Apply for funding for your employees from Kompetansepluss
Who can apply for Kompetansepluss?
Businesses and voluntary organisations can apply for money through the scheme. Kompetansepluss is a grant scheme for training in basic skills in reading, writing, arithmetic, speaking, ICT and Norwegian or Sami.
Kompetansepluss is a public grant scheme that covers almost all direct costs in connection with the implementation of in-house courses that contribute to adults gaining the necessary competence to cope with demands and changes in working life.
Here you can read the criteria for Kompetansepluss Arbeid 2026.
Why apply for Kompetansepluss
Here are some good examples of the positive effects that increased competence in basic skills and better Norwegian language skills can have:
- Increased digital competence in the workplace
- Better customer service
- More motivated and independent employees
- Better understanding of instructions and routines and smoother operations
- It has been documented that training leads to fewer errors
- More employees are equipped to take a trade certificate or vocational training
Read more about Kompetansepluss here (hkdir.no)
How to apply for Kompetansepluss
We make it easy for you! Contact one of our business advisors, who will map the competence needs, write and submit the application for your company. We are also responsible for the necessary reporting after the course has been completed.
If your application is approved, we will tailor the training so that the content is adapted to your company.
Nova Sea applied for funding for Norwegian language training
The salmon farming company Nova Sea has collaborated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology on Norwegian language training for its employees.
Read more hereGet started with Kompetanseplus
We make it easy for you! Contact one of our business advisors, who will map out the skills needs, write and submit the application for your company.
