Academy of Logistics

What Academy of Logistics does

Academy of Logistics (AoL) is a privately held Dutch training institution headquartered in Appingedam, Netherlands, with primary classroom delivery in Groningen. Founded on January 1, 2014, after spinning out of Noorderpoort Contract, AoL delivers internationally accredited logistics and supply chain management education built around the European Logistics Association (ELA) framework. The portfolio spans three programs: the European Junior Logistician (EJ-log, HBO 2 level, 4 modules), the European Senior Logistician (ES-log, HBO 4 level, 6 of 8 modules required for diploma), and the European Master Logistician (EM-log, university level). AoL markets itself as the only ES-log certified training provider in the Netherlands; modules are accredited through DCBL-ELA and recognized by ELA/ECBL in Brussels, with CRKBO registration enabling 0% VAT on educational fees.

The core technology is in-person, classroom-based evening instruction (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 19:00-22:00, 12 weeks per module) held at the Flonk Hotel Groningen and rotating secondary venues in Heerenveen and Hoogeveen, supplemented by company excursions across more than 1,000 regional firms. All lecturers are university-educated practitioners active in logistics management, supporting an explicit differentiator of theory-practice integration. Pricing is module-based at €1,795 per module inclusive of materials, exam training, exam fees, certification, and administration; the full ES-log diploma runs ~€10,770 across six required modules, with installment billing of 5x €359 available. In-company delivery is offered for enterprise teams.

Revenue is generated through per-module tuition and corporate in-company contracts. GTM is consultative and relationship-led, anchored by personal information sessions, on-site corporate training, a free 8-evening satisfaction guarantee trial, and alumni/corporate referrals. The customer base includes working logistics professionals (B2C/professional, primary segment) and corporate, institutional, and government sponsors (72+ named clients across logistics, chemicals, food, healthcare, and public sector including DHL, Friesland Campina, Akzo Nobel, UMCG, Martini Hospital, AVEBE, Bollegraaf, Lubbers Logistics, and the Ministries of Defense and Justice). Outcomes reported include a 90%+ exam pass rate, 95+ customer satisfaction, 200+ alumni, 63 BSc graduates, and 2 Honours graduates.

Name

Academy of Logistics

Legal name

Academy of Logistics

Website

https://academy-of-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Academy of Logistics is a Dutch private training institution delivering ELA-accredited logistics and supply chain education (EJ-log, ES-log, EM-log) through evening classroom programs in Northern Netherlands, serving working logistics professionals and corporate/government sponsors via per-module tuition and in-company training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Logistics and Supply Chain Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABALAR

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

SECONDARYEDAHAHAF

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAAANAK

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

Keywords

• Logistics education
• Supply chain training
• Professional certification
• ES-log program
• HBO logistics degree

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Module-based Training Fees: Revenue is generated through per-module course fees. Each module costs €1,795 inclusive of college evenings, study materials, exam training, exam fees, certification costs, and administration. The ES-log program consists of 6 modules, making the full diploma program approximately €10,770. Payment options include installment plans (5x €359) for private individuals and corporate billing for employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Academy of Logistics provides modular higher professional education (HBO) and certification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, primarily through the European Senior Logistician (ES-log) program. The ES-log consists of 8 modules (6 required to earn the diploma and BSc title), delivered in 12-week evening classroom sessions (3 months per module), with each module priced at €1,795 and the full diploma at approximately €10,770. The portfolio also includes the EJ-log (HBO 2) and EM-log (university-level) tiers, plus customized in-company corporate training, all aligned to the ELA/ECBL European framework and certified by DCBL-ELA.

Product overview

Academy of Logistics offers a modular, internationally recognized logistics and supply chain education portfolio consisting of three programs: European Junior Logistician (EJ-log, HBO 2 level, 4 modules), European Senior Logistician (ES-log, HBO 4 level, 6 of 8 modules required), and European Master Logistician (EM-log, university level). The ES-log program is the primary offering with 8 modules including 3 mandatory (Basic Supply Chain Concepts, Core Management Skills, Supply Chain Flows & Networks) and 5 elective modules (Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Transport Management, Production Planning, Sourcing and Procurement). Programs award BSc Bachelor titles upon completion, with honours track available for advanced students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• European Senior Logistician (ES-log) HBO 4 Opleiding

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ examination pass rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DCBL (Dutch Certification Board for Logistics & Supply Chain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Certification Board for Logistics & Supply Chain is the independent examination institute in the Netherlands. They conduct national examinations for ES-log under supervision of ELA. DCBL-ELA manages alumni database and maintains register of certified logistics professionals.
• ELA (European Logistics Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Logistics Association headquartered in Brussels develops the European training and certification model for logistics and supply chain. Academy of Logistics is Nationally, Europeanly and Globally recognized by ELA. The ELA model has three levels: EM-log (Master), ES-log (Senior/HBO+), and EJ-log (Junior/MBO+).
• ECBL (European Certification Board for Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Certification Board for Logistics based in Brussels certifies logistics professionals across Europe. AoL participates in ECBL policy, vision, and mission development.
• CRKBOminorOthersCRKBO (Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs) registration confirms AoL as an officially recognized training institution, enabling 0% VAT on course fees.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hogeschool Windesheim: Dutch hogeschool offering logistics and supply chain management programs. Comparable in HBO-level logistics education for working professionals, but operates across multiple disciplines at much larger scale.
• NHL Stenden Hogeschool: Dutch university of applied sciences with logistics programs, including in Northern Netherlands. Comparable in geographic overlap with AoL's Groningen footprint and HBO-level logistics offerings.
• Breda University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool with a logistics management program. Competes for the same HBO-level logistics students but with broader higher-education portfolio and brand.
• APICS / ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): Global professional association offering supply chain and operations management certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD). Comparable to AoL's ES-log as a recognized supply chain certification pathway, but operates globally and via digital delivery.
• Fontys Hogeschool: Large Dutch university of applied sciences with logistics and supply chain management programs. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio but overlapping target students in HBO-level logistics education.

Direct peers

• STC Group: Dutch-based provider of maritime, logistics, and transport education and training. Directly comparable to AoL as a sector-specialist professional training institution in the Netherlands, with overlapping customer base in logistics employers.
• Logistiek in Bedrijf: Dutch logistics training and events provider offering courses, workshops, and certifications for logistics professionals. Direct competitor in the Netherlands for corporate and individual logistics training.
• NOVI Hogeschool: Dutch hogeschool focused on logistics, supply chain management, and IT education for working professionals. Comparable to AoL's ES-log program in target audience (working professionals) and curriculum domain (logistics and supply chain).

Emerging players

• Dinalog: Dutch top institute for logistics and supply chain innovation, focused on research and human capital development. Comparable as an ecosystem player in Dutch supply chain education and capability building.

Others

• European Logistics Association (ELA): European umbrella body that defines the EJ-log/ES-log/EM-log framework under which AoL operates. Not a competitor but a strategic partner/governance body — included as ecosystem context for AoL's certification positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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