Code Labs Academy Amsterdam – Launch Your Tech Career in Europe’s Startup Capital

Amsterdam’s canals have always carried big ideas—now they carry code. At Code Labs Academy Amsterdam, you’ll dive into project-based bootcamps designed by engineers from the city’s leading scale-ups, collaborate with classmates in our Jordaan coworking loft or connect remotely from anywhere, and graduate with a portfolio that speaks the language of Europe’s most international tech hub. From day one you’ll be shipping real solutions, meeting mentors who hire, and weaving your own story into Amsterdam’s vibrant mix of innovation, creativity, and culture.

Code Labs Academy student with red hair wearing over-ear headphones, taking notes while working on a laptop in a bright Amsterdam coworking classroom.

Why Amsterdam?

Europe’s #1 English-speaking workforce
The Netherlands tops nearly every English-proficiency index, so you can build a tech career without a language barrier.
Global digital gateway
With AMS-IX—one of the world’s largest internet exchanges—Amsterdam offers ultra-low-latency cloud, AI and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Startup magnet
Ranked #13 worldwide in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report, the Dutch ecosystem raised over €3.1 billion last year—outpacing many larger EU capitals.
Lifestyle advantage
Safe cycling lanes, world-class museums and an average 30-minute commute mean you can balance hackathons with canal-side living.

Bootcamps You Can Take in Amsterdam

Program	Why It’s Perfect for Amsterdam
Cybersecurity	Ideal for roles in the city’s booming fintech and payments sector.
Data Science & AI	Train models on the Netherlands’ open-data troves and smart-city initiatives.
UX/UI Design	Design for global travelers with insights from Booking.com alumni mentors.
Web Development	Build high-traffic platforms on the same infra that powers Adyen and Picnic.

All tracks run 12 weeks full-time or 24 weeks part-time, blending live online instruction with optional in-person meet-ups at our Jordaan coworking space.

Career Outcomes

Amsterdam software engineers now command a median total compensation of ≈ €95 k, with senior IC roles topping €165 k. Our dedicated career team offers:

Mock interviews with engineers from Adyen, GitHub NL and Backbase.
Bi-weekly CV clinics and LinkedIn audits.
Lifetime job-hunt support across the EU Blue Card network.

Learning Experience