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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…

So far on my Northcoders Data Engineering bootcamp, all our coding has been done locally.  This means I was coding and developing software within my own computer, accessible only on that device. The only exception to this was when my coursemates and I collaborated and shared code with Git.  On week 7 and 8, we…

Are you thinking about changing your career, but worried that you’re too late? No matter your age, changing careers can feel overwhelming. We hear a lot of myths about starting over later in life, which can make transitioning to a tech career seem all the more daunting. However, the truth is that many people successfully…

Making the switch to a tech career can be exciting, but it also comes with its challenges. Whether you’re learning to code, exploring new roles, or preparing for job applications, having the right resources can make all the difference. Here are some essential tools and platforms to support your journey into tech. 1. FreeCodeCamp FreeCodeCamp is…

Remote coding bootcamps are a great way to learn software development flexibly. Since they’re often fast-paced, it’s important to have the right tools on your computer before you start. These will help you stay productive and organised, so you can make the most of your learning. Here are some essential tools we recommend on our…

Woohoo, we’re halfway there! Having just finished my 6th week of the Data Engineering Bootcamp in Python at Northcoders, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on what we have covered already. Since the course ends with a project phase, we are now actually over halfway the ‘theory’ part of the course. However the learning will…

The idea of switching to a career in software development in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s might feel daunting. Maybe you’ve spent years in a different industry, and the thought of starting over seems overwhelming. If you’re thinking about getting into tech later in life, you’re not alone—and you’re not too late. Software development…

Thirteen weeks ago, I made the leap into a brand-new world, trading my stable and rewarding career as a physiotherapist for the unpredictable challenge of learning to code. I wasn’t just apprehensive, I was terrified. Could I really succeed in a completely different field? Would I even keep up with the pace? It felt like…