Skills Bootcamp in Software Development
Become a Software Developer for FREE in 13 weeks at our coding bootcamps in Manchester, Leeds and remotely.
Learn the skills you need to become a full stack Software Developer
Our Skills Bootcamp in Software Development 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 Skills Bootcamp in Data Engineering where you focus specifically on the "back end" of software, or our Java Development bootcamp that includes a special focus on the Java language and Android app development, our Coding Bootcamp covers a mixture of back end and front end with a focus on building web applications.
Free places on the Skills Bootcamp are limited and we would advise you to apply sooner rather than later to give yourself plenty of time to work through the preparation materials.
Skills Eligibility Checker
In just one minute you can check your eligibility for the Skills for Life bootcamp.
If you’re not eligible we do have self funded options available.
Start date
3rd June 2024
- You can learn in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, or remotely online
- Spaces are available on our self funded Software Development bootcamp course
Duration
13 weeks
- Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Price
FREE
30% of seats taken
- You must live in England, be over 19 and fulfil the eligibility criteria
- Don't live in England? Find out more about our self-funded courses here
- Can't commit to full time? We have a part-time course available
Meet Northcoders
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!
Payment options
Free scholarship
To qualify for the Scholarship, you must be:
- Aged 19 or older on 31st August 2023
- Live in England
- Have the right to work in the UK. This can be checked on gov.uk/viewright-to-work and
- Meet residency requirements - more info is available here Residency Eligibility section
- Not have done a government-funded Skills Bootcamp recently
- Be able to commit to the course on a full-time basis
- Pass our Entry Challenge
- Must be looking to actively search for a job immediately after graduating
- Not have already taken part in previous formal education similar to chosen bootcamp (to ensure sufficient new learning opportunities)
If you don't meet the eligibility above, then find out more about our self-funded courses here
If your application is successful, you will join our bootcamp with no fees or hidden costs to pay.Â
Please keep in mind that you will need to have your own laptop in order to complete the course.
"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?Â
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 Learn 2 Code. 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.