- Founded
- 2014-01-01
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida, USA
- info@certus.dk
- Phone
- +45 63 11 00 20
Certus is a leading provider of technical skills training, workforce development, and compliance certification solutions, serving over 3.7 million students annually and counting 20% of Fortune 500 companies among its clients. The company delivers online, in-person, and enterprise-wide training across regulatory-driven markets through a portfolio of well-known brands including TPC Training, StateFoodSafety, OSHA Education Center, and Metrix Learning. Founded as a corporate entity in 2014, Certus was built through a series of acquisitions that united established training brands, some with decades of history—TPC Training, for instance, has served industrial maintenance for over 60 years. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company operates as a remote-first organization with approximately 316 employees. In September 2025, Ryan Marsh succeeded John Comly as CEO to lead the next phase of expansion. Certus holds IACET accreditation for issuing Continuing Education Units and ANAB accreditation for its certificate programs, and it has earned Great Place To Work certification for four consecutive years.
Detailed Review
History and Founding
Certus was established as a corporate entity in 2014, though its constituent brands have much deeper roots. The company was formed through a series of acquisitions that brought together several established training and certification brands under one umbrella. Early milestones included the addition of key compliance and workforce development platforms. In 2019, then-CEO John Comly was recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as a CEO of the Year for advancing the firm’s technology infrastructure and unifying its senior leadership. In September 2025, John Comly stepped down and Ryan Marsh was appointed chief executive officer.
Business Model and Offerings
Certus operates a multi-brand strategy, with each brand targeting a distinct regulatory or skills-training niche. TPC Training is an industry leader in training and workforce management for industrial maintenance, offering a learning platform that tracks certifications and on-the-job performance. StateFoodSafety provides state-required food safety training for food handlers, managers, and alcohol servers, with nationally accepted certifications. The OSHA Education Center delivers OSHA-authorized outreach training, HAZWOPER, and workplace safety programs for construction and general industry. Metrix Learning is a workforce development platform that helps communities assess skill gaps and connect job seekers with employment. Other brands include Notaries.com (notary services), SafeMotorist (driver education), TradesmanCE (trade licensing), JADE Learning (alarm and electrical CE), Builders License Training Institute (contractor licensing), and S/P2 (safety training for schools). Additionally, CertusPro offers personnel certification for quality management system auditors, accredited by ANAB and IACET.
Key Financial and Operational Highlights
Certus serves more than 3.7 million students annually and holds over 5,300 regulatory approvals. About 20% of Fortune 500 companies are among its clients. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and operates as a remote-first organization with approximately 316 employees. It has earned Great Place To Work certification for four consecutive years.
Recent Developments
In January 2026, Certus publicly announced that Ryan Marsh had become CEO effective September 29, 2025, succeeding John Comly who led the company for eight years. The company continues to expand its brand portfolio and invest in its technology platform.
Key Products
TPC Training
Industry leader in training and workforce management for industrial maintenance, offering a learning platform that tracks certifications and on-the-job performance.
StateFoodSafety
Provides state-required food safety training for food handlers, managers, and alcohol servers, with certifications accepted nationwide.
OSHA Education Center
Delivers OSHA-authorized outreach training, HAZWOPER, and workplace safety programs for construction and general industry.
Metrix Learning
Workforce development platform that helps communities assess skill gaps, deliver training, and connect job seekers with employment opportunities.
Notaries.com
Leading online brand for notary bonding, commissioning services, and supplies, serving the industry for over 50 years.
SafeMotorist
Online driver safety courses for all ages, including programs for permits, license restoration, traffic ticket dismissal, and insurance discounts.
TradesmanCE
Pre-licensing and continuing education for electricians, contractors, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other trades.
JADE Learning
State-approved online and in-person continuing education for alarm and electrical professionals.
Builders License Training Institute
Online programs for builder, contractor, and construction professional licensing and continuing education.
S/P2
Online safety and compliance training for schools and businesses, providing industry-recognized credentials to students.
CertusPro
Personnel certification for quality management system auditors, accredited by ANAB and IACET.
Offices & Headcount
316 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- Ryan Marsh
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)