The short answer
The internship is self-paced, so there is no leave to ask for. Do your work when you can. On Premium you can choose a longer length now or extend later if you need more time.
Need more time?
Which edition are you on?
Free
Upgrade to Premium for a longer length.
Premium
Extend any time before your end date plus 30 days.
You do not need to ask permission to take a break. Your internship runs at your own pace: there are no shifts to attend and no hours to log.
If life gets busy
- Come back to Internship whenever you can. Your progress is kept.
- Your lessons, checks and practice stay as you left them.
If you need more time
- Premium: you can extend to a longer length any time before your end date plus 30 days, and pay only the difference.
- Free: it is a 4-week internship. You can upgrade to Premium to get a longer one.
See Can I upgrade my Free internship to Premium? for the steps.
If something serious is stopping you, write to us at info@wartens.com. We usually reply within one working day.
Updated 22 October 2026
Related questions
- Can I upgrade my Free internship to Premium?Yes, at any time. Choose your length on the Premium page and pay once; what you have already done carries over, and any amount you paid before in the same currency is credited.
- What do I do each day in an internship?You work at your own pace through weekly lessons and practice tasks, use the 3D lab, ask the AI mentor when you are stuck, and pass a short check each week. Nothing runs to a fixed clock.
- How do I talk to a person?Ask the AI assistant first. If it cannot help, choose Talk to a person to send a request. You can also email info@wartens.com or call. Replies usually come within one working day.
- Should I choose a Free or a Premium internship?Free is a whole 4-week internship with every task, the 3D lab, the AI mentor and a free certificate of completion. Premium adds people and proof: mentor calls, an engineer's review, the graded certificate, letters and longer lengths.
- How do I start an internship?Pick a track on the Internships page, choose a start date, accept the terms and press Start my free internship. You need a free account, and no card is taken for the Free edition.
- Which internship track should I choose?Choose the track closest to the work you want to do. There are engineering tracks (such as PLC, panels and SCADA) and AI tracks (such as machine learning and data science). You pick one when you start.
Still need help? Visit the Help Centre or send us a request.
Still stuck?
Ask the AI assistant. If it cannot solve it, a person takes over and replies by email, usually within one working day.