VIVA TRAINING

What VIVA TRAINING does

Viva Training Services is a UK-based vocational training provider founded in 2017 and headquartered in Halifax, West Yorkshire. It delivers accredited qualifications for the gas, plumbing, F-Gas/refrigeration, and renewable energy trades through a single physical training centre supplemented by an online video content library hosted by "Roy, ex-BAXI trainer of trainers."

Core products fall into two groups: Managed Learning Programmes (a 6-week full-time course at £4,000 and a 26-week Saturday part-time course at £4,795) that take new entrants through to CCN1 and CENWAT ACS qualifications and Gas Safe registration, and a catalogue of short-form certification and CPD courses for working professionals, including ACS Reassessment (£527), Boiler Fault Finding (£497), F-Gas Category I & II (£995), Air Source Heat Pump (£595), Low Temperature Heating & Hot Water (£500), Water Regulations (£220), Hot Water Systems & Safety (£220), and ACS Extension of Scope. Qualifications are issued through accreditation partners including LCL Awards, BlueFlame, BPEC, Refcom, and the MCS scheme, and feed into Gas Safe Register status.

The business runs on a self-serve PLG motion via a Shopify storefront: tradespeople browse, book dates, and pay online with no sales interaction. A free, paywall-free 14-lesson online gas training programme acts as a top-of-funnel acquisition asset, complemented by blog content, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), and a Heat Training Grant landing page that surfaces government-backed funding of up to £500 plus up to £500 in manufacturer vouchers on heat pump courses via the Midlands Net Zero Hub (Spring 2023 to March 2026). Revenue mechanics are one-time course fees, with course durations and compliance cycles (5-year ACS reassessment, Evergreen LCL credentials) supporting recurring demand from the existing customer base.

Name

VIVA TRAINING

Legal name

Viva Training Services

Website

https://vivatraining.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Viva Training Services is a UK vocational training provider delivering accredited gas, plumbing, F-Gas, and renewable energy qualifications — including ACS, MLP, ASHP, and Water Regulations courses — to tradespeople and career changers via a Shopify self-serve storefront at its Halifax training centre.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Trade Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Vocational trade training
• Gas engineering qualifications
• Renewable energy training
• Plumbing certifications
• ACS reassessment courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees and Qualifications: Primary revenue stream from selling training courses and certifications. Course prices range from £220 for single-day courses to £4,795 for comprehensive 26-week Managed Learning Programmes. Additional revenue from ACS reassessments and extension of scope assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Viva Training Services is a UK-based vocational training provider delivering accredited gas, plumbing, and renewable energy qualifications. The company sells two main categories: (1) Managed Learning Programmes (full-time intensive and part-time Saturday formats) leading to CCN1 and CENWAT ACS qualifications for new entrants, and (2) short specialist certification courses for working engineers covering ACS reassessment, ACS extension of scope, F-Gas, air source heat pumps, water regulations, low-temperature heating, hot water systems, and boiler fault finding. Courses combine online video lessons with centre-based hands-on practical training at the West Yorkshire facility.

Product overview

VIVA Training Services is a UK-based training provider offering vocational courses for the gas, plumbing, and renewable energy industries. The portfolio consists of two primary product categories: (1) Managed Learning Programmes (MLP) for new entrants seeking Gas Safe registration through CCN1 and CENWAT ACS qualifications, available in both full-time and part-time formats; and (2) specialist certification courses for working professionals including Boiler Fault Finding, F-Gas Systems, Air Source Heat Pumps, Water Regulations, Hot Water Systems & Safety, Low Temperature Heating, and ACS Reassessment/Extension of Scope. The company also provides free online gas training through 14 video lessons covering foundational topics. Course offerings are organized across three sectors: Natural Gas, F-Gas & Refrigeration, and Renewable Energy. Qualifications are delivered in partnership with accreditation bodies including LCL Awards, BlueFlame, and Gas Safe Register, with certifications valid for 5 years or Evergreen status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Entrants Gas Course (MLP) – Part Time A 26-week part-time Managed Learning Programme delivered every Saturday, leading to CCN1 (Core Gas) and CENWAT (Boilers) ACS qualifications. Designed for individuals transitioning into the gas industry while maintaining current employment, including plumbers adding a new discipline, ex-armed forces personnel, mature learners, and career changers. Includes training, portfolio process, and ACS exam eligibility. Price: £4,795.
• New Entrants Gas Course (MLP) – Full Time
• Boiler Fault Finding Course
• Hot Water Systems & Safety (inc. Unvented Hot Water)
• Water Regulations
• Low Temperature Heating & Hot Water Systems
• Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-Refrigerant Circuits)
• F-Gas Systems (Category I & II)
• ACS: Reassessment
• ACS Extension of Scope

Quantifiable outcome

• ACS qualifications valid for 5 years, Water Regulations certification is Evergreen (no renewal required)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Midlands Net Zero HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body managing the Heat Training Grant nationally on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The grant supports Viva Training's heat pump courses by providing up to £500 discount to eligible heating engineers, extending course accessibility and supporting UK decarbonisation targets.
• Gas Safe RegistercoreOthersOfficial UK gas safety register required by law for anyone working with gas. Viva Training's ACS qualifications lead to Gas Safe registration, providing the legal requirement for gas engineers to work legally in the UK.
• LCL AwardscoreOthersAwarding body providing recognised qualifications for water regulations, heat pumps, F-Gas, and low-temperature heating systems. LCL Awards certifications are integral to Viva Training's course offerings.
• BlueFlamecoreOthersACS certification provider for core gas qualifications (CCN1, CENWAT). BlueFlame certification validates engineers' competency for Gas Safe registration.
• MCS CertificationminorOthersMicrogeneration Certification Scheme for heat pump and renewable energy installations. Relevant for engineers completing heat pump training at Viva Training.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VIVA-Training-Services-61576207412662
• Instagraminstagram.com/vivatrainingservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viva-gas-ltd

Compliance6 records

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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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