Hard Hat Training

What Hard Hat Training does

Hard Hat Training is an online safety training provider delivering OSHA-aligned courses to workers and employers in construction, general industry, maritime, and human resources sectors. It is operated as a branded vertical under parent company 360training, founded in 1992 and based in Austin, Texas, with a headcount of 11-50. The company distributes an extensive catalog of hundreds of self-paced courses through its own e-commerce website (hardhattraining.com) using a 360training-hosted LMS, and supports three primary delivery formats: online self-paced courses, reusable DIY training kits (which include supporting course materials), and Train-the-Trainer certification programs that confer lifetime certification (valid until standards change). A fourth format — downloadable OSHA-aligned video training — is sold directly on the site alongside physical safety items such as pendant warning tags and printed safety posters. The platform exposes certificate verification through verify.360training.com and is accessible 24/7 on desktop and mobile devices.

The company monetizes almost entirely through one-time course purchases, with course prices ranging from $39.99 for entry-level courses (e.g., NFPA 70E arc flash) to $79.99 for equipment-operator courses (aerial lift, forklift, excavator) and up to $264.99 for specialty regulatory programs such as the 40-hour HAZWOPER course. Bulk discounts are offered to businesses training multiple employees, and the Train-the-Trainer program includes a reusable training kit at no additional cost, creating a multiplier effect that expands the addressable workforce per transaction. Hard Hat Training serves both individual consumers (DTC self-serve) and small-to-mid businesses (a dedicated "Information for Businesses" portal and a Resellers/Affiliates program), with content available in USA English, USA Spanish, Cal-OSHA, and Canadian English variants to serve multiple regulatory regimes from a single operating footprint.

Name

Hard Hat Training

Legal name

360training

Website

https://hardhattraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hard Hat Training, a brand operated under parent company 360training, delivers OSHA-aligned online, DIY kit, and train-the-trainer safety courses to construction, general industry, maritime, and HR workforces across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Handling & Response Training (EDAOAMAL)

Keywords

• OSHA safety training
• Workplace compliance training
• Online safety courses
• Train the trainer programs
• Construction safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online Course Sales: Individual online courses sold directly to customers for self-paced training. Course prices range from $39 to $79 depending on the course. One-time purchase model with immediate access upon payment.
2. DIY Training Kits: Self-guided training kits for organizations wanting to conduct their own OSHA-aligned training. Includes courses and supporting materials. Reusable by certified trainers.
3. Train the Trainer Programs: Certification courses that qualify individuals to train others using the company's training kits. Includes training kit at no additional cost. Results in lifetime certification.
4. Safety Training Videos: Purchase of OSHA-aligned safety training videos for workplace training purposes.
5. Bulk/Corporate Training: Discounted pricing for businesses requiring multiple employee trainings across their workforce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hard Hat Training sells OSHA-aligned online safety training courses, reusable DIY training kits, train-the-trainer certification programs, and standalone safety training videos for construction, general industry, maritime, and human resources sectors. Courses cover equipment operation (aerial lifts, forklifts, cranes, excavators), hazardous materials (HAZWOPER, NFPA 70E, HazCom), regulatory outreach (OSHA 10/30), and workplace safety topics, with localized variants for USA, Cal-OSHA, Canada, and Spanish-speaking workers.

Product overview

Hard Hat Training is an online safety training platform offering four primary training delivery formats: Online Training Courses (self-paced web-based OSHA Aligned courses), DIY Training Kits (self-administered training materials for organizations), Train the Trainer Programs (certification for individuals to train others), and Video Training (safety training videos for purchase). The company provides courses across four industry verticals: Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and Human Resources. Training is available in English (USA), Spanish (USA), and Canada-specific versions, plus Cal/OSHA-compliant courses. Course topics span equipment operation (aerial lifts, cranes, forklifts, excavators), hazardous materials (HAZWOPER, HazCom, NFPA 70E), regulatory compliance (OSHA 10/30), and workplace safety (fire safety, fall protection, confined spaces). Physical products include Pendant Warning Tags and Safety Posters. Pricing ranges from $39 to $264.99 per course.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Training Courses Self-paced, OSHA-aligned online safety training courses covering construction, general industry, maritime, and HR topics, allowing employers to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores, and enabling individuals to earn certification on demand.
• DIY Training Kits Self-administered training kits containing OSHA-aligned safety training courses and supporting materials for organizations that want to conduct their own in-house training for groups of employees.
• Train the Trainer Certification Online certification courses that certify a single individual to use training kits to train others. The kit is included with the course at no additional cost and is reusable, yielding lifetime certification until standards change.
• Safety Training Videos OSHA-aligned safety training videos available for purchase for workplace training and safety awareness purposes across covered topics.
• OSHA 10/30 Hour Outreach Training OSHA 10 Hour and 30 Hour Outreach Training programs for construction and general industry, offered with free study guides as part of the company's OSHA-aligned training catalog.
• EM 385-1-1 Training Specialty safety training covering EM 385-1-1 military/engineering standards, available in 8-hour refresher and 16-hour formats for federal and military contractor compliance.
• HAZWOPER Training Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training at 8-hour, 24-hour, and 40-hour levels for workers handling hazardous materials and emergency response.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training Electrical safety training covering NFPA 70E standards for arc flash hazard awareness and protection, targeted at workers exposed to electrical hazards.
• Pendant Warning Tags Physical pendant warning tags used with overhead crane and hoist safety warning systems in industrial workplaces.
• Safety Posters Printed safety training posters for posting in workplaces to support safety awareness and training reinforcement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 access to training with mobile-friendly platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vector Solutions: Large workforce e-learning platform serving public sector, utilities, and industrial markets with a broad catalog including safety, HR, and operational training. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering OSHA-aligned safety content as part of a wider training portfolio sold to enterprise accounts.
• National Safety Council (NSC): Established nonprofit safety organization offering OSHA-aligned training, certifications, and safety content across many industries. Comparable incumbent with broader mission and stronger brand authority, competing for the same employer training budgets.
• UL Solutions (PureSafety / UL Training): Global safety science company offering workplace safety training, compliance content, and EHS solutions as part of a broader portfolio. Competes in overlapping safety training categories and with enterprise EHS buyers, though as a much larger incumbent.

Direct peers

• SafetySkills: OSHA-compliant online safety training platform with similar course catalog covering construction, general industry, and HR compliance. Competes head-to-head on e-commerce course sales, multi-seat employer accounts, and OSHA-aligned certification.
• CareerSafe: OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach Training provider focused on youth workforce and career-tech safety credentials. Overlaps with Hard Hat Training's OSHA 10/30 Outreach program offering and serves a similar compliance-driven buyer base.
• OSHA.com (OSHA Education Center): Online OSHA Outreach training provider (OSHA 10/30) with self-paced courses sold direct-to-consumer. Direct competitor in the same OSHA-aligned e-learning category with similar pricing and certification mechanics.
• ClickSafety: Online OSHA-aligned safety training provider offering e-learning courses across construction, general industry, and environmental topics. Directly competes with Hard Hat Training on catalog breadth, OSHA-aligned positioning, and self-serve course purchasing for SMB and enterprise safety buyers.
• Health & Safety Institute (HSI): Provider of workplace safety, OSHA, and CPR/first aid training with both online and blended delivery. Direct competitor offering overlapping OSHA-aligned courses and train-the-trainer programs to similar construction and general industry segments.

Emerging players

• SafetyCulture: Workplace safety platform combining mobile inspection apps with online safety training courses. Comparable as an emerging player expanding from inspection/checklists into OSHA-style training content for similar SMB and mid-market safety buyers.

Others

• 360training (parent platform): Parent e-learning platform under which Hard Hat Training operates as a brand. Provides the LMS, payment infrastructure, and broader enterprise workforce compliance catalog that Hard Hat Training's OSHA-focused offering sits within and depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/hardhattraining
• Instagraminstagram.com/hardhattraining
• Pinterestpinterest.com/hardhattraining
• Xx.com/HardHatTraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hard-hat-training

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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