Growth Hacking Training
Courses from 4 hours to 12 months

What others say
“Ward is very good at focusing his story to the listener. In our case, a more institutional context. In a short time he managed to convince the organization of the added value of growth hacking.”
Sylvano Aboikoni
Innovation Lead, MN Insurances
“I experienced the period that I worked with Ward as very pleasant. Ward is a professional expert who provides clear advise and explains different topics in a way that everyone can understand.”
Rowan Stapelbroek
Marketing Manager, Prison Escape
Ready to take control over your growth?
Plan a 1-on-1 videocall with me. Together we'll walk through your struggles and how to solve them. If you then still want to know more, we can discuss what a collaboration would look like.
Book a strategy call nowAs a company today, you need to:
Growth Hacking is one of the fastest growing fields in the world.
A Growth Hacker helps your company innovate faster, stay ahead, seize new growth opportunities, and increase your marketing ROI.
In a Growth Hacking Training you'll learn what growth hacking can do for your company and how to apply it to achieve sustainable, data-driven growth.

What you can expect after these Growth Hacking Trainings?
The growth hacking mindset + the right tools and techniques
Learn the growth hacking mindset combined with the right tools and techniques to run experiments, validate ideas fast, and build a repeatable growth process.
Data skills for smarter business decisions
Make informed business decisions that increase Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV) and decrease Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) using data you already have.
Technical skills to outpace competition
From marketing automation and website optimization to the latest AI-powered tools — gain the technical edge to move faster than your competitors.
About your trainer: Ward van Gasteren
Ward van Gasteren is one of the first growth hackers in Europe, with extensive experience at events and over 100 workshops delivered.
He has worked with companies of every size and industry — B2C, B2B, from SMEs to enterprises — across 13 countries. This breadth of experience means every training is grounded in real-world, battle-tested strategies.

Four Types of Growth Hacking Training
Workshop
4 hours
Get inspired by Growth Hacking
- -Inspiration about the possibilities with data-driven marketing and growth hacking
Training
2 days
Kickstart Growth Hacking in your company
- -All basic knowledge, models, processes, and strategic canvases to get started
Incl. everything from 'Workshop'
Course
6-8 weeks, half to full day per week
Long-Term Skills & Knowledge
- -All channels in detail, business analysis, and first experiments applied to your company
- -All data & tech skills you need
Incl. everything from 'Workshop' and 'Training'
Coaching
3+ months, 1-2 days per week
For Scale-Ups & Marketing Teams
- -Walk along in your company, guide your team and stakeholders
- -Teach skills, advise, and guide your team through growth hacking cycles
Incl. everything from 'Workshop', 'Training' and 'Course'



FAQ
Does Growth Hacking work for every type of business?
Yes. I have worked in virtually every industry — from SaaS and e-commerce to healthcare, finance, and education. Growth Hacking principles are universal: understand your customer, experiment fast, and double down on what works.
Do I need prior knowledge?
No. All trainings are designed to meet participants at their level. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced marketer, the content is adapted to ensure everyone walks away with actionable knowledge.
What makes these trainings different from others?
Every training is 1-on-1 customized to your company, industry, and goals. No generic slide decks — I work in-house with your team, using your real data and challenges as the foundation for every exercise.
Are trainings available everywhere?
Yes. I deliver trainings throughout the Netherlands and internationally. I have trained teams in 13 countries and can work on-site or remotely depending on your preference.
What's different from Growth Tribe or RockBoost?
My trainings are fully customized and delivered 1-on-1 at your company, using your own data and challenges. Unlike large training companies, I work personally with every client — no generic group sessions or pre-built slide decks.
What clients say
“Ward gave us a Growth Hacking workshop. In a short time he managed to convince the organization of the added value of growth hacking. Ward is very good at focusing his story to the audience — in our case, a more institutional context. After the workshop, colleagues left inspired and are now looking at where in the organization we can experiment with Growth Hacking.”
Sylvano Aboikoni
Innovation Lead, MN Insurances
“Ward trained our team at Studio Why with his full passion and attention during a 6-week Growth Hacking Course. With his patience and knowledge, he taught us an enormous amount about Growth Hacking, including all data & technical skills. We were able to apply this knowledge directly in practice.”
Merel Kerkhof
Online Marketeer, Studio WHY
