NCD Academy

Name

NCD Academy

Legal name

Nederlandse Vereniging van Commissarissen en Directeuren

Website

https://ncdacademy.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Development / CPD Requirement Administration for Licensure (EDADAJAL), Programmatic Accreditors (Discipline/Profession-Specific) (EDADACAC)

Keywords

• Governance training
• Executive education
• Board member development
• Leadership programs
• Corporate governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Doorn

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: NCD generates revenue primarily through membership subscriptions. Members pay annual dues and receive access to the community network, Academy programs, and member resources. The membership is personal and tied to the individual.
2. Academy Training Programs: NCD Academy generates revenue from educational programs including Governance Essentials, Governance Chair, AI for Leaders and Governance, masterclasses, and customized Academy programs. Programs are highly valued and delivered both online and offline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NCD Academy is the recognized training institute of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Commissarissen en Directeuren (NCD), delivering structured governance and leadership education programs for commissioners, directors, supervisors, and executives in the Netherlands. Core offerings include Governance Essentials (foundational commissioner training), Governance Chair (advanced board chair program), AI for Leaders and Governance, themed Masterclasses, customized in-company programs, and a Private Equity program, delivered both online and through in-person events.

Product overview

NCD Academy is the training institute of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Commissarissen en Directeuren (NCD), operating as a platform-plus-programs model for executive education in leadership and governance. The core offerings consist of structured programs including Governance Essentials for new commissioners, Governance Chair for experienced board leaders, and AI for Leaders and Governance addressing technological oversight responsibilities. These foundational programs are supplemented by modular offerings: themed Masterclasses for targeted skill development, custom NCD Academy op maat programs for organizational-specific needs, and the PE-programma for private equity governance. The academy serves commissioners, directors, and supervisors from Dutch enterprises and public institutions, positioning itself as a trusted institutional training provider with over 10 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Grant ThorntonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm listed as a valued partner of NCD, likely providing advisory or consulting services related to governance and financial oversight.
• QuaestusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization contributing to the NCD ecosystem of professional governance resources.
• Future UpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting NCD's mission of professional development for governance leaders.
• BlenheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a valued partner contributing to NCD's professional network and resources.
• EcoDa (European Corporate Governance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean corporate governance association partnership, likely providing international perspective and networking opportunities for NCD members.
• Erasmus Universiteit RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Erasmus University Rotterdam including Ixly for educational content and research collaboration.
• JCI Nederland (Junior Chamber International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with JCI Netherlands for leadership development and networking across professional communities.
• Institute of Internal AuditorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IIA for internal audit and governance professional development alignment.
• Alliantie Medezeggenschap en Governance (AMG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for co-determination and governance, supporting NCD's mission in the Dutch governance landscape.
• Register Certified Board Member (RCBM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body for board members, likely collaborating on professional standards and credentialing.
• WBTR (Wet Bestuur en Toezicht Rechtspersonen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership related to the Dutch legislation on governance and supervision of legal entities.
• 2100minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a valued partner in the NCD ecosystem.
• De ConsularisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with De Consularis announced June 11, 2026 for collaboration on professional development.
• BundelingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization in the NCD network.
• SBI (Stichtingsbureau Integriteit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with integrity bureau for governance and ethics resources.
• Denk ProductiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization in the NCD ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: INSEAD is a global business school with executive education programs including board and governance tracks. It competes for senior Dutch executives seeking internationally recognized governance credentials, particularly at the premium end where NCD's €835 tier operates.
• IMD Business School: IMD is a Swiss-based business school offering high-end executive and board education programs. It competes for European senior leaders seeking premium governance and chair-level training comparable to NCD's Governance Chair program.
• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry's Board Effectiveness practice offers governance advisory and board director education services globally. It targets the same commissioner/director audience as NCD Academy, especially at the enterprise-customized program level.
• Erasmus University Rotterdam: Erasmus University Rotterdam is both an NCD partner and a major Dutch academic institution offering governance and executive programs. Its broader academic portfolio and international reputation position it as a competing source of governance credentials for senior professionals.
• Spencer Stuart: Spencer Stuart's Board Practice provides governance education and board advisory alongside executive search. It serves the same commissioner and supervisory board market as NCD Academy, particularly for larger Dutch enterprises.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles offers board advisory and governance education services through its Board of Directors practice. It competes for the same senior governance professional audience, particularly for customized enterprise-level programs.
• VU Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit) Executive Education: VU Amsterdam provides executive education including governance and leadership programs. It is a Dutch academic alternative to NCD Academy, particularly for professionals seeking university-credentialed programs.

Direct peers

• TIAS School for Business and Society: TIAS (Tilburg) is a Dutch executive education school offering governance, supervisory board, and management development programs. It directly competes with NCD Academy for commissioner and director training engagements in the Netherlands.
• Nyenrode Business University: Nyenrode is a Dutch business university offering governance and executive education programs for directors and commissioners. It competes directly with NCD Academy in the Dutch governance training market and is a natural substitute for both individual members and corporate clients.

Emerging players

• Register Certified Board Member (RCBM): RCBM is a Dutch certification body for board members and an NCD partner. It is both a complementary credentialing route and a potential competitor for commissioner certification pathways that NCD's Governance Essentials program addresses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ncd-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncd_community

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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