The power of in-company training at PAOTM

Imagine this: you're among colleagues in the middle of an interactive session led by a field expert. You are discussing real-life cases you all recognize from your daily work. Questions are sharp, insights emerge precisely where needed - within your own organization. If your team has a shared learning need in a technical field, PAOTM offers tailor-made in-company courses.

The true strength of in-company training lies in collective development. You learn together, in a custom setting, at a time that suits you and directly connected to your day-to-day reality. And that makes all the difference, as confirmed by organizations that previously followed in-company courses at PAOTM.

A catalyst for innovation
At the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland, Peter van der Haven experienced firsthand the value of learning with a large group of colleagues. The course “Circulaire afvalwaterzuivering: de laatste inzichten” was custom-designed for them. Not only did the content perfectly align with their ambitions, it also gave a major boost to internal collaboration.

"You can feel the shared enthusiasm for a topic you all want to move forward with," says Peter. "The course really contributed to practical elements we could immediately add to our existing plans."

By learning together, a shared language and sense of urgency emerged. Participants were able to take immediate next steps. Learning became more than an isolated activity - it became a catalyst for innovation within the entire team.

From fragmented knowledge to collective strategy
At SPIE - active in technology and infrastructure - the value of in-company training became clear when there was a growing need for better understanding of data-driven work. The need went beyond individual education: how do we ensure that multiple departments share the same foundational knowledge so we can take a step forward as an organization?

"We didn’t want fragmented knowledge; we wanted to deepen it together," says Hendrik-Jan de Kort. "It truly became a discovery journey - exploring together how we can apply data in our own processes to ultimately create better policies."

The decision for an in-company proved to be strategically smart: the course addressed current challenges and the knowledge gained was immediately applicable to real projects. On top of that, the instructor remained available afterward for reflection and follow-up questions; a unique added value.

Specialist knowledge for high-rise construction
At the Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied (OD NZKG), there was a need to dive deeper into specific themes around structural safety in tall buildings. A group of structural engineers therefore followed a tailor-made in-company course “Stabiliteit betonnen hoogbouw”.

"Some topics in high-rise construction involve quite specialist knowledge. At that time, only a few of our structural engineers had experience in those areas. That’s why we chose a targeted course for those specific subjects," says Martin Taams.

The choice for PAOTM was obvious, according to Martin: "PAOTM has a very strong reputation. So the decision was easily made." The course provided exactly the depth the team needed and directly enhanced the quality of structural reviews in practice.

Practical application in daily practice
The Unie van Waterschappen participated in the in-company training “Kaderrichtlijn Water”. The course brought together colleagues from different water boards to gain a better understanding of the complex assessment framework behind the Europese Kaderrichtlijn Water (KRW).

Since participants were dealing with similar challenges, the content was instantly relatable. The room for practical, case-driven questions added both depth and relevance. By flexibly adapting to the group’s experience levels and case studies, the course closely aligned with daily practice. It became not only a source of knowledge but also a catalyst for collaboration and mutual understanding between the regions - proving how even a cross-organizational in-company training can be very valuable.

Judith van den Bos-Scholtes, senior policy advisor at the Unie, summarizes it well: “The course has given us a solid foundation and we have to continue to learn and adapt to new developments.”

Why choose in-company?
An in-company course at PAOTM is more than a training program. It’s an investment in team development, strategic thinking and sustainable change. The benefits are clear:

- 100% custom-made: Content is tailored to your own practice, challenges, and goals.
- Learn and apply together: Shared insights lead to faster implementation.
- Flexibility in time and location: The course takes place when and where it suits you.
- Cost-effective for larger groups: More economical than individual registrations.

Learn more together at PAOTM
Whether it’s water management, data analysis, energy transition or civil engineering, PAOTM always develops custom incompany courses in close collaboration with participants. We use our network of universities, knowledge institutes and industry experts to find the right experts to meet your team’s needs. Based on your training request, learning goals and organizational objectives, we design a course that not only increases knowledge, but also builds support, enhances collaboration and stimulates future oriented thinking.

Curious about the in-company experiences of others? Read the full interviews:
– Circulaire afvalwaterzuivering: de laatste inzichten – Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland
– Data mining & predictive modeling – SPIE
– Stabiliteit betonnen hoogbouw – Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied
– Kaderrichtlijn Water – Unie van Waterschappen

Learn more about our in-company training options. You can choose to have an existing course organized in-company for multiple employees. However, if you have a specific organizational or departmental issue, we can also design a unique course. We are happy to help!