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Is AI replacing Software Engineers?
Artificial-intelligence chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT have made a lot of noise this year. These impressive AIs can hold conversations, draft essays, and even write and debug code, all in a matter of seconds. But if AI is so efficient, could it replace Software Engineers entirely, especially those at a more junior level?
Bootcamp Life
Meet Our First Java Development Cohort: Their Journeys So Far
Join us as we catch up with our first-ever Java Development cohort at Northcoders. Discover their diverse backgrounds, motivations for joining a coding bootcamp, and their experiences so far in our intensive 13-week programme.
Rachel McMahon
Placement Consultant
Opinion
Are Skills Bootcamps Worth It? A Deep Dive into Northcoders' 13-Week Coding Bootcamp
From rapid skill acquisition to expert instructors and job placement support, learn how our Skills Bootcamps in software development, data engineering, and Java development can jumpstart your tech career in just 13 weeks.
Marine
Onboarding advisor
4 ways we support learners at Northcoders
Discover how Northcoders supports learners with 1-1s, wellbeing check-ins, access to external support services, and holistic collaboration across teams.
Cade Jenkins
Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer
Recruitment and Hiring
Introducing our Placement Team - Leah Stone
Meet Leah, one of Placement Consultants at Northcoders, she is responsible for helping businesses discover the best graduates for their roles as well as helping them to understand the benefits of coding bootcamp graduates.
Leah Stone
Why Northcoders Graduates Don't Lack Experience
Discover why Northcoders graduates are far from lacking in experience. With over 480 contact hours and diverse backgrounds, they bring valuable skills to tech teams.
Introducing Wellbeing & Safeguarding Team - Danni Harper
We speak to our Wellbeing and Safeguarding Lead, Danni Harper, to discuss how the team support students while on their bootcamp.
Danni Harper
Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Single Point of Contact
Tech Education
JavaScript Learning: Why Learn JavaScript First?
Are you thinking about learning to code but aren't sure which programming language to start with?
Steven Oakes
Director of Marketing
From NHS to Data Engineering: A Journey with Northcoders
Follow Gillian's journey as a 50-year-old ex-NHS employee diving into the Data Engineering bootcamp at Northcoders. Learn about her motivations, experiences, and the support system she finds crucial for success
Gillian Piper
Northcoders Student
Introducing our Placement Team - Cole Walton
Meet Cole, a Lead Placement Consultant at Northcoders, sharing insights into his role, helping businesses find tech talent, and challenges in hiring.
Cole Walton
Lead Placement Consultant