Expertise for public spaces

You strive for a sustainable living environment; we provide the expertise required for it.

Receive our brochure immediately, packed with current training courses for the public sector. Discover how people can advance to become a site supervisor, certified tradesperson, or specialist, and prepare the team for the daily practice of tomorrow.

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

    Industry-recognized diploma

    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.
    ASSESSMENT OF PAVING OR PUBLIC SPACE
    1 day
    Harderwijk and others

    Certificate of participation

    During the course, your employee will learn how to prevent dangerous situations by assessing and replacing or repairing paving in a timely manner. The course is aimed at employees and supervisors responsible for the management and maintenance of public spaces.
    working safely along the road
    1 day
    's-Hertogenbosch and other

    Certificate

    Roadworks along the road pose various risks, both for road users and road workers. Because work in progress affects the driving behavior of road users, roadworks require specific safety measures.
    Environmental street
    2 days
    Harderwijk and others

    Certificate

    A practical course to work safely, responsibly, and efficiently with a hydraulic excavator. We offer this course for novice, experienced, and highly experienced operators. It covers the latest safety requirements, the machine itself, and practical skills. After a successful practical assessment, an official SOMA certificate can be obtained.

    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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      Our account managers

      Region Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe and Overijssel

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

      Gelderland, North Holland and Flevoland region

      Frans Seelen
      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

      FAQ

      Can you help brainstorm a training plan or annual schedule?

      Yes, we do this regularly for municipalities and other government bodies. Together, we look at the organization, roles, and development needs. Based on this, a training plan can be drawn up that helps justify budgets and the structural development of employees.. Please contact one of the following for this: our account managers, by email or call us on 0341-499450 (during office hours).

      Our training courses are aimed at various roles within the public space, such as site managers, supervisors, public space management staff, and project leaders. For each course, we indicate which target group it is most suitable for. If in doubt, we are happy to advise you on which training course best suits the relevant employees. Please contact one of us for this. our account managers, by email or call us on 0341-499450 (during office hours).

      Yes, customization is entirely possible. Consider specific tasks, equipment, or situations relevant to the organization. The course content is tailored in consultation to ensure it aligns optimally with the employees' practical realities.

      Please contact one of the following for this: our account managers, by email or call us on 0341-499450 (during office hours).

      Yes, many of our courses can be provided on-site. This is efficient when training multiple employees simultaneously and ensures that the content aligns directly with their specific work situation.

      Together, we look at the most suitable solution.

      Please contact one of the following for this: our account managers, by email or call us on 0341-499450 (during office hours).

      Our training courses take place in Harderwijk, at regional locations, or in-company at the organization itself. Depending on the course and your requirements, the most suitable format is chosen jointly.

      Some courses are scheduled at fixed times, while others are organized on request or in-company.

      In that case, the schedule is tailored to the wishes and availability of the organization.

      Please contact one of the following for this: our account managers, by email or call us on 0341-499450 (during office hours).

      Other government agencies on SOMA training courses