Cecert Sp Z O O

What Cecert Sp Z O O does

CeCert Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish accredited certification body headquartered at Warecka 11A, Warsaw, founded in 2019 and operating in the legal form of a limited liability company (Sp. z o.o., KRS 0000776156). The company delivers accredited certification, training, and audit services across management systems (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, 22301, 27001 and related standards, 45001, 50001, 37001/37301, 42001), person certification (lead auditor and internal auditor programs), medical device certification including Notified Body 2934 services for in vitro diagnostic devices under IVDR, AQAP 2110 for the defense industry, WSK Internal Control System certification authorized by the Minister of Finance (November 2025), and UKSC cybersecurity audits. Regulatory credentials include PCA accreditations AC219 (management systems, since December 2020) and AC232 (person certification, since April 2023), Ministry of Health authorization (October 2021), and ERCA authorized training partner status (since 2019), making certificates globally recognized under EA MLA agreements.

The business model is professional-services based with quote-based individually tailored pricing for certification audits and fixed tuition for training courses (example: Audytor Wewnętrzny ISO 14001 at 1,050 PLN net for a 2-day/16-hour course). Some training courses are listed in the PARP-managed BUR database, enabling up to 80% government co-funding for mid-market clients. Go-to-market is sales-led through named directors handling phone, email, and contact-form inquiries, supported by content marketing (educational articles, FAQ), social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), newsletter, webinars, and trade show participation at MEDICA and SALMED. Customer segments span manufacturing and industrial organizations, medical device and IVD manufacturers, organizations with information security and cybersecurity needs, and healthcare facilities, with services delivered directly by CeCert auditors and trainers without reseller networks. The company operates a CeCert Cloud document management platform (ownCloud-based) for client records and a CeCert Academy sub-brand for training.

Management is led by founder and President of the Board Dr. Michał Pachowski, supported by directors across Sales/Marketing (Magdalena Maj-Nowisz), Management Systems Certification (Alicja Dąbrowska), Medical Devices (Konrad Łużniak), IVD Medical Devices (Kamil Szczurowski, Piotr Macikowski), and Marketing (Andrzej Lewandowski). The company is described as a team of experts with over 20 years of combined experience in domestic and foreign certification bodies. Revenue, headcount, and ownership allocations are not disclosed in available sources; firmographic data indicates 11-50 employees. CeCert has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Cecert Sp Z O O

Legal name

CeCert Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://cecert.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CeCert Sp. z o.o. is a Warsaw-based accredited certification body offering management system, person, and IVD medical device certification (Notified Body 2934), plus training, serving Polish and EU manufacturers, defense, and cybersecurity organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF)

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

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

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Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

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Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Management system certification
• Medical device certification
• ISO audit services
• Compliance training
• Person certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management System Certification: Certification of organizations against international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, and others. Revenue is generated through certification audits, initial certification, surveillance audits, and recertification processes. Pricing is individually determined based on organization size, number of locations, and certification scope.
2. Person Certification: Certification of individuals as lead auditors, internal auditors, and compliance officers across various ISO standards. Includes certification exams administered weekly. Revenue generated through examination and certification fees.
3. Training Services: Classroom, online, and in-company training courses covering ISO standards, medical devices, information security, business continuity, cybersecurity, and AI. Some training courses are listed in the BUR (Usługi Rozwojowe) database with up to 80% government funding available. Revenue from tuition fees.
4. Medical Device Product Certification: Notified body certification services for IVD medical devices under IVDR and for general medical devices under MDR. Includes technical documentation assessment and conformity assessment procedures. Revenue from certification of products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CeCert Sp. z o.o. is an accredited Polish certification body providing three pillars of service: (1) management system certification against ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AQAP 2110, etc.); (2) person certification for lead auditors, internal auditors, and specialized compliance officers; and (3) medical device and IVD product certification as an EU Notified Body (number 2934). The company also delivers professional training courses aligned to its certification programs and conducts WSK (Internal Control System) certification authorized by the Minister of Finance and Economy.

Product overview

CeCert Sp z o.o. is an accredited certification body headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification and training services. The core offerings include three main pillars: (1) Management System Certification covering quality (ISO 9001), medical devices (ISO 13485), environment (ISO 14001), business continuity (ISO 22301), information security (ISO 27001 and related standards), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), and energy management (ISO 50001); (2) Person Certification for lead auditors, internal auditors, and specialized roles such as cybersecurity officers; and (3) Medical Device Certification including IVD products under IVDR and AQAP 2110 for defense industry. The company also provides training courses aligned with its certification programs, with some courses eligible for up to 80% funding through the Polish BUR system. CeCert operates as a notified body (number 2934) for IVD medical devices and holds PCA accreditation for both management system and person certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CeCert Academy: Training and education platform providing courses on ISO standards, auditing, and certification preparation.

Products and services

• Management System Certification (Certyfikacja Systemów Zarządzania) Accredited certification services for management system standards including ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 22301 (business continuity), ISO/IEC 27001 and related standards (information security), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 37001/37301 (compliance and anti-bribery), and AQAP 2110 (NATO defense quality). Targeted at organizations needing independent conformity assessment.
• Person Certification (Certyfikacja Osób) Professional certification programs for individuals including Lead Auditor certificates (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 42001), Internal Auditor certificates (ISO 9001, 13485, 22301, 27001, 42001), Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) under MDR and IVDR, and Cybersecurity Officer (Pełnomocnik ds. cyberbezpieczeństwa) certifications. Exams held weekly.
• IVD Medical Device Certification (Certyfikacja Wyrobów Medycznych IVD) Notified body conformity assessment services for in vitro diagnostic medical devices under IVDR 2017/746, including technical documentation assessment and conformity evaluation procedures enabling CE marking for EEA market access.
• WSK Internal Control System Certification (Certyfikacja WSK) Internal Control System (WSK) certification for organizations involved in trade of strategic goods, technologies, and services. Authorization granted by the Minister of Finance and Economy of Poland.
• AQAP 2110 Defense Industry Certification (Certyfikacja AQAP 2110) NATO AQAP 2110 quality assurance certification for defense industry contractors, extending ISO 9001 with additional requirements for configuration management, traceability, and subcontractor oversight.
• Cybersecurity Audit UKSC (Audyt Cyberbezpieczeństwa UKSC) Cybersecurity audit services for compliance with UKSC (Krajowy System Cyberbezpieczeńststwa / National Cybersecurity System) requirements, including assessment and certification for cybersecurity officers.
• Training Services (Szkolenia ISO/IA) Professional training courses covering ISO standards, information security, business continuity, medical devices, cybersecurity, and AI management, available online, in-person, and in-company, with monthly training groups and some courses eligible for up to 80% BUR government co-funding.
• ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Academy (Akademia ISO/IEC 42001) Specialized training academy for AI management system certification under ISO/IEC 42001 standard, covering AI-specific requirements and audit techniques.
• HACCP Certification (Certyfikacja HACCP) HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety certification for organizations in the food industry.
• PN-EN 14065 RABC Certification PN-EN 14065 RABC certification for laundry hygiene and biocontamination control systems, applicable to industrial laundry and textile hygiene operations.
• ISO 22716 Cosmetics GMP Certification ISO 22716 certification for cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices, covering production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products.
• ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System Certification Certification of AI management systems under ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI governance, risk management, and responsible AI use within organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Several dozen WSK certification processes completed successfully
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ERCA (European Recognition for Certification Auditors)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019CeCert has been an authorized training partner of ERCA since 2019. This partnership enables CeCert to deliver auditor training programs whose certificates are internationally recognized. ERCA is a European organization that provides recognition and quality assurance for certification and training professionals, and its authorization is a mark of training program quality in the certification industry.
• Polskie Centrum Akredytacji (PCA) – Polish Centre for AccreditationcoreOthersPCA is the national accreditation body in Poland, operating under the Act on the conformity assessment and market surveillance system. PCA grants CeCert its accreditation (AC219 for management system certification, AC232 for person certification), which confirms CeCert's technical competence to perform conformity assessments according to international standards (ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO/IEC 17024). Accreditation under EA MLA makes certificates globally recognized.
• Ministerstwo Zdrowia RP (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Poland)coreOthersThe Ministry of Health authorized CeCert in October 2021 as a notified body for in vitro diagnostic medical devices under Directive 98/79/EC. The Ministry, jointly with the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products (URPL), conducted the assessment resulting in CeCert's designation as Notified Body 2934.
• PKN (Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny / Polish Committee for Standardization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCeCert is a member of technical committees KT6 and KT300 operating at PKN, which develop and maintain Polish standards. This membership enables CeCert to stay current with evolving standards and contribute to the national standardization process.
• Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna (Military Academy of Technology)minorOthersWojskowa Akademia Techniczna in Warsaw engaged CeCert for WSK (Internal Control System) certification. Following a successful certification process, the Academy issued a reference letter recommending CeCert as a professional and trustworthy partner. This collaboration demonstrates CeCert's competence in the defense and military sector.
• PARP (Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości / Polish Agency for Enterprise Development)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCeCert training courses are listed in the BUR (Baza Usług Rozwojowych) managed by PARP, enabling organizations to access government-funded professional training with co-funding up to 80%. CeCert also exhibited alongside PARP at MEDICA 2022 trade fair (Hall 16/A28), demonstrating a GTM partnership for international promotion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Norwegian classification and certification society active in ISO management system certification (9001, 14001, 27001, 22301) and healthcare accreditation. Comparable through certification services but with a maritime/energy heritage CeCert does not have.
• Intertek: Global TIC operator offering ISO management system certification, product certification and cybersecurity/IoT assurance. Competes with CeCert in ISO/IEC 27001 and quality/environmental certification, with broader industry coverage.
• SGS: Swiss-based TIC giant with a Polish operation. Competes in ISO system certification, product certification, and training services; broader scope covers inspection, verification and laboratory services outside CeCert's core.
• TÜV Rheinland: German-headquartered testing, inspection and certification group operating a Polish subsidiary. Competes with CeCert across ISO 9001/13485/27001 certification, medical-device conformity assessment, and professional training, with deeper global brand recognition.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification, testing, and notified-body operator with a long-standing Polish presence. Directly comparable across ISO management system certification, medical-device notified-body services (MDR/IVDR), and cybersecurity/AI training — but at substantially larger scale and broader scope.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification company active in Poland. Comparable through ISO management system certification, medical-device services and cybersecurity audits, though it operates a much wider portfolio including marine, commodities and infrastructure.

Regional players

• Polski Rejestr Statków (PRS): Polish classification and certification society operating as a notified body and ISO management system certifier within Poland. Comparable on domestic certification services, especially in defense/industrial sectors, though its maritime heritage differentiates it from CeCert.

Direct peers

• DQS: German-headquartered certification body specializing in ISO management system certification (9001, 13485, 14001, 27001, 45001) and person certification. Closely comparable to CeCert on integrated management system audits and accredited training partnerships.
• BSI Group: British Standards Institution is a direct peer in ISO management system certification, ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification, and training/auditor certification programs. Strong overlap with CeCert on standards-based certification and professional development.
• DEKRA: German testing, inspection and certification organization with a Polish office. Comparable across management system certification, automotive/defense-related standards (AQAP-relevant), and professional training — overlapping CeCert's AQAP 2110 and ISO 13485 services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cecert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cecert

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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