We see future experts in every student — and continually find new ways to unlock their potential. As part of this mission, the NIX Learning & Development Center launched the Dual Education Program. In just a few months, our first cohort built a solid foundation for junior-level roles and is now ready to take its place in global IT!
What is Dual Education?
It’s an opportunity for final-year students to combine 📚 industry knowledge + 🛠 hands-on experience at a real company.
The concept is simple yet powerful. Throughout the dual education, participants split their time between academic learning and immersive 32-hour weeks at NIX. It’s a step beyond the traditional IT courses we offer, providing direct exposure to industry expectations.
And the results of this approach speak for themselves!
“This was a transformative experience for me. It showed me how things operate in a professional setting and just how effective teamwork can be. I became more confident working with others, improved my communication, organizational, and time management skills.”
“I’ll be honest — over the past few years, I started to lose confidence in my chosen path. But joining the dual education at NIX completely changed that! I’ve learned more in just a few months here than I did in years at school. This complex experience reminded me why I chose the DevOps profession in the first place.”
The First Dual Education Cohort in Numbers
👥 6 partner schools:
- Bláthy Ottó Titusz Informatikai Technikum
- Bolyai János Műszaki Technikum és Kollégium
- Egressy Gábor Két Tanítási Nyelvű Technikum
- Petrik Lajos Két Tanítási Nyelvű Technikum
- Újpesti Két Tanítási Nyelvű Műszaki Technikum
- Wesselényi Miklós Műszaki Technikum
🗓 3 months of learning → 32 hours of real-world insights each week
👩💻 3 directions → Java | .NET | DevOps
🦾 1 shared goal — to build a strong foundation that unlocks global opportunities and paves the way for meaningful IT jobs.
Java
The Java track introduced students to one of the most in-demand frameworks in backend development today. Through a variety of tasks, they strengthened their skills and grew more confident in writing clean, efficient code. Definitely a good skill to put on a resume 😉
“I’m grateful for the opportunity NIX gave me! Dual education became a major step forward in my journey as an aspiring developer. I’ve become much more confident in Java, gained hands-on experience with Spring Boot, and now feel comfortable using Git. Moreover, I got to see how these tools come together on real projects, which made everything click.”
.NET
With a focus on C# and management skills, participants in the .NET track came away ready to make a real impact! They gained a solid knowledge base, faced real challenges, and learned to work as part of a development team.
Spoiler: for someone, this journey was a total eye-opener 🧩
“We covered a lot of theory, and it made me realize just how important planning is in the .NET role 👀. It’s actually changed how I see it. But, like with anything, the more you learn, the more your perspective evolves.”
…. But pleasantly comfy!
“What I appreciated most during dual education at NIX was how friendly and straightforward the mentors were. I’m used to a more traditional school setting, where the roles of teacher and student are clearly defined. But here, it felt more like working alongside teammates who genuinely wanted to see you grow.”
DevOps
In the meantime, the rising DevOps have been building a powerful skill set to break into software engineering. Just to name a few: Linux basics, setting up web servers, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, cloud platforms… On top of all that, there were mock interviews, which gave students a great feel for what real job interviews are like 🔥
Now, after completing the dual education, they’re fully prepared to land that first big offer! And who knows — maybe it’ll be from NIX 🤞
“I’ve participated in other dual education programs before. But what truly surprised me about this one is that it really prepares you for the actual job. Not just through basic theoretical training, but through real experience. Our lunch break conversations, foosball matches, and fun team games — where we competed alongside our friends and colleagues — are moments I’ll always remember.
A big thank-you to everyone who helped bring this initiative to life. It was incredible!”
Passion. Talent. A drive to build something great.
We’ve seen all of this in our students — and gave them a launchpad for their IT career path! Now, the top participants in our dual education program are just one step away from joining NIX 🚀
Want to be next?
Talk to your school coordinator about dual education at NIX, or reach out to us directly at [email protected]. We’re ready not just teach you, but to invest in your future 🌱
