Bodembreed Academie

What Bodembreed Academie does

Bodembreed Academie is a Dutch digital e-learning platform, launched on September 1, 2021, that aggregates and disseminates specialized knowledge about soil and subsurface management for professionals in the Netherlands. It is a collaborative initiative of three sector anchor organizations: Stichting Bodembeheer Nederland (long-term soil contamination policy and practice), SIKB (quality standards for soil, water, and archaeology), and KOBO-HO (higher education network). The platform serves environmental consultants, project managers, municipal and provincial government officials, students in environmental sciences, and developers/contractors dealing with soil contamination, PFAS, and ground conditions. As of 2024, it has reached 2,000+ registered users.

The platform runs on a web-based learning management system at platform.bodembreedacademie.nl, delivering 60+ learning interventions across multiple formats — e-learning modules, webinars, micro-learnings, interactive SKB cahiers (1995–2015 archive), and structured learning programs (Leerprogramma's). Content spans foundational soil science to specialized technical topics including a six-part in-situ remediation series (physical, chemical, biological, thermal, flux measurement, and project design), PFAS/ZZS regulations, the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act), climate adaptation, soil subsidence, DNA analysis, and soil energy. The organization also publishes Vakblad Bodem, a professional journal issued six times per year in digital and print formats.

Bodembreed Academie operates a freemium-plus-subscription model. Most modules are free to access, while learning programs and advanced content require annual subscriptions priced from €200 (Enkel, single user) to €1,750 (Klein, up to 10 accounts), €3,500 (Middel, up to 30), and €5,000 (Groot, unlimited), with a custom Maatwerk enterprise tier available. Additional revenue streams include a 2-day in-person PFAS training course at €1,300 per participant and Vakblad Bodem subscriptions and advertising. The organization employs five people, has been self-financed by its three founding partners since inception, and transitioned to a more sustainable monetization structure starting in 2025. Go-to-market is community-led, leveraging the institutional networks of the founding partners across government, industry, and education.

Name

Bodembreed Academie

Legal name

Bodembreed Academie

Website

https://bodembreedacademie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bodembreed Academie is a Dutch digital e-learning platform launched in 2021 that delivers 60+ modules on soil and subsurface management to Dutch environmental consultants, government officials, students, and developers, operated jointly by Bodembeheer Nederland, SIKB, and KOBO-HO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional E-Learning Platform

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microlearning & Short-Form Lesson Platforms (MPACALAE), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Soil e-learning platform
• Professional soil education
• Subsurface training programs
• Remediation knowledge platform
• Environmental professional development

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscriptions: Annual subscription plans (Enkel, Klein, Middel, Groot, Maatwerk) that provide access to the learning platform, all modules, and learning programs. Some modules are freely accessible without subscription.
2. PFAS Training Course: A 2-day practical PFAS course offered at €1,300 per participant (excluding VAT), including course materials and refreshments.
3. Vakblad Bodem Subscription: Annual subscription to the professional journal Vakblad Bodem (6 issues per year), available in digital-only or digital-plus-print formats at various price points for individuals and organizations.
4. Advertising in Vakblad Bodem: Advertising opportunities in the professional journal Vakblad Bodem, published 6 times per year, with rates ranging from €175 to €400 per advertisement depending on page size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bodembreed Academie is a Dutch digital e-learning platform that aggregates and delivers specialized knowledge about soil and subsurface to soil professionals through multiple formats including e-learning modules, webinars, micro-learnings, interactive SKB cahiers, and structured learning programs. Beyond the platform, it publishes the bi-monthly professional journal Vakblad Bodem and offers a 2-day in-person PFAS training course. The platform combines free and paid content under tiered annual subscriptions for individuals and organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vakblad Bodem: A professional journal about sustainable soil management, published six times per year, covering technical and policy developments in soil and subsurface management in the Netherlands and Flanders.

Products and services

• Bodembreed Academie Learning Platform Web-based learning management system offering 60+ learning interventions including e-learning modules, webinars, micro-learnings, interactive SKB cahiers, and structured learning programs on topics spanning basic soil life, remediation techniques, PFAS, soil subsidence, climate adaptation, soil energy, DNA analysis, and the Omgevingswet. Subscribed via annual tiered plans (Enkel €200 single user, Klein €1,750 up to 10 accounts, Middel €3,500 up to 30 accounts, Groot €5,000 unlimited, Maatwerk custom). Most modules are freely accessible without subscription.
• Vakblad Bodem Bi-monthly professional journal covering technical and policy developments in soil and subsurface management in the Netherlands and Flanders, available in digital-only or digital-plus-print subscription formats at tiered annual pricing (Category 1 €170–230 for individuals; Category 4 €817–877 for organizations of more than 20 persons). Articles older than one year are archived in Groen Kennisnet connected to Wageningen University.
• Cursus PFAS (PFAS Training Course) 2-day practical in-person PFAS training course covering chemical properties, environmental behavior, policy, regulation, remediation techniques, sampling, and future developments. Priced at €1,300 per participant (excluding VAT), including course materials and refreshments. Taught by Expertisecentrum PFAS and Bodembeheer Nederland in regional Dutch locations such as Zwolle and Rotterdam. Targets developers, contractors, and environmental professionals needing hands-on PFAS expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform grew from 0 to 2,000+ users within a few years, demonstrating strong adoption in the professional community.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting Bodembeheer NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Stichting Bodembeheer Nederland is one of three founding partners and the primary initiator of the Bodembreed Academie. The organization provides long-term solutions for cases where soil contamination forms a significant societal bottleneck, offering knowledge and answers about the execution practice of soil and subsurface to Dutch governments and businesses.
• SIKB (Stichting Infrastructuur Kwaliteitsborging Bodembeheer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021SIKB is a network organization where government and business collaborate to create practice-oriented quality guidelines for soil, water, archaeology, soil protection, and data standards. SIKB sees knowledge sharing and exchange of experiences as essential for ensuring execution quality and aims to play a central role in promoting and disseminating knowledge and expertise.
• KOBO-HO (Kennis- en Onderwijscentrum Bodem en Ondergrond - Hoger Onderwijs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021KOBO-HO is a network of universities of applied sciences, governments, and companies aimed at strengthening attention for education and craftsmanship in soil and subsurface within higher education institutions. KOBO connects students with practical assignments, internships, and graduation projects with companies, knowledge institutes, and governments, sharing the resulting knowledge through this platform.
• TNO Geologische Dienst NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Bodembreed Academie to develop the e-learning 'Geologie van Nederland' (Geology of the Netherlands), which provides an accessible introduction to geology and insight into the structure and development of the Dutch subsurface.
• CumelaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCumela is a branch organization of approximately 3,000 companies working in green, soil, and infrastructure sectors. In collaboration with the Bodembreed Academie, Cumela developed an e-learning about excavating, transporting, and applying soil and dredged material. The e-learning is available on the Bodembreed Academie platform.
• Expertisecentrum PFASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Bodembreed Academie to develop the ZZS (Zeer Zorgwekkende Stoffen - Very Concerning Substances) learning module covering PFAS and related substances. Also collaborates on the 2-day PFAS training course.
• Kenniscentrum Bodemdaling en Funderingen (KBF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the e-learning 'Bodemdaling' (Soil Subsidence) on the Bodembreed Academie platform, teaching how to address soil subsidence problems in built-up areas.
• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated webinars and learning modules about changes in soil legislation due to the Omgevingswet (Environment and Planning Act), available on the Bodembreed Academie platform.
• Programma Aan de slag met de OmgevingswetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA program for and by governments created webinars and learning modules about the Omgevingswet, available on the Bodembreed Academie platform to help with implementation.
• Gemeente AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped an extensive e-learning about the Japanese Knotweed (Japanse duizendknoop) for the Bodembreed Academie, teaching how to recognize and combat this invasive plant species.
• Orvion (Marc van Bemmel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the DNA analysis e-learning module for soil research, providing expertise on molecular detection methods for genetic information of specific microorganisms.
• TTE Consultants (Lisanne Keijzer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the DNA analysis e-learning module for soil research, contributing specialized expertise in the field.
• Gemeente LeidenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProjectmanager Michèle Klare and Regisseur Bodem en Ondergrond Jos van Wersch from Gemeente Leiden were closely involved in developing the free e-learning module 'Klimaatadaptatie en bodem' (Climate Adaptation and Soil), using the Noorderkwartier district as a case study.
• Nationaal BodemtraineeshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrainees through the National Soil Traineeship, like Ingeborg Nollen, use the Bodembreed Academie to broaden their soil knowledge beyond their specialized chemistry background.
• Groen Kennisnet (Wageningen University)minorOthersArticles from Vakblad Bodem older than one year are archived in the knowledge bank of Groen Kennisnet, which is connected to Wageningen University, providing searchable access to the complete text of articles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kenniscentrum Duurzaamheid / CIRCOL: Dutch knowledge/training organization focused on circular economy and sustainability skills for professionals. Comparable as a Dutch sector-specialized education and capacity-building platform.
• CROW: Dutch knowledge platform and standards body for infrastructure, public space, and transport. Operates a similar sector-specialized knowledge dissemination model with publications, training, and courses for Dutch professionals.
• ISSO: Dutch knowledge center for building services technology (HVAC, electrical, plumbing). Provides courses, publications, and digital learning for technical professionals in the Netherlands, similar in mission to BBA's sector-specific upskilling.

Others

• Sdu Uitgevers: Dutch professional and legal publisher producing subscription journals and digital reference works for specialists. Comparable in distributing regulated, expert-authored content via digital subscriptions to professionals.
• Vakmedianet: Dutch B2B publisher of professional trade journals and events across technical sectors. Comparable as the publishing/media infrastructure behind Dutch professional magazines, which is the model BBA's Vakblad Bodem sub-brand operates in.

Broad incumbents

• GoodHabitz: Large Dutch corporate e-learning platform offering subscription-based soft-skill and business training. Comparable as a Dutch subscription-led online learning model targeting employed professionals, but far broader in scope.
• New Heroes: Dutch learning and development platform focused on employee growth. Comparable subscription e-learning model and end-user (employed professionals), though broader and without domain depth.
• SkillsTown: Dutch online learning platform (subsidiary of NCOI) offering professional and vocational courses. Comparable Dutch subscription-based learning model for working professionals, but without BBA's sector specialization.
• NHA Opleidingen: Established Dutch distance-learning institution offering courses across many disciplines via digital self-study. Comparable Dutch online learning business model with subscriptions/course fees.

Emerging players

• Groen Kennisnet: Wageningen-affiliated knowledge bank for the green sector that archives BBA's Vakblad Bodem content. Adjacent platform for green/environmental professionals with overlapping audience but distinct service (knowledge archival vs. active e-learning).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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