Trainor is a market leading EdTech company with an established track record in eLearning and safety training. We have over 40 years of experience in electrical safety and Ex safety, and have been producing engaging, impactful learning solutions for 20 years. We are a trusted partner of acclaimed numerous Norwegian, Nordic and international enterprises operating in a wide range of industries.
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We've been involved in training professionals based offshore and onshore for more than 40 years. We launched our first eLearning course in 1996 – one of the very first companies to deliver this type of training to market. We now bring the two worlds of traditional learning and digital learning together, combining them in smart training solutions that meet the needs of workers across the energy industry.
Trainor Established by 11 founders formerly part of ABB’s training division.
First e-learning course delivered on Floppy Disk: FSE, or SL91 as it was called at that time.
First version of trainor.no launched. Users where already able to complete FSE and Ex basic course via LMS.
Delivered e-learning to Norway's largest industry project at all times (offshore).
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.
Opening of Trainor VR studio. Launch of Trainor App: courses online and offline, course diplomas, documentation, tools and safety card.
Trainor secures investment from EV Private Equity.
A new era: Setting new standards of safety training. New digital profile, acquisition of Teknikutbildarna i Norden in Sweden.
Aquisition of Distansia.
Launch of Trainor's Fundamentals of Hazardous Areas eLearning courses, giving companies a new way to work safely.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our team has unrivalled sector knowledge, technical competence and industry experience that we leverage to create exceptional safety-critical training. The team’s experience spans across a variety of disciplines - electro-engineering, automation, gaming technology, education, offshore, system development, battery technology, film making, script writing, rules and regulations, VR technology, 3D design, user experience, sales, corporate development, and project management to name but a few. Together, we combine to create a unique learning experience.
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!
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.
As part of the Apave Group, we are part of a strong international community with clear values. Apaves' ethical guidelines provide a solid framework for integrity, transparency and responsibility – and strengthen our shared ambition to make a positive difference, locally and globally.
Transparency builds trust. If you wish to report critical concerns related to Trainor, this can be done confidentially through Apave Group's whistleblowing channel at apave@ethicattitude.com. All inquiries are handled seriously and with respect.
Trainor is part of Apave Group — an international competence and safety organisation with extensive experience in risk management, quality, and sustainability. For our customers, this means the best of both worlds: the same close, practical, and industry-savvy Trainor experience, strengthened by a larger professional community. Apave shares our clear focus on safety, quality, and accountability, and gives us access to a broad international network of knowledge, experience, and best practices. Together, we are better equipped to help customers meet both today's and tomorrow's demands for competence and safe operations.
09 February 2026
Trainor strengthens its position in maritime and offshore industries as Apave acquires OCompThe acquisition marks an important step toward building a leading Northern European competence environment within safety and technical training. For Trainor, ...
04 November 2025
Trainor has been formally licensed as an Approved Training Provider (ATP) by CompEx, the global competency standard for hazardous area practitioners. This approval enables Trainor to offer two e-learning courses with official CompEx certification – ...
23 January 2024
"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.
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