What Poly Cert does

Poly Cert (legal entity: Poly Cert Belgelendirme Ve Eğitim Hizmetleri LTD. ŞTİ., also doing business as Polybelge) is a Turkish private limited company that operates as an authorized personnel certification body (Yetkilendirilmiş Belgelendirme Kuruluşu) under the Mesleki Yeterlilik Kurumu (MYK), holding authorization number YB-0105 since 26 July 2017 for construction and 28 July 2017 for electrical qualifications. The company is also accredited by the Türk Akreditasyon Kurumu (TÜRKAK) under the TS EN ISO/IEC 17024 international personnel certification standard. Poly Cert's primary customers are individual workers and job seekers in Turkey's hazardous and very hazardous regulated trades — construction, electrical, welding, machinery, logistics, and commerce — who require a legally recognized MYK professional qualification certificate (Mesleki Yeterlilik Belgesi) to be employed in their occupation; a secondary segment comprises employers in those sectors that must verify workforce certification compliance. Operations are delivered through two physical exam centers (Kocaeli/İzmit headquarters and İzmir/Bornova) covering the Marmara and Aegean regions of Turkey.

The portfolio spans six certification categories — Construction (İnşaat), Electrical (Elektrik), Welding (Kaynak), Machine (Makine), Logistics (Lojistik), and Commerce (Ticaret Meslekleri) — covering more than 50 specific profession-level combinations across skill levels 2 through 5. The underlying delivery technology is a proprietary web platform (polycert.voc-tester.com) that handles candidate registration, exam scheduling, results, certificate status, and İşsizlik Sigortası Fonu (Unemployment Insurance Fund) government-teşvik eligibility checks, and is integrated with the MYK national certification registry so that issued certificates can be publicly verified. Candidates apply online or via WhatsApp support, and certifications are issued upon successful completion of theory (T1) and practical (P1/P2) exams conducted at the physical centers. Pricing is one-time per candidate, denominated in Turkish Lira inclusive of VAT, with tiered minimum-qualification fees (e.g., Köprülü Vinç Operatörü Level 3 theory at 1,500 TL up to Elektrik Tesisatçısı Level 5 at 17,250 TL) plus discounted renewal paths (exam-based or proof-based without exam, typically 2,250 TL). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: SEO-optimized blog and city-targeted content drive top-of-funnel discovery, an online self-service portal converts at the bottom of the funnel, and WhatsApp supports mid-funnel engagement.

In September 2024 Poly Cert voluntarily requested, and the MYK Management Board approved (decision E-44172204-110.05.02-3352, dated 13/09/2024), suspension of its certification authority for the 12UY0085-4 Metal Sac İşlemeci Seviye 4 qualification at the company's own request; all other qualification areas remained operational and the firm continues to operate both exam centers. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

Poly Cert

Legal name

Poly Cert Belgelendirme Ve Eğitim Hizmetleri LTD. ŞTİ.

Website

https://polybelge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Poly Cert is a Turkish MYK-authorized certification body (YB-0105, TÜRKAK-accredited under TS EN ISO/IEC 17024) that issues legally recognized professional qualification certificates to individual workers across construction, electrical, welding, machinery, logistics, and commerce trades, operating exam centers in Kocaeli and İzmir.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Certification Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK)

Keywords

• Vocational certification services
• MYK certification body
• Professional qualification certificates
• Personnel certification programs
• Occupational safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Izmit

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification and Examination Fees: Poly Cert charges candidates fees for each unit/module of a national qualification. Fees are quoted in Turkish Lira (TL) inclusive of VAT and vary by occupation, level, and exam type. Each occupation has a minimum qualification fee covering all required units. Fees include both theory (T1) and practical (P1, P2) exam components. Renewal fees are lower than initial certification fees, and proof-based renewal (without exam) is available at a reduced rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Poly Cert is a Turkish certification body authorized by the Mesleki Yeterlilik Kurumu (MYK — Turkish Vocational Qualification Authority) and accredited by TÜRKAK under ISO/IEC 17024 to conduct theoretical and practical examinations and issue nationally recognized professional qualification certificates (Mesleki Yeterlilik Belgesi) for individuals working in hazardous and very hazardous occupations. The certification portfolio covers welding, construction, electrical work, machinery operation, elevated work platforms, forklifts, logistics and transportation, and commerce-related occupations, serving individual workers, job seekers, and corporate employers seeking compliant workforce certification.

Product overview

Poly Cert operates as a unified certification platform offering MYK (Mesleki Yeterlilik Kurumu) professional qualification certification services across six major occupational categories: Construction (İnşaat), Electrical (Elektrik), Welding (Kaynak), Machine (Makine), Logistics (Lojistik), and Commerce (Ticaret Meslekleri). The portfolio includes over 50 specific profession certifications spanning various skill levels (2-5). The service integrates an online application system (polycert.voc-tester.com) enabling candidates to apply, schedule exams, view results, and verify certificates. The company holds YB-0105 authorization from MYK since July 2017, with TÜRKAK accreditation, operating under TS EN ISO/IEC 17024 personnel certification standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MYK Professional Qualification Certificate (Mesleki Yeterlilik Belgesi)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mesleki Yeterlilik Kurumu (MYK)coreOthers · 28 July 2017Poly Cert operates as a formally authorized certification body (Yetkilendirilmiş Belgelendirme Kuruluşu) under MYK's regulatory oversight. MYK grants authorization to conduct examinations and issue professional qualification certificates according to national qualifications (ulusal yeterlilikler) in authorized occupational areas.
• Türk Akreditasyon Kurumu (TÜRKAK)coreOthers · 28 July 2017Poly Cert is accredited by TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency) or by accreditation bodies operating under multilateral recognition agreements with the European Accreditation Association (EA). Accreditation is conducted according to the TS EN ISO/IEC 17024 standard for personnel certification bodies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with Turkish presence. Offers ISO/IEC 17024-style personnel certification services alongside broader TIC services, comparable in regulatory positioning to Poly Cert though with much wider service breadth.
• Kiwa: European testing, inspection, and certification group with accredited personnel certification capabilities. Comparable to Poly Cert on regulated personnel certification mechanic and ISO/IEC 17024 alignment, though operating across multiple TIC verticals at scale.
• SGS: World-leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm with Turkish operations. Has accredited personnel certification offerings analogous to Poly Cert's MYK-authorized services, but typically targets enterprise customers and operates at significantly greater scale.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification company that operates accredited personnel certification programs (including in Turkey) under ISO/IEC 17024-equivalent frameworks. Comparable to Poly Cert as a regulated personnel certifier serving regulated trades, though far broader in scope and geography.
• Intertek: Global assurance and testing company operating accredited certification-of-persons programs internationally, with Turkish coverage. Comparable to Poly Cert on the personnel certification mechanic but at vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and customer breadth.
• TÜV Austria: Central European certification body with a recognized Turkish presence (TÜV Austria Türkiye) providing certification services including for persons. Overlaps with Poly Cert on accreditation-backed, regulated personnel certification, with broader geographic reach.
• TÜV Rheinland: International certification body with personnel certification services and Turkish operations, accredited for certifying persons across multiple technical domains. Overlaps with Poly Cert's regulated, accreditation-backed certification model but operates across product, system, and personnel certification globally.
• DEKRA: German-based TIC and certification company offering personnel certification services internationally, including in Turkey. Comparable certification model to Poly Cert, with deep specialization in technical trades and far larger geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/polycert

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Poly Cert