VGM

Name

VGM

Legal name

VGM B.V.

Website

https://vgm-opleidingen.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VGM B.V. is a Soest, Netherlands-based ICT training and certification firm serving Dutch enterprise and government clients with proprietary curricula (ITIL, PRINCE2, Tracks) delivered through self-study plus oral coaching and in-company programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• ICT professional training
• IT certification programs
• Corporate ICT education
• Information security training
• ITIL PRINCE2 training

Headquarters

HQ city

Soest

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ICT Training and Education Services: VGM generates revenue through providing ICT training courses both as in-company programs at client sites and as individual training programs. Training is offered across multiple frameworks including I-Tracks, Tracks, AMBI, PDI, ITIL, PRINCE2, RUP, CMM, and custom programs. Revenue comes from course fees, exam fees, and study materials.
2. Automation Project Participation: VGM also generates revenue by participating in and supporting automation projects for client organizations, providing specialists on both fixed price and hourly rate basis. Services include interim management, project management, IT security consulting, and business process modification consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VGM is a Dutch ICT training and education provider offering both customized in-company training programs and individual self-study training with oral coaching. It delivers certification preparation across frameworks including I-Tracks, Tracks, AMBI (HBO Informatica), PDI (MBO Informatica), ITIL, PRINCE2, RUP, and CMM, and also participates in automation projects covering quality assurance, digital archiving, and e-HRM.

Product overview

VGM is an ICT training company offering a comprehensive portfolio of training programs for IT professionals and organizations. The core offerings include structured certification tracks (I-Tracks, Tracks, AMBI, PDI) that provide recognized credentials at MBO and HBO levels, along with specialized methodology training in ITIL, RUP, CMM, PRINCE2, and information security. The company delivers both in-company customized training and individual self-study programs with personal coaching. Training areas span technical skills (networking, databases, programming), management disciplines (project, process, ICT management), and professional competencies (communication, consulting). All offerings are characterized by customization and are available through various delivery formats including classroom, self-study with mentoring, and practical hands-on courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I-Tracks Certification Program
• Tracks Certification Program
• AMBI (HBO Informatica) Diploma Program
• PDI (MBO Informatica) Diploma Program
• Bedrijfsopleidingen (In-Company Customized Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• VGM developed custom exam question banks for the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) that are now used by EXIN for certification testing

Named customers30 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ABIOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIO (Architectuur Bedrijfsproces en Informatiekunde Opleiding) focuses on all architecture components that an organization must establish to support strategic objectives through information provision. They offer training from expert to layperson levels, using open approaches or specific methodologies (including TOGAF), individually, remotely, or in groups. They provide assessments for architects, architecture teams, and job placement.
• AccredonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredon serves as a partner for educational institutions (MBO, HBO, and WO) in governance, organization, and implementation. Their focus on qualitative aspects of education and examination processes guides their work. Core business includes governance, business operations (including automated planning and registration systems), educational innovation, regulation, external accountability, and quality assurance.
• EmpulsysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpulsys enables companies, organizations, and project teams to succeed independently with software development. Their services span organization development, education, project team guidance, and professional use of development tools.
• PRINCE2 Training PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVGM does not directly provide PRINCE2 training but can organize these programs through partnership arrangements with training partners. They offer two PRINCE2 programs: Introduction and Deepening courses through this partnership arrangement.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Computrain: Subsidiary of NCOI Groep providing Dutch-language IT, project management and business training to enterprises. Directly comparable as a B2B ICT training specialist serving the same Dutch enterprise and government buyer base as VGM.
• Vijfhart: Dutch IT training provider headquartered in Nieuwegein offering classroom and customized in-company IT courses across similar certification frameworks (ITIL, PRINCE2, security, programming). Closest direct competitor to VGM in the Netherlands on both curriculum and in-company delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Fast Lane: Global technology training provider with operations in the Benelux covering cloud, security, networking and project management certifications. Comparable as an enterprise IT training specialist with overlap on ITIL, PRINCE2 and security curriculum.
• Learning Tree International: Global IT and management training provider delivering instructor-led and customized enterprise programs. Comparable on enterprise IT and management training delivery to corporate clients.
• Global Knowledge: International IT training provider offering vendor-authorized and certification courses (ITIL, PRINCE2, cybersecurity) including in the Netherlands. Comparable on curriculum and certification-prep focus, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• NCOI Groep: Largest Dutch provider of continuing professional education, including ICT and management tracks through subsidiaries like Computrain. Comparable as a Dutch training incumbent competing for the same enterprise and government training budgets.
• Capgemini Academy: Training arm of global consultancy Capgemini, offering IT, digital and management training including in the Netherlands. Comparable on enterprise ICT and management development training; VGM's client Cap Gemini is itself active in this space.
• New Horizons: Worldwide IT training franchise delivering vendor-certified and business skills training with Netherlands locations. Comparable to VGM in delivering ICT certification prep to enterprise clients, though with a much broader geographic and curricular footprint.
• Info Support: Dutch IT services and training firm offering in-company IT training programs alongside consulting and software development. Comparable to VGM as a Dutch hybrid of IT training and IT consulting/automation services serving similar enterprise clients.

Regional players

• SignOn ICT Training+: Dutch IT training specialist offering classroom, in-company and e-learning courses in similar ICT disciplines (ITIL, PRINCE2, security, programming). Directly comparable Benelux competitor with a similar in-company and self-study delivery mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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