Computrain

What Computrain does

Computrain is the largest IT training provider in the Netherlands, founded approximately 1985 and headquartered in Hilversum. The company delivers a catalog of 599 training courses across nine IT subject areas (Artificial Intelligence, Data, Software Development, Security, IT Management, Business IT, Project Management, Office/Adobe, and Microsoft Excel) via four formats: classroom at more than 20 physical locations across the Netherlands, virtual classroom, self-paced e-learning, and custom incompany programs. The curriculum spans foundational Office skills through advanced AI engineering and includes accredited HBO Bachelor/MBO diploma programs delivered in partnership with NCOI.

The business operates a hybrid professional services and subscription model. Revenue is generated primarily through per-course and per-exam fees (individual and group), multi-year HBO/MBO tuition (partially subsidized by the Dutch government up to €10,000), custom incompany contracts (via a dedicated [email protected] channel), and certification exam administration for Microsoft, PeopleCert, EXIN, CompTIA, IPMA, and other credentialing bodies. Distribution runs through a consultative sales motion with training advisors handling both individual and enterprise inquiries, complemented by content marketing (blogs, webinars), social media presence (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X), and email newsletters. The customer base is split between individual IT professionals and organizations seeking workforce upskilling, with separate incompany and individual learner engagement tracks.

Computrain's strategic positioning is anchored on three pillars: a 40-year incumbent brand, an AI-curriculum focus (87 AI courses including Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Machine Learning, AI Engineering, and Microsoft AI tracks), and a privileged partner ecosystem that includes Microsoft Gold Learning Partner status, an NVIDIA partnership for Benelux, and participation in the national AI coalition AIC4NL. In 2024 the company received the 'AI Educator of the Year' award at the Nationale AI Awards. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Salta Group, a Dutch educational conglomerate that provides shared resources across multiple training brands. Recent product development has extended the catalog beyond course delivery into enterprise AI adoption advisory through the Ready4Copilot program, L&D Toolbox for AI adoption, and a structured AI-Ready 10-Step Plan with an AI Quickscan assessment tool.

Name

Computrain

Legal name

Computrain

Website

https://computrain.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Computrain is the largest IT training provider in the Netherlands, delivering 599 courses across AI, data, security, and software development via classroom, virtual, e-learning, and custom incompany formats to individual professionals and enterprise clients as a Salta Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Training and Certification

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

Keywords

• IT training courses
• Professional certifications
• Corporate upskilling
• AI adoption programs
• Vocational IT education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and Course Fees: Revenue generated from individual and group training sessions, courses, and certification programs. Training formats include classroom (klassikaal), virtual classroom, and e-learning options.
2. Corporate/Incompany Training: Customized training solutions delivered at client organizations or tailored to specific company needs, with dedicated contact channel for organizational training requests.
3. Examination Services: Revenue from administering certification exams, including official exams for Microsoft, PeopleCert, EXIN, CompTIA and other certification bodies.
4. HBO/MBO Education Programs: Formal education programs including HBO Bachelor degrees and shorter HBO programs, delivered in partnership with NCOI and accredited by NVAO. Tuition fees apply with potential government subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Computrain is the largest IT training provider in the Netherlands, offering 599+ professional IT training courses and certification programs across nine subject areas including Artificial Intelligence, Data, IT Management, Software Development, Business IT, Security, Office/Adobe, and Project Management. Training is delivered via classroom sessions at 20+ Netherlands locations, virtual classrooms, self-paced e-learning, and custom incompany programs. The company also offers accredited HBO Bachelor and MBO vocational programs, official certification exam administration for Microsoft, PeopleCert, EXIN, CompTIA, and IPMA credentials, and specialized organizational AI adoption solutions.

Product overview

Computrain is the largest IT training provider in the Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of ICT education programs delivered through multiple formats: classroom, virtual classroom, e-learning, and hybrid. The core offering consists of over 599 training courses across nine main subject areas (Office/Adobe, IT Management, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Business IT, Project Management, Security/Privacy, and Microsoft Excel). The portfolio is structured with specialized academies for Data and AI, supplemented by HBO and MBO accredited programs, certification preparation courses, and custom incompany training solutions. Notable specialized offerings include the Ready4Copilot program for Microsoft Copilot adoption, the L&D Toolbox for organizational AI implementation, and the AI-Ready 10-Step Plan for comprehensive AI transformation. The company serves both individual professionals seeking skill development and organizations requiring workforce training solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ready4Copilot: AI adoption and training program for organizations to implement Microsoft Copilot effectively
• L&D Toolbox
• AI Academy
• Data Academy
• AI Ready

Products and services

• ICT Training Programs Comprehensive IT training programs covering Artificial Intelligence, Data, IT Management, Software Development, Business IT, Security, Office/Adobe, and Project Management, delivered via classroom, online, e-learning, and hybrid formats.
• HBO Programs (Higher Professional Education) Accredited higher professional education Bachelor degrees and HBO programs in IT specializations such as Business IT, Data Engineering, Software Development, IT Architecture, and Security Management, with government subsidy eligibility.
• MBO Programs (Vocational Education) Official MBO vocational diplomas at levels 2, 3, and 4 in IT/ICT specializations, designed for working professionals seeking recognized vocational credentials under the Dutch WEB framework.
• Official Certification Exams Official certification exam administration for Microsoft (including MOS), ITIL, PRINCE2, CompTIA, IPMA, and other industry-standard IT certifications via authorized exam centers.
• Incompany and Custom Training Customized training programs delivered at client locations or tailored to specific organizational needs, including group training engagements for workforce upskilling.
• Ready4Copilot Organizational AI adoption and training program providing a concrete roadmap for implementing AI and Microsoft Copilot, including project team setup, inspiration sessions, and AI literacy training to increase workforce AI fluency.
• L&D Toolbox for AI Adoption A toolbox for L&D and HR professionals consisting of six building blocks that form a complete AI adoption approach, enabling organizations to independently drive AI literacy, policy, and implementation.
• AI-Ready 10-Step Plan A structured 10-step plan to make organizations AI-ready by integrating technical and human aspects, including the AI Quickscan assessment for initial gap analysis and a concrete implementation roadmap.
• AI Academy Specialized academy offering learning paths for AI skill development, including roles such as AI Engineer that bridge technology and business functions like marketing, sales, finance, legal, IT, and HR.
• Data Academy Specialized academy offering learning paths for data-related skill development and discovering the impact of data within sectors, covering big data, business intelligence, data science, and data engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ professionals trained annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationComputrain is the nr. 1 Microsoft partner in the Netherlands and the largest Microsoft Training Services Partner. They hold Microsoft Gold Learning Partner certification and offer official Microsoft certification programs including Azure, Microsoft 365, and Copilot training. Exam locations are recognized by Microsoft for certification testing.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationComputrain is an official NVIDIA partner for the Benelux region, enabling them to offer AI and GPU-related training programs.
• PeopleCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationComputrain is an official PeopleCert Accredited Training Organisation (ATO), enabling them to offer official PRINCE2, Agile, and other PeopleCert certification exams.
• EXINcoreTechnology or IntegrationEXIN is a certification body offering exams for IT service management, security, and cloud computing. Computrain offers various EXIN certification programs.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationComputrain is an authorized CompTIA partner offering CompTIA certification programs including A+, Network+, and Security+.
• IPMA (International Project Management Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationComputrain offers IPMA certification programs for project management professionals.
• NCOI OpleidingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputrain partners with NCOI Opleidingen to deliver HBO Bachelor and MBO programs. NCOI's HBO Bachelor programs are accredited by NVAO. The MBO College of NCOI provides official MBO diplomas under the WEB framework.
• AIC4NL (AI Coalitie voor Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputrain is an active member of AIC4NL with the mission to make all of the Netherlands AI-competent. This partnership aligns Computrain's approach with national AI guidelines for responsible and reliable AI.
• PrometriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrometric is an authorized exam provider for Computrain's certification programs, providing secure testing center locations.
• Pearson VUEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPearson VUE provides authorized exam testing services for Computrain's certification offerings.
• CertiportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertiport provides authorized exam center services for Computrain's certification programs.
• Salta GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputrain is a subsidiary of Salta Group, an educational group that also operates other training brands. This provides access to shared resources, expertise across brands, and joint recruitment through careers.saltagroup.com.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Knowledge: Global IT and business skills training provider with a similar vendor-authorized course catalog (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco) and enterprise incompany model. Closely comparable in delivery formats (classroom, virtual, on-demand) and target customer base of IT professionals and corporate L&D teams.
• Fast Lane: European-headquartered IT training company with deep Microsoft, Cisco, and cloud vendor partnerships offering certification and custom corporate programs. Directly comparable in portfolio breadth, vendor-authorized training model, and enterprise upskilling focus.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Worldwide IT training franchise with a vendor-authorized course catalog and corporate training offerings. Comparable in business model (authorized certification, incompany, public enrollment) and customer base (IT professionals and corporate learners).
• Vijfhart: Dutch IT training provider offering vendor-authorized courses (Microsoft, Cisco, etc.) and incompany programs in the Netherlands. A close local competitor in the same Dutch enterprise and individual learner segments.
• Learning Tree International: IT and management training provider delivering vendor-aligned curricula and custom corporate training globally. Comparable in delivery formats, course catalog structure, and enterprise/government customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Large-scale technology skills platform offering thousands of on-demand IT, cloud, and AI courses plus enterprise plans. Overlaps with Computrain on individual and enterprise IT upskilling, but competes primarily via self-serve online content rather than instructor-led classroom training.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise corporate learning platform with IT, leadership, and compliance content delivered to large workforces. Comparable as a competitor for enterprise L&D budget and AI/digital upskilling programs, though broader and primarily digital.
• Capgemini Academy: Training arm of Capgemini delivering IT, digital, and transformation learning to enterprise clients in the Netherlands and globally. Competes for the same corporate incompany and certification training wallet, with deeper consulting integration.

Emerging players

• DataCamp: Online data and AI skills platform focused on data science, machine learning, and AI literacy for individuals and enterprises. Overlaps with Computrain's Data and AI Academy content via self-paced online learning and a corporate plan.

Regional players

• Schouten & Nelissen: Dutch training provider specializing in professional, leadership, and IT-related soft skills programs for the Benelux market. Adjacent competitor for corporate L&D budgets in the Netherlands, though broader in focus than Computrain's IT specialism.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Computrain_NL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CompuTrainBV
• Facebookfacebook.com/ComputrainNL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/computrain-nl
• Instagraminstagram.com/computrain

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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