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 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 offer a 30-week part-time bootcamp, please note this is only available self-funded.

• How many Skills Bootcamps can I do?

  You can do as many Skills Bootcamps as you like, but only one per each financial year (April to March). Your new Skills Bootcamp must also not have any overlap with any previous ones. As all Northcoders coding bootcamps teach to the same level, taking you from beginner to junior developer, you will only be eligible for one Skills Bootcamp with us.

• Can I do more than one Skills Bootcamp with Northcoders?

  No, as one of the criteria for Skills Bootcamp eligibility is that the curriculum must be new learning for you. Although our bootcamps teach different coding languages, they all teach coding to the same level. However, one Northcoders coding bootcamp is all you need to start your tech career!

• What are Skills Bootcamps?

  Skills Bootcamps are free courses funded by the Department for Education. Northcoders offers government-funded scholarship places as part of the Skills Bootcamp scheme on all of our full-time coding bootcamps. Upon completion of one of our courses on a Skills Bootcamp place, you are guaranteed a job interview within the tech industry.