NKI Online Studies

What NKI Online Studies does

NKI Online Studies (NKI Nettstudier) is a Norwegian direct-to-consumer online education provider, operated by Intendia Professional AS, a private subsidiary of Intendia Holding, headquartered at Universitetsgata 2 in Oslo. The company delivers NOKUT-accredited fagskole (vocational college) programs of 30 to 60 study points, upper secondary (videregående / privatist) curricula including general study competence and vocational tracks, short vocational courses (kurs), and individual subjects (enkeltemner), along with a praksiskandidatordningen pathway that allows experienced workers to convert practice into a formal craft certificate. Founded in 1959 and recognized as the first online education provider in Europe, NKI serves adult learners — career changers, working professionals seeking credentialing, and NAV-referred job seekers — across more than 200 programs in HR, accounting, project management, logistics, law, healthcare, construction, marketing, and design. In the most recent reported year, 3,401 students completed their studies at NKI.

The company's core technology stack is the third-party Canvas LMS by Instructure, customized with NKI-developed video content, problem-solving exercises, quizzes, podcasts, interactive assignments, and an intelligent digital study guide that surfaces reading and submission priorities. Pedagogical differentiation is driven by a partnership with Attensi, a Norwegian EdTech firm whose game-based learning simulations are integrated into logistics and other programs, with a documented lift from 55% to 97% in correct-answer rates. Examinations run on the Wiseflow platform via SSO from the NKI student portal, and admissions-grade web analytics, abandoned-cart automation (Loopify), and paid social advertising (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Ads) are run as standard D2C marketing operations.

NKI monetizes through three tiers: (i) full fagskole programs sold as annual subscriptions priced in the kr 25,500–49,500 range for 30-credit programs and up to kr 49,500+ for 60-credit HR/Accounting programs, eligible for Lånekassen loans and grants; (ii) individual subjects and short courses sold as one-time purchases; and (iii) NAV-funded enrollments channeled through a dedicated institutional partnership with the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. Industry-aligned curriculum is co-developed with named employers — Asko, Høiax, IKEA, and Forlagssentralen contributed to the Logistikkfagskolen, and Coor Service Management AS co-developed the Driftstekniker – bygg og eiendom program launched 2026-06-01. All fagskole programs are Lånekassegodkjent and operate exclusively in the Norwegian domestic market under Norwegian-language instruction.

Name

NKI Online Studies

Legal name

Intendia Professional AS

Website

https://nki.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NKI Online Studies (NKI Nettstudier) is a Norwegian direct-to-consumer online education provider, operated by Intendia Professional AS, offering NOKUT-accredited fagskole programs, upper secondary courses, and short vocational courses to adult learners and NAV-referred job seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Vocational and Adult Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE)

Keywords

• Online vocational education
• Vocational college programs
• Distance learning courses
• Adult education Norway
• NOKUT accredited fagskole

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

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. Fagskole (Vocational College) Programs: Full fagskole programs ranging from 30-60 study points (ECTS-equivalent). Programs include Project Leader (30 credits, 12 months duration at kr 49,500), Logistics School, HR Consultant, and more. Students can pay upfront, via invoice, installments, or through NAV employer.
2. Individual Courses/Subjects: Single courses and individual subjects available for purchase. Students can take individual modules or build toward full programs. Courses available in areas like marketing, sales, healthcare, law and administration, construction and logistics, interior and design, health and lifestyle.
3. Lånekassen (Student Loan) Integration: All fagskole programs are accredited by NOKUT and approved for Norwegian student loans and grants through Lånekassen, providing an alternative payment pathway for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NKI Online Studies (NKI Nettstudier) delivers online vocational college (fagskole) programs of 30 to 60 NOKUT-accredited study points, upper secondary (videregående) courses for private candidates, and individual short courses in subjects such as project management, logistics, accounting, HR, law, healthcare, marketing, and sales. Programs are delivered through the Canvas LMS with video content, interactive quizzes, podcasts, a digital study guide, and integrations with Attensi (game-based learning) and Wiseflow (online exams). Students can enroll year-round with flexible start dates and pay via invoice, installments, NAV funding, or Lånekassen student loans.

Product overview

NKI Online Studies (NKI Nettstudier) is an online education platform offering a multi-level portfolio of vocational and professional programs. The offering is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture with three main pillars: (1) Fagskole (NOKUT-accredited vocational college programs at 30–60 study points, including Prosjektlederskolen, Logistikkfagskolen, Saksbehandler, HR-konsulent, Regnskapskonsulent, Regnskapsmedarbeider, Advokatsekretær, and Driftsteknikker); (2) Videregående (upper secondary/privateist programs including Generell studiekompetanse, Påbygging, and vocational tracks in Helse- og oppvekstfag, Helseservicefag, Helsesekretær, Helsearbeiderfag, and Medisinsk sekretær); and (3) Praksiskandidatordningen (work-experience-based path to craft certificates for those with 5+ years of relevant experience). Individual Enkeltemner (single subjects) and short Kurs (courses) can be taken standalone or combined toward full programs. Programs are delivered through the Canvas LMS platform with digital study guides, video content, interactive quizzes, and gamified learning (via Attensi). All study materials are accessible 24/7, with exam sessions offered flexibly through Wiseflow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fagskole (Vocational College Programs) Online NOKUT-accredited higher vocational education programs ranging from 30 to 60 study points, covering subjects such as project management, HR, accounting, logistics, law, and operations. Eligible for Lånekassen student loans and government grants.
• Videregående (Upper Secondary / Privatesist) Online upper secondary education for private candidates covering general study competence (studiekompetanse), vocational tracks, and individual subjects available for standalone purchase.
• Prosjektlederskolen (Project Leader School) 30-study-point fagskole program in project management covering leadership, communication, team development, project economics, and project control, including access to Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Project tools.
• Logistikkfagskolen (Logistics Vocational College) 30-study-point program in logistics management covering supply chain management, sustainability, circular economy, technology, digital competence, and leadership, with included Tripletex ERP training.
• Saksbehandler (Case Handler) 30-study-point fagskole program qualifying graduates for case handler roles in public administration, courts, and government agencies; covers archives, process tools, and the Norwegian legal system.
• HR-konsulent (HR Consultant) 60-study-point fagskole program in human resources consulting designed to develop problem-solving and people management skills for the modern workplace.
• Regnskapskonsulent (Accounting Consultant) 60-study-point fagskole program in accounting and finance providing broad theoretical and practical competence for direct employment after graduation.
• Regnskapsmedarbeider (Accounting Assistant) 30-study-point fagskole program in accounting and finance for private or public sector employment, providing sought-after competence for a wide range of roles.
• Advokatsekretær (Legal Secretary) Fagskole program in legal secretarial work covering Norwegian law, rules, and systems; prepares graduates for legal administration roles in law firms and corporate legal departments.
• Driftstekniker – bygg og eiendom (Operations Technician – Building and Property) 30-study-point fagskole program developed with Coor Service Management AS covering building operations, maintenance, HVAC, sanitation, electrical systems, and energy management. 4 modules available separately.
• Kurs (Short Courses) Short vocational and professional development courses, including digital marketing, consulting sales, social media and content marketing, and Google tools, offered as standalone purchases.
• Enkeltemner (Individual Subjects) À la carte individual subject courses spanning science, humanities, commerce, and more; can be taken standalone or combined toward a full program.
• Helse- og oppvekstfag Vg1 (Health and Childcare Vg1) First-year upper secondary vocational program in health and childcare, the first step in the three-year pathway to becoming a health secretary; also available as individual program subjects.
• Medisinsk sekretær (Medical Secretary) One-year vocational course for medical and legal secretaries completing in one semester; covers anatomy, physiology, health administration, psychology, medical terminology, and clinical/lab work, qualifying graduates for healthcare secretarial roles.
• Praksiskandidatordningen (Work Experience Candidate Scheme) Scheme for experienced workers with 5+ years of relevant experience to obtain a craft/journeyman certificate (fagbrev) through one theory course and one exam, bypassing the standard Vg1/Vg2 school pathway; available across healthcare, logistics, ambulance, and more.
• Generell studiekompetanse (General University Entrance) Program providing general university entrance qualification, including the 23/5 rule pathway for adults over 23 with relevant work experience; also offered as a Vg3 top-up (Påbygging).

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 av 10 (80%) students recommend NKI Nettstudier
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coor Service Management AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Coor Service Management AS collaborated with NKI to develop the Driftstekniker (Operations Technician) fagskole program for building and property management. This partnership ensures the education provides competencies that the labor market demands, with Coor contributing industry expertise to curriculum development.
• AskominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsko participated in the development of NKI's Logistics School (Logistikkfagskolen) program, contributing industry knowledge to ensure relevant education for logistics professionals.
• HøiaxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHøiax contributed to the development of the Logistics School program, providing industry expertise for curriculum relevance.
• IKEA (IKEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKEA participated in developing NKI's Logistics School program to ensure education meets industry needs.
• ForlagssentralenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForlagssentralen collaborated on the Logistics School development, contributing publishing and educational materials expertise.
• AttensicoreTechnology or IntegrationAttensi is the Norwegian EdTech company providing game-based learning solutions integrated into NKI's logistics and other programs. This is described as a carefully planned process where games become an integrated part of the learning experience, resulting in significant student outcome improvements (from 55% to 97% correct answers).
• NAV (Norsk Arbeids- og Velferdsetat)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) partners with NKI to provide education and retraining services for job seekers. NKI has dedicated information pages for NAV counselors and programs approved for NAV-funded education.
• KILROYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNKI partnered with KILROY (travel company) to offer a competition with a travel gift card worth 30,000 NOK for students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Noroff University College: Noroff is a Norwegian private higher-education institution with a strong online and vocational portfolio (technology, film, health, creative arts). It is the closest direct comparator to NKI in the Norwegian online/distance education market, competing for adult learners and employer-funded training budgets.
• Høyskolen Kristiania (Kristiania University College): Kristiania is one of Norway's largest private higher-education institutions with extensive online and campus programs across business, health, technology, and communication. It directly competes with NKI for Norwegian adult learners and employer-funded continuing education demand.
• BI Norwegian Business School: BI is a leading Norwegian private business school offering bachelor's, master's, and executive education, including online programs. It overlaps with NKI's fagskole offerings in HR, project management, accounting, and leadership for working professionals.
• Folkeuniversitetet: Folkeuniversitetet is a nationwide Norwegian adult-education provider offering courses, lectures, and continuing-education programs. It overlaps with NKI's adult, hobby, and professional-development course catalog and competes for the same adult-learner segment.
• AOF (Arbeidernes Opplysningsforbund): AOF is one of Norway's largest adult-education organizations, providing vocational and continuing-education courses across the country. It directly competes with NKI in the adult vocational and kurs (short-course) segments and serves a similar NAV-aligned learner base.

Broad incumbents

• OsloMet (Oslo Metropolitan University): OsloMet is Norway's largest public university, offering extensive online and part-time programs in health, engineering, business, and education. It is a broader incumbent competing with NKI on subsidised tuition and recognized credentials for working adults.
• Coursera: Coursera is a global online education platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver certificates, specializations, and degrees. While broader and international, it competes for the same Norwegian adult learner seeking flexible, recognized credentials in business, IT, and healthcare adjacent to NKI's catalog.
• NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology): NTNU is Norway's largest technical university with a broad portfolio including continuing and online education for professionals. As a public institution, it sets the subsidised benchmark against which NKI's fagskole and continuing-ed pricing is compared.

Regional players

• Hermods (Sweden): Hermods is a long-established Swedish distance-education provider offering adult, vocational, and upper-secondary courses online. It is a Nordic structural twin to NKI in catalog breadth and audience, but operates primarily in Sweden rather than Norway.
• Fagskolen i Vestfold: Fagskolen i Vestfold is a regionally-anchored Norwegian vocational college offering fagskole programs in technical and health-related fields. It is a peer at the program-category level (NOKUT-accredited fagskole) but primarily serves the Vestfold region rather than competing nationwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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