NAESA International

What NAESA International does

NAESA International is a US-based non-profit professional certification organization founded in 1969, headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota, that administers the Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) credential, the de facto industry-standard qualification for elevator inspectors across North America. The organization operates through four regional chapters (Canadian, Central, Eastern, and Western) and serves an estimated 101-250 employee footprint delivering certification, training, and continuing education to elevator inspectors and inspection supervisors.

NAESA's product portfolio centers on three layers: (1) core certification, including the QEI Certification, QEI Training Course and Exam, and the Inspector Trainee Program (delivered in-person and online at $2,800 per participant); (2) continuing education delivered through multiple formats - 5-hour webinars ($195-$225), 8-hour code update seminars ($200-$225), regional workshops ($435-$484 in Canada, $300 for Wisconsin Symposium), and on-demand video modules; and (3) governance products including recertification tracking, code of ethics enforcement, and approval of third-party continuing education providers. Maintenance of the QEI credential requires 1.0 CEUs annually for inspectors and 1.3 CEUs for inspection supervisors, creating mandatory recurring engagement.

NAESA generates revenue through four streams: annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), training course and exam fees (one-time), webinar and CEU session fees (one-time), and regional workshop/symposium fees (one-time). The go-to-market is event-driven and primarily self-service: inspectors register directly through naesai.org for QEI courses, exams, webinars, and workshops, while regional chapters and The PROGRESS newsletter drive mid-funnel member engagement. The organization is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent entity, or external ownership.

Name

NAESA International

Legal name

NAESA International

Website

https://naesai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NAESA International is a US non-profit founded in 1969 that administers the Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification, training courses, and continuing education for elevator inspectors and supervisors across North America through regional chapters, workshops, webinars, and an annual symposium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Training Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

Keywords

• Elevator inspector certification
• QEI training programs
• Continuing education CEU
• Elevator safety training
• Professional membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Mankato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for inspectors and industry professionals seeking QEI certification and access to resources.
2. Training Course Fees: QEI training courses and exam fees, including Inspector Trainee Program ($2800 members), in-person multi-day training events.
3. Webinar and CEU Fees: Continuing education webinars and workshops with per-session pricing for members and non-members ($195-$225 for 5-hour webinars).
4. Workshop and Symposium Fees: Regional workshops and annual symposiums including Wisconsin Elevator Symposium ($300) and Canadian Region workshops ($435-$484).

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NAESA International is a non-profit professional membership organization that delivers Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification, initial training and examination, and recurring continuing education (CEU) programming for elevator inspectors and inspection supervisors across North America. Its offering spans multi-day in-person QEI training courses and exams, an Inspector Trainee Program, ongoing workshops, code-update seminars, webinars, on-demand video instruction, and annual industry symposiums, all delivered through regional chapters in the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

NAESA International provides QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification and training services for the elevator inspection industry. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio consisting of core certification programs (QEI Certification, QEI Training Course and Exam, Inspector Trainee Program), continuing education through multiple delivery formats (5-Hour Webinars, 8-Hour Code Update Seminars, Regional Workshops, On-Demand Videos), and industry events such as the Wisconsin Elevator Symposium. The training is delivered through in-person courses at various US locations, online webinars, and on-demand video instruction, with a focus on elevator safety standards and code compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QEI Certification Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification program covering initial certification, recertification cycles, and inspection supervisor credentials for elevator inspection professionals across North America.
• QEI Training Course and Exam Comprehensive multi-day in-person training program that prepares candidates for QEI certification, including coursework and standardized examination, conducted at hotels across the United States.
• Inspector Trainee Program Structured online training program for individuals seeking to become certified elevator inspectors, delivered as a webinar with capacity limits and approval-based enrollment at $2,800 per attendee.
• 5-Hour Webinar Series Online continuing education webinar series (Part A and Part B) delivering required CEU hours for inspector recertification, priced at $195 for members and $225 for non-members per session.
• 8 Hour Code Update Seminar In-person seminar providing code update training for elevator inspectors, available at multiple U.S. locations, priced at $200 for members and $225 for non-members.
• Canadian Region Workshops Regional in-person workshops held in Canada (Saskatoon, SK and Markham, ON) providing qualifying CEUs for certified inspectors, consultants, and elevating device mechanics.
• Wisconsin Elevator Symposium Annual industry symposium hosted by NAESA and the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, combining educational sessions with a golf outing at $300 per attendee.
• On-Demand Video Instruction Self-paced video-based continuing education content available online for inspectors seeking flexible CEU options outside scheduled live events.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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