Veenendaal, Netherlands / New York, NY – November 6, 2025 – AI CERTs®, the world's leading provider of vendor-aligned, ISO/IEC 17024-aligned AI and Blockchain certifications, today announced a strategic partnership with TSTC ICT & Security Trainingen, the Benelux region's most respected cybersecurity and IT training authority. TSTC is positioned as AI CERTs' inaugural Platinum Authorized Training Partner (ATP) in the Netherlands.
This landmark collaboration enables TSTC to deliver AI CERTs' globally recognized, role-based certification programs to security professionals, enterprises, and organizations throughout the Netherlands, Benelux region, and broader European market.
About TSTC's Excellence
TSTC, founded in 1999, brings over 26 years of continuous innovation and market leadership in cybersecurity, privacy, and information security training. Headquartered in Veenendaal, Netherlands, TSTC operates with a team of highly experienced practitioners and instructors.
The organization has earned remarkable distinction as an EC-Council Accredited Training Center with the prestigious Circle of Excellence Award for 12 consecutive years—the longest continuous award streak in the EC-Council network. TSTC also received the exclusive EC-Council Presidential Achievement Award, making them the only training organization worldwide to achieve this honor.
TSTC specializes in elite certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CIPP/E, CIPM, and ISO 27001. The organization maintains an exceptional 9.1/10 student satisfaction rating and offers a 100% pass guarantee with free course retakes.
Strategic Value of Partnership
"TSTC represents the gold standard of cybersecurity and IT training in Europe," said Russell Sarder, Founder & CEO of AI CERTs. "Their 26-year track record, unprecedented EC-Council awards, and proven instructional excellence make them the ideal partner to establish AI CERTs' presence in this strategically important market."
The Netherlands and broader Europe face an acute cybersecurity skills crisis. According to market analysis, 89% of Dutch organizations expect to hire additional security personnel by 2026 to meet NIS2 compliance obligations. TSTC's platform and credibility position the partnership to address this critical gap effectively.
What TSTC Will Deliver
As the Netherlands' Platinum ATP, TSTC will immediately deliver AI CERTs' comprehensive portfolio of 55+ ISO/IEC 17024-aligned, role-focused certifications. Flagship programs include AI+ Executive™ (strategic AI leadership for security decision-makers), AI+ Developer™ (technical AI implementation for engineers), AI+ Healthcare™ (clinical AI in medical security contexts), and AI+ Finance™ (AI in financial services security).
All certifications are issued as blockchain-verified digital credentials through Certs365, ensuring portability, authenticity, and global recognition across employers, industry bodies, and regulatory authorities.
TSTC's Perspective
"This partnership represents a transformational opportunity for TSTC and the Dutch cybersecurity professional development ecosystem," said Emile Kok, Founder and Managing Director of TSTC. "The Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption—22.7% of Dutch enterprises already utilize AI technologies—yet cybersecurity skills development has not kept pace."
Kok continued: "By combining TSTC's 26-year expertise in hands-on, practice-focused security training with AI CERTs' vendor-neutral, role-based certification framework, we create an unmatched value proposition. This partnership enables us to serve Dutch security professionals, CISOs, and enterprises with certifications that are not just theoretically rigorous but immediately applicable to the complex threat landscape they face daily."
Delivery Models & Timeline
TSTC will offer multiple delivery formats: instructor-led classroom training, self-paced online learning, and hybrid formats with optional Van der Valk hotel accommodation (Booking.com 9.0 rated).
