Veiligheidsinstituut

What Veiligheidsinstituut does

Veiligheidsinstituut is a Dutch workplace safety training and consultancy provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. The company operates across three primary pillars: training (opleidingen), advisory services (advisering), and maintenance (onderhoud), supplemented by a webshop for safety products. Its course catalog spans more than 30 programs covering three domains: general safety (BHV, EHBO, Reanimatie, VCA), logistics equipment operation (heftruck, reachtruck, hoogwerker, etc.), and medical training (doktersassistente, ICD-10 coding, ALS/ILS)—delivered at 40 training locations throughout the Netherlands or on-site at client premises. Named customers include the Rijksoverheid, Politie, De Nederlandsche Bank, Wageningen University & Research, Canon Netherlands, The Sting, Hornbach, Renewi, Laurens, CBR, Staatsbosbeheer, and VU Amsterdam.

The underlying technology is standard for a multi-location training provider: a Chainwise-hosted customer portal and e-learning platform support both self-service account management and online course delivery (e.g., BHV Basis E-learning), and an independent webshop fronts the safety-product hardware line. No proprietary AI, automation IP, or differentiated technical moat is evident in the source material; differentiation sits in the content catalog, certified accreditation, and physical distribution rather than in technology.

Veiligheidsinstituut generates revenue across four streams: per-participant training fees (e.g., €320 for VCA VOL 2-day, €198 for BHV Basis E-learning), professional advisory engagements (RI&E, emergency/evacuation plans), hardware sales via the webshop, and recurring maintenance contracts for AED, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies, and emergency lighting. Pricing is predominantly transactional, with multi-year contracts for longer programs (e.g., €5,500 for the 1–1.5-year Doktersassistente). GTM combines enterprise field sales across 40 locations, inside-sales phone/email channels, an SEO-driven website, LinkedIn presence, email newsletters, and Springest reviews (where the company holds a 9.1/10 rating). The company operates exclusively in the Netherlands, is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional, or venture capital ownership, and shows no evidence of outside funding or M&A activity.

Name

Veiligheidsinstituut

Legal name

Veiligheidsinstituut

Website

https://her-opleidingen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veiligheidsinstituut is a Dutch workplace safety training and consultancy provider founded in 2004, delivering BHV, logistics equipment, and medical certification courses at 40 locations across the Netherlands, with advisory, maintenance, and e-commerce service lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Training

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI)

Keywords

• Safety training courses
• Workplace safety compliance
• Emergency response training
• Logistics equipment certification
• Medical training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoetermeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Training Courses: The company generates revenue primarily through offering safety training courses including BHV (Emergency Response), VCA, EHBO, logistics equipment training, and medical certifications. Courses are priced per participant with tiered durations.
2. Safety Advisory Services: Consulting services including RI&E (Risk Inventory & Evaluation), Emergency Plans, Evacuation Plans, and Evacuation Maps. These are custom consulting engagements.
3. Safety Equipment Products: Sales of safety products through their webshop including fire extinguishers, AED devices, first aid supplies, emergency lighting, and training materials.
4. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services for AED devices, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies, and emergency/vacation route lighting with service agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veiligheidsinstituut provides occupational safety training, advisory, and maintenance services across the Netherlands. Its portfolio covers BHV (emergency response), EHBO, reanimatie, VCA, logistics equipment certifications, and medical training courses, complemented by RI&E and emergency-plan advisory work and recurring maintenance of AED devices, fire extinguishers, first-aid supplies, and emergency lighting. Courses are delivered at 40 owned training centres, on client sites, or via an e-learning platform, with safety products sold through an own webshop.

Product overview

Veiligheidsinstituut is a Dutch safety institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety-related products and services organized into three main pillars: Opleidingen (training courses), Advisering (advisory services), and Onderhoud (maintenance services). The training offerings span three specialized domains: Veiligheid (safety courses including BHV, EHBO, Reanimatie, VCA, and Instructeurs), Logistiek (logistics training including Heftruck, Reachtruck, and warehouse equipment), and Medisch (medical training including Doktersassistente and specialized medical coding). Advisory services include RI&E, Bedrijfsnoodplan, Ontruimingsplan, and Ontruimingsplattegronden. Maintenance covers AED, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies, and emergency lighting. The company also operates a webshop for safety products and an e-learning platform. Services are delivered at 40 training locations throughout the Netherlands or on-site at client facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BHV Opleidingen (Bedrijfshulpverlening / Emergency Response Training) Emergency response training courses (BHV Basis, Herhaling, Ploegleider, Coördinator/Hoofd BHV, Instructeurs) covering fire response, evacuation, communication, first aid, and life-saving procedures; targeted at organisations required to staff certified in-house emergency response teams under Dutch Arbowet.
• EHBO Cursus (First Aid Training) First aid training courses covering life-saving handelingen and emergency medical procedures for workplace first aid responders and designated BHV first-aiders.
• Reanimatie Training (CPR & AED) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training including AED usage and certification for workplace responders and healthcare-adjacent staff.
• VCA Cursus (VCA VOL) Two-day VCA VOL safety certification course for contractors, managers, and self-employed professionals in high-risk industries such as construction, technical, chemical, and logistics, covering safety, health, and environment requirements.
• Logistieke Cursussen (Logistics Training) Warehouse and logistics safety training covering Heftruck & Reachtruck, EPT & Stapelaar, Hoogwerker, Logistiek medewerker, Grondverzetmachine, Autolaadkraan, Orderverzameltruck, and other logistics-specific equipment certification for warehouse and distribution workforces.
• Medische Opleidingen (Medical Training) Medical training programmes including Doktersassistente (medical assistant), Medisch secretaresse, Medische terminologie, Medisch codeur ICD-10, Nascholing & specialistisch coderen, Advanced Life Support (ALS), Immediate Life Support (ILS), and Spoed ABCDE for medical assistants, secretaries, coders, and clinical staff.
• Advisering (Safety Advisory Services) Custom safety advisory engagements including Risk Inventory & Evaluation (RI&E), Emergency Response Plan (Bedrijfsnoodplan), Evacuation Plan (Ontruimingsplan), and Evacuation floor plans (Ontruimingsplattegronden) for organisations needing documented compliance artefacts.
• Onderhoud (Safety Equipment Maintenance) Maintenance services for AED devices, fire extinguishers (Blusmiddelen), first aid supplies (EHBO middelen), and emergency exit lighting (Nood- & vluchtwegverlichting), delivered as recurring service contracts to keep installed safety equipment certified and functional.
• Veiligheidsproducten (Safety Products Webshop) Online shop (webshop.veiligheidsinstituut.nl) selling safety products including fire extinguishers, first aid and BHV kits (EHBO/BHV Koffer), and training materials (Opleidingsmiddelen).
• E-learning Platform Chainwise-hosted e-learning and customer extranet platform for digital course delivery (including BHV Basis E-learning at €198 per participant) and client account management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average customer satisfaction rating of 9.1/10 on Springest platform

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Springest: Dutch course comparison and review platform where Veiligheidsinstituut already publishes its 9.1/10 rating. It is not a direct competitor but a key distribution and trust-signal channel for training buyers evaluating providers like Veiligheidsinstituut.

Regional players

• Reddingsbrigade Nederland: Dutch water safety and lifeguarding organization providing first aid and rescue training. Comparable as a Dutch-region safety training provider with overlap in EHBO/reanimatie competencies, but operating in a specialized aquatic niche.

Direct peers

• NIBHV (Netherlands Instituut voor Bedrijfshulpverlening): The Dutch national institute dedicated to BHV/emergency response training. It is the most direct comparable to Veiligheidsinstituut's core BHV, EHBO, and Ploegleider course lines, serving the same regulated Dutch buyer base.
• BHV Totaal: Dutch BHV training and safety equipment provider offering courses, products, and advisory. Closely mirrors Veiligheidsinstituut's combined training + products + maintenance business model.
• VCA Opleiding Nederland: Focused VCA certification training provider for construction, technical, and industrial contractors. Directly comparable to Veiligheidsinstituut's VCA VOL offering, serving the same Dutch high-risk industry compliance market.
• BHV.nl: Major Dutch provider of BHV, EHBO, and ontruiming training. It competes head-on with Veiligheidsinstituut in the same product categories and overlapping mid-market/enterprise customer base across the Netherlands.
• Hét BHV Centrum: Specialist Dutch BHV training provider with multiple training locations. Directly comparable to Veiligheidsinstituut's safety pillar, competing on course breadth, geographic coverage, and on-location delivery.
• RescuElite: Dutch first aid, AED, and reanimatie training specialist. Directly comparable to Veiligheidsinstituut's EHBO and Reanimatie courses, with overlap in healthcare and corporate safety segments.

Broad incumbents

• NCOI Groep: Large Dutch vocational and professional training group offering a much wider curriculum (HBO, MBO, professional certifications). Comparable as a broader incumbent in the Dutch adult continuing education market where Veiligheidsinstituut competes.
• B+O (B en O Opleidingen): Dutch training provider spanning safety, management, and technical education. Comparable as an incumbent with overlapping safety/EHS course offerings and a similar B2B training sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veiligheidsinstituut-nl
• Instagraminstagram.com/veiligheidsinstituut.nl
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hetveiligheidsinstituut

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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