Landstede Groei Opleidingen

What Landstede Groei Opleidingen does

Landstede Groei Opleidingen is a Dutch vocational and adult-education provider, founded in 2021 and operating as a subsidiary of Landstede Groep, a regional educational conglomerate. The company delivers accredited mbo-level programs, certificates, and microcredentials across six verticals: Healthcare & Welfare, Technical, Language & Digital, Safety & Security, Education, and Sports. Its customer base spans regional employers seeking workforce development (Orfa Visser, Djopzz Uitzendbureau, Zorggroep Noordwest-Veluwe, Zorgspectrum Het Zand, Frion, Baalderborg Groep) and individual adults pursuing career advancement or career-switching pathways, including healthcare-specific migration programs.

The company's core technology stack consists of the proprietary online learning platform Mijn.groeiopleidingen.nl for time- and location-independent study, complemented by the Innovatief Trainingscentrum (ITC) in Harderwijk which houses Fanuc industrial robots, a Zorg Ethisch Lab for simulated healthcare environments, and VR/Mixed Reality training capabilities used in safety and industrial robotics courses. The BrainTrain methodology documents implicit expert knowledge through structured interviews, producing digital knowledge files used in manufacturing knowledge-retention programs.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: one-time course fees (e.g., GVP program at EUR 1,988), monthly subscription certificates (Flexroutes Zorg en Welzijn at EUR 346/month), and government-subsidy facilitation through the SLIM scheme, which can cover up to 90% of training costs for eligible employers in healthcare, childcare, green, and technology sectors. Distribution combines direct field sales to regional employers, self-service website enrollment for individuals, community events (GroeiCafé), and programs co-developed with institutions including Deltion College, Windesheim University, and Stichting TNE. The company operates from a head office in Zwolle with training locations in Harderwijk and Raalte, serving a regional catchment spanning 22 municipalities in Regio Zwolle and surrounding areas in Overijssel and Gelderland.

Name

Landstede Groei Opleidingen

Legal name

Landstede Groei Opleidingen

Website

https://groeiopleidingen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landstede Groei Opleidingen is a Dutch vocational and adult-education provider offering accredited mbo programs, certificates, and microcredentials across healthcare, technical, safety, language, education, and sports verticals to regional employers and individual career switchers in the Regio Zwolle area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Healthcare certification training
• Professional development courses
• Workplace learning pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Training Fees: Revenue generated from enrollment fees for vocational courses, certifications, and training programs. Prices vary by program type, with GVP programs around 1,988 EUR and monthly certificate routes at 346 EUR per month.
2. Subscription-based Certificates: Monthly subscription model for certificate programs, particularly Flexroutes Zorg en Welzijn, billed at 346 EUR per month.
3. SLIM Subsidy Facilitation: Facilitates government SLIM training subsidy (up to 90% cost coverage) for employers in crucial sectors including healthcare, childcare, green, and technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Landstede Groei Opleidingen is a Dutch vocational education and training provider offering flexible, practical courses and certifications for adults across six sectors: Healthcare & Welfare, Technical, Language & Digital, Safety, Education, and Sports. It delivers branch-recognized diplomas (CZO-accredited EVV, GVP programs), mbo Praktijkverklaring workplace certifications, microcredentials, Flexroutes flexible certificate pathways, and specialized programs such as Industriële Robotica training using Fanuc robots. The organization combines physical training locations with an online learning platform (Mijn.groeiopleidingen.nl) and integrates VR/Mixed Reality for practical training, serving both individual learners and regional employers with SLIM subsidy facilitation.

Product overview

Landstede Groei Opleidingen is a vocational education and training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio under the Opleiden met LEF (Training with Courage) concept. The organization provides both full mbo programs (Praktijkverklaring, GVP, EVV) and flexible certificate pathways (Flexroutes Zorg en Welzijn, Microcredentials). Core offerings span six vocational sectors: Healthcare & Welfare (including dementia care and nursing), Technical (including industrial robotics and autonomous maintenance), Language & Digital, Safety & Protection, Education, and Sports. Supporting products include the online learning platform Mijn.groeiopleidingen.nl, the BrainTrain knowledge transfer methodology, the Technisch OntwikkelPad (TOP) for manufacturing knowledge management, and the GroeiCafé regional networking events. The portfolio includes both workplace-based learning (Praktijkverklaring) and accredited branch-recognized programs (CZO-recognized EVV and GVP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GroeiCafé: Community events focused on lifelong learning themes, bringing together regional employers and professionals.
• Flexroutes Zorg
• Technisch OntwikkelPad (TOP)

Products and services

• Flexroutes Zorg en Welzijn mbo-certificaten Flexible training pathways allowing adults to earn mbo-level certificates in healthcare and welfare through short, practical learning units with monthly enrollment and online/blended options. Targets healthcare workers and career switchers entering the VVT sector.
• Gespecialiseerd Verzorgende Psychogeriatrie (GVP) Branch-recognized mbo level 3 specialization in psychogeriatric (dementia) care, qualifying participants as specialized caregivers for elderly clients with psychiatric conditions. 10-month program with 12 lesson days.
• Praktijkverklaring Official mbo-level document certifying that an employee has mastered specific skills and competencies through workplace learning, suitable for simple work activities. Praktijkverklaring trajectories last 3-6 months with personalized programs.
• Eerst Verantwoordelijk Verzorgende (EVV) Branch-recognized post-mbo training for experienced caregivers in elderly care, focusing on quality of life and coordination responsibilities. CZO-accredited program.
• Technisch OntwikkelPad (TOP) Integrated technical knowledge management and onboarding program for manufacturing industries, including autonomous maintenance learning paths and digital knowledge files to address knowledge retention when experts leave.
• Industriële Robotica Training Training program for industrial robotics using Fanuc robots at the Harderwijk location, developed in collaboration with Deltion College and Windesheim University of Applied Sciences.
• Microcredential Gastvrijheid Six-week microcredential program for hospitality in healthcare settings, featuring interactive, practice-oriented lessons delivered collaboratively with Zorggroep Noordwest-Veluwe.
• Vakgebieden (Sector Training Areas) Six core training sectors: Onderwijs & Opvoeding (Education), Sport & Bewegen (Sports), Taal & Digitaal (Language & Digital), Techniek (Technical), Veilig & Beschermd (Safety), Zorg & Welzijn (Healthcare & Welfare). Each sector offers programs and certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• SLIM Subsidies can cover up to 90% of training costs for eligible employers in crucial sectors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landstede MBOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the same Landstede Groep. Landstede MBO provides VET (mbo) education and together they deliver integrated educational pathways. Example: Joint microcredential with Zorggroep Noordwest-Veluwe at Landstede MBO Harderwijk.
• Deltion CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to develop the Industriële Robotica training together with Windesheim. Deltion provides vocational education infrastructure for the training using the Fanuc robots at the Harderwijk location.
• Windesheim University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Deltion and Landstede to develop the Industriële Robotica training program.
• Stichting The New Entrepreneur (TNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner (9 years) providing entrepreneurship education projects for youth aged 16-27. Running Pak Je Kans and Topclass Ondernemerschap programs together in the Zwolle region.
• Brainz ZwolleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPak Je Kans entrepreneurship project is executed with Deltion at the Brainz Zwolle location.
• Zorgspectrum Het Zand, Frion, Baalderborg GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative 'Switchen naar de zorg' enabling adults without prior healthcare diplomas to obtain recognized mbo certificates for healthcare careers.
• Educared Erkend OpleidencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping together a Verpleegkundige (VP) niveau 4 program in the 'third learning pathway' (derde leerweg) under project name 'VERDER'.
• De Techniek AcademiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technical training academy in Harderwijk. Collaborates on technical training and made connection with Installatiebedrijf Gijsbertsen for personalized training. Also partners with Bureau Techniek on workforce development in Harderwijk region.
• Bureau TechniekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with De Techniek Academie and Landstede to attract more people to technical careers and education in the Harderwijk region.
• Groei VooruitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional initiative for Regio Zwolle (22 municipalities) providing free reskilling and upskilling through scholingsvouchers, in partnership with the regional government and employers.
• Veiligheidsacademie NWVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety training partner offering BHV, brand, evacuation and team leader training. Also experimenting with VR for selection of candidates.
• Landstede GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing educational roots and institutional framework. Landstede Groep connects various educational entities including Landstede MBO and regional training initiatives.
• Jobcoaches via regionale WerkcentrumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJob coaches from regional Werkcentrum provide practical guidance for Praktijkverklaring participants on the work floor.
• LeerwerkloketminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides guidance on Taalakkoord Werkgevers and financial support possibilities for employers investing in language training.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veiligheidsacademie NWV: Veiligheidsacademie NWV is a Dutch safety training partner delivering BHV and emergency response certifications, directly comparable to Landstede Groei's Veilig & Beschermd vertical and NIBHV-certified offerings.
• LOI (Leidse Onderwijsinstellingen): LOI is a major Dutch distance-learning and vocational training provider with flexible, online-supported pathways for working adults, mirroring Landstede Groei's Mijn.groeiopleidingen.nl platform and Flexroutes subscription model.
• Spring Instituut: Spring Instituut is a Dutch language and integration training provider offering certified programs for newcomers and professionals, comparable to Landstede Groei's Taal & Digitaal vertical and B2B language training partnerships.
• Capabel Onderwijs: Capabel Onderwijs is a Dutch vocational training provider with healthcare, safety, and technical certificate programs aimed at working adults and career switchers, directly overlapping with Landstede Groei's healthcare and safety vertical offerings.
• Dirksen Opleidingen: Dirksen Opleidingen provides practical training courses for working professionals in the Netherlands, including financial, HR, and safety topics — overlapping with Landstede Groei's professional development and safety verticals.
• NTI (Nederlands Talen Instituut): NTI is a Dutch home-study institution offering MBO certificates, HBO degrees, and language training with online and blended delivery, comparable to Landstede Groei's flexible, modular certificate approach for adult learners.
• NCOI Opleidingen: NCOI is one of the largest private vocational and professional training providers in the Netherlands, offering flexible, accredited pathways for working adults across healthcare, technology, and management — directly comparable to Landstede Groei's Flexroutes and CZO-certified programs.
• Schouten & Nelissen: Schouten & Nelissen is a Dutch training and development organization offering professional and management development courses, safety training, and certified vocational programs, overlapping significantly with Landstede Groei's six-vertical portfolio.

Regional players

• ROC van Twente: ROC van Twente is a public regional MBO training center in eastern Netherlands offering vocational programs including healthcare and technology — a regional incumbent competing for similar adult learner and employer demand in adjacent geography to Landstede Groei.
• Bureau Techniek: Bureau Techniek is a regional Dutch organization promoting technical careers and connecting workers to technical training in eastern Netherlands, directly comparable to Landstede Groei's regional Techniek vertical and Industriële Robotica training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@landstedegroep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groei-opleidingen

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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