Training institute Lindenhaeghe

What Training institute Lindenhaeghe does

Lindenhaeghe is a Dutch education, training and examination institute focused on regulated financial-sector professionals. Founded around 2011 and headquartered in Rotterdam (with operational presence in Bilthoven and exam locations in Eindhoven, Rijswijk and Zwolle), the company prepares candidates for the nine mandatory Wft (Wet op het financieel toezicht) modules and the recurring Permanent Education (PE) examinations that Dutch advisors must pass to retain their advisory authority. The offering also covers MiFID exams (DSI-accredited), CFP, EFA, Hypothecair Planner, NHG curriculum, CDD, Bewindvoering, Schuldhulpverlening, and Cybersecurity (Cyberweerbaarheid) modules.

The technical foundation is a cloud-based e-learning platform anchored by the Dashboard / LMS product suite. This includes Diplomadossier (a digital portfolio for Wft diplomas, PE certificates and above-statutory recognitions with employer progress-monitoring roles), the Slim Leren adaptive practice-question engine, and a self-service webshop for course and exam booking. Lindenhaeghe is also an official examination institute, operating the largest network of examination locations in the Netherlands under CDFD oversight with DUO technical execution, and it holds ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications.

The business model blends transactional and recurring revenue. Individual professionals purchase e-learning modules (€29–€399), practice exams, and Permanent Actueel subscriptions for ongoing professional updates. Enterprise customers — including ING, ABN AMRO, AON, ASR, Triodos Bank, ASN Bank, Randstad and others — procure incompany training programs, bulk exam bookings, and customized compliance solutions via a dedicated B2B sales motion. The company operates under the Certify360 EdTech Groep B.V. parent and has expanded through the mergers and acquisitions of Hoffelijk (2022–2023), FOI (2023) and Dukers & Baelemans (2025).

Name

Training institute Lindenhaeghe

Legal name

Lindenhaeghe Examens B.V.

Website

https://lindenhaeghe.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lindenhaeghe is a Dutch training and examination institute that prepares financial professionals for mandatory Wft certification and PE examinations via e-learning, classroom training, and the country's largest network of exam centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Financial Services Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment Interoperability, Integrations & Standards (QTI/LTI/OneRoster) (EDAFADAK)

Keywords

• Financial services training
• Professional certification exams
• Wft certification courses
• Permanent education training
• Mifid compliance exams

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilthoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and E-learning Sales: Sale of digital learning materials, e-learning modules, and study packages for Wft and PE examinations across multiple financial services domains including mortgages, insurance, pensions, wealth management, and compliance.
2. Examination Fees: Fees charged for taking Wft state examinations and internal PE examinations at various exam locations throughout the Netherlands.
3. Incompany Training: Customized training programs and examination solutions delivered at client organizational locations.
4. Permanent Actueel Subscription: Recurring subscription for ongoing professional development content keeping financial advisors current on regulatory and industry developments.
5. Klassikale Opleiding PE incl. Examen: Combined offering including e-learning PE, interactive classroom training (3 hours), and subsequent examination at the same location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lindenhaeghe is a Dutch education, training and examination institute for financial services professionals. It delivers initial Wft (Wet op het financieel toezicht) certification modules, periodic Permanent Education (PE) examination preparation, MiFID II examinations, and specialized certifications (CFP, EFA, CDD, NHG, Bewindvoering, Schuldhulpverlening), offered through e-learning, classroom training and the largest network of examination locations in the Netherlands.

Product overview

Lindenhaeghe is a Dutch financial services training institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification programs, examination services, and continuing education for financial professionals. The offering includes initial Wft (Wet financieel toezicht) certification modules across nine domains (Basis, Consumptief Krediet, Inkomen, Schade Particulier, Schade Zakelijk, Vermogen, Hypothecair Krediet, Pensioen, Zorg), Wft PE (Permanent Education) exam preparation, MiFID examinations, and specialized programs such as CFP, EFA, Hypothecair Planner, CDD, Bewindvoering, and Schuldhulpverlening. Delivery modes include e-learning, practice exams, classroom training, and the cloud-based Dashboard/LMS platform. Lindenhaeghe operates the largest network of examination locations in the Netherlands and has expanded through acquisitions including FOI and Dukers & Baelemans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Permanent Actueel: A membership providing continuous professional development content for financial advisors, with news and updates on regulatory and sector developments.

Products and services

• Initieel Wft Opleidingen (Initial Wft Certification) Initial certification program required for financial advisors in the Netherlands, covering nine domains of Wft-regulated financial advice. Available as e-learning and classroom-based preparation leading to CDFD-administered state examinations.
• Wft PE Opleidingen (Permanent Education Examinations) Recurring Permanent Education (PE) examination preparation for already-certified financial advisors to maintain their authority to advise under Wft. Includes e-learning, practice exams, and classroom training combinations.
• MiFID Examens DSI-accredited Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) examinations including three knowledge exams and two skills exams for investment advisors and information providers.
• Permanent Actueel (PA) Subscription Subscription-based continuous professional development service providing personalized news and regulatory updates, requiring ~5 minutes per topic, helping certified professionals maintain demonstrable awareness of their domain.
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Comprehensive financial planning certification program with renewed modular structure covering the full scope of financial planning competencies.
• Erkend Financieel Adviseur (EFA) Recognized Financial Advisor certification program providing comprehensive training for financial advisory professionals seeking the EFA designation.
• Hypothecair Planner Leergang Advanced mortgage planning certification program covering comprehensive mortgage advisory competencies for mortgage professionals.
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Opleiding Anti-money laundering and customer due diligence training for compliance professionals in the financial services sector.
• Bewindvoering Opleiding Administrator/guardian financial management training for professionals managing finances for individuals unable to do so themselves.
• Schuldhulpverlening Opleiding Debt assistance training for professionals helping individuals resolve financial difficulties through debt restructuring and counseling.
• NHG E-learning Curriculum Comprehensive NHG (Nationale Hypotheek Garantie) training curriculum developed in partnership with NHG, covering acceptance rules, sale of property, and loss declarations for mortgage guarantee advisors.
• AI E-learning voor financieel adviseurs AI-focused e-learning program specifically tailored for financial advisors, addressing advisory quality and emerging AI-related competencies in financial services.
• Cyberweerbaarheid Opleiding Cybersecurity training concept designed to enhance cyber resilience of employees and board-level decision-makers in the financial sector.
• Incompany Training (B2B) Customized training programs and examination solutions delivered at client organizational locations, including bulk exam bookings, mobile test equipment, and tailored compliance training for Wft and IDD regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% pass rate when using E-learning PE combined with Practice Exams
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dukers & BaelemansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2025Lindenhaeghe acquired Dukers & Baelemans, integrating the company into the Lindenhaeghe Group. This acquisition represents strategic expansion of training capabilities.
• NHG (Nationale Hypotheek Garantie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2025NHG selected Lindenhaeghe to develop a comprehensive training curriculum for NHG (Nationale Hypotheek Garantie). This partnership involves creating new e-learning modules as part of the NHG curriculum, with the first e-learning on NHG Acceptatie already launched.
• SVC ComplianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2024Partnership between Lindenhaeghe and SVC Compliance to provide better support for VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaars) managers in meeting compliance requirements through combined training offerings.
• FOI (Financieel Opleidingsinstituut)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2023FOI, the training institute specializing in financial sector education, became part of the Lindenhaeghe Group. This acquisition expanded Lindenhaeghe's portfolio and market presence in the Dutch financial training sector.
• HoffelijkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2022Financial training providers Lindenhaeghe and Hoffelijk merged to form a combined organization. The merger was officially completed with the launch of a new unified website, creating one of the largest financial training providers in the Netherlands.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NTI: NTI is one of the largest Dutch distance-learning providers, offering vocational and professional courses across many domains. It competes for the same individual professional learners seeking flexible online certification, though it does not specialize in regulated Wft exams.
• LOI: LOI is a long-established Dutch distance-learning institution with broad vocational and professional course offerings. It overlaps with Lindenhaeghe on individual self-paced learning models and competes for similar SMB/individual buyers of professional development content.
• NCOI Opleidingen: NCOI is a large Dutch professional and management training provider covering broader vocational and corporate education beyond financial services. It competes indirectly for the same enterprise training budgets and has absorbed financial-training brands (e.g., Markus Verbeek Praehep).

Others

• Springest: Springest is a Dutch training-comparison and review platform that is both a marketing channel for Lindenhaeghe and a quasi-regulator of the training market via its annual 'Best Training Provider' ranking. It shapes buyer perception but does not deliver training itself.
• SRP (Stichting Register Persoon): SRP operates the Dutch national quality register for mortgage advisors and is adjacent rather than competitive. The two organizations are linked because SRP registration status is a key driver of demand for the Wft Hypothecair Krediet modules that Lindenhaeghe delivers.

Direct peers

• NIBE-SVV: NIBE-SVV is the closest direct Dutch competitor in financial services professional training, offering Wft and PE exam preparation across overlapping domains (banking, mortgage, insurance). Operates a similar curriculum-plus-exam-center model serving the same Dutch advisor population.
• SFC Solutions: SFC Solutions is a Dutch provider of MiFID II and compliance-focused certification for investment professionals, directly comparable to Lindenhaeghe's MiFID exam portfolio accredited by DSI. It serves the same investment-advisor persona with similar knowledge and skills exams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lindenhaeghe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lindenhaeghe

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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