About Codam

Our mission

Codam prepares the next generation for the jobs of today and tomorrow by offering a high-quality and scalable software engineering education to a diverse and large number of people.

Our story

Codam, founded in 2018 and inaugurated by Queen Máxima, follows the groundbreaking Ecole 42 model. Recognized as one of the world’s top programming schools, its hands-on, project-based curriculum thrives without traditional teachers. 

Codam was established to tackle the digital talent shortage, promote social mobility for economically disadvantaged youth, and build a more inclusive, diverse tech community. That is why want lower the barrier to entry and offer free education.

Codam is part of the international 42 Network

42 is the largest network of IT schools in the world with 54 connected campuses in 31 countries.

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Our values

Going Beyond & Above

Making a Difference

Nurturing Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Equitable Chances

Learning to Learn

Our values

Going Beyond & Above

Making a Difference

Nurturing Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Equitable Chances

Learning to Learn

Codam Founder
Corinne Vigreux

In 2007, I set up the Sofronie foundation which focuses on education, social mobility, and inclusion. I have always been passionate about innovation and technology. I want young people, irrespective of their education, economic background, or financial ability, to have a better chance of maximizing their potential.

Impact

Our Impact Reports show how much progress we have made in our mission. We strive to hold ourselves to high standards and track our advancements.

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Impact Report 2023 NL
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Impact Report 2023 ENG
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Factsheet 2023 NL+ ENG
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Impact Report 2024 ENG
Constantijn van Oranje-Nassau, Special Envoy at Techleap.nl

Codam’s faculty-free education is shaping the future of tech education because of its quality, scalability, and equality. We will need many more highly skilled software engineers in the Netherlands, and Codam’s innovative approach is crucial to meet this growing demand.

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