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Online, Manchester, Leeds

About Northcoders

Location: Online, Manchester, Leeds

Northcoders are a multi-award-winning provider of coding bootcamps, offering life-changing opportunities for people wanting to get into the tech industry.

Their full-time and part-time bootcamps equip graduates with all the skills and knowledge they need... Read More

There are many ways to pay, including free scholarships for people living in England, and finance options for those that live in other parts of the UK.

Courses

Data Engineering Bootcamp

Cost: £6,450
Duration: 13 weeks
Locations: Online, Manchester, Leeds
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

This 13 week bootcamp focuses specifically on “the back end” of software. Here is a breakdown of the course:

Week 1: Introduction Week
We’ll use the first week to introduce Python, get used to understanding its syntax, and establish good working practices. As well as Python-specific code, we’ll start discussing universal concepts like algorithms, problem-solving and regular expressions.
Weeks 2-4: Fundamentals
You’ll gain a rigorous understanding of the core concepts and best practices of Python programming. You’ll cover test-driven development, programming paradigms like functional and object-oriented programming and how to write succinct Pythonic code.
Week 5: Data Fundamentals
This is where we introduce the basics of how data is stored, analysed and manipulated. A key element is Structured Query Language which is the near-universal standard for interacting with relational databases.
Week 6: Back End Fundamentals
Data Engineering is an inherently back-end discipline and it’s important to know the principles and practice of how to create servers and APIs and how they interact with data sources.
Weeks 7-8: Cloud Engineering and DevOps
We will explore how to deploy data applications in the market-leading cloud stack, AWS. Additionally, we’ll go into the key skills of DevOps - infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
Weeks 9-10: Data Engineering Techniques
Using the fundamentals you have learned about Python programming, data and cloud engineering, you will learn about the standard skills of ETL, Orchestration, modelling for data analytics and Business Intelligence.
Weeks 11-13: Project Phase
You’ll work in teams of 4-6 to develop a realistic data application. During the first week, you will learn best practices for working in technology teams, such as utilising Kanban, being introduced to Agile methodologies, writing user stories, conducting effective stand-up meetings, and collaborating on Git.

Subjects:
Data Engineering, Agile, React.js, SQL, JavaScript, Python

Java Development Bootcamp

Cost: £6,450
Duration: 13 weeks
Locations: Online, Manchester, Leeds
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Our latest bootcamp is tailored for one of today's most vital tech skills - Java development. As the tech landscape evolves, Java continues to be one of the most in demand languages in software development, as well as being highly valued across various industries. Here is a breakdown of the course:

Week 1: Introduction Week
Kick-start your Java journey with confidence-building sessions on Java basics, tools, terminals, IDEs, and version control with Git and GitHub. We'll also delve into the art of pseudocoding to lay a strong foundation.
Weeks 2-3: Object-Oriented Programming and Software Testing
Gain a solid grasp of Java programming fundamentals. We'll focus on object-oriented principles, diving into classes, inheritance, and interfaces, ensuring you understand the core elements of Java development. Emphasis will be placed on test-driven development to enhance your coding proficiency and software quality.
Weeks 4-5: Advanced Java
Building on the basics, we'll explore advanced Java topics like functional programming, asynchronous code and lambda expressions. At the end of this block, you’ll build a mini test-driven project to combine everything you’ve learned so far.
Weeks 6-8: Data Management and Web Backends
Dive into the world of databases and APIs. Learn about SQL, database management, and how to create robust APIs using Spring Boot, a crucial skill for backend development.
Week 9: Cloud Deployment and Software Architecture
Expand your skill set to include cloud deployment using Docker and the basics of software architecture. This knowledge is key for modern software development and deployment practices.
Weeks 10-13: Frontend Development and Mobile App Project
Transition into frontend development by creating both HTML web pages and Android mobile apps before applying your comprehensive skills in a capstone project. You'll create a Java-based backend application with an Android mobile frontend, showcasing your full-stack development abilities.

Subjects:
Java, SQL, HTML

Part Time Coding Bootcamp

Cost: £8,450
Duration: 30 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Our part-time software development bootcamp is designed to give you the same award-winning and industry-recognised skills as our full time bootcamp, equipping you with everything necessary to launch a successful coding career.

Covering both front-end and back-end coding, with a special emphasis on web application development, it offers a flexible learning schedule that accommodates existing commitments, such as employment, childcare, or caregiving responsibilities.

Software Development Bootcamp

Cost: £6,450
Duration: 13 weeks
Locations: Online, Manchester, Leeds
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Across 13 weeks we cover a mixture of back-end and front-end with a focus on building web applications. Here is a breakdown of the course:

Week 1: Introduction Week
We'll begin by helping you build your confidence with JavaScript, laying the
foundations for you to be able to handle data and create interactivity on websites and apps. We'll also provide you with resources to help you build your HTML and CSS skills.
Weeks 2-4: Fundamentals
First things first. We’ll give you a solid understanding of the fundamentals and best practices of programming. We'll cover test-driven development, pair programming, object-oriented programming and a range of other core tools and workplace practices through the medium of JavaScript.
Weeks 5-7: Back End
JavaScript is the only language that can be run both on the front and back end. Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals of coding in JavaScript, we show you how we can use use Node.js to run code for the back end, and focus on ways of dealing with asynchronous programming. We'll look at APIs and databases, and cover Express and SQL. We’ll also work with some pretty cool third-party data sets and APIs, and help you deploy applications to the cloud!
Weeks 8-10: Front End
It's front end next - you'll learn all about the DOM (Document Object Model) and how to make accessible websites with semantic HTML and responsive CSS, and we'll introduce you to UX. React is the most in-demand front-end framework. We'll teach you the latest concepts and some key peripheral technologies so you can create entire complex front-ends for your websites.
Weeks 11-13: Project Phase
There's no better way to consolidate and extend your knowledge, and prove what you can do, than to get hands on with a real, green-field team project. With previous groups exploring Virtual Reality, Machine Learning, image recognition and blockchain (to name a few!); what you create is limited by your imagination. Curious as to what our previous graduates have created?

Northcoders Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.67/5 (82 reviews)

Anonymous
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2023

2/24/2023

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Remote Coding Bootcamp

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"Massive waste of time. Having a Northcoders qualification on your record is more harm than good."

This is from someone who chose to do the 18 month apprenticeship. The first 3 months on the bootcamp were great, good teachers and helpful tutors. Everything after that point has been a waste of time, the time spent gather materials to 'pass' the apprenticeship... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2021

3/14/2022

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Remote Coding Bootcamp

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"Too much Pair work, far far too much."

You do about 2 hours of lectures a day and the rest of it working on something, early on into the course you do something call 'sprints' that cover what you're doing. You work in a pair 90% of the time, bearing in mind that right now we are all doing... Read More

Anonymous
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2021

3/17/2021

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Remote Coding Bootcamp

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"Amazing bootcamp that will prepare you for a role in software development."

If you want to work in software development and are looking for a bootcamp that will give you the skills you need then absolutely go with Northcoders. The course itself develops the skills you need even if you're coming with very little knowledge when... Read More

Nikolaos Floros
Software engineer | Graduated: 2021

1/18/2021

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"My journey to success"

At 28 deciding to change careers can be a tricky business but I could not be happier with my decision. The course was quite challenging at times but I was a able to land my first developer role before I even graduated! The tutors are amazing and always... Read More

Jessica Bailey
Graduated: 2020

3/9/2020

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The Developer Pathway

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"From Project Management to Software Developer in 3 months and loved every single second of it!"

Northcoders was one of the best decisions I made. After learning to code in my spare time for a couple of years and attending multiple meet-ups, I decided I wanted to make the career change from project management to software development. I previously... Read More

Emily Turner
Graduated: 2020

3/9/2020

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The Developer Pathway

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"Northcoders is a supportive learning environment that I looked forward to everyday."

My whole experience of Northcoders was really enjoyable and I learned so much in a short space of time. The tutors were friendly and patient, so that I always felt ok asking for help. In class a lot of ideas were explained through live coding, which I... Read More

Initially I wasn't sure whether I should self-learn instead, because I had done a lot of coding before for data science. I'm now really glad I didn't do that. It would have taken a lot longer to make the career change and I wouldn't have had the experience of pair coding, support, and friendship that I got in NC.

Harry Fry
Graduated: 2019

3/8/2020

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The Developer Pathway

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"Good Content Taught at a Good Pace"

The content was good and useful for the job market, taught at a challenging yet not overwhelming pace with the option of resitting block at no further cost. The tutors were knowledgeable with strong familiarity of the content and offered both one-to-one... Read More

Robin Jones
Graduated: 2019

3/2/2020

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The Developer Pathway

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"Exactly as described on the Northcoders website."

As an older student with an interesting work history, it took me a little longer to find a job. I still started work only three months after graduation. Everything else, you can see on the website. It really is the real deal - the staff are all helpful... Read More

Christopher Mills
Graduated: 2020

3/1/2020

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The Developer Pathway

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"Gives you the confidence to grapple with all sorts of things"

NorthCoders hand-hold you to the point where you make a fully-working application with a web-based front-end. When I was there, they taught you the fundamentals of JavaScript before you delved into databases and building a RESTful API for an Express router.... Read More

Official Response from Northcoders

Hi Christopher, we're really glad that you were able to learn so much and that you found this experience so valuable! It's intense, but it's a lot of fun. We're sorry you struggled with React. We teach HTML and CSS at the end of the Precourse, but we... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2020

3/1/2020

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The Developer Pathway

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"A very supportive and useful course"

Northcoders provides an incredible supportive environment, I learned so much during the 12 weeks and couldn't have done it without all their support! The career support was also great and helped me to find a job very quickly after. It's hard work, but... Read More

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