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Emily: Insurance Analyst to Software Engineering Consultant

‘There are fundamentals of good coding that are embedded in my brain now that I still use daily. I don’t think of Northcoders as just helping me get on the first steps of the ladder but also giving me solid engineering skills that are still benefitting me today.’ I graduated from Northcoders in December 2021.…

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Callum, Northcoders graduate and web developer
Callum, Northcoders graduate and web developer

Callum: Sales to Web Developer

‘The tech stack is modern and relevant, and because of the projects I built during the bootcamp, and the skills I gained,  I received a job offer within a month of graduating. If you’re ready to put the work in, Northcoders gives you everything you need to break into tech.’ 1. When did you graduate from…

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Musab, Northcoders graduate
Musab, Northcoders graduate

Musab: Administrator to Founder and Lead Software Developer

“Northcoders prepared us with real-world practices like working with tickets, using Kanban boards, and participating in code reviews. Our project work mimicked real production environments.” 1. When did you graduate from Northcoders? January 2023. 2. What’s your role and which company do you work for? I’m the founder of CodeM Labs – a software agency…

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Tommy, Northcoders bootcamp graduate
Tommy, Northcoders bootcamp graduate

Tommy: Musical Theatre Graduate to Junior Software Engineer

“If it wasn’t for Northcoders, I don’t think I would have gotten the experience I needed to land my first role. I was well prepared and left with the knowledge I needed to land my first role as well as a great CV!” Hi Tommy, what were you doing before the bootcamp and what is…

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Daniel, Northcoders graduate
Daniel, Northcoders graduate

Daniel: Sales Advisor to Front-End Developer

“The teaching standard was high, and the atmosphere was welcoming, which made a big difference.” When did you graduate from Northcoders?November 2023 What’s your role and which company do you work for?I’m currently working as a Front-End Software Developer at BrightHR. Are you enjoying your role?Honestly, I love it. The role challenges me in the…

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Sebastian, Northcoders graduate
Sebastian, Northcoders graduate

Sebastian: From Retail to Junior Software Developer

Hi there, can you introduce yourself? My name is Sebastian and I was on the Jan-April 2024 Northcoders cohort.  What job role have you secured? I currently work as a junior software developer for TTS360 developing software solutions and web apps using C#, JavaScript and SQL. I am enjoying my current role. What were you…

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Andy: Transport Planner to Junior Software Engineer

What’s your role and which company do you work for?I’m a Junior Software Engineer for Bally’s Interactive, based in Manchester. Are you enjoying your role?Yeah. It’s my 2nd job since graduating Northcoders and despite the 2 hour commute home it’s worth it! How did you find your time on the bootcamp?Really enjoyed the bootcamp. I…

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Kate sitting on a bench at the beach
Kate sitting on a bench at the beach

From Apprehension to Confidence: Kate’s Northcoders Journey

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…

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Aaron, Northcoders graduate
Aaron, Northcoders graduate

Aaron: Bartender to Junior Software Developer

What’s your role and which company do you work for? I currently work at two places (and am in the process of moving to a new job!). I work on bespoke legal case management software at Winn Group, which has been a mixture of a Visual Basic-like software called Proclaim, and a low-code no-code platform…

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students of Northcoders part-time Software Development bootcamp
students of Northcoders part-time Software Development bootcamp

Part-Time Bootcamp in Review: Students Reflect on their Experience

Wondering what to expect from Northcoders’ part-time Software Development Bootcamp in JavaScript? We checked in with our current part-time cohort—now over halfway through the course—and asked them to share their thoughts about the bootcamp, the support available, and the speed of the course. What do you think of your time at Northcoders so far? Olivia:…

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Jackson: Recruiter to Software Engineer

What job role have you secured?Software Engineer and Mentor at Northcoders on the Java Development bootcamp. How did you find your time on the bootcamp?My time on the bootcamp was incredibly rewarding and transformative. The curriculum was challenging yet engaging, pushing me to develop my skills and think critically about coding. I loved the collaborative…

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4 Years On: Senior Software Engineer

Nadia graduated from the Northcoders bootcamp in 2020, we recently caught up with her to see how her career has progressed since graduation. What year did you graduate Northcoders? 2020 What job role are you in? Senior Software Engineer How have you found your experience progressing in the industry? Due to the skills I picked…

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