Festo Authorized and Certified Training (FACT) Centers are industry-recognized facilities that follow proven international standards for equipment, teaching methods, and technical education. The FACT concept helps communities develop a skilled workforce aligned with local industry needs, supporting education systems, economic development, and employability.
Festo is continuously seeking new partners — including educational institutions, training organizations, and public stakeholders — to host a FACT Center and integrate it into their training and education programs. There are currently 13 FACT Centers (and counting) around the world.
See the concept in action: FACT Center Cairo at Nile University in Egypt
Hosting a FACT Center allows partner institutions to expand its role as a provider of practical, demand-driven training, elevating program relevance, productivity, and credibility — all under a world-renowned brand trusted by industry worldwide.
As partners, institutions benefit from:
- Global recognition and quality assurance through an internationally respected certification framework.
- Industry-grade equipment and modern training labs designed to reflect real industrial environments.
- Ready-to-use curricula and learning pathways aligned with workforce needs.
- Instructor qualification and professional development to ensure high-quality teaching.
- Industry-recognized learner certification that improves employability and career mobility.
- Ongoing partnership and support including audits, updates, and pedagogical guidance.
- Stronger alignment with local industry needs and regional workforce development goals.
- Enhanced institutional reputation through association with the Festo brand and global network.
Interested in hosting a FACT Center in your region?
Download the FACT concept brochure
Contact us to explore how your institution can join a global network committed to excellence in technical education and help prepare the next generation of skilled professionals.
About Festo
Festo is a global player and an independent family-owned company with headquarters in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. The company supplies pneumatic and electrical automation technology to 300,000 customers of factory and process automation in over 35 industries. With about 20,600 employees in over 250 branch offices in around 60 countries worldwide, Festo achieved a turnover of around €3.65 billion in 2023. Festo Didactic SE is a leading provider of technical education and training and offers its customers worldwide comprehensive digital and physical learning solutions in the industrial environment.
Article Submitted by
Isabelle Ouellet
Festo SE & Co. KG
Germany
