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We are engineers, technical experts, designers, instructors, developers, animators, educators, creators, writers, communicators and filmmakers committed to making a safer world by offering the best possible training for professionals. Together we create cutting edge training for all your safety needs.

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We are growing

Trainor is market leading within e-learning and electrical safety training. 30 years of experience with electrical safety and Ex, together with 20 years of making the most engaging e-learning courses, has made us a well established EdTech company and a trusted partner of acclaimed Norwegian, Nordic and international enterprises in a wide range of fields.

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We are growing

Trainor is market leading within e-learning and electrical safety training. 30 years of experience with electrical safety and Ex, together with 20 years of making the most engaging e-learning courses, has made us a well established EdTech company and a trusted partner of acclaimed Norwegian, Nordic and international enterprises in a wide range of fields.

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We are growing

Trainor is market leading within e-learning and electrical safety training. 30 years of experience with electrical safety and Ex, together with 20 years of making the most engaging e-learning courses, has made us a well established EdTech company and a trusted partner of acclaimed Norwegian, Nordic and international enterprises in a wide range of fields.

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Training for professionals. By professionals.

Whether you choose e-learning, a webinar or an instructor-led course from Trainor, the course is created by the best possible industry expertise. All for the benefit of your learning and safety.

Our history

For more than 30 years we have trained professionals domestically and abroad, offshore and onshore, and we were among the very first players in the market when we launched our first e-learning course in 1996. Since then, traditional and digital education have gone hand in hand, and we have developed digital training solutions that meet the needs of a broad energy industry.

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1995

Trainor Established by 11 founders formerly part of ABB’s training division.

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1996

First e-learning course delivered on Floppy Disk: FSE, or SL91 as it was called at that time.

Training for professionals
2001

First version of trainor.no launched. Users where already able to complete FSE and Ex basic course via LMS.

Industry picture Oil and gas
2010

Delivered e-learning to Norway's largest industry project at all times (offshore).

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2017

E-learning of the future: Creation of the 3D universe “Electri City” using the gaming platform Unreal Engine as a tool to recreate authentic work environments.

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2018

Opening of Trainor VR studio. Launch of Trainor App: courses online and offline, course diplomas, documentation, tools and safety card.

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2020

Trainor secures investment from EV Private Equity.

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2021

A new era: Setting new standards of safety training. New digital profile, acquisition of Teknikutbildarna i Norden in Sweden.

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2022

Aquisition of Distansia

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2022

Launch of Trainor's Fundamentals of Hazardous Areas eLearning courses, giving companies a new way to work safely.

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2023

Trainor is acquired by Apave Group - an international group with more than 150 years of experience in the management of technical, environmental, human and digital risks.

Our team

Digital team Tina Ciara and Peder

Our dedicated teams work hard to create the best possible course experience for our customers. Our varied backgrounds and fields of expertise makes sure we have quality at all levels of training.

Work with us

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At Trainor, you will experience a happy, professional and social work environment, competitive conditions and professional and personal development. You’ll get the opportunity to work with the major players in the oil, gas, construction, renewables and power industry. Want to join our team? See our vacancies or send us your open application!

Taking safety training to new levels

Trainor is an internationally recognized EdTech company taking safety training to new levels- We provide training services, digital solutions and technical consultancy to offshore, maritime and onshore industries worldwide.

We have a value proposition that plays to the global electrification agenda, enhances technical competence and increases safety by significantly reducing the risk of hazardous incidents in workplace, all whilst delivering on our ESG sustainable development goals.

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Stian Martinsen Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Phillippe Maillard og Stian Martinsen

French Apave Group acquires Trainor!

Trainor embarks on an exciting journey as it becomes part of the prestigious Apave Group, a globally renowned entity with a rich heritage spanning over 150 years. Apave Group brings to the table awealth of expertise in navigating the intricacies of technical, environmental, human, and digital risks. The combination of Apave's and Trainor's know-how and expertise will enhance their joint offering and enable them to better support their customers with cutting-edge tools.

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ESG

ESG

We’re embedding key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments into our company strategy to create long term value for our customers and wider health and safety industry.

Our values

Our values

Courageous

Some call it being creative or innovative. We call it being courageous. Courage is not about seeking or taking unnecessary risks. For us, it's about daring to think differently, say what we mean and do what we believe in.

Collaborative

Being collaborative is about caring. Pay attention. Meet needs. That's why we will be close to customers, partners, industry organizations and the authorities. All the time committed to safety, with solid professional perspectives and digital solutions to the industry's challenges.  

Curious

Whoever is curious is interested. And whoever is interested finds new solutions, looks further ahead than the competition and always finds new ways to do more for our customers, our industries and our planet.

Contact us

Need assistance with choosing the most suitable courses for you or your employees? Have something to share about our services? We are always happy to hear from you and value your feedback a lot.

Contact us

Need assistance with choosing the most suitable courses for you or your employees? Have something to share about our services? We are always happy to hear from you and value your feedback a lot.

Head office

Kjelleveien 21
3125 Tonsberg
Norway

+47 33 37 89 00
post@trainor.no

Latest from the newsroom

Sara Zetterberg is Trainor’s new Country Manager in Sweden
Sara Zetterberg is Trainor’s new Country Manager in Sweden

"With a solid background from the EdTech industry, as a network builder and founder, we are confident that Sara is the right person to lead and further develop Trainor Sweden and Distansia, says Stian Martinsen, CEO Trainor.

French Apave Group is the new owner of Trainor
French Apave Group is the new owner of Trainor

- With Apave's ownership, we will develop and grow even more, says CEO of Trainor, Stian Martinsen.

Trainor launches international forum for professionals working in hazardous areas.
Trainor launches international forum for professionals working in hazardous areas.

Trainor's digital forum for professionals in electrical safety has been a great success. Now, an international version is being launched, specifically tailored to those working in hazardous areas.

Trainor achieves re-certification in ISO 9001, as well as certifications in ISO 14001 and ISO 27001
Trainor achieves re-certification in ISO 9001, as well as certifications in ISO 14001 and ISO 27001

These certifications demonstrate Trainor's commitment to excellence in quality management, environmental stewardship, and information security.

Trainor and Equinor collaboration on wind power expertise
Trainor and Equinor collaboration on wind power expertise

With an increased focus on green energy, the need for new competence within electrical safety also increases. In close collaboration with Equinor, Trainor has now prepared training that sets a completely new standard.

CompEx select Trainor eLearning to optimise learning and safety in the water utilities sector
CompEx select Trainor eLearning to optimise learning and safety in the water utilities sector

Market-leading Norwegian EdTech company, Trainor, has been selected as the eLearning partner for CompEx - a globally recognised certification scheme - in support of its mission to optimise learning and enhance safety outcomes in the water utilities sector.

New collaboration with IKM Instrutek
New collaboration with IKM Instrutek

-IKM Instrutek is a significant company in Norway, and it is a great recognition that they choose us as a supplier of training services, says Rolf Kinck, Senior Key Account Manager at Trainor.

Are to deliver training to Equinor for at least five new years
Are to deliver training to Equinor for at least five new years

- A responsibility we take very seriously, says Trond Løfqvist in Trainor. The ed-tech company has signed a new framework agreement with Equinor

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The Trainor corporate logo is the most immediate representation of the company. It identifies who we are and must appear on all digital and printed communication produced. There is a lot of freedom in the placement of the logo, but it is a valuable corporate asset and must be used consistently in the proper, approved forms.

Press contact

Eva Nordskog

Eva Nordskog

Head of Communications, HR and ESG

Eva is Head of Communications of the Trainor Group and thereby responsible for all internal and external communication, included strategical planning, branding, PR management and crisis communication. She is also head of HR and ESG.

eva.nordskogbot prevention@trainor.no

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