At Code Labs Academy, we believe tech upskilling should be accessible.
In Denmark, there are several routes that may help support continuing education — for example income support while studying (SVU), wage compensation for approved vocational training (VEU allowance), and grants through competence funds under collective agreements. Eligibility depends on your situation and the type of education you take.
If you’re unsure where to start, our team can help you map out the most realistic options and the next steps to explore.
Funding guidance available
Explore Funding Options in Denmark
SVU (State Educational Support for Adults)
SVU (Statens Voksenuddannelsesstøtte) is a support scheme for adults active in the Danish workforce who take eligible supplementary or further education during working hours. It can help cover part of your income loss while studying (conditions apply).
VEU allowance (VEU-godtgørelse)
The VEU allowance is wage compensation for certain occupation-oriented adult and further education programmes. If you are not paid while attending, you may be able to receive the allowance yourself; if you are paid, your employer may be able to claim it (conditions apply).
Competence Funds (Kompetencefonde)
If you’re covered by a Danish collective agreement, you may be able to apply for support through a sector-specific competence fund. These funds are designed to support continuing education and competence development — eligibility and covered activities depend on the relevant agreement and fund.
Public-sector competence development support
Many public-sector employees in Denmark can access competence development support through collective-agreement arrangements (for example via the Secretariat for Competence Development for central government employees). Availability and rules depend on your employment area.
Jobcentre & A-kasse upskilling routes
If you’re unemployed, there may be jobcentre-guided upskilling opportunities such as ‘6 ugers jobrettet uddannelse’ (six weeks of job-oriented training) for eligible insured unemployed people. Your jobcentre or A-kasse can advise you on eligibility and approved courses (for example via the positive list).
Employer sponsorship
Many Denmark-based employers fund professional development through learning budgets or training plans. If your goal is role-relevant skills development (e.g., security, data, development, or design), we can help you build a clear training case for internal approval.
How To Get Started
Funding routes in Denmark can vary depending on whether you’re employed, covered by a collective agreement, or currently unemployed.
Start by clarifying your situation, then check eligibility and requirements for the option you want to explore. If you’d like help, book a call and we’ll walk you through the best next steps.
1. Identify the right route
Clarify whether you’re exploring employer sponsorship, a competence fund, SVU/VEU support for eligible education, or jobcentre/A-kasse routes if unemployed.
2. Check eligibility and requirements
Review conditions and documentation needs (for example employment status, collective agreement coverage, or whether a course must be approved under a scheme).
3. Plan your enrolment
Choose the programme and schedule that fits your goals, then plan your funding or tuition route and submit any required applications.