Nederlands Compliance Instituut

What Nederlands Compliance Instituut does

Nederlands Compliance Instituut (NCI), founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rotterdam, is a Dutch professional training institution focused on compliance, anti-money laundering (CDD/AML), and integrity management education. Since mid-2025 the training business has operated as part of Certify360 EdTech Group B.V., following a separation from NCIP which retained advisory and intermediation activities. NCI serves compliance officers, CDD/KYC analysts, risk managers, executive leadership, and non-financial organizations (law firms, notaries, real estate brokers, healthcare bodies) across the Netherlands, with named institutional users including Rabobank, ING Bank, and UWV.

NCI's product portfolio is anchored by long-form professional "leergang" programs — Leergang Compliance Professional (€10,990, leading to CCP and DSI registration), Leergang Compliance Officer (€8,050) and Compliance Officer Pro (€4,160), the DSI-accredited Leergang Bestrijding witwassen en terrorismefinanciering (€2,860), and the Opleiding CDD-professional (€1,495) and Opleiding Integriteitsmanagement (€5,145). Adjacent offerings include self-study packages with printed textbooks, e-learning modules (€59-€349), Permanent Actueel subscription knowledge updates delivered via iOS/Android app, exam preparation courses, masterclasses, incompany/maatwerk customized training (minimum 7 participants), the Executive Course Compliance, and the annual Nederlands Compliance Congres. Delivery combines scheduled classroom sessions at BCN venues in Rotterdam, Utrecht, Amsterdam, Zwolle, Eindhoven and at Fletcher Nieuwegein, virtual classrooms via Microsoft Teams, and an online Certify360 learning environment; exams are administered through a nationwide Eureka testing-center network.

The business model is primarily sales-led B2B and B2C professional education, generating revenue from one-off program fees (€200-€10,990), incompany/custom engagements, recurring Permanent Vakbekwaam subscriptions, certification/exam services, and book sales (e.g., Handboek AML Professional at €99). Programs are largely VAT-exempt with multiple payment options (iDEAL, credit card, PayPal, invoice). Distribution runs through the company's own webshop, six classroom locations, virtual classroom channels, and direct enterprise sales. NCI's competitive positioning rests on DSI accreditation for two flagship programs, a 25-year operating history, an instructor pool drawn from active Dutch bank and regulatory practitioners, and integration within the broader Certify360 EdTech ecosystem. AI is used in narrowly scoped internal applications (FAQ answer suggestion and call summarization) with human review; no AI is productized for learners.

Name

Nederlands Compliance Instituut

Legal name

Nederlands Compliance Instituut B.V.

Website

https://compliance-instituut.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nederlands Compliance Instituut is a Rotterdam-based Dutch professional training institution, operating under Certify360 EdTech Group since 2025, that delivers accredited CDD/AML, compliance, and integrity programs and recurring knowledge updates to Dutch compliance officers, CDD analysts, and executive leadership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Compliance Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Crime Compliance (AML/KYC/Sanctions) (EDABADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Financial Crime Compliance Program Management (Policies, Controls, Training) (FSAMAMAH)

Keywords

• Compliance training
• AML education
• CDD certification
• Professional certification
• Integrity management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Education and Training: Revenue generated from vocational training programs, professional certifications, and educational courses in compliance, CDD/AML, and integrity management. Programs include multi-day classroom training, e-learning, exam fees, and self-study packages. Pricing ranges from €200 to €10,990 per program.
2. Incompany and Custom Training: Customized training programs delivered at client organizations, with minimum 7 participants required for group discounts. Includes Executive Course Compliance for C-suite executives.
3. Certification and Exam Services: Exam codes, examination services through Eureka centers, and certification maintenance through Permanent Vakbekwaam programs with annual subscriptions from €10 per year
4. Publications and Books: Sale of professional textbooks including Handboek AML Professional (€99), Het Feilbare Geweten (€27.50), and other compliance-related publications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nederlands Compliance Instituut delivers accredited vocational training programs and professional certifications in compliance, CDD/AML (anti-money laundering / customer due diligence), and integrity management. Offerings span multi-day classroom programs, self-study packages, e-learning modules, subscription-based knowledge updates (Permanent Actueel), exam preparation, masterclasses, incompany customized training, executive programs, published textbooks, and an annual compliance congress. Programs are DSI-accredited and lead to recognized diplomas such as Certified Compliance Professional (CCP).

Product overview

Nederlands Compliance Instituut (NCI) is a professional training institution offering a portfolio of compliance, integrity, and anti-money laundering (AML/CDD) education programs under the Certify360 EdTech Group since August 2025. The core offering consists of professional training programs (beroepsopleidingen) including the Leergang Compliance Professional (leading to CCP certification), Leergang Compliance Officer (with LCO Pro extension route), Leergang Bestrijding witwassen en terrorismefinanciering (DSI-accredited AML program), and Opleiding CDD-professional. These are supplemented by self-study packages (Zelfstudie), subscription-based Permanent Actueel knowledge update services, exam preparation tools, masterclasses, DSI integrity programs, and the annual Nederlands Compliance Congres. Enterprise offerings include incompany customized training, Executive Course Compliance for senior leadership, and published textbooks (Boeken). The portfolio is delivered through a personal online learning environment with e-learning components, virtual classroom sessions, and in-person training at multiple Dutch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leergang Compliance Professional Full professional training program (24 sessions plus 70 hours self-study) for compliance officers covering compliance function operations, risk management, ethics, and practical assignments. DSI-accredited; leads to the Diploma Compliance Professional and Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) title. Priced at €10,990.
• Leergang Compliance Officer Accelerated compliance officer training (17 sessions) covering compliance function, risk management, and handling compliance issues. When combined with the LCO Pro module, equals the LCP curriculum and leads to the CCP title. Priced at €8,050.
• Leergang Compliance Officer Pro Advanced 4-day module extending the LCO, focusing on ethics and moral decision-making, the compliance professional's role within the organization, sustainability, and communication skills. Completes the route to CCP certification. Priced at €4,160.
• Leergang Bestrijding witwassen en terrorismefinanciering DSI-accredited professional training on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. Covers Wwft, FATF guidelines, sanctions law, transaction monitoring, and filing unusual transaction reports. 3 days plus 70 hours self-study. Leads to the LBW diploma and DSI AML register eligibility. Priced at €2,860.
• Opleiding CDD-professional Professional CDD analyst training combining e-learning and practical classroom days. Develops professional judgment for analyzing complex client files, assessing risks, applying Wwft/FATF guidelines, and recognizing money laundering indicators. 3 days plus 10 hours e-learning. Priced at €1,495.
• Opleiding Integriteitsmanagement 5-day training on active integrity management within organizations, with attention to culture, responsibility, and moral leadership. Participants develop and present an integrity plan for their own organization. Leads to a professional diploma. Priced at €5,145.
• Zelfstudie Leergang bestrijding witwassen Self-study package including the Handboek AML Professional textbook, online practice questions, and an exam code. Serves as prerequisite for the full LBW training program.
• Zelfstudie Leergang Compliance Self-study package for the Compliance track including the Handboek Compliance Professional, online exam training, and exam code. Prerequisite for attending the LCO or LCP programs.
• Online Examentraining LCO/LCP Online 2-hour exam preparation training for LCO/LCP final exams. Includes practical examples, practice questions, and an overview of exam material, delivered via Microsoft Teams.
• Permanent Actueel CDD voor analisten Monthly short-form knowledge updates delivered via a personal online learning environment. Keeps CDD analysts current on Wwft developments, transaction monitoring, UBO registrations, and data exchange. Subscription-based.
• Permanent Actueel CDD voor beleidsbepalers Periodic knowledge updates for professionals responsible for CDD policy within their organization. Covers legislative changes, supervisory expectations, and policy decisions affecting anti-money laundering strategy.
• Permanent Actueel CDD voor financieel professionals Knowledge update subscription for financial professionals at Wwft-obligated organizations. Covers developments relevant to recognizing and assessing unusual or risky situations in customer interactions.
• PE voor Erkend CDD-analist Single-day training enabling registered CDD analysts to earn their annual PE credits and meet the competency maintenance requirements of the Register Erkend CDD-analist.
• DSI Integriteitsprogramma's DSI-accredited integrity programs in Dutch and English, including e-learning modules, workshops on integrity and critical judgment, and combination packages for compliance professionals seeking DSI certification.
• Compliance Register (Permanent Vakbekwaam) Permanent professional competence program with multiple tracks: Allround, Financial Sector, DSI Compliance Professionals, and CCP Registration. Maintains registration and PE credits for compliance professionals. Subscription from €10 per year.
• Executive Course Compliance Tailored one-on-one or team program for executives and board members. Delivered on-site or virtually, focused on current compliance topics relevant to the executive's role, agenda, and organizational context.
• Incompany opleidingen Customized in-company training programs tailored to an organization's specific learning objectives, sector, and challenges. Minimum 7 participants. Topics include risk management, privacy, SIRA, PEP/UBO, sanctions, TBML/SBML, and AML updates.
• Maatwerk opleidingen Fully customized training and e-learning solutions developed to fit an organization's unique learning objectives and challenges. Includes RFI, tender, and direct request project support with access to a broad expert and consultant network.
• Nederlands Compliance Congres

Quantifiable outcome

• DSI accreditation enables registration in official registers for Compliance Professional and AML professionals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DataExpertcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026NCI and DataExpert launched an exclusive Crypto Compliance Learning Path for financial gatekeepers in response to AMLR requirements driving demand for cryptocurrency compliance training. The partnership combines NCI's compliance training expertise with DataExpert's crypto analytics capabilities.
• UWVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCI is a contracted training provider for UWV (Employee Insurance Agency), providing educational programs that can be used within reintegration trajectories for unemployed individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
• Talent & ProcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership where Talent & Pro and NCI collaborate on CDD analyst training programs. Described as more than customer-supplier relationship, working together on developing better-trained CDD analysts with fast responses and proactive collaboration.
• Delta CapitaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelta Capita specialists collaborated with NCI in developing and delivering the CDD-professional program, contributing practical experience to the curriculum content and execution.
• DSI (Dutch Securities Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSI accredits NCI's Leergang Compliance Professional and Leergang Bestrijding Witwassen programs, enabling graduates to register in official professional registers. DSI receives exam results and completion certificates from NCI for registration purposes.
• Eureka ToetscentracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEureka operates nationwide examination centers across the Netherlands where NCI's self-study and certification exams are administered for participants in various programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Compliance Association (ICA): Internationally recognized professional body offering AML, compliance, and financial crime certifications. Direct peer offering competing globally portable credentials that Dutch institutions may accept as alternatives to DSI-anchored programs.
• Lindenhaeghe: Dutch professional training provider (also part of Certify360 EdTech Group) offering banking, insurance, and financial compliance training programs. Direct sister-company peer sharing parent, customer base, and distribution channels.
• FOI (Financieel Opleidingsinstituut): Dutch financial training institute (part of Certify360 EdTech Group) focused on financial services education including compliance-adjacent curricula. Direct peer within the same group targeting overlapping financial-services learners.
• CS Opleidingen: Dutch corporate training provider (part of Certify360 EdTech Group) offering courses across compliance, HR, and finance. Sister-company peer with overlapping enterprise customers and compliance-adjacent content.

Emerging players

• Nyenrode Business University: Dutch business school offering executive compliance and risk management programs. Academic peer whose brand and degree-granting status compete for senior compliance and board-level training budgets.
• Amsterdam Business School (University of Amsterdam): Dutch academic institution offering compliance, risk, and financial regulation executive programs. Academic peer with brand authority and degree pathways that compete for the same Dutch executive and senior compliance audience.
• VCO (Vereniging van Compliance Officers): Dutch professional association for compliance officers that NCI offers free year-one membership to upon CCP certification. Adjacent ecosystem player that could in future launch competing training programs or partner with alternative providers.

Broad incumbents

• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists): Global standard-setter for AML/CDD certifications serving financial institutions worldwide. Broader incumbent whose international CAMS credential competes with NCI's DSI-accredited AML program for mindshare in Dutch financial institutions.
• Wolters Kluwer Compliance & Ethics: Global information services company with compliance training, e-learning, and regulatory content offerings. Broader incumbent whose scale and global content library could pressure NCI in enterprise deals with multinational clients.

Regional players

• ComplianceXL: India-based compliance and KYC/AML training and services firm. Regional peer addressing similar compliance training demand in a different geography, illustrating the global template of specialized AML training providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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