What Vijfhart does

Vijfhart is a Netherlands-based IT professional training and education provider founded in 1985 and headquartered in Velp, with primary operations centered on training delivery and credentialing. The company maintains seven physical classroom locations across the Netherlands (Nieuwegein, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Amsterdam, Arnhem, Zwolle) and a virtual training platform, offering more than 1,500 courses spanning artificial intelligence, cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS), software development (Java, Python, .NET), data, security, datacenter operations, agile/DevOps, and end-user digital skills. Vijfhart is the exclusive Dutch Platinum Partner of EPI for datacenter certifications, an official Microsoft Learning Partner (135+ Microsoft courses), and an authorized training partner of Red Hat and Oracle; sister companies under parent De Complementair Groep (AT Computing, Cibit, Coach+Result, Sonnevelt, Winc Academy) extend the catalog into open source, data architecture, soft skills, vitality, and online self-paced tracks. Notable proprietary programs include the Vijfhart Active Learning blended methodology, Startgarantie (a start guarantee on 85+ courses covering 850+ sessions per year), the Strippenkaart prepaid credit system, free AI Scan diagnostic tools, and structured Learning Paths (AI specialist, M365 Copilot user, AI engineer, cloud engineer, data analyst, IT architect). The company reports having trained more than 500,000 IT professionals over its 40+ year operating history and was recognized as 'Beste IT-opleider van Nederland' in 2024 by the Computable Career Guide.

Vijfhart operates a hybrid B2C and B2B go-to-market. Individual IT professionals self-enroll through vijfhart.nl and the mijn.vijfhart.nl online learning portal, paying per-course registration fees ranging from approximately €95 (standalone exam vouchers) to €3,495 (multi-day technical courses such as Python or Java), with Microsoft courses bundling a free exam voucher (up to €155 value). Corporate and government buyers — including Teqnow (Koninklijke Metaalunie manufacturing), VGZ (healthcare insurance), ALSO (tech distribution), Centraal Boekhuis (publishing), GBLT (government/tax), and Overhoff Telecom & ICT — procure customized in-company training, group certification tracks, and structured AI adoption programs. Recurring revenue mechanics come from the Strippenkaart prepaid credit packages (annual billing cadence) and from repeat enterprise customers across multi-year technology refresh cycles. The 2025 product roadmap skews heavily toward generative AI (AIOps Foundation, Copilot Advanced, Build Your Own AI Assistant, Spring AI for Java developers, Vibe Coding Fundamentals, Microsoft Applied Skills credentials AB-730 and AB-731) and major framework upgrades (ITIL v5 Foundation/Bridge), reflecting an aggressive repositioning toward AI training aligned with EU AI Act compliance demand.

Name

Vijfhart

Legal name

Vijfhart

Website

https://vijfhart.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vijfhart is a Netherlands-based IT professional training provider operating seven physical classroom locations and a virtual platform, offering 1,500+ courses across AI, cloud, development, data, security, and datacenter via Microsoft, EPI, Red Hat, and Oracle partnerships to individual IT professionals and corporate/government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Networking & Telecommunications (Routing/Switching, Wireless, VoIP) (EDABAFAG), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• IT professional training
• AI literacy courses
• Microsoft certification training
• Datacenter certification programs
• Corporate IT training

Headquarters

HQ city

Velp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

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. Course Registration Fees: Vijfhart generates revenue primarily through course registration fees charged per individual training session. Prices vary by course duration, format (classroom vs. virtual), and certification inclusion. Examples include AI-geletterdheid at €795/day, ChatGPT & GenAI from €710, Microsoft 365 Copilot at €695, Azure AZ-900 from €695, and Java 21 Part 1 at €3,295 for 5 days.
2. Exam and Certification Vouchers: Sale of exam vouchers and certification packages, including bundled offerings where Microsoft courses include a free exam voucher (up to €155 value). Standalone exam vouchers range from €95 (AZ-900) to €605 (PRINCE2 Practitioner).
3. Corporate / In-Company Training: Customized in-company training programs tailored to specific organizational needs, delivered on-site or virtually. This represents a B2B revenue stream with customized pricing.
4. Strippenkaart (Credit System): Pre-paid credit packages for training, allowing individuals and organizations to purchase training credits upfront and redeem them across the course catalog, providing a recurring engagement and prepayment mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vijfhart is a Dutch IT professional training provider that sells more than 1,500 courses across AI, Cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS), Microsoft 365, Development (Java, Python, .NET), Data, Security, Datacenter, Open Source, Agile & Scrum, Business & IT Management, and Digital Skills. Courses are delivered to both individual IT professionals and corporate clients through classroom, virtual, hybrid, and proprietary Active Learning formats, complemented by exam vouchers, certification services, and customized in-company training. The company also resells sister-company brands such as AT Computing (open source/Linux) and Cibit (IT architecture, data, security) through its platform.

Product overview

Vijfhart is a Dutch IT professional training and education provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of courses across more than 14 subject categories. The core offering consists of the Vijfhart Course Portfolio — a unified training platform covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS), Development (Java, Python, .NET), Data, Security, Business & IT Management, Datacenter (EPI certifications), Open Source (Linux, containers, Kubernetes via AT Computing), Agile & Scrum, and Digital Skills. Key product categories include AI Training Courses (the company's flagship focus area covering generative AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, and prompt engineering), Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Copilot certification tracks, and EPI datacenter professional certifications. The company also offers supplementary services including the Vijfhart Strippenkaart (flexible training pass), Learning Paths (structured career-focused curricula), Startgarantie (course start guarantee), Skill Check assessments, and free AI readiness scans. Training is delivered through multiple formats: classroom, virtual, hybrid, and Active Learning. Sister companies Cibit (IT architecture, data management, security) and AT Computing (open source since 1985) extend the specialized training portfolio. Vijfhart has trained over 500,000 IT professionals in more than 40 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vijfhart Course Portfolio (full IT training catalog) Comprehensive portfolio of 1,500+ IT and AI training courses covering 14+ subject areas, sold per course to individuals and to organizations, delivered via classroom, virtual, hybrid, and Active Learning formats.
• AI Training Courses Complete AI training offering in the Netherlands covering AI literacy, generative AI (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini), prompt engineering, AI for managers, AI for HR/sales/recruitment, building AI agents without programming, and Microsoft Applied Skills credentials AB-730 and AB-731.
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Courses Official Microsoft Azure training covering Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Data, Azure Security, Azure DevOps, and Azure AI services (AI-900, AI-102), delivered as Microsoft Certified Trainer-led courses with bundled free exam vouchers.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot Courses Training for Microsoft 365 Copilot across Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, including Copilot in Power BI, Copilot Advanced, and AI-900/AI-102 Azure AI certification courses, marketed to end users and adoption teams.
• Soft Skills (Persoonlijke Vaardigheden) Courses Soft skills and personal development training for IT professionals covering DISC methodology, team and stakeholder management, coaching, and effective communication, often delivered alongside technical training.
• Open Source Training (AT Computing) Open source software training in partnership with sister company AT Computing covering Linux/UNIX, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), automation (Ansible, Terraform), Git, CI/CD, and open source AI tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Ollama, LM Studio).
• EPI Datacenter Certifications EPI-certified datacenter training delivered as EPI Platinum partner covering DCFC, CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, CDFOM, CDRP, CDMS, CTDC, CTIA, and CTLA certifications based on the Data Centre Operations Standard (DCOS).
• VCA and BHV Safety Training (Arbo opleidingen) Occupational safety training covering VCA (Safety Certificate Contractors) and BHV (Emergency Response Officer) certifications for workplace safety compliance, targeted at industrial and construction workers and supervisors.
• Vijfhart Strippenkaart (Training Credit Subscription) Pre-paid training credit subscription allowing individuals and organizations to purchase credits upfront and redeem them across Vijfhart's full 1,500+ course catalog, providing budget flexibility and recurring engagement.
• Learning Paths (Leerpaden) Structured career-focused learning pathways combining multiple courses for specific IT roles, including AI Specialist, AI Engineer, M365 Copilot User, Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Cloud Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, IT Architect, and Java Full Stack Developer tracks.
• Exams and Certifications Service Accredited exam voucher and certification administration service for Microsoft, Red Hat, Cisco, ITIL (v4 and v5), EXIN, CompTIA, and other vendor certifications, available standalone or bundled with courses.
• ITIL 5 Foundation and ITIL 5 Foundation Bridge ITIL version 5 Foundation training with exam voucher and ITIL 5 Foundation Bridge course for professionals transitioning from ITIL 4, under the Business & IT Management category.
• Cibit Training (Sister Brand — IT Architecture, Data, Security) IT training brand focused on data management, IT architecture, Agile/DevOps, and security, delivered through instructors who are active practicing consultants, distributed via Vijfhart.
• AT Computing Training (Sister Brand — Open Source) Open source specialist training brand operated by sister company AT Computing (established 1985), covering Linux/UNIX, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Python, C/C++, cloud technologies, and generative AI tools, distributed via Vijfhart.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ IT professionals trained over 40+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AT ComputingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAT Computing is a sister company and the open source specialist of the Vijfhart/Complementair Groep ecosystem. They have been operating since 1985, predating Linux itself, and specialize in Linux/UNIX, open source tools, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and programming languages like Python and C/C++. AT Computing provides open source courses exclusively through Vijfhart's platform.
• CibitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCibit is a sister company within De Complementair Groep, specializing in data management, IT architecture, Agile DevOps, and Security. They are recognized as 'Beste IT-opleider van Nederland' 2024. Their courses covering Business IT Strategy, IT Architecture, Data Management, Security, Agile & SAFe are distributed through Vijfhart.
• Winc AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinc Academy is an online tech educator since 2018, specializing in flexible online training in programming, data, digital marketing, and business operations. All Winc Academy courses are available through Vijfhart's platform.
• Coach+ResultminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoach+Result is a training consultancy with 24+ years of experience in customer experience, commercial effectiveness, leadership, and internal collaboration. Their soft skills and coaching courses are distributed through Vijfhart.
• SonneveltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSonnevelt, part of De Complementair Groep, has provided vitality and healthy lifestyle training for 30+ years and is recognized among the best trainers in the Netherlands for 10 consecutive years.
• EPI (Excellence in Provision for IT Infrastructure)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEPI is the world standard for datacenter services including audits, certifications, and consulting. Vijfhart is EPI's platinum partner and the exclusive provider of EPI datacenter courses in the Netherlands. Courses include CDCP, CDCS, CDCE, CDFOM, CDRP, CDMS, CTDC, and CTIA.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationVijfhart is an official Microsoft Learning Partner with 135+ Microsoft courses covering Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Security, and Dynamics 365. They employ Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) and use official Microsoft course materials. Microsoft courses include free exam vouchers.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationRed Hat is a key technology partner for enterprise open source training. Vijfhart offers Red Hat courses including RHCSA, RHCE, and OpenShift certifications through their platform.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle is a key technology partner. Vijfhart offers comprehensive Oracle training covering Oracle Database, PL/SQL, SQL, Apex, Fusion Middleware, and Oracle Java development tools.
• De Complementair GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Complementair Groep is the parent company of Vijfhart and its sister companies (AT Computing, Cibit, Coach+Result, Sonnevelt, Winc Academy). The group provides a comprehensive ecosystem of training services across IT, open source, data, architecture, security, soft skills, vitality, and online education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Large-scale enterprise learning platform offering IT certification, leadership, and compliance content via subscription. Competes with Vijfhart for corporate L&D budgets but at much broader scale and with asynchronous delivery model.
• Pluralsight: Technology skills platform offering thousands of expert-led video courses and skill assessments across cloud, security, software development, and AI. Competes primarily on individual/self-paced learning versus Vijfhart's classroom-led model.
• Coursera for Business: Online learning platform offering university and industry certifications including Google, IBM, and AWS credentials. Targets the same corporate L&D buyers as Vijfhart but through a global, self-paced delivery model.
• Udemy Business: Marketplace-driven online learning platform with broad IT, business, and AI course catalog serving both individuals and enterprise L&D. Competes on price and breadth versus Vijfhart's classroom-led, vendor-certified premium model.

Direct peers

• Global Knowledge: Global IT and business skills training provider (now part of Skillsoft) offering vendor-authorized courses across Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and project management. Comparable as a premium IT training specialist serving enterprise customers.
• Master IT Training: Dutch IT training provider offering Microsoft, Cisco, and other vendor-certified courses, also listed as a Vijfhart course supplier. Operates in the same Dutch market with similar classroom and corporate training focus.
• Fast Lane: European-headquartered IT training provider specializing in vendor-certified courses (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Cisco, VMware) with similar classroom/virtual delivery and strong corporate training motion across Europe.
• Learning Tree International: IT and business skills training provider offering scheduled classroom, online, and on-site corporate training with similar vendor-certified course catalog (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, ITIL, PMP).
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: Global IT training franchise delivering vendor-authorized certification courses to individuals and corporate clients. Comparable business model with classroom delivery and vendor partnerships across Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA.

Others

• Cibit: Sister company within De Complementair Groep specializing in data management, IT architecture, Agile/DevOps, and security training. Distributed through Vijfhart's platform and named 'Best IT Trainer of the Netherlands' 2024 — adjacent but overlapping content focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vijfhart-it-opleidingen
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vijfhart

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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