Jonkman Opleidingen

What Jonkman Opleidingen does

Jonkman Opleidingen B.V. is a Dutch vocational training provider founded in 1998 by Peter Jonkman in Terneuzen, Netherlands, specializing in logistics equipment operation and workplace safety certification. The company operates as a fully certified competency and safety training center, offering 52 courses across seven categories: logistics (forklift, reach truck, pallet truck), BHV/EHBO (emergency response and first aid), VCA (contractor safety), industrial safety (gas measurement, confined space, breathing apparatus), lifting operations, technical training (NEN 3140, flanges), and safe work practices. It is a privately held subsidiary of The Safety Network, a collaboration of six specialized safety and occupational health companies in the Netherlands.

Training is delivered through three channels: open enrollment at Jonkman's own training centers in Terneuzen (HQ), Bergen op Zoom, Rotterdam, Vlissingen, Amsterdam-West, and Houten; on-site delivery at client locations using mobile training units and the Instructeur op Locatie service; and digital e-learning modules covering BHV, VCA, and Heftruck theory. The proprietary Klantenportaal (Customer Portal) lets organizational customers manage employee enrollments, monitor certification validity, and administer learner records. Certifications offered include both Jonkman and SOG credentials (the latter required for petrochemical industry workers), with courses certified to Dutch Arbowet and SBB standards.

Revenue is generated through per-seat open enrollment fees (typically €250–€915 excluding VAT, with certificates valid for five years), custom-quoted incompany training contracts, and recurring e-learning module subscriptions. The customer base spans enterprise accounts (Dow Chemical is explicitly named as a historically significant client), mid-market industrial and logistics firms, and individual SMB registrations. The company has grown through acquisition of Ooms Heftruckopleidingen (July 2022) and integration of DINS Safety Training (January 2023), and most recently opened a new Rotterdam training location at the RDM Trainings Plant in January 2026.

Name

Jonkman Opleidingen

Legal name

Jonkman Opleidingen B.V.

Website

https://jonkmanopleidingen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jonkman Opleidingen is a Dutch vocational training center specializing in logistics equipment operation and workplace safety certification, serving enterprise and mid-market industrial clients across the Netherlands through seven training centers, mobile units, and e-learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety & Logistics Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution (EDABALAR), Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Logistics training courses
• VCA certification training
• BHV EHBO training
• E-learning safety courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Terneuzen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Open Enrollment Training: Individual employees can register for scheduled courses at Jonkman's training locations. Courses include Heftruck Basis (€490 excl. BTW), Heftruck Ervaren Herhaling (€295 excl. BTW), Hoogwerker Basis (€400 excl. BTW), Hoogwerker Ervaren (€270 excl. BTW), Verreiker Basis (€915 excl. BTW), Reachtruck Basis (€490 excl. BTW), Reachtruck Ervaren (€295 excl. BTW), EHBO Herhaling (€250 excl. BTW). Prices include lunch and examination.
2. Incompany Training: Training delivered at client locations using Jonkman's mobile training units and instructors. Customized to client-specific equipment, work environment, and scheduling needs. Quotation-based pricing depending on number of participants and location.
3. E-learning Modules: Digital learning modules available for BHV, VCA, and Heftruck courses. Includes e-books and digital course materials that can be accessed before and during training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jonkman Opleidingen delivers professional safety and logistics training courses, including VCA, BHV/EHBO, industrial, lifting, technical, and "Veilig Werken" (Safe Work) programs, to Dutch employers and individual learners. Training is offered through three channels: scheduled open-enrollment classroom sessions, on-site corporate engagements via Instructeur op Locatie, and self-paced digital e-learning with accompanying e-books. A Klantenportaal customer portal supports centralized training administration and certification recordkeeping for clients.

Product overview

Jonkman Opleidingen operates as a full certified competency and safety training center offering a comprehensive portfolio of practical, hands-on training courses and digital learning tools. The core offering consists of seven main training categories: Logistieke Opleidingen (logistics equipment operation), BHV/EHBO (emergency response), VCA (contractor safety certification), Industrie (industrial safety), Hijsen (lifting operations), Techniek (technical/electrical), and Veilig Werken (safe work practices). These are delivered through multiple modalities: open enrollment at training centers in Terneuzen, Bergen op Zoom, Rotterdam, Vlissingen, and other locations; on-site instruction at client facilities via the Instructeur op Locatie service; and digital learning through the E-learning/E-books platform. The proprietary Klantenportaal (Customer Portal) provides organizations with enrollment management, certification tracking, and administrative oversight for their workforce training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistieke Opleidingen Logistics training courses covering subjects such as forklift, reach truck, and warehouse operations, intended for logistics workers and the employers that must certify them.
• BHV/EHBO Opleidingen Bedrijfshulpverlening (BHV) company emergency response and Eerste Hulp Bij Ongelukken (EHBO) first aid training courses for employees required to act as designated workplace responders or first aiders.
• VCA Opleidingen VCA (Veiligheid, Gezondheid en Milieu Checklist Aannemers) safety certification courses for contractors and operational personnel required to hold a valid VCA diploma.
• Industrie Opleidingen Industrial safety training courses aimed at employees working in industrial environments, focused on safe operation and regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
• Hijsen Opleidingen Lifting operations training courses covering safe rigging, hoisting, and use of lifting equipment for employees who perform or supervise lifting tasks.
• Techniek Opleidingen Technical training courses for technicians and technical personnel, focused on safe execution of technical work and relevant equipment operation.
• Veilig Werken Opleidingen "Veilig Werken" (Safe Work) training courses for general workplace safety, intended to ensure employees understand and apply safe working practices across tasks.
• Instructeur op Locatie On-site corporate training service in which a Jonkman instructor delivers a chosen course at the customer's own location, minimizing disruption to operations and allowing tailored group instruction.
• E-learning en E-books Self-paced digital e-learning courses with accompanying e-books that allow learners to study and prepare for certification on their own schedule, complementing classroom and on-site delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction score of 8/10 based on 53 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Safety NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Jonkman Opleidingen is part of The Safety Network, a collaboration of specialized companies in (fire) safety and occupational health. The network includes TSA Safety Services, S2N Fire & Rescue, Inprevo, Apply Opleidingen en Advies, All Prevent, and Alert. The partnership enables Jonkman to scale capacity during busy periods and access complementary specialties while maintaining consistent quality. Jonkman provides logistics and technical safety training as part of the network.
• TSA Safety ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized company in fire safety services. Partnered with Jonkman through The Safety Network. TSA and Jonkman have a history of collaboration predating The Safety Network formation.
• S2N Fire & RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in The Safety Network providing firefighter specialists, government-certified fire guards, and Emergency Rescue Teams.
• Apply Opleidingen en AdviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in The Safety Network providing higher safety advisory services and training.
• InprevominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in The Safety Network providing safety consultancy, BHV training, and safety equipment. Jonkman staff member Robert also supports Inprevo's financial team.
• All PreventminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in The Safety Network providing safety advisory, safety detaching, and hazardous substances expertise.
• AlertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in The Safety Network providing safety advisory, safety personnel detaching, safety equipment and service, and training in Northern Netherlands.
• DINS Safety TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by The Safety Network and fully integrated into Jonkman Opleidingen on January 1, 2023. Trusted staff and service were preserved, with operations continuing under Jonkman's brand.
• Ooms HeftruckopleidingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Jonkman Opleidingen on July 1, 2022, adding a second training location in Bergen op Zoom. The experienced team continued operating from the familiar location as part of Jonkman.
• RDM Training Plant (Rotterdam)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with RDM Training Plant in Rotterdam for delivering Gasmeten and VCA courses at their facility. The facility offers excellent amenities suitable for practical exercises.
• CineCity XL (Vlissingen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with CineCity XL venue in Vlissingen for training location use at their facility.
• Dow ChemicalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor industrial client whose need for a broader training package beyond logistics led to the further professionalization and expansion of Jonkman's course offerings. Collaboration with Dow was an important next phase in the company's development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Norwegian-origin certification and training provider with Dutch operations covering safety, energy, and industrial workforce certification. Comparable in regulatory-driven training delivery but at much larger global scale.
• Kiwa: Major Dutch testing, inspection, and certification body that also delivers training and certification programs across industrial and safety categories. Far larger and broader than Jonkman, but competes for enterprise safety training mandates.
• TÜV Nederland: Netherlands arm of the global TÜV certification group providing industrial safety, machinery, and operator training programs. A broad incumbent with overlapping compliance-driven course content.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with Dutch operations delivering industrial and HSE training. Competes with Jonkman for large multinational industrial accounts seeking accredited training.

Direct peers

• Apply Opleidingen en Advies: Sister company within The Safety Network providing higher safety advisory services and training, including advanced BHV and management-level safety courses. Direct competitor in the same Dutch safety training market with cross-referral economics.
• TSA Safety Services: The Safety Network partner specializing in fire safety services with a history of collaboration predating the network. Adjacent but overlapping, particularly in BHV-related courses Jonkman also delivers.
• All Prevent: The Safety Network partner offering safety advisory, safety detaching, and hazardous-substances expertise. Competes for the same Dutch enterprise training and consultancy wallet, especially with industrial clients.
• Inprevo: The Safety Network partner offering safety consultancy, BHV training, and safety equipment. Overlaps directly with Jonkman's BHV/EHBO offerings while extending into consulting and equipment distribution.
• Alert Safety Training: The Safety Network partner delivering safety training, advisory, and equipment in Northern Netherlands. Operates the same business model in a complementary geography, making it a near-clone peer.

Regional players

• NEN Opleidingen: Dutch standards body (Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute) that delivers training tied to NEN standards, including NEN 3140 electrical safety which Jonkman also teaches. Primarily serves the same Dutch market with standards-driven curricula.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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