Lbbo

What Lbbo does

LBBO (Landelijke Beroepsgroep voor Begeleiders in het Onderwijs) is a Dutch nonprofit professional association ('vereniging') headquartered at Leyenseweg 113 A5, Bilthoven, Netherlands, serving as the national umbrella body for educational consultants across six specializations: intern begeleiders/kwaliteitscoördinatoren, ambulant begeleiders, gedragsspecialisten, beeldbegeleiders, jonge-kindspecialisten, and specialisten begaafdheid, plus self-employed (zelfstandig) begeleiders.

Its core product set is anchored by (i) the Kwaliteitsregister ZBO, a paid quality register (€95/year for members, €230/year for non-members) that certifies independent educational consultants and grants use of the ZBO quality mark; (ii) the Beroepsstandaarden, published professional standards for each specialization; (iii) the Ethische Code governing professional conduct; (iv) the Digitale Competentiescan IB/KC, a digital self-assessment tool mapped to those standards; and (v) the LBBO Academie, a professional-development platform offering webinars, multi-day courses, an annual congress (LBBO Congres 2026 on inclusive education, scheduled for 7 October 2026 in Utrecht), and the Landelijk algemeen IB/KC-platform with three annual meetings. Supporting products include the bi-monthly professional magazine Beter Begeleiden (4,000 copies per edition, 5x/year), podcasts on educational quality topics, and regional kwaliteitskringen (quality circles) that meet 3–4 times annually for peer learning. Member access is delivered through the 'Mijn LBBO' online portal.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues, event and course fees (€45–€425 per activity), Kwaliteitsregister ZBO registration fees, magazine distribution to members, and ancillary publication sales. The association operates exclusively in the Netherlands, maintains a board (algemeen bestuur) of volunteer members, and engages in advocacy — most recently participating in the Dutch Ministry of OCW's Verantwoordingsronde in July 2026. Partnerships include a core alliance with AVS (Algemene Vereniging Schoolleiders) for joint thought leadership on complementary school leadership, a publishing partnership with Uitgeverij Pica for the beroepsstandaarden, and a broad representation network (Vertegenwoordigersoverleg) linking 20+ educational consultancies and Dutch HBO institutions (Driestar Hogeschool, Fontys, Hogeschool KPZ, Hogeschool Utrecht, Marnix Academie, NHL Stenden, Thomas Moore, Windesheim, Hogeschool Iselinge).

Name

Lbbo

Legal name

LBBO (Landelijke Beroepsgroep voor Begeleiders in het Onderwijs)

Website

https://lbbo.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LBBO is the Dutch national professional association (vereniging) for educational consultants, serving intern begeleiders, ambulant begeleiders, gedragsspecialisten, beeldbegeleiders, jonge-kindspecialisten, and specialisten begaafdheid across the Netherlands with credentialing, professional standards, training, and a magazine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

People Analytics, Assessment & Psychometrics Consulting (BPAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC)

Keywords

• Educational consultancy association
• Professional development training
• Quality certification register
• Teacher coaching services
• Education professional standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilthoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lidmaatschap (Membership): Annual membership fees provide access to professional development, the magazine Beter Begeleiden, quality circles, and other member benefits.
2. Academie - Courses and Events: LBBO Academie provides workshops, webinars, courses, and the annual LBBO Congress. Pricing varies per event with member/non-member rates.
3. Kwaliteitsregister ZBO Registration: Annual registration fee for the quality register: €95 for members and €230 for non-members.
4. Vakblad Beter Begeleiden Magazine: The professional magazine Beter Begeleiden is provided to members as part of membership. The magazine has an circulation of 4000 copies.
5. Publications and Books: Sale of professional standards publications and the annual Educational Book of the Year election.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LBBO is the national umbrella professional association for educational consultants in the Netherlands, offering membership services, professional standards documentation, the Kwaliteitsregister ZBO quality register, training through the LBBO Academie, and the Beter Begeleiden professional magazine. It serves seven categories of educational consultants including intern begeleiders/kwaliteitscoördinatoren, ambulant begeleiders, gedragsspecialisten, beeldbegeleiders, jonge-kindspecialisten, specialisten begaafdheid, and zelfstandig begeleiders.

Product overview

LBBO (Landelijke Beroepsgroep voor Begeleiders in het Onderwijs) is the overarching organization for professional educational consultants in the Netherlands. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around professional standards, quality assurance, and professional development. The core offerings include: Beter Begeleiden magazine (a bi-annual professional publication), the Kwaliteitsregister ZBO (a quality certification register for self-employed consultants), the Digitale Competentiescan IB/KC (a digital assessment tool), and the LBBO Academie (an education platform with courses and congresses). Additionally, LBBO provides professional standards (Beroepsstandaarden) for various specializations, podcasts on educational topics, the IB/KC-platform for networking, Kwaliteitskringen (quality circles) for peer learning, and an annual congress. The organization serves intern begeleiders as kwaliteitscoördinatoren, ambulant begeleiders, gedragsspecialisten, beeldbegeleiders, jonge-kindspecialisten, and specialisten begaafdheid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beter Begeleiden: Vakblad (professional magazine) for educational support professionals, published 5 times per year
• Kwaliteitsregister ZBO
• Ethische code
• Digitale competentiescan

Products and services

• LBBO Membership (Lidmaatschap) Annual membership providing educational consultants in the Netherlands access to professional development, the Beter Begeleiden magazine, quality circles, Kwaliteitsregister ZBO benefits, and labor conditions support.
• Beter Begeleiden Magazine Professional magazine published five times per year (circulation 4,000) for educational consultants, covering current developments, research results, good practices, interviews, tools, and reviews. Included with membership.
• Kwaliteitsregister ZBO (Quality Register) Quality register for self-employed educational consultants that certifies professionals meet quality criteria including completed advanced education and ongoing professional development. Annual registration €95 for members, €230 for non-members. Provides the ZBO quality mark/logo, public listing on LBBO website, and annual certificate.
• Digitale Competentiescan IB/KC Digital competence scan based on professional standards that helps educational consultants (intern begeleiders/kwaliteitscoördinatoren) track their professional development. Assesses competencies including professional attitude, interpersonal skills, investigative ability, result orientation, and school development. Free for members; €37.25 coupon for non-members (3 attempts within 3 years); bulk pricing from 10 persons.
• LBBO Academie Academy platform offering professional development activities including courses, webinars, congresses, and training programs for educational consultants across various specializations. Includes both online and in-person sessions across the Netherlands.
• LBBO Congres 2026 Annual congress bringing together educational consultants for keynotes, workshops, and networking. The 2026 edition focuses on inclusive education.
• Ethische Code (Ethical Code) An ethical code describing the professional conduct expected of educational consultants, providing a solid foundation of professional norms and values for responsible guidance of teachers and students.
• Beroepsstandaarden (Professional Standards) Professional standards describing tasks, activities, and competencies for various educational consultant roles including intern begeleider/kwaliteitscoördinator, specialist begaafdheid, jonge-kindspecialist, and gedragsspecialist. Published with Uitgeverij Pica.
• Kwaliteitskringen (Quality Circles) Regional quality circles where consultants work collegially on personal and professional development. They meet three to four times per year to increase and ensure the quality of guidance, particularly active for beeldbegeleiders (video coaches).
• Landelijk Algemeen IB/KC-platform Online platform organizing three annual meetings for intern begeleiders and kwaliteitscoördinatoren, featuring specific themes, inspiration sessions, and experience exchanges. Free for LBBO members; €12.50 for non-members.
• LBBO Podcasts Audio podcasts covering topics such as collaboration between school leaders and quality coordinators, and educational quality improvement. Includes a joint podcast with AVS on complementary leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 registered professionals in Kwaliteitsregister ZBO

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bureau MeesterschapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization participating in the IB/KC representation meeting (Vertegenwoordigersoverleg) to discuss professional standards and development of internal consultants.
• Zien in de KlasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization participating in the IB/KC representation meeting to align on professional standards.
• Expertis OnderwijsadviseursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consultancy participating in the IB/KC representation meeting.
• Steengoed OnderwijsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization in the IB/KC representation meeting network.
• InstondominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization participating in IB/KC professional standards discussions.
• SBO studiecentrum voor bedrijf en overheidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational study center participating in IB/KC representation meetings.
• Melior AdviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consultancy in the IB/KC representation meeting network.
• Medilex OnderwijsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational knowledge platform participating in IB/KC professional standards discussions.
• Helder OnderwijsadviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consultancy in the IB/KC representation network.
• ExcellentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization in the IB/KC representation meeting.
• CED-groepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consultancy group participating in professional standards discussions.
• E-wiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization in the IB/KC professional standards network.
• OnderwijsconnectedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization in the IB/KC representation meeting.
• Driestar HogeschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution with post-initial training for IB/KC professionals, participating in representation meetings.
• FontysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution offering IB/KC training and represented in the IB/KC representation meeting.
• Hogeschool KPZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogeschool KPZ participating in IB/KC professional standards discussions.
• Hogeschool UtrechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution offering IB/KC training programs, involved in professional standards.
• Marnix AcademieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution with IB/KC training participating in representation meetings.
• NHL Stenden HogeschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution with IB/KC programs, represented in professional standards discussions.
• Thomas MooreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution in the IB/KC representation network.
• WindesheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution offering IB/KC education, participating in representation meetings.
• Hogeschool IselingeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO institution in the IB/KC professional education network.
• AVS (Algemene Vereniging Schoolleiders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AVS for joint podcast on collaboration between school leaders and quality coordinators. Joint handreiking and placemat published on complementary leadership.
• Uitgeverij PicacoreOthersPublisher of LBBO professional standards including 'De beroepsstandaard voor de intern begeleider als kwaliteitscoördinator' and 'De beroepsstandaard voor de specialist begaafdheid'.
• Stichting StiBCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation active for 38 years in mediating learning, inclusion, inclusive education and executive functions. Emiel van Doorn is connected to StiBCO as trainer/advisor.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VO-raad: Dutch national council for secondary education (voortgezet onderwijs), representing secondary school boards. Directly comparable to LBBO in role and structure as a national Dutch education-sector umbrella organization serving a defined constituency of professionals and institutions.
• PO-Raad: Dutch national council for primary education (basisonderwijs), representing school boards in policy, advocacy, and sector development. Comparable to LBBO as both are Dutch national-level umbrella organizations providing governance, standards, and sector representation for distinct constituencies within the Dutch education system.
• Algemene Onderwijsbond (AOb): Largest Dutch education union, representing teachers and education support staff with membership, advocacy, professional development, and labor-condition support. Directly comparable to LBBO as a Dutch membership organization serving educational professionals with overlapping services (professional development, advocacy, member benefits).
• Algemene Vereniging Schoolleiders (AVS): Dutch association for school leaders providing professional development, advocacy, and standards. Already a 'core' strategic partner of LBBO with joint podcasts and publications on complementary leadership. Comparable as a Dutch professional association for a specific educational role with standards-setting and member services.
• CNV Onderwijs: Education union affiliated with CNV, representing Dutch education professionals including support staff. Comparable to LBBO in serving Dutch educational professionals with membership, labor-condition support, and professional services.
• VELON: Dutch professional association for teacher educators (lerarenopleiders), setting standards and supporting professional development. Comparable to LBBO as both are Dutch associations that define professional standards, run professional development activities, and serve a specific educational profession.

Others

• CED-groep: Dutch educational consultancy group providing training, advice, and assessment services to schools and educational institutions. Already a partner of LBBO in IB/KC representation meetings. Comparable as a Dutch education-sector organization serving schools, though operating commercially rather than as a nonprofit association.
• KPC Groep: Dutch educational consultancy providing professional development, organizational advice, and training programs to schools. Adjacent to LBBO as a commercial provider operating in the same Dutch school-support ecosystem, often partnering on overlapping client relationships.

Regional players

• ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, a US-based education leadership association offering publications, professional development, and standards for educators and curriculum leaders. Comparable to LBBO in offering publications, professional development, and standards for defined educational roles, but operating in the US rather than the Netherlands.
• NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children, the largest US professional association for early childhood educators with accreditation, publications, and professional development. Comparable to LBBO as a professional association offering standards, certification, and publications for early childhood specialists (jonge-kindspecialisten being one of LBBO's segments).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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