What Distansia does

Distansia (legal entity: Distanskunskap Scandinavia AB) is a Swedish eLearning company founded in 2011 that provides 100% distance education for electrical authorization. The company serves working electricians who need theoretical certification to apply for AL, B, or A authorization from Sweden's Elsäkerhetsverket, as well as adjacent trade professionals (HVAC technicians, property managers, machine repairers) needing limited authorization, and corporate employers seeking framework agreements to train multiple employees. Its core platform is a Moodle-based eLearning portal that delivers 24/7 access to recorded teacher-led lessons, instructional videos, and mathematical/electrical walkthroughs, bundled with course materials (SEK Handbok 444, El-vis, EasyEL software) and a mandatory one-day practical laboratory session held at three physical sites in Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Sundsvall. Four products are offered: Auktorisation AL (24,800 SEK) for full low-voltage authorization, Auktorisation B (9,800 SEK) for limited authorization, Auktoriserad Elinstallatör A (high-voltage add-on delivered via partner Trainor), and Elsäkerhet vid Arbete – Installation (safety e-learning endorsed by SEK Svensk Elstandard).

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer one-time course fees with optional interest-free installment plans, and a B2B corporate contract channel providing framework agreements to electrical companies. The company is part of Apave Group since 2023, and in January 2026 was merged into Trainor Sverige AB, the Nordic region's leading electrical safety eLearning provider, ending its status as a standalone legal entity. Headcount is 1-10, the geographic footprint is Sweden-only, and revenue is undisclosed. Distribution is a hybrid of self-serve website sales, consultation-driven corporate sales, and three physical lab sites for the practical component.

Name

Distansia

Legal name

Distanskunskap Scandinavia AB

Website

https://distansia.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Distansia (legal: Distanskunskap Scandinavia AB) is a Sweden-based eLearning provider offering 100% distance courses for AL, B, and A electrical authorization to working electricians and corporate employers, now merged into Trainor Sverige AB within the Apave Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lerum

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: Distansia generates revenue through direct course sales to individual electricians and electrical workers. Courses are priced at fixed rates (24,800 SEK for AL, 9,800 SEK for B) with optional installment payment plans. The company also offers promotional pricing during campaigns.
2. Corporate Contract Sales: B2B revenue stream where companies contract Distansia for employee training, providing long-term recurring revenue through framework agreements with favorable terms for corporate customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Distansia provides 100% distance-based theoretical education courses that prepare working electricians and adjacent trade professionals in Sweden to apply for electrical authorization (Auktorisation AL, B, and A) from Elsäkerhetsverket, plus an electrical safety e-learning course. Courses are delivered through an online education portal with teacher support, recorded lessons, instructional videos, and bundled materials, supplemented by a mandatory practical lab day at one of three physical Swedish locations.

Product overview

Distansia offers a unified e-learning platform for electrical authorization distance education in Sweden, comprising four distinct courses: Auktorisation AL (full low-voltage authorization), Auktorisation B (limited authorization), Auktoriserad Elinstallatör A (high-voltage add-on), and Elsäkerhet vid Arbete – Installation (electrical safety). All courses are delivered 100% online via the Distansia training portal with teacher support, featuring pre-recorded lessons, video tutorials, and mathematical problem walkthroughs. A practical laboratory day is conducted at physical locations in Stockholm, Gothenburg, or Sundsvall. Course materials including SEK Handbok 444, El-vis, and EasyEL are included. The platform is accessible 24/7 with flexible study pace and up to two years to complete.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auktorisation AL 100% distance-based theoretical education course that prepares working electricians in Sweden to apply for AL (full low-voltage) authorization from Elsäkerhetsverket, enabling them to perform electrical installations on all types of low-voltage installations up to 1000V. Includes bundled materials (SEK Handbok 444, El-vis, EasyEL), teacher support, and a mandatory practical lab day. Priced at SEK 24,800 (campaign SEK 18,500).
• Auktorisation B 100% distance-based e-learning course that prepares professionals in Sweden to apply for the limited B authorization from Elsäkerhetsverket, enabling them to perform restricted electrical work on low-voltage systems (installing/moving outlets, light fixtures, and connecting electrical equipment within existing branch circuits). Priced at SEK 9,800 with an installment plan.
• Auktoriserad Elinstallatör A Teacher-led distance education course for electricians who already hold AL authorization, adding high-voltage training to qualify for full A authorization covering both low- and high-voltage installations. Delivered in partnership with Trainor.
• Elsäkerhet vid Arbete – Installation 100% distance e-learning course following SS-EN 50110-1 that helps participants understand electrical safety regulations, plan safer work, and reduce accident risks. Recommended by SEK Svensk Elstandard. Targeted at electricians and adjacent professionals who need a standalone electrical safety credential.

Quantifiable outcome

• Auktorisation AL estimated completion: ~5 months at 2 evenings/week study pace
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apave GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, both Trainor and Distansia are part of Apave Group - a global company with over 150 years of experience managing technical, environmental, human, and digital risks. This partnership provides Distansia with access to international resources, global expertise in safety training, and the backing of a major international organization focused on risk management.
• TrainorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistansia is a part of Trainor - Norden's leading education company within electrical safety and eLearning. Trainor is described as 'Nordens ledande utbildningsföretag inom elsäkerhet.' The partnership allows Distansia to leverage Trainor's curriculum expertise and market position across the Nordic region. Distansia resells certain Trainor courses (such as Auktorisation A - High Voltage) through its platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD (Nordic training): Global certification and training conglomerate that delivers electrical safety and compliance training in the Nordics. Overlaps with Distansia on electrical-safety courses but competes from a much broader enterprise/compliance portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas (Nordic training): International testing, inspection and certification group with a Nordic training arm covering electrical safety and conformity. Competes as a broader-risk incumbent rather than a specialist authorization education provider.

Direct peers

• Praktiska Sverige: Swedish vocational school chain delivering electrician and installation programs for youth and adults. Competes on the same authorization-readiness value proposition through more classroom-led delivery.
• Lernia: Major Swedish vocational and workforce training provider offering electrician and electrical-installation programs. Competes for both individual learners and corporate B2B training contracts across Sweden.
• Yrkesakademin (YA): Swedish vocational education provider delivering electrician and technical programs across multiple campuses. Targets working adults and corporate upskilling, overlapping with Distansia's B2B motion.
• NTI Gymnasiet (AcadeMedia): Swedish secondary and vocational school operator offering electrical programs at gymnasium and adult levels. Competes in adjacent (younger) segments of the same electrician training pipeline.
• Movant (AcadeMedia): Swedish vocational training operator owned by AcadeMedia, delivering adult vocational programs including electrical installation. Targets the same working-adult authorization market through blended classroom and online formats.
• Hermods: One of Sweden's largest distance-learning providers, offering vocational and professional courses including electrical subjects. Competes with Distansia on the distance/flexible study model for adult learners seeking credentials.
• Trainor: Nordic market leader in electrical safety eLearning and Distansia's sister brand under Apave Group. Distansia already resells Trainor's Auktorisation A (high-voltage) course, and both operate in the same regulatory space targeting electrician authorization.
• Astar (AcadeMedia): Swedish vocational education provider (part of AcadeMedia) offering electrician and electrical-installation training programs. Competes for the same working electrician segment seeking AL/B authorization, primarily through classroom-based delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Distanskunskap
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/distansia
• Instagraminstagram.com/distansia_

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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