BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen

What BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen does

BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen B.V. is a Netherlands-based specialized training institute founded in 2003, operating from its headquarters and primary training center at Avelingen West 33 in Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland. The company delivers accredited vocational courses for the roofing, facade, and solar-energy trades, with a catalog of 149 distinct course products spanning flat roofs, pitched roofs, facades, green roofs and facades, PV systems, battery storage, EV charging, and working-at-heights safety. BDA is an accredited examination center for InstallQ (the Dutch quality mark for PV installers) and runs Groenkeur-certified training for green roof and facade professionals, with successful candidates registered in the Centraal Register Techniek via the vakpaspoort system.

The business is built around a self-serve WooCommerce-based e-commerce platform (bdaopleidingen.eu) where customers browse the catalog, select scheduled open-enrollment dates, and register online, supplemented by telephone-based sales for enterprise and group bookings. Course tuition ranges from €450 for short workshops to €2,755 for multi-day certification programs, with separate examination fees (€180–€595) for InstallQ and Groenkeur credentials and group/custom training available on request (e.g., Zwolle site for 10+ participants). All instruction is delivered in Dutch and combines classroom theory with hands-on practical exercises, with examinations administered on-site at Gorinchem.

The company targets four primary customer segments: roofing and waterproofing professionals (dakdekkers, aannemers, dakhoveniers); solar-energy and electrical installation professionals seeking InstallQ certification; horticulture and landscape professionals pursuing Groenkeur credentials; and building supervisors from housing corporations and municipalities requiring safety and inspection training. Marketing is content-driven via the website, newsletter (up to 4x/year), LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, with no third-party distributors or resellers. With 7 employees, no disclosed funding, and no parent company, BDA operates as a bootstrapped specialist with a narrow but durable regulatory moat.

Name

BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen

Legal name

BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen B.V.

Website

https://bdaopleidingen.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen is a Netherlands-based training institute offering accredited courses in roofing, facade, and solar energy for installers, landscapers, and building supervisors, with InstallQ and Groenkeur certification programs delivered via self-serve enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Construction Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Roofing training courses
• Facade installation training
• Solar PV certification
• Green roof education
• Construction skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream consists of fees charged for open enrollment training courses. Prices range from €450 to €2,755 per course depending on duration and content. Courses include single-day workshops, multi-day programs, and intensive multi-day certification tracks.
2. Examination Fees: Separate examination fees are charged for InstallQ certification exams and Groenkeur certification exams. Exam fees are charged independently of course fees and are not included in the course price. Re-exams are charged separately.
3. Corporate and Group Training: The company offers courses on request for groups, including the option to organize courses at alternative locations such as Zwolle with a minimum of 10 participants, generating additional revenue from customized group bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen is a specialized Dutch training institute offering accredited courses and examinations for the construction industry, focused on roofing, facades, solar energy systems, green roofs, and working at heights. The company delivers in-person theory and hands-on practical training, leading to formal InstallQ and Groenkeur certifications, with examinations administered on-site at the Gorinchem training center.

Product overview

BDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen is a training institute offering specialized courses for the construction industry, particularly in roofing, facades, and solar energy. The portfolio consists of several core training programs: Dak en Gevel courses covering roof inspection, maintenance, and renovation; InstallQ-accredited solar installation certifications; Zonne-energie courses for PV systems and energy storage; Groenkeur certifications for green roof and facade installation; and Veiligheid courses for working at heights. The company operates primarily from Gorinchem, Netherlands, and provides both theoretical and practical training with examination options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dak en Gevel Cursussen Training courses covering flat roofs, pitched roofs, facades, roof maintenance and management, including courses on multi-functional roofs and sustainable renovation. Targeted at roofers, contractors, roof gardeners, and building supervisors in the Dutch construction industry.
• InstallQ Erkende Opleidingen InstallQ-accredited training and examination programs for solar energy installers, including Eerste monteur PV-systemen op het dak, Monteur zonnestroominstallaties onder het dak, and Ontwerper en adviseur zonnestroominstallaties certifications. For PV installation professionals requiring InstallQ quality mark credentials.
• Zonne-energie Cursussen Solar energy training programs covering PV systems, home batteries, EV charging stations, basic solar knowledge, and inspection/testing of PV systems. Targeted at solar installers and electrical professionals.
• Groenkeur Certificering Groenkeur-certified training for green roof and facade installation, including courses for Medewerker (Worker), Voorman/Uitvoerder (Foreman), safe working at heights, and calculation/work preparation. For landscape gardeners specializing in or expanding into green roofs and green facades.
• Veilig werken op hoogte Working safely at heights training covering personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms, compliant with Arbo law requirements. For construction and maintenance professionals who work at elevation.
• Duurzaamheid Cursussen Sustainability-focused training including introduction to multi-functional roofs and sustainable renovation of pitched roofs. For construction professionals seeking knowledge on sustainable building envelope techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive recognized personal certificates (InstallQ, Groenkeur) registered in the Centraal Register Techniek

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InstallQcoreTechnology or IntegrationBDA Dak- en Gevelopleidingen is an accredited training provider and examination center for InstallQ, the Dutch quality mark for PV (solar energy) installers. BDA offers InstallQ-accredited courses for three profiles: Eerste monteur zonnestroominstallaties op het dak (First Installer PV on the roof), Monteur zonnestroominstallaties onder het dak (Installer PV under the roof), and Ontwerper en adviseur zonnestroominstallaties (Designer and Advisor PV installations). The company administers InstallQ theory and practical examinations at its Gorinchem location. Successful candidates are registered in the Centraal Register Techniek and receive a vakpaspoort.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CROW: Dutch knowledge platform and training provider for the construction and infrastructure sectors; its role in setting standards and delivering accredited courses creates a parallel 'standards + classroom' training model targeting similar Dutch construction professionals.
• ROVC: Large Dutch technical training institute serving the installation, utility, and building-services sectors with a course-catalog and certification model that closely mirrors BDA's approach in adjacent trade verticals (electrical, HVAC, plumbing).
• ISSO: Dutch knowledge and training institute focused on building services (HVAC, energy, building installations); its mission to certify and upskill installers overlaps with BDA's PV and building-envelope training, and ISSO certifications compete for the same pool of installer-learner hours.
• TVVL: Dutch association for HVAC and building-services professionals running accredited courses and certifications; directly competes with BDA for technical training hours among Dutch building-services installers and engineering offices.
• Stichting SIH: Dutch training foundation for the technical installation sector offering certified vocational courses; comparable in its reliance on a third-party industry quality mark and its instructor-led classroom delivery.
• NIBE Opleidingen: D Dutch training provider for real estate, construction, and installation professionals with an online + classroom catalog; overlaps with BDA's WKB contract management, sustainability, and technical building courses.
• Techniek Nederland (training programs): Dutch trade association for the installation sector that runs accredited training and certification for installers (electrical, HVAC, PV); competes with BDA for instructor-led technical training hours and corporate group bookings.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Training: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a Dutch training arm offering PV, safety, and quality courses; represents a scaled, well-capitalized competitor that could move further into BDA's niche certification territory.

Emerging players

• Solar Academy (Holland Solar): Dutch solar-industry association providing PV installer training and certification; directly competes for the same InstallQ-aligned PV cohorts that BDA serves, though with narrower scope.

Regional players

• Constructiv: Belgian construction-sector training and competence center offering accredited courses for contractors and installers; operates the same 'industry fund + certified training' model as BDA but in Belgium rather than the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100063608166990
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bda-dak-en-gevelopleidingen
• Instagraminstagram.com/bdaopleidingen

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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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