Heta Utbildningar - Yrkeshögskolan i Härnösand

What Heta Utbildningar - Yrkeshögskolan i Härnösand does

Heta Utbildningar - Yrkeshögskolan i Härnösand is a publicly funded Swedish vocational higher education institution operated by Härnösands kommun, founded in 2006 (transitioned from KY to YH status in 2009). The institution is headquartered in Härnösand, Västernorrland, with 17 employees, and is positioned as Sweden's only authorised provider of CIN2 RES-directive installer certification training and the only INCERT AB Examination Centre for F-gas categories I, II, and V. Its core assets are six YH programmes (Certifierad Kyl- och värmepumptekniker, Driftingenjör Elkraft, Drifttekniker Kraft & värme, Stadsodlare, Underhållsingenjör, and Processtekniker med vätgaskompetens launching autumn 2026) and a portfolio of corporate certification courses covering heat pump, F-gas, CIN2, Superkursen, and customised maintenance training.

The institution's central technical asset is Härnösands Energitekniska Arena (HETA), a 2,600 sqm integrated energy-technology laboratory housing full-scale industrial equipment — steam boilers, condensation turbines, heat pumps, chillers, solar PV, solar thermal, bio-fuel boilers, a wind turbine, battery storage, district heating substations, compressed air systems, and a ~75MW cooling water basin — connected via an ~800A grid tie. HETA is described as unique in Sweden and is the foundation for the institution's hands-on practical training model. Theoretical delivery occurs via the ItsLearning LMS combined with mandatory on-site sessions in Härnösand, with select courses also delivered through Zoom and Microsoft Teams/Webex.

Revenue is generated from two principal streams: (1) government YH programme financing from Myndigheten för Yrkeshögskolan, with students accessing tuition coverage and CSN study finance, and (2) direct B2B corporate training and certification sales priced between SEK 2,100 and SEK 24,500 (excluding VAT) per course. Curriculum and LIA placements are co-developed with 40+ named partners including HEMAB, Umeå Energi, Jämtkraft, Fortum, Vattenfall, Skellefteå Kraft, Sundsvall Energi, Gävle Energi, SCA, Bravida, and Caverion. The institution also participates in partnership-delivered programmes with Lapplands Lärcentra (hydrogen, four-municipality footprint) and Novia University of Applied Sciences (Batterikompetens). Marketing is largely channelled through official MYH directories, Energimyndigheten national CIN2 campaigns, and INCERT/Boverket installer registries.

Name

Heta Utbildningar - Yrkeshögskolan i Härnösand

Legal name

Heta Utbildningar Yrkeshögskolan, Härnösands kommun

Website

https://hetautbildningar.se

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heta Utbildningar is a publicly funded Swedish vocational higher education institution operated by Härnösand municipality, delivering six CSN-eligible YH programmes and corporate certification courses in energy technology at the unique 2,600 sqm HETA laboratory facility, and serving as Sweden's only INCERT Examination Centre and sole CIN2 RES-directive certification provider.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Higher Education and Energy Technology Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Vocational higher education
• Energy technology training
• Heat pump certification
• Industrial maintenance training
• Renewable energy certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Härnösand

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded YH programme tuition: As a publicly funded yrkeshögskola operated by Härnösands kommun, the core YH programmes are financed by the Myndigheten för Yrkeshögskolan. Students receive CSN (Swedish study finance) and tuition is covered by public funds.
2. Corporate / B2B training and certification courses: Short commercial courses for companies and professionals in cooling, heat pumps, F-gas certification, maintenance, solar PV, solar thermal, bio-energy, and electrical work. Delivered as 1–5 day intensive programmes with e-learning components. Pricing per course ranges from approx. SEK 2,100 to 24,500 (excluding VAT).
3. Partner YH programmes (outsourced delivery): Some YH programmes (e.g., Processtekniker med vätgaskompetens) are delivered by partner organisations (Lapplands Lärcentra) with Heta Utbildningar contributing expertise and facilities, creating a revenue-sharing or collaborative funding model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Heta Utbildningar is a publicly funded vocational higher education institution that delivers CSN-eligible YH (yrkeshögskola) programmes in energy technology and sells corporate certification and maintenance training courses (F-gas categories I/II/V, CIN2 RES-directive installer certification, heat pump certification) to Swedish companies. All programmes combine distance learning via ItsLearning with mandatory on-site practical sessions at the Härnösands Energitekniska Arena (HETA), a 2,600 sqm full-scale energy technology laboratory unique in Sweden.

Product overview

Heta Utbildningar - Yrkeshögskolan i Härnösand is a vocational higher education institution (yrkeshögskola) offering a portfolio of programs in energy technology and related fields. The portfolio consists of six main YH (Yrkeshögskole) programs including Certified Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technician, Power Engineer (Elkraft), Power and Heat Operations Technician, Urban Farmer, Maintenance Engineer, and Process Technician with Hydrogen Competence. Additionally, the organization offers corporate training programs for professional certifications including CIN2 (Renewable Energy Directive installer certification) covering bioenergy, solar electricity, solar thermal, and heat pumps; F-gas certification (categories I, II, V); the combined 'Superkursen' for heat pump and F-gas; and customized maintenance training for companies. All programs leverage Härnösands Energitekniska Arena (HETA), a unique 2600 sqm laboratory facility, for hands-on practical training. The organization operates as an authorized examination center for Incert AB certifications and provides e-learning through ItsLearning platform combined with mandatory on-site practical sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates of YH programmes are highly employable due to extensive industry contact and LIA components

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INCERT ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationHeta Utbildningar is an authorised Examination Centre (EC) for INCERT AB, conducting practical and theoretical examinations for F-gas certification (categories I, II, and V) and CIN2 RES-directive certification. Examination results are submitted to INCERT AB which issues the formal certificates. This is the only such examination centre arrangement in Sweden.
• Härnösand Energi & Miljö AB (HEMAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore industry partner for both Elkraft and Kraft & värme YH programmes. Provides LIA placements, guest lectures, and curriculum co-development. Long-standing collaborator in HETA facility development.
• Jämtkraft ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Elkraft and Kraft & värme programmes. Supplies LIA placements and industry expertise for curriculum relevance.
• FortumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Nordic energy company providing LIA placements and industry input for Kraft & värme programme development.
• Umeå Energi ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIA host company for Drifttekniker Kraft & värme. Collaborates on curriculum relevance and provides real-world training environment.
• Bravida Sverige ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge building services company participating in VVS-ingenjör and Kyl- & värmepumptekniker programmes as LIA host and curriculum contributor.
• Vattenfall Service Nordic ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor energy services company providing LIA placements and industry engagement for Elkraft programmes.
• Skellefteå Kraft ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Kraft & värme programme, providing LIA placements and industry knowledge for energy technology education.
• SCA Bionorr / SCA ÖstrandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPulp and paper industry partner providing LIA placements and industry-specific expertise for maintenance and process technology training.
• CaverioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding services and HVAC company active in VVS-ingenjör and Kyl- & värmepumptekniker programmes as LIA host and industry curriculum contributor.
• Sundsvall Energi ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy utility providing LIA placements and industry engagement for Kraft & värme programmes.
• Gävle Energi ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy utility partner for Elkraft and Kraft & värme programmes providing industry connections and LIA opportunities.
• Lapplands LärcentracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead education provider for YH Processtekniker med vätgaskompetens programme. Heta Utbildningar delivers practical training components at HETA while Lapplands manages the broader programme across four municipalities.
• Novia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish YH institution co-delivering the Battery Competence professional training programme. Heta Utbildningar/Campus Härnösand serves as the Swedish venue for practical sessions.
• Myndigheten för Yrkeshögskolan (Swedish Authority for Higher Vocational Education)coreOthersNational government authority that funds, regulates, and quality-assures YH programmes. Heta Utbildningar operates under MYH's framework and receives public funding for its YH programmes.
• Energimyndigheten (Swedish Energy Agency)coreOthersGovernment agency mandated to develop and market the CIN2 RES-directive certification scheme. Commissioned Heta Utbildningar to develop new training programmes aligned with EU requirements.
• Mitt UniversitetetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university partner for Kraft & värme programme, providing academic linkage and potentially credit transfer pathways.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lernia Yrkeshögskola: One of Sweden's largest state-owned vocational training and YH providers, offering broad programme coverage including technical and industrial tracks. Comparable on the YH delivery model and public employment link, but with much broader scope and far larger headcount than Heta's 17-person operation.

Direct peers

• Hermods Yrkeshögskola: One of Sweden's largest YH (yrkeshögskola) providers, offering post-secondary vocational programmes across multiple disciplines including technical and energy-related fields. Comparable to Heta Utbildningar in scale of YH operations, public funding model, and employer-driven curriculum, though with broader programme scope rather than energy-technology specialism.
• TUC Yrkeshögskola: Swedish YH provider under Tjänstemännens Centralorganisation focused on technical and trade-oriented vocational higher education, with programmes delivered via distance learning plus on-site sessions. Operationally similar to Heta's distance-plus-practical model.
• Kyh Utbildning (Eduplanet): A Swedish YH provider group running multiple vocational higher education programmes across Sweden with employer partnerships. Functionally comparable to Heta Utbildningar within the Swedish YH ecosystem, although portfolio is broader and energy is not a specialisation.
• Yrgo (Göteborgsregionen): A Swedish YH provider in Gothenburg offering technical and vocational higher education programmes with strong industry LIA (workplace learning) integration. Comparable to Heta Utbildningar as a YH institution delivering employer-aligned technical programmes, though Yrgo's base is in western Sweden and programmes span several industries.
• IUC Sverige (Industriella Utvecklingscentra): A national network of industrial development centres providing technical upskilling and production-technology training to Swedish manufacturing companies. Directly comparable to Heta's corporate maintenance/process training business and LIA-style industry integration, though distributed across multiple regional centres rather than a single lab facility.

Emerging players

• EU Energy Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs): EU-funded network of regional energy-technology training centres aligned with the Renewable Energy Directive and F-gas regulation. Many EU CoVEs deliver directly comparable installer and technician certifications and could become competitors or partners as the EU-level certification landscape matures.
• Novia University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS partnering with Heta to deliver the Batterikompetens programme, running comparable vocational higher-education and certification offerings in energy and engineering. Material overlap in energy-training content and cross-border EU energy-transition curriculum alignment.

Others

• Kyl- och värmepumpföreningen (SKVP): Swedish industry association for cooling and heat-pump installers that coordinates parts of the certification ecosystem Heta operates within. Member companies receive discounted certification fees at Heta, making the association a distribution channel rather than a peer - but it touches the same installer certification market.
• INCERT AB: The certification body that issues F-gas and CIN2 certificates and has authorised Heta as its sole Swedish Examination Centre. Functions as an enabling partner rather than competitor, but its decision to grant or withhold EC status to additional centres shapes Heta's regulatory moat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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