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The Netherlands needs

Receive our brochure full of practical training courses for the infrastructure sector. Discover which courses suit your role and what you need to grow into a project manager, certified professional, or specialist.

  • All courses in one overview
  • Clear explanation per grade and level
  • Practical, current and future-proof
  • Specially for adults with practical experience

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Browse through our brochure and discover at a glance which training course suits your role in infrastructure.

Why SOMA Business Training?

For over 75 years, SOMA Bedrijfsopleidingen has been the leading training provider for the infrastructure sector, offering accredited training programs and strong ties with companies.

SOMA Business Training annually trains more than 10.000 students

We train more than 10.000 students annually

Recognized and certified by Cedeo for quality and customer satisfaction

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Personal & Practical: teachers from the field, committed guidance, attention for you

Featured courses

Together on the road to craftsmanship

Infrastructure Executive / Supervisor

1 year (assistant) - 3 years
's-Hertogenbosch and other

Industry-recognized diploma or MBO level 4 (OCW-recognized)

During this training, you'll learn how to manage an entire infrastructure project from start to finish. Your most important task is ensuring everything runs smoothly. You'll organize, lead, and supervise the team. As a project manager, you'll be responsible for the planning from the very beginning of a project. You'll determine who works, what materials and machinery are needed, and ensure everything is in the right place on time.
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Operator Earthmoving wheel loader and hydraulic excavator UK

Hydraulic Excavator Earthmoving Operator

Approx. 1 to 1,5 years
Harderwijk and others

Industry-recognized diploma

In this industry-recognized training program, you'll gain practical experience with your employer and attend theoretical Saturday classes with us. Afterward, you'll be certified as a hydraulic excavator operator. You'll learn all the necessary skills.
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Gas fitter inside

Gas, Water and Heat Distribution Engineer

approx. 1 year
Harderwijk and others

MBO diploma level 2

Technical professionals are desperately needed. With this OCW-accredited training program, which follows the guidelines of VIAG, KIAD, VeWa, and CKB, you'll secure yourself a job. So choose this program now in the field of gas, water, and/or heating. The program takes approximately one year, depending on your level and pace.
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e-driver

Electrically powered machine fitter (NEN9140)

7 days
Harderwijk and others

Certificate (NEN9140-vp)

Take the next step into the world of electric drive technology! In this practical training course, you'll learn all about the maintenance and repair of electrically powered mobile equipment, specifically for earthmoving and infrastructure. Stay up-to-date and develop into a specialist in this rapidly growing field.
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Much more…

Our offerings extend beyond what we highlight here. Use the search filter at the top of our website to quickly find the right program or course, or browse the brochure, which briefly describes all the programs.

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    Featured courses

    e-driver

    Electrically powered machine fitter (NEN9140)

    7 days
    Harderwijk and others

    Certificate (NEN9140-vp)

    Take the next step into the world of electric drive technology! In this practical training course, you'll learn all about the maintenance and repair of electrically powered mobile equipment, specifically for earthmoving and infrastructure. Stay up-to-date and develop into a specialist in this rapidly growing field.
    View the course
    Operator Earthmoving wheel loader and hydraulic excavator UK

    Hydraulic Excavator Earthmoving Operator

    Approx. 1 to 1,5 years
    Harderwijk and others

    Industry-recognized diploma

    In this industry-recognized training program, you'll gain practical experience with your employer and attend theoretical Saturday classes with us. Afterward, you'll be certified as a hydraulic excavator operator. You'll learn all the necessary skills.
    View the course
    Gas fitter inside

    Gas, Water and Heat Distribution Engineer

    approx. 1 year
    Harderwijk and others

    MBO diploma level 2

    Technical professionals are desperately needed. With this OCW-accredited training program, which follows the guidelines of VIAG, KIAD, VeWa, and CKB, you'll secure yourself a job. So choose this program now in the field of gas, water, and/or heating. The program takes approximately one year, depending on your level and pace.
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    Together on the road to craftsmanship

    Infrastructure Executive / Supervisor

    1 year (assistant) - 3 years
    's-Hertogenbosch and other

    Industry-recognized diploma or MBO level 4 (OCW-recognized)

    During this training, you'll learn how to manage an entire infrastructure project from start to finish. Your most important task is ensuring everything runs smoothly. You'll organize, lead, and supervise the team. As a project manager, you'll be responsible for the planning from the very beginning of a project. You'll determine who works, what materials and machinery are needed, and ensure everything is in the right place on time.
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    Our account managers

    Region Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe and Overijssel

    René Berghuis

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    r.berghuis@somabedrijfsopleidingen.nl

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    +06 - 4561 1892

    Frans, account manager at SOMA Bedrijfsopleidingen, helps with all questions about training in the infrastructure sector.

    Gelderland, North Holland and Flevoland region

    Frans Seelen

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    f.seelen@somabedrijfsopleidingen.nl

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    +06 - 1007 8031

    Esther, account manager at SOMA Business Training, during a meeting about infrastructure training

    Region Utrecht, South Holland, Brabant, Limburg and Zeeland

    Esther van 't Zelfde

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    e.vantzelfde@somabedrijfsopleidingen.nl

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    +06 - 2155 3076

    FAQ

    Do I have to pay immediately upon registration?

    No, payment is made after the invoice is sent. This is usually done after the start date has been scheduled and begins within two months.

    Your motivation is paramount. And perhaps you have extensive work experience in civil engineering, road construction, and/or hydraulic engineering. If you'd like to be sure the program is a good fit for you, please feel free to contact us. by email or by phone: 0341-499450 (during working hours).

    We offer a number of courses in several locations in the Netherlands, such as Harderwijk, Amsterdam,
    Bilthoven, 's-Hertogenbosch, Zwolle, Schiedam, and Waddinxveen. The various locations where you can register are listed under the course dates.

    The training (assistant) infrastructure manager / supervisor can be followed on a working day during the day or in the evening. View the course dates which training starts when.

    For OCW-accredited programs, practical training is a key component. These practical training hours (or work placement assignments) must be completed at an SBB-accredited training company.

    Based on a previously obtained diploma, it is possible to be exempted from certain courses. You can request exemptions from the examination board. You can submit a written request to: examens@somabedrijfsopleidingen.nlPlease attach copies of supporting documents. If necessary, the examination board may request additional information (oral or written).

    Other participants about SOMA training courses

    I found it a very educational course. The teachers were all qualified and some

    Experience about the training (Assistant) Site Manager – Supervisor (Infrastructure)

    W. van Heijningen

    Good education with many disciplines in infrastructure, fun and educational.

    Experience about the training (Assistant) Site Manager – Supervisor (Infrastructure)

    W. Wind

    Recommended good school

    Experience about the training (Assistant) Site Manager – Supervisor (Infrastructure)

    Y. Tchicoty

    Subject-oriented interesting fun

    Experience about the training (Assistant) Site Manager – Supervisor (Infrastructure)

    G. Sahin

    The training was very informative. The way the lessons are taught makes it easy to remember the material. I would recommend Soma Business Training to everyone.

    Experience about the training (Assistant) Site Manager – Supervisor (Infrastructure)

    J. van Rooij

    I come from a different industry and I think it is important that I continue to develop for a specific position

    Experience about the training (Assistant) Site Manager – Supervisor (Infrastructure)

    R. Wessels

    Interesting, clear and educational.

    Experience about the training Drill master.

     

    Mr. Master

    The training is well-organized and paced appropriately. The company cafeteria is perfect, with excellent products.

    Experience about the training Drilling Master Deep Drilling

    Vaessen

    Good targeted course.

    Experience about the training All-round Mobile Equipment Mechanic

    The course was good. The instructor explained everything clearly. He answered all our questions thoroughly. He explained all the course material well in class.

    Experience about the training Cable layer