ICT Course
An ICT course at Bit Academy can take three forms in English: an accredited online HBO bachelor, a Bit Academy Pro track alongside your job, or an intensive Bootcamp. Below you'll see which route fits which profile.
Which route fits you?
Bit Academy offers different track types. For each route below you'll see who it's for, how long it takes and what certificate or diploma you receive.
HBO · 4 years (240 EC)
HBO Online Bachelor Software Engineering
Accredited HBO bachelor, 100% online. For MBO-4 holders, HAVO/VWO or 21+ with admissions test.
Pro · Typically 15–24 months
Bit Academy Pro
Multiple Pro routes: Full Stack, Frontend, Backend, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, ChatGPT Expert and more. €59.99/month for access to all routes.
Bootcamp · 6–12 months
Bit Academy Bootcamps
Three bootcamps: Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer and Cybersecurity. HBO-recognised certificate, three-month placement included.
Which situation matches yours?
Degree seeker
You want an accredited HBO bachelor. Online (self-paced) gives you the same diploma as on-campus, with more flexibility.
Working professional
You already have a job and want to develop or switch within IT. Pro (self-paced) is the route that combines work and learning.
Quick switcher
You want to be junior-ready in a year. The Bootcamps are full time and intensive, with quick work-readiness and an HBO-recognised certificate.
International student
Looking for English-language ICT routes? Bit Academy offers HBO Online, Pro and three Bootcamps in English. Note: there is no English MBO at Bit Academy.
What does 'an ICT course' mean today?
'ICT' is a broad term. It can cover software development, data, security, networks, cloud, AI or business IT. Bit Academy focuses on the software and data side: developer, data roles, security and AI. Classic network/sysadmin routes are offered by other providers.
An ICT course today is more than 'learning to type on a computer'. You learn to design, collaborate in teams, analyse problems and build software that actually works. The practical ability to ship something matters as much as theoretical understanding.
Which ICT routes does Bit Academy offer in English?
HBO Online Bachelor Software Engineering — four years, 100% online, accredited bachelor. Bit Academy Pro — online routes for working professionals at their own pace, recognised Pro certificate per route. Bootcamps — three full-time programmes (Full Stack, Data Engineer, Cybersecurity) with HBO-recognised certificate.
Which route fits depends on time, learning style and goal. Want an accredited degree? Pick HBO. Want to be junior-ready in a year? Pick a Bootcamp. Want to learn alongside work? Pick Pro.
Why Bit Academy?
Practice-driven education with personal coaching, small groups and autonomy. We partner with employers in tech so placements and final projects are meaningful. NRTO-certified.
Not sure which route fits? Book a 30-minute discovery call with a study advisor. No sales pitch, honest advice. We sometimes recommend a different school or provider if it fits you better.
Pro, Bootcamp and HBO are not the same
Each track type has its own proposition. Below you'll see what each one stands for.
HBO
Online, self-paced. 4 years (240 EC), accredited HBO bachelor.
Pro
Online, alongside work, self-paced. €59.99/month, recognised Pro certificate per route.
Bootcamp
Full time, 6–12 months, 100% remote. HBO-recognised certificate, placement included.
Related routes and information
Answers to common questions
Which ICT course is right for me?
It depends on three things: available time (full time vs alongside work), whether you want an accredited degree, and your goal (developer, data, security, AI). Book a discovery call for honest advice.
What ICT directions does Bit Academy offer in English?
Software development (Full Stack, Frontend, Backend), data (Analyst, Engineer, Scientist), security (Bootcamp only), AI (ChatGPT Expert) and cloud/Laravel specialisations. We don't run classic sysadmin/network routes.
Is Bit Academy's HBO accredited?
Yes. HBO Online Bachelor Software Engineering is an accredited HBO bachelor. Bootcamps are HBO-recognised (30 EC) but not full bachelors.
Does Bit Academy offer English MBO?
No. Bit Academy's MBO programme runs only in Dutch. International students typically pick HBO Online, Pro or a Bootcamp.
How much does an ICT course at Bit Academy cost?
HBO Online approximately €350/month. Pro €59.99/month. Bootcamp from €5,280 one-off (instalments possible). Check current rates and any employer or UWV funding when you apply.
Not sure which route fits?
Book a 30-minute discovery call with a study advisor. No sales pitch — honest advice. We sometimes recommend a different school if it fits you better.