BOB Opleiding, Training en Advies

What BOB Opleiding, Training en Advies does

BOB Opleiding, Training en Advies (operating as BOB-KOB) is a Dutch vocational training and education provider founded in 1948 by the construction sector. The company delivers diploma programs, short courses, and customized training for four primary verticals: construction (UTA personnel), infrastructure, real estate, and government (municipal building and housing supervision). Its curriculum is organized into three academy divisions: Omgevings Academy (the ABW programs for permit issuers, supervisors, and enforcers), Infra Academy (network and infrastructure professionals), and Vastgoed Academy (property management and maintenance), plus an incompany and custom delivery line. Core offerings include the ABW 1 and ABW 2 ten-month diploma programs, Elementaire Bouwkunde A and B, Kopersbegeleiding, the Sertum-registered Technisch Beheerder/Opzichter Onderhoud program, and a series of Bbl and Omgevingswet workshops covering fire safety, transformations, and permit-free construction.

The business operates as two private limited companies, BOB B.V. (Behartiging Opleidingen Bouwnijverheid B.V., KvK 29039987) and KOB B.V. (Kader- en Ondernemersopleiding Bouwbedrijf B.V., KvK 67481450), headquartered at Zilverstraat 69, Zoetermeer, with approximately 136 employees. Courses are priced on a one-time fee basis, ranging from €560 for a single-session workshop to €7,100 for the ABW 1 diploma, with payment typically due within 30 days and optional two-installment billing. Distribution runs through three channels: open enrollment via bos.bob.nl, incompany delivery at client premises (typically minimum 8 participants), and an online learning platform (mijnbob-kob.anewspring.nl) that supports hybrid classroom and digital formats. Marketing is multi-channel, leveraging the bob.nl website, sector-segmented email newsletters (Bouw en Vastgoed, Infra, Overheid), the 'Bouwverhalen' podcast, LinkedIn and Twitter presence, and free personal training advisory consultations.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly course-fee based with some multi-year programs; the company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investment. ABW diplomas are referenced in VNG (Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten) quality criteria as the standard for Dutch municipal building and housing supervision officials, and Elementaire Bouwkunde diplomas are recognized by Bouwend Nederland, giving the company a credentialing position that is structurally tied to Dutch regulatory cycles around the Omgevingswet, Bbl, and Wkb. BOB-KOB also conforms to the NRTO code of conduct and offers Sertum register access through its maintenance diploma program.

Name

BOB Opleiding, Training en Advies

Legal name

Behartiging Opleidingen Bouwnijverheid B.V. (BOB B.V.)

Website

https://bob.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BOB Opleiding, Training en Advies is a Dutch vocational training provider founded in 1948, serving construction, infrastructure, real estate, and government sectors with diploma programs, short courses, and incompany training across three academy divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training & Education (Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Construction professional training
• Building inspection education
• Infrastructure sector courses
• Real estate training programs
• Corporate incompany training

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoetermeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Services: BOB-KOB generates revenue through registration fees for open enrollment courses, incompany training programs, and customized training solutions for organizations. Revenue is primarily one-time course fees with some modular programs spanning multiple years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BOB Opleiding, Training en Advies delivers diploma programs, short courses, online training, and customized incompany training for Dutch construction, infrastructure, real estate, and government (building and housing supervision) professionals. Core offerings include ABW 1/2 diploma programs for permit, supervision and enforcement officials, Elementaire Bouwkunde A/B for construction professionals, Technisch Beheerder/Opzichter Onderhoud for property maintenance, and a series of Bbl/Omgevingswet workshops, organized under three sector academies (Omgevings, Infra, Vastgoed).

Product overview

BOB Opleiding, Training en Advies is a Dutch training and education provider for the construction and infrastructure sectors, founded in 1948. The company offers a portfolio of diploma programs (ABW 1, ABW 2, Elementaire Bouwkunde A/B, Technisch Beheerder/Opzichter Onderhoud), short workshops (various Bbl workshops, Kopersbegeleiding), online training (ABW Kickstart), and sector-specific academies (Omgevings Academy, Infra Academy, Vastgoed Academy). Programs are delivered through open enrollment, incompany/custom delivery, and an online learning platform. The core offering centers on building and housing inspection (ABW programs), construction knowledge (Elementaire Bouwkunde), and specialized topic workshops on the Omgevingswet, Bbl, and quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABW 1 (Ambtenaar Bouw- en Woningtoezicht 1)

Quantifiable outcome

• ABW 1 and 2 diplomas are the standard mentioned in VNG (Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten) quality criteria for building and housing supervision officials
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NRTO (Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRTO is the Dutch council for training and education. BOB conforms to NRTO code of conduct. NRTO provides examination appeal procedures (Commissie van Beroep voor Examens), dispute resolution, and quality standards for training organizations. BOB refers to NRTO for higher appeals against examination decisions.
• Bouwend NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBouwend Nederland (Dutch construction industry association) officially recognizes Elementaire Bouwkunde A and B diplomas as meeting industry standards. This recognition validates the credential value for graduates seeking employment in the construction sector.
• SertumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSertum is the professional register for maintenance professionals. BOB-KOB diploma Technisch Beheerder/Opzichter Onderhoud provides eligibility for Sertum registration. Sertum requires annual PE (Permanent Education) points for maintained registration, which BOB provides through specialized training modules.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schouten & Nelissen: Large, established Dutch training and development group with broad professional development offerings including leadership, project management (PRINCE2/PMP), and personal skills — overlaps with BOB's soft-skills and management programs (e.g., Projectleider Voortraject).
• Boertien Vergouwen Overduin: Dutch professional training provider focused on management, leadership, and project-based learning — competes with BOB for corporate L&D budgets and offers construction-adjacent management programs similar to BOB's Projectleider Voortraject.
• Kiwa: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a significant Dutch training arm covering construction, energy, and infrastructure certification — broader portfolio but competes for corporate compliance-training budgets with BOB's incompany programs.

Regional players

• Hogeschool Saxion: Dutch university of applied sciences offering bachelor's programs in construction management and built environment — adjacent higher-education player that competes for the same career-entry and upskilling professionals, particularly through part-time and dual-learning pathways.

Direct peers

• CROW: CROW is the Dutch technology platform for infrastructure, traffic, and public space — publishes standards and runs training/certification programs for infrastructure professionals. Direct overlap with BOB's Infra Academy on Dutch infrastructure knowledge and contractor training.
• ISSO: Dutch knowledge institute focused on training and certification for HVAC, building installations, and energy performance — adjacent technical-skills niche within the Dutch built environment that overlaps BOB's Elementaire Bouwkunde and Infra Academy content.
• Sdu Opleidingen: Sdu is a Dutch specialist in regulatory and legal training, including courses on Omgevingswet and Bbl for government officials, lawyers, and permit professionals. Closely overlaps BOB's Omgevings Academy content targeting VTH officials and jurists.
• NCOI Opleidingen: One of the largest private professional education providers in the Netherlands, offering diploma programs, MBAs, and vocational training across multiple sectors including construction, real estate, and government. Directly comparable in business model (diploma-driven, employer-sponsored cohorts) and competes for similar professional continuing-education spend.
• NIVE Opleidingen: NIVE provides real estate and property management training in the Netherlands, including programs for technical managers and caretakers that overlap directly with BOB's Vastgoed Academy and Technisch Beheerder/Opzichter Onderhoud offerings.

Emerging players

• Bouwend Nederland Academy: Training arm of the Dutch construction industry association Bouwend Nederland — issues recognized credentials and competes for the same UTA-personnel cohort as BOB's Elementaire Bouwkunde pathway, with the additional advantage of association membership reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BOBopleiding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bob-opleiding-training-en-advies

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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