What Consortium Beroepsonderwijs does

Consortium Beroepsonderwijs is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting Consortium Beroepsonderwijs) headquartered in Amersfoort that develops and distributes standardized educational materials and validated examinations for the Dutch vocational education (MBO/beroepsonderwijs) sector. Operating under the tagline 'van, voor en door het beroepsonderwijs' (from, for and by vocational education), the organization works collaboratively through sector-specific development teams (ontwikkelteams) composed of teachers, school representatives, and industry experts to co-create curriculum content across technology, healthcare, creative industries, and construction sectors. Its product portfolio centers on Digibib, a digital assessment platform for validated exams; Didactisch EPD, an electronic portfolio bridging classroom and workplace learning; Stageopdrachten.pro, an internship assignment generator; a Productcatalogus of educational resources; and Training en Advies professional development services.

The underlying technology is a digital education platform ecosystem rather than a unified SaaS application: Digibib is the primary delivery surface for digital assessment and exam tracking, complemented by the Didactisch EPD portfolio system that connects classroom learning with practical training, with Digibib 3.0 currently in development as a next-generation rebuild. Content is anchored in the 4C/ID instructional design model, and a scientific research partnership (Prof. dr. Maurice de Greef and Marchje Langeveld) documents learning effectiveness, reporting that 86% of students using Consortium materials show progress across task management, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and study skills.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining recurring school membership fees (including a joint membership with Stichting Praktijkleren for Entree education), one-time product and exam material sales via the shop.consortiumbo.nl web shop, Digibib licenses priced at €49.50 annually for individual practice supervisors, and free-for-affiliates professional development sessions. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on development teams, sector network meetings, and recurring conferences (Landelijke Onderwijsdag, CVI Conferentie, Examendialoog) as primary engagement channels, with marketing supplemented by LinkedIn, email newsletters, and website content. Customers are Dutch ROC/MBO schools, VMBO institutions, vocational teachers, and practice supervisors (praktijkopleiders) supervising workplace learning, served through a single-country (Netherlands) distribution footprint.

Name

Consortium Beroepsonderwijs

Legal name

Stichting Consortium Beroepsonderwijs

Website

https://consortiumbo.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Consortium Beroepsonderwijs is a Dutch non-profit foundation that develops and distributes validated exams, digital assessment tools, and curriculum materials for the Netherlands' vocational education (MBO) sector, serving ROC schools, teachers, and practice supervisors through a membership and licensing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education Content and Assessment

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Proficiency & Admissions Testing Prep (TOEFL/IELTS/DELE/HSK, etc.) (EDAGADAE)

Keywords

• Vocational education materials
• Validated exam instruments
• Digital assessment platform
• Educational content development
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Schools pay membership fees to access educational materials and exams from Consortium Beroepsonderwijs. A joint membership with Stichting Praktijkleren provides access to both organizations' Entree educational materials.
2. Product Sales: Sale of educational materials, exams, and learning resources through the web shop (shop.consortiumbo.nl). Products include beroepsopdrachten (professional assignments), examination instruments, and learning modules.
3. Digibib Licenses: Schools and organizations pay for Digibib licenses to access digital assessment and educational materials. Practice supervisors can purchase licenses for €49.50 to view learning materials.
4. Professional Development Services: Provides compact professionalization sessions for educational teams at schools offering Technicus Engineering programs. Sessions are free for affiliated schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Consortium Beroepsonderwijs is a non-profit Dutch foundation that develops, validates, and distributes educational materials and examination instruments for Dutch vocational education (MBO/VMBO), providing digital assessment platforms (Digibib), electronic portfolios (Didactisch EPD), curriculum development teams, and professional development training for teachers and school teams. Its products and services are sold via a web shop (shop.consortiumbo.nl) and delivered through school membership programs that align content with official kwalificatiedossiers across sectors including technology, healthcare, and creative industries.

Product overview

Consortium Beroepsonderwijs operates as a non-profit educational consortium serving Dutch vocational education (mbo). The product portfolio centers on Digibib as the primary digital assessment platform for validated exams and exam tracking, complemented by the Didactisch EPD electronic portfolio system that bridges classroom and workplace learning. Additional core offerings include the Productcatalogus for educational materials, collaborative Ontwikkelteams creating curriculum content across sectors (technology, healthcare, creative industries), Training en Advies professional development services, and Examens en Onderwijsmateriaal. The ecosystem includes Stageopdrachten.pro for internship assignment generation and specialized modules like Battle Robots educational projects and Casussen collections for hands-on learning. Digibib 3.0 represents the next-generation platform currently in development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digibib: Digital platform for educational materials and digital assessment/examinations
• Stageopdrachten.pro
• Didactisch EPD

Products and services

• Digibib Digital assessment platform providing validated exams, exam instruments, and educational materials for vocational education at Dutch ROC/MBO schools. Supports digital examination administration, exam process tracking, and role-based access for teachers, students, and practice supervisors. Digibib 3.0 is currently in development with a renewed foundation for digital assessment.
• Didactisch EPD Electronic Portfolio System that bridges classroom learning with practical workplace experience, connecting theoretical vocational education to real-world professional practice. Designed for students, teachers, and practice supervisors engaged in work-based learning pathways.
• Productcatalogus Comprehensive catalog of educational materials, validated exams, and learning resources developed for vocational education across multiple sectors (technology, healthcare, creative industries). Includes beroepsopdrachten (professional assignments), examination instruments, and learning modules sold through the web shop.
• Ontwikkelteams Collaborative development teams of educational professionals (teachers, industry experts) creating vocational curriculum materials, learning tasks, and exam instruments across multiple sectors including technology, healthcare, and creative industries. Outputs feed into the validated exam and learning materials catalog.
• Training en Advies Professional development services and consulting for educational institutions, including compact 1.5-hour professionalization sessions for teaching teams (e.g., Technicus Engineering teams). Sessions are free for affiliated schools.
• Examens en Onderwijsmateriaal Validated examination instruments and educational materials developed collaboratively with industry experts for vocational education programs. Includes beroepsopdrachten (professional assignments) and learning modules sold through the web shop and distributed via membership.
• Stageopdrachten.pro Online generator helping companies quickly create clear and suitable internship assignments (stageopdrachten) tailored to educational qualifications and the competencies students need to develop, aligned with qualification files and learning objectives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of students experience progress in skills including task management, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and study skills when using Consortium materials

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CIBG (Centrale Informatiebron Gezondheidszorg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Five years of valuable cooperation with CIBG on professional competency testing (vakbekwaamheid toetsen). CIBG is the central information source in Dutch healthcare, and this partnership focuses on validating and delivering competency assessments for healthcare education.
• Stichting PraktijklerencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2025Stichting Praktijkleren and Consortium Beroepsonderwijs are making their Entree educational materials jointly available. Schools with one membership will get access to both organizations' offerings, expanding available materials while keeping membership conditions equal. The joint availability will be set up from the new school year onward, with exploration of earlier realization.
• CuriocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2025Curio Bergen op Zoom and Consortium Beroepsonderwijs collaborated on a Battle Robots project where students from mechanical engineering, smart technology, mechatronics, and process technology worked in multidisciplinary teams designing and building battle robots. The project demonstrates flexible 4C/ID materials customized for the school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Praktijkleren: Dutch non-profit foundation that develops learning materials for Entree and vocational education, and was announced on 2025-03-09 as a joint membership partner with Consortium Beroepsonderwijs. Directly comparable in mission, customer base (ROC/MBO schools), and product scope.
• Bureau ICE: Dutch assessment organization that develops and administers exams and certification instruments for vocational education and training. Directly comparable in offering validated exams and assessment instruments to Dutch MBO schools.

Broad incumbents

• Noordhoff: Dutch educational publisher providing textbooks, digital learning environments, and assessments for vocational and secondary education. A competing content and platform provider in the same MBO procurement orbit.
• MBO Raad: Dutch sector association for all MBO institutions, representing ROC/VAVO schools. Operates as a broad industry incumbent and the membership body most of the consortium's school customers belong to.
• Cito: Dutch educational testing and assessment organization known for national standardized tests and digital assessment platforms. Competes with Digibib in the Dutch educational assessment market.
• Malmberg: Major Dutch educational publisher serving primary, secondary, and vocational education with textbooks, digital materials, and assessments. Competes with the consortium for the same MBO curriculum and exam budget.
• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven): Dutch national body that maintains qualification dossiers (kwalificatiedossiers) and accredits MBO workplace learning companies. Operates as a broader, government-linked incumbent in the same Dutch vocational education ecosystem the consortium serves.
• ThiemeMeulenhoff: Dutch educational publisher offering textbooks and digital learning platforms for vocational (MBO) and secondary education. Directly competes with the consortium on learning materials and digital assessment.

Emerging players

• Edu-LinQ: Dutch educational technology provider focused on learning analytics and competency tracking for vocational education. Adjacent to the consortium's Didactisch EPD portfolio and Stageopdrachten.pro.

Regional players

• Jetnet (Kenteq / A&O): Dutch knowledge centers for vocational education and the labor market, with materials and tools for MBO students. Operates in the same Dutch MBO content-and-tools space with comparable customers but a different sector focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consortiumberoepsonderwijs

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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