Cedros
Cedros is a privately held Portuguese occupational safety consulting and training company, delivering OPITO, GWO, NEBOSH, and STCW-certified courses, ISO management system consulting, and IPAS hardware from a four-location network anchored by its Safety Technical Training Center in Palmela.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersSão Mamede De Infesta, Portugal
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Cedros does
Cedros (legal entity: Centrajuste – Centro de Estudos e Desenvolvimento de Recursos Organizaçõens e Sistemas, Lda.) is a Portuguese privately held consulting and training company specializing in occupational health and safety, headquartered in Castro Verde with operational presence across four locations in Portugal — most notably the Safety Technical Training Center in Quinta do Anjo/Palmela. Its core offering combines classroom and e-learning training with industrial safety consulting, integrated management systems implementation (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001/27001), risk assessment services (psychosocial, ergonomic, confined space, working at heights, ATEX/SEVESO), and a proprietary hardware line (IPAS ultrawideband machine-man collision detection, with an AI-based IVIEW+ variant) distributed in partnership with Ente – Modern Technologies.
The company is differentiated by a dense certification stack (OPITO, GWO, NEBOSH, STCW/DGRM, DGERT, ACT, DGS, OEUK/OGUK medicals, Repsol-recognized) that enables delivery of internationally recognized offshore, wind energy, maritime, and general occupational safety training. Practical training is supported by capital-intensive simulation infrastructure (HUET pool, confined-space and height simulators, fire training area, wind energy zone, live electrical work area), complemented by proprietary methodologies such as an 8-phase psychosocial risk assessment and the SST: A Viragem interactive theatre co-developed with PRAXISD.
Commercially, Cedros runs a hybrid revenue model: per-participant fees on certified courses (€70–€2,050), project- or retainer-based consulting engagements, in-house and open-enrollment training delivery, an e-commerce shop for safety equipment via WooCommerce/Easypay, and EU Portugal 2020 co-financing for the QUAINTINOV training-center project. GTM is primarily enterprise field sales with event-driven demand generation (Safety Day workshops, TTX, team building, keynote sessions), targeting Oil & Gas, Wind Energy, Maritime, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Corporate HR/L&D customers in Portugal and, via international certifications, beyond.
Cedros firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cedros
- Legal name
- Centrajuste – Centro de Estudos e Desenvolvimento de Recursos Organizações e Sistemas, Lda.
- Website
- https://cedros.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Cedros is a privately held Portuguese occupational safety consulting and training company, delivering OPITO, GWO, NEBOSH, and STCW-certified courses, ISO management system consulting, and IPAS hardware from a four-location network anchored by its Safety Technical Training Center in Palmela.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cedros industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Occupational Health and Safety Training and Consulting
- NAICS
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)
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Where Cedros is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São Mamede De Infesta
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Cedros business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Professional Training Services: Cedros generates revenue primarily through professional training services, including inter-company (open enrollment) courses with published schedules, and intra-company (customized in-house) training programs. Revenue is earned on a per-participant or per-course basis. Training is available in-person (presencial), e-learning, and blended (b-learning) modalities. Courses include OPITO-certified programs, GWO wind energy training, NEBOSH certifications, HUET, STCW, Repsol-recognized courses, and general SST training.
- Consulting Services: Revenue from consulting engagements covering integrated management systems implementation (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001), asset management, risk management, industrial safety, industrial licensing, environmental licensing, ergonomic assessments, and psychosocial risk assessments. Billed on a project or retainer basis.
- E-commerce – Equipment Sales: Cedros operates an online shop (cedros.pt/loja) selling maritime equipment, height work and confined space equipment, health and well-being products, and general protection equipment and solutions. Revenue is one-time per transaction, processed via Easypay (credit card, Multibanco reference, bank transfer). Delivery within 5 working days; free shipping for orders above €100.
- Digital Content Production: Cedros produces custom digital content (videos, tutorials) for clients in the area of occupational safety and other domains, available in simulation, demonstration, and interview formats. Revenue is project-based.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | OPITO BOSIET with CA-EBS – 3-day offshore safety course in Palmela |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | OPITO FOET with CA-EBS – 1-day refresher course in Palmela |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | OPITO HUET with CA-EBS – 1-day helicopter underwater escape training in Palmela |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | SEVESO – Major Industrial Accidents training (E-Learning or in-person) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Working at Heights training – initial course (8 hours) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Confined Spaces training – initial course |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | NEBOSH IGC – International General Certificate (E-learning) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | STOP – Safety Training Observation Program awareness training (4 hours) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Safety Culture for Managers and Supervisors (4 hours) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Leader Coach training (14 hours) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Immersive Leadership Program (15 hours) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | NP 4590:2023 – Organizational Well-being and Happiness Management System training |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Online shop – equipment shipping |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Cedros product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cedros is a consulting and training company specialised in occupational health and safety, delivering accredited technical training programmes (OPITO, GWO, NEBOSH, STCW, Repsol-recognised), management systems and industrial/environmental licensing consulting, and psychosocial risk assessment services. It also supplies safety equipment through an e-commerce channel and operates the IPAS Intelligent Proximity Alert System as a proprietary hardware offering.
Product overview
Cedros (Centrajuste – Centro de Estudos e Desenvolvimento de Recursos Organizações e Sistemas) is a consulting and training company offering a portfolio of complementary services: classroom and e-learning training programs (including OPITO offshore, GWO wind energy, NEBOSH, STCW, and Repsol-recognized courses), industrial safety consulting services (integrated systems management, asset management, engineering and solutions), and a proprietary hardware product (IPAS collision detection system). The company operates a Safety Technical Training Center in Palmela with specialized practical training infrastructure. Services are delivered through various modalities including in-company training, inter-company training, e-learning, and event-based programs such as team building, theatrical performances, and keynote speaker sessions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Safety Technical Training Center: Dedicated training facility in Quinta do Anjo – Palmela for practical safety and emergency training including HUET, offshore, confined spaces, and height work training
Products and services
- OPITO Offshore Safety Training (BOSIET, HUET, FOET)
Quantifiable outcome
- NEBOSH IGC course enables recognition of health and safety competencies anywhere in the world
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Cedros
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Cedros technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Cedros partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- CIGE – Centro Internacional de Gestão de Emergências (International Emergency Management Center)minorIn 2014, Cedros signed a cooperation protocol within CIGE, whose main objective is to provide theoretical and practical training in civil protection areas, including prevention and safety in emergency management.
- European Agency for Workplace Health and Safety (EU-OSHA)coreCedros, in partnership with EU-OSHA, develops a series of awareness actions targeting the general population and professionals through public events and workshops covering various areas of Occupational Safety and Health. This partnership enhances Cedros's credibility and reach in occupational safety across Portugal.
- ACT – Autoridade para as Condições do TrabalhocoreCedros, in partnership with ACT (Portuguese Authority for Working Conditions), develops awareness actions and workshops for the general population and professionals on various occupational safety and health topics, aligning with national regulatory priorities.
- AISET – Associação da Indústria da Península de SetúbalminorCedros is an associate of AISET and participates in events promoted by the association while also organizing events through it. AISET's goal is the promotion and dynamization of industry in the Peninsula of Setúbal.
- APQ – Associação Portuguesa para a QualidademinorCedros is an associate of APQ, whose purpose is the promotion and dissemination of theoretical and practical knowledge in Quality and Excellence in Portugal. This supports Cedros's management systems consulting practice.
- IPBeja – Instituto Politécnico de BejaminorCedros established a protocol with IPBeja for cooperation in training, sharing, and production of scientific knowledge between Cedros and the polytechnic institute.
- IPS – Polytechnic Institute of SetúbalminorThrough this partnership, Cedros and IPS aim to contribute to the valorization and development of society through activities involving creation, development, diffusion, and transfer of knowledge.
- Ertecna Lda (Sinalux – Photoluminescent Safety Signage)minorThrough the partnership with Sinalux, Cedros provides its clients — in training actions and via the SIC information platform — access to the most appropriate safety signage for each professional activity and branch of activity.
- Estarreja Volunteer FirefightersminorCedros developed a protocol with the Estarreja Volunteer Firefighters to promote events and training initiatives.
- Manitou PortugalminorIn partnership with Manitou, Cedros — through its events — enables the general community and its clients to benefit from demonstrations of a range of equipment marketed by Manitou that comply with the latest legal obligations. This enables best-practice demonstrations in trainings and demonstrations.
- APSEI (Associação Portuguesa de Segurança contra Incêndios)minorAPSEI is a partner of Cedros. APSEI members receive a discount on the NEBOSH IGC course fee as part of a commercial agreement between the two organizations.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cedros competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Maersk Training: Denmark-based training provider delivering STCW, OPITO, and GWO certified programs to offshore wind, oil & gas, and maritime clients. Competes directly with Cedros for offshore and maritime safety training mandates.
- Survivex: UK-based offshore safety training specialist (part of the 3t Energy Services group) delivering OPITO-certified BOSIET, HUET, FOET and GWO courses. Most direct competitor to Cedros's Palmela-based offshore training offering.
- RelyOn Nutec: Netherlands-based specialist in offshore, maritime, and wind energy safety training including OPITO and GWO certified courses. Direct competitor to Cedros in the same certification verticals, with multi-country training center network.
- Apave: French-headquartered independent TIC group specializing in risk management, occupational safety, environmental consulting, and ISO certification. Closest European mid-cap analog to Cedros's integrated training + consulting + inspection model.
- ISQ: Portuguese private non-profit technical institute offering welding, NDT, and occupational safety training, plus ISO consulting. Most direct domestic Portuguese peer, competing for the same Lisbon/Porto/Southern Portugal enterprise accounts.
Broad incumbents
- TÜV Rheinland: German TIC major providing occupational safety training, ISO management systems certification, and industrial inspection across Europe. Competes with Cedros for German and Iberian multinational accounts needing standardized EHS qualifications.
- SGS: World's largest TIC company with extensive occupational health and safety training, ISO systems certification, and industrial inspection services. Competes head-to-head with Cedros for multinational EHS training contracts and ISO 9001/14001/45001 consulting mandates.
- DNV: Norway-based classification and certification society deeply embedded in maritime and offshore energy. DNV's maritime training services and GWO-recognized offerings directly overlap with Cedros's STCW seafarer and offshore wind portfolios.
- Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) major offering occupational safety consulting, ISO management systems certification, and HSE training. Cedros's Director-General previously led Bureau Veritas's Security Department in Portugal, signaling direct overlap on enterprise EHS services.
- TÜV SÜD: Global TIC organization offering occupational health and safety training, ISO certification, and industrial risk consulting. Direct overlap with Cedros on ISO 9001/14001/45001 consulting and HSE training programs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Cedros social profiles
Digital presenceCedros compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Cedros financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Cedros leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Cedros funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Cedros M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Cedros
What does Cedros do?
Cedros is a consulting and training company specialised in occupational health and safety, delivering accredited technical training programmes (OPITO, GWO, NEBOSH, STCW, Repsol-recognised), management systems and industrial/environmental licensing consulting, and psychosocial risk assessment services. It also supplies safety equipment through an e-commerce channel and operates the IPAS Intelligent Proximity Alert System as a proprietary hardware offering.
Is Cedros a public or private company?
Cedros is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cedros founded?
Cedros was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Cedros based?
Cedros is headquartered in São Mamede De Infesta, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does Cedros make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Professional Training Services are the primary driver. The others are consulting Services, E-commerce – Equipment Sales and digital Content Production.
Who are Cedros's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Maersk Training, Survivex, RelyOn Nutec, Apave and ISQ. Broad incumbents are TÜV Rheinland, SGS, DNV, Bureau Veritas and TÜV SÜD.
Does Cedros have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cedros.
What industry is Cedros in?
Cedros's product category is Occupational Health and Safety Training and Consulting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAANAJ, Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications, with a secondary code of EDAAALAF, Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD). Its NAICS code is 5416 and its SIC code is 8200.