VECTOR Technische Unternehmensberatung (TUB) GmbH

What VECTOR Technische Unternehmensberatung (TUB) GmbH does

VECTOR Technische Unternehmensberatung (TUB) GmbH, operating commercially as VECTOR Training®, is a German private limited company (GmbH) founded in 1989 and headquartered in Hattingen. The company is the largest self-described training and examination provider authorized by SECTOR Cert, a DAkkS-accredited certification body operating under ISO/IEC 17024. It delivers qualification and certification training for non-destructive testing (NDT/ZfP) personnel across all eight standard methods—Radiographic (RT), Ultrasonic (UT), Visual (VT), Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Eddy Current (ET), Leak (LT), and Thermographic (TT) Testing—at Levels 1, 2, and 3 in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9712, plus Level III supplements under SNT-TC-1A for ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code applications and vibration condition monitoring training per DIN ISO 18436-1.

The business operates through a multi-channel delivery model: direct enrollment in open courses at its own facilities in Hattingen and Munich, customized inhouse corporate training at client sites (in German and English), and a partner network of more than 15 training and examination locations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Revenue is generated primarily through per-participant course fees, examination fees for recertification and renewal, inhouse engagement fees, and event/conference fees (e.g., €199 + VAT per workshop seat, €990 + VAT per exhibition booth). The company also operates the sectorcert Check online certificate verification tool, hosts quarterly International Working Group (IWG) Germany meetings under ASME BPV Section V since 2022, and runs an annual Fachtagung conference on Digitalization and AI in NDT. The company is part of the TÜV Saarland ZfP Group and is managed by Dr. Achim Jung as Geschäftsführer.

Name

VECTOR Technische Unternehmensberatung (TUB) GmbH

Legal name

VECTOR Technische Unternehmensberatung (TUB) GmbH

Website

https://vector-ndt-training.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VECTOR Training is a German NDT (non-destructive testing) qualification and certification provider operating under the DAkkS-accredited SECTOR Cert body. It trains and certifies industrial inspection personnel across all eight NDT methods at Levels 1–3 per DIN EN ISO 9712, serving manufacturing, energy, and pressure-equipment sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NDT Training and Certification

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing training
• NDT personnel certification
• NDT qualification programs
• Industrial quality assurance training
• NDT recertification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hattingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training and Qualification Services: The company generates revenue primarily through course fees for NDT qualification training programs. Training covers all standard NDT methods (RT, UT, VT, PT, MT, ET, LT, TT) at Levels 1-3 according to DIN EN ISO 9712, plus seminars, refresher courses, and Level III supplementary programs. Fees are charged per participant per event, invoiced after written confirmation of registration, with payment due within the period stated on the invoice.
2. Examination and Certification Services: Revenue is generated through examination fees for recertification, renewal, and Level 2-for-3 practical examination sessions. Examination sessions are conducted at the company's own training centers and partner examination locations. The company also organizes special recertification events at its Hattingen facility for candidates seeking to renew multiple methods simultaneously.
3. Inhouse Corporate Training: Customized firm-internal training delivered at client company premises in German or English, generating revenue on a per-engagement basis. This channel targets organizations seeking to qualify multiple employees on-site, with registration and invoicing handled through the standard enrollment process.
4. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue is generated through paid conference attendance and exhibition booth fees at industry events organized by VECTOR Training, including the annual Fachtagung for Digitalisierung & KI in der ZfP and practitioner comparison workshops. Conference participation can be credited toward DIN EN ISO 9712 renewal or recertification requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VECTOR Training provides professional qualification training and certification services for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT/ZfP) personnel in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9712 and SNT-TC-1A. The company delivers courses across all eight primary NDT methods (Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Visual, Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Leak, and Thermographic Testing) at Levels 1, 2, and 3, complemented by Level III employer certification supplements, vibration condition monitoring training, recertification and renewal services, inhouse corporate training, individual coaching, and an online certificate verification tool.

Product overview

VECTOR Training is a training and certification organization offering the largest portfolio of DAkkS-supervised qualification programs through SECTOR Cert certification body. The core offering consists of eight NDT method training programs (RT, UT, VT, PT, MT, ET, LT, TT) at Levels 1-3 per DIN EN ISO 9712, supplemented by specialized programs including vibration monitoring (DIN ISO 18436-1), Level III supplements per SNT-TC-1A for ASME code applications, seminars on radiation protection and ZfP 4.0, and individual coaching. All training is complemented by examination and certification services administered through SECTOR Cert, with recertification and renewal pathways. The organization also delivers annual professional conferences and practical comparison events for the NDT community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• TÜV Saarland ZfP-GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVECTOR Training is part of the TÜV Saarland ZfP Group, which is a leading service provider for non-destructive testing procedures according to DIN EN ISO 9712. The group continuously develops its testing procedures with a focus on efficiently meeting customer safety needs, while also providing training and certification for employees.
• SECTOR Cert - Gesellschaft für Zertifizierung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVECTOR Training is authorized by SECTOR Cert, a DAkkS-accredited certification body (ISO/IEC 17024) supervised by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), and authorized by ZLS for personnel approval under the Product Safety Act for pressure equipment. SECTOR Cert provides certification programs in standardized and innovative procedures with emphasis on impartiality, integrity, and transparency. VECTOR Training operates the sectorcert Check online certificate verification tool.
• Leybold GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for leak testing (LT/Dichtheitsprüfung) training, conducted at Leybold's facility in Cologne. Leybold is a leading company in vacuum and leak testing technology. VECTOR Training collaborates with Leybold to deliver practical training in Dichtheitsprüfung including pressure measurement techniques, bubble, immersion, and film techniques, and highly sensitive test gas methods (Helium and Halogen).
• Rohmann GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationRohmann GmbH hosts the ZfP-Verfahren im Praxisvergleich workshop venue at its facility in Frankenthal. Rohmann develops and produces innovative solutions for eddy current testing, combining decades of NDT experience with modern equipment, sensor, and software technology. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026.
• Fraunhofer IZFPmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing (IZFP) is a network partner of VECTOR Training, contributing scientific expertise and innovative approaches to NDT methods and training programs.
• KARL DEUTSCH Prüf- und Messgerätebau GmbH + Co KGmoderateTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing ultrasonic testing equipment expertise. KARL DEUTSCH supplies testing and measuring instruments for NDT and contributes to technical training content, particularly for advanced ultrasonic testing methods including Plane Wave Imaging (PWI), Total Focusing Method (TFM), and Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI).
• VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbHmoderateTechnology or IntegrationVisiConsult provides X-ray systems and solutions as a network partner, offering radiographic testing (RT) equipment and expertise for VECTOR Training's examination and training activities at their Stockelsdorf location.
• Festo Lernzentrum St. IngbertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining center partner offering NDT training and examination services, providing localized access to VECTOR Training's qualification programs in the St. Ingbert region.
• CNS GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining center partner in Schwielowsee offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• Berufsbildungszentrum (BBZ) der IHK SiegenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) training center partner in Siegen offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• Berufsbildungszentrum HWK Südwestfalen ArnsbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of Crafts (HWK) training center partner in Arnsberg offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• Handwerkskammer (HWK) SüdwestfalenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Chamber of Crafts training partner supporting NDT qualification programs in the South Westphalia region.
• Stahl-Holding-Saar (SHS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteel industry training partner in Dillingen/Saar offering NDT qualification and examination services for the steel sector.
• BZ Bildungszentrum Kassel GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining center partner in Kassel offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• NW Berufsförderungswerk DortmundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVocational training center partner in Dortmund offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• Eisenbau Krämer GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPipe construction industry training partner in Kreuztal near Siegen offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• METAL CHECK GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetal testing service provider in Kremsmünster (Austria) offering NDT qualification and examination services as a partner location.
• Ingenieurbüro Christiane BrogsitterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering and quality assurance consultancy in Coswig/Radebeul offering NDT qualification and examination services as a partner location.
• BBZ-Mitte GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining center partner in Petersberg offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• Oeltechnik Service GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner in Waghäusel offering NDT qualification and examination services.
• ASNT (American Society for Non-Destructive Testing)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership network partner providing standards development, certification frameworks, and industry knowledge resources for NDT professionals globally.
• DIN (German Institute for Standardization)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards body network partner. VECTOR Training's qualification programs are aligned with DIN EN ISO 9712 and other relevant DIN standards for NDT personnel certification.
• DGZfP (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Society for Non-Destructive Testing network partner contributing to professional standards development, training frameworks, and industry knowledge exchange.
• VATH (Verband für Arbeitssicherheit, Testing und Haftung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for occupational safety, testing, and liability network partner contributing to professional standards and training frameworks in the NDT sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS Academy: World-leading TIC organization delivering ISO 9712 NDT training alongside inspection, certification, and verification services; competes in the same qualification niche at global scale.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major German TIC group offering NDT and welding inspection training alongside a broad certification portfolio. Comparable curriculum, larger scale, multi-method delivery.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Global TIC leader running industrial training including NDT qualification courses per ISO 9712 and SNT-TC-1A, with comparable coverage and broader geographic reach.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: German-headquartered TIC group delivering NDT, welding, and ISO 9712-aligned training as part of a wider industrial services and certification suite.
• Applus+ IDIADA / Applus+ Laboratories: Global TIC group providing NDT inspection, testing and certification services with training components, operating internationally and competing for the same enterprise customers as VECTOR.
• Bureau Veritas Training: Global TIC firm offering NDT personnel qualification and certification training, with international footprint that contrasts VECTOR's Germany-centric focus.

Others

• DGZfP (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung): German NDT professional society and standards contributor; while primarily a membership body, it runs training programs and is a network partner of VECTOR for industry knowledge exchange.
• Fraunhofer IZFP: Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing, a VECTOR network partner contributing scientific expertise to NDT methods and training content; adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• ASNT (American Society for Nestructive Testing): U.S.-based NDT professional body that runs its own personnel qualification and training programs aligned with SNT-TC-1A; comparable standards-driven offering but serving North American markets.

Direct peers

• TÜV Saarland ZfP-Gruppe: Parent-group entity that bundles VECTOR's training with broader NDT testing services per DIN EN ISO 9712. Same certification scope, same customer base, directly comparable offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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