Sächsische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie

What Sächsische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie does

Sächsische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie (SVWA) is a nonprofit continuing education institution (eingetragener Verein e.V.) headquartered in Dresden, Saxony, that delivers part-time professional qualifications to working adults across Saxony. Founded in 1990 and operating under the national VWA brand, the academy offers three core lines: (1) FIBAA-accredited diploma programs (Betriebswirt/in VWA, Verwaltungs-Betriebswirt/in VWA, Informatik-Betriebswirt/in VWA) delivered over six semesters via a hybrid in-person and online model, with an articulated ladder into TU Chemnitz Bachelor and Master programs; (2) a catalog of more than 500 seminars across 16+ topic areas including public administration, leadership, healthcare, IT, procurement law, and personal management; and (3) customized Inhouse training for corporate and public-sector clients. Teacher-facing infrastructure includes lecture halls and seminar rooms at the Wiener Platz 10 headquarters in Dresden and a new Chemnitz delivery site launching September 2026, supported by an Online-Campus for video-classroom participation.

The business model is fee-based across three streams: one-time seminar fees (€90–€700 per course depending on duration and topic), recurring diploma tuition (multi-semester enrollment with SEPA installment options), and professional-services contracts for Inhouse training. Revenue is unaudited and not publicly disclosed; the academy is operated by a 12-employee team under President Dr. Erwin Wagner and Managing Presidential Member Silke Clauss, with a Vereinsvorstand and a Kuratorium providing oversight. The customer base is distributed across three primary verticals — municipal and public administration, private enterprises (including Ostsächsische Sparkasse Dresden), and the healthcare/nursing sector — with no single anchor customer disclosed. External accreditation (FIBAA, ISO 9001, CCEC) and partnerships with DNQP, KSV Sachsen, and TU Chemnitz create curricular and credentialing depth, while the 35-year Saxon operating history and ~7,000 graduates constitute the principal intangible asset. The academy has begun introducing AI-themed seminars (e.g., 'Kompetenz-Schulung für KI-Systeme' in 2027) but operates as a content provider on AI rather than as an AI-native technology business.

Name

Sächsische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie

Legal name

Sächsische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie e.V.

Website

https://s-vwa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sächsische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie (SVWA) is a Dresden-based nonprofit continuing education academy offering FIBAA-accredited part-time diploma programs and over 500 seminars for working professionals across municipal administration, private enterprises, and healthcare in Saxony.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional and Vocational Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC), Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN)

Keywords

• Professional continuing education
• Vocational diploma programs
• Adult education services
• Corporate training services
• Public administration training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seminar and Training Fees: Revenue from individual seminar registrations ranging from single-day workshops to multi-day professional development courses. Fees vary by course type and duration.
2. Diploma/Study Program Tuition: Revenue from part-time diploma programs (Betriebswirt VWA, Verwaltungs-Betriebswirt VWA, Informatik-Betriebswirt VWA) typically spanning 6 semesters, with optional Bachelor and Master add-on programs.
3. Inhouse Training Contracts: Customized corporate training programs delivered at client organizations covering specific topics tailored to company or public administration needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SVWA operates an educational academy delivering part-time FIBAA-certified diploma programs in business administration, public administration, and business informatics, alongside supplementary Bachelor/Master pathways via TU Chemnitz and a catalog of more than 500 professional seminars and webinar courses. Programs are delivered in hybrid format combining in-person lectures at Dresden/Chemnitz training venues with online learning through the proprietary Online-Campus platform, and customized in-house corporate training is offered to organizations.

Product overview

Sächsische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie (SVWA) operates as an educational academy offering a platform-plus-programs architecture centered on professional and vocational continuing education. The core offerings include: (1) VWA Diploma Programs (Diplom-Studiengänge) including Betriebswirt/in (VWA), Verwaltungs-Betriebswirt/in (VWA), and Informatik-Betriebswirt/in (VWA), FIBAA-certified and delivered via hybrid learning combining in-person and online sessions over 6 semesters; (2) Supplementary Bachelor (B. Sc.) and Master (M. Sc.) degree programs in cooperation with TU Chemnitz; (3) Over 500 Seminars across 16+ thematic categories including leadership, public administration, IT/Office, HR, municipal finance, law, culture, real estate, construction, procurement, and healthcare; (4) Specialized programs for administrative professions (Verwaltungsfachangestellte/r, Verwaltungsfachwirt/in), care management (Heimleitung, Qualitätsbeauftragte/r), and professional guardianship (Sachkundelehrgang); (5) Delivery formats including in-person seminars, webinars (Webseminare), in-house training (Inhouse-Schulungen), and seminar series (Seminarreihen); (6) Online-Campus platform for digital learning support. The portfolio serves working professionals seeking career advancement without leaving employment, with programs designed for accessibility via hybrid/online delivery modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diplom-Studiengänge (VWA Diploma Programs) Part-time FIBAA-certified diploma programs (Betriebswirt/in VWA, Verwaltungs-Betriebswirt/in VWA, Informatik-Betriebswirt/in VWA) spanning six semesters and combining classroom instruction with online/hybrid learning modes, targeting working professionals seeking accredited qualifications without leaving employment.
• Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) and Master of Science (Management) Degree Programs Supplementary academic degree programs in Management and Public Sector Management (Bachelor) and Management (Master) delivered in cooperation with TU Chemnitz, accessible to VWA students with credit recognition for prior VWA coursework.
• Seminare (Seminars) Catalog of more than 500 professional development seminars across 16+ thematic categories including leadership, public administration, IT/Office, HR, municipal finance, law, culture, real estate, construction, procurement, and healthcare, offered as one-day courses, multi-day workshops, and webinar formats.
• Webseminare (Webinars) Online-only webinar format enabling remote participation in SVWA's seminar offerings for working professionals unable to attend in person.
• Inhouse-Schulungen (In-house Training) Customized training programs delivered at client organizations' premises, with content tailored to the specific needs of companies, public administrations, and care facilities.
• Seminarreihen (Seminar Series) Multi-part seminar series covering comprehensive topics across multiple sessions, including tree care (Baumpflege), building management (Gebäudebewirtschaftung), and psychology for executives (Psychologie für Führungskräfte).
• Verwaltungsfachangestellte/r / Angestelltenprüfung I (VWA) Vocational training and examination preparation program for administrative assistants and municipal clerical staff (Kommunalfachangestellte/r), covering public administration fundamentals.
• Verwaltungsfachwirt/in / Angestelltenprüfung II (VWA) Advanced vocational qualification program for administrative professionals preparing for the Angestelltenprüfung II examination, qualifying for supervisory positions in public administration (Kommunalwirt/in).
• Heimleitung in Pflegeeinrichtungen (Nursing Home Management) Leadership training program for directors and managers of nursing and elderly-care facilities, covering organizational, legal, and management aspects of care institutions.
• Qualitätsbeauftragte/r in Pflegeeinrichtungen (Quality Management in Nursing) Training program for quality assurance representatives in nursing facilities, covering quality standards, audit processes, and DNQP expert standards implementation.
• Sachkundelehrgang für berufliche Betreuer/innen Comprehensive 11-module training program for professional guardians/caretakers, recognized nationwide by KSV Sachsen, covering legal foundations, social law, and practical communication methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% of graduates improved professionally after VWA study
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TU ChemnitzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with TU Chemnitz for Bachelor of Science (Management and Public Sector Management) and Master of Science (Management) programs. Students can pursue these degrees parallel to or after completing the VWA diploma program, with potential credit recognition for prior VWA coursework.
• Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania i Psychologii w Poznaniu (WSZiB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Poznan School of Management and Psychology in Poland for jointly organized lectures within VWA study programs. Aims to provide international perspective and cross-border professional development opportunities.
• DNQP (Deutsches Netzwerk für Qualitätsentwicklung in der Pflege)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DNQP for expert standard seminars in nursing care, including programs on pain management and fall prevention in nursing care. DNQP provides certification recognition (8 RbP continuing education points).
• KSV Sachsen (Kommunaler Sozialverband Sachsen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSV Sachsen is the state-competent authority that provides official recognition for SVWA's Sachkundelehrgang für berufliche Betreuer/innen, making it valid nationwide for professional caregivers.
• Hochvier-AkademieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for DNQP expert standard programs. Hochvier-Akademie co-issues certificates along with DNQP and provides 8 RbP continuing education points for participants.
• VWA BundesverbandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational VWA association that provides special offers for VWA students including subscriptions to journals and software, and conducts graduate success surveys demonstrating program effectiveness.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AKAD University: Private German distance-learning university specializing in part-time Bachelor, Master and certified continuing-education programs for working professionals. Comparable diploma-plus-seminar product portfolio and similar tuition model; national footprint with online delivery competes with SVWA's hybrid model.
• HFH Hamburger Fern-Hochschule: State-recognized private distance university offering part-time Bachelor and Master programs aimed at working professionals, plus continuing-education certificates. Comparable target customer, comparable part-time/distance tuition model, and comparable diploma-plus-add-on-degree structure.
• ILS Institut für Lernsysteme: Germany's leading Fernschule (distance-learning institute) with 200+ state-recognized continuing-education courses across business, IT, healthcare, and general education. Direct overlap with SVWA's sectoral seminar catalog and the same working-adult learner target.
• Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie Berlin: Berlin VWA branch of the same VWA Bundesverband network as SVWA. Offers diploma programs, public-administration continuing education, and Inhouse corporate training — directly comparable in product, target customer (public-sector + corporate), and delivery model.
• SGD Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt: One of Germany's largest distance-learning providers, offering certified continuing-education courses (sectoral and generalist) for working professionals. Comparable product mix (sectoral seminars plus longer credential programs) and target buyer (Berufstätige seeking upskilling), with deeper catalog and online scale.
• Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie München: Direct peer within the VWA national network, offering the same Betriebswirt (VWA) / Verwaltungs-Betriebswirt (VWA) diploma model plus seminars in a different German state (Bavaria). Operates the same part-time diploma-for-working-professionals concept with FIBAA-aligned curriculum.
• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university for working professionals, offering part-time Bachelor/Master programs alongside dual-study and Inhouse corporate programs. Directly comparable target customer (Berufstätige without Abitur pathway) and tuition-driven model, with much larger geographic reach.
• VWA Niedersachsen: Lower-Saxony VWA chapter operating the same VWA diploma system with comparable seminar offerings for civil servants and private-sector professionals. Same brand, same regulatory framework (FIBAA-accredited diplomas), same nonprofit association structure.

Regional players

• Bildungswerk der Sächsischen Wirtschaft (bsw): Saxon employer-led continuing-education provider offering vocational retraining, certified courses, and corporate training programs throughout Saxony. Directly comparable in geography, target customer (Saxon employees and companies), and Inhouse-corporate-training model, though more vocational and less academic than SVWA.

Broad incumbents

• DIHK-Bildungs-GmbH: Continuing-education arm of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), delivering IHK-certified vocational training and management courses nationwide. Comparable in serving working professionals and corporate clients but much larger scale, broader portfolio, and stronger employer recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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