FIESC Planalto Norte

What FIESC Planalto Norte does

FIESC Planalto Norte is a regional unit of FIESC (Federação das Indústrias do Estado de Santa Catarina), operating as part of the Brazilian industrial education system known as SESI SENAI/SC. It delivers vocational, technical, continuing education, professional extension, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses, alongside basic and secondary education levels, to individuals seeking industrial and professional qualifications across the Planalto Norte region of Santa Catarina and the broader state. The course catalog spans 17 industry verticals including foods, automotive, automation and electronics, construction, energy, IT, metalworking, maritime, textile/fashion, and pulp and paper, with delivery via both in-person classroom instruction and a 100% EAD (distance learning) modality hosted at cursos.sesisenai.org.br.

The underlying technology stack centers on a self-serve online course portal with open enrollment, supporting filtering by area, price, and modality, and is supplemented by a blog (blog.sesisenai.org.br) for content marketing and a WhatsApp channel (+55 48 98422-0162) for direct enrollment inquiries. No proprietary AI/ML, adaptive learning, or intelligent tutoring systems are evidenced; the technology is positioned as a standard EAD delivery platform rather than an AI-native education product.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition and enrollment fee-based, with courses offered at variable price points including promotional pricing. The institution does not operate as a traditional equity-backed venture; as a non-profit federation unit, FIESC Planalto Norte is funded by industry contributions and government support within the Sistema S framework. The stated headcount of 1-10 reflects the regional unit's administrative footprint, while instructional capacity is delivered through the broader SESI SENAI/SC federation infrastructure across Santa Catarina.

Name

FIESC Planalto Norte

Legal name

FIESC - Federação das Indústrias do Estado de Santa Catarina

Website

https://cursos.sesisenai.org.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FIESC Planalto Norte is a regional unit of FIESC operating the SESI SENAI/SC vocational and technical education platform, serving individual students across the Planalto Norte region of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It delivers courses spanning 17 industrial verticals via in-person and 100% online formats, funded through tuition and industry contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAAANAL

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAIAH

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Summer/Winter Schools & Short-Term Academic Programs

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Technical education
• Industrial apprenticeships
• Distance learning courses
• Professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition and Enrollment Fees: SESI SENAI/SC generates revenue through tuition and enrollment fees for its vocational, technical, undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. The institution offers courses at various price points including promotional offerings. Revenue comes from both in-person classroom-based training and online distance learning (EAD) programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FIESC Planalto Norte, operating as SESI SENAI/SC, delivers vocational, technical, and professional education across 17 industrial sectors through the cursos.sesisenai.org.br platform. Offerings span apprenticeship, professional courses, technical courses, high school (including integrated Ensino Médio SENAI), undergraduate, postgraduate, extension, and continuing education programs, available both in-person and 100% EAD. The regional unit serves the Planalto Norte area of Santa Catarina as part of the broader Sistema FIESC non-profit industrial federation.

Product overview

SESI SENAI/SC is an educational platform offering vocational and professional training courses through FIESC (Federação das Indústrias do Estado de Santa Catarina). The platform operates a multi-tier product architecture consisting of: (1) Course types spanning Apprenticeship (Aprendizagem Industrial), Professional Courses (Cursos Profissionalizantes), Technical Courses (Cursos Técnicos), Continuing Education, Professional Extension, Undergraduate (Graduação), and Postgraduate (Pós-Graduação); (2) Educational levels including Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, High School, and SENAI High School; (3) Industry-specific training areas covering 17 sectors including Foods, Automation and Electronics, Automotive, Pulp and Paper, Construction, Energy, IT, Textile/Fashion, and others; and (4) Course delivery modalities including 100% EAD (distance learning) and in-person formats. The platform also provides a blog content resource for career guidance and industry insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aprendizagem Industrial (Industrial Apprenticeship) Industrial apprenticeship training program for young learners entering the workforce, combining classroom instruction with practical training in industrial environments.
• Cursos de NR (Normas Regulamentadoras) Regulatory compliance training courses covering Brazilian workplace safety standards (Normas Regulamentadoras) for industrial workers and employers needing certification.
• Cursos Profissionalizantes (Professional Courses) Short-cycle professional qualification courses across multiple industry areas, available both in-person and 100% online (EAD), designed for rapid workforce entry and skill certification.
• Cursos Técnicos (Technical Courses) Mid-length technical education courses providing industry-recognized technical qualifications, with open enrollment for 2026/2 intake and available across all 17 industry verticals.
• Educação Continuada (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for working professionals seeking ongoing skill development and updates in industrial and technical fields.
• Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) Youth and adult education program (EJA) providing basic education credentials for learners returning to complete primary or secondary studies.
• Educação Infantil (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education program for young children delivered through SESI schools (escolasesisc.com.br).
• Ensino Fundamental (Elementary Education) Elementary education program delivered through SESI schools (escolasesisc.com.br) for school-age children.
• Ensino Médio (High School) Standard high school program offered through the SESI SENAI course portal.
• Ensino Médio SENAI Integrated dual-education high school program combining the regular high school curriculum with technical vocational training, also serving as preparation track for WorldSkills competitions.
• Extensão Profissional (Professional Extension) Short-format professional extension courses for skill-specific updates and targeted learning in industrial and technical disciplines.
• Graduação (Undergraduate) Undergraduate degree programs delivered through the SESI SENAI course portal.
• Pós-Graduação (Postgraduate) Postgraduate specialization programs for professionals seeking advanced credentials in industrial and technical fields.
• Cursos 100% EAD (100% Distance Learning Courses) Online distance learning course modality enabling students to study 100% remotely at any time and from any location, filtering available courses by EAD type.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEST SENAT: Sistema S entity focused on transport-sector workers, providing vocational training and continuing education. Comparable as a fellow non-profit S-system federation using payroll-tax funding and open-enrollment courses with similar online and in-person delivery.
• SENAC (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial): Another Brazilian 'Sistema S' entity offering vocational and professional courses across commerce, services, and adjacent industries. Directly comparable as a non-profit, federally-backed competitor with the same tuition-based model and EAD/in-person delivery across Brazil.
• SENAI (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial) - National: The national umbrella of the same organization FIESC Planalto Norte belongs to. Operates with identical course catalog (apprenticeship, technical, professional) in every Brazilian state; directly comparable in product mix, target learner, and delivery model.

Emerging players

• Alura: Brazilian online education platform with strong focus on technology, professional development, and continuing education. Comparable as an EAD-first competitor in courses like IT, management, and industrial skills, with a self-serve subscription model.

Broad incumbents

• Yduqs (Estácio, Ibmec, IDOMED):
• Cogna Educação: Major Brazilian private education company operating Kroton, Vasta, and Saber brands across K-12, higher education, and professional courses. Comparable as a scaled private-sector alternative to FIESC's professional and undergraduate offerings, especially in EAD.

Regional players

• ETEC (Escolas Técnicas Estaduais de São Paulo): São Paulo state technical schools offering comparable technical high school and professional courses to public and private audiences. Comparable product mix in technical education, but operates in a different state and is publicly funded.
• IFSC (Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina): Federal Institute offering free technical and undergraduate courses across Santa Catarina, including campuses near Planalto Norte. Direct regional competitor in technical and vocational education, distinguished by public funding and tuition-free model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fiesc-planalto-norte

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about FIESC Planalto Norte