VIT (Voorbereiding IT) Program

A Solid Start to Your IT Career

VIT (Voorbereiding IT) is a 12-week intensive preparatory program designed for individuals with no prior education or work experience in the IT field. It aims to familiarize them with the technology sector, equip them with fundamental technical skills, and help them consciously determine their career path.

The program’s primary goal is to enable participants to learn the fundamental concepts of the IT world, develop work discipline, and build the necessary foundation for future areas of specialization before directly pursuing a specific field.

At the end of this training, participants will not yet hold a specific job title. However, they will have learned the basic dynamics of the sector, become familiar with different career paths, and reached a level where they can make an informed decision about which area they want to specialize in.

The VIT program is a particularly strong starting point for those considering pursuing careers in the following areas:

Who Can Apply?

The program is designed to support the entry of individuals with a refugee background into the Dutch IT sector.

Applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:

Application and Admission Process

Candidates who successfully complete the following stages, which are requirements for admission to the VIT program, will be offered 12 weeks of free basic IT training.

VIT Training Model

VIT is not just a technical training course. Throughout the program, a special training model is implemented that simulates a real IT company environment. 

Participants work in a team structure from the very first day of the training process.

Team Organization

Through this system, participants develop not only technical skills but also crucial professional skills such as teamwork, communication, time management, and taking responsibility.

Self-Learning Based Training System

In the modern IT sector, success is not only possible by listening to lectures but also by learning how to learn. Therefore, the VIT program is built on a self-learning approach.

From the participants:

Instructors are less about simply transferring knowledge and more about acting as guides and mentors. The goal is to prepare students for the learning processes they will encounter in real-world professional situations.

Daily Meeting System

Throughout the program, each team will hold regular online meetings.

These meetings will include:

This system allows participants to experience the Agile work culture.

Amsterdam Office Day

Every Sunday, an in-person office day is held in Amsterdam. On these days, instructors proceed assuming that students are familiar with the topics they have studied throughout the week.

The aim is not so much to introduce new topics, but rather:

This approach enables participants to develop the habit of taking responsibility and managing their own learning processes.

Daily Tracking System

Disciplined work is crucial for a successful transformation. Therefore, all students are monitored daily throughout the program using a study tracking system.

Participants:

They are expected to record their progress regularly on the tracking chart. This system is critical for measuring student development and identifying the support they need.

Transitioning to Specialization Programs

For students who complete the VIT program, the next step is specialization. Many organizations throughout the Netherlands, such as Make IT Work, Hack Your Future, Motopp, Camas IT, Capgemini, and others, offer specialization training. Representatives from these organizations participate as guest speakers throughout the program, showcasing their training and career opportunities.

This allows students to get a closer look at different options.

Werhere IT Academy Specialization Programs

Werhere IT Academy also offers specialization training programs. However, access to these programs is not automatic.

At the end of the 12-week VIT program, students are evaluated according to the following criteria:

Students deemed suitable as a result of this evaluation will be accepted into the following advanced specialization programs.

Power BI Data Analytics Program

This is a 4-week specialization program.

Participants:

They specialize in these areas. At the end of the program, students acquire the necessary skills for Power BI Data Analyst positions.

For students who have successfully completed Data Engineering and Power BI Data Analyst training and maintain their motivation for development, an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineering Program is offered.

This program aims to transform students into engineers who not only consume data but also develop AI systems and design modern artificial intelligence solutions.

The program is a 10-week intensive, project-based training.

Specialization Titles That Can Be Earned Upon Completion of the Program

Students who successfully complete their specialization training will reach a level where they can seek employment in the following fields:

Fabric Data Engineer

Power BI Data Analyst

AI Engineer

At this point, students acquire a tangible area of ​​expertise that has a real-world application in the job market.

Professional Dutch Language Training

Professional Dutch language training is offered to students who have successfully completed their specialist training and maintain their motivation. Admission to this program depends on the student’s performance in previous educational processes.

The purpose of these trainings is:

Job Club – Professional Job Search System

After completing their training, students begin the job search process. We don’t leave our students alone during this stage either. Within the scope of the Job Club system:

Our aim is not only to provide education, but also to support our students in starting a sustainable career in the Dutch IT sector. At Werhere IT Academy, we believe that with the right motivation, disciplined work, and a desire for continuous improvement, anyone can build a successful career in the technology sector. We are here to guide you on this journey.