Ferskvandscentret Kursus

What Ferskvandscentret Kursus does

Ferskvandscentret Kursus is the continuing education division of Den selvejende institution Ferskvandscentret, a Danish self-governing non-profit institution founded in 1987 and headquartered in Silkeborg, Denmark. The organization delivers professional development courses and multi-module education programs focused on water, environment, and nature sectors, serving water supply utilities, wastewater operators, municipal environmental authorities, agricultural advisors, and biodiversity professionals across Denmark (with select international delivery to Greenland). Its course catalog spans 13 topical categories — including wastewater, groundwater, industrial environment, soil contamination, climate and circular economy, agricultural environment, management, nature, planning, and biodiversity — supplemented by six certification-track education programs (Afløbsoperatør, Spildevandsoperatør, Vandløbstekniker, Miljøsagsbehandler, Projektleder, and the mandatory work environment education).

The institution operates an enterprise field sales model built around an open course catalog (per-participant fees ranging from ~1,955 kr to 13,365 kr excluding VAT), multi-module certification programs, and bespoke custom courses delivered on-site at client locations, at the Silkeborg facilities, or via online/distance learning. Course delivery combines a hybrid online/in-person platform with practice-oriented pedagogy that pairs theory with excursions, case work, and field exercises; physical courses are hosted at co-located conference hotels (Vejlsøhus Hotel og Konferencecenter and Gl. Skovridergaard Hotel og Konferencecenter) with single-room accommodation, meals, and access to AQUA Akvarium & Dyrepark. A small 19-person internal team coordinates content development and administration, while teaching is delivered by a network of approximately 400 external expert instructors drawn from active sector practitioners.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees from open course enrollments, multi-module education programs, and custom courses, with credentialing partnerships through DANVA (Danish water sector association) and Erhvervsakademi Aarhus anchoring formal diploma recognition (including 5 ETCS points for the new NIS2 program). Notable named clients include Vordingborg Forsyning, Halsnæs Forsyning, Miljøstyrelsen (Danish EPA), and Bolig- og Planstyrelsen (Housing and Planning Agency). The institution operates as a self-governing entity under Managing Director Jakob Beck Wætjen, with no external ownership, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Ferskvandscentret Kursus

Legal name

Den selvejende institution Ferskvandscentret

Website

https://fvc-kursus.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ferskvandscentret Kursus is a Danish non-profit continuing education provider offering 100+ courses and certification programs in water, environment, and nature sectors, serving utilities, municipalities, and government agencies across Denmark and Greenland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Environmental Training

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language & Communication Continuing Education (EDAAAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB), Irrigation Systems & Water Management (Ag) (EDAOAOAG)

Keywords

• Water sector training
• Environmental continuing education
• Wastewater operator certification
• Biodiversity professional development
• Work environment education

Headquarters

HQ city

Silkeborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Open Course Enrollment: Individual course fees charged per participant. Prices range from approximately 1,955 kr to 13,365 kr excluding VAT. Includes course materials, accommodation for multi-day courses, meals, and access to AQUA.
2. Education Program Fees: Multi-module education programs (Spildevandsoperatør, Afløbsoperatør, Vandløbstekniker, Miljøsagsbehandler, Projektleder) that lead to formal education certificates
3. Custom/Bespoke Course Fees: Tailored courses developed for specific organizations, delivered on-site, at Ferskvandscentret, or online. Pricing negotiated per engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ferskvandscentret Kursus operates Denmark's most comprehensive continuing education program in the water, environment, and nature sectors, delivering more than 100 open-enrollment courses and six multi-course certified education programs (Drainage Operator, Wastewater Operator, Watercourse Technician, Environmental Case Handler, Project Manager, and Mandatory Work Environment Education) to over 2,000 professionals annually. Offerings are delivered on-site at Silkeborg facilities, online, and through bespoke courses tailored to client organizations and delivered on-location, including international engagements such as in Greenland.

Product overview

Ferskvandscentret Kursus is a comprehensive education and training provider offering over 100 courses and 6 multi-course education programs focused on water, environment, and nature sectors in Denmark. The core offering consists of an open course catalog organized into 13 topic categories (wastewater, groundwater, industrial environment, soil contamination, climate/circular economy, agricultural environment, management, nature, planning, biodiversity, etc.) and six education programs leading to professional certifications (Afløbsoperatør, Spildevandsoperatør, Vandløbstekniker, Miljøsagsbehandler, Projektleder, and mandatory work environment education). Supporting offerings include online courses, custom/tailored courses delivered at client sites or Ferskvandscentret, NIS2 training programs with ETCS credits, Forum for Biodiversitet knowledge network, and supplementary work environment education modules. The institution trains over 2,000 participants annually and provides courses for municipal employees, utility companies, advisors, and environmental professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kurser (Course Catalog) Over 100 open-enrollment short courses organized into 13 thematic categories including wastewater, groundwater, industrial environment, soil contamination, climate and circular economy, agricultural environment, management, nature, planning, biodiversity, and water environment. Designed for professionals in Danish water utilities, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Uddannelsesforløb (Education Programs) Six multi-module certified education programs leading to formal professional credentials: Afløbsoperatør (Drainage Operator), Spildevandsoperatør (Wastewater Operator), Vandløbstekniker (Watercourse Technician), Miljøsagsbehandler (Environmental Case Handler), Projektleder (Project Manager), and Den lovpligtige arbejdsmiljøuddannelse (Mandatory Work Environment Education). Target employees of water utilities, wastewater companies, and municipalities.
• Online Kurser (Online Courses) Distance learning courses accessible from home or workplace via video conference, including standalone online courses and online components blended with physical sessions. Allows professionals to attend remotely.
• Bestillingskurser (Custom Courses) Tailored courses developed to meet the specific needs of individual organizations. Can be based on existing open courses or fully customized. Delivered at the client location, at Ferskvandscentret's Silkeborg facilities, or online. Examples include wastewater sampling, environmental assessment, and occupational health risk training. Delivered internationally including in Greenland.
• NIS2 Uddannelsesforløb Two-course program covering NIS2 directive requirements and practical implementation, developed in partnership with Erhvervsakademi Aarhus. Completion of both courses plus exam grants 5 ECTS points approved within the diploma course IT Security Governance at Erhvervsakademi Aarhus.
• Forum for Biodiversitet Knowledge network for biodiversity professionals with four annual knowledge days, bringing together municipalities, companies, advisors, and experts working with biodiversity in practice. Includes contributions from SEGES Innovation on biodiversity and grazing strategies.
• Supplerende arbejdsmiljøuddannelse (Supplementary Work Environment Education) Supplementary work environment education program consisting of Module A and Module B for leaders and work environment representatives in the utility sector, covering both physical and psychological work environment topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 professionals trained annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erhvervsakademi AarhuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Erhvervsakademi Aarhus to offer NIS2 education programs. When participants complete both NIS2 courses plus exam, they receive 5 ETCS points approved as part of the diploma course 'IT Security Governance' at Erhvervsakademi Aarhus.
• DANVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDANVA (Danish water sector association) collaborates with Ferskvandscentret to develop and offer the mandatory work environment education tailored for leaders and employees in the supply sector.
• Vejlsøhus Sport & OutdoorminorOthersPartnership with Vejlsøhus Sport & Outdoor for social activities at physical courses, offering team-building activities like mountain biking, kayaking, yoga, and other outdoor experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• DHI Group: Denmark-based global water and environment consultancy that also delivers specialized training and capacity-building in water modeling and management to utilities, overlapping Ferskvandscentret's end-customers internationally.

Direct peers

• VIA University College: Large Danish university college offering professional bachelor programs and continuing education in environmental management, water, and nature — overlapping target audience of municipal and utility employees.
• Rørcenter: Danish water and wastewater knowledge center affiliated with the sector that delivers specialized courses, demonstrations, and continuing education for water utility staff — narrow but directly overlapping niche.
• UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole: Danish professional higher education institution offering continuing education and academy programs in environment, laboratory technology, and sustainability for working professionals in Denmark.
• Erhvervsakademi Aarhus: Danish professional higher education institution that is both a collaboration partner (NIS2 ETCS pathway) and a direct competitor in Danish CE/diploma programs for working professionals in water, environment, and IT sectors.
• SEGES Innovation: Danish agricultural knowledge and innovation center that develops and delivers practitioner training to farmers and advisors. Both an active partner on Forum for Biodiversitet and a parallel continuing-education provider in adjacent Danish green-sector verticals.

Others

• Dansk Standard: Danish national standards body that delivers standardization and certification training across environment, water, and quality management — adjacent ecosystem player selling training into the same regulatory compliance budgets.

Broad incumbents

• DTU (Technical University of Denmark): Denmark's leading technical university with DTU Learn continuing education programs in water, environment, and sustainability — a broader, more research-oriented competitor for advanced practitioner training.
• Teknologisk Institut: Denmark's largest applied research and continuing education organization, offering courses and certification across water, environment, energy, and food. Directly comparable B2B CE model serving Danish professionals, but at much larger scale and across many more verticals.
• Aalborg Universitet (AAU): Major Danish university with strong water and environmental engineering research, running continuing education and diploma programs that compete for the same municipal and utility professional audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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