Edukai Oy

What Edukai Oy does

Edukai Oy is a Finnish vocational training and certification services company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kajaani, in the Kainuu region. The company delivers regulated workplace and occupational certifications — including Työturvallisuuskortti (work safety card), Tulityökortti (hot work card), Hygieniapassi (food hygiene), Anniskelupassi (alcohol service), ADR (dangerous goods), forklift and load-crane operator cards, first aid, welding qualification tests, and wet-room waterproofer certification — to individual consumers and corporate clients. Authorization comes from Finnish regulatory bodies (Traficom, Työturvallisuuskeskus TTK, Valvira) and Eurofins; cards and credentials are issued by these regulators rather than by Edukai itself. The company is organizationally linked to Kainuu Vocational College (Kainuun ammattiopisto), sharing Moodle (kao.fi), Wilma, and Office 365 infrastructure, and operates three training academies in the Kainuu region (Kajaani, Kuusamo, Suomussalmi).

The technology platform is built on commodity online-learning tooling: ZOOM delivers live remote Työturvallisuuskortti training with mandatory video; Webauto/Valvomo provides supervised online professional qualification courses monitored via WhatsApp/Signal; Moodle (kao.fi) hosts learning content; and Prodiags supplies automotive course material. As of 2025, the Työturvallisuuskortti credential is delivered exclusively through a mobile digital application, with physical cards discontinued. Digital exam proctoring relies on strong customer authentication through Finnish online-banking credentials or mobile certificates, and registration is handled via the self-serve kuljettajaopetus.fi portal.

The business model is primarily transactional, with per-course unit pricing ranging from €88 (online professional qualification continuing education) to €1,200 (on-site load crane operator training). Course fees are invoiced after completion, registration is binding with a three-day cancellation window, and corporate clients receive custom quotations for group or on-site delivery. Two non-transactional revenue streams layer onto the core course business: NUOTTI personal coaching for young people aged 16–29 is funded by Kela, and the Next Level project (2.10.2023–31.12.2026), which provides free card training, interpretation, translation, and workplace support for immigrant job seekers and Kainuu employers, is co-financed by the European Union. Marketing relies on Finnish-language organic search (edukai.fi), email, Facebook/Instagram, partner referrals from municipal employment services and Kela, and direct phone/email sales to corporate clients.

Name

Edukai Oy

Legal name

Edukai Oy

Website

https://edukai.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edukai Oy is a Kainuu-based Finnish vocational training provider delivering regulated workplace certifications, professional driver training, and personal coaching to individuals and corporate clients across three municipalities and nationwide via remote platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Professional Certification Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Occupational safety certification
• Professional driver training
• Food hygiene passport courses
• Workplace permit card training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kajaani

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Registration and Certification Fees: Edukai charges per-course fees for short vocational training and certification exam services. Revenue is one-time per transaction, with no recurring subscription component. Fees are charged per participant and vary by course type, duration, and certification body.
2. NUOTTI Coaching (Kela-funded): Personal coaching service for young people aged 16–29 funded by Kela. Edukai serves as the service provider; revenue flows through government contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Edukai Oy delivers short-form vocational certification training programs — occupational safety cards, hygiene and alcohol-service passports, professional driver qualifications (including ADR), first aid, welding proficiency tests, and industrial operator cards (forklift, crane, EV workshop). Training is offered in-person across the Kainuu region as well as via remote live ZOOM sessions and supervised online courses through the Webauto platform. The company also provides Kela-funded NUOTTI personal coaching for young people aged 16–29, customized recruitment/tailored training for employers, and the EU-funded Next Level project supporting immigrant workers in Kainuu.

Product overview

Edukai Oy is a vocational training organization offering a diverse portfolio of short-term and continuing education courses primarily focused on occupational certifications and card-based training programs. The core offering consists of workplace safety cards (Työturvallisuuskortti, Tulityökortti), professional driver training (ammattipätevyys with ADR specialization), food service certifications (Hygieniapassi, Anniskelupassi), first aid training, and industrial certifications (welding qualifications, forklift, crane operation). Regional variants are offered in Suomussalmi and Kuusamo. Specialized services include NUOTTI coaching for youth (16-29 years), tailored recruitment training for employers, and the EU-funded Next Level project supporting immigrant employment. The Next Level initiative also provides translation and interpretation services plus on-site workplace support. Training formats include in-person, remote (via ZOOM), and monitored online courses (Webauto platform).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Next Level: EU-funded project aimed at improving employment opportunities for new Kainuu residents and supporting employers with recruitment of foreign-background workers through training, translation, interpretation services, and workplace support.

Products and services

• Työturvallisuuskorttikoulutus etäkoulutuksena (Remote Work Safety Card Training) Remote live training delivered via ZOOM, issuing the Työturvallisuuskortti (Work Safety Card) digital certificate via mobile app; for individual workers and employers across Finland.
• Työturvallisuuskorttikoulutus (Work Safety Card Training) In-person training program leading to the Työturvallisuuskortti (Work Safety Card) certificate valid for five years, covering occupational safety and health at shared workplaces.
• Ammattipätevyyden jatkokoulutukset verkkokurssina (Professional Competence Online Courses) Online 5-day professional competence continuing education for professional drivers, completed via the Webauto supervised platform (one day must be predictive driving).
• Ammattipätevyyden jatkokoulutukset ja ADR (Professional Competence and ADR Training) Professional driver training including ADR (dangerous goods) base, combined, tank, and refresher courses (P, P1/P7/PS, PS17 licenses) for safe hazardous materials handling.
• Hygieniapassikoulutus ja testi (Hygiene Passport Training and Test) Food hygiene training and test for persons handling unpackaged perishable foods, leading to the Ruokavirasto-issued Hygieniapassi.
• Anniskelupassikoulutus ja testi (Alcohol Service Passport Training and Test) Training and test for responsible alcohol service, available in Finnish, English, or Swedish, leading to the Valvira-issued Anniskelupassi for licensed premises supervisors.
• Ensiapukoulutukset (First Aid Training) First aid basic (16h) and emergency refresher (8h) courses, certificate valid three years, with optional Traficom professional competence notations.
• Tulityökorttikoulutus (Hot Work Card Training) Fire safety training for hot work (welding, cutting, grinding), leading to the SPEK-issued Tulityökortti valid for five years.
• Pätevyyskokeen hitsaus (Welding Proficiency Testing) Welding qualification tests with candidate guidance, testing environment, X-ray imaging for butt joints, and process-specific bending or fracture tests.
• Trukkikorttikoulutus (Forklift Card Training) Forklift operator training with theoretical and practical components, leading to a five-year government-recognized forklift card.
• NUOTTI-valmennus (NUOTTI Coaching) Kela-funded personal coaching for individuals aged 16–29 with reduced functional capacity, supporting life skills, career planning, study, and employment readiness.
• Rekry- ja täsmäkoulutukset (Recruitment and Tailored Training) Customized 3–9 month employer training programs with at least ten training days, co-funded 30% by employer and municipal employment services.
• Vesityökorttikoulutus (Water Work Card Training) Training for personnel working with drinking water systems, covering microbiology, chemistry, purification, hygiene, and legislation; leads to the Valvira-issued water work card valid for five years.
• Märkätilojen vedeneristäjä -koulutus (Wet Room Waterproofing Certification) Eurofins-approved two-day training for wet room waterproofers, including theory, written exam, and practical work demonstration, leading to a national personal certification.
• Kuormausnosturin käyttäjän käyttökoulutus (Load-Handling Crane Operator Training) On-site training for operators of load-moment cranes above 25 ton-meters, compliant with Government Decree VNA 403/2008.
• Autoalan koulutukset (Automotive Sector Training) Automotive-sector training, including SFS 6002 electrical safety training for electric and hybrid vehicle workshops, deliverable remotely or on-site.
• Korttikoulutukset Suomussalmi (Card Training in Suomussalmi) Regional card certification training in Suomussalmi, including Työturvallisuuskortti and other mandatory workplace certifications for local employers and workers.
• Korttikoulutukset Kuusamo (Card Training in Kuusamo) Regional card certification training in Kuusamo, including hygiene, alcohol service, work safety, hot work, and first aid courses.
• Next Level -hanke (Next Level Project) EU-funded project (2.10.2023–31.12.2026) delivering free card training, language courses, translation, interpretation, and on-site workplace support for immigrant workers and Kainuu employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Työturvallisuuskortti issued digitally within 3–4 weeks of training completion (as of 2025, physical cards discontinued)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AEL (Ammattienedistämislaitos): Established Finnish vocational and professional qualification training provider with strong industrial/transport sector focus including ADR and driver qualification training. Comparable in regulatory certification portfolio and B2B/B2C delivery mix.
• Koulutuskeskus Salpaus: Finnish vocational education and training center (koulutuskuntayhtymä) offering occupational qualifications, safety cards, and professional competence courses. Mirrors Edukai's mix of regulator-issued certifications and tailored corporate training.
• Taitotalo: Finnish vocational training organization delivering workplace safety, hygiene, and professional competence courses with nationwide coverage. Highly comparable business model — authorized provider issuing regulator-backed cards to individuals and corporate clients.
• Rastor-instituutti: Finnish professional and management development training provider serving both individuals and corporate clients. Comparable in short-course, certification-oriented offerings with direct-to-consumer registration and corporate sales motion.
• Amiedu: Helsinki-based Finnish vocational training provider offering occupational safety cards, hygiene passports, first aid, and professional qualification courses. Directly competes with Edukai in the same regulatory-driven certification segments, though at a much larger national scale.
• Koulutuskuntayhtymä Tavastia: Regional Finnish vocational training consortium offering occupational qualifications, safety certifications, and tailored employer programs. Comparable regional operating model with similar employer co-funded recruitment training offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Työturvallisuuskeskus TTK: Finnish national center for occupational safety that issues the Työturvallisuuskortti. While not a direct competitor, TTK sets training standards and accredits providers like Edukai, making it a structurally comparable — though broader — player in the same ecosystem.
• Eurofins: Global testing and certification group whose Viavia Laboratory issues the wet room waterproofer certification that Edukai delivers. Operates as the certifying counterpart for Edukai's regulated programs and a much larger incumbent in adjacent training/testing services.
• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization offering occupational safety, ADR/dangerous goods, and driver qualification training across Europe. Comparable international incumbent with overlapping regulated certification portfolio and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Valamis: Finnish-headquartered digital learning platform provider serving enterprise and vocational customers. Comparable in remote/online delivery of regulated training content and overlaps with Edukai's ZOOM + Webauto digital proctoring approach, though at a much larger scale and B2B SaaS orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NextLevelKainuu-vp8yi
• Facebookfacebook.com/kainuu2nextlevel
• Instagraminstagram.com/kainuu2nextlevel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edukaioy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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