Our instructor Niels has recorded a video in which he answers this question and clearly explains the difference between Front-end and Back-end Development. Watch the video.
You can always ask questions via the group chat, where instructors or fellow students will help you. We also regularly host video calls during the week, focused on specific topics. You can join those calls and ask your questions live.
To progress to the next module, you complete final assignments that we review. There is no traditional exam or test—we believe extensive hands-on practice is more valuable than exams.
Winc Academy programs are accessible to everyone. No specific prior education or technical background is required. We do expect basic computer skills, such as installing software and working with files.
All course material is in English. Communication with instructors and fellow students can be in Dutch or English, depending on your preference.
You decide completely for yourself. Our programs can be followed full-time or part-time—during the evening or on weekends. Instructors are available on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00, while course material and peer contact are available 24/7.
You stay in touch with instructors and fellow students via Slack and video calls. The chat is available 24/7, while instructors are available during office hours.
All course material is in English. Communication with instructors and fellow students can be in Dutch or English, depending on your preference.
You study at your own pace, so there are no fixed classes or groups. Some weeks you may study more than others. You’ll still regularly connect with fellow students via chat and video calls.
Although instructors can explain things in Dutch, all course material is in English. You should be able to read and understand English. If needed, you can always ask instructors for extra explanation.
Our courses are flexible. Plan for about 15–20 hours per week, depending on your pace. Most courses take 4–6 months. You can study when it suits you—at night, on weekends, or even during your lunch break.
Yes! You’ll receive a recognized certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile and CV. This shows potential employers that you’ve gained the skills they’re looking for. You’ll also build a portfolio with projects you can showcase during interviews.
No worries. You'll receive clear feedback from an instructor, and together we'll create a plan to improve your final project. You'll have the opportunity to revise your work and resubmit it.
Yes. All Winc Academy courses are fully online and flexible. You study wherever and whenever it suits you.
Yes. During the course, you'll receive personal guidance from experienced coaches and instructors and participate in our active online community on Slack. You can ask questions about the course material and get help with motivation or a good study plan. You're not alone!
These courses are delivered by Pink Elephant, an officially accredited training organization (ATO) by PeopleCert. Winc Academy is an authorized reseller and makes these courses available through integration with Pink Elephant's platform.
Yes. The courses are specifically designed to be flexible, allowing you to follow them alongside a job, studies, or other commitments. You learn entirely at your own pace.
For some IT and AI courses, you will need access to specific software or accounts, such as Microsoft 365 or Copilot Studio. Any requirements will always be listed on the course page.
A back-end developer builds and maintains the server side of an application: the server, the database, and the APIs that retrieve and process data. A front-end developer works on what the user sees. The back-end developer works behind the scenes, ensuring everything is accurate, secure, and running smoothly. In this program, you will learn exactly that, using JavaScript, Node.js, Express, and SQL.
The front-end is everything the visitor sees and interacts with: pages, buttons, and forms. The back-end is what lies beneath: the server, the database, and the APIs that provide the data. In this course, you will learn the back-end side: JavaScript, Node.js, Express, SQL, and ORM with Prisma. Would you rather build the visible side? Then check out the Front-end Developer course.
Yes. There are no diploma requirements for this course, and you don't need any prior technical knowledge. You will finish with a Winc Academy certificate, and Winc Academy is CRKBO-registered and an NRTO member. To be fair: some larger employers do ask for a completed bachelor's or master's degree. That is why it is important to show what you can build. Your portfolio and your final assignments, such as the RESTful API from your final project, will be your strongest assets.
Yes. The MBO level 4 Software Developer program exists and takes 2 to 4 years to complete, resulting in an MBO diploma. Winc offers a different route: the Back-end Development program (340 study hours, 5 months of access) or the Full-stack Development program (570 study hours, 9 months of access), both with a certificate upon completion. Not sure which path is right for you? Schedule a free consultation.
On this page, we list the starting salaries for three roles you will be eligible for after completing the program: Full-Stack Developer € 3,200, Software Engineer € 3,100, and Web Application Developer € 3,000. Your exact salary will depend on your region, the industry, and the technologies you have mastered.
A full-stack developer builds both sides of a web application. The front-end is what the user sees: pages, buttons, and forms. The back-end is the logic and the database behind it. A full-stack developer connects the two. Check out the 'What will you do?' list and the skills on this page for the specific tasks and technologies.
No prior knowledge is required for our Full-Stack Development course. The program is designed for beginners and professionals without a technical background. You will start with the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and build your way up step-by-step to React, Node.js, and databases.
A frontend developer builds the part of a website or web application that the user sees and interacts with. To do this, you use HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity, typically with a framework like React. You build pages and components, make them responsive, debug issues, manage your code with Git, and fetch data via APIs.
For this program, Winc Academy lists three roles with starting salaries: UI Developer €2,900, Web Developer €2,750, and Front-End Developer €2,800. What you earn after that depends on your experience, the sector you work in, the region, and whether you are an employee or a freelancer.
In the salary overview published by Winc Academy in 2021, freelance junior front-end developers charged between €40 and €60 per hour excluding VAT, medior developers between €60 and €75 per hour, and senior developers between €70 and €100 per hour. Rates change, so consider these figures as a guideline.
Looking to become an online marketer? The Online Marketing program at Winc Academy offers a comprehensive path. You complete the training 100% online across eight modules and 110 study hours, working with industry-standard tools like Google Ads, GA4, Data Studio, Figma, and Zapier. Upon completion, you will receive a Winc Academy certificate. Not sure if this is the right program for you? Schedule a free consultation.
Yes. The Online Marketing course at Winc Academy is 100% online. There are no fixed schedules and no mandatory class times. You can start immediately and you will have 3 months of access to the learning environment. Along the way, you will receive 1-on-1 guidance from instructors and study coaches via Slack and in personal sessions.
The starting salary for an Online Marketer is €2,800 per month. For a Social Media Marketer, the starting salary is €2,750 per month, and for an SEO Specialist, it is €2,700 per month. These are entry-level salaries, representing the starting point for each role.
Yes. Internet marketing and online marketing are the same field. In the Online Marketing course, you will learn all its components: search engine optimization (SEO), online advertising with Google Ads and Meta Ads (SEA), social media marketing, automating marketing workflows with Zapier, and analytics with GA4 and Data Studio. Do you only want to learn one specific area? Then you can also take a standalone SEO course instead.
The price of the Online Marketing course can be found on this page in the "Investment options" block. You can pay in one go or in installments. There are also four ways to finance the course: a course via the UWV, your employer's training budget, regional subsidies, and an interest-free loan from TechMeUp. View all financing options or take the financing test, which takes about 2 minutes.
Yes, there are free online marketing courses. They are a great way to see if the field is a good fit for you. What you usually don't get: 1-on-1 guidance from an instructor, practical projects where you work with real tools, and a certificate you can show an employer. With the Online Marketing program at Winc Academy, you get all three. Would you like to get to know us first with no strings attached? Schedule a free consultation call.
Yes. The Online Marketing course is provided by Winc Academy, which is CRKBO-registered (Central Register for Short Vocational Training) and holds the NRTO quality mark (Dutch Council for Training and Education). Due to the CRKBO registration, the courses are VAT-exempt. The NRTO quality mark means that an independent, external body verifies that Winc Academy meets the industry's quality standards. Upon completion, you will receive a Winc Academy certificate. This is a certificate from the training provider, not a government-recognized MBO or HBO diploma.
Frontend development is everything the user sees and interacts with: the pages, the layout, and the interactivity, built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Backend development is the server side: the database and the logic that stores and processes data. The two communicate via APIs. In the Talking to the Backend module, you will learn how to retrieve data from a backend server as a frontend developer. Would you rather build the server side? Then check out the Back-end Development course.
As a starting junior front-end developer, you can expect a gross monthly salary between €1,800 and €2,800. Within this field, your salary typically grows quickly as you gain experience.
Whenever you want! We don’t have fixed start dates, so you can start a program at any time.
After the Front-end Development program, you can apply directly for the role of junior front-end developer. Other roles you can apply for include web developer, web designer, and IT consultant.
No. Mathematics A or B is not required. Some assignments benefit from basic mathematical insight, but math is not a prerequisite for learning to program.
JavaScript and Python. These are widely used programming languages that are relatively easy to learn.
This varies per course. If you look at the top of the page, you'll see the access period listed below the course title. Are you enrolled in more than one course with us at the same time? Then the access periods are combined. You probably won't need all this time, but we're happy to make it available to you.
We recommend first gaining experience by working for an employer before starting your own business. This allows you to learn and grow in a professional environment. After that, you can of course continue as a self-employed professional.
Absolutely! All Winc Academy programs are designed so that students without an HBO or WO background can follow them. The program is at HBO thinking level, but you don’t need to prove that you have this level.
This depends on the course. At the top of the page, below the course title, you will see which language the course is available in. This is in Dutch, English, or both.
Yes. Once you’ve completed all final assignments with a sufficient result, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from us. This helps you show (future) employers what you’ve learned and which languages and techniques you master. You can see our certificate as a kind of “guarantee.” If an employer isn’t satisfied, you can always come back to us and we’ll help you strengthen those skills again.
If the course is available in more than one language, you will receive a registration confirmation from us after signing up, where you can indicate your preferred language.
Even though you may not yet have formal work experience after completing a program at Winc Academy, we make sure you’re well prepared to start right away. You’ll work on practice-oriented assignments and develop key problem-solving skills that are directly applicable in the workplace.
It varies by course. On the course page, under requirements, it states whether prior knowledge or experience is required. Most of our courses are suitable for beginners.
Your access period starts immediately after your enrollment is completed. During this period you can finish your program and review all materials whenever you want.
The maximum access period per program can be found on the program page. If you don’t manage to complete the program within that time, you can always extend your access for €25 per month. In that case, you’ll automatically receive a message about this.
Certainly! We offer the option to attend lessons, ask questions, and collaborate with fellow students. This is not mandatory though—if you prefer to work independently, that’s perfectly fine. And if questions come up, we’re always here to help.
Your computer should be reasonably fast, as you’ll often run multiple programs at the same time and have many browser tabs open. You can’t work on a tablet or Chromebook—Windows, macOS, or Linux is required.
Minimum requirements:
- Not older than 5 years
- RAM: 4 GB
- Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent
- At least Windows 10 or macOS High Sierra 10.13
- Storage: 100 GB
- Screen resolution: at least HD (720p)
Recommended:
- Not older than 2 years
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Processor: Intel i7 2.7 GHz or faster
- Storage: 256 GB SSD
- Screen resolution: at least Full HD (1080p)
Yes, definitely! You can schedule an advisory call via this link. During the call, we’ll answer all your questions about our programs and our learning approach.
Yes, Winc Academy is a CRKBO-registered institution and holds the NRTO quality mark. This guarantees quality, transparency, and professional standards in our education.
No, Winc Academy is a 100% remote program. All lessons are delivered online.
You can call us at +31 (0)85 107 0281 or email welkom@wincacademy.nl.
If you have a complaint about Winc Academy (for example about the program, course material, or instructors), please email welkom@wincacademy.nl. You’ll receive a confirmation within 2 weeks and a response within 4 weeks. Your complaint will be handled confidentially.
Winc Academy is a private training provider, so you are not eligible for government student finance. If you cannot make ends meet because you have no income while studying at Winc Academy, you can sign up with TechMeUp. They offer study advances to students who do not have enough income to take a course during their retraining into IT. Click here for more information and the conditions.
You can also ask your employer to pay the costs, and then pay the course fees back to your employer from your gross salary.
Yes, you can pay for the program in installments. You’ll find the available installment options on the program page.
Yes, Winc Academy is recognized by UWV as a training provider. This means it is sometimes possible to pay (part of) your program using UWV’s training budget. For more information, email welkom@wincacademy.nl.
No VAT is charged on our programs. Winc Academy is exempt from VAT because we offer vocational education and are registered with the CRKBO (Central Register for Short Vocational Education).
There are no additional costs. All you need is a good computer and a stable internet connection. All course material is included and fully digital.
Yes, you can cancel Winc Flex+ at any time by emailing learneradmin@wincacademy.nl. Since you pay monthly in advance, the subscription will stop at the next possible moment and the automatic payment will be canceled.
You can register free of charge by filling in the registration form. You’ll receive an email with the next steps.
You can pay for our programs using common and trusted payment methods, including iDEAL, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Mastercard, Maestro, Visa, American Express, Shop Pay, and Bancontact.
Options via your employer
Many organizations have an annual training budget for employee development. Companies can often fully deduct training costs from corporate income tax and use other fiscal schemes. Ask HR or your manager about the options!
On this page you’ll find all programs available via NL Leert Door. After registering, the process includes tests and an introductory call.
Yes, you can. We believe it’s important that you have the chance to change your mind. Let us know within 14 days after purchase that you want to cancel by filling in this form. Please note: you must not have progressed beyond the introduction module to be eligible for cancellation.
Yes. During the program we actively support you in preparing for the job market. You’ll build a GitHub portfolio, receive application training, personal coaching, and practical tips for your CV, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, and interviews.
There are more vacancies in the Randstad than outside it, but those vacancies also tend to be filled faster. Outside the Randstad there are fewer programmers available, which often makes it harder for companies to fill positions—meaning your chances may actually be higher.
By now, many students have found a job after completing one of our programs.
You learn the fundamentals—and you learn them well with us. As a programmer, you’ll keep developing throughout your career, and at Winc Academy we also teach you how to keep learning.
Anywhere you like! Developers are needed in virtually every industry. After the Front-end Development program, you can work as a junior Front-end Developer or web developer. After completing Full-stack Development, you can also apply for roles that require Python knowledge. Our students work at large companies like Bol.com and Visma-Raet, as well as at web development agencies.
