TC Academy post-hbo

What TC Academy post-hbo does

TC Academy post-hbo (TC Academy B.V.) is a small-scale Dutch professional education institute founded in 2009 by Suzanne Vanca, headquartered in Rotterdam with additional training locations in Utrecht and Zwolle. The academy delivers Post-HBO accredited training programs for aspiring professional coaches and trainers, including a 13-day Coach program (€6,200), an extended 17-day Coach+ program (€6,750), Trainer, Career Coach, Youth Coach, and Child Coach programs, with pricing ranging from €5,150 to €6,990. The proprietary blended learning methodology combines classroom instruction (8–17 days), online e-learning modules (3 days), intervision peer-learning meetings, supervised coaching practice with real coachees, and a personal development plan (POP) with logbook to track competency growth. All programs culminate in CPION-issued Post-HBO diplomas accredited by SPHBO, enabling graduates to pursue professional registration with NOBCO, NOLOC, and LVSC.

The business operates a dual-channel model: direct-to-consumer enrollment via website and phone sales targeting individual working professionals, alongside B2B corporate training for organizations including ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Dutch National Police, Amsterdam UMC, TNO, and municipalities of Rotterdam and The Hague. Program fees constitute the primary revenue stream on a one-time license basis, with installment payment options, early-bird discounts, and UWV reimbursement partnerships expanding accessibility. The company holds CRKBO registration confirming quality standards and is led by founder Suzanne Vanca with a team of approximately six employees supported by a network of practicing trainers and coaches. Marketing is executed through a sales-led approach combining content marketing, social media, alumni referrals, and online introduction meetings. The company has trained over 1,500 professionals since founding and maintains a 9.0 rating on Springest from 53 reviews, establishing brand recognition within the Dutch coaching and training market.

Name

TC Academy post-hbo

Legal name

TC Academy B.V.

Website

https://tcacademy.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TC Academy post-hbo is a Dutch private training institute founded in 2009 that delivers SPHBO/CPION-accredited Post-HBO diploma programs for aspiring professional coaches and trainers, serving working professionals and corporate clients including banks, hospitals, and government bodies across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiedam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Post-HBO Training Courses: One-time course fees for professional training programs leading to recognized Post-HBO diplomas. Programs include Coach (€6,200), Coach+ (€6,750), Trainer, Career Coach, Youth Coach, and Child Coach courses. Payment options include single payment or installment plans (up to 4 terms with €100 surcharge).
2. Online Training Programs: Shorter online courses for specific coaching specializations including Career Coach for Coaches, Youth Coach for Coaches, and Child Coach for Coaches.
3. Follow-up/Advanced Courses: Advanced training programs such as Systemic Work (Systemisch werken) for continuing professional development.
4. Professional Services: Additional services included in training packages such as coaching conversations, mentor sessions, and working with professional actors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TC Academy is a Dutch Post-HBO professional education institute that delivers accredited training programs for aspiring coaches and trainers. Its core offering combines classroom teaching (8-17 days), online e-learning modules, intervision peer sessions, and two practical coaching trajectories with real coachees, leading to SPHBO/CPION-recognized Post-HBO diplomas accepted by NOBCO, NOLOC, and LVSC. Programs include Post-HBO Coach, Coach+, Trainer, Career Coach, Youth Coach, Child Coach tracks, online specializations, and Systemisch werken follow-up training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post-HBO Coach opleiding (Professional Coach Training) 13-day blended Post-HBO coach training program combining classroom teaching, online e-learning, intervision meetings, and two practical coaching trajectories with real coachees. Designed for working professionals seeking a CPION/SPHBO-recognized diploma and NOBCO accreditation pathway. Includes intake, competency test, 4 intervision meetings, coaching conversations, working with actors, and CPION exam.
• Post-HBO Coach+ opleiding (Professional Coach Plus Training) Extended 17-day Post-HBO coach training program for working professionals seeking in-depth coaching, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills. Includes sales plan writing, self-marketing, coaching leadership specialization, and entrepreneurship modules, with 5 intervision meetings and progression toward NOBCO and LVSC accreditation.
• Train de Trainer opleiding (Trainer Training Program) Post-HBO trainer training program designed for HR professionals and existing trainers who want to enhance their training delivery capabilities with a recognized credential. Includes practical teaching skills, group facilitation techniques, and validated training methodology, with prices ranging between €5,450 and €6,990.
• Post-HBO Loopbaancoach opleiding (Career Coach Training) Post-HBO career coach training program for professionals assisting others with career development and transition. Includes a career coaching scan and coaching trajectory, leads to NOLOC-recognized certification as a recognized Career Coach, with average prices between €5,150 and €6,250.
• Post-HBO Jongerencoach opleiding (Youth Coach Training) Post-HBO youth coach training program aimed at childcare workers, teachers, and educational staff who need coaching skills or specialized youth coaching credentials. Designed to help meet regulatory requirements for pedagogical coaching and develop specialized youth coaching competencies.
• Post-HBO Kindercoach opleiding (Child Coach Training) Post-HBO child coach training program for childcare and educational professionals needing to develop specialized child coaching competencies, including mandatory pedagogical coach roles per IKK regulations in Dutch childcare.
• Online Opleidingen (Online Training Programs) Online self-paced coaching training programs for specializations including Career Coach for Coaches, Youth Coach for Coaches, and Child Coach for Coaches. Designed for aspring coaches who want to add specific client-segment specializations (career, youth, children) to their existing coaching practice.
• Systemisch werken (Systemic Work Follow-up Training) Advanced follow-up training program in Systemic Work (Systemisch werken) for certified coaches seeking continuing professional development in systemic coaching approaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ professionals trained since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CPION (Centrum Post Initieel Onderwijs Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPION is the representative of Stichting Post HBO (SPHBO) and issues the official Post-HBO diplomas for graduates. TC Academy is authorized to award these recognized diplomas upon successful completion of programs. Graduates are registered in the National Register of Participants.
• CRKBO (Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality registry for short professional education. TC Academy is registered as meeting standards for student processes, clear information provision, objectives, facilities, complaint procedures, instructor quality, and management quality.
• NOLOCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for Career Professionals. TC Academy's Career Coach program is recognized as relevant for NOLOC certification. Graduates can pursue NOLOC accreditation as recognized Career Coaches.
• NOBCO (Nederlandse Orde van Beroepscoaches)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional coaching association. After completing the Coach or Coach+ program, graduates can initiate the NOBCO accreditation process. NOBCO accreditation provides additional professional recognition.
• LVSC (Landelijk Verbond van Sociaal Professionals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for social professionals. Coach+ graduates can pursue LVSC accreditation for additional professional credentials in social coaching fields.
• Caesar Groep (Utrecht Venue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining venue partner providing facilities at Janssoniuslaan 80 in Utrecht for classroom-based training sessions.
• UWVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployee Insurance Agency. TC Academy has a collaboration agreement allowing WW recipients, with work coach approval, to receive full reimbursement for their training programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Europees Instituut: Dutch post-HBO training organization offering accredited coaching and trainer programs with blended learning formats. Operates in the same niche with similar accreditation pathways.
• Phoenix Opleidingen: Dutch post-HBO training institute offering coach, trainer, and career-related certifications. Directly comparable curriculum and target segment to TC Academy.
• ICM Opleidingen: Dutch training provider with a broad Post-HBO portfolio including coaching, management, and trainer programs. Overlaps directly with TC Academy's course catalog and small-group approach.
• Van Harte & Lingsma: Dutch post-HBO coaching and training provider offering accredited coach and trainer certifications. Closely comparable in program structure (CPION-aligned diplomas, blended learning) and target customer (working professionals seeking credentials).
• Schouten & Nelissen: One of the largest Dutch training and coaching institutes, offering accredited Post-HBO and corporate coaching programs. Directly competes with TC Academy in the NL coaching certification market but at significantly greater scale.
• HRD Academy: Dutch post-HBO training provider focused on coaching, HR, and people development credentials. Comparable in mission, accreditation orientation, and learner profile.
• House of Coaching: Netherlands-based coaching certification institute offering accredited coach training pathways. Comparable in scale and specialization, competing for the same aspiring professional coaches.

Broad incumbents

• De Baak: Established Dutch leadership and management development institute with executive coaching programs. Broader portfolio and corporate focus, but competes for the same mid-career professional learner and B2B training budgets.

Others

• NOBCO: Dutch professional order for coaches (Nederlandse Orde van Beroepscoaches). Provides the post-graduation accreditation pathway for TC Academy Coach alumni; shapes market standards that define TC Academy's competitive positioning.
• NOLOC: Dutch professional association for career and labor market professionals. Recognizes TC Academy's Career Coach program; functions as both an ecosystem partner and an indirect gatekeeper for the career coaching credential market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbTbYmW9J3cduU9jgRc-Ujw
• Facebookfacebook.com/TCopleidingen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/tcopleidingen
• Instagraminstagram.com/suzanne.vanca

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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