Aertes

What Aertes does

Aertes is a private professional training and education company headquartered in Maastricht, Netherlands, that specializes in certified training programs for the fire safety and security industry. Formed on January 1, 2020, through the merger of BVO Harderwijk b.v. and OCB b.v., the company operates training academies in Harderwijk, Zaltbommel (Netherlands), and Zaventem (Belgium), serving installers, technicians, engineers, designers, facility managers, and emergency response personnel across the Benelux region. Aertes is positioned as a one-stop provider for the full spectrum of fire safety and security installation training.

The portfolio spans roughly 15 specialized technical tracks, including commercial and residential sprinkler systems (Sprinklertechniek, Woningsprinklertechniek), fire detection (BMI) and evacuation alarm (OAI) systems, security systems (MBV/TBV), firefighting techniques, water mist, foam, gas and aerosol suppression, emergency lighting, fire intervention team training, and fire investigation services that incorporate detection dogs, 360-degree scanning, and drone technology. Course prices range from €299 for a one-day ERI program to €2,900 for the 11-day Engineer Sprinklertechniek course. Delivery combines classroom instruction, hands-on practical components (e.g., 21 practical assignments at Vakwijs facilities), and a digital learning environment (e-learning platform), with content aligned to Dutch and Belgian certification schemes (CCV, VBB, BOSEC, BORG, VRKI).

Aertes generates revenue through per-participant course fees under a pay-as-you-go model, in-company training contracts for groups of six or more, and adjacent consulting (PvE, UPD, evacuation planning) and fire investigation services. The direct-to-consumer model relies on a website-based course calendar and online registration system, supplemented by direct sales for corporate engagements. The company maintains core partnerships with authorized examination bodies (EBI, IBEX, ISAC, CIBV) that administer official certification exams tied to its courses, and collaborates with industry associations such as FVN and VSI on competency profile development incorporated into CCV-VBB 5.0. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or stock exchange listing.

Name

Aertes

Legal name

Aertes

Website

https://aertes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aertes is a private Benelux fire safety and security training provider offering certified courses in sprinkler, fire detection, evacuation, security, firefighting, and fire investigation across the Netherlands and Belgium, serving installers, engineers, and facility professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Fire Safety and Security Training

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE)

Keywords

• Fire safety training
• Sprinkler system certification
• Security systems education
• Fire detection training
• Professional certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Harderwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Aertes generates revenue through providing professional training courses in fire safety, sprinkler systems, detection and evacuation systems, and security systems. Revenue comes from course fees, exam fees, and in-company training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aertes provides certified professional training and consulting services across the full spectrum of fire safety and security disciplines. The company delivers instructor-led and e-learning courses covering sprinkler systems (commercial and residential), fire detection, evacuation alarms, security systems, water mist, foam suppression, gas suppression, aerosol suppression, firefighting, emergency lighting, and electric vehicle fire hazards. Certifications are aligned with CCV, VBB, BOSEC, and BORG schemes and lead to officially recognized credentials in the Netherlands and Belgium. The portfolio is complemented by consulting services (programme of requirements, user product documentation, evacuation plans, risk management) and fire investigation services using specialized tools such as detection dogs, 360-degree scanners, and drones.

Product overview

Aertes is an education and training provider specializing in fire safety and security, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional certification programs. The company provides training across multiple fire protection domains including sprinkler systems (residential and commercial), fire detection and evacuation alarm systems, security systems, firefighting techniques, and fire investigation services. The product portfolio includes branded training tracks such as Monteur Sprinklertechniek, Junior/Engineer Sprinklertechniek, Projecteringsdeskundige BMI/OAI, and specialized courses in watermist, foam suppression, gas suppression, and aerosol technologies. Aertes operates a digital learning environment (e-learning platform) alongside traditional classroom-based training, serving professionals in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sprinklertechniek Opleidingen

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alfa-collegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024New partnership in the Netherlands announced in May 2024, expanding Aertes' training network in Dutch vocational education.
• DNA NextminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024New partnership announced in May 2024 for Aertes Nederland, expanding training offerings in the Dutch market.
• Vakwijs Den BoschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakwijs Den Bosch provides the practical training facilities for the Monteur Sprinklertechniek - inclusief praktijk course. The partnership enables hands-on installation training components, including 21 practical assignments at Vakwijs facilities.
• ExamenBureau Installatietechniek (EBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBI is the examination bureau that administers official certification exams for Aertes courses. Exams are aligned with CCV certification schemes for sprinkler, fire detection, and security systems.
• IBEXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEX is an authorized examination institution for certification exams related to evacuation alarm systems (OAI) and fire detection systems (BMI).
• ISACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAC is an authorized examination institution for certification exams for fire detection and evacuation alarm systems.
• CIBVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBV is responsible for administering exams for Blusgastechniek (Extinguishing Gas Technology) courses, including F-gas certification.
• Veiligheidsregio Utrecht (Brandweer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the fire department of the Safety Region Utrecht to develop the 'Inleiding in de Sprinklertechniek' course, incorporating practical input from operational firefighting expertise.
• Veiligheidsregio Gelderland Midden (Brandweer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the 'Toegepaste Sprinklerbeveiliging' course with practical input from the regional fire department, including real-world cases and theoretical modules.
• Federatie Veilig Nederland (FVN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAertes participated in developing competency profiles for watermark mist technology in collaboration with FVN and VSI, which are incorporated into CCV certification schemes.
• Verenigde Sprinkler Installateurs (VSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSI collaborated on developing competency profiles for watermark mist technology, which are now part of the CCV-certificatieschema Leveren VBB-installaties versie 5.0.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kiwa: Kiwa is a Netherlands-headquartered global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company that operates across fire safety, security, and building services. While much broader than Aertes, it competes in certification exam administration, training, and conformity assessment for the same CCV-recognized disciplines.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a global testing and certification organization with a substantial fire safety and security systems portfolio. While operating across many industries, it offers competing training and certification services for installers and designers of suppression, detection, and security systems across European markets.
• UL Solutions: UL Solutions is a global safety science organization offering testing, certification, and training for fire protection and security products. It serves overlapping customer segments (manufacturers, installers, regulators) and competes for institutional training budgets in fire safety certification.
• Efectis: Efectis is a European fire testing, certification, and engineering consultancy operating across France, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the UK. It overlaps with Aertes on fire investigation, suppression system assessment, and certification support services for the same European customer base.
• Securitas Training Services: Securitas offers security training (MBV/TBV-aligned installer and technician courses) in the Netherlands and Belgium through its training academy. It competes with Aertes' security systems training portfolio while leveraging the broader Securitas brand and customer base.

Direct peers

• NIBHV: NIBHV is a Dutch training and certification body focused on fire safety, emergency response, and security installation. It offers overlapping CCV-aligned certification training for installers and security professionals in the Netherlands, making it the closest direct competitor to Aertes in the Dutch market.
• IFV (Instituut Fysieke Veiligheid): IFV is the Dutch institute for physical safety that trains fire service personnel and incident response professionals. It offers adjacent firefighting, intervention team, and emergency response training in the same Dutch regulatory environment as Aertes, competing for the same instructor talent and corporate training budgets.

Regional players

• VdS Schadenverhütung: VdS is Germany's leading independent fire protection and security certification institution, offering training and certification for sprinkler, detection, and suppression professionals. It is a strong comparable on training curriculum and certification scheme alignment, though it primarily serves the German market rather than directly competing in NL/BE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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