What Lindenhaeghe does

Lindenhaeghe is a Dutch financial education and examination provider headquartered in Rotterdam (Lindenhaeghe Examens B.V., part of Lindenhaeghe Groep Holding B.V.). Founded in 2011, the company specializes in Wft (Wet op het financieel toezicht) initial certifications and Permanent Education (PE) modules for ongoing competency maintenance, plus DSI-accredited MiFID II investment exams. It operates as an accredited exam institute under the CDFD/DUO Centrale Examenbank framework, the Dutch state examination infrastructure for financial advisors, and it has been named 'Beste Opleider van Nederland' (Best Training Provider in the Netherlands) by Springest for 13 consecutive years with a 9.2/10 customer rating. Lindenhaeghe supports approximately 120,000 financial service professionals daily in maintaining their professional competence (vakbekwaamheid).

The company is built on the Lindenhaeghe Dashboard, a SaaS portal that integrates an e-learning environment, an exam booking system, a webshop, and the Diplomadossier — a digital credential management application that inventories, stores, and tracks Wft diplomas and PE certificates for individual advisors and their employers. The platform integrates with the DUO Centrale Examenbank for state exam delivery (results within 48 hours), and Lindenhaeghe also operates 360.academy as its learning management layer. The platform holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, reflecting enterprise-grade security posture. Lindenhaeghe runs the largest Dutch exam venue network with 60+ partner test centers across the country, offering exam slots six days a week including evenings and Saturdays.

Lindenhaeghe runs a hybrid B2C/B2B model. Individual financial professionals self-purchase exam prep packages (e.g., 100% Online Opleiding PE), à la carte e-learnings (€29-€399+), and exam sessions (e.g., PE Vermogen at €170) via the lindenhaeghe.nl webshop, while organizational clients such as ING, ABN AMRO, ASR, Triodos Bank, De Hypotheker, and Randstad receive incompany training, group exam coordination, and Diplomadossier Beheerdersportaal access for workforce compliance monitoring. Revenue mixes per-exam fees, one-time e-learning purchases, organizational contracts, and subscription content under the Permanent Actueel program. The company has pursued an active M&A roll-up — merging with Hoffelijk (November 2022), acquiring FOI (September 2023), and adding Dukers & Baelemans (February 2025) — alongside new product lines (AI e-learning, April 2024) and partnerships (NHG curriculum, February 2025) to consolidate the Dutch financial training market.

Name

Lindenhaeghe

Legal name

Lindenhaeghe Examens B.V.

Website

https://lindenhaeghe.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lindenhaeghe is a Netherlands-based financial education and examination provider serving roughly 120,000 Dutch financial services professionals. It delivers Wft and PE certification training, MiFID exams, and digital credential management via its Diplomadossier SaaS platform, supported by the country's largest network of 60+ exam centers and an institutional B2B channel for major Dutch banks, insurers, and advisory networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Professional Education and Certification

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Securities & Investment Licensing Exam Prep (FINRA Series 7/63/65/66, SIE) (EDANAIAJ), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Financial certification training
• Professional exam preparation
• E-learning platforms
• Permanent education programs
• Examination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exam fees: Candidates pay per Wft or PE exam session booked through the Lindenhaeghe webshop. Fees vary by module (e.g., PE Vermogen exam listed at €170). Exam bookings include access to the Diplomadossier. State exams are administered in partnership with DUO/CDFD.
2. Training and e-learning courses: Revenue from online course packages (100% Online Opleiding PE) and classroom training (Klassikale Opleiding PE incl. examen). Packages bundle e-learnings, practice exams, and live training sessions. Individual e-learnings are also sold à la carte (e.g., AFM-leidraad at €79, NHG at €29, Cyberweerbaarheid at €399). Products are VAT-exempt as qualifying educational services.
3. Organizational/B2B services: Incompany training programs, group exam coordination, and custom learning paths sold to financial services employers. Organizations (ING, ABN AMRO, ASR, etc.) use Lindenhaeghe as a preferred training partner for employee certification management.
4. Diplomadossier subscription: The Diplomadossier is provided as part of exam and training purchases. Employers can use the Diplomadossier's employer portal (Beheerdersportaal) to monitor staff certification compliance, suggesting a potential recurring B2B monitoring/management fee structure for organizational clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lindenhaeghe provides Wft (Wet op het financieel toezicht) initial certification training and Permanent Education (PE) exam preparation for Dutch financial professionals, delivered through online e-learning, classroom training, and state-administered exams at 60+ partner test centers nationwide. The company combines its Diplomadossier digital credential wallet, the Dashboard SaaS portal, and accredited exam delivery under DUO/CDFD oversight to support the full certification lifecycle for financial advisors, mortgage brokers, and insurance professionals.

Product overview

Lindenhaeghe is a unified e-learning and examination platform for the Dutch financial services sector. Its core offering consists of Wft (Wet op het financieel toezicht) initial certification modules, Wft PE (Permanent Education) modules for ongoing competency maintenance, andMiFID II accredited investment exams, delivered through both 100% Online Opleiding PE (self-paced digital packages combining E-learning PE, Oefenexamens, Videoleren, and Slim Leren) and Klassikale Opleiding PE inclusief examen (in-person training plus same-day exam). These are supported by the Diplomadossier and Dashboard SaaS platform for credential management and progress tracking, along with Permanent Actueel (PA) subscription content, specialized certifications (CFP, EFA, Hypothecair Planner, CDD), and NHG e-learnings. The company operates the largest network of 60+ examination venues in the Netherlands and partners with DUO and CDFD for state examination delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wft Initieel Certification Modules Initial Wft (Wet op het financieel toezicht) certification modules covering nine financial advisory domains required for Dutch financial advisors to obtain their advisory authority. Each module includes exam preparation and state exam booking.
• Wft PE Modules (Permanent Education) Permanent Education (PE) certification modules for ongoing competency maintenance across the same advisory domains as initial Wft, including PE Consumptief Krediet, Inkomen, Schade Particulier/Zakelijk, Vermogen, Hypothecair Krediet, Pensioen, Zorg, plus Bijzondere examens.
• MiFID II Accredited Exams MiFID II-accredited exams for investment advice including knowledge exams (Adviseur beleggen Maatwerk/Standaard, Informatieverstrekker beleggen) and skills exams (Adviseren, Informeren), accredited by DSI for registration in the professional register.
• 100% Online Opleiding PE Self-paced online exam preparation package combining E-learning PE, PE Oefenexamens (practice exams), Videoleren (video lessons), and Slim Leren (spaced repetition) into a bundled digital package. Exam must be purchased separately.
• Klassikale Opleiding PE inclusief examen In-person exam training combining E-learning PE, a 3-hour interactive classroom session, and a same-day exam, offered across all PE module variants for advisors preferring face-to-face instruction.
• Diplomadossier Digital, secure personal application within the Dashboard where Wft diplomas, PE certificates, and other qualifications are inventoried, stored, and tracked. Includes progress monitoring so employers can view employee certification status.
• Lindenhaeghe Dashboard / 360.academy SaaS portal aggregating the Diplomadossier, Admin Portal, Learning Environment, and Webshop into a single interface for candidates and administrators to access e-learnings, view exam results, manage credentials, and book exams.
• Permanent Actueel (PA) Subscription

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.2/10 average customer satisfaction rating on Springest based on course reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dukers & BaelemanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2025Lindenhaeghe acquired Dukers & Baelemans, expanding its training portfolio and customer base. Dukers & Baelemans content and operations will be integrated into the Lindenhaeghe Group.
• NHG (Nationale Hypotheek Garantie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2025NHG selected Lindenhaeghe to develop a comprehensive NHG training curriculum. Lindenhaeghe will create e-learnings covering NHG acceptance rules, sale of properties, loss declarations, and other NHG-related topics. The first e-learning (NHG Acceptatie) launched in April 2025, with additional modules planned.
• SVC ComplianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2024Lindenhaeghe and SVC Compliance partnered to offer VvE (Owners Association) managers better support in meeting compliance requirements through combined training and compliance solutions.
• INGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2024ING selected Lindenhaeghe as a training partner to provide Wft and PE exam preparation for ING's financial advisory staff. The partnership was announced in March 2024 and highlighted in company news as a flagship client relationship.
• FOI (Financieel Opleidingsinstituut)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2023FOI, the training institute specialized in financial sector education, became part of the Lindenhaeghe Group. The acquisition strengthened Lindenhaeghe's content library and market position in financial professional training.
• HoffelijkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2022Lindenhaeghe and Hoffelijk merged in November 2022, creating a significantly larger combined entity. The fusion was kept confidential until the announcement date and resulted in a new unified organization with combined IT infrastructure, staff, and content.
• DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs)coreOthersDUO administers the Dutch state exam system (Centrale Examenbank) and delivers exam results within 48 hours. Lindenhaeghe serves as an accredited exam institute (Exameninstituut) authorized to administer Wft and PE state exams through the DUO framework.
• CDFD (College Deskundigheid Financiële Dienstverlening)coreOthersCDFD manages the content and quality standards for Wft state exams, including the exam question bank (Centrale Examenbank), pass/fail thresholds (cesuur), and test blueprints (toetsmatrijs). Lindenhaeghe operates as an accredited exam institute under CDFD oversight.
• DSI (Dutch Securities Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationDSI accredits Lindenhaeghe's MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) exams. Lindenhaeghe's MiFID exams are DSI-accredited, allowing successful candidates to be registered in the DSI professional register.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sdu Opleidingen: Sdu's training arm delivers Wft and PE exam preparation alongside its broader legal and professional publishing portfolio, competing for the same Dutch financial services learners.
• NIBE-SVV: One of the largest Dutch financial services training providers offering Wft, PE, and MiFID exam preparation courses with both online and classroom formats — the closest direct competitor to Lindenhaeghe in the same product category.
• SRM Opleidingen: Dutch professional training provider covering banking, insurance, mortgage, and financial planning certifications including Wft modules, directly competing for the same individual advisor and B2B employer customers.
• Computrain: Dutch training company offering professional certifications and continuing education across financial, IT, and business domains, including Wft and PE exam preparation for the same Dutch financial advisor audience.
• Markus Verbeek Praehep: Dutch training group providing Wft, PE, and broader financial professional education, including recognized certifications (e.g., EFA), competing with Lindenhaeghe in both the individual and organizational channels.

Broad incumbents

• Kluwer Opleidingen: Part of Wolters Kluwer, Kluwer Opleidingen offers professional training including Wft/PE modules as part of a much larger legal, tax, and compliance education portfolio, making it a broad incumbent rather than a specialist.
• Nyenrode Business Universiteit: Leading Dutch business school offering executive and professional education programs in finance, financial planning, and certification preparation (e.g., CFP), overlapping with Lindenhaeghe in advanced financial credentials and corporate training.
• Kaplan Professional (Kaplan): Global professional education provider with significant financial services and licensing exam prep programs in multiple geographies; represents the international broad incumbent in the same product category Lindenhaeghe dominates in the Netherlands.

Others

• DSI (Dutch Securities Institute): Accreditation body that accredits Lindenhaeghe's MiFID II exams and operates the DSI professional register; functions partly as a partner/ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor in exam prep.

Regional players

• BPP Professional Education: UK-based professional training provider specializing in financial services, accounting, and law certifications; comparable business model and product mix to Lindenhaeghe but operating primarily in the UK rather than the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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