STODT

What STODT does

STODT is a Dutch technical business training provider (technische bedrijfsopleider) specializing in machining (verspanen) and measurement (meten) technology education for the manufacturing sector. Founded in approximately 1985 and headquartered in Hengelo, Overijssel, the company operates three training facilities in Hengelo, Best, and Emmen, serving manufacturing employers and individual learners across the Netherlands. Its curriculum spans the full career lifecycle: accredited MBO-level BBL (work-integrated learning) diploma programmes at levels 3 and 4 in collaboration with ROC van Twente and ROC van Amsterdam; modular short courses in CNC programming (Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens controls), measurement technology (AUKOM-certified), and operational excellence; bridging programmes for career changers; and fully customized in-company (maatwerk) training for individual company needs.

The business operates across three revenue streams: recurring BBL tuition (€16,450 for the two-year BBL 4 programme), one-time short course fees ranging from €2,195 to €16,450 depending on duration, and customized professional services training delivered at client sites. Subsidy channels through OOM and A+O training funds can reduce employer net costs by approximately 50%. STODT's technology stack includes AR/MR glasses for machine instruction, VR simulation for CNC programming practice, and SolidWorks CAD/CAM in the BBL 4 curriculum. The company holds AUKOM and Heidenhain certifications, NRTO membership, and partnerships within regional manufacturing ecosystems (TechWise Twente, TechOost, ChipTech Twente Talent) alongside academic partner Saxion.

STODT's go-to-market combines sales-led direct employer outreach with event-driven recruitment via monthly information evenings and information sessions at its training centers, supplemented by digital marketing (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube) and SEO. Named enterprise customers include DAF Trucks (90-employee Engine Factory cohort), VDL ETG T&D Hengelo, Tuinte, AMCA, Menzing, and Nefit Industrial, spanning commercial vehicles, semiconductor equipment, high-tech manufacturing, hydraulic controls, precision equipment, and industrial manufacturing verticals.

Name

STODT

Legal name

STODT

Website

https://stodt.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

STODT is a Dutch technical vocational training provider, founded circa 1985, specializing in machining and measurement technology for the manufacturing sector. It serves Dutch employers and individuals through accredited BBL diploma programs, modular CNC and metrology courses, and customized in-company training across three locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Vocational Training (Machining and Metrology)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Manual Machining (Lathe, Mill, Grinding) (EDAOAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training (EDAOADAH), Metal Cutting, Fit-Up & Layout (Oxy-Fuel/Plasma/Saw) Training (EDAOADAE), Industrial Manufacturing (EDABALAP)

Keywords

• Technical vocational training
• CNC machining courses
• Metrology training
• BBL manufacturing education
• In-company machining training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hengelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BBL Training Programs: BBL (Beroepsbegeleidende Leerweg) vocational training programs where students work 4 days and study 1 day per week. STODT charges tuition for these accredited MBO-level programs (levels 3 and 4) in machining and manufacturing technology.
2. Short Courses and Workshops: Short technical courses (7-32 sessions) in CNC programming, measurement techniques, technical business administration, and operational excellence. Prices range from €2,195 to €16,450 depending on program length.
3. Customized In-Company Training (Maatwerk): Tailored training programs developed specifically for individual company needs. Programs are customized in content, location, and timing based on client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STODT delivers technical vocational training in machining and measurement technologies for the Dutch manufacturing sector, including accredited MBO-level BBL diploma programs, modular short courses in CNC programming and metrology, and fully customized in-company training. Courses are delivered at three training centers and on customer sites, blending classroom instruction with hands-on practice on industrial CNC machines and augmented/mixed reality tools.

Product overview

STODT is a Dutch technical vocational training provider ('technische bedrijfsopleider') offering a portfolio of BBL (work-integrated learning) programmes, modular courses, and custom incompany training in machining and metrology. Its core products span two BBL vocational diploma programmes (BBL 3 Allround Precisieverspaner and BBL 4 Verspaningstechnoloog), a bridging programme for career changers, CNC programming courses covering Fanuc, Heidenhain, and Siemens controls, AUKOM-certified metrology courses (form & position tolerances, geometric measurement, calibration), and a Technical Business Administration course for manufacturing. These are supplemented by workshops and fully customizable maatwerk (incompany) training. STODT also provides a CNC aptitude test and career counselling/retraining services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BBL 3 Allround Medewerker Productietechniek - Precisieverspaner An MBO level 3 vocational (BBL) programme in which participants learn to independently set up CNC programmes and produce using CNC-controlled production machines, covering CNC turning or milling (Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens), mechanical measurement techniques, and geometric tolerances. Nationally recognized MBO diploma issued via ROC van Twente or ROC van Amsterdam.
• BBL 4 Productietechnicus - Verspaningstechnoloog An MBO level 4 practical and project-driven vocational programme providing insight into modern machining, CNC machine operation and programming, CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks), tool management, and production cell operations. Leads to an MBO level 4 diploma plus CSWA, AUKOM 1, and STODT certificates. Priced at €16,450 for the complete 2-year program (all-in price for 1-year execution).
• Schakelprogramma Zij-instromers in de Verspaning A bridging programme for newcomers to machining or career changers wanting to become all-round machinists. Covers theory and practice of turning and milling, machining techniques, materials, fixturing, contour calculation, measuring tools, and technical drawing reading. Priced at €5,225 excluding VAT, 10 sessions totaling 20 half-days.
• Cursus CNC Draaien Fanuc A practical skills course in producing parts using CNC-controlled turning machines, covering DIN-ISO programming, G- and M-functions, linear/circular movements, tool radius compensation, and cycles for grooving, drilling, and tapping. Priced at €3,650 excluding VAT, 7 classroom sessions of 9:00–16:30.
• Cursus CNC Frezen Heidenhain A practical skills course in producing parts using CNC-controlled milling machines with Heidenhain controls (TNC530, TNC620, TNC640, TNC7). Covers Klartext dialogue, plane selection, M-functions, milling radius compensation, cycles, labels, and jump/repeat functions. STODT is a certified Heidenhain partner.
• Meetcursussen (Meetopleidingen) Practical measurement courses covering the entire production cycle from design through production to quality control. Includes AUKOM 1 (coordinate measuring machine basics), GD&T (form and position tolerances), geometric measurement techniques, calibration of mechanical measuring instruments, and Calypso form and position tolerances. STODT is an AUKOM-certified training provider.
• AUKOM Opleidingen Internationally recognized training standards for coordinate measuring technology. AUKOM is the only accredited training standard in coordinate measuring technology, covering levels 1 through 3, provided in Dutch, German, and English.
• Cursus Technische Bedrijfskunde voor de Maakindustrie A course covering organization environment and project management, operational production control, operational excellence, Industry 4.0, and personal effectiveness. Priced at €6,295 excluding VAT, delivered over approximately 1 year with 32 weekly sessions.
• Cursus Operational Excellence A course on efficient production processes using the operational excellence model as a framework. Covers alignment of organizational goals, products, primary processes, information, and organization. Priced at €2,195 excluding VAT, 6 sessions from 9:00–16:00, including final assignment.
• Workshops Shorter workshop-format training sessions complementing the longer course and programme offerings, delivered at STODT's training facilities.
• Maatwerk / Incompany Training Customized training programmes tailored to an organization's specific needs, delivered at the client's location or at STODT's facilities. Subjects can be selected independently and adapted to the organization's working methods, equipment, and quality standards.
• CNC Geschiktheidstest An aptitude test that determines whether candidates are suitable for training as CNC operators, assessing spatial insight, logic, arithmetic, technical insight, and social skills through written and oral components. Priced on request, 1 session of approximately 2 hours, includes competence report and suitability assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive nationally recognized MBO diploma from ROC van Twente or ROC van Amsterdam
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ROC van TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 35-year partnership for joint BBL 3 and BBL 4 student education in machining. Facility sharing of educational resources and spaces. Strategic cooperation within TechWise Twente cooperative and in jointly developed BOL 4 Precision Technology program.
• ROC van AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for joint BBL 3 and BBL 4 student education in machining at the Best location. Facility sharing and strategic cooperation at ACTT (Advanced Technology Training Center).
• TechWise TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative bringing together OBM, SMEOT, REMO, STODT, ROC van Twente, and Saxion to develop new technical education. Actively collects educational needs from individual companies and broader sector issues to develop tailored solutions.
• TechOostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private ecosystem in East Netherlands addressing business challenges. Develops customized development trajectories with STODT and Saxion for manufacturing companies in chiptech and machining industry.
• SaxioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences partner in TechOost project 'Vakmanschap en ondernemend gedrag'. Lecturer Employability Transition department contributes scientific insights through Smart Skills@Scale research program.
• ChipTech Twente TalentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports scaling of vocational training programs based on successful pilots. Enables expansion of craftsmanship development trajectories to additional companies in the region.
• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)coreOthersOrganization that registers recognized training companies (leerbedrijven). BBL students must work at an SBB-recognized company to participate in BBL programs.
• OOM (Opleiding en Ontwikkeling Metaalbewerking)minorOthersTraining fund providing subsidies for metalworking sector employees. BBL training qualifies for OOM subsidy, potentially reducing costs by approximately 50%.
• A+OminorOthersTraining fund providing subsidies for metalworking sector. Companies can apply for A+O contributions to offset BBL and other training costs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ROC van Twente: Regional public vocational education center (MBO) and STODT's 35+ year partner for joint BBL 3/4 programs. Overlaps directly with STODT on curriculum and students while also competing for state-funded training volumes.
• Festo Didactic: Global industrial automation and mechatronics training provider with vocational curricula, simulation tools, and certified programs. Broader in scope than STODT but addresses the same industrial upskilling market.
• ROC van Amsterdam: Regional public MBO college and STODT's partner at the Best location for BBL 3/4 training. Competes with STODT on publicly subsidized vocational pathways while collaborating on the ACTT advanced technology center.
• Siemens SITRAIN: Global industrial training arm of Siemens offering factory automation, CNC, and digital industry courses. Comparable to STODT in CNC/Sinemens control training (covered in STODT's portfolio) but at vastly larger scale and global reach.
• Heidenhain Training: CNC control manufacturer and STODT's certified partner, which also runs its own training programs for TNC controls. Directly comparable in the CNC training niche, with the advantage of owning the underlying control technology.
• Pilz Training: Internationally active technical training provider specializing in machinery safety, automation, and operator certification. Comparable to STODT as a vendor-certified trainer serving industrial employers.

Emerging players

• Tooling U-SME: US-based digital manufacturing training provider with online and blended courses for machinists, CNC operators, and quality technicians. Comparable in curriculum focus to STODT but distributed via online rather than in-person academies.

Direct peers

• VAPRO Training: Dutch vocational training provider focused on technical process operators and industrial skills. Closest Dutch-headquartered peer to STODT in scope, operating a similar BBL/work-study model with nationally recognized credentials.
• Gilde Opleidingen: Dutch vocational training group offering technical and BBL programs across multiple sectors. Comparable to STODT in operating model (private vocational training, BBL pathways) and Dutch regional employer focus.

Regional players

• AMRC Training Centre: UK-based advanced manufacturing training provider affiliated with the University of Sheffield AMRC. Comparable to STODT as a high-end, employer-facing apprenticeship and upskilling provider for precision manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stodt

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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