

Product overview

Kauno informacinių technologijų mokykla (KITM) is a public vocational and general education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT-focused programs. The school provides: (1) General education at gymnasium level (grades 9-12) combined with vocational training in IT specialties; (2) Standalone vocational training programs for those completing secondary education; and (3) Specialized academies and certification programs (CISCO Academy, Red Hat Academy). The core product offerings include professional training programs in Java/JavaScript/Python programming, game development with Unity, software testing, multimedia production, computer networking, systems administration, DevOps, digital marketing, accounting, and mobile device repair. The school operates with a modular professional training approach where students can select specific technology tracks (e.g., JavaScript, Unity game development, networking, accounting) within broader vocational programs. Additionally, KITM offers non-formal education modules for gymnasium students and continuous/tke stinio mokymo programs for adults. The institution operates across two locations in Kaunas and maintains active international collaboration through Erasmus+ and other exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pagrindinio ugdymo programa (Basic Education Program) A basic education program (grades 9-10) combined with vocational training modules including multimedia technician, computer network service technician, and junior programmer tracks, leading to secondary education completion.
• Vidurinio ugdymo programa (Secondary Education Program) A secondary education program (grades 11-12) combined with professional training programs including computer network technician, multimedia technician, and junior programmer tracks (JavaScript, Unity).
• Profesinis mokymas (Vocational Training) Professional vocational training programs for those who have completed secondary education, offering programs in mobile device repair, systems administration, accounting, software testing, multimedia, digital marketing, DevOps, and programming in Java, JavaScript, Unity, and Python.
• Java programuotojas (Java Programmer) A program preparing qualified Java programmers who can design and create information systems and simple databases using latest technologies, work in teams using modern tools. Covers front-end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, JavaFX) and back-end (Java Spring, Android, MySQL, GIT).
• JavaScript programuotojas (JavaScript Programmer)
• Python programuotojas (Python Programmer)
• Žaidimų programuotojas su Unity platforma (Game Programmer with Unity Platform)
• Programinės įrangos testavimas (Software Testing)
• Jaunesnysis sistemų administratorius (Junior Systems Administrator)
• Mobilių IRT įrenginių taisymas (Mobile IRT Device Repair)
• Serverių ir kompiuterių tinklų administravimas (Server and Computer Network Administration)
• Kompiuterių tinklų aptarnavimo technikas (Computer Network Service Technician)
• Moduliai gimnazistams (Modules for Gymnasium Students)
• Multimedijos technikas (Multimedia Technician)
• Animacija ir 2D/3D grafika (Animation and 2D/3D Graphics)
• Darbas su apskaitos programomis (Working with Accounting Software)
• Apskaitininkas (Accountant)
• Skaitmeninės rinkodaros specialistas (Digital Marketing Specialist)
• Jaunesnysis platformų programuotojas DevOps (Junior Platforms Programmer DevOps)
• CISCO Akademija (CISCO Academy)
• Red Hat Akademija (Red Hat Academy)
• Akademijos (Academies)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive both secondary education certificate and IV-level vocational qualification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• European Projects Development (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Erasmus+ project partner for staff training mobility. Hosting 1.5-month internships for students and week-long professional development for teachers.
• Thematic S.A.E.K. Egaleo (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Erasmus+ partner organization providing international internship placements for vocational training students
• EU Mobility CroatiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Erasmus+ mobility partner facilitating international work-based learning experiences
• Simo Experience (Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Erasmus+ partner providing international mobility opportunities for students and staff training
• Gordius Learning (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Erasmus+ mobility partner for professional development courses and work observation programs
• Anatolia Mobility (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Erasmus+ partner organization for international internship and training placements
• Akademija.ITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology education partner providing industry-relevant training and expertise in IT education development
• TransUnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal information and insights company partnering with school for practical training opportunities and industry exposure
• TeliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading telecommunications company providing internship and employment opportunities for graduates
• RED HAT ACADEMYflagshipTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Red Hat Academy partner offering Linux system administration certification (RH124, RH134) with internationally recognized credentials. School is featured in Red Hat case study for improving students' job prospects.
• MTTCcoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile equipment repair and maintenance company collaborating on mobile device repair training. Students perform internships and get hired at MTTC.
• FESTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomation technology company providing training equipment and expertise for industrial automation education
• UAB 'Elsis PRO'coreTechnology or IntegrationIT services company providing practical training opportunities and industry expertise for students
• On-site IT CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company where student Ramūnas Daukša worked as On-site Engineer during apprenticeship, demonstrating apprenticeship placement model
• Red Hat (Case Study Subject)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationFeatured in Red Hat case study 'Kaunas IT school improves students' job prospects with Red Hat academy' documenting successful certification program outcomes

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Turing College: Lithuanian-founded online coding bootcamp offering self-paced AI/Data and software development programs. Represents the digital-native alternative competing for the same Lithuanian IT career-changer segment.
• Vilnius Coding School: Lithuanian private coding school offering short-form IT and programming courses. Competes for entry-level IT students but with a faster, fee-based model versus KITM's multi-year vocational structure.
• CodeAcademy Lithuania: Private Lithuanian IT bootcamp offering Java, JavaScript, Python, and other programming programs in similar technology stack. Differs as a private, accelerated bootcamp model rather than multi-year vocational school.

Broad incumbents

• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU): Major Lithuanian technical university in Kaunas with engineering and IT degree programs. Overlaps in target students seeking IT qualifications but at a higher-tier academic level rather than vocational track.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies (including Cisco) to deliver IT credentials. Represents the broad incumbent in IT education that KITM must differentiate against on practical, hands-on training.

Direct peers

• SMK University of Applied Social Sciences: Lithuanian private university of applied sciences offering IT, business, and digital programs. Comparable in program mix and target student demographic, but operates as a private (not state-funded) institution.
• Kauno kolegija (Kaunas University of Applied Sciences): Lithuanian public university of applied sciences also based in Kaunas with overlapping vocational IT, multimedia, and business programs at similar scale and price points. Comparable public-institution structure and state-funded revenue model make it the closest direct peer.
• Vilniaus kolegija (Vilnius University of Applied Sciences): Lithuania's largest public university of applied sciences with IT, programming, and digital media vocational programs. Directly comparable on funding model, curriculum breadth, and student demographic, though larger and based in Vilnius.

Regional players

• Riga Technical School (Rigas Tehnikums): Latvian vocational education institution with IT, programming, and engineering programs. Comparable Baltic-state vocational model but geographically separated, operating under Latvian state funding framework.
• Baltic Computer Academy: Private Baltic-region IT training provider offering Cisco, Microsoft, and other certification programs. Comparable on certification-led curriculum but commercial/short-course rather than state-funded multi-year delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kitm

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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