Applying for the program

We start a new class in our 8-month web development program 3 times a year. Two classes in Copenhagen and one in Aarhus.

We are a non-profit, charitable organization and our program is free. We are dependent on funding and donations, therefore, changes to the schedule can occur.

The programme is designed especially for people with limited access to further education or the job market in Denmark.

You don't need a technical background to apply.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Waiting to start the test assignment? Check out this resource to get a head-start by trying some relevant tutorials and going through our pre-introductory materials. It will be a great introduction to some of the topics we teach!

What you will learn

We provide an environment for self-directed learning of the fundamentals of full-stack web development. We are not a school, we are a learning community, supported by a network of skilled mentors from the tech industry. HackYourFuture requires 30 hours of independent study per week, of which 4 hours are on-site workshops on Sundays. You are responsible for your own learning. Together, we will discover state-of-the-art tools and frameworks, industry best-practices, and experience  working collaboratively in a modern development team.
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HTML
Ensure the proper formatting of text and images so that your browser may display them as they are intended to look.
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CSS
Learn how to make you webpages standout by creating beautiful designs.
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JavaScript
A programming language commonly used in web development to add awesome functionality for your site or app!
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MySQL
An Oracle-backend open source relational database management system based on Structured Query Language (SQL).
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Node JS
An open source development platform for executing JavaScript code on the back-end of your applications.
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React
One of the most popular JavaScript libraries used for building reusable UI components for your apps.
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HTML
Ensure the proper formatting of text and images so that your browser may display them as they are intended to look.
CSS logo
CSS
Learn how to make your webpages standout by creating beautiful designs that are seamlessly responsive across mobile and desktop.
JavaScript logo
JavaScript
A programming language commonly used in web development to add awesome functionality for your site or app!
MySQL logo
MySQL
An Oracle-backend open source relational database management system based on Structured Query Language (SQL).
NodeJS Logo
Node JS
An open source development platform for executing JavaScript code on the back-end of your applications.
React logo
React
One of the most popular JavaScript libraries used for building reusable UI components for your apps.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get SU or other student benefits as a student of HackYourFuture?
HackYourFuture is organized as an Association (in Danish "Forening") and is not registered as an official educational institution in Denmark. This means that as a student of HackYourFuture, you currently cannot get registered as a student in the Danish Educational System. The negative aspect of this is that you currently can not get SU (https://www.su.dk/english/su-as-a-foreign-citizen/) or other student benefits when you are a student in HackYourFuture. The positive aspect of this is that we don't have the same requirements as official education institutions in Denmark and we don't require you to have a CPR-number to start studying with us.
How does the selection process work?
In order to select the best candidates, we ask all applicants to complete a test assignment. No previous knowledge of coding is required, but you need to be able to use a computer and the internet with confidence. The test requires about 30-40hrs of work and you will have 10 days to complete it. After that, we will invite the 30 top candidates for a video interview and finally select 15 candidates who will join our program. We consider the results of your test assignment, your analytical skills, your motivation to learn, and determination to start a career as a developer. Furthermore, we factor in the degree of marginalization of each applicant based on residence permit, household income & motivational letter.
I am not a refugee. Can I still apply?
HackYourFuture's is a program for people who have limited access to higher education and the job market in Denmark and priority will always be given to refugees and asylum seekers. You are welcome to apply to the program, but please explain in your motivational letter why you believe you are disadvantaged in Denmark and need the HackYourFuture program.
I don't have a computer. Can I still apply?
Yes, you can borrow a computer from HackYourFuture when you are selected for the program. Let us know on info@hackyourfuture.dk and come by our office during this week. If you can't come to Copenhagen to pick up a computer, we recommend that you go to the local library where you can normally use a computer for free. If you are accepted to the program, you can borrow a computer from us during the whole course. If you are not accepted, we ask you to bring back the computer within a week after the decision.
I don't live close to Copenhagen or Aarhus. Can I still apply?
We accept people living all over Denmark, and we can pay for transportation costs (train tickets) as well as we provide lunch and snacks on the Sunday classes. You need to be able to reach Copenhagen or Aarhus on a Sunday at 12.00.
What other activities can I expect from the program?
During the program you can get access to extra-curricular activities such as technology workshops, study groups, company visits and IT conferences. After graduating, you can join the HYF Job-Hub, which is intended to support your job-hunt by providing additional workshops, training and connections to Career Mentors.
Who do you consider being in a disadvantaged situation?
We consider the following conditions when we select the candidates for a new class: Education: You don’t have access to free education in Denmark; or, your existing degree is not recognised in Denmark. Unemployment: You have been unemployed for more than 6 months. Underemployment: You have been employed outside your field of education for more than 6 months. If the situations for employment and education described above don’t apply to you, then we don’t directly consider you in our target group. In that case, please specify in your motivational letter why we should consider you.

The Curriculum

HTML/CSS
1 week
1
Git 1
1 weeks
2
JavaScript 1
4 weeks
3
JavaScript 2
3 weeks
4
JavaScript 3
3 weeks
5
Databases
3 weeks
6
Node.js
3 weeks
7
React 1
3 weeks
8
React 2
3 weeks
9
Git 2
1 weeks
10
Career
Training
3 weeks
11
Final
Project
4 weeks
12