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:
| Software Tester | Data Engineer | Data Analyst | Power BI Specialist | Full Stack Developer | Cloud Engineer | Business Analyst | DevOps Engineer | Other IT specializations |
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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.
Process and Rules
The class is divided into different teams.
A team leader is assigned to each team.
Weekly tasks are shared
Teams are responsible for completing the assigned tasks together.
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. 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.
From the participants:
They research the topics individually.
They examine the sources.
Sharing information with their teams
They are expected to complete the tasks together.
Daily Meeting System
Throughout the program, each team will hold regular online meetings. This system allows participants to experience the Agile work culture.
These meetings will include:
The work done is shared
The problems encountered are discussed
The status of weekly tasks is evaluated
Plans are made for the next day
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. This approach enables participants to develop the habit of taking responsibility and managing their own learning processes.
The aim is not so much to introduce new topics, but rather:
To reinforce learned information
To do practical application
To evaluate the teams' projects
Networking & preparing for the next week
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. This system is critical for measuring student development and identifying the support they need.
Participants are expected to record their progress regularly on the tracking chart:
Daily working hours
Completed tasks
Learning processes
Progress and chart control
Software Development Roadmap
The 12-week VIT program covers the following topics:
Python
Algorithm logic
Problem-solving techniques
SQL basics
Data modeling
Data querying
Cloud concepts
Azure Fundamentals
Modern data platforms
Scrum
Kanban
Agile work culture
Version control systems
Using Git in team projects
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:
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Level of participation in teamwork
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Adherence to daily meeting discipline
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Activity in office work on Sunday
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Task completion performance
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Regularity in the daily tracking chart
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General motivation and work discipline
Students deemed suitable as a result of this evaluation will be accepted into the following advanced specialization programs.
Fabric Data Engineering Program
This is an 8-week advanced specialization training program.
Throughout the program, participants will:
Microsoft Fabric
Data Engineering
Data Pipelines
Lakehouse structures
Azure ecosystem
They specialize in areas such as these. By the end of the program, students will possess the technical skills necessary for Data Engineer positions.
Power BI Data Analytics Program
This is a 4-week specialization program.
Participants:
Data analysis
Data modeling
Dashboard design
Power BI reporting
Business intelligence applications
They specialize in these areas. At the end of the program, students acquire the necessary skills for Power BI Data Analyst positions.
Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Program
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.
Technical Dutch 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:
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To be more successful in job interviews
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Strengthening communication in the workplace.
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Mastering technical terminology.
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It is about adapting more quickly to Dutch business culture.
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:
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Professional business coaching
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CV evaluations
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Motivation letter support
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LinkedIn optimization
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Job application strategies
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Interview preparations
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Mock Interviews
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Networking events
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.
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VIT 1 English Quotas Have Been Filled
VIT 2 English Application Deadline:
23 OCTOBER 2026
VIT 2 English Start Date:
29 OCTOBER 2026