CertUp
CertUp is a Belgian audit bureau specializing in quality certifications (Qfor, ISO, Qualiopi, kmo-portefeuille, WSE) and now NIS2 CyFun cybersecurity verifications for training providers, consulting firms, and sector federations, operating as a Normec Group subsidiary since 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersBrussel, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CertUp does
CertUp is a Belgian audit and certification bureau specializing in quality audits for organizations in learning, consulting, and competence development. The company conducts Qfor audits (ProcessScan, ClientScan, WSE, FoodScan, SafetyScan), ISO 9001/29993 audits, Qualiopi certifications for France, and registration audits for Flemish kmo-portefeuille and Walloon Chèque-Formation subsidies. The underlying technology is the proprietary Qfor methodology, developed over 30+ years with €1.65M of R&D investment, supported by digital platforms (Qfor DataScan, Qfor Soft, Qfor Cybersecurity Assessment Software) and a CertUp Academy e-learning portal built on LearnWorlds. Since 10 June 2026, CertUp also performs BELAC-accredited and CCB-authorized NIS2-related CyFun cybersecurity verifications under EN ISO/IEC 17029:2019.
CertUp operates a sales-led, direct-engagement model: clients reach the company via website contact forms, phone, or the customer care team, then receive quote-based, multi-year contracts with pricing calibrated to organization size, number of locations, and audit scope. The certified customer base spans Belgian SMEs (training providers, consultants, sector federations) and select larger enterprises (Randstad, Equans subsidiaries, AGORIA Academy), with multi-stakeholder testimonials from non-profits and HR services. The core team is small — a handful of senior auditors, mostly freelance, many with 10-20+ years of methodology tenure. Principal segments are training/education providers, consulting/advisory firms, sector federations, and (newly) NIS2-obligated Essential and Important entities in Belgium.
Since 2017 the entity has been operationally independent of its founder Management Information (which continues to develop quality standards and software), and since 2025 it has been a subsidiary of Normec Group, an international Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) organization with 160 offices and 6,000+ employees. CertUp France has been a separately certified entity since 2019, executing Qualiopi audits through the CertUp-Maieutika partnership. The company is headquartered at Ninoofsesteenweg 1078/2, Brussels, and is registered as CertUp NV under Belgian law.
CertUp firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CertUp
- Legal name
- CertUp NV
- Website
- https://certup.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CertUp is a Belgian audit bureau specializing in quality certifications (Qfor, ISO, Qualiopi, kmo-portefeuille, WSE) and now NIS2 CyFun cybersecurity verifications for training providers, consulting firms, and sector federations, operating as a Normec Group subsidiary since 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CertUp industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Certification & Quality Audits
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)
Keywords
Where CertUp is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brussel
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
CertUp business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Quality Certification Audits: One-time audit fees for quality certifications including Qfor audits (ProcessScan, ClientScan, WSE), ISO audits, and Qualiopi audits. Pricing varies based on organization size, number of clients, performance days, and number of locations.
- Registration Audits: Fees for registration audits including kmo-portefeuille registration, WSE (Work & Social Economy) registration, Walloon training vouchers (chèques-formation), and food industry certifications. These are one-time audit fees for regulatory compliance.
- CertUp Academy: Online learning platform providing courses, webinars, and training materials for audit preparation. Available in Dutch and French.
- CyFun/NIS2 Cybersecurity Verification: External verification services for NIS2 compliance and CyFun cybersecurity certifications, accredited by BELAC and authorized by CCB.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Qfor ProcessScan and SafetyScan Audit - Custom quote based on organization complexity |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Qfor Food Audit - Pricing varies by existing certifications and organization complexity |
| Other | Multi-year contract | General Audit Services - Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
CertUp product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CertUp is an audit and certification bureau that performs quality and registration audits for organizations active in learning, consulting, and competence development. The company executes modular Qfor audits (ProcessScan, ClientScan, WSE, Food, SafetyScan), ISO 9001/29993 audits, Qualiopi certification for France, and Belgian registration audits (Kmo-portefeuille, Chèque-Formation). In 2026, it expanded into NIS2-related CyFun cybersecurity verification under BELAC accreditation and CCB authorization.
Product overview
CertUp operates as a specialized audit and certification company providing quality audits and certifications for learning, consulting, and competence development organizations. The core product portfolio centers on the Qfor quality methodology with modular components (Qfor ClientScan, Qfor ProcessScan, Qfor-WSE, Qfor Food-Alimento, Qfor SafetyScan), supplemented by ISO audits (9001, 29993), Qualiopi certification for France, and registration audits (Kmo-portefeuille, Walloon training vouchers). Supporting platforms include CertUp Academy (e-learning for audit preparation), Qfor Soft/DataScan (audit preparation tools), and RepQuest (directory search). In 2026, CertUp expanded into cybersecurity verification with NIS2-related CyFun® services, building on the Qfor Cybersecurity Assessment Software for compliance preparation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Qfor Quality Audit A modular quality certification methodology for organizations active in learning, consulting, and competence development. The audit trajectory is built around a proven methodology, with customers selecting one or more Qfor Scans based on objectives.
- Qfor ProcessScan
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 10,000 audits conducted over 30+ years
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use CertUp
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CertUp technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
CertUp partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Normec GroupflagshipCertUp became part of Normec Group in 2025, joining the Business Unit Sustainability and Serviceline Verification & Compliance. Normec Group is an independent international organization focused on Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC), operating from 160 offices worldwide with more than 6,000 employees. CertUp continues its familiar approach with increased resources from the European group.
- Management InformationcoreManagement Information is the parent company that founded CertUp and spun off its audit activities to CertUp in 2017 to maintain independence of certification activities. Management Information continues to develop new quality standards, audit methods, and software tools, while CertUp focuses on audit execution. The Qfor methodology was developed through Management Information's European collaboration.
- Qfor (EESV)coreQfor is the European quality model and methodology for evaluating training and consulting organizations, developed through European cooperation with Management Information. CertUp conducts audits based on the Qfor methodology across multiple countries.
- Vlaanderen Intern / VLAIO (Agentschap Innoveren en Ondernemen)coreManagement Information was contracted through public procurement by VLAIO to develop the kmo-portefeuille standard when the system was launched, demonstrating government trust in their expertise.
- Contractor Safety Management (BeSaCC-VCA)minorCertUp developed Qfor SafetyScan together with Contractor Safety Management (formerly Besacc-VCA) to audit training and examination centers for worker safety sectors.
- Alimento-IPVminorCertUp developed Qfor FoodScan with Alimento-IPV as a quality model for learning and development organizations active in the food industry.
- Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB)coreCCB authorized CertUp to perform NIS2-related CyFun® verifications as part of the Belgian NIS2 legislation implementation, working within the CyberFundamentals Framework.
- CertUp FrancecoreCertUp France was established in 2019 as an independent certification body for the French market, with audits conducted by the partnership CertUp-Maieutika. Sophie De Vylder is responsible for certification activities and auditor training.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CertUp competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TÜV Rheinland: International TICC provider with extensive ISO management systems certification and personnel certification services. Comparable to CertUp's ISO 9001/29993 training-provider audits and management systems assessments, with broader scope and global brand.
- Kiwa: European-based TICC testing, inspection, and certification body with strong Benelux presence. Direct overlap with CertUp's ISO, training sector, and safety certification work, and a likely real competitor in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- SGS: World-leading TICC company with a broad portfolio of management systems certification (ISO 9001, ISO 29993) and training-provider accreditation. Comparable due to overlapping ISO and quality certification offerings despite a much larger global footprint.
- Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) giant offering ISO 9001, training-provider quality, and cybersecurity verification services. Comparable because it operates in the same certification/audit space as CertUp, especially for training organizations and ISO/Q-for style assessments, but at a vastly larger scale.
- Vincotte (Vinçotte): Belgian testing, inspection, and certification company with a strong domestic presence. Comparable as a local incumbent offering certification services including management systems and safety, overlapping with CertUp's Belgian audit portfolio.
- TÜV SÜD: Global TICC firm offering ISO certification, training industry certification, and cybersecurity assessments. Comparable through its ISO/academic certification and professional training services to CertUp, but at enterprise scale.
- DEKRA: International testing and certification organization with significant certifications in training, safety, and cybersecurity. Comparable as a TICC competitor evaluating quality systems for service providers and offering accredited certification schemes.
Direct peers
- AFNOR Certification: French certification body issuing Qualiopi certifications for training organizations — directly mirroring CertUp France's Qualiopi audit offering. Highly comparable in product (training-provider quality certification) and geography (France) where CertUp France competes.
- Certi-Trust: French Qualiopi-accredited certification body focused on training and consulting organizations. Comparable because it directly competes with CertUp France in Qualiopi audits for the French training market.
Emerging players
- ICPF (Institut de Certification des Professionnels de la Formation): French certification body focused on training organizations and Qualiopi certification. Comparable to CertUp France as a niche Qualiopi competitor serving the same French training-provider customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CertUp social profiles
Digital presenceCertUp compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
CertUp financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CertUp leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
CertUp subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
CertUp funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CertUp M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CertUp
What does CertUp do?
CertUp is an audit and certification bureau that performs quality and registration audits for organizations active in learning, consulting, and competence development. The company executes modular Qfor audits (ProcessScan, ClientScan, WSE, Food, SafetyScan), ISO 9001/29993 audits, Qualiopi certification for France, and Belgian registration audits (Kmo-portefeuille, Chèque-Formation). In 2026, it expanded into NIS2-related CyFun cybersecurity verification under BELAC accreditation and CCB authorization.
Is CertUp a public or private company?
CertUp is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was CertUp founded?
CertUp was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CertUp based?
CertUp is headquartered in Brussel, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does CertUp make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Quality Certification Audits are the primary driver. The others are registration Audits, certUp Academy and cyFun/NIS2 Cybersecurity Verification.
Who are CertUp's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TÜV Rheinland, Kiwa, SGS, Bureau Veritas, Vincotte (Vinçotte), TÜV SÜD and DEKRA. Direct peers are AFNOR Certification and Certi-Trust. ICPF (Institut de Certification des Professionnels de la Formation) is listed as an emerging player.
Does CertUp have an API?
No public API is recorded for CertUp.
What industry is CertUp in?
CertUp's product category is Certification & Quality Audits. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAANAN, Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications, with a secondary code of EDAAANAA, Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications. Its NAICS code is 54138 and its SIC code is 8734.