PHOV

What PHOV does

PHOV B.V. is a privately held Dutch vocational training and education provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands. The company specializes in occupational safety (Veiligheidskunde), occupational hygiene (Arbeidshygiëne), and process safety, operating five core diploma programs: Hogere Veiligheidskunde (HVK), Arbeidshygiëne (AH), Kopopleiding Arbeids- en Organisatiekunde (A&O), Middelbare Veiligheidskunde (MVK), and Middelbare Arbeidshygiëne (MAH). It also offers specialized courses such as CertESE (Certified Explosion Safety Expert) and the Seveso/ARIE coordination course, and publishes a body of reference materials including the Handboek Risicobeheersing, Handboek Procesveiligheid, and the AI-series Arbo information sheets that double as course texts and standalone professional references.

The underlying technology platform is a third-party learning management system (Amyyon, hosted at phov.amyyon.nl) that supports distance learning alongside classroom-based public scheduled courses and customized in-company training. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services: course fees for diploma and certificate enrollment, plus bespoke in-company contracts with enterprises such as Heerema Marine Contractors, Gemeente Eindhoven, and NMBS (Belgian National Railway). Distribution is predominantly direct sales, with supplementary reach through industry publications (Arbo Magazine, Vakblad Arbo), a newsletter, and partnerships with the NVVK, NVvA, and VNCI professional associations. PHOV holds NRTO Keurmerk and Hobeon SKO quality certifications, two accreditations materially relevant to the Dutch regulated training market.

Name

PHOV

Legal name

PHOV B.V.

Website

https://phov.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PHOV B.V. is a Dutch private vocational training provider founded in 1989, offering diploma programs in occupational safety, occupational hygiene, and process safety to professionals and industrial organizations in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety and Hygiene Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Process safety education
• Occupational hygiene training
• Workplace safety certification
• In-company safety courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training and Education: PHOV generates revenue through providing professional education and training courses in occupational safety (Veiligheidskunde), occupational hygiene (Arbeidshygiëne), and process safety. They offer both public scheduled courses and customized in-company training programs. Revenue is generated through course fees for enrollment in diploma and certificate programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PHOV is a Dutch vocational education provider that delivers diploma and certificate programs in occupational safety (Hogere Veiligheidskunde/HVK, Middelbare Veiligheidskunde/MVK), occupational hygiene (Arbeidshygiëne/AH, Middelbare Arbeidshygiëne/MAH), process safety, and occupational & organizational science (Kopopleiding A&O). The training is offered as public scheduled courses, customized in-company programs, and e-learning through a dedicated learning platform, targeting safety professionals and corporate clients in the Netherlands.

Product overview

PHOV is an educational institution offering a portfolio of vocational training programs in occupational safety, occupational hygiene, and process safety. The core offering consists of five diploma programs: Hogere Veiligheidskunde (HVK - Higher Safety Science), Arbeidshygiëne (AH - Occupational Hygiene), Kopopleiding A&O, Middelbare Veiligheidskunde (MVK - Middle Safety Science), and Middelbare Arbeidshygiëne (MAH - Middle Occupational Hygiene). These programs range from secondary to higher vocational levels and are designed to train certified safety, hygiene, and process safety professionals. PHOV also publishes a complementary set of reference materials including handbooks (Handboek Risicobeheersing, Handboek Procesveiligheid) and Arbo-information sheets (AI-71, AI-61, AI-43), which serve as both teaching resources and standalone professional references for practitioners in the Dutch occupational safety domain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hogere Veiligheidskunde (HVK) Higher vocational-level (HBO) diploma program in safety science (Hogere Veiligheidskunde) covering advanced occupational safety, health, and risk management. Designed for senior safety professionals seeking formal Dutch-recognized credentials and a pathway to the MoSHE program at TU Delft.
• Arbeidshygiëne (AH) Higher vocational diploma program in occupational hygiene (Arbeidshygiëne) focused on identification, evaluation, and control of workplace environmental factors that may cause illness or discomfort. Targeted at professionals specializing in workplace health hazards.
• Kopopleiding Arbeids- en Organisatiekunde (A&O) Supplementary diploma program (Kopopleiding) in occupational and organizational science (Arbeids- en Organisatiekunde) for professionals expanding their expertise in workplace health, safety, and organizational behavior.
• Middelbare Veiligheidskunde (MVK) Secondary-level (MBO) diploma program in safety science (Middelbare Veiligheidskunde) providing foundational knowledge in occupational safety and risk assessment. Aimed at middle-level safety officers and coordinators.
• Middelbare Arbeidshygiëne (MAH) Secondary-level diploma program in occupational hygiene (Middelbare Arbeidshygiëne) teaching the monitoring and control of workplace health hazards. Targeted at middle-level hygiene practitioners.
• In-Company Training
• E-Learning Platform
• Coördineren Seveso en ARIE Course
• Handboek Risicobeheersing Practical handbook (4th edition, September 2023) providing step-by-step guidance for conducting a risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E). Authored by Wim van Alphen and used as both a course material and standalone professional reference.
• Handboek Procesveiligheid
• CertESE (Certified Explosion Safety Expert) Certified Explosion Safety Expert (CertESE) program providing specialized credentials in explosion safety, launched in 2023 to address competence needs in ATEX and explosion-risk environments.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVVK (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Veiligheidskunde)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026PHOV is a knowledge partner of NVVK, the Dutch Association for Safety Science, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing in the occupational safety field.
• VNCI (Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNCI supports PHOV's 'Coördineren Seveso binnen bedrijven' course by participating in the program council, helping ensure the curriculum meets industry needs for major hazard establishments.
• Ministerie van SZW (Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped various courses in collaboration with the Ministry including Storybuilder (Occupational Risk Management), MKB safety improvement, and Bodemsanering courses for Labor Inspectorate staff.
• TU DelftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHOV HVK graduates can continue to the MoSHE-opleiding (Management of Safety, Health and Environment) at TU Delft as a follow-up program.
• Nederlandse Vereniging voor VeiligheidskundecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership logo displayed on PHOV website indicating official collaboration with the professional association for safety science.
• De VeiligheidskundigeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership logo displayed on PHOV website indicating collaboration with the trade magazine De Veiligheidskundige.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• NEN (Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute): Dutch national standards body that offers training and certification around safety, quality, and process safety standards. Overlap with PHOV's process safety and compliance curriculum, particularly around certification-driven training.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health): UK-based chartered body for safety professionals offering globally recognized qualifications. Comparable as a professional association offering graded safety certifications (similar to HVK/MVK structure).
• NSC (National Safety Council): US-based safety advocacy and training organization offering occupational safety courses and certifications. Comparable in offering multi-tiered safety professional training and serving enterprise B2B customers.
• TNO: Dutch applied research organization with safety-related research and training programs. Broader R&D-driven incumbent with overlap in process safety knowledge dissemination and workforce education.
• Saxion (Hogeschool Saxion): Dutch University of Applied Sciences offering technical and vocational programs including safety-related tracks. Comparable as a Dutch higher education provider for safety and hygiene professionals, though broader in scope.

Direct peers

• BHV Opleidingen Nederland: Specialized Dutch BHV and occupational safety training provider. Direct competitor in the same Dutch safety training market, focused on shorter compliance courses.
• Stichting CROW: Dutch knowledge platform for infrastructure, safety, and mobility with training and certification programs. Comparable in being a Dutch standards-and-training body whose credentials are recognized by industry and government.
• NIBHV: Dutch training organization offering BHV (bedrijfshulpverlening) and occupational safety courses. Direct peer in the Netherlands workplace safety training market with overlapping course offerings and customer base.

Emerging players

• SafetySkills: Online-focused safety training provider delivering e-learning courses to enterprise customers. Comparable as a safety training provider but with a digital-first model that could compete with PHOV's e-learning expansion.

Regional players

• Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV): German statutory accident insurance body offering occupational safety training and certifications. Comparable as a regulation-driven training provider in the occupational safety domain, but focused on the German market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/phov

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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