STOWARZYSZENIE ELEKTRYKÓW POLSKICH

What STOWARZYSZENIE ELEKTRYKÓW POLSKICH does

Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich (SEP), founded in 1919 and headquartered at ul. Świętokrzyska 14 in Warsaw, is the largest non-governmental scientific-technical creative organization in Poland. It operates as a voluntary membership association of electrical engineers and related professionals, covering electrotechnics, energetics, electroenergetics, electronics, radio engineering, optoelectronics, bionics, information techniques, computer science, telecommunications, automation, and robotics. SEP is authorized by the Polish Energy Regulatory Office (URE) to conduct qualification examinations for electrical professionals, and it disseminates standards and terminology through national scientific-technical committees and sections.

The organization monetizes its mission through a portfolio of professional services: training programs (Szkolenia), qualification examinations (Egzaminy), technical expert appraisals (Rzeczoznawstwo), product and competency recommendations (Rekomendacje), conformity and quality testing (Badanie jakości), scientific-technical publishing (Wydawnictwa) including journals such as Przegląd Elektrotechniczny, Wiadomości Elektrotechniczne, Opto-Electronics Review, and Spektrum, conference-room rental at Warsaw headquarters, and Sector Skills Centers (Branżowe Centra Umiejętności). Conference participation is priced at 184.50 PLN per attendee, while other services are quote-based. Distribution is national through regional branches (Oddziały), Expert Appraisal Centers (Ośrodki Rzeczoznawstwa), Qualification Commissions (Komisje Kwalifikacyjne), and online portals (forum.sep.com.pl, ekspert.sep.com.pl).

Customer segments span individual electricians and electrical engineers (primary), supporting corporate members (ABB, ENERGA OPERATOR, PGE, PSE, MEDCOM, UDT, KIG, IEL, WAT), students/young professionals reached through the ElektroChallenge olympiad, and educational institutions. Governance is exercised through the Walny Zjazd Delegatów (General Assembly) and Zarząd Główny (Main Board) under President Piotr Szymczak, with a freshly adopted Statute (2022) and newly constituted Rada Naukowo-Techniczna SEP (RNT) providing advisory function. No parent company, subsidiaries, equity investors, or public listing are involved; SEP is a Polish non-profit association funded by memberships, fees, and service revenue.

Name

STOWARZYSZENIE ELEKTRYKÓW POLSKICH

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich

Website

https://sep.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich (SEP), founded 1919, is Poland's largest non-governmental scientific-technical association for electrical engineers. It delivers URE-authorized qualification examinations, training, expert appraisals, and scientific journals to electricians, engineers, students, and energy-sector companies across Poland.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAH

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Electrical engineering training
• Technical standards development
• Industry association services
• Expert appraisal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Professional training programs for electricians and industry professionals, including courses and seminars
2. Examination Services: Qualification examinations for electrical professionals authorized by Energy Regulatory Office
3. Expert Opinions and Recommendations: Technical expert opinions, quality assessments, and recommendations for electrical equipment and installations
4. Publications and Journals: Publishing scientific-technical journals including Elektronika, Energetyka, INPE, Opto-Electronics Review, Przegląd Elektrotechniczny, Przegląd Telekomunikacyjny, Spektrum, Wiadomości elektrotechniczne
5. Conference Room Rental: Rental of conference facilities at headquarters in Warsaw
6. Conference Fees: Registration fees for conferences and events, e.g., 184.50 PLN (150.00 PLN + 23% VAT) for participation

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEP provides professional training programs (Szkolenia), URE-authorized qualification examinations (Egzaminy), technical expert appraisals (Rzeczoznawstwo), product and competency recommendations (Rekomendacje), quality testing (Badanie jakości), scientific-technical journals (Wydawnictwa), conference room rental, and sector skills centres (Branżowe Centra Umiejętności) for electrical professionals. It operates as a non-governmental scientific-technical membership association with nationwide branches, expert centers, and qualification commissions, offering services to electricians, electrical engineers, companies, and educational institutions in Poland.

Product overview

Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich (SEP) is a non-governmental scientific-technical organization founded in 1919. It operates as a professional association rather than a commercial product company. Its service portfolio includes training programs (Szkolenia), examination services (Egzaminy), expert appraisal (Rzeczoznawstwo), quality testing (Badanie jakości), recommendations (Rekomendacje), scientific publications (Wydawnictwa — including journals such as Przegląd Elektrotechniczny, Wiadomości Elektrotechniczne, Elektronika, Energetyka, INPE, Opto-Electronics Review, Przegląd Telekomunikacyjny, and Spektrum), conference room rental, and sector skills centres (Branżowe Centra Umiejętności). The organization also runs the Olimpiada Wiedzy Elektrycznej ElektroChallenge competition. SEP does not offer commercial software or hardware products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Training Services (Szkolenia) Professional training programs for electrical engineers, electricians, and industry professionals covering electrical engineering, power systems, automation, telecommunications, and related technical fields, delivered via SEP's Central Training Center and regional branches.
• Qualification Examinations (Egzaminy) Qualification examination services authorized by the Energy Regulatory Office (URE), covering operation and supervision of electrical devices, installations, and networks, conducted through SEP's nationwide network of Qualification Commissions.
• Expert Appraisal Services (Rzeczoznawstwo) Technical expert appraisal and opinion services for electrical engineering matters, including quality assessments, conformity evaluations, and technical opinions on electrical equipment and installations, delivered through the Centralny Ośrodek Rzeczoznawstwa and regional Ośrodki Rzeczoznawstwa.
• Technical Recommendations (Rekomendacje) Issuance of technical recommendations and references for electrical products, services, and professional competencies, based on SEP's domain expertise and standards authority.
• Quality Testing (Badanie jakości) Quality testing and conformity assessment services for electrical products and installations, performed through SEP's expert centers.
• Scientific-Technical Publications (Wydawnictwa) Publishing of scientific-technical journals including Przegląd Elektrotechniczny, Wiadomości Elektrotechniczne, Elektronika, Energetyka, INPE, Opto-Electronics Review, Przegląd Telekomunikacyjny, and Spektrum, providing peer-reviewed content on electrotechnics, power engineering, electronics, telecommunications, and related fields.
• Conference Room Rental (Wynajem sal konferencyjnych) Rental of conference facilities and meeting rooms at SEP's Warsaw headquarters for professional and technical events.
• Sector Skills Centres (Branżowe Centra Umiejętności) Sector-specific skills centres delivering practical training and qualification programs for electrical professionals, aligned with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Olimpiada Wiedzy Elektrycznej ElektroChallenge National competition organized by SEP that promotes technical competencies, creativity, and engagement with electrical engineering among students of vocational schools, technical schools, and young enthusiasts.
• Industry Conferences and Events Major industry events including the triennial Kongres Elektryki Polskiej and ongoing thematic conferences and seminars, bringing together electrical engineers, industry leaders, and policymakers, with paid registration (e.g., 184.50 PLN gross per participant).

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting and core.

• IEEE (Polska Sekcja IEEE)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Framework agreement for cooperation between SEP and IEEE Polish Section, facilitating collaboration in electrical engineering standards, research, and professional development between the two organizations.
• ABBsupportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; multinational corporation in electrotechnical and energy industries.
• ENERGA OPERATORsupportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; Polish electricity distribution operator.
• Instytut Elektrotechniki (IEL)supportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; Polish research institute focused on electrical engineering.
• PGE (Polska Grupa Energetyczna)supportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; largest Polish electricity producer.
• PSE (Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne)supportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; Polish transmission system operator.
• MEDCOMsupportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; Polish manufacturer of power electronics and traction equipment.
• UDT (Urząd Dozoru Technicznego)supportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; Polish technical inspection authority.
• WAT (Politechnika Wojskowa)supportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; Military University of Technology in Warsaw.
• KIG (Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza)supportingOthersSupporting member of SEP; Polish Chamber of Commerce.
• ZIAD Bielsko-Biała SAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of conferences and events; partner in professional development initiatives in the electrotechnical industry.
• BBJ SEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing major events including the III Kongres Elektryki Polskiej and related conferences.
• Minister Klimatu i ŚrodowiskasupportingOthersHonorary patron of the debate summarizing III Kongres Elektryki Polskiej.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik): German association for electrical, electronic, and information technologies. Closest international analogue to SEP, running similar scientific-technical committees, expert opinions, standards work, and professional certification in the DACH region.

Regional players

• Engineers Australia: Australian national engineering body. Comparable as a member-funded professional association providing chartered engineer registration, technical societies, publications, and CPD in the engineering domain.
• Asociación Electrotécnica Española (AEE): Spanish association of electrical engineers. Similar organisational model as a national professional body for electrical engineering with publications, events, and technical committees in a different geography.
• SEE (Société des Électriciens et des Électroniciens): French learned society for electricity, electronics, and information technology. Comparable as a francophone counterpart delivering conferences, publications, and technical expertise in the same electrical engineering domain.

Broad incumbents

• IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology): UK-based professional body for engineering and technology. Comparable in offering professional registration, publications, conferences, and sector-specific communities of practice for electrical engineers.
• NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers): US professional society for licensed engineers. Comparable in delivering professional registration, ethics oversight, publications, and continuing education for engineering practitioners in a regulated profession.
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): Global professional association for electrical and electronics engineers. Directly comparable as a membership-based scientific-technical body delivering standards, publications, conferences, and certifications — and explicitly partnered with SEP via the IEEE Polish Section.

Others

• PKN (Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny): Polish national standards body. Adjacent rather than competing — sets the standards SEP experts contribute to, and overlapping membership; useful for understanding the broader Polish technical standards ecosystem.
• UDT (Urząd Dozoru Technicznego): Polish Office of Technical Inspection. A supporting member of SEP that performs technical inspection of equipment; adjacent ecosystem participant that interacts with SEP's expert and certification activities.
• NOT (Naczelna Organizacja Techniczna): Polish Federation of Engineering Associations (FSNT-NOT). Umbrella body for Polish engineering societies including SEP's participation; comparable at the federation level for industry representation and joint technical events.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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