Rotterdam

Imagine a world full of tech-savvy individuals who approach the challenges of our time with a digital and entrepreneurial mindset. To achieve this, TechLabs Rotterdam offers a free blended learning platform combining Online Learning, Project Work, and TechLabs Community Events to improve your coding skills! Learning is more effective (and fun) in a community of likeminded and ambitious people. Let’s learn together and gain access to a network of experienced mentors from universities, start-ups and corporations.

Our 5-month Digital Shaper program is composed of two phases: the Online Learning Journey where you build up your theoretical knowledge and the subsequent Project Work Journey where you apply your theoretical knowledge to own or given projects with a team. Take part in community events, make new friends, and learn from unique workshops and hackathons sponsored by our partners. After completion, receive a Digital Shaper Certificate and become a part of the TechLabs Alumni Network. No previous level of knowledge is needed to enrol. All that matters is motivation to learn! Are you excited about tech and want to learn how to apply coding to solve the problems of today? Join our Digital Shaper Program!

Data Science

In the Data Science track you will learn basic coding skills in Python and apply them directly to Data Science tasks — from data import to data preparation and visualization to building advanced machine learning models for classification and Web Development.

Deep Learning

Ready for a deepdive into AI? This track offers the possibility to learn about the possibilities of current AI methods such as Natural Language Processing, Image and Object Recognition. Techies apply Python in order to carry out those methods. We are eager to introduce lessons based on LLMs in this course as well.

Web Development

Here you have the chance to learn of building your first interactive web application and get to know the Web Dev toolbox (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, and many more).

User Experience Design

In this track that is all about how we as people interact with technology, you will learn about the key values for designing an enjoyable user experience, get to know tools to prototype ideas, and create your own design portfolio.

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Digital Shaper Program Schedule

Below you will find links to the schedule of the current and upcoming semesters.

Current cohort (Spring Semester 2024): http://tinyurl.com/tlr-calendar
Upcoming cohort (Winter Semester 2024): https://tinyurl.com/tlr-calendar-2

Known as the “gateway to Europe” due to its large seaport, Rotterdam is a cultural melting pot with over 170 nationalities. Famous for its modern architecture as well as inventing ‘Kapsalon’, Rotterdam is home to many internationally renowned knowledge institutions and universities. With so much diversity, innovation and know-how in one place, it’s no wonder this city is developing into a major European tech & start-up hub with more than 500 tech start-ups (and counting). We believe Rotterdam is one of the best places to enter the Tech World– independent of your prior knowledge.

FAQ

Q: How much of the program is online versus in person sessions? A: The learning phase is conducted online on your own time with weekly sessions in the evenings with the community. These sessions will alternate between in person in Rotterdam and online. We will share the schedule with you once you have enrolled in the program.

Q: Can I do more than one track at a time? A: It is only possible to do one track per semester. However, you are more than welcome to apply again and follow a different track in the next semester!

Q: Do we admit students from outside the Rotterdam region? A: We put great importance on our students being able to physically take part in the community so we prioritize applications from those located in the Netherlands and able to travel to Rotterdam (around once every two weeks). If you live outside of the Netherlands, there are other locations that TechLabs Rotterdam is closely affiliated with. Check out the website at https://techlabs.org/locations

Q: What happens if I get accepted to the program? A: Congratulations! Upon acceptance you will get an email with further instructions. Steps that need to be taken include providing proof of payment of 80 euro commitment fee which will be reimbursed upon completion of the program. Further details on the program and how to get started will be explained during the Kick-Off meeting.

Your question not in the list above? Check out the TechLabs FAQ here (https://techlabs.org/faq) or email us at rotterdam@techlabs.org.

Volunteer

We are looking for support and would love for you to join us! No matter how little time you can put in - it feels great to empower others to thrive in our digital world (and find friends along the way). We are currently looking for volunteers to strengthen our marketing team as well as UX Design and Web Development mentors! Feel free to email us at rotterdam@techlabs.org to let us know you are interested in volunteering.

Company Details

Name of entity: TechLabs Rotterdam

RSIN/tax number: 865292863

Goal: TechLabs offers state-of-the-art tech education in form of the Digital Shaper Program, with the aim to equip young individuals with tech domain expertise as well as methodical and soft skills that are highly relevant now and in our (more and more automated) future workforce. Policy plan: An annual policy plan will be drawn up annually. The general policy is aimed at achieving the purpose of the foundation by acquiring and managing assets that originate from: – funds specially transferred to the foundation for this purpose – subsidies, bequests, legacies and donations, whether or not through crowdfunding. – Proceeds from fundraising activities.

Remuneration policy: According to Article 7, third paragraph, of the Articles of Association, no remuneration can be awarded to the members of the Board. Report of the activities carried out A report on the activities carried out: At the end of the year, a report on the activities carried out is drawn up.

Overview of recent activities: A newsletter will be published annually

Financial accountability: Within 6 months after the end of each financial year, the treasurer draws up a balance sheet and a statement of income and expenditure. The annual accounts are adopted by the board.

You can find a copy of our policy plan here.