Retrain in data or AI with Haaglanden Leert Door
With a positive training advice from Haaglanden Leert Door, you can get up to €3,500 per calendar year for ICT training. We help you choose the programme that fits the step you want to take.
Up to €3,500 per calendar year · For ICT training · Apply until 1 July 2027
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Free study advice: pick a time in Nick's calendar below.
- Free 30-minute video call
- Pick a time that suits you
- No obligation to enrol
How Haaglanden Leert Door works
Haaglanden Leert Door helps residents of the region to upskill or retrain for a sector with jobs, such as ICT.
Who it's for
- You live in The Hague, Rijswijk, Delft, Midden-Delfland or Westland
- You are 18 or older and not yet retired
- You have a positive training advice from Haaglanden Leert Door
- You are self-employed, a job seeker without benefits, working with a base salary of at most 130% of the minimum wage, or working with at most MBO 4 as your highest education
What you get
A reimbursement of up to €3,500 per applicant per calendar year for training in a sector with jobs. ICT is one of those sectors; our programmes in data and AI fall under it.
How to apply
First ask the Leerwerkloket Haaglanden for a training advice through haaglandenleertdoor.nl (in Dutch). Then you apply for the reimbursement through the municipality's subsidy portal, with DigiD. Within 5 weeks you hear whether your application has been granted.
Not eligible for the reimbursement?
UWV, your employer or paying in installments are also possible. All financing options
Programmes you can take with the reimbursement
A selection of our ICT programmes in data and AI. All prices are VAT-exempt.
Data & Analytics Bootcamp
From €4,495, VAT-exempt. Become a data analyst: Excel, Power BI and data storytelling, finished with an analytics project. 18 weeks part-time.
AI Essentials Bootcamp
From €4,495, VAT-exempt. A practical foundation in AI without a technical background: prompting, Copilot, AI strategy and the EU AI Act. 18 weeks.
Single course
From €750 p.p., VAT-exempt. Three weeks, one skill, directly applicable. Self-paced (€750), in a small group (€995) or individually, one-to-one (€1,250). For teams from one organisation we make a tailored proposal.
Alumni tell their story
They came from another field and now work with data. This is how it went.
Priyant
From online marketer to data, with the bootcamp and a career coach
Yiselda
Alumna of the Data & Analytics Bootcamp
What our students say
Due to the course, the promotion quickly became a reality for me
The Data Science bootcamp has propelled me significantly in a short amount of time. Even during the course, an opportunity arose within the organization to advance to a role as a Data Scientist at an international level. Thanks to the newly acquired knowledge from the bootcamp, I was able to distinguish myself strongly, and the promotion quickly became a reality for me. The course itself was very enjoyable; the intensive interaction with fellow participants and hands-on homework assignments made it highly educational as well. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a career switch to Data Analytics / Data Science.
Remko de Jongste
Data Scientist
The practical approach taken throughout the course was truly commendable
The Data Science and Machine Learning Boot Camp offered a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. The curriculum is well-structured and covered all the fundamental concepts of data science and machine learning. The practical approach taken throughout the course was truly commendable. Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies were integrated into every module. The instructors and teaching assistants were supportive and they provided valuable feedback on assignments and projects. The knowledgeable instructors and interactive learning platform made it a truly enriching journey.
Navneeta Sahal
Data Analyst
We immediately started working on ML models for our clients
Thanks to this course, we can now create regression models ourselves. We immediately started working on churn prediction and media mix modeling for our clients. Thanks to the enthusiasm and knowledge of the instructor, the course was enjoyable, educational, and above all, immediately applicable.
Marcel van Brienen
Marketer
This course is perfectly accessible even without prior knowledge of data
In a short time, I was taken through the basics of Machine Learning and introduced to the various aspects and terms within Data Science. This was done in a clear and engaging manner and supplemented with clear assignments that could be done as homework. This course is perfectly accessible even without prior knowledge of data science and machine learning.
Wilbert Groenewoud
Engineering agency
Embracing AI makes my skills as a designer even more extensive
As a graphic designer, I notice that AI is going to play an increasingly large role within my field. Taking a course at Amsterdam Data Academy has given me a different perspective. Instead of a threat, I now see it much more as an opportunity. Thanks for putting on a different pair of glasses.
Arnoud
Graphic Designer
Due to the course, the promotion quickly became a reality for me
The Data Science bootcamp has propelled me significantly in a short amount of time. Even during the course, an opportunity arose within the organization to advance to a role as a Data Scientist at an international level. Thanks to the newly acquired knowledge from the bootcamp, I was able to distinguish myself strongly, and the promotion quickly became a reality for me. The course itself was very enjoyable; the intensive interaction with fellow participants and hands-on homework assignments made it highly educational as well. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a career switch to Data Analytics / Data Science.
Remko de Jongste
Data Scientist
We immediately started working on ML models for our clients
Thanks to this course, we can now create regression models ourselves. We immediately started working on churn prediction and media mix modeling for our clients. Thanks to the enthusiasm and knowledge of the instructor, the course was enjoyable, educational, and above all, immediately applicable.
Marcel van Brienen
Marketer
Embracing AI makes my skills as a designer even more extensive
As a graphic designer, I notice that AI is going to play an increasingly large role within my field. Taking a course at Amsterdam Data Academy has given me a different perspective. Instead of a threat, I now see it much more as an opportunity. Thanks for putting on a different pair of glasses.
Arnoud
Graphic Designer
The practical approach taken throughout the course was truly commendable
The Data Science and Machine Learning Boot Camp offered a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. The curriculum is well-structured and covered all the fundamental concepts of data science and machine learning. The practical approach taken throughout the course was truly commendable. Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies were integrated into every module. The instructors and teaching assistants were supportive and they provided valuable feedback on assignments and projects. The knowledgeable instructors and interactive learning platform made it a truly enriching journey.
Navneeta Sahal
Data Analyst
This course is perfectly accessible even without prior knowledge of data
In a short time, I was taken through the basics of Machine Learning and introduced to the various aspects and terms within Data Science. This was done in a clear and engaging manner and supplemented with clear assignments that could be done as homework. This course is perfectly accessible even without prior knowledge of data science and machine learning.
Wilbert Groenewoud
Engineering agency
Due to the course, the promotion quickly became a reality for me
The Data Science bootcamp has propelled me significantly in a short amount of time. Even during the course, an opportunity arose within the organization to advance to a role as a Data Scientist at an international level. Thanks to the newly acquired knowledge from the bootcamp, I was able to distinguish myself strongly, and the promotion quickly became a reality for me. The course itself was very enjoyable; the intensive interaction with fellow participants and hands-on homework assignments made it highly educational as well. I highly recommend it to anyone considering a career switch to Data Analytics / Data Science.
Remko de Jongste
Data Scientist
This course is perfectly accessible even without prior knowledge of data
In a short time, I was taken through the basics of Machine Learning and introduced to the various aspects and terms within Data Science. This was done in a clear and engaging manner and supplemented with clear assignments that could be done as homework. This course is perfectly accessible even without prior knowledge of data science and machine learning.
Wilbert Groenewoud
Engineering agency
The practical approach taken throughout the course was truly commendable
The Data Science and Machine Learning Boot Camp offered a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. The curriculum is well-structured and covered all the fundamental concepts of data science and machine learning. The practical approach taken throughout the course was truly commendable. Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies were integrated into every module. The instructors and teaching assistants were supportive and they provided valuable feedback on assignments and projects. The knowledgeable instructors and interactive learning platform made it a truly enriching journey.
Navneeta Sahal
Data Analyst
Embracing AI makes my skills as a designer even more extensive
As a graphic designer, I notice that AI is going to play an increasingly large role within my field. Taking a course at Amsterdam Data Academy has given me a different perspective. Instead of a threat, I now see it much more as an opportunity. Thanks for putting on a different pair of glasses.
Arnoud
Graphic Designer
We immediately started working on ML models for our clients
Thanks to this course, we can now create regression models ourselves. We immediately started working on churn prediction and media mix modeling for our clients. Thanks to the enthusiasm and knowledge of the instructor, the course was enjoyable, educational, and above all, immediately applicable.
Marcel van Brienen
Marketer
What do you earn in data or AI?
Gross annual salary in the Netherlands, junior to senior, for the seven most in-demand roles.
| Role | Junior to senior |
|---|---|
| AI architect AI Engineering Bootcamp | €60,000 to €120,000 |
| Prompt engineer Applied AI Bootcamp | €50,000 to €100,000 |
| Data engineer Data Professional Bootcamp | €44,000 to €99,000 |
| Data scientist Data Professional Bootcamp | €42,000 to €93,000 |
| AI engineer Applied AI Bootcamp | €44,000 to €88,000 |
| AI researcher Applied AI & Data Science Diploma | €38,000 to €82,000 |
| Data analyst Data & Analytics Bootcamp | €45,000 to €65,000 |
Source: Data and AI Salary Report 2026. Indicative amounts, excluding holiday pay and bonuses. Your own salary depends on employer, sector, region and experience.
Help with your choice and your application
A free 30-minute video call with a study advisor. No preparation needed, no obligation to enrol.
- Study advice. Together we choose the programme that fits your goal and your schedule.
- Training advice and application. You get a training advice from the Leerwerkloket and apply for the reimbursement with DigiD.
- Start. Once it's granted, you enrol and start at the next start date.
Other ways to pay
- Maak je Stap (Utrecht region)
- Amsterdam Training Voucher
- Interest-free loan from TechMeUp
- Training paid for by UWV
- Learning portals such as Archipel
- Retrain with an internship and a career coach
- SLIM subsidy for your employer
- Training vouchers from your municipality
- All financing options
Questions
Who is eligible?
Residents of The Hague, Rijswijk, Delft, Midden-Delfland and Westland aged 18 or older, not yet retired, with a positive training advice from Haaglanden Leert Door. You are self-employed, a job seeker without benefits, or you work with a low base salary or with at most MBO 4. Check the current conditions on haaglandenleertdoor.nl.
How much do I get?
Up to €3,500 per applicant per calendar year.
Until when can I apply?
According to the City of The Hague, until 1 July 2027. You hear within 5 weeks of a complete application whether it has been granted.
What if my application isn't granted?
Then we look at other routes together: UWV, your employer, paying in installments or an interest-free loan from TechMeUp.