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Retrain to your dream IT job free of charge

Haaglanden Leert Door: take an IT course at no cost

Do you live in the Haaglanden region and want to be retrained to a job in IT? With Haaglanden Leert Door, you can request a training voucher up to a maximum of €3,500 and follow a course at Winc Academy free of charge. This is your chance to learn new skills and boost your career—without having to pay yourself.
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How does Haaglanden Leert Door work?

With Haaglanden Leert Door, residents of the Haaglanden region can apply for a training voucher and retrain to a promising profession free of charge. Requesting a voucher goes via the Haaglanden Learning Desk. Once your application has been approved, you can immediately start training at Winc Academy.

Am I eligible for Haaglanden Leert Door?

To make use of the training voucher, you must meet three conditions. This program is especially intended for people who want to retrain to a promising profession, but need financial support.

Condition 1: At least one of the following applies to you:

  1. Your highest degree obtained is a maximum of MBO-4 (this includes primary education, secondary education, practical education and MBO level 1-4).
  2. You work, but you don't earn more than 130% of the statutory minimum wage (maximum €3,000 per month for full-time employment).
  3. You are a self-employed person with an average hourly wage of up to €35 gross per hour worked (excluding VAT).
  4. You are an unemployed job-seeker without a right to benefits (NUG)

Requirements 2: you live in the Haaglanden region

This means that you are officially registered in one of the following municipalities:

  • The Hague, Rijswijk, Delft, Midden-Delfland or Westland.

Requirements 3: You are between 18 and 66 years old

The scheme is available to adults who fall within this age range.

* Note: Beneficiaries are coming not eligible for the training voucher, in this case please contact contact us for alternative financing options.

Wondering if you're eligible?

Check within 1 minute if you have a chance to win the region's training budget!

What should you do?

  1. Check your eligibility

You meet all three of the above conditions.

  1. Schedule a meeting with an advisor

Still no idea what you would like to study? Our training advisors are happy to help you get started with a 15-minute online consultation. Do you already have an idea of which IT direction you want to take? Then you skip this step and immediately choose your desired course Haaglanden Learns On! Then don't forget to check out the providers Winc Academy to filter.

Schedule a consultation

  1. Approval from Haaglanden Leert Door

You know which study is right for you: check! To qualify for the training voucher, there will be another interview with a training advisor from the Haaglanden Apprenticeship Desk.

  1. Request the training voucher

When your application has been approved by the training advisor, you apply for the subsidy yourself from the municipality of The Hague; even if you live in Rijswijk, Delft, Midden-Delfland or Westland.

  1. Start your education at Winc Academy

As soon as you have approval from the municipality, we will be notified and you can immediately start your IT training.

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Request your registration certificate for a course at Winc

You'll receive a confirmation email from us with instructions for the next steps.

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Go to UWV.nl on 28-02-2023 and submit your application

You will receive a reminder one day in advance for your registration on February 28.

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Get your STAP budget and start your education!

If you have received your STAP budget, you can start your course on 30-03-2023.

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Why opt for an IT course with an ESF+ subsidy?

  • 100% reimbursement through the ESF+ program - You pay nothing for your education yourself, the costs are fully covered by the European Social Fund Plus
  • Inclusive approach - Our courses are accessible to everyone, regardless of your background or experience
  • Future-proof skills - IT professionals remain extremely in demand on the labor market
  • Flexible learning - Our courses are completely online, learn where and when it suits you
  • Personal guidance - We'll help you every step of the way, even if you don't have a technical background
  • Fast turnaround time - Ready for your new career in 5-8 months

Practical information about the ESF+

What does the budget include?

With the ESF+ grant, the European Union is helping to make workers with an insecure work position and job seekers more digitally skilled in order to strengthen their employment position.

Who is it for?

This budget is specifically aimed at the target group as mentioned above. To make use of the budget, you must fall into at least one of the groups.

How to sign up

Do you fall under the target group? Then request more information about this subsidy or contact us.

Start today!

Don't wait any longer to strengthen your labor market position. The IT sector offers plenty of opportunities, even if you don't have a technical background yet. We believe that anyone can learn to program with the right guidance!

Take the first step towards your future in IT now:

✅ Take our IT career test

✅ Request more information about the ESF+ grant

✅ Schedule a free consultation

Hint: Get started with our free IT introductory course and find out if a career in technology is right for you!

The ESF+ National Training Grant is an initiative of the European Union within the ESF+ 2021-2027 programme. The aim is to promote digital skills and offer people with a vulnerable labour market position more opportunities for sustainable work.

The participating courses

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What courses can you take?

At Winc Academy, you can study with Haaglanden Leert Door in a promising profession. For example, choose from:


✔ Back-end Development— build on the technical backside of modern web applications by using server-side applications and managing databases.

✔ Front-end development — build websites and interactive applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

✔ Data analysis — learn how to use data to make smart business decisions. Choose between Business Data Analytics and Data Analytics with Python.

✔ IT Service Desk Employee — learn how to solve IT problems and support companies with technical questions.

FAQs

What is the Scholingsfonds Rijnmond?

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  • The Scholingsfonds Rijnmond is for workers without a permanent contract and job seekers in the Rijnmond labor market region who want to reskill, upskill, or retrain—either to keep their current job or find a suitable new one.

When can I start?

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Once your application has been approved, you can start the program at Winc Academy right away. We use flexible start dates.

Where can I find more information?

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For more information, you can contact our advisors. Email welkom@wincacademy.nl or schedule a free advisory call here.

Which municipalities does the Scholingsfonds Rijnmond apply to?

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The Scholingsfonds is available to residents of the Rijnmond labor market region, including the following municipalities: Rotterdam, Albrandswaard, Barendrecht, Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Lansingerland, Maassluis, Nissewaard, Ridderkerk, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Goeree-Overflakkee, Voorne aan Zee, Brielle, and Westvoorne.

Practical information

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What does the budget include?

Low-income workers in the Haaglanden labour market region can retrain or retrain with the training voucher, increasing their chances of finding suitable and better-paid work. There are a number of conditions for this. Winc Academy provides courses in the tightest sector: ICT

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Does it really cost me nothing?

Yes, the training voucher covers the full cost of the course. You don't have to pay anything yourself. Within a few weeks, you will know if the application has been approved.

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Still a question?

Do you still have a question about the training voucher? Who knows, you might find the answer at the Frequently Asked Questions near Haaglanden Leert Door.

Curious about what our students say about us?

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Viva la Elton John

Great learning experience overall

Great learning experience overall, mentors provided good feedback during my FSD course and I'm likely to take another additional course with Winc if needed in my future endeavors!

27/2/2025
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Daniel Friedrichs

I really learned a lot

I finished my Front End Dev. course here with a lot of pleasure. The mentors are very helpfull and meeting students via the slack platform is very nice. I really learned a lot and I'm feeling secure that I can change my career into something new. I would highly recommend Winc to anyone who'd like to study Front End Development. Thank you Winc!

20/12/2024
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Eszti Marcelissen

Great learning experience

Great learning experience, very fun and interactive ways to learn new things. The information in the courses has been updated regularly. Whenever you have questions, they get answered super quickly and also problems are resolved very quickly. You can tell the courses have been designed by people who know a lot about offering a great online user experience.

20/8/2024
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A el Yakoubi

Thank you

The Back-end project completed successfully. Educational and information back-end training with exercises and final tests. Winch employees assisted us at all times via Slack. Thank you

20/8/2024
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Silvia Passos

Loved diving into the online marketing course at Winc Academy!

Loved diving into the online marketing course at Winc Academy! It wasn't just about learning new skills (which it totally did!) , but also about pushing myself and proving that the whole “creatives can't be analytical” thing is a myth. Seriously, this course boosted my confidence and made me curious about what else I could learn. Feeling grateful for the whole experience — it was a real gift to myself! Plus, the Winc Academy team was awesome — super helpful and encouraging. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking to level up their skills and explore new possibilities!

20/7/2024
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Tutu Illustrations

Winc has been a fantastic learning platform

Winc has been a fantastic learning platform for me. The courses are well-structured, and the instructors provide clear explanations, making complex topics more understandable. The interactive and hands-on approach, especially in the coding courses like BED JS, has been incredibly helpful in reinforcing my understanding.

20/3/2024
FD
Faizal Dikmoet

Definitely recommended

A course structure. Clear explanation through videos and sufficient questions and assignments for the course. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants to take a higher step in the field of data analyst.

20/3/2024
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Marta Kaniuk

I can only recommend it!

I followed the “UX Design with Figma” course at Winc Academy. It's a very well structured course, with lots of theoretical and practical knowledge, (with additional resources to dig deeper) that can be followed in your own pace, whenever you have time or feel like doing it. All Winc Academy students are connected via the community app where you can meet people following the same course, help each other, develop together. I am using Figma now on a daily basis, both for work and for my personal use. I can only recommend it!

20/3/2024
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Pierre of Ireland

Agile Project Management, conveniently arranged digitally

Winc has a nice, well-organized portal. The curriculum is also clear, with example cases, which makes the theory a bit more light-hearted. The digital system works very well, so I didn't need contact with a “physical Winc employee”. Strangely enough, I do miss that a bit afterwards. Hence not 5 but 4 stars.

30/10/2023
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Mona Reijneke
Full-stack Development

One big community!

Good course material, plenty of live lessons, helpful teachers and fellow students. Slack is great for connecting with each other. Constructive criticism is always taken seriously. 1 point for improvement. The time indicated in which you can study is the same for a Newby in tech or a student who is already familiar with programming languages. Six months of Full Stack development for a Newby is too short. There may be a difference in that. This is especially important for students who follow the course through the UWV, because then time is also important.

19/10/2023
Sasha Bertolini
Full-stack Development

Great way to learn how to program online

Great to learn how to program at your own pace and from home. With lots of great teaching materials and assignments.

8/9/2023
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Gijs Dijkhoff

My experience

A great course, doing it in English, took some switching but certainly not too difficult.

7/9/2023
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Milco Waas
Back-end Development

I am satisfied with my Back-end training at Winc

I am satisfied with my Back-end training at Winc. Not only was it interesting and educational, but it also gave me the skills and confidence to pursue my professional goals. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone who is serious about a career in back-end development. Thanks, Winc, for this great experience!

3/9/2023
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Mark van Booren
Front End Development

Back-End has thus become clearer and even more interesting

Many parts have been covered through this course. Working with Python was challenging but the assignments were fast. Much of the logic of what Back-End does has certainly become clearer and even more fascinating.

24/8/2023
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Arjan van der Laan
Full-stack Development

Professional and clear course

Professional and clear course! Afterwards, you'll have a solid basis (and more than that!) to be able to build on in your future career.

24/7/2023
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Sandra Groeneweg

Upgrading JS skills

For a Front End Developer, this course expands your JavaScript skills. You need understanding of coding before entering this course. When you are making the exercises it gives you power to learn more.

17/7/2023
Theo Borst

Very nice and interactive learning...

Very nice and interactive learning environment, where I learned a lot about UX design and the FIGMA tool.

14/7/2023
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Ahmed Jet

For people who don't have time to take a lesson, this is ideal

For people who don't have time to take a lesson, this is ideal. All courses are in English, so basic English is a must. Unfortunately, it was not indicated anywhere when registering. But everything turns out to be its own! Mentors also always answer your questions. Good luck!

15/6/2023
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Ahya
Business Data Analytics

Study quietly at your own pace... from home!

You can study quietly at your own pace online from home or elsewhere, no pressure from Winc. Great help from mentors and fellow students via Slack. + Great teaching material.

6/6/2023
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Onutu Monica
Back-end Development

I recently had Back-End Development...

I recently studied Back-End Development at Winc and it was a challenging but fun experience. The exercises and assignments were creative and engaging and provided a great learning opportunity. The mentors were nice and helpful throughout the process. Would recommend it!

21/5/2023
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Juan Bak

A good course Cybersecurity for everyone

For me I learned a lot. There are things I didn't know about or didn't understand enough yet. Now I feel like a follow up course Ethical hacker is something that I wanne do or take more follow-up steps.

20/5/2023
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Linda Vos
Business Data Analytics

Very good guidance and fun exercises!

Very good guidance and fun exercises! There is a logical structure to the course!

15/5/2023
Maikel van Poppel

Great course with good content

Great course with good content, decorated in a good and motivating way. You can study when and where it suits you, in short; recommended!

13/5/2023
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Emma

This course was very helpful

This course was very helpful in exploring the basics of UX design. The materials were understandable and clear. Thank you, Winc Academy!

5/5/2023
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Faizal Dikmoet
Data Analytics with Python

Educational and gained a lot of knowledge

It was an educational and valuable course. Good examples and lots of explanations from the lecturer. Good teaching material and support was very good. I found it very pleasant. It was an eye opener when it came to the many options you have with Power BI. The fabric covers the entire load. From beginner to advanced Power BI user, this is a useful course.

28/4/2023
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Ellen Kruize

Fun online training!

Fun fun course about ChatGPT, including humor and great information.

19/4/2023
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Joris Van der Sandt
Data Analytics with Python

I have the 'Data Analytics with Python'...

I took the 'Data Analytics with Python' course and am really excited about it! Before I started, I already had programming experience, but I learned all this myself. Through this course, I learned how to apply the 'better' methods from experienced programmers. All in all, very happy with the course!

27/3/2023
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Andre Veerman
Data Analytics with Python

Very good and patient mentors

Very good and patient mentors who want to help you with everything. It is certainly not an easy course, but that is also the intention. And it's healthy to put the brain to work, so if you really choose a different direction in your career, don't sit still and sign up for a course at winc academy

25/1/2023
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Pien

Cybersecurity for everyone

This course is a very in-depth look into the working of cyber security. What a person can do to increase his/her/their online security. It will make you see where you need more action. Plus links to valuable sites. I enjoyed this course and have learned a lot.

10/11/2022
MY
Mehmet Yavaş
Front End Development

It's never too late to learn something new!

It's never too late to learn something new! And Winc Academy is the place to start. I knew nothing about programming, but now I see that I learned a lot in a few months during the course. Thanks Winc Academy.

13/7/2022