YH Akademin

What YH Akademin does

YH Akademin AB is a Swedish vocational higher education institution (yrkeshögskola) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Falun, Dalarnas län. It operates within the publicly regulated MYH (Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan) framework, delivering tuition-free, CSN-eligible post-secondary vocational programs across 15 subject areas, and is organized under the YA Holding-koncernen parent group. The company reports a workforce between 501 and 1,000 employees and is privately held (Org. Nr. 556614-8705).

The institution's delivery model blends asynchronous distance learning with in-person instruction at 40+ physical meeting locations distributed across Sweden, positioning it as one of the country's larger geographically distributed vocational providers. Core product lines include full YH programs (YH-Program), YH-flex tracks for working professionals, preparatory courses (preparandkurser), national vocational education (NY), commissioned corporate training (uppdragsutbildning/företagsutbildning), and an Auktoriserad Drönarskola (ADS) drone pilot school. Content and assessment are delivered through third-party platforms including Gleerups (digital course material), Trädgårdsakademin (horticulture content), and Dugga (assessment), with international activity limited to Erasmus+ LIA work-based learning partnerships.

Revenue mechanics combine three streams: (1) per-student and per-program government YH grants allocated by MYH for the regulated core programs, (2) custom B2B corporate training fees (uppdragsutbildning) negotiated with employers — exemplified by the Dematek leadership-group program for crane and traverse technicians — and (3) paid preparatory courses and individual course seats at published price points (e.g., Växtkunskap 1 at 1,000 SEK). No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, equity funding transactions, or third-party revenue validation have been disclosed in the input material.

Name

YH Akademin

Legal name

YH Akademin AB

Website

https://yh.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

YH Akademin is a Swedish vocational higher education institution founded in 1997, headquartered in Falun, delivering tuition-free MYH-approved programs across 15 subject areas via distance learning and 40+ nationwide meeting locations, supplemented by corporate training and paid preparatory courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Falun, Dalarnas län

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded vocational programs: YH Akademin's primary revenue derives from government-funded vocational higher education programs (Yrkeshögskoleutbildningar) approved by Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH). These programs are free for students and funded through the Swedish state education system. Revenue is received based on program approvals and student enrollments.
2. Corporate training (Uppdragsutbildning): Fee-for-service corporate training programs ('Företagsutbildning') where organizations pay for customized vocational training for their employees. These are contracted services priced per program or participant.
3. Preparand courses: Paid preparatory courses (e.g., Växtkunskap 1 at 1000 SEK incl. VAT) sold to individuals who need specific subject prerequisites to qualify for YH programs. These are one-time purchase transactions.
4. Short corporate skills programs: Short-term competency programs for companies ('Kompetensutveckling') that result in competency certificates rather than full YH exams. Billed per program or participant to the corporate client.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

YH Akademin is a Swedish government-approved vocational higher education institution (Yrkeshögskola) delivering free, primarily distance-based YH programs across 15 subject areas including IT, construction, engineering, healthcare, hospitality, energy, and finance. Programs combine theoretical studies with workplace learning (LIA) and lead to professional qualifications. Supplementary offerings include flexible YH-flex programs for working professionals, preparatory courses for eligibility, customized corporate training, and authorized drone pilot certification.

Product overview

YH Akademin is a vocational higher education institution (yrkeshögskola) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products across multiple sectors including construction, IT, engineering, healthcare, hospitality, and more. The core offering consists of YH-Program (full vocational programs combining theory with LIA workplace practice) and Kurser (individual courses), supplemented by flexible study options (YH-flex), preparatory courses (Preparandkurser) for eligibility, corporate training (Företagsutbildningar), and specialized programs including Nationell Yrkesutbildning and authorized drone school (ADS). Programs are delivered via distance learning nationwide, with courses available in both Swedish and English. The company operates across 35+ physical locations in Sweden for programs requiring in-person attendance.

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Products and services

• YH-Program (Yrkeshögskoleprogram) Vocational higher education programs (free for students, MYH-approved) combining theoretical studies with LIA (learning in the workplace) practical training, leading to professional qualifications across 15 subject areas. For adult learners seeking career advancement or career change in fields such as IT, construction, engineering, healthcare, and hospitality.
• Kurser (Individual Courses) Individual courses within vocational subject areas for career advancement and professional development. For individuals seeking to upskill in specific competencies without committing to a full multi-year program.
• YH-flex Flexible vocational education format enabling individuals with existing professional experience to study toward a full YH diploma, with delivery partially online and flexible pacing. For working professionals seeking to build on their existing skills.
• Preparandkurser (Preparatory Courses) Paid prerequisite courses providing eligibility for YH programs, covering topics such as plant knowledge (Växtkunskap) and technology fundamentals (Teknik). For individuals needing specific subject prerequisites to qualify for vocational programs.
• Växtkunskap 1 Preparandkurs Web-based preparatory course covering plant knowledge equivalent to upper secondary level, delivered in distance format over approximately 40 hours within one month, priced at 1000 SEK incl. VAT. For individuals preparing for YH programs that require plant knowledge prerequisites.
• Teknik 1 Preparandkurs Web-based preparatory course covering technology fundamentals, delivered via the Gleerups learning platform with a digital final exam administered through Dugga. For individuals preparing for YH programs that require technology prerequisites.
• Företagsutbildning (Corporate Training / Uppdragsutbildning) Customized vocational training and commissioned corporate education designed in collaboration with industry to meet specific workforce needs, with skills aligned to YH diploma requirements. Includes short competency programs that result in competency certificates. For companies seeking employee training, upskilling, and recruitment pipelines via LIA student placements.
• Nationell Yrkesutbildning (NY) National vocational education at upper secondary level for adults, providing practical occupational competence with theory combined with LIA workplace training. For adults seeking practical occupational qualifications.
• Auktoriserad drönarskola (ADS) Authorized drone school providing training and certification examinations for safe and professional drone operation under current Swedish regulations. For individuals and companies needing certified drone piloting credentials.
• Enstaka platser (Individual Course Slots) Opportunity to enroll in individual course modules from existing programs without completing the full multi-year education. For individuals seeking targeted skill acquisition in specific modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs lead to employment in in-demand professions — the company's marketing highlights that its most popular programs lead to occupations where employers actively seek new competence.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DematekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDematek participates in the leadership group for YH Akademin's crane and traverse technician program (Kran- och traverstekniker). Dematek has been instrumental in defining the competencies and resources the industry needs and continues to participate in the leadership group to ensure program quality. Dematek represents a significant employer need for service technicians capable of installing and maintaining industrial lifting equipment across Sweden.
• Erasmus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYH Akademin offers Erasmus+ funding grants to students for conducting their LIA (workplace learning) placements abroad. Students such as Josefin Carlson have used Erasmus+ to complete LIA in countries like France. This enables international experience and cross-cultural skill development as part of the YH program.
• Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan (MYH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYH Akademin operates under the regulatory oversight of MYH, the Swedish authority for vocational higher education. MYH approves YH programs and registers companies as authorized commissioning clients ('uppdragsgivare') for contracted training. All vocational programs require MYH approval, and YH Akademin's authority to issue YH exams derives from this regulatory relationship.
• YA Holding-koncernencoreOthersYH Akademin AB (Organisationsnummer 556614-8705) is part of the YA Holding corporate group. The company shares data with other companies within the YA Holding group as part of its operations. The group includes Nordic Training Group, which has its own information security policy referenced in YH Akademin's policy documentation.
• 2SecureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner2Secure is an external party contracted to manage YH Akademin's whistleblower function (visslarfunktion). The service provides a neutral, open, and secure channel for employees, students, and partners to report suspected serious misconduct anonymously. Reports are handled by 2Secure, which limits the whistleblower service to serious irregularities only.
• TrädgårdsakademinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrädgårdsakademin hosts and delivers the Växtkunskap 1 preparand course on behalf of YH Akademin. Students book and access the course through Trädgårdsakademin's own platform. YH Akademin refers students to Trädgårdsakademin for this specific preparatory course.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hermods: One of Sweden's largest adult and vocational distance-learning providers, offering YH-approved programs, corporate training, and individual courses across many of the same verticals. Closest direct competitor in scale, regulatory status, and product mix.
• NTI (part of AcadeMedia): Swedish vocational higher education provider with a distance-learning focus across IT, engineering, and business. Competes for the same MYH-approved student pool and offers a similar mix of YH programs and individual courses.
• Lernia: Major Swedish vocational training and staffing provider offering YH programs, corporate training, and workforce development. Comparable breadth of verticals and employer-aligned delivery model.
• Nackademin: Vocational higher education provider (part of AcadeMedia) offering YH programs across multiple professional fields. Competes directly for career-changer students seeking MYH-approved credentials.
• TUC: Swedish yrkeshögskola (TUC Yrkeshögskola) offering vocational higher education programs and corporate training, including compressed formats for working professionals. Comparable regulatory status and target audience.
• Astar (part of AcadeMedia): Swedish vocational higher education provider with programs in healthcare, technology, and other fields. Competes for MYH-approved students and corporate commissioned training contracts.
• Folkuniversitetet: Adult education association offering vocational and professional courses nationwide in Sweden, including distance options. Overlaps significantly in target audience and adult learning product mix.
• Eductus: Swedish adult education and vocational training provider with both YH programs and corporate training offerings. Comparable scale and target segments in career-change and upskilling markets.
• Medieinstitutet: Vocational higher education provider focused on digital, creative, and technology disciplines in Sweden. Competes in the IT/engineering/training verticals where YH Akademin is also active.

Broad incumbents

• AcadeMedia: Sweden's largest education company, parent of several YH competitors (NTI, Nackademin, Astar, Hermods-adjacent brands). Operates across preschool, K-12, and adult vocational segments — a much broader incumbent whose vocational subsidiaries compete head-to-head with YH Akademin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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