Quality Norway AS

What Quality Norway AS does

Quality Norway AS is a Norwegian private limited company founded in 1995 that operates as a specialized B2B training and conference provider serving technical, safety, and management professionals in regulated Norwegian industries. The company arranges more than 180 courses and conferences annually for roughly 4,000 participants, with delivery formats spanning physical courses at Norwegian venues (Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger), live digital sessions via Microsoft Teams, and self-paced e-learning with 12-month access. Its curriculum spans crane and lifting operations, construction and real estate (including Norway's leading SHA coordinator program, Koordinatorskolen), industrial maintenance (World Class Maintenance certification, ISO 18436-2 vibration analyst training), electrical panels and switchboards (Tavleskolen, co-developed with Tavleforeningen), fire safety, HSE, project management (PRINCE2, Prosjektskolen, Lederskolen), contracts and procurement, climate/environment, and emerging technology topics.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and segmented by industry vertical, with course/conference fees as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by recurring association membership fees (acting as secretariat for six industry associations: KTF, NBEF, NFV, BFO, Tavleforeningen, LCC-forum) and bespoke corporate in-house training for groups of 10+. Pricing is tiered across standard, member-discounted, and group rates (20% off for 5+ simultaneous registrations from the same company). Quality Norway does not operate a proprietary technology platform — its competitive position rests on regulatory alignment with Norwegian standards (D7, NS series, NEK EN 60204-1, Forskrift om utførelse av arbeid), accredited certification authority, and association-driven distribution rather than software or data assets. The customer mix is diversified across construction (Selvaag, Oslobygg), energy (Sogn og Fjordane Energi, Statnett), oil & gas (CCB Subsea, ROSENBERG WORLEY), industrial (Hareid Group), and maritime (Global Maritime) participants.

Name

Quality Norway AS

Legal name

Quality Norway AS

Website

https://qualitynorway.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quality Norway AS is a Norwegian B2B training and conference provider founded in 1995, running 180+ courses and conferences annually for ~4,000 professionals in crane/lifting, construction, maintenance, electrical, fire safety, and HSE verticals, leveraging secretariat roles for six industry associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry-Specific Technical & Certification Prep (e.g., Construction, Manufacturing, Energy) (EDAGANAN), Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Certification courses
• Industry conferences
• Continuing education
• Technical training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Conference Fees: Revenue is generated from participant fees for courses, conferences, and e-learning programs. The company offers various pricing tiers including member discounts for association members and group discounts (20% for 5+ participants from same company). Courses are available in multiple formats: physical in-person, digital/online via Teams, and self-paced e-learning.
2. Membership Services: The company serves as secretariat for multiple Norwegian industry associations (KTF, NBEF, NFV, BFO, Tavleforeningen, LCC-forum). Revenue includes membership fees and preferential pricing for members on courses and conferences.
3. Corporate In-House Training: Customized training delivered at client companies for groups, with pricing negotiated based on requirements and group size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quality Norway AS delivers professional training courses, certification programs, and industry conferences to Norwegian industry professionals, arranging over 180 courses annually serving approximately 4,000 participants. The portfolio spans cranes and lifting, construction and SHA coordination, industrial maintenance and reliability, electrical panels and switchboards, fire safety, HSE, project management (PRINCE2), and leadership, delivered in physical, digital (Teams), and e-learning formats. The company also serves as secretariat for six Norwegian industry associations, providing membership services, events, and preferential pricing to members.

Product overview

Quality Norway AS operates a unified platform for professional training and conferences in technical, safety, and management fields across Norway. The core offering consists of over 180 courses and conferences annually serving approximately 4,000 participants. The portfolio includes e-learning courses, certification programs (PRINCE2, WCM, vibration analysis), specialized training schools (Tavleskolen, Koordinatorskolen, Lederskolen, Prosjektskolen), and major industry conferences (KoordinatorCamp, Kran- og løftedagene, International Offshore Crane Conference). Products are delivered through multiple formats: physical courses, digital/hybrid courses, webinars, and self-paced e-learning, with certifications for project management, HSE, maintenance, and technical disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kurs og konferanser (Courses and Conferences) Professional training courses and conferences covering technical and safety-related fields across Norwegian industries including cranes and lifting, construction, industrial maintenance, electrical panels, fire safety, HSE, project management, leadership, climate, and technology. Delivered in physical, digital (Teams), and e-learning formats.
• E-læringskurs (E-learning Courses) Self-paced online courses accessible for a minimum of 12 months after purchase, covering professional development topics for Norwegian industry professionals.
• PRINCE2 Foundation + Practitioner Internationally recognized project management certification program based on PRINCE2 6th edition methodology, providing participants with project management credentials.
• Prosjektskolen (Project School) Project management training program designed to develop future-oriented project leadership skills as part of Quality Norway's project and leadership portfolio.
• Lederskolen (Leader School) Leadership development program designed to equip participants with the skills to succeed as managers and leaders in Norwegian industry contexts.
• Tavleskolen (Switchboard School) - Modul 1 og Modul 2 Two-part, four-day course program developed in collaboration with Tavleforeningen (Switchboard Association) for training switchboard builders, covering electrical panel installation and technical competence per NEK EN 60204-1.
• Koordinatorskolen (Coordinator School) Health, Safety and Working Environment (SHA) coordination training program for construction industry professionals, positioned as one of Norway's leading coordinator training programs.
• World Class Maintenance (WCM) Maintenance management certification program including courses for maintenance managers and maintenance technicians, covering reliability-centered maintenance, operational excellence, and risk-based methods for safety, reliability, and maintenance.
• KoordinatorCamp Annual conference for SHA (Health, Safety, and Working Environment) coordinators in the construction industry, featuring professional development and networking opportunities, with the 10th anniversary edition scheduled for 2026.
• 40-timers HMS-kurs for byggebransjen (40-hour HSE Course for Construction Industry) Comprehensive 40-hour HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) training program meeting Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority requirements, delivered online in collaboration with Legevakt Vest and targeted at the construction industry.
• Akkreditert sertifisering som vibrasjonsanalytiker (Accredited Vibration Analyst Certification) ISO 18436-2 accredited vibration analyst certification program at Category 1 and Category 2 levels for industrial maintenance professionals.
• Samspillslederkurs (Collaboration Leader Course) Certification course for collaboration leaders (samspillsleder), unique in Norway, enabling participants to lead collaborative project delivery methods in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Kran- og løftedagene (Crane and Lifting Days) Annual conference dedicated to crane and lifting operations in Norway, one of Quality Norway's key industry events for the crane, lifting, and construction sectors.
• The International Offshore Crane and Lifting Conference Global conference focused on offshore crane operations and heavy lifting, part of Quality Norway's international conference portfolio serving the offshore energy sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of participants recommend Quality Norway's events to colleagues
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KTF (KranTeknisk Forening)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKranTeknisk Forening (KTF) is a professional association for crane technology in Norway. Quality Norway serves as the secretariat for KTF, organizing their courses and conferences. KTF members receive discounted pricing on Quality Norway's lifting and crane-related courses.
• Norges bygg- og eiendomsforening (NBEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBEF is the Norwegian building and real estate association. Quality Norway serves as secretariat for NBEF and organizes their events and training programs. NBEF members receive preferential pricing on courses.
• Norsk Forening for Vedlikehold (NFV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFV is the Norwegian Association for Maintenance. Quality Norway serves as secretariat for NFV, organizing maintenance-related conferences and training including the annual BFO-dagene event.
• Brannfaglig Fellesorganisasjon (BFO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFO is the Norwegian fire safety professionals organization. Quality Norway serves as secretariat for BFO and organizes fire safety training and conferences.
• TavleforeningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTavleforeningen is the Norwegian panel/switchboard industry association and competence center. Quality Norway collaborates with Tavleforeningen to develop electrical panel courses including the Tavleskolen program. Tavleforeningen members receive discounts on courses.
• LCC-forumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCC-forum focuses on Life Cycle Cost in Norwegian industry. Quality Norway serves as secretariat for LCC-forum and organizes their member meetings and events.
• KoordinatorskolencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoordinatorskolen (Coordinator School) is Norway's leading SHA coordinator training program. Quality Norway operates this flagship program for construction health and safety coordination training.
• The International Offshore Crane and Lifting ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational offshore crane and lifting conference organized by Quality Norway. The conference serves the offshore energy sector with expert presenters on heavy lift operations.
• Legevakt VestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegevakt Vest collaborates with Quality Norway on a 40-hour online HSE course for the construction industry that meets Norwegian Labour Inspection requirements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AOF (Arbeidsmiljø Opplæring): AOF is a major Norwegian provider of HSE, working-environment, and vocational training courses. It is a direct peer because it competes head-to-head for the same Norwegian corporate HSE-training budget (e.g., 40-hour Arbeidstilsynet courses) that Quality Norway serves.
• Confex: Confex is a Norwegian conference and training organizer focused on professional industry events. It is directly comparable because it operates the same niche of association-backed, vertical-specific conferences and professional courses in Norway.
• Nemko: Nemko is a Norwegian-headquartered testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company offering professional training alongside certification services. It is a direct peer because it sells accredited safety, electrical, and product compliance courses to the same Norwegian industrial buyer base.
• Kiwa: Kiwa is a global TIC company with a Norwegian presence delivering accredited training and certification programs. It is directly comparable because it monetizes the same regulatory-compliance-driven demand (ISO, IEC, sector standards) through certified courses for professionals.
• Trainor: Trainor is a Norwegian training provider specializing in electrical safety, automation, and Ex/IECEx certification for industrial professionals. It is directly comparable because it competes in the same Norwegian technical-and-safety course market with overlapping topics (electrical standards, safety compliance) and similar B2B audience.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: DNV is a global TIC and assurance company headquartered in Norway with extensive training academies for maritime, energy, and safety sectors. It is a broad incumbent because it overlaps Quality Norway's offshore and safety certification training but at much larger scale and global scope.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC company offering accredited training across HSE, construction, and industrial compliance. It is a broad incumbent overlapping Quality Norway's regulated-training portfolio as part of a much wider international services portfolio.
• TÜV NORD: TÜV NORD is a global certification and training provider serving industrial, energy, and construction clients. It is a broad incumbent because it delivers internationally accredited courses overlapping Quality Norway's quality, safety, and technical training lines.

Others

• NITO: NITO is a major Norwegian professional association for engineers and technologists, offering its own course and certification programs. It is an ecosystem peer because it competes for the same engineering-continuing-education wallet and operates a similar membership-driven training model.
• Standard Norge: Standard Norge is Norway's national standards body, issuing the NS standards referenced throughout Quality Norway's curriculum. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant that supplies the regulatory content Quality Norway translates into training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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