SparkyNinja

What SparkyNinja does

SparkyNinja Ltd is a UK-based specialist electrical training provider headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees with its main training centre in Middlesbrough/Teesside. Founded in 2012 and operating as a private limited company (registration 11832978), the firm delivers City & Guilds accredited courses to practicing electricians, experienced electrical workers, new industry entrants, and commercial/industrial facilities across the UK. The course catalogue spans the major electrotechnical qualifications, including 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382-26), Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection (2391-52), Electrotechnical Experienced Worker (2346-03), NVQ Level 3 (2357), Design and Verification (2396), Solar PV (2922-34), Electrical Energy Storage Systems (2923-34), PAT Testing (2377-77), EV Charging at both domestic/small commercial (2921-34) and largescale (2921-32/33) tiers, plus the C&G 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas.

The business operates three delivery channels: classroom-led courses at the Teesside centre and a partner facility in Telford (Hager training academy), self-paced online courses purchased directly through the website, and on-site training delivered at client locations across the UK. The core technology is a straightforward online learning management system offering on-demand video courseware accessible 24/7, with no native mobile app. Revenue is generated from one-time course fees ranging from £195 to £2,350 (ex VAT), supported by interest-free Klarna instalments and 3-month invoice plans, plus a smaller consultancy stream covering duty holder audits, LV Authorised Engineer support, thermal imaging surveys, and arc flash studies. Marketing is content-led, anchored by a technical blog, an industry podcast distributed across major platforms, and an active presence on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and a Discord learner community under the #Evolve brand.

Name

SparkyNinja

Legal name

SparkyNinja Ltd

Website

https://sparkyninja.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SparkyNinja is a UK-based City & Guilds accredited electrical training provider delivering online, classroom, and on-site courses in wiring regulations, inspection and testing, EV charging, solar PV, and energy storage to practising electricians, new entrants, experienced workers, and commercial facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Electrical Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrician Training (Residential & Commercial) (EDAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy Electrical (Solar PV, Wind, Storage) (EDAOABAI), Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)

Keywords

• Electrical training courses
• Electrician qualifications
• City & Guilds accredited
• EV charging training
• Vocational electrical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton-on-tees

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: One-time fees for individual City & Guilds accredited courses, ranging from £195 to £2350. Payment options include interest-free payment plans (Klarna), and the option to spread payments over 3 months via invoice for certain courses.
2. Consultancy and Bespoke Training: Consultancy services including duty holder audits, Low Voltage Authorised Engineer support, thermal imaging surveys, arc flash studies, and development of electrical safety rules and policies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SparkyNinja provides City & Guilds accredited electrical training courses and qualifications for electricians and engineers, delivered online (on-demand video), in classroom settings (Teesside training centre and Hager's Telford academy), and on-site at client locations across the UK. The course portfolio covers EV charging, solar PV, battery storage, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, inspection and testing, NVQ Level 3, Experienced Worker routes, and Level 4 design and verification, complemented by professional consultancy services including duty holder audits and electrical safety studies.

Product overview

SparkyNinja is an electrical training provider offering accredited courses for electricians and electrical professionals. The company operates three delivery formats: Classroom Courses (in-person training at Teesside and partner facilities), Online Courses (self-paced on-demand video training), and On-Site Courses (delivered at client locations). Key course categories include City & Guilds qualifications for EV charging (domestic/small commercial and largescale), solar PV installation, electrical energy storage systems, inspection and testing (2391, PAT), 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382), NVQ Level 3 (2357), Experienced Worker qualifications (2346, 2347), and Level 4 Design and Verification (2396). The company also provides a Podcast and Blog for industry education, plus Consultancy Services for duty holder audits, thermal imaging, and arc flash studies. Supporting products include the Electrical Installation Design course and various CPD-focused qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classroom Courses (City & Guilds electrical training) In-person training delivered at SparkyNinja's Teesside training centre and partner facilities (Hager academy in Telford), covering City & Guilds accredited qualifications for electricians including EV charging, inspection and testing, and experienced worker qualifications.
• Online Courses (On-Demand) Self-paced video-based training accessible anytime via an online dashboard, including Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, PAT Testing, and electrical installation design courses.
• On-Site Training Courses Training delivered at client locations across the UK where suitable facilities are available, including Safe Isolation and Electrical Control Panel Entry courses for organisations training multiple employees at their own premises.
• Electrical Safety Consultancy Services Professional consulting services including duty holder audits, Low Voltage Authorised Engineer support for food and NHS facilities, thermal imaging surveys, arc flash studies, and development of electrical safety rules and policies.
• City & Guilds 2921-34 (Domestic/Small Commercial EV Charging) Level 3 qualification for the design and installation of domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging installations, covering EV supply equipment, smart functions, and prosumer installations including vehicle-to-grid capability.
• City & Guilds 2346-03 (Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification) Level 3 NVQ Diploma for experienced electricians with 5+ years of industry experience, enabling them to achieve ECS Gold Card via Installation and Maintenance pathways.
• City & Guilds 2391-52 (Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection) Level 3 qualification covering initial verification and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations, delivered over four days with an optional fifth day for assessment.
• City & Guilds 2382-26 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) Level 3 qualification covering BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 requirements for electrical installations, with Amendment 4 introducing new chapters on Stationary Secondary Batteries, Power over Ethernet, and a revised Medical Locations section.
• City & Guilds 2357 (NVQ Level 3 in Installing Electrotechnical Systems) NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment for candidates in their first five years of working career, with portfolio-based assessment and no classroom attendance required.
• City & Guilds 2922-34 (Solar Photovoltaic Installation) Level 3 Award for the installation and maintenance of small solar photovoltaic systems in domestic and small commercial settings, aligned with MCS requirements.
• City & Guilds 2923-34 (Electrical Energy Storage Systems) Level 3 Award covering design, installation, and commissioning of small electrical energy storage systems (EESS) in domestic and small-commercial settings, aligned with MCS requirements.
• City & Guilds 2921-32/33 Combined Largescale EV Charging Course Combined Level 3 qualification for design, quality assurance, installation and maintenance of largescale electric vehicle charging installations (medium power 50-90 kW and high power up to 350 kW), including a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) introduction.
• City & Guilds 2396 (Design and Verification of Electrical Installations) Level 4 qualification for design and verification of electrical installations, delivered as a theory-based course with online training, evening sessions, a design project, and a written exam.
• C&G 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations Level 2 qualification for new entrants to the electrical industry, providing basic skills and experience through online learning combined with approximately one week of practical training at the Middlesbrough centre.
• C&G 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations Level 3 qualification for those who have completed Level 2 or have relevant industry experience, covering fault diagnosis, inspection and testing, commissioning, and electrical systems design.
• City & Guilds 2377-77 (In-Service Inspection and Testing / PAT Testing) Level 3 online course covering requirements for both portable appliance testing and fixed electrical equipment testing, aligned with the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
• Electrical Installation Design Course Enhanced online course covering electrical installation design processes including radial circuit design, overload and fault current, voltage drop, protective conductor sizing, ring final circuits, harmonics, and lighting design, preparing learners for the Level 4 2396 qualification.
• Safe Isolation - Electrical Control Panel Entry Course Training on protecting workers from electric shock and arc flash through awareness of energised parts and methods of safe isolation on electrical control panels; delivered on-site.
• City and Guilds 2365-02 for EWA (Electrotechnical Diploma, Level 2) Level 2 Electrotechnical Diploma designed for experienced workers seeking to formalise their existing skills.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HagercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2025SparkyNinja has partnered with Hager to deliver City and Guilds accredited training courses at Hager's training academy facility in Telford, West Midlands. The partnership begins with Largescale EV charging courses and will expand to include BS 7909 temporary power installations, inspection and testing, and thermal imaging. Hager provides their excellent training academy facility where equipment is manufactured to British Standards on site, with factory tours offered to course participants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Electrician Courses 4U: UK-based online and classroom training provider focused on City & Guilds electrical qualifications for practicing electricians. Closely overlaps SparkyNinja's online-led, self-paced delivery model with comparable pricing.
• The College of Electrical Training: UK-based electrical training college delivering City & Guilds qualifications and specialist courses including EV and solar PV. Competes for the same practicing electrician learner pool in classroom-led formats.
• Trade Skills 4U: One of the UK's largest private electrical training providers offering City & Guilds qualifications across installation, inspection/testing, EV charging, and renewables. Directly competes with SparkyNinja for the same practicing electrician segment with a much larger marketing and multi-centre footprint.
• JTL Training: Major UK electrical and plumbing apprenticeship provider delivering City & Guilds qualifications, including 2365, 2357, and EV/solar pathways. Targets both new entrants and experienced workers, directly competing with SparkyNinja's Level 2/3 diploma and NVQ offerings.
• Able Skills: UK-wide private training provider offering City & Guilds electrical courses (2365, 2382, 2391, 2396, EV charging). Operates multi-centre classroom delivery with a similar electrician upskilling focus to SparkyNinja.

Broad incumbents

• Hager Training (Hager UK): Manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment offering free/sponsored training at its Telford academy and elsewhere. Already a SparkyNinja partner, but Hager's own training catalogue (wiring accessories, distribution, EV) is adjacent and partly substitutable for electricians seeking manufacturer-led CPD.
• Schneider Electric (Training): Global electrical equipment manufacturer providing EV charging, solar, and energy management training programmes for installers. Competes for the same emerging-tech CPD audience as SparkyNinja's EV and renewables courses, with deep manufacturer product expertise.
• NICEIC: UK's leading electrical contracting certification body that also runs training and CPD for its registered electricians. Overlaps SparkyNinja's competency-qualification and continuing-education offerings but operates at far greater scale and as part of a broader certification portfolio.
• NAPIT Training: UK certification and training body serving electricians, plumbers, and other trades. Provides City & Guilds-aligned courses and CPD, overlapping SparkyNinja's electrician qualification catalogue with the added advantage of an installer registration scheme.

Emerging players

• Megger (Training): Manufacturer of electrical test instruments that runs training on inspection, testing, and safety procedures relevant to the 2391-52 and PAT qualifications SparkyNinja sells. Adjacent in audience (qualified electricians) with product-tied training content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/SparkyNinja
• Facebookfacebook.com/SparkyNinja
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sparkyninja
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparky.ninja
• TikToktiktok.com/@thesparkyninja

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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