What BHV.NL does

BHV.NL, operating under the legal entity Commitment b.v., is a Dutch workplace safety training and consulting company founded around 1993 and headquartered in Nijmegen. The company delivers certified Emergency Response Officer (BHV), First Aid (EHBO), VCA, crisis management, and aggression-handling training to organizations across the Netherlands, serving customers in healthcare, education, construction, industry, government, hospitality, retail, logistics, and professional services. Named reference customers include Hilton, TU Delft, NS Stations, ProRail, PwC Nederland, Randstad, Pathé, and Arcadis, and the company trains more than 60,000 participants per year, maintaining an 8.6/10 rating across 16,889 reviews on Feedback Company and a 96–97.8% CEDEO customer satisfaction score.

The core offering combines in-person classroom and scenario-based training delivered at 70+ locations nationwide, including owned facilities in Nieuwegein and Dordrecht (Spinel) and a proprietary 14-meter Mobile Training Centre (MTC) for realistic fire and evacuation exercises. This is layered with the Veiligheidsimpuls online learning platform for preparation and continuous development, the mijnBHV customer portal for certificate and course administration, and a multi-year Safety Ambition Plan advisory service. BHV.NL holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, BVBN, Orange Cross, and Dutch Resuscitation Council credentials, and runs the BHV.NL Academie to develop its 55 in-house trainers.

The business model is predominantly professional services revenue: customized in-company group training (minimum 6 participants, quote-based with volume discounts), open enrollment individual courses at fixed per-participant pricing, recurring subscription access to Veiligheidsimpuls, and advisory engagements. GTM combines enterprise field sales, inside sales with a 2-working-day response SLA, and event-driven demand generation through training sessions and educational content. The company also operates the Veiligheidstrainingen.nl sister brand, won the HR Changemaker Award 2025, and completed two acquisitions in 2025 (Risicomanagement Nederland and Precare in Groningen) to extend service scope and northern Netherlands coverage.

Name

BHV.NL

Legal name

Commitment b.v.

Website

https://bhv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BHV.NL is a Dutch workplace safety training and consulting company that delivers certified Emergency Response Officer (BHV), First Aid (EHBO), VCA, and crisis management training to organizations across the Netherlands, training more than 60,000 participants per year through 55 in-house trainers and a nationwide network of 70+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA), Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

Keywords

• Emergency response training
• First aid courses
• Workplace safety certification
• Fire safety training
• Evacuation drills

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. In-Company/Group Training: Customized emergency response training delivered at client locations or arranged venues. Pricing based on group size (starting from 6 participants) with volume discounts. Includes modular and customized training programs.
2. Open Enrollment Courses: Individual course enrollment at 70+ locations across the Netherlands. Participants pay per course with digital certificate upon completion.
3. E-Learning and Online Learning Journey: Subscription-based access to Veiligheidsimpuls online learning platform for preparation, refresher training, and continuous learning after certification.
4. Advisory Services: Safety scanning, safety ambition planning, BHV assessments, and performance measurement services for organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BHV.NL delivers certified workplace safety training across the Netherlands, covering emergency response (BHV), first aid (EHBO), fire safety, evacuation drills, and crisis management. Courses are delivered through in-company group sessions, open enrollment at 70+ training locations, an e-learning platform (Veiligheidsimpuls), and a Mobile Training Centre that travels to client sites.

Product overview

BHV.NL is a Dutch workplace safety training and consulting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of emergency response (BHV), first aid (EHBO), and safety certification courses. The core offering consists of certified classroom training programs (ERO Basic, ERO Refresher, Team Leader, Head BHV) delivered at 70+ locations across the Netherlands or on-site at client facilities, supplemented by the proprietary Veiligheidsimpuls online learning platform for continuous knowledge development and the mijnBHV customer portal for course management. Business solutions include advisory services (Safety Ambition Plan, BHV-scan), realistic exercises (evacuation drills, scenario training), and specialized workshops. Training is delivered through owned facilities (Nieuwegein Training Centre, Dordrecht Practice Centre, Mobile Training Centre) and a network of 55 in-house trainers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mijnBHV: Online customer portal for course management, certificate tracking, and access to the Veiligheidsimpuls learning platform.
• Veiligheidsimpuls

Products and services

• ERO Basic Training with Veiligheidsimpuls (BHV Basis) Certified basic emergency response officer (BHV/ERO) course that combines a one-day in-person session with the Veiligheidsimpuls e-learning platform. Designed for Dutch workplaces that must designate trained emergency response personnel.
• ERO Refresher Training (BHV Herhaling) Annual refresher course that re-certifies existing emergency response officers with a refreshed programme and updated scenarios. Targets previously certified BHV/ERO staff to maintain compliance.
• BHV Ploegleider Basiscursus (Team Leader Basic) Foundation course for designated BHV team leaders covering incident command, evacuation decision-making, and coordination of in-house emergency response teams.
• Ploegleider BHV Herhaling (Team Leader Refresher) Recurring refresher course for BHV team leaders to maintain incident command competencies and stay current with protocol updates.
• EHBO Cursus (First Aid Course) Certified first aid training (EHBO) including basic life support, treatment of common injuries, and resuscitation with AED. Available as basic, refresher, and baby & child variants.
• VCA Cursussen (VCC/SCC Courses) Safety, health, and environment certification courses aligned with the Dutch VCA (Veiligheid, Gezondheid en Milieu Checklist Aannemers) standard, used widely in construction and contracting.
• In-company / Groepstraining (On-site Group Training) Customized training programmes delivered at the client's own location or via the Mobile Training Centre for groups of employees, covering any course in the BHV.NL catalogue.
• Evacuation Exercise (Ontruimingsoefening) Practical evacuation drill service that tests, times, and debriefs a workplace evacuation, providing documentation for compliance and improvement plans.
• Scenario Exercise (Scenario-oefening) Realistic scenario-based emergency simulation exercise designed to test BHV teams' response to incidents such as fire, medical events, or workplace threats.
• Veiligheidsambitieplan (Safety Ambition Plan) Advisory service that produces a written roadmap defining an organization's safety ambition, current maturity, and prioritized actions for emergency response and compliance.
• Masterclass Veiligheidsambitie Advanced workshop-style masterclass for safety professionals on building and maintaining a workplace safety ambition programme.
• Masterclass Managen van Bedrijfsnoodorganisatie Advanced masterclass focused on managing a corporate emergency response organization (bedrijfsnoodorganisatie), aimed at BHV coordinators and safety managers.
• Veiligheidsimpuls E-learning Platform Subscription-based online learning platform that delivers e-learning modules complementing BHV and EHBO courses, available bundled with in-person training or as a standalone subscription.
• Crisismanagement (Crisis Management) Training and advisory service for executive teams on crisis management, covering decision-making, communications, and coordination during major incidents.
• Preventiemedewerker (Prevention Officer) Training course that prepares employees for the designated Prevention Officer (Preventiemedewerker) role required under Dutch occupational health law.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of customers recommend BHV.NL services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spinel Veiligheidscentrum DordrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Practice Center Spinel in Dordrecht for integral exercise training. The center provides realistic practice environments with practice objects that perfectly imitate real emergency situations. BHV.NL offers courses at this location for organizations seeking heightened realism in training.
• Trade Organizations (Multiple)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHV.NL is actively involved with various trade organizations including Cultuurconnectie, Museumvereniging, NAPK, VOB, VNPF, VSCD, HSN, INretail, Balieplus, Profri, and Tandtechniek. Close collaboration provides insight into sector-specific challenges, risks, and legislation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schouten & Nelissen: Dutch corporate training and professional development group offering safety, leadership, and compliance programs; overlaps directly with BHV.NL's enterprise training and advisory offerings.
• NCOI Opleidingen: One of the largest Dutch providers of vocational, professional, and corporate training; competes with BHV.NL in workplace safety, EHBO, and compliance courses delivered to employed professionals across the Netherlands.
• BHV-opleiding.nl: Dutch specialist in BHV and EHBO certification courses for businesses; directly competes with BHV.NL on the same core product (Emergency Response Officer training) and similar target customer base.
• Savantis: Dutch training and HR-services organization with VCA, BHV, and EHBO programs targeting the same mid-market and enterprise customer base as BHV.NL.
• Lens Training (Lens Verzuim & Inzetbaarheid): Dutch training provider with a strong workplace safety, EHBO, and BHV portfolio; competes head-to-head with BHV.NL for in-company group training engagements.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Nederland: International testing, inspection, and certification body with Dutch operations; offers safety, EHBO, and ISO-related training that overlaps with BHV.NL's certification-led enterprise proposition.
• Bureau Veritas: Global certification and compliance services company with a Dutch training and advisory practice; comparable to BHV.NL in offering certified workplace safety, EHBO, and ISO-aligned training programs to enterprise customers.
• Falck Nederland: Nordic-origin safety services group with Dutch operations covering first aid, fire safety, and emergency response training; directly comparable in service portfolio though broader in geographic and service scope.
• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization with a substantial safety training and e-learning portfolio; competes with BHV.NL for enterprise safety training contracts as a much larger, broader incumbent.

Regional players

• Cevora: Belgian sectoral training institute offering workplace safety and compliance courses; comparable business model to BHV.NL but operating across the Dutch-speaking Belgian market rather than the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BHV_NL
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bhv-nl

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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