What Studium does

Studium B.V. is a Dutch technical training institute founded in 2014 in Bunschoten-Spakenburg / Amersfoort, the Netherlands. The company was established following market research conducted on behalf of maritime installation company Heinen & Hopman, which identified that standard technical education programs did not align with the daily work of HVAC-R technicians. Studium addresses this gap by offering practice-oriented certification and foundation courses in refrigeration (koeltechniek), climate technology (klimaattechniek), electrical engineering (elektrotechniek), installation technology (installatietechniek), logistics and safety (logistiek & veiligheid), and soft skills, with a consistent 50/50 theory-to-practice ratio delivered in dedicated practice facilities using real refrigeration machines and air handling units.

The core curriculum centers on legally mandated Dutch and EU certifications — F-gassen Category 1 and 2, the newer A1/A2 refrigerant certificates, natural refrigerants including CO2 (ACB-CO2, NPR7601:2020), VCA safety (B-VCA, VOL-VCA), and NEN 3140 electrical safety — administered in partnership with the independent examination bureau STEK. Course unit pricing ranges from €300 (VCA basis, 2 sessions) to €3,750 (Klimaattechniek Ontwerpen, 20 sessions), with a €250 enrollment deposit and separately billed exam fees; pass rates are reported at 90–97% by program.

Studium serves two overlapping customer segments: individual technical professionals and tradespeople seeking mandatory certifications or career advancement, and installation / HVAC-R companies needing workforce upskilling via incompany B2B programs. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market with self-serve website enrollment, free Friday information sessions at the Amersfoort practice facility, inside-sales study advisors, and a channel partnership with Vakwijs for regional expansion into Den Bosch. The company holds NVKL "Erkende Opleider" accreditation, reports a 92% aggregate pass rate and a 10/10 score across 211 reviews on the Klantenvertellen platform, and employs approximately 73 staff across four locations.

Name

Studium

Legal name

Studium B.V.

Website

https://studium.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Studium B.V. is a Netherlands-based technical training institute founded in 2014, delivering hands-on HVAC-R, refrigeration, electrical, climate, and safety certification courses to Dutch technicians and installation companies, with NVKL accreditation and a 92% aggregate pass rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Vocational Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Fabrication/Installation (EDAOACAH), Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM), Electrician Training (Residential & Commercial) (EDAOABAA)

Keywords

• Technical vocational training
• Refrigeration certification
• HVAC-R education
• Electrical safety training
• Incompany workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Technical training programs and courses: Studium generates revenue by delivering fee-based technical training programs and courses across multiple domains (refrigeration, climate technology, electrical engineering, installation technology, logistics & safety, and soft skills). Revenue is one-time per course enrollment, with examination fees charged separately. Incompany (B2B) training for corporate clients is also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Studium is a Dutch technical training institute that delivers practice-oriented vocational courses preparing technicians for legally required certifications in refrigeration (F-gassen, A1/A2, CO2), climate technology, electrical engineering, VCA safety, installation technology, and soft skills. Programs are delivered at physical training facilities in Amersfoort and Bunschoten-Spakenburg, with a 50/50 theory-to-practice ratio using real equipment, and examinations handled by the independent bureau STEK. The institute also provides customized incompany (B2B) training for installation and technical services companies.

Product overview

Studium is a technical training institute offering practice-oriented courses in refrigeration (koeltechniek), climate technology (klimaattechniek), electrical engineering (elektrotechniek), installation technology (installatietechniek), and logistics & safety (logistiek & veiligheid). The core product portfolio centers on F-gassen refrigerant certifications (Category 1 and 2), the newer A1 and A2 refrigerant certificates, natural refrigerant training (CO2), climate technology, VCA safety training, and soft skills courses. The portfolio is organized as a multi-category course catalog where courses range from certification preparation programs (F-Gassen Categorie 1/2, A1 Certificaat) to general foundational courses (Koeltechniek Algemeen, Klimaattechniek Algemeen). Studium differentiates through its practical, hands-on approach with a 50/50 theory-to-practice ratio and a personal advisory service (Informatiesessie) to guide course selection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• F-Gassen Categorie 1
• F-Gassen Categorie 2
• Natuurlijke Koudemiddelen ACB – CO2 C1
• F-gassen A1 Certificaat
• A1 met Vrijstellingen
• Koeltechniek Algemeen
• Klimaattechniek Algemeen
• Cursus VCA Basis (B-VCA)
• Cursus VCA voor Leidinggevenden (VOL-VCA)
• Informatiesessie
• Basis Elektrotechniek
• Incompany (B2B) Training
• Bootcamp Koudetechniek

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-97% pass rate across programs, enabling technicians to obtain required certifications efficiently
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered foundational and core.

• Heinen & HopmanfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Studium was founded in mid-2014 following research conducted on behalf of Heinen & Hopman, a maritime installation company in Bunschoten. Heinen & Hopman's core business in the maritime sector revealed that standard technical training programs poorly suited their needs. This research identified a market gap that led directly to Studium's founding. The relationship represents the foundational inspiration for Studium's existence.
• VakwijscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudium and Vakwijs, both established technical training providers, expanded their collaboration to Den Bosch. This partnership increases regional coverage of technical training programs across the Netherlands, allowing both organizations to serve a broader geographic customer base.
• STEKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEK is the qualified and independent examination bureau used by Studium for all official certification exams (F-gassen, A1/A2, CO2, ammonia, etc.). After completing exams, STEK shares results with Studium. This partnership ensures certification exams meet regulatory standards and are administered by an accredited third party.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dirksen Opleidingen: Dutch training provider specializing in technical, safety, and installation courses for working professionals. Dirksen's VCA, electrical, and installation programs directly compete with Studium's B2B and individual offerings in the same Dutch mid-market employer segment.
• Vakwijs: Dutch technical training provider that operates as a direct channel partner and competitor to Studium. Both deliver practice-oriented technical courses in installation, HVAC-R, and electrical domains, and the recent Den Bosch collaboration shows they are functionally substitutable in the market.

Emerging players

• NTI (Nederlandse Technische Industrieopleiding): Dutch vocational training provider with a strong distance-learning and blended-learning model, including technical and installation programs. NTI is more theory- and digitally-led than Studium, but increasingly overlaps in VCA, electrical, and installation categories, especially for geographically remote students.

Broad incumbents

• ROVC: One of the largest technical and vocational training providers in the Netherlands, offering courses across installation, electrical, refrigeration, and broader technical trades. ROVC competes with Studium for incompany corporate training contracts and individual enrollments, but at significantly larger scale and with a broader portfolio.
• NCOI Groep: Largest private education group in the Netherlands, covering vocational, professional, and degree-level programs. NCOI's technical and safety-related programs overlap with Studium's installation, electrical, and VCA offerings, particularly in the B2B employer-paid segment.
• ROC (Regionaal Opleidingscentrum): Network of publicly funded regional vocational colleges in the Netherlands that deliver MBO-level technical training, including installation, electrical, and refrigeration tracks. ROC institutions are the public-sector alternative to Studium, especially for entry-level technicians and subsidized learners.

Regional players

• STC Group: Maritime and technical training group based in the Netherlands that delivers practice-oriented technical courses, including refrigeration and engine-room systems. STC overlaps with Studium on the maritime-installation heritage (notably Heinen & Hopman's domain) and on regulated technical certifications.

Others

• Bohn Stafleu van Loghum (BSL): Dutch vocational and healthcare training publisher and provider. While BSL is strongest in healthcare, its training infrastructure and B2B employer relationships place it as an adjacent competitor in the regulated training and certification market in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StudiumEemland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDWcpET8fZF8yPWEyOSlj6A
• Facebookfacebook.com/Studium-611705422290773
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studium-eemland

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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