RelyOn (Norway)

What RelyOn (Norway) does

RelyOn is a Norwegian-domiciled global safety training provider serving safety-critical industries across 23 countries through a network of 30+ owned and partner training centers and a catalog of 2,000+ courses. The company trains more than 250,000 workers annually in oil & gas, renewables (primarily wind), utilities, maritime, and public/defense sectors, holding 30+ industry accreditations including GWO, OPITO, IADC, IRATA, IWCF, and NEN3140. Its wholly-owned operating entities include PetroSkills Academy (petroleum technical training), Simwave (maritime simulation, Netherlands), Quercus Technical Services (Netherlands), and HSEQ Professional (German engineering/HSEQ services), alongside a CAVU International joint venture for leadership consultancy.

The company's technology footprint centers on three integrated digital applications (Business Portal for course booking and consolidated invoicing, RIDER for competence and compliance management, and WorkSafe for hazardous-work control with task risk assessment and permit-to-work modules), an AI-powered adaptive learning platform delivered in partnership with Area9 that has supported over 30 million learners, and a family of Advanced Dynamic Simulators (ADS1-Drill, ADS2-Drill portable units plus ADS3-Drill, ADS4-Drill and ADS-crane fixed installations) that create digital-twin environments for drilling and lifting operations. The Area9 platform personalizes content, pace, and assessment by evaluating individual skills, knowledge, and confidence levels.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: per-course delivery fees for instructor-led and blended programs, recurring digital learning subscriptions across the 200+ e-learning catalog, multi-year managed services contracts under Training Management Services (TMS), professional consulting (electrical engineering, audit/inspection, leadership), and day-rate rental of portable simulators. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Go-to-market blends enterprise field sales with dedicated training coordinators (targeting large accounts such as AusNet Services and Odfjell Drilling) and self-serve e-commerce through shop.relyonnutec.com for mid-market customers, supported by country LinkedIn presences, webinars, and certification-body partnerships.

Name

RelyOn (Norway)

Legal name

RelyOn

Website

https://relyon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RelyOn is a Norway-based global safety training provider serving safety-critical industries across 23 countries with 30+ training centers and 2,000+ courses. It trains 250,000+ workers annually in oil & gas, renewables, utilities, and maritime via instructor-led, digital, and simulation-based programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

Keywords

• Safety training services
• Offshore training courses
• Drilling simulation technology
• Workforce competence management
• Crane lifting operations training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen, Hordaland

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices58 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services Revenue: Course delivery fees for on-site, blended, and digital training programs across safety, emergency response, crisis management, and technical training
2. Training Management Services (TMS): Managed services outsourcing covering end-to-end training administration, supplier coordination, compliance monitoring, and reporting with flexible support scaling to business needs
3. Digital Learning Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to over 200 e-learning courses with flexible subscription model for adaptive and digital training
4. Consulting Services: Specialist consultancy services in leadership, inspection, technical and standard consultancy including electrical engineering and safety culture development
5. Simulation Training: Rental and lease of portable simulators (ADS1-Drill, ADS2-Drill) on day rate plus full-size simulator training at fixed facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RelyOn delivers global safety and technical training services for safety-critical industries, including oil & gas, renewables, utilities, maritime, and public/defense. Its portfolio combines classroom and on-site training with digital applications (Business Portal, RIDER, WorkSafe), an AI-powered adaptive learning platform with 200+ e-learning courses, Advanced Dynamic Simulators (ADS) for drilling and crane/lifting operations, and Training Management Services (TMS) for outsourced training administration.

Product overview

RelyOn offers a unified platform of digital applications complemented by specialized training services and professional consulting. The core digital portfolio consists of three interconnected applications: Business Portal (training booking), RIDER (competence and compliance management), and WorkSafe (control of work system). These applications are supported by an adaptive digital learning platform with over 200 e-learning courses powered by AI. Simulation products include ADS-crane and ADS-drilling simulators for lifting and drilling operations. The service offering extends to Training Management Services (TMS) as a managed outsourcing solution, plus professional consulting services covering electrical engineering, audit and inspection, and leadership development. Industry-specific academies include PetroSkills Academy, Leadership Academy, Electrical Academy, Fire Academy, and Maritime Academy, serving sectors such as utilities, renewables, oil and gas, maritime, and public/defense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIDER: Competence and compliance management software solution for businesses to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency within their workforce.
• WorkSafe
• Business Portal
• Simwave

Products and services

• Business Portal Training booking portal providing access to the entire training catalog including on-site, blended, and digital courses, streamlining training administration from course selection through consolidated invoicing.
• RIDER Competence & Compliance Management Competence and compliance management software with a three-tier system providing tailored access for employees, supervisors, and administrators, supporting day-to-day compliance tracking, reporting, real-time visibility, and self-assessments.
• WorkSafe Control of Work System Advanced control of work system designed to manage hazardous work activities through integrated modules including task risk assessment, permit to work, and energy isolations.
• Adaptive Digital Learning Platform AI-powered digital learning platform with over 200 e-learning options that evaluates student skills, knowledge, and confidence levels and automatically adapts content, pace, and assessments to individual learners.
• ADS-crane Simulator Advanced Dynamic Simulator for crane and lifting operations providing high-quality 3D visualization for port operations and offshore lifting with emulated control systems and cyber chairs.
• ADS-Drill Simulator Drilling simulator family available in portable (ADS1-Drill, ADS2-Drill) and full-size (ADS3-Drill, ADS4-Drill) models offering dynamic drilling simulation experiences for crew competency development.
• Training Management Services (TMS) Fully integrated outsourcing solution providing end-to-end training administration including course booking, logistics, compliance monitoring, reporting, and real-time visibility into training progress with flexible scaling and claimed spend reduction of up to 30%.
• Consulting Services Specialist consultancy services including leadership development (via CAVU partnership), inspection, technical consultancy, and safety culture development for safety-critical industries.
• Electrical & Engineering Consultancy Electrical engineering and compliance consulting covering HV & LV electrical safety rules, arc flash calculations, asset management, switching instructions, and training needs analysis.
• Audit & Inspection Services Audit and inspection services for hazardous areas, electrical installations, and compliance including ATEX and IECEx standards compliance.
• Utilities Training Comprehensive training for the utilities sector covering gas, water, power, and street works with purpose-built facilities and accreditations including NRSWA, NCO, and SCO training.
• Renewables Training Training for the renewables sector including GWO-certified Basic Safety Training and Basic Technical Training, with simulation-based training for crane and lifting operations supporting wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery storage workforces.
• PetroSkills Academy Industry-focused workforce development academy delivering technical training for oil and gas professionals through expert-led instruction, digital learning, and simulation technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ people trained every year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAVU InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for safety leadership consultancy and continuous performance improvement (CPI) services. Focuses on leadership fundamentals, continuous improvement, and optimized team behaviors for safety-critical industries. CAVU coaches provide management and leadership training.
• Area9coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration for AI-powered adaptive learning technology development. Area9's adaptive learning platform enables RelyOn to deliver personalized training that adapts to individual learner skills, knowledge, and confidence levels.
• SimwavecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime simulation training partnership. Simwave B.V. provides technology-driven maritime training and crew career management solutions at Barendrecht location.
• PetroSkillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetroSkills Academy delivers world-class technical training for oil and gas professionals through expert-led instruction, digital learning, and simulation technology. Courses developed by experienced industry practitioners.
• The Competency AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry alliance for competency standards and workforce development in oil and gas sector, part of PetroSkills network.
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGWO sets internationally recognized safety training standards for wind industry. RelyOn is accredited GWO training provider delivering BST, BTT and refresher courses worldwide.
• OPITOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOil and gas industry training standards organization. RelyOn provides OPITO certified training for the sector.
• HSEQ ProfessionalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeinsberg-based partner delivering engineering, risk management, process optimization, and quality assurance for complex energy projects.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA: DEKRA is a global TIC provider with significant safety training and certification offerings across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. Comparable to RelyOn in industrial safety training breadth but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) giant offering training services across energy, marine, and industrial sectors. Overlaps with RelyOn through certification-related training but operates as a much broader incumbent across industries.
• Kongsberg Digital: Kongsberg Digital offers K-Sim maritime and offshore simulators and digital twin software for maritime training. Comparable in simulation technology but operates as a much broader maritime technology incumbent rather than a pure training provider.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD provides testing, inspection, certification, and training services globally with strong industrial safety credentials. Comparable in training scope but operates as a large, diversified TIC incumbent rather than a safety-critical vertical specialist.

Direct peers

• Maersk Training: Maersk Training delivers maritime, offshore, and wind safety training globally with multiple centers and accredited programs. It is one of the most direct competitors to RelyOn in maritime, GWO wind, and oil & gas safety training, operating with similar customer segments and business model.
• Drilling Systems: Drilling Systems designs and operates drilling and well control simulators for the oil & gas industry. Direct competitor to RelyOn's ADS-Drill simulator line with overlapping customer base in upstream operators and drilling contractors.
• Survivex (3T Energy Group): Aberdeen-based Survivex delivers offshore, oil & gas, and wind safety training under OGUK, OPITO, and GWO accreditations. Direct overlap with RelyOn's UK and Norwegian training center footprint.
• Mintra: Mintra provides maritime and offshore training plus competence management software (TM Master). Closely comparable to RelyOn in combining training delivery with software (RIDER vs TM Master) for maritime workforce compliance.
• Falck Safety Services (Falck SafetySurvivex): Falck operates Survivex and other safety training brands delivering OPITO, GWO, and offshore safety courses globally. Directly competes with RelyOn in UK/Norway offshore and renewables training markets.

Emerging players

• Sparrows Group: Sparrows delivers crane, lifting, and rigging training plus technical services to offshore energy markets. Comparable in niche overlap with RelyOn's crane/ADS-crane simulator and lifting training, though smaller and more specialized than RelyOn's overall portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/relyon-norway

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

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 →

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