Velocity Training

What Velocity Training does

Velocity Training Canada Inc. is a privately held Canadian training services company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Westbank, British Columbia. The company operates a dual-channel model combining a self-serve e-commerce platform (bistrainer.com) offering 500+ online industrial and safety certification courses with onsite community-based training delivery, primarily for heavy equipment operator certification in Western Canada.

Its core offerings include: (1) Online Safety & Training Courses spanning H2S, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Chainsaw Safety, Rigging & Slinging, Aerial & Scissor Lift, Gas Detection, Bear Awareness, Ground Disturbance, Boom Truck, TDG, HAZWOPER, Hydraulic Safety, and Excavation Safety — delivered through a responsive web LMS compatible across desktop, mobile, tablet, iOS, and Android; (2) the CEO (Certification of Experienced Operators) program providing rapid (<4 hour) certification testing for experienced heavy equipment operators at $799 CAD; (3) the FAST (Facilitators Advanced Skills Training) one-week intensive train-the-trainer retreat utilizing Emotional Intelligence Quotient methodologies; (4) Curriculum Licensing offering turnkey heavy equipment operator training programs to partner organizations; and (5) fully funded 16-week heavy equipment career training programs (valued at $25,000) delivered through government partnerships for EI-eligible Aboriginal individuals.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: per-course one-time fees via the e-commerce platform, $799 CEO certifications, FAST program fees, curriculum licensing royalties, and managed-services revenue from government-funded training programs (subsidized by the Province of British Columbia via WorkBC, ITA, and EI referral partners including Maximus Office, Community Futures North Okanagan, and YMCA WorkBC Employment Services). The company serves individual workers seeking certification, EI-eligible Aboriginal individuals, employers requiring workforce training, experienced heavy equipment operators seeking credentials, women entering non-traditional occupations, and federal prison inmates in vocational rehabilitation programs. Its affiliated sister company, High Velocity Equipment Training (HVET) in Camrose, Alberta, operates the largest heavy equipment training college in western Canada.

Name

Velocity Training

Legal name

Velocity Training Canada Inc.

Website

https://velocitytraininginc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Velocity Training is a privately held Canadian online and onsite industrial safety and heavy equipment training company offering 500+ certification courses, CEO operator licensing, FAST train-the-trainer programs, and curriculum licensing to individual workers, EI-eligible Aboriginal individuals, employers, and government partners across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Train-the-Trainer & Instructor Enablement Services (BPAEANAL), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Online safety training
• Heavy equipment training
• Industrial safety courses
• Train the trainer programs
• Workplace safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: Direct online course purchases through the bistrainer.com platform. Individual certifications for safety courses ranging from 20 minutes to 5+ hours. Payment per course, instant certificate upon completion.
2. CEO Certification Program: Rapid certification testing for experienced operators at $799.00 CAD. Two-part assessment (theory and practical field exam) for operators seeking certification without full training program attendance.
3. FAST Train-the-Trainer Program: One-week intensive retreat program for industry leaders, supervisors, and instructors delivered at Okanagan Valley, BC or onsite at client locations. Pricing not publicly disclosed.
4. Curriculum Licensing: Turnkey licensing of industry-recognized, safety-focused curriculum for heavy equipment operation training. Licensees can deliver proven HEO programs including excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader, backhoe, rock truck, grader, pipelayer sideboom, and entrepreneurship courses.
5. Government-Funded Training Programs: Fully subsidized training programs for eligible participants (Aboriginal individuals, EI-eligible persons). 16-week heavy equipment training program valued at $25,000 in tuition, 100% funded by provincial government. Revenue received from government funding bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Velocity Training delivers online safety and industrial certification courses (500+ titles covering H2S, WHMIS, fall protection, chainsaw safety, etc.), hands-on heavy equipment operator training programs, the FAST Train-the-Trainer program, and turnkey curriculum licensing for organizations. The company sells individual course certifications through its bistrainer.com e-commerce platform, the CEO rapid certification for experienced operators (priced at $799 CAD), and delivers government-funded 16-week training programs for EI-eligible Aboriginal persons valued at $25,000.

Product overview

Velocity Training is Canada's industry leader in online industrial safety training and career development, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 500+ online certification courses and programs. The core offerings include: (1) Online Safety & Training Courses for various industrial and construction safety certifications; (2) FAST (Facilitators Advanced Skills Training) - a Train the Trainer program; (3) Curriculum Licensing for heavy equipment operation training; (4) CEO (Certification of Experienced Operators) for experienced heavy equipment operators; and (5) Fully Funded Heavy Equipment Career Training programs for Aboriginal persons eligible for EI. The company provides specific sub-product certifications including H2S, WHMIS 2015, Fall Protection, Chainsaw Safety, Rigging & Slinging, Aerial & Scissor Lift, Gas Detection, Bear Awareness, Ground Disturbance For Supervisors, Boom Truck, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), HAZWOPER, Hydraulic Safety, and Excavation Safety courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAST (Facilitators Advanced Skills Training): A one-week intensive Train the Trainer program utilizing Emotional Intelligence Quotient and brain research studies for industry leaders, supervisors, management, facilitators and trade instructors.
• CEO (Certification of Experienced Operators)

Products and services

• Online Safety & Training Courses A catalog of 500+ self-paced online industrial and safety certification courses covering H2S, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Chainsaw Safety, Rigging & Slinging, Aerial & Scissor Lift Safety, Gas Detection, Bear Awareness, Ground Disturbance, Boom Truck Safety, TDG, HAZWOPER, Hydraulic Safety, and Excavation Safety, sold individually through the bistrainer.com e-commerce platform with instant certificate delivery. Targeted at individual workers seeking industry-recognized certification for job site compliance.
• FAST (Facilitators Advanced Skills Training) Program A one-week intensive Train-the-Trainer retreat program designed to enhance the effectiveness of industry supervisors, management, facilitators, and trade instructors using Emotional Intelligence Quotient and brain research methodologies. Delivered onsite at Okanagan Valley, BC, or at client locations, covering motivation techniques for adult learners, storytelling for information retention, learning style accommodation, and personality type identification.
• Curriculum Licensing Turnkey licensing of industry-recognized, safety-focused curriculum for heavy equipment operation training. Licensees can deliver proven HEO programs including excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader, backhoe, rock truck, grader, pipelayer sideboom, and entrepreneurship courses. Targeted at training institutions and organizations lacking their own training infrastructure.
• CEO (Certification of Experienced Operators) Program Rapid certification testing program for experienced heavy equipment operators (Rock Truck, Excavator, Bulldozer, Wheel Loader, Backhoe) mirroring commercial pilot licensing requirements. Two-part assessment includes machine knowledge/safety theory exam and field-site safety/operational efficiency practical exam, condensed to under 4 hours. Priced at $799.00 CAD, recognized as equivalent to HVET graduate credentials.
• Heavy Equipment Operator Training Comprehensive hands-on heavy equipment operator training programs delivered at community-based training sites including Westbank First Nations. Students train on actual excavators, backhoes, loaders, mini excavators, D3/D5 dozers, and articulated rock trucks, with up to 170 hours of loggable experience. Delivered in partnership with WorkBC, ITA, and Southern Interior Construction Association.
• Fully Funded Heavy Equipment Career Training A 16-week heavy equipment career training program delivered through partnerships with Maximus Office, Community Futures North Okanagan, YMCA WorkBC Employment Services, and the Industry Training Authority. Tuition is valued at $25,000 and is 100% subsidized by the provincial government for self-identified Aboriginal persons eligible for Employment Insurance. Includes ITA Apprenticeship components with extra field hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of project-based graduates employed in oil, gas, mining, and road construction industries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WorkBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkBC partnered with Velocity Training and Southern Interior Construction Association to develop Heavy Equipment Operator training course providing skills training opportunities in the Okanagan region of British Columbia.
• Industry Training Authority (ITA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITA registered apprenticeship training delivered through Velocity's heavy equipment programs. Students can record up to 170 hours of experience in their log books toward ITA certification.
• Westbank First NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestbank First Nations training site hosts heavy equipment operator programs. Students train on excavators, backhoes, loaders, mini excavators, D3 and D5 dozers, and articulated rock trucks.
• Osoyoos Indian BandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscussions ongoing regarding heavy equipment training in the community and potential corrections training opportunities around the new $200 million correctional facility in Oliver, BC.
• Maximus OfficecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaximus Office serves as referral point for EI-eligible training participants. Multiple locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna direct candidates to Velocity's fully funded training programs.
• YMCA WorkBC Employment ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYMCA WorkBC Employment Services in Penticton serves as referral pathway for EI-eligible individuals seeking fully funded heavy equipment training.
• Community Futures North OkanagancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity Futures North Okanagan in Vernon serves as referral point for EI-eligible training participants in the northern Okanagan region.
• Women Building FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdmonton-based non-profit focused on recruiting women for heavy equipment training, with emphasis on rural women and those leaving the military. Co-sponsored 16-student training cohort.
• Imperial EssominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovered all training costs and fuel for a 12-week heavy equipment training program for women in non-traditional occupations.
• EmecominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided heavy equipment plus ongoing service throughout 12-week training program for women graduates.
• Finning CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided heavy equipment plus ongoing service throughout 12-week training program for women graduates.
• Mammoet Canada Western Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransported heavy equipment throughout 12-week training program for women graduates.
• Lehigh HansonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided land on which the 12-week heavy equipment training program was delivered for women graduates.
• Southern Interior Construction AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with WorkBC and Velocity Training to develop Heavy Equipment Operator training course for the Okanagan region.
• High Velocity Equipment Training (HVET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company in Camrose, Alberta described as the largest heavy equipment training college in western Canada. CEO certification represents knowledge and skills equivalent to HVET graduate. HVET programs exceed Red Seal Standards.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• High Velocity Equipment Training (HVET): Sister company to Velocity Training based in Camrose, Alberta, described as the largest heavy equipment training college in western Canada. Directly comparable in HEO program design, Red Seal-exceeding curriculum, and graduate employment outcomes (97% earning $70K+).
• OSHA.com: Online OSHA safety training provider with a deep catalog of workplace safety certifications aimed at individual workers and employers. Closely comparable to Velocity's individual learner segment and per-course pricing model for safety certifications like fall protection, HAZWOPER, and confined space.
• SafetySkills: Online workplace safety training platform offering 150+ courses across OSHA, environmental, and industrial safety categories. Comparable to Velocity in its course catalog self-serve model and individual certificate delivery to safety-conscious workers.
• Hard Hat Training (Summit Training Source): Online workplace safety and heavy equipment training provider offering HEO, rigging, aerial lift, and excavation certifications with I-CAB recognition. Directly comparable to Velocity's catalog breadth, regulatory compliance positioning, and B2B training partnerships.
• ClickSafety: Online construction and industrial safety training platform offering OSHA-compliant courses for individual workers and enterprise clients. Comparable to Velocity in targeting safety-certified trades workers with online, pay-per-course delivery and I-CAB/OSHA-aligned content.
• 360training: Major US-based online regulatory and safety training provider offering H2S, WHMIS, OSHA, fall protection, and heavy-equipment-adjacent courses. Directly comparable to Velocity's 500+ online industrial safety catalog in product mix, self-serve e-commerce delivery, and individual course licensing model.
• Industrial Training International (ITI): Global provider of crane, rigging, and heavy equipment operator training including instructor development (train-the-trainer) programs. Comparable to Velocity in rigging & slinging, crane/boom truck safety certifications, and FAST-style instructor enablement offerings.

Regional players

• CITCA (Construction Industry Training Council of Alberta): Alberta-based construction and heavy equipment training provider offering operator certification and apprenticeship pathways. Comparable to Velocity in HEO curriculum design and apprenticeship-aligned training delivery, though serving Alberta-specific construction trades.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft (including SumTotal): Large incumbent corporate training platform with broad professional development, IT, and safety/compliance content. Overlaps with Velocity in workplace safety and compliance training but operates as a broad workforce learning suite rather than a Canadian HEO specialist.

Emerging players

• Women Building Futures: Edmonton-based non-profit training organization co-sponsoring Velocity's women-in-non-traditional-trades heavy equipment cohorts. Comparable through its specialized workforce development for women entering heavy industry, overlapping with Velocity's dedicated women-in-trades program outcomes (100% employment).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/velocitytraininginc
• Xx.com/velocitycanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/velocity-training-inc-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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