Stichting Nederlands Exameninstituut

What Stichting Nederlands Exameninstituut does

Stichting Nederlands Exameninstituut (SNEI) is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) founded in 2014 and headquartered in Haarlem/Waddinxveen, Netherlands, that operates as an ISO 9001 and ISO 17024 certified examination institute. It administers mandatory professional certification exams in three domains: energy performance advising (EP-W for residential, EP-U for utility, and the advanced Maatwerkadviseur track), asbestos handling (DAV, DIA, DTA, DAA under Stichting Ascert), and scaffolding (MSB-A, MSB-B, MSB-C under SVWOH). Exams are delivered digitally via Cirrus for knowledge modules and on dedicated workstations for software modules, with the underlying technology stack including Simplybook for scheduling, Vercel for hosting, Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection, and Microsoft Clarity and Google Analytics 4 for analytics.

The business model is fee-for-exam: per-exam pricing ranges from €315 to €565 excluding 21% BTW depending on module type (knowledge modules from €320, schematiseren/casus modules from €368, software modules from €446, Maatwerkadviseur from €452), with frequent 20% promotional discounts and a €20 discount available through the Online Leerweg partnership. Candidates book primarily through self-serve online booking on the SNEI website; group and incompany bookings flow through phone and email sales. The company operates a 7-location nationwide network (Waddinxveen HQ plus Amsterdam, Drachten, 's-Hertogenbosch, Zeewolde, Zeist, and Zwolle) and supports on-site exam delivery for corporate clients.

Customers are primarily individual professionals seeking legally required certifications, supplemented by corporate employers and training organizations arranging group bookings. SNEI sits within the certification pathways defined by ISSO, Ascert, and SVWOH, giving it channel-driven candidate flow from those governing bodies. Differentiation rests on multi-body regulatory recognition, nationwide geographic coverage, free ISSO practice exams, free exam review (inzage) for failed candidates, and flexible booking and rescheduling terms.

Name

Stichting Nederlands Exameninstituut

Legal name

Stichting Nederlands Examen Instituut

Website

https://nederlandsexameninstituut.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SNEI is a Dutch non-profit examination institute that administers ISO-accredited certification exams for energy performance advisors, asbestos professionals, and scaffolding workers across 7 Netherlands locations, serving individual candidates and corporate group bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Examination Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Energy performance certification
• Asbestos certification exams
• Scaffolding certification exams
• Professional examination services
• Energy label advising

Headquarters

HQ city

Waddinxveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Exam Fees: SNEI charges per-exam fees ranging from €315 to €565 excluding BTW, depending on the module. Fees vary by module type: knowledge modules (W1, U1) start at €320, schematiseren and casus modules (W2, W3, U2, U3) at €368, detail knowledge modules (W5, U5) at €315, software modules (W4b, W4d, U4b, U4d) at €446, and Maatwerkadviseur at €452. Volume discounts apply via Online Leerweg partnership (€20 discount).
2. Group/Incompany Exams: SNEI offers incompany exam delivery where examiners travel to the client's location. This is coordinated via direct contact and likely commands a premium.
3. Multi-person Booking: SNEI accepts group exam bookings for multiple candidates simultaneously, coordinated via phone contact. This is a B2B revenue stream targeting employers and training organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SNEI is a Dutch independent examination institute that develops, organizes, and administers professional certification exams. The core service is the EP (Energieprestatie Adviseur) program, split into EP-W (Woningbouw / residential, modules W1–W5) and EP-U (Utiliteit / utility, modules U1–U5), plus the advanced Maatwerkadviseur program (MWA-W and MWA-U). SNEI also administers Asbest (DAV, DIA, DTA, DAA) and Steigerbouw (MSB-A/B/C) certification exams on behalf of Ascert and SVWOH. Exams are delivered weekly at seven locations across the Netherlands, with software modules run on dedicated dual-screen workstations using Vabi, Uniec3, or Label-wise.

Product overview

SNEI (Stichting Nederlands Exameninstituut) is a certified and independent examination institute offering a modular certification exam portfolio. The core offering is the EP (Energieprestatie Adviseur / Energy Performance Advisor) program, split into EP-W for residential buildings (modules W1–W5) and EP-U for utility/commercial buildings (modules U1–U5), each available at Basis and Detail levels. Above EP lies the Maatwerkadviseur (Custom Advisor) program (MWA-W and MWA-U) for advanced sustainability advice. SNEI also administers Asbest (asbestos) certifications (DAV, DIA, DTA, DAA) via Ascert and Steigerbouw (scaffolding) certifications (MSB-A/B/C) via SVWOH. All EP exam candidates receive free ISSO practice exams; unsuccessful candidates receive free exam review (inzage). Exams are available at 7 locations across the Netherlands with flexible booking and free rescheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EP-W (Energieprestatie Adviseur Woningbouw) Certification Exams Modular certification exam program for Energy Performance Advisors specializing in residential buildings (Woningbouw), covering knowledge, schematization, case-based building survey, and EP software testing modules. Targets Dutch professionals required to issue energy labels for residential properties.
• EP-U (Energieprestatie Adviseur Utiliteit) Certification Exams Modular certification exam program for Energy Performance Advisors specializing in utility/commercial buildings (offices, schools, shops), covering knowledge, schematization, case-based building survey, and EP software testing modules. Targets Dutch professionals required to issue energy labels for non-residential buildings.
• Maatwerkadviseur (Custom Advisor) Certification Exams Advanced certification exam for custom energy advice covering both residential (MWA-W) and utility (MWA-U) buildings, including detailed improvement measures, investment costs, savings, and payback periods. Requires prior EP Basis/Detail certification.
• Asbest Certification Exams (DAV, DIA, DTA, DAA) Asbestos certification exams for professionals including DAV (Deskundig Asbestverwijderaar) Levels 1 and 2, DIA (Deskundig Inventariseerder Asbest), DTA (Deskundig Toezichthouder Asbest), and DAA (Deskundig Asbestverwijderaar Algemeen). Certified through the Ascert scheme.
• Steigerbouw Certification Exams (MSB-A, MSB-B, MSB-C) Scaffolding certification exams for MSB-A (Assistant Scaffolder), MSB-B (First Scaffolder), and MSB-C (Allround Scaffolder). Administered under the SVWOH certification scheme.
• ISSO Practice Exams (Oefenexamens) Free practice exams provided via ISSO's Cirrus platform for all EP-W modules (W1–W5), EP-U modules (U1–U5), WU modules, and MWA modules, including software variants for Vabi, Uniec3, and Label-wise. Helps candidates prepare for the paid certification exam.
• Examen Inzage (Exam Review Service) Free post-exam review service allowing unsuccessful candidates to view their incorrect answers and study materials for exam retake preparation, available up to 8 weeks after results.
• Incompany / On-site Exam Delivery On-site exam delivery service where SNEI examiners travel to the client's location to administer certification exams for groups of candidates. Targets corporate employers and training organizations with multiple candidates needing certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ candidates successfully pass SNEI exams every year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISSOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISSO is a Dutch knowledge institute for sustainable construction that develops and publishes the calculation methods (ISSO 82.1, 82.2, 75.1, 75.2) used in SNEI's EP exams. ISSO also manages the EPA certification scheme and provides official practice exams through the Cirrus platform. SNEI's EP exams are governed by ISSO's certification scheme.
• DNVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDNV is a global certification body that recognizes SNEI as an accredited examination institute. DNV's logo is prominently displayed on SNEI's website alongside other recognized bodies, indicating DNV's role in certifying SNEI's compliance with quality standards.
• Stichting AscertcoreTechnology or IntegrationAscert is the Dutch certification body for asbestos-related professions. SNEI is recognized by Ascert for taking DAV, DIA, DTA, and DAA asbestos exams. Exam content and regulations are managed by Ascert, with complaints and appeals handled via IBEX Certificatie.
• DekracoreTechnology or IntegrationDekra is an international inspection and certification organization that recognizes SNEI's examination quality standards. Dekra's logo appears alongside DNV, ISSO, and others as a certifying body.
• InstallQcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstallQ is a Dutch certification register for installation professionals. Its logo is displayed on SNEI's website as a recognized certification body that endorses SNEI's examination quality.
• SVWOH (Stichting Verwantschap Werkgroep Ondersteuning Steigerbouw)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVWOH is the Dutch foundation that manages scaffolding certification. SNEI administers MSB-A, MSB-B, and MSB-C scaffolding exams on behalf of SVWOH. The exam regulations are managed by SVWOH, and complaints about exam content are directed to SVWOH.
• Online LeerwegminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline Leerweg is an independent online learning platform offering 200+ free EP practice questions. They provide a €20 discount code for SNEI exams and refer candidates to SNEI for exam booking. This is a marketing and referral partnership.
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSNEI uses Meta's advertising platforms to measure ad performance and deliver targeted content on Facebook and Instagram as part of its digital marketing strategy.
• SimplybookcoreTechnology or IntegrationSimplybook is the booking and scheduling platform used by SNEI for exam appointment management. Candidates' personal data entered during booking is processed through Simplybook's platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: DNV is a global certification body that recognizes SNEI's compliance with quality standards. As a much larger broad incumbent providing certification, inspection, and accreditation services globally, DNV is comparable in function but operates at vastly different scale and scope.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a global inspection and certification organization whose logo is displayed alongside SNEI's recognized-body partners. As a broad incumbent, DEKRA competes in exam administration and certification across many verticals that overlap with SNEI's portfolio.

Others

• InstallQ: InstallQ is the Dutch certification register for installation professionals that recognizes SNEI as an examination institute. It is a sector credentialing registry that complements rather than competes with SNEI's exam delivery.
• Ascert: Stichting Ascert is the Dutch certification body for asbestos-related professions (DAV, DIA, DTA, DAA) whose exams SNEI administers. Ascert governs the certification scheme; SNEI handles exam delivery, making them partner-adjacent ecosystem participants.
• ISSO: ISSO is a Dutch knowledge institute that develops the energy performance calculation methods (ISSO 82.1, 82.2, 75.1, 75.2) governing SNEI's EP exams and hosts the official Cirrus practice-exam platform. It is a content and methodology partner rather than a competitor.
• IBEX Certificatie: IBEX Certificatie is the Dutch certification body that handles complaints and appeals for the asbestos exams SNEI administers. It is adjacent ecosystem infrastructure rather than a direct exam-delivery competitor.

Direct peers

• Cito: Cito is the largest Dutch educational testing and assessment institute, administering standardized and professional exams across the Netherlands. It is directly comparable to SNEI as a domestic test-delivery and certification body, though it operates at much larger scale across K-12 and professional verticals.
• Kenniscentrum EP: Kenniscentrum EP is a Dutch training and certification provider focused on energy performance advisors. It is directly comparable to SNEI's EP certification portfolio and competes for the same pool of aspiring EPA professionals in the Netherlands.
• WFT Instituut: WFT Instituut is a Dutch exam institute for financial-services compliance certifications (Wft), which SNEI directly cross-links from its website. Both are small, Dutch exam institutes competing for regulated professional certification candidates in the same self-serve / incompany model.
• SVWOH: SVWOH (Stichting Verwantschap Werkgroep Ondersteuning Steigerbouw) is the Dutch foundation that governs scaffolding certification and whose MSB-A/B/C exams SNEI administers. It is a direct peer and counterparty in the scaffolding certification vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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