Developments in the IT job market are moving at lightning speed. The demand for well-trained IT professionals continues to grow, while supply is lagging behind. Fast Lane therefore considers it essential that new target groups can enter the IT sector in an accessible way and develop into sustainably employable IT professionals.
Entrants and reskillers: the key to growth in the IT job market
To structurally reduce the shortage of IT professionals, increasing inflow is crucial. That is why Fast Lane specifically focuses on entrants and reskillers who want to acquire basic IT knowledge and pursue a new career in IT. This group includes, among others:
- Job seekers
- Refugees and newcomers
- Reskillers from other sectors or physically demanding professions
- People who have dropped out of formal education
- Entry-level IT professionals who do not yet possess the right skills
Reskilling is often more accessible than people think
Many people believe that reskilling is only possible if they can fully finance it themselves. In practice, this is rarely the case. There are various subsidies, funds and schemes that make reskilling to IT accessible. One example is the ESF+ CA-ICT subsidy scheme, which subsidizes as much as 40% of your reskilling programme. In this way, Fast Lane lowers the threshold to take the step toward a future-proof career in IT.
"Our goal is to give people a chance at a sustainable career in the rapidly changing IT world. It is our way of contributing to solving societal challenges. We do not only develop knowledge and skills, but also provide people with future prospects while simultaneously contributing to the new IT reality. We are proud of that!"
Kees Boot, Fast Lane Benelux
Our programmes at a glance
Over the past years, we have developed and delivered various training programmes. Each programme has its own characteristics, objectives and is aimed at a specific target group. This means there is always a (re)skilling programme available that suits your organisation.
IT Support Specialist & Junior Network Administrator (in collaboration with ICT Tribe Almere)
In collaboration with ICT Tribe Almere, Fast Lane offers an intensive full-time programme of 10 to 13 weeks on location in Almere, in which technical knowledge and skills are fully integrated. You are trained as an IT Support Specialist or Junior Network Engineer — roles for which demand is high. You start with a presentation skills training and then work on both technical knowledge and essential soft skills. Thanks to very intensive coaching and guidance, you are optimally prepared for a job in IT after completing the programme.
What will you learn in this reskilling programme?
- Networking Essentials
- IT Essentials
- Cybersecurity
- Linux
- CCNA
Junior Netwerkbeheerder (JNBH)
Talent Education Programme for Status Holders & Newcomers in ICT (TOPS)
Fast Lane, together with the municipality of Wageningen, the Employer Service Point, Food Valley and Cisco, organises a 12-week full-time programme for status holders & newcomers with ambitions in ICT. Participants are trained as support or network engineers, with the ultimate goal of securing a job in the Food Valley region. The programme is intended for status holders with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from their country of origin and an affinity with ICT. Participants receive classroom training, workshops and practical assignments in combination with guided self-study and coaching sessions. Prior knowledge is not required, but is an advantage. English at B1 level is mandatory; Dutch at B1 level is preferred.
What will you learn in this reskilling programme?
- Hardware and software
- Cybersecurity
- AI
- Cisco Networking
Junior Netwerkbeheerder (JNBH)
Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking (CCSTN)
Would you like to start in IT and work directly with networks? With the Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking (CCSTN) reskilling programme from Fast Lane, you build a solid foundation for a career as an IT support specialist or junior network engineer. This programme focuses on practical networking knowledge, combined with internationally recognised Cisco certification. During this training, you learn how networks function, how to troubleshoot issues and how to provide professional IT support. The CCSTN certification was developed by Cisco and perfectly aligns with entry-level IT roles such as service desk or network support positions. The 12-week full-time programme takes place on location at Fast Lane in Utrecht, where you receive intensive guidance from experienced trainers and work directly on practice-oriented networking skills.
What will you learn in this reskilling programme?
- Networking Essentials
- Basic network architecture (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Network devices and infrastructure
- Basic troubleshooting & helpdesk skills
- Preparation for the Cisco CCST Networking exam
Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking (CCSTN)
Junior Data Analyst (JDA)
Data plays a key role in modern organisations. With the Junior Data Analyst (JDA) reskilling programme from Fast Lane, you develop the skills to analyse, visualise and translate data into insights. Ideal for those who want to retrain for a future-proof IT role with strong demand in the job market. This programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical assignments, enabling you to be directly employable as a Junior Data Analyst after completion. The reskilling programme lasts 12 weeks and is delivered in a classroom setting at Fast Lane’s location in Utrecht, allowing you to fully benefit from personal guidance and direct interaction with trainers and fellow participants.
What will you learn in this reskilling programme?
- Data collection and data quality
- Basic data analysis and statistics
- Data visualisation and dashboards
- Analysing and interpreting datasets
- Working with modern data tools (safe assumption)
- Presenting data insights to stakeholders
Junior Software Developer (JSD)
Software development is one of the most in-demand IT skills. With the Junior Software Developer (JSD) reskilling programme from Fast Lane, you learn the fundamentals of programming and software development, focused on practical application in the workplace. This programme is intended for people who want to retrain for a technical IT role and combines coding principles, practical assignments and professional guidance. This 12-week reskilling programme is delivered on location in Utrecht and offers an intensive learning environment in which theory and practice are continuously alternated.
What will you learn in this reskilling programme?
- Basic software development
- Programming and logic
- Working with modern development environments (safe assumption)
- Version control and collaboration in teams
- Testing and maintaining code
- Introduction to Agile/Scrum working methods
Junior Software Developer (JSD)
Junior System Administrator (JSB)
Would you like to start a career in IT and be responsible for managing and ensuring the continuity of IT environments? With the Junior System Administrator (JSB) reskilling programme from Fast Lane, you develop the knowledge and skills required to start working in an operational IT role. This 12-week reskilling programme is delivered in a classroom setting at Fast Lane’s location in Utrecht and combines theory with practice-oriented exercises. You learn how IT systems are configured, managed and secured, enabling you to be directly employable as a Junior System Administrator after completion.
What will you learn in this reskilling programme?
- IT infrastructure and system administration
- Windows and/or Linux administration (safe assumption)
- Network and user management
- Basic cybersecurity
- Cloud and virtualisation concepts
- Practical management and support skills
Would you like to know what our training programmes can mean for your organisation? Contact us via 030 658 2131 or info.nl@fastlane.net. We would be happy to tell you more!