Blue Road Academy solves skills gaps and talent shortages so that every company can harness the transformative power of cloud technology and AI.
Our Values.
Community
There is no such thing as a self-made professional - we all have had someone who has helped us get to where we are today. This is the power of community. We believe in bringing people together, bring people along, and bringing out the very best potential in the people with whom we work.
Performance
We believe that there is always room for growth. We do not settle. We continually focus on lasting improvements. We are life long learners. We work to ensure the highest quality and professionalism in all that we do.
Trust
Trust comes by foot and leaves on horseback. We instil the highest sense of integrity and accountability in order to earn and keep the trust of our community. We are committed to establishing long term relationships with
those who share our values.
Inspiration
The world is not a fair place and neither is tech. Challenging the status quo is what inspires us. We are not afraid to think and do different. We question, we dare, and we act. The stakes are simply too high to bury our heads in the sand.
Our Results.
549
Participants who have
completed our programs
623+
Technical Certifications
achieved by participants
323
Mentors matched 1-on-1
with participants
176
Alumni in a
full time role
SDGs: Education. Employment. Equality.
We are creating an unparalleled environment for newcomers to learn digital skills and accelerate their integration into society.
SDG 4.4
Equitable quality education.
Increase the number of adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
SDG 8.5
Decent work & economic growth.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment
and decent work for all.
SDG 10.2
Reduce Inequality.
Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
Get in touch.
How can we help?
Let's train 1 person.
Founded in Amsterdam in 2018, we started with a clear mission: bridge the growing skills gap between rapidly evolving technology and the professional capabilities organisations need to implement it effectively.
We quickly discovered that traditional training approaches and talent strategies weren't keeping pace with business demands. Starting as an evening initiative, we launched our first program with 5 participants in 2019, focusing on in person, platform-based learning rather than theoretical coding courses.
We have since grown into a strategic partner for organisations across 6 countries and 13 cities in the EU. Our approach has evolved from individual career development to solving enterprise-wide skills challenges through comprehensive team training solutions.
Our award-winning, classroom-based professional training programs provide not only technical knowledge and certifications, but also collaborative learning experiences, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and professional development frameworks that organisations need to build resilient, adaptable tech teams.
Our methodology focuses on platform knowledge and skills over traditional coding. We believe successful technical professionals should be able to develop and integrate applications using low-code and no-code tools. This reflects the current IT landscape for most enterprises - business requirements evolve rapidly, organisations utilise multiple integrated systems, and these platforms must communicate seamlessly. We believe this is the future of enterprise technology.
Ultimately, we aim to transform how organisations approach technical skills development, moving beyond expensive external consultants and wasted e-learning toward building internal capabilities that drive sustainable digital transformation and create competitive advantage.
We overestimate what we can accomplish in 1 year and we underestimate what we can accomplish in 10 years.
Technical skills development is a strategic investment, not a quick fix. Sustainable change takes time to land in the organisation. Teams take time to develop expertise.
Our roadmap to impact includes both quantitative and qualitative outcomes, with an overall goal to build more capable and integrated technical teams where talent is developed internally and opportunities for growth are systematically created.
The current skills landscape presents significant challenges for organisations and teams. Companies face substantial barriers when trying to upskill their existing teams or recruit qualified technical professionals. We believe that access to practical, platform-focused training is essential for sustainable competitive advantage.
Research consistently shows that when teams possess the right technical capabilities, organisations experience more than productivity gains - they see increased innovation capacity, enhanced cross-functional collaboration, improved problem-solving speed, reduced dependency on external vendors, and significantly higher employee retention and satisfaction.
Addressing these organisational challenges and building lasting technical capabilities requires sustained commitment. This is why we focus on long-term partnerships rather than one-time training interventions.
Our impact goal is to develop 5,000 Cloud & AI careers by 2030 - creating measurable business impact for our partner organisations while building a more skilled and representative tech workforce.
Shared priority.
We've analysed the market extensively and engaged with hundreds of L&D leaders, CTOs, and business executives across various industries. From the beginning, we were determined not to become another 'training provider without business outcomes.'
This is why maintaining a direct connection between skills development and measurable business impact remains our core focus - a shared priority for our participants, our organisation, our corporate partners, and the broader community we serve.
We believe in building sustainable careers, not just filling starter jobs. Our alumni advance to strategic roles as IT Administrators, Solutions Consultants, Business Analysts, and Platform Developers with leading organisations across the markets where we operate.
This approach creates lasting value for both individuals and organisations, ultimately improving technical capabilities while reducing long-term dependency on external consultants and contractors, driving even more value back into companies.
Moreover, we integrate each participant into our global Alumni network, providing continuous learning pathways, valuable industry connections, and ongoing opportunities for professional advancement that benefit both individuals and their employing organisations.
Our reason for being.
Social enterprises are organisations that pursue social impact through market-based business models. Our primary objective is creating measurable social value for society rather than maximising our own profit margins. As a member of Code Sociale Ondernemen and Social Enterprise NL, we are proud to be part of the movement towards social enterprises in The Netherlands.
To achieve this sustainable impact, we deliver professional services through entrepreneurial and innovative approaches, reinvesting our revenue to expand our social mission. This creates the necessary business discipline to deliver superior outcomes while maintaining our fundamental commitment to social impact. Our social enterprise model works to reduce dependency on grants and subsidies, ensuring long-term operational sustainability.
Our approach creates significant value for our partners while building more inclusive and diverse technical teams. When companies invest in comprehensive talent development programs, they gain more than technical skills - they access diverse perspectives, varied problem-solving approaches, and innovative thinking patterns that drive competitive advantage.
Organisations working with us report improved team dynamics, enhanced innovation capacity, and stronger employee engagement alongside the technical capabilities we develop. This dual impact - business performance and social value - defines our unique positioning in the market.
Keep your standards high.
As a Social Enterprise, we maintain the highest standards of accountability.
To ensure compliance with the most rigorous standards of social entrepreneurship, we have established the following commitments in our legal framework and corporate governance:
Mission: Accelerate technical skills development and expand access to meaningful technology careers for underrepresented talent while delivering measurable business value for partner organisations.
Profit allocation: 100% of profits are reinvested into our social mission for the first 5 years, with 70% reinvestment continuing after 2028.
Liquidation provision: Upon liquidation or dissolution, 70% of remaining assets transfer to another (ANBI) foundation with similar social and community objectives.
Compensation framework: The highest-compensated team member cannot earn more than five times the lowest-compensated team member.
Impact Advisory Board (RvA): Independent oversight body monitoring achievement of social objectives and ensuring business operations align with our social mission.
Governance authority: The RvA maintains formal authority requiring prior written approval for decisions significantly affecting company direction or social impact.
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This transparency framework ensures our corporate partners, funders, and the public can verify our commitment to both business excellence and social impact, providing confidence in our long-term reliability as a strategic training partner.