What NKI Nettstudier does

NKI Nettstudier is a Norwegian online education provider specializing in flexible, self-paced distance learning for adult learners and career changers. The company operates as a brand under Intendia Professional AS, itself owned by Intendia Holding, and is headquartered at Universitetsgata 2 in Oslo. It offers a multi-level catalog spanning fagskole (vocational college) programs such as Logistikkfagskolen, Regnskapsmedarbeider and Advokatsekretær; videregående (upper secondary) vocational tracks including Helsesekretær Vg3; and shorter professional courses in areas such as care assistance, office work, nutrition, sustainability, and strategic management. Most programs are approved by the Norwegian State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen), and the company reports 3,401 student completions in the most recent year.

The platform is built on a third-party technology stack rather than proprietary infrastructure: Canvas (Instructure) serves as the primary learning management system, Wiseflow hosts online exams, Salesforce operates as the CRM, and the company relies on multiple technical development partners (Axenon, Seeds, Azets, Advania). Curriculum embeds practical training on dominant Norwegian tools — Tripletex for accounting and logistics, Lovdata Pro, Gyldendal Rettsdata and Juridika for legal programs, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and the Advisor client registration system — and several programs (notably Logistikkfagskolen) were co-developed with industry employers including Asko, Høiax, IKEA and Forlagssentralen.

NKI operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: students discover programs via SEO, the NKI blog, email, and a podcast co-produced with LØRN, then self-enroll on nki.no on any day of the year. Tuition is paid per program (prices range from kr 7,900 for short courses to kr 81,500 for the 60-credit Advokatsekretær program), with discounts of 25–30% in seasonal campaigns, installment plans, and the option for NAV or employers to cover costs. NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) acts as a key referral channel for job seekers, and the company also pursues partnerships with tiltaksbedrifter (vocational rehabilitation firms). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

NKI Nettstudier

Legal name

Intendia Professional AS

Website

http://www.nki.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NKI Nettstudier is a company that provides vocational studies and smart tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct course and program sales: NKI Nettstudier generates revenue primarily through direct sales of online courses and programs to individual consumers. Students pay tuition fees per course or program. Fee structures vary by program type and duration. Payment options include one-time payment, invoice, installment plans, or payment by a third party (employer, NAV, or other private individual). Programs approved by the Norwegian State Education Loan Fund (Lånekassen) allow students to apply for government loans and grants, which effectively expands the accessible market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NKI Nettstudier is an online education provider delivering flexible distance learning programs across Norway. The company offers vocational school (fagskole) programs, upper secondary (videregående) courses for private candidates, and shorter professional courses spanning logistics, accounting, legal administration, healthcare, leadership, and sustainability. Programs are delivered via the Canvas LMS platform, with study start available any day of the year.

Product overview

NKI Nettstudier is an online education provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of distance learning programs across Norway. The offering operates as a unified platform centered around Canvas LMS (powered by Instructure), providing courses at multiple educational levels. The portfolio includes vocational school programs (fagskole) such as Logistikkfagskolen (30 credits, 12 months), Regnskapsmedarbeider (30 credits), and Advokatsekretær (60 credits, 24 months); vocational education (videregående) including Helsesekretær Vg3; short courses like Pleieassistent (3 months), Kontormedarbeider (9 months), and Saksbehandling i helse- og omsorgssektoren (6 months); and professional development courses such as Ernæring og bærekraftig kosthold, Trening som medisin, Strategisk ledelse og innovasjon, and Innføring i bærekraftig handel. Programs integrate with professional tools including Tripletex for accounting, Lovdata Pro/Gyldendal Rettsdata/Juridika for legal research, Adobe Cloud for document handling, and Microsoft Office 365. Most programs are approved for Lånekassen (Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund) financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MedLearn: A sister brand under Intendia Professional AS offering education services alongside NKI.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,401 students completed studies in the previous year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intendia Professional AScoreOthersNKI Nettstudier is a subsidiary brand of Intendia Professional AS, which is owned by Intendia Holding. Intendia Professional AS is the parent operating entity that centralizes digital development and provides shared services including technology, HR, marketing, and administration across its brands NKI, MedLearn, and Intendia.
• Instructure (Canvas LMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas (by Instructure) is the primary learning management system used by NKI Nettstudier to deliver all online courses and programs. Students access their studies through the Canvas platform.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSalesforce is used as the CRM system for customer relationship management across the Intendia Professional group including NKI Nettstudier.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft tools including Azure and Microsoft 365 are used as part of the technology infrastructure and are taught as part of several programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• TripletexcoreTechnology or IntegrationTripletex accounting software is integrated into several programs including Regnskapsmedarbeider, Regnskapskonsulent, and Logistikkfagskolen. Students receive practical training in using the software as part of their studies. Tripletex is the most widely used accounting system by Norwegian accounting firms.
• AskominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsko collaborated with NKI Nettstudier in developing the Logistikkfagskolen (Logistics College) program curriculum, contributing industry expertise to ensure the education is aligned with real workplace needs.
• HøiaxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHøiax collaborated with NKI Nettstudier in developing the Logistikkfagskolen program curriculum, providing industry-specific knowledge and practical relevance.
• IKEAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKEA collaborated with NKI Nettstudier in developing the Logistikkfagskolen program curriculum, providing industry expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
• ForlagssentralenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForlagssentralen collaborated with NKI Nettstudier in developing the Logistikkfagskolen program curriculum.
• WiseflowcoreTechnology or IntegrationWiseflow is the exam platform used by NKI Nettstudier for conducting online examinations. Students log in to the Wiseflow platform for exam sessions.
• Tine Sundfør (ph.d.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTine Sundfør, a clinical nutritionist, PhD researcher, author, and communicator, collaborated with NKI Nettstudier to develop the Ernæring og bærekraftig kosthold (Nutrition and Sustainable Diet) course content.
• NAV (Norsk arbeids- og velferdsetat)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) is a key channel partner. NKI has a dedicated page for NAV counselors and job seekers. NAV case workers can refer eligible job seekers to NKI programs, and NAV may cover program costs for qualifying individuals. NKI also appears in NAV's official resources for job seekers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Noroff University College: Noroff is a Norwegian higher education institution that delivers online and campus-based vocational and technology-focused programs, directly competing with NKI for adult learners seeking flexible vocational credentials.
• AOF (Arbeidslivets opplæringssenter): AOF is one of Norway's largest providers of adult vocational education and training, offering online and blended courses across multiple trades, directly comparable to NKI's fagskole and vocational catalog.
• Folkeuniversitetet: Folkeuniversitetet is a nationwide Norwegian adult education provider offering courses and programs across many subjects, with significant online delivery that overlaps with NKI's general adult-learner market.
• Sonans: Sonans is a major Norwegian provider of privatistkurs (private candidate courses) for upper secondary and university admission, directly competing with NKI's privatist and studykompetanse offerings.
• Akademiet: Akademiet is a Norwegian private education provider offering upper secondary courses and privatist programs, competing with NKI for students retaking or upgrading upper secondary qualifications.

Emerging players

• MedLearn: MedLearn is a sister brand under Intendia Professional AS (NKI's parent), offering specialized healthcare-related online education, sharing technology and back-office infrastructure with NKI but targeting a narrower medical niche.

Broad incumbents

• Høyskolen Kristiania: Høyskolen Kristiania is a large Norwegian private university college with significant online vocational and professional programs, offering overlapping but broader higher-education credentials than NKI's fagskole programs.
• BI Norwegian Business School: BI is a major Norwegian business school offering online executive education and certificates, overlapping with NKI's leadership, management, and business programs at a higher credentialing tier.
• OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University: OsloMet is a large public Norwegian university with a wide range of professional and vocational programs including online offerings, serving as a public-sector competitor in the same adult-learner market as NKI.
• NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) – Videreutdanning: NTNU offers continuing education and online master's-level programs for working professionals in Norway, representing a higher-credential competitor in adjacent adult-learner segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nki_nettstudier
• Facebookfacebook.com/nettstudier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nki-nettstudier

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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