BestBrains Academy

What BestBrains Academy does

BestBrains Academy is a Danish private training company (BestBrains Academy P/S, CVR DK39214008) headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark, and active since at least 2018. It operates an event-driven go-to-market in which cohorts are scheduled on specific dates throughout the year and delivered either online or in person at venues in Copenhagen (Christianshavn, Nikolaj Plads, Vester Farimagsgade). Its product surface is a portfolio of short-form certification courses for professionals, centered on two thematic axes: AI literacy and practitioner training on one side, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification on the other. Core offerings include the proprietary AI Practitioner certification (aligned with EU AI Act compliance standards), AI-enabled Product Owner, AI-Empowered SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe AI-Empowered Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), and a dedicated AI kursus for ledere (AI course for managers) in which participants build a personal 'leader-GPT' assistant.

The underlying 'technology' is a content and methodology layer rather than a software platform: structured workflow templates (notably the AI-WORKFLOW for Product Owners: bring product input, give AI context, get a draft, review as Product Owner, make product decision, create team-ready output), a Human-in-the-Loop training framework, and reusable prompt engineering content. Distribution is direct via the company's website, supplemented by free community meetups ('Byg med AI') and email/newsletter marketing. The firm holds accredited partner status with Scaled Agile Inc. for official SAFe certifications and participates in the Finanskompetencepuljen financing program for Denmark's financial sector.

Commercial mechanics are fee-based professional services. Per-participant pricing is set in Danish Kroner, with VAT added, and ranges from approximately kr. 3,995 for a one-day course to kr. 10,500 for POPM and kr. 18,000 for a four-day combined POPM & SSM bundle. Early bird discounts and group rates (3+ participants) exist, and a 30-day cancellation policy applies. The company states 1-10 employees and has no disclosed revenue, external funding, or parent company; key personnel are partners Jesper Thaning, Heidi Hedegaard Kristensen, and Bent Jensen, with leadership advisor Jeppe Glahn. Customer evidence spans enterprise, mid-market, and public-sector buyers, with named logos including Saxo Bank, Nordea, BEC, Danske Bank, Ericsson AB, Nexigroup, Smallworld Nordic, Nine Consult, Monsterlab, Dansk Flygtningehjælp, and DR Kultur Børn og Unge.

Name

BestBrains Academy

Legal name

BestBrains Academy

Website

https://bestbrainsacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BestBrains Academy is a Danish professional training company delivering AI literacy, AI Practitioner certification (EU AI Act aligned), and SAFe agile certification courses for enterprise and mid-market teams in Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (61142), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

AI Tutoring Systems (Conversational Tutors, Homework Helpers) (EDAFAFAC)

Keywords

• Agile certification training
• AI literacy courses
• SAFe methodology training
• Professional development workshops
• Corporate AI education

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Courses: The company generates revenue through fee-based training courses delivered in both online and in-person formats. Courses are priced per participant with VAT added. Early bird discounts are available for some courses. The primary revenue stream comes from AI practitioner courses, SAFe certifications, and leadership programs.
2. Certification Services: Revenue is generated through certification exams and assessments that are included in course fees. The AI Practitioner certification and various SAFe certifications (POPM, SSM) provide recognized credentials to participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BestBrains Academy delivers fee-based instructor-led professional training courses in two primary domains: AI literacy (for practitioners, product owners, and managers) and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications. Courses are sold per-participant with group and early-bird discounts, and the curriculum combines proprietary AI workflow templates with deep agile methodology expertise for non-technical enterprise learners.

Product overview

BestBrains Academy is a Danish training company offering instructor-led AI and Agile/SAf e methodology courses. Their portfolio centers on practical AI integration training including the AI Practitioner certification (EU AI Act-aligned), AI-enabled Product Owner, and various SAFe certification courses (POPM, SSM, SAFe Agilist) with AI components. The company also offers specialized courses for managers (AI kursus for ledere), free community meetups, and bundled certification programs. All courses emphasize responsible AI use, human-in-the-loop practices, and practical application of AI tools in professional workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Practitioner

Quantifiable outcome

• Certification aligned with EU AI Act compliance standards for human-AI interaction, governance, and accountability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ProsaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Prosa is an IT professional association in Denmark. BestBrains Academy collaborates with Prosa to host free hands-on meetup events like 'Byg med AI' (Build with AI) focused on coding, tools, and collaboration with AI. The meetups are held at Prosa's venue in Copenhagen.
• Scaled Agile Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBestBrains Academy is an accredited partner for delivering SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) courses and certifications. They offer official SAFe 6.0 certifications including POPM, SSM, and SA. Official materials from Scaled Agile Framework are included in courses.
• FinanskompetencepuljencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinanskompetencepuljen is a financing initiative for the financial sector in Denmark. Selected SAFe courses from BestBrains Academy are available through this financing program. Employees of financial sector organizations whose employers participate in Finanskompetencepuljen may have course expenses covered.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Scrum.org: Global provider of Scrum and agile training, certifications (PSM, PSPO), and professional scrum courses. Comparable to BestBrains' agile certification offerings, though Scrum.org does not own SAFe.
• Scaled Agile, Inc. Framework owner for SAFe and the entity that accredits BestBrains Academy as a training partner. Comparable because Scaled Agile also runs its own instructor-led training and certification ecosystem for POPM, SSM, and SAFe Agilist.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering AI, agile, and professional development courses from universities and companies. Comparable to BestBrains' AI Practitioner and leadership courses as an alternative delivery channel for the same learners.
• Pluralsight: Technology skills training platform with AI, cloud, and software development courses. Comparable to BestBrains' AI and AI-for-Product-Owner curriculum as a competing enterprise upskilling channel.

Direct peers

• DeepLearning.AI: AI education provider founded by Andrew Ng offering short courses, specializations, and certificates on generative AI, prompt engineering, and AI agent design. Comparable to BestBrains' AI Practitioner and AI leadership courses in target audience and curriculum topic.
• Østerbye Consult: Danish agile and SAFe consultancy and training partner offering certified SAFe courses in Denmark. Directly comparable by geography, delivery model, and SAFe-accredited course portfolio.
• International Institute for Learning (IIL): Global SAFe training and consulting partner offering accredited POPM, SSM, Leading SAFe, and SAFe certification courses. Closely comparable delivery model (instructor-led, enterprise-focused) to BestBrains Academy's SAFe portfolio.
• Radtac (A Consalia Company): UK-based SAFe training partner and agile consultancy offering certified SAFe courses and enterprise agile coaching in Europe. Comparable scope and channel to BestBrains, with a broader regional footprint.
• Agilify: Accredited SAFe training partner delivering accredited SAFe courses and agile transformation consulting. Comparable to BestBrains as a SAFe SPC-led training organization selling course-based certifications to enterprise clients.

Emerging players

• DataCamp: Online training platform specializing in data, AI, and Python skills for professionals. Overlaps with BestBrains' AI Practitioner curriculum as a substitute for self-paced AI literacy training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BestbrainsDk
• Facebookfacebook.com/academy.dk
• Instagraminstagram.com/bestbrains_academy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bestbrains-academy-ps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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