Coding Bootcamp
Become a software developer in 13 weeks at our coding bootcamps in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham and remotely.
Learn the skills you need to become a full stack software developer
Our coding bootcamp is where people like you come to develop lifelong friends, invaluable contacts and all the skills you need to hit the ground running in your coding career.
Unlike our Data Engineering bootcamp where you focus specifically on the "back-end" of software, or our Cloud Engineering bootcamp that deals specifically with cloud platform development, our Coding Bootcamp covers a mixture of back-end and front-end with a focus on building web applications.
The application process takes 2-3 weeks and we would advise you to apply sooner rather than later to give yourself plenty of time to work through the preparation materials.
Start date
9th October 2023
- You can learn in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, or remotely online
Duration
13 weeks
- Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Price from
£8,000*
Finance options available
* includes £500 discount for advanced payment
- Find out more about our payment options including interest free credit and pay when you get a job.
- If you live in England you may be eligible for funding - Find out more here
Software Engineering Bootcamp Introduction
An industry-led experience
Our course is constantly updated to match the skills employers tell us they want, and taught by our experts.
A career-first approach
Build a portfolio to impress, with seven specialist career sessions led by our Career Development experts.
Support from the day you apply
We'll help you get started with code for free with unique content to help you navigate your first few weeks. You'll also have access to our online support network with tutors on hand to answer your questions.
Designed to help you adapt
While we teach in JavaScript, our tutors are experts in a range of languages. We teach in a way that makes learning new languages natural. Three in four Northcoders graduates code in a language other than JavaScript.
What you’ll learn
Introduction Week
Week 1
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.
Fundamentals
weeks 2-4
Back End
weeks 5-7
Front End
weeks 8 - 10
Project Phase
weeks 11 - 13
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.
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.
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!
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.
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? Click here!
Course dates
5 Self Funded Places Available
9th October 2023
Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham & Remote
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27th November 2023
Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham & Remote
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8th January 2024
Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham & Remote
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4th March 2024
Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham & Remote
Payment options
Find out moreDeferred
Pay your 13-Week Bootcamp Fee over 22-24 months, interest-free.
Find out moreAdvance
Pay in full at least two weeks before your course begins and get a lower 13-week Bootcamp cost of £8,000.
Find out moreFinance
Get help covering our coding bootcamp tuition fees with our approved lenders. They offer flexible finance options for a range of student preferences and financial needs.
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Income Sharing Agreement Scheme
Pay a £150 deposit only until you find a job after graduation.
"Northcoders was such a wholesome experience for me, from being able to develop a solid foundation in programming to making some amazing friends along the way!"
Khizar
Civil Engineer to Delivery Consultant
"Northcoders was a life changing experience for me, I learnt so much while doing the course, all the staff are such amazing people and are really supportive!"
Shekiel
Butcher to Software Developer
"I have been able to count on the help of several people who at all times gave me advice, answered my questions and solved my doubts about interviews or any other related topic."
Alba
Architect to Junior Web Developer
"Northcoders was such a wholesome experience for me, from being able to develop a solid foundation in programming to making some amazing friends along the way!"
Khizar
Civil Engineer to Delivery Consultant
"Northcoders was a life changing experience for me, I learnt so much while doing the course, all the staff are such amazing people and are really supportive!"
Shekiel
Butcher to Software Developer
FAQs
What time do your courses run each day?
Our coding bootcamp runs full-time from 8:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
How many contact hours will I get?
You'll get a whopping 480 contact hours while you're at Northcoders. That's what you will need to fully prepare you for a career in tech.
Will I get a mentor?
Yes, you will have a dedicated mentor for each part of the course.
How much experience do I need?
None. You can apply to our bootcamps with no prior experience (although you might enjoy getting started prior to application!) If you've never coded before, we will help you get started and help you discover whether it is right for you before you commit to the course, and support you every step of the way.
Do I need any qualifications to do this course?
No. We're far more interested in what you want to achieve. This course is designed for people from any and all walks of life who are interested in starting a new career in tech, regardless of what you have done before.
How do I get a place on the course?
First, you’ll need to apply. You can’t miss the big red ‘Apply Now’ button on this website! The application itself is simple. We’ll ask you to tell us a little about yourself and you’ll be able to choose which bootcamp you want to do. If you’re not sure if Northcoders is right for you yet, that’s fine! There’s no commitment to joining us at this stage, it’s completely free to apply.
You’ll then receive an email inviting you to sign up to our applicant platform Northcoders Passport. On there, you’ll see a step-by-step guide on how to get onto the bootcamp with direct links to all your learning materials. They’re designed to be fun and are suitable for people who have never coded before. We’ll be there throughout the process to support you and help you decide whether you want to join our bootcamp. Once you’ve completed most of the learning materials, we’ll send you a link to book your Entry Challenge.
The Entry Challenge is a short series of coding problems. You’ll have 60 minutes to solve as many as you can. You’ll then have a quick Zoom call with one of our tutors so they can ask you a few questions about your code and to give you the opportunity to explain how you approached the problems. It’s designed to test your knowledge of the preparation materials and your natural aptitude. We’re also looking to see if you share our passion for coding!
Do you offer part-time courses?
We don't offer any part-time or flexi-time courses. All Northcoders bootcamps are delivered on a full-time basis with students expected to be available from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, for the 13 week duration of the course.