Śląskie techniczne Zakłady Naukowe

What Śląskie techniczne Zakłady Naukowe does

Śląskie Techniczne Zakłady Naukowe (Śl.TZN), also known as Technikum nr 17, is a public technical secondary school in Katowice, Poland, operated by the municipal government of Katowice since its founding in 1930 (95-year history). The school delivers a five-year integrated secondary program across eight technical specializations: Analyst Technician, Electronics Technician, Electrician Technician, Power Engineering Technician, IT Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Mechatronics Technician, and Telematics/ICT Technician. Each track is mapped to Polish national qualification codes (INF, ELM, ELE, MEC, CHM) and structured around two externally examined vocational qualifications per student.

The school supplements its core programs with four layered educational modules: the Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad platform, CCNA-aligned curriculum, ranked 14th in Europe in the Cisco/McLaren Cybersecurity Competition in 2024); the exclusive Fujitsu-Tech (P-Tech) program — available at only two schools in Poland — providing weekly Fujitsu specialist sessions on Python, PHP, cybersecurity, virtualization, AI, ERP, and Azure DevOps; the EU-funded SOS 4 project (PLN 3.66M, Just Transition Fund, 2024-2026) building dedicated AI Programming, Cybersecurity, and Robot Programming labs; and the InstaLing English vocabulary platform. Specialized workshops include CNC machining, PLC programming stations, a TÜV SÜD-certified welding facility (April 2026), and electronics/chemistry labs. Faculty comprises Cisco-certified instructors, Fujitsu trainers, and certified SEP and TÜV SÜD examiners.

Revenue is generated through municipal education budgets and EU grants; tuition is free for enrolled students. The primary customer segment is 8th-grade graduates from the Silesian Voivodeship pursuing technical secondary education over general liceum. Distribution is event-driven — annual Open Days (616 visitors in April 2025), school visits to primary schools, participation in educational fairs (e.g., XXVII Ogólnopolskie Targi Edukacji), and the 'Katowice Miasto Fachowców' program. The school recruits students through the standardized municipal secretariat process and partners with Politechnika Śląska, KSSE, Węglokoks S.A., TÜV SÜD Polska, and Eaton for internships and credentialing. Marketing is primarily Facebook- and website-driven with earned media coverage of student achievements.

Name

Śląskie techniczne Zakłady Naukowe

Legal name

Śląskie Techniczne Zakłady Naukowe w Katowicach

Website

https://sltzn.katowice.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Śląskie Techniczne Zakłady Naukowe is a public technical secondary school (Technikum nr 17) in Katowice, Poland, founded 1930, offering eight five-year technical programs (IT, electronics, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, power, teleinformatics, analytics) to Silesian middle-school graduates, with exclusive Fujitsu-Tech and Cisco partnerships plus EU-funded AI/cybersecurity/robotics labs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Technical Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOABAG

Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Electrical, Electronics & Power Trades

SECONDARYBPAEANAA

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

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

SECONDARYEDANAIAM

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC)

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

SECONDARYEDABAFAG

Networking & Telecommunications (Routing/Switching, Wireless, VoIP)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Technical & IT Skills Training

Keywords

• Vocational technical education
• Technician training programs
• IT certification courses
• Industrial automation training
• Mechatronics engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Katowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public technical school (Technikum nr 17) operated by the municipality of Katowice, the school is funded through government educational budgets and EU grants. No direct tuition fees are charged to students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Śląskie Techniczne Zakłady Naukowe (Technikum nr 17) is a public technical secondary school offering five-year integrated vocational programs in eight specializations: Technician in Analytics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, IT, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Telematics/ICT. Each program leads to nationally examined professional qualifications and a technician diploma, with supplementary industry-recognized certifications from Cisco, Fujitsu, TÜV SÜD, and SEP. The school also operates SSM Ślązaczek, a student accommodation facility.

Product overview

Śląskie Techniczne Zakłady Naukowe (Technikum nr 17 w Katowicach) is a public technical secondary school offering a five-year integrated educational program. Its core offering is eight technical professional programs (technik) covering: analyst technician, electronics technician, electrician technician, power engineering technician, IT technician, mechanical engineering technician, mechatronics technician, and telematics/ICT technician. Each program is structured around two professional qualifications examined nationally. The school supplements its core vocational programs with four additional educational modules: Akademia Cisco (Cisco Networking Academy certification courses), Fujitsu-Tech (an IT upskilling program with Fujitsu Technology Solutions, one of only two schools in Poland), the SOS project (EU-funded training creating AI, Cybersecurity, and Robot Programming labs), and the InstaLing English vocabulary platform. Together, the eight core technical programs and these four supplementary modules form a unified technical education portfolio aimed at preparing students for immediate employment or university studies in engineering and technology fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SSM Ślązaczek: School shelter facility operated by the school for student accommodation

Products and services

• Technik analityk (Analyst Technician Program) Five-year technical secondary program (symbol 311103) training students in chemical analysis, laboratory techniques, and analytical instrumentation. Qualifications: CHM.03 and CHM.04. Specializations include cosmetic chemistry (from 2026/2027). Graduates work in research, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, environmental, and food industry laboratories.
• Technik elektronik (Electronics Technician Program) Five-year technical program (symbol 311408) covering electronics, microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP, STM), PCB design, IoT, smart home systems, and industrial automation. Specializations offered: PLC basics or robotic manipulator/robotic arm control. Qualifications: ELM.02 and ELM.05.
• Technik elektryk (Electrician Technician Program) Five-year technical program (symbol 741103) training students in electrical installation, machine operation, and electrical equipment maintenance. Qualifications: ELE.02 and ELE.05. Includes preparation for SEP (Polish Electrical Association) examinations and optional PLC programming, EPLAN, and AutoCAD training.
• Technik energetyk (Power Engineering Technician Program) Five-year technical program (symbol 311307) focused on power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Qualifications: ELE.06 and ELE.07. Specializations include PLC programming and TIG/MIG/MAG welding (from 2026/2027). Graduates work in power plants, grid operators, and renewable energy firms.
• Technik informatyk (IT Technician Program) Five-year technical program (symbol 351203) covering operating systems, computer networks, programming, databases, and IT security. Qualifications: INF.02 and INF.03. Students gain skills in system administration, network design, and web/app development.
• Technik mechanik (Mechanical Engineering Technician Program) Five-year technical program (symbol 311504) training students in machining, CNC operation and programming, CAD/CAM, and production management. Qualifications: MEC.05 and MEC.11. School workshops are equipped with conventional and CNC lathes, milling machines, and CAD/CAM software. 60% of vocational training hours are practical.
• Technik mechatronik (Mechatronics Technician Program) Five-year technical program (symbol 311410) combining mechanics, electronics, and IT for industrial automation. Qualifications: ELM.03 and ELM.06. From 2026/2027, includes industrial robot programming as a specialization. Students learn PLC programming, robotic systems, and automated production lines.
• Technik teleinformatyk (Telematics/ICT Technician Program) Five-year technical program (symbol 351103) focused on computer networks, telecommunications, data transmission, and network security. Qualifications: INF.07 and INF.08. Students learn fiber optic installation, WAN/LAN configuration, DNS/DHCP/VPN administration, and firewall management. School collaborates with Cisco Networking Academy and Fujitsu.
• Akademia Cisco (Cisco Networking Academy) A specialized Cisco IT certification program available at the school, enabling students to earn globally recognized Cisco certificates. Courses cover computer hardware, networking, cybersecurity, programming, operating systems, and data analysis through the NetAcad platform. The school participated in a European Cybersecurity Competition organized by Cisco and McLaren, ranking 14th in Europe.
• Fujitsu-Tech (P-Tech) IT Education Program An elite IT education enhancement program partnered with Fujitsu Technology Solutions. The school is one of only two schools in Poland offering this program. Weekly sessions are led by Fujitsu specialists covering Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, cybersecurity, virtualization, AI, ERP systems, project management, and professional development. Students receive certificates and have access to Fujitsu mentoring and internship opportunities.
• SOS – Szkolenia Otwartych Szans (Open Opportunities Training) EU-funded vocational training project (European Funds for Silesia 2021-2027, Just Transition Fund) targeting 200 students and 14 teachers. Includes student internships, career counseling, professional courses, and creation of three new labs: AI Programming, Cybersecurity, and Robot Programming. Total project value: PLN 3,658,454.88.
• InstaLing Language Learning Platform An internet-based educational platform supporting systematic English vocabulary learning through short daily sessions. Uses an intelligent repetition mechanism, returning students more frequently to difficult vocabulary while reducing repetition of mastered content. The school monitors student engagement and progress through the platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% pass rate on electrical trade SEP certification exams
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fujitsu Technology SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Fujitsu-Tech (formerly P-Tech) is an educational development program exclusively available at only 2 schools in Poland. Fujitsu specialists conduct weekly sessions for informatics students covering Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, JS, cybersecurity, virtualization, AI, ERP systems, professional development, and more. Students receive Fujitsu certificates, visit Fujitsu labs, participate in internships, and benefit from mentoring. The program includes topics such as Web Academy, Python Academy, agile methodologies, Microsoft 365 administration, Azure DevOps, and Linux.
• Cisco Networking AcademycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2024Akademia Cisco provides free specialized IT courses within the global Cisco Networking Academy program. Students in IT and teleinformatics classes can earn internationally recognized certifications in networking, cybersecurity, and programming. Courses cover computer hardware, networking, cybersecurity, programming, operating systems, and data analysis. The school ranked 14th in Europe in the Cisco/McLaren European Cybersecurity Competition.
• Węglokoks S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2023Letter of intent signed at VII Śląski Ład Conference regarding cooperation in vocational education. Węglokoks is a major Silesian industrial group in the coal and energy sector.
• TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn April 2026, a cooperation agreement was signed between Śl.TZN Director Ireneusz Boczek and TÜV SÜD Polska Director Artur Labus for exchange of experience and best practices in didactics, quality improvement, and adapting educational offerings to labor market needs. Additionally, the school's welding facility received TÜV SÜD certification confirming readiness to organize professional welder training and certification exams.
• Politechnika Śląska - Wydział ElektronikiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Faculty of Electronics at Silesian University of Technology. Students visit university facilities and participate in laboratory sessions as part of the SOS 4 project. Collaboration supports transition pathway from secondary technical education to university engineering studies.
• Politechnika Śląska - Wydział Inżynierii MateriałowejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Faculty of Materials Engineering at Silesian University of Technology supporting practical training and university pathway for mechanical engineering students.
• Katowicka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna (KSSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Katowice Special Economic Zone supporting student internships and connecting graduates with regional employers in the Silesian industrial ecosystem.
• EatonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner supporting energetics and electrical engineering programs. Mentioned as a partner in the school logo section alongside other technical partners.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Codecool: Central-European coding school with operations in Poland offering full-stack and devops training. Comparable as an alternative technical training pathway for Polish learners seeking IT careers, complementing Śl.TZN's IT Technician offerings.
• infoShare Academy: Polish IT training provider offering programming, data, and cybersecurity bootcamps. Comparable as a regional alternative for IT skill development serving the same Polish learner market that Śl.TZN targets, though focused on adult reskilling.
• Software Development Academy (SDA): Polish programming bootcamp offering Java, Python, .NET, and cybersecurity tracks. Comparable as a regional training alternative for IT and cybersecurity skills, serving the same Polish technical talent pipeline.

Direct peers

• Udemy: Online learning marketplace with broad catalog of IT, networking, electronics, and electrical engineering courses. Competes for self-directed learners seeking practical technical skills that overlap Śl.TZN's vocational curriculum.
• Codecademy: Online interactive platform focused on programming and IT skills. Comparable as an alternative pathway for the IT Technician and Teleinformatics programs, particularly for cost-sensitive learners bypassing formal secondary education.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering IT, networking, cybersecurity, and engineering courses from top universities and tech companies. Comparable as an alternative education channel for the same student learning demand that Śl.TZN addresses, particularly in IT/teleinformatics tracks.

Others

• Fujitsu Technology Solutions: Global IT services company running the Fujitsu-Tech (formerly P-Tech) program at only 2 schools in Poland, including Śl.TZN. Functions as an enabling corporate partner providing curriculum, instructors, and mentoring rather than a competitor.
• Cisco Networking Academy: Global Cisco education program delivering IT curriculum and certifications to schools and universities. Śl.TZN is an active Cisco Academy site (ranked 14th in Europe in cybersecurity), making Cisco an enabling partner rather than a competitor.
• TÜV SÜD Polska: International testing, inspection, and certification body that has certified Śl.TZN's welding facility and signed a cooperation agreement for didactic exchange. Functions as an enabling partner for welding certification rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Politechnika Śląska: Major technical university in Gliwice (Silesia) providing higher-level engineering and IT education. Comparable as a regional technical education provider; Śl.TZN graduates feed into Politechnika Śląska and the school has active partnerships with its Faculty of Electronics and Faculty of Materials Engineering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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