Suomen Ensiapukoulutus

What Suomen Ensiapukoulutus does

Suomen Ensiapukoulutus Oy is a Finnish first aid, occupational safety, and compliance training company headquartered in Helsinki (Valimotie 21), originally founded in 2008 and formerly branded Safedo. The company operates as a subsidiary of Presto-konserni (Presto Group), a Nordic leader in fire safety, first aid, and training services. It serves three customer segments: enterprises and organizations requiring statutory first aid and workplace safety certification, Finnish cities and municipalities, and private individuals seeking personal certifications. The company self-describes as Finland's largest first aid training organization, running a nationwide trainer network capable of dispatching instructors across all of Finland on short notice and delivering open-enrollment courses in more than 20 cities alongside customized on-site corporate sessions.

The product portfolio centers on certified courses: SPR (Finnish Red Cross) first aid training (EA1, EA2, and Hätäensiapukurssi variants), Työturvallisuuskortti occupational safety card training authorized by TTK, SFS 6002 electrical safety training, IATA-pre-approved and Traficom-assessed dangerous goods transport courses (IATA DGR for air, VAK/ADR for road, lithium battery handling), driver professional competence (Ammattipätevyyskoulutus), hot work, chemical and ATEX safety, and industrial safety/maintenance/process training inherited through the POHTO acquisition. Delivery occurs across four channels: in-person classroom, hybrid (online theory plus practical session), instructor-led webinar via Microsoft Teams, and self-paced e-learning through the verkkokurssit.seak.fi platform. The company also retails defibrillators (Mediana, HeartSine Samaritan, Reanibex, Zoll, Lifepak) and first aid supplies.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-participant course fees, with individual course prices ranging from €79 (di-isocyanate online) to €1,380 (IATA DGR initial) and group bookings typically priced at €1,690-€2,900 for 10-20 participants. First aid courses are Kela-reimbursable up to 60% for employers, creating a structural demand driver. Go-to-market is sales-led via a national phone booking center (010 5251 260), a public course calendar, and a corporate request-a-quote flow. The parent group has executed four acquisitions in approximately 14 months (Verkkokoulu.com Suomi Oy, Cargo Safe Oy, FAST Oy, POHTO Oy), indicating an active consolidation strategy around the Suomen Ensiapukoulutus platform rather than organic-only expansion.

Name

Suomen Ensiapukoulutus

Legal name

Suomen Ensiapukoulutus Oy

Website

https://suomenensiapukoulutus.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Suomen Ensiapukoulutus is Finland's largest first aid and occupational safety training company, offering SPR-certified first aid, dangerous goods, electrical safety, and workplace compliance courses to enterprises, municipalities, and individuals nationwide as part of Presto Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• First aid training
• Occupational safety training
• Dangerous goods transport training
• Driver competency training
• Electrical safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. First Aid Training Courses: SPR-certified first aid courses including EA1, EA2, and emergency first aid courses delivered in-person, webinar, and online formats. Revenue generated through course fees per participant or group bookings.
2. Occupational Safety Training: Workplace safety training including Työturvallisuuskortti (Occupational Safety Card), electrical safety (SFS 6002), hot work training, and other workplace safety certifications.
3. Dangerous Goods Transport Training: IATA DGR, VAK/ADR, and other dangerous goods transport certifications for air, sea, and road transport.
4. Professional Competence Training: Driver professional competence training including truck, forklift, and wheel loader certifications.
5. Defibrillator Sales: Sale of defibrillators including Mediana, HeartSine Samaritan, Reanibex, Zoll, and Lifepak brands with 5-year warranties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Suomen Ensiapukoulutus organizes official Finnish Red Cross (SPR) certified first aid training courses and a broad portfolio of occupational and work safety training across Finland. Courses are delivered via classroom, webinar, online self-paced, and hybrid formats through a nationwide trainer network, and cover first aid (EA1, EA2, Emergency First Aid 4h/8h), electrical safety (SFS 6002), dangerous goods transport (IATA DGR, VAK/ADR, lithium batteries), driver competency, hot work, chemical safety, and workplace safety certifications. The company also sells defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid supplies.

Product overview

Suomen Ensiapukoulutus operates as a training services company offering a broad portfolio of certified safety, first aid, and compliance training courses primarily for Finnish workplaces. The core offering consists of an online course platform (Verkkokurssit) hosting self-paced e-learning alongside scheduled webinars and blended delivery models. The product range spans SPR (Finnish Red Cross) first aid courses (EA1, EA2, Emergency 8h, Emergency 4h, and sector-specific variants for electrical work and childcare), SFS 6002 electrical safety training, dangerous goods transport (IATA DGR air, VAK/ADR road, lithium battery handling), driver competency and occupational safety card (Työturvallisuuskortti) programs, hot work training, chemical safety, workplace safety, and industrial maintenance training acquired from POHTO. The company also sells defibrillators and first aid supplies. Courses are available in Finnish, English, Estonian and Russian, and target both open enrollment (individuals and organizations) and custom group bookings. First aid training qualifies for Kela reimbursement under Finnish social insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPR First Aid Course EA1 (16 hours) Comprehensive official Finnish Red Cross (SPR) certified first aid training covering CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, poisoning and emergency response; valid 3 years and recognized across Europe. Offered as classroom, webinar, blended and online courses for individuals and organizations.
• SPR Emergency First Aid Course 8 hours Official SPR certified first aid training covering first aid basics plus in-depth treatment of common medical emergencies including seizures, fractures, sprains, stroke and diabetes. Valid for 3 years. Available as online course, webinar, blended format and classroom training.
• SPR Emergency First Aid Course 4 hours Entry-level official SPR emergency first aid course teaching life-saving minimum skills: unconsciousness, CPR, AED, choking and bleeding. Valid for 3 years. Also offered in sector-specific variants (electrical work, children, automotive) and in webinar or classroom formats.
• SPR First Aid Course EA2 (Advanced)

Quantifiable outcome

• Courses are Kela-reimbursable up to 60% for eligible employers

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• POHTO OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026POHTO (Teollisuuden ja turvallisuuden koulutukset) transition to Presto brings industrial safety, maintenance and process training to Suomen Ensiapukoulutus offering. Scheduled for July 3, 2026.
• FAST OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026FAST Oy acquisition by Presto Group strengthens training business in Northern Finland, combining local expertise with broader national capabilities.
• Cargo Safe OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025Presto expands dangerous goods services by acquiring Cargo Safe Oy, combining training, packaging services, and shipping arrangements.
• Verkkokoulu.com Suomi OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2025Presto Group acquisition of Verkkokoulu.com Suomi Oy strengthens digital learning solutions. Founded 2013, known for user-centered pedagogy, strong online learning expertise, and ability to produce training packages for organizations.
• Presto GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company - Nordic leader in fire safety, first aid, and training services. Part of SEAK Group. Has acquired multiple training companies to expand offerings.
• Suomen Punainen Risti (Finnish Red Cross)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial SPR training program provider authorized to deliver SPR-certified first aid courses including EA1, EA2, and Hätäensiapukurssi programs.
• Työturvallisuuskeskus (TTK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized TTK training provider for Työturvallisuuskortti (Occupational Safety Card) certification.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-approved training provider for IATA DGR dangerous goods air transport certifications.
• Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial training provider for Traficom-certified courses including driver competence training, dangerous goods transport, and professional certifications.
• Kela (Social Insurance Institution of Finland)coreOthersKela reimburses employers up to 60% of first aid training costs. Company courses meet Kela requirements with trainers being healthcare professionals with first aid instructor qualifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• American Red Cross: Largest first aid training provider in the United States, offering CPR, AED, workplace first aid, and safety training with a comparable national delivery network and certification model. Geographic non-overlap with SEAK but very similar business model.
• St John Ambulance: UK-based first aid training organization with a comparable business model: certified workplace first aid courses, CPR/AED training, and emergency response programs delivered through a national trainer network. Highly comparable operationally but operates in a different geography.
• Svenska Röda Korset (Swedish Red Cross): Swedish Red Cross, the direct Nordic equivalent of Finnish Red Cross. Provides first aid and emergency response training in Sweden with a similar model (certified courses, national trainer network, CPR/AED focus), serving as a geographic benchmark for SEAK's potential Nordic expansion.

Others

• Terveystalo: Largest private occupational healthcare provider in Finland. Complementary rather than competing; Terveystalo often refers customers to first aid training providers like SEAK and partners on workplace health programs, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant.
• Työturvallisuuskeskus (TTK): Finnish occupational safety authority that administers the Työturvallisuuskortti (Occupational Safety Card) program which SEAK is authorized to deliver. Not a direct competitor; functions as an ecosystem/standards body whose authorizations underpin SEAK's commercial offering.
• SFS Finnish Standards: Finnish national standards body whose SFS 6002 electrical safety standard underpins one of SEAK's major course offerings. Functions as an ecosystem enabler, setting the standards against which SEAK trains, rather than competing directly.

Direct peers

• SPEK (Suomen Pelastusalan Keskusjärjestö): Finnish central organization for rescue services that operates safety and rescue training programs, including SPEK-approved hot work training (a category SEAK also delivers). Competes in the broader workplace safety training market in Finland.
• Suomen Punainen Risti (Finnish Red Cross): Owns the SPR first aid certification program that SEAK is authorized to deliver, and runs its own first aid training operations. Competes directly with SEAK in the Finnish first aid training market and is both a partner (as certification owner) and partial competitor.
• Falck Finland: Nordic leader in ambulance, fire safety, and first aid training services with significant Finnish operations. Offers workplace first aid, occupational safety, and emergency response training comparable to SEAK's core offerings, and serves as the most direct head-to-head competitor in Finland.

Broad incumbents

• Presto Group: Parent company and Nordic leader in fire safety, first aid, and training services. Operates a broader portfolio across fire safety equipment, compliance services, and multiple training brands across the Nordics, with SEAK as the primary Finnish first aid training subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Investors

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