What Cibit does

Cibit is a privately held Dutch professional IT training provider founded in 1987 and headquartered in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, operating commercially as 'cibit academy'. The company delivers instructor-led certification and skills programs across seven domains: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), IT Architecture, IT Security, Data & AI, Business IT Strategy, Business Requirements / Agile & Scrum, and Personal Development. Its core technology is the training delivery apparatus itself — proprietary courseware developed in-house, official accreditation from certification bodies (Scaled Agile as a Bronze Partner, (ISC)2 as an authorized Dutch-language provider for CISSP/CCSP/CSSLP, DAMA for CDMP, IREB for CPRE), and a hybrid delivery stack spanning classroom, virtual, in-company, and the academy.cibit.nl learning platform. There is no proprietary software product or algorithmic platform underlying the offering.

Cibit monetizes training services on three primary streams: (1) public open-enrollment courses priced per participant with bundled exam vouchers for many programs, (2) customized in-company engagements quoted per project and tailored to client context, and (3) standalone exam vouchers for certifications such as CDMP, IREB, CISSP, and CCSP. Pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, supported by content marketing (blog, white papers, SEO), email newsletters, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), and peer-review validation (8.4/10 on Springest across 201 reviews). Customer segments span individual professionals, SMB participants, and enterprise clients, with named testimonial logos including Salesforce and Appronto. Distribution is primarily domestic (Netherlands) with English-language offerings for international certifications.

The company operates as a small organization (11–50 employees) with no disclosed funding, no public ownership structure, and apparent affiliation with Inspearit under the joint brand 'inspearit | cibit academy'. Its 30+ year operating history, established accreditation partnerships, and the introduction of an AI literacy portfolio in 2024–2025 indicate a mature training operator pursuing incremental curriculum expansion rather than platform or geographic scale-up.

Name

Cibit

Legal name

Cibit

Website

https://cibit.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cibit is a Netherlands-based, privately held IT training provider (founded 1987) delivering instructor-led certification programs in SAFe, IT architecture, IT security, data/AI, and business strategy to Dutch professionals, SMBs, and enterprise clients via classroom, in-company, and online formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional IT Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• IT training services
• Professional certification courses
• SAFe training programs
• IT security training
• Enterprise architecture courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwegein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Cibit generates revenue primarily through instructor-led training programs. These include public courses (open enrollment), in-company training delivered at client sites or their facilities, and certification exam vouchers bundled with training. Revenue is earned on a per-course, per-participant basis, with pricing varying by course duration, certification type, and delivery format (classroom vs. virtual/hybrid). The company also sells standalone exam vouchers for certifications such as CDMP, IREB, CISSP, and CCSP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cibit delivers instructor-led professional IT training and certification preparation across seven domains: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), IT Architecture, IT Security, Data & AI, Business IT Strategy, Business Requirements & Agile/Scrum, and Personal Development. Offerings are delivered as public open-enrollment courses (classroom or virtual) and as customized in-company programs, with most courses bundling official certification exam vouchers from bodies such as Scaled Agile, (ISC)2, DAMA, and IREB. The company also sells standalone exam vouchers and provides a digital learning environment for course material access.

Product overview

Cibit (trading as Cibit Academy) is an IT training and education provider based in the Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional certification and skills development programs. The company provides instructor-led training in seven core subject areas: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Business IT Strategy (including Digital Transformation and Design Thinking), Data Management & AI, IT Security, IT Architecture, Business Requirements & Agile/Scrum, and Personal Development. Training formats include public courses with open enrollment and customized in-company programs. Many courses include official certification exam vouchers from organizations such as (ISC)2, DAMA (CDMP), Scaled Agile (SAFe), and IREB. The company operates as a Bronze Partner of Scaled Agile and has over 30 years of experience in IT architect training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Training Portfolio Official Scaled Agile training programs covering Leading SAFe, SAFe for Teams, SAFe for Architects, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, Agile Product Management, Lean Portfolio Management, and SAFe Advanced Scrum Master. Includes official SAFe exam vouchers bundled with the course fee. Delivered as instructor-led public or in-company programs.
• IT Architecture Training Architecture training programs covering IT Architecture in Practice, Enterprise Architecture, Agile Architecture, Architecture Communication and Visualization, and Introduction to Architecture. Geared to IT, enterprise, and solution architects translating business strategy into IT architecture and integrating architecture into Agile workflows.
• IT Security Certification Training Official (ISC)2 training for CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, and Certified in Cybersecurity, plus CISA, CISM, CRISC, and Certified Security Architect preparation. Includes Dutch-language and English-language (ISC)2 training, NIS2 executive training, and bundled official exam vouchers.
• Data & AI Training Data management and AI training including CDMP certification preparation (DAMA International), Data Modeling for Data Warehouse and Data Science, Data Quality Improvement, Data Driven Leadership, Introductie Aan de slag met Data, AI for Managers, and Data & AI Strategy covering Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT.
• Business IT Strategy Training Strategic training programs covering Digital Transformation: Strategy and Innovation, Design Thinking Foundation Level, Agile Contracting, and business/innovation alignment curricula for executives and business leaders.
• Business Requirements & Agile Scrum Training Requirements engineering and Agile methodology training including IREB CPRE Foundation Level, IREB CPRE Advanced (Modelleren and Elicitation), Agile Contracting, and Agile Portfolio Management. Includes IREB exam vouchers.
• Personal Development Training Soft skills training covering Samen Werken in een team (Working Together in a Team), Leidinggeven aan een team (Leading a Team), and Team en Stakeholders for professional and interpersonal effectiveness in organizational settings.
• In-Company Customized Training Customized training delivered at client locations or via virtual sessions, with content tailored to the organization's specific context and needs. Available across all training domains including SAFe, architecture, data, security, and business IT strategy. Priced per engagement.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Inspearit | Cibit Academy sponsored the IIBA Netherlands Year Congress 2017 with the theme 'Digital Transformation and Business Analysis.' This sponsorship positions Cibit within the Dutch business analysis community and supports their training programs for business analysts, including the Future Proof Business Analyst Trajectory.
• Improve Quality Services B.V. (Improve)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImprove Quality Services B.V., a subsidiary of ICT Group NV, entered into a partnership with cibit academy to offer each other's training programs to their respective customer bases. This cross-referral arrangement extends the reach of Cibit's training portfolio to Improve's customer network in the Dutch IT market.
• Scaled AgilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCibit is a Bronze Partner of Scaled Agile, the organization behind the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This partnership enables Cibit to offer official SAFe certification training programs including Leading SAFe, SAFe for Architects, SAFe for Teams, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, Agile Product Management, Lean Portfolio Management, and SAFe Advanced Scrum Master. As a Bronze partner, Cibit has access to the latest SAFe developments and official course materials.
• (ISC)2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCibit is an authorized training partner of (ISC)2, offering official Dutch-language and English-language training for CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, and Certified in Cybersecurity certifications. The company is the only Dutch-language official (ISC)2 training provider in the Netherlands, providing exam vouchers as part of the training packages.
• DAMA International (CDMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCibit offers training and exam preparation for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification, which is administered by DAMA International. The company provides CDMP exam vouchers and comprehensive training programs covering data management fundamentals, data governance, and data modeling.
• IREB (International Requirements Engineering Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCibit is an authorized training provider for IREB certifications including CPRE Foundation Level and CPRE Advanced certifications (Requirements Management, Requirements Modeling, and Requirements Elicitation). The company also sells IREB exam vouchers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Tree International: Established international IT and professional training provider covering cybersecurity, project management, and IT architecture courses. Competes with Cibit for enterprise training budgets across similar subject domains.
• Coursera: Global online education platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver IT, cybersecurity, and data management certifications. Competes on price and accessibility for individual learners in the Dutch market.
• Global Knowledge: Global IT and cybersecurity training incumbent with a strong Netherlands presence. Offers comparable CISSP, CCSP, and IT certification prep at scale, with broader geographic reach than Cibit.

Emerging players

• Pluralsight: Leading online technology learning platform offering on-demand certification prep including CISSP, AWS, and security courses. Represents the self-paced, subscription-based delivery model that increasingly competes with Cibit's instructor-led approach.

Regional players

• Firebrand Training: UK-headquartered accelerated IT certification training provider with European operations. Offers intensive CISSP, CCSP, and other certification prep courses that compete for Dutch enterprise security training spend.
• QA Limited: UK-based IT and business training provider with a broad portfolio including cybersecurity, cloud, and project management certifications. Operates primarily in the UK but competes for European enterprise training contracts alongside Cibit.

Direct peers

• Spiraltrain: Dutch-based specialist SAFe and Agile training provider. Directly competes with Cibit on Scaled Agile certification courses in the Netherlands, often serving the same enterprise Agile transformation buyers.
• Inspearit: Dutch Agile and DevOps consultancy and training firm associated with Cibit under the 'inspearit | cibit academy' brand. Competes in the same Dutch market for SAFe, Scrum, and IT transformation training engagements.
• IIR Netherlands: Dutch professional training and conference provider covering IT, business, and management topics. Directly competes with Cibit for the same Dutch enterprise training budget and individual professional learners.
• Improve Quality Services B.V. (Improve): Dutch IT training and consultancy firm offering Agile, SAFe, and IT service management training. Already established as a cross-referral partner with Cibit, directly competing for the same Dutch enterprise training budgets across SAFe and IT management curricula.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cibit-learning

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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