Free, project-based training
Free tech training that gets you hired.
Remotely or anywhere.
Tech jobs come with flexibility built in. Train for free and land the remote jobs, hybrid, or on-site roles you want. 100% free, peer-to-peer, project-based.
100% free · No degree required · No experience needed · Brussels & Antwerp
01 · FLEXIBILITY & REMOTE WORK
Built for how tech actually works today.
Yeah, flexibility at work - that's the dream. In tech, it's the norm. Remote, hybrid, on-site - you choose how you work. The skills employers demand are the same either way. At 42 Belgium, you build them for free on our Brussels and Antwerp campuses: real code, real projects, real teams. No slides, no lectures. You build and deliver projects with peers, exactly like the distributed teams you'll join after. No experience? Not anymore - after 42, your portfolio speaks for itself.
Real programming skills, not certificate-collecting
Tools and workflows used by distributed engineering teams worldwide
A portfolio that grows with every project - visible progress, not just grades
Peer-to-peer learning that mirrors real tech teams
Direct pathway to remote jobs, online work, and online jobs work from home
02 · OPEN TO EVERYONE
No CV. No degree. No experience required.
You already know the problem: every tech role asks for two years of experience at least. 42 Belgium is the bridge. We welcome career changers from every possible background - retail, hospitality, teaching, administration, music, parenting.
The only requirement is motivation.
No coding knowledge needed, half of our students never coded before. No diploma to file. No CV to polish. No age limit. Our entry process measures potential, not past. You take a short online logic test, then discover peer-to-peer learning in our Piscine. You decide together with us if this path is right for you.
What we don't ask for
What we look for
03 · ACCESSIBLE FREE TRAINING
Free structured training. Not a Massive Open Online Course.
Let's be clear. This is not a free online course you scroll through at midnight and forget by morning. Most free online courses are started by everyone and finished by no one. 42 Belgium is the opposite: a peer-to-peer program with physical campuses, shared projects, and real feedback.
A PDF won't get you hired. A portfolio will.
Free online courses with free certificates prove you watched videos. Our program proves you can ship real software with a team. The difference shows up in your portfolio - and in the job offers you receive afterwards. The 42 model is fully funded so that talent, not budget, decides who accesses tech education. No tuition. No hidden fees. No upsells. Ever.
A typical free course
42 Belgium
Learning
You start alone. You finish alone.
Peer-to-peer learning in real teams.
Proof of skills
A PDF certificate employers ignore.
A portfolio of shipped projects.
Feedback
Feedback is rare, if it exists at all.
Peer-to-peer feedback on every project.
Support
Stuck the first time you hit a bug.
Learn from your peers & solve problems together.
Motivation
Most people lose motivation and drop out.
Cohorts that ship together, stay together.
Learning
A typical free course
You start alone. You finish alone.
42 Belgium
Peer-to-peer learning in real teams.
Proof of skills
A typical free course
A PDF certificate employers ignore.
42 Belgium
A portfolio of shipped projects.
Feedback
A typical free course
Feedback is rare, if it exists at all.
42 Belgium
Peer-to-peer feedback on every project.
Support
A typical free course
Stuck the first time you hit a bug.
42 Belgium
Learn from your peers & solve problems together.
Motivation
A typical free course
Most people lose motivation and drop out.
42 Belgium
Cohorts that ship together, stay together.
The outcome
98%
of advanced grads secure a job
Life after 42: 98% employment.
98% of students who complete the advanced curriculum secure a job. Many are recruited during internships or while still working on projects at 42. You graduate with a portfolio, a track record, and a global alumni network in every major tech city.
Graduation doesn't mean goodbye. Alumni are students for life - always welcome back to campus to exchange, mentor, or keep learning.
Our partners and sponsors
The program
What you'll actually build.
The 42 Belgium program is structured around real projects, not lectures. Four phases, one trajectory - from your first line of code to your career launch.
You learn to code from scratch, then build your way up through progressively harder projects. The Common Core gives every student a solid foundation - both hard and soft skills.
- Languages - C, Python, and others along the way
- Algorithms & data structures - the logic behind every codebase
- UNIX, file systems, processes - how software actually runs
- Network programming - the architecture behind modern apps
- Object-oriented programming - writing code that scales
- Client-server projects - building the backend of real systems
- Web programming - from HTML to full-stack deployment
- Graphics programming - rendering pixels, building interfaces
- Artificial intelligence - the fundamentals powering modern systems
- Concurrent programming - multi-threading and parallelism
After the Common Core, many students take a first internship or job in tech. Not mandatory, but strongly recommended. This phase often helps students confirm their interests and return to 42 with clearer goals.
- Apply your skills in real-world conditions
- Understand professional workflows, tools, and team dynamics
- Explore different career paths before specialising
Choose your specialisation and go deeper - up to a master-equivalent level.
How it works: Like in a video game, you can try, fail, and try again until you succeed. As you complete and validate projects, your level increases to reflect the skills you've mastered along the way. At each level, you discover new areas of coding and IT. This makes every student's journey unique, while still covering a shared foundation.
- Artificial Intelligence & Data
- Cybersecurity
- Web & Mobile development
- Operating systems
- Graphical programming
Flexibility:
- You are not obligated to stick to one specialisation or complete it fully.
- You can move between tracks, experiment with different fields, and choose projects that fit your goals.
- Each student is free to decide when to graduate and officially become a 42 Alumni.
Global mobility: This phase can be pursued not only in Brussels or Antwerp but also at any other 42 campus worldwide.
Many students secure job offers during this phase - often before they officially graduate. Industry certifications (AWS and others) add professional credibility.
- Put advanced skills into practice in longer, specialised roles
- Build deeper professional expertise and network
- Secure long-term opportunities - many receive offers here
Plus: industry certifications (AWS cloud and others), and a philosophy of sharing that shapes how you learn.
Real students
Real stories from real students.
Three alumni share what the 42 journey was like - in their own words.
Kevin
42 Stories · Piscine selection sprint
Morgane
42 Stories · Piscine selection sprint
Sam
42 Stories · Piscine selection sprint
Campus visits
Come meet us at an Open Day.
No pressure, no commitment. Walk the campus, meet the team, ask every question you have - in Brussels or Antwerp.
The path
How to join 42 Belgium.
Online logic test (~1 hour)
No coding needed, it's just logic. Choose a quiet spot, as you can't pause or restart. Stay focused and keep going - you've got this!
Meeting - on campus or online
Come visit our campus in Brussels or Antwerp and learn more about the program.
Some check-in sessions are also online, but don't forget to register!
Enter the Piscine
You'll be immersed for 4 weeks on our campus in Brussels or Antwerp. You'll get a taste of coding, our unique approach, and life at 42. Enough to really know if 42 is for you.
Start the Common Core
After passing the Piscine, you can officially start the Core Program.
You'll have 24/7 access to the campus, work on real projects, and discover a community full of fellow coders.
Next Piscine dates on campus - apply anytime.
FAQ
Questions
Yes. 100% free - no tuition, no hidden costs, no upsells. The program is fully funded so that talent, not budget, decides who gets access to tech education.
No. Unlike free online courses with certificates you complete alone at home, 42 is structured with physical campuses, peer-to-peer learning, shared projects and deadlines. You graduate with a portfolio of real work - not a PDF.
Yes, many do. You can also work hybrid or on-site - the 42 skill set travels. 98% of advanced curriculum graduates secure a job, many before they graduate.
Yes. 42 was built for career changers and beginners. Our selection test measures potential, not past knowledge — most students arrive from non-tech fields.
No. No diploma, no CV required. Only motivation and the willingness to take our logic test.
The core curriculum averages 18 months but ranges from 6 to 24 depending on your pace. The advanced curriculum can extend up to 5 years at your rhythm. You graduate when you're ready.
Free online certificates prove you watched videos. Our program proves you can ship software with a team. Employers notice the difference.
You leave with the experience and no obligation. The Piscine is designed for both of us to know if 42 is the right fit. No failure, just clarity.
Is this really free?
Yes. 100% free - no tuition, no hidden costs, no upsells. The program is fully funded so that talent, not budget, decides who gets access to tech education.
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Prerequisites
Your tech career begins here.
Free structured training. Real jobs - remote, hybrid, or on-site. No degree, no CV, no experience required. Start with our online logic test. It takes an hour and it's free.