Kiwa Training

What Kiwa Training does

Kiwa Training (legally Kiwa Nederland B.V.) is the professional training and certification division of Kiwa, a Dutch testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) group. Operating from Apeldoorn, Netherlands with approximately 31 employees, the division runs under the motto "Experts Sharing Knowledge" and delivers training across seven programs: Energy, Technology, Quality Management, Fire Safety & Security, Cybersecurity, Road Construction (Wegenbouw), and Safety. It also operates VCANederland as a parallel sub-brand, with both entities holding the NRTO (Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding) quality mark.

The product portfolio is built on Kiwa's certification body expertise in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, NEN 7510, and other sector-specific standards (e.g., BRL 100, BRL K25000, HKZ, STEK, SERMI). Courses are delivered through two channels: in-person classroom training led by practitioners who combine theoretical knowledge with field cases, and self-paced e-learnings. The division serves technical, energy, healthcare, construction, and quality management professionals who require certified credentials to operate in regulated markets.

Commercially, Kiwa Training monetizes course fees via in-person programs (enterprise-oriented) and e-learnings (SMB/individual self-serve), though no public pricing is disclosed. GTM relies on digital channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, newsletter, website content) and benefits from cross-selling into Kiwa's broader TIC client base. The 2025 focus is consolidation and professionalization of the training portfolio rather than aggressive expansion.

Name

Kiwa Training

Legal name

Kiwa Nederland B.V.

Website

https://kiwatraining.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kiwa Training is the Netherlands-based training and certification division of Kiwa, delivering in-person and e-learning programs across energy, technology, quality, safety, cybersecurity, fire safety, and road construction for technical professionals requiring regulated credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA), Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Certification training programs
• Quality management training
• Occupational safety training
• Technical sector education

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kiwa Training & Development delivers professional training and certification preparation programs across seven domains — Energy, Technology, Quality Management, Fire Safety & Security, Cybersecurity, Road Construction, and Safety — to organizations and individual professionals in the Netherlands. Programs are delivered via in-person classroom sessions led by practitioner-trainers and via online e-learnings, and are aligned with recognized standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, NEN 7510) so participants can obtain certifications required to work in regulated sectors.

Product overview

Kiwa Training & Development is a comprehensive training division operating under the motto 'Experts Sharing Knowledge', offering a unified platform of professional education and certification training programs. The portfolio is organized into seven core programs: Energie (Energy), Techniek (Technology), Kwaliteitsmanagement (Quality Management), Fire Safety & Security, Cyber security, Wegenbouw (Road Construction), and Veiligheid (Safety). Additionally, Kiwa Training operates VCANederland as a sub-brand, both certified under the NRTO quality mark. Training is delivered through in-person instruction and e-learnings, with instructors who combine theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Techniek (Technology) Training

Quantifiable outcome

• NRTO-keurmerk renewal confirmed compliance with stringent Dutch Raad voor Training en Opleiding quality requirements

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bureau Veritas Training: Training division of Bureau Veritas (French TIC major). Delivers ISO lead-auditor, safety, energy, and quality management courses to industrial clients, mirroring Kiwa Training's content areas and enterprise sales motion.
• DEKRA Akademie: Training division of DEKRA, the German TIC firm. Provides occupational safety, ISO, automotive, and energy training programs with similar practitioner credentials and corporate buyer focus.
• DNV Training: Training arm of DNV, the Norwegian classification and TIC society. Offers ISO, safety, cybersecurity, and energy management training programs across multiple sectors with strong overlap to Kiwa Training's seven vertical programs.
• NEN (training and courses): Training and courses arm of NEN, the Dutch national standards body. Directly competes with Kiwa Training in the Netherlands for NEN/ISO standards education with strong domestic brand authority.
• ROVC: Netherlands-based technical and safety training provider for industrial and infrastructure workforces. Competes for VCA/safety, road construction, and technical certification budgets in the same Dutch market as Kiwa Training.
• SGS Academy: Global training arm of SGS, the largest Swiss TIC group. Operates ISO, safety, environmental, and sector-specific corporate training programs worldwide, directly comparable to Kiwa Training's portfolio and customer base.
• BSI Training: Training arm of BSI (British Standards Institution). Delivers ISO management system, information security, and quality training courses; competes for the same Dutch/European enterprise budget as Kiwa Training.
• LRQA Training Services: Training arm of LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance). Delivers ISO lead-auditor, information security, and sector-specific management system training, overlapping Kiwa Training's enterprise offerings.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: Training subsidiary of TÜV SÜD, the German TIC giant. Runs ISO, automotive, cybersecurity, and safety training with a comparable practitioner-led model and enterprise channel mix to Kiwa Training.

Regional players

• Vinçotte (Kiwa Vinçotte): Belgian TIC inspection/certification firm, now part of the Kiwa group. Operates adjacent training and certification services primarily in Belgium, providing a regional analog to Kiwa Training's Netherlands franchise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt7Ue8GZ-VTnkn83pI8FN7g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kiwa-training
• Instagraminstagram.com/kiwa_nederland

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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