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We’re thrilled to share that Northcoders has been awarded the highest possible ranking by Ofsted: Outstanding.  Ofsted assesses the quality of education and training providers like schools and bootcamps. Their Outstanding rating is the highest Ofsted award, recognising exceptional performance in every assessed area, from teaching quality to leadership.  Northcoders recently underwent our first full…

Are you ready to start your journey into the exciting world of software development but don’t know where to start? Many people ask the same question: how do you become a software developer, especially without a tech background?Whether you’re a coding enthusiast looking to turn your passion into a career or someone seeking a change,…

If you’re thinking about joining a coding bootcamp to switch to a career in tech, you’re likely looking to make sure you’ll have solid job prospects after graduating. At Northcoders, we’re committed to helping you secure your first role in the tech industry, which is why we include tailored career support with our bootcamps and…

2024: Post-Pandemic London I’m writing this to document my experiences in the Northcoders bootcamp. I’m currently in week 6 out of 13 (just starting the second week of backend) so it is pretty goddamn intense! However, I really found other blogs about bootcamp experience useful when researching what to do with my life. I’ll be…

If you’re interested in software development, you might have come across a new term: vibe coding. It sounds fun, but what is it exactly? And importantly, can it replace the traditional, hands-on coding currently used by developers? What is vibe coding? Vibe coding is writing code based on gut feeling or AI suggestions, without fully…

The swift advancements of AI over the past few years have sparked a fear that AI could soon take over our jobs. This is a topic commonly raised for the tech industry in particular, where headlines and hot takes warn of AI replacing coders altogether.  You might even have read a quote by Sam Altman,…

AI is transforming many jobs and fields, and software development is no exception. Tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT can already generate code, debug, or refactor. As these tools improve, the landscape for developers is changing fast. So how can you make sure your career is future-proofed for all those tech advancements?  The good news…

With AI becoming a bigger part of our lives, it makes sense to consider a tech career in the fields of data engineering and machine learning. But if you don’t have a tech background or a computer science degree, this can feel difficult to achieve.  Luckily, it’s not as out of reach as you might…

At Northcoders, we offer two different ways to benefit from our award-winning Software Development curriculum and start your career in tech: our Part-Time Bootcamp and our Full-Time Bootcamp. Which one is the best fit for you? Find out below: If your priority is changing career quickly or ensuring you get a lot of support, the…

AI is transforming the way we approach nearly everything, and the job search is no exception.  Gone are the days of endlessly scrolling through job boards finding nothing, manually tweaking every single section of a CV, or sending out generic applications. AI has made the job search process more streamlined, personalised, and efficient than ever…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future and influencing everything from healthcare and finance to entertainment and social interactions. However, as AI continues to grow, it’s important to remember the necessity of having diversity in the field. A lack of diverse perspectives in AI can lead to biased algorithms, ethical concerns, and missed opportunities for…

Job searching can be time-consuming and tiring. Unfortunately, it’s rare to land a job right away from your first application. You need to be persistent, and building resilience is key to this. Feeling defeated when you’ve faced a rejection is natural, but instead of seeing it as a setback, resilience can help you reframe it…