Fleksibel utdanning Norge

What Fleksibel utdanning Norge does

Fleksibel utdanning Norge (FuN), doing business as Flexible Education Norway, is a Norwegian non-profit membership organization founded in 2008 (per company_history; firmographics lists 1968) and headquartered at Frivillighetens hus, Chr. Krohgs gate 10, Oslo. It operates as Norway's largest network for flexible and lifelong learning, serving independent distance education institutions, public universities and colleges, private institutions, and training centers for business and industry. FuN has 12 employees and runs no proprietary technology products; its portfolio is built around network services rather than software.

Its core offerings are membership services, the FuNKon annual conference (FuNKon26 in Oslo, November 24, 2026), the Årets nettpedagog award recognizing excellence in online teaching, the Kvalitetsveilederen (Quality Guide for Flexible Learning) handbook available online and in print, and co-development of international Nordplus and Erasmus+ projects including '100% Online' (2023-2025), 'A Lifetime of Learning' (2025-2027), and 'Maximising the potential of flexible learning' (2025-2027). The organization also convenes panels at national political events such as Arendalsuka on AI in assessment, workplace learning, and the role of regional study centers.

FuN's revenue model is a hybrid of recurring membership fees paid by its member institutions and government grants from the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research administered through the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). No public pricing or financial figures are disclosed. Distribution is direct membership sales within Norway, supplemented by international co-development partnerships with Nordplus, Erasmus+, ICDE, Universitetet i Innlandet, OEB, Norske utdannings- og studiesentre (NU), Campus Kongsvinger, Noroff fagskole, and Open Innovation Lab of Norway.

Name

Fleksibel utdanning Norge

Legal name

Fleksibel utdanning Norge

Website

https://fleksibelutdanning.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fleksibel utdanning Norge is a Norwegian non-profit membership network connecting universities, colleges, and training centers offering flexible and lifelong learning, delivering conferences, quality guides, and policy advocacy funded by member fees and HK-dir government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Network Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Strategy, Instructional Design & Content Development (BPACANAG), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Flexible learning network
• Education quality assurance
• Lifelong learning services
• Professional development conferences
• Online education resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

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 fees and government funding: FuN is funded by its members through membership fees and receives funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research via The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir).

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fleksibel utdanning Norge (FuN) operates a membership-based network for Norwegian providers of flexible learning and education, including independent distance education institutions, public universities and colleges, private institutions, and training centers for business and industry. It facilitates collaboration across its members, develops quality assurance tools (such as the FuN Kvalitetsveilederen / Quality Guide), organizes the annual FuNKon conference, awards the Årets nettpedagog prize, and represents members' common interests through policy advocacy in flexible and lifelong learning.

Product overview

Fleksibel utdanning Norge (FuN) operates as a membership-based network organization rather than a traditional software product company. Its portfolio consists of network services, educational resources, and events. The core offerings include the FuNKon annual conference, the Kvalitetsveilederen (Quality Guide) for flexible learning implementation, the Årets nettpedagog award recognizing excellence in online education, and membership services connecting providers of flexible learning across Norway. Additionally, FuN manages international Nordplus projects including 'A Lifetime of Learning' and '100% Online' focused on advancing flexible education practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FuNKon Conference (Fleksibel utdanning Norge Konferansen) Annual flagship conference organized by FuN for flexible and lifelong learning professionals, featuring keynotes, workshops, networking, and the Årets nettpedagog award ceremony. Target audience includes educators, instructors, and administrators working with flexible, online, and digital-supported education.
• Årets nettpedagog (Online Educator of the Year Award) Annual recognition awarded to individuals or teams who teach, develop, or facilitate flexible learning. The award includes financial support for an educational purpose and conference attendance, recognizing excellence in online and flexible teaching across Norwegian education.
• FuN Kvalitetsveilederen (Quality Guide for Flexible Learning) A comprehensive handbook/quality guide for planning and conducting flexible teaching, training, or education with digital support. Available as an online resource and optionally as a physical book for educators and institutions implementing flexible learning.
• FuN Medlemskap (Membership) Membership in Norway's largest network for flexible and lifelong learning, providing access to resources (including the FuN Quality Guide), events (including FuNKon), collaboration, professional development, and representation of common interests to educational institutions across Norway.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICDE (International Council for Open and Distance Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2027Cooperation partner for the Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference 2027 (February 15-17), an international biennial conference on flexible education and lifelong learning organized by Universitetet i Innlandet.
• The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)coreOthersGovernment funding partner providing financial support to FuN through the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. HK-dir also organizes conferences that FuN participates in, such as the Fagskolekonferansen and the Conference for Higher Education.
• NordpluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for international education projects including 'A Lifetime of Learning' (2025-2027) and '100% Online' (2023-2025). Nordplus is a Nordic cooperation program for lifelong learning.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for the project 'Maximising the potential of flexible learning' (2025-2027), supporting international development of flexible education practices.
• Norske utdannings- og studiesentre (NU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with Norway's education and study centers. FuN and NU co-host events including sessions at Arendalsuka and annual network gatherings at Campus Kongsvinger.
• Noroff fagskoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on panels and discussions about education and work, such as the Arendalsuka session 'Lære før – eller lære på jobb?' exploring the intersection of AI and workplace learning.
• Open Innovation Lab of Norway (OIL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuN participates in the OIL network, attending events such as Innovasjonsdagen 2026 focused on innovation as competitive advantage.
• Universitetet i Innlandet – Senter for livslang læringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference 2027. FuN is a collaboration partner for this major international biennial conference on flexible education.
• OEB (Online Educa Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuN is an OEB partner, providing member discounts to this global digital learning conference held annually in Berlin since 1994.
• Campus KongsvingercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of FuN's annual network gathering for study centers. Campus Kongsvinger and FuN collaborate on events showcasing flexible education provision in regional Norway.
• Mapei ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational company that has partnered with Campus Kongsvinger to provide workplace learning, demonstrating how study centers support business growth through flexible education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA): EAEA is the European-level umbrella for adult and lifelong learning providers, with policy and project work analogous to FuN's Nordplus and Erasmus+ engagements. EAEA serves a broader learner-stage scope, but its advocacy and network model are directly comparable to FuN's.

Direct peers

• ICDE (International Council for Open and Distance Education): ICDE is the global membership body for open and distance education, convening governments, institutions, and practitioners — directly parallel to FuN's mission of advancing flexible and lifelong learning at a national/regional level. FuN is already listed as an ICDE cooperation partner for Lillehammer 2027.
• EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network): EDEN is the pan-European professional network for distance, open, and e-learning practitioners, organizing conferences, workshops, and policy work. It is the closest direct counterpart to FuN's role as a national flexible-learning network coordinating universities, colleges, and private providers.
• Norske utdannings- og studiesentre (NU): NU is FuN's sister Norwegian member organization representing the country's study centers, delivering regional flexible learning. FU and NU co-host panels and annual network gatherings, making NU both a strategic partner and a directly comparable convening body in the same domestic niche.
• Open Education Global: Open Education Global is an international network promoting open education, sharing models, and policy advocacy similar to FuN's mandate. It operates a comparable membership-and-conference model aimed at expanding access to flexible learning.

Emerging players

• Online Learning Consortium (OLC): OLC is a US/global community advancing quality digital learning at higher-ed institutions, with member-driven events, workshops, and research outputs. Its mission and membership model closely parallel FuN's Quality Guide, FuNKon conference, and policy advocacy work.
• UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association): UPCEA is a US-based membership association serving professional, continuing, and online education in universities — a clear analog to FuN's function of representing flexible-learning providers and convening them around quality, advocacy, and professional development.

Regional players

• Ako Aotearoa: Ako Aotearoa is New Zealand's national centre for tertiary teaching excellence, supporting educators across vocational and higher education with resources, workshops, and policy input. It mirrors FuN's role as a domestically-focused convening and quality-support body for flexible/online learning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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