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About Makers Academy

Location: Online, London, Bristol, Manchester, Cambridge

Makers Academy is a highly selective 16 week, full-time program which teaches web development. Based in London, England the course is delivered fully remotely and is open to anyone in the world who meets the coding requirements, and wants to future-proof... Read More

The course has been designed by a team of inspirational software engineers with strong backgrounds in educational psychology, enabling students to master any technology in today's marketplace. As big believers in self-directed learning, students finish the course as a confident and independent software engineer ready to hit the ground running.

There's a focus on life-long learning skills, while the course includes technical tests, working on open-source code or even working with the Makers engineering team on live, real-world, production code.

We have an incredibly popular emotional intelligence curriculum as well, with virtual yoga and meditation support, because world-class software developers are great communicators and collaborators as well as great coders.

Makers has the largest dedicated career coaching team in the industry providing 1:1 support to help you launch your tech career. We have relationships with over 250 of London’s top technology companies looking to hire (including but not limited to Deliveroo, British Gas, Starling Bank, Financial Times, Compare The Market.com, and Tesco). We also have the largest alumni network in the UK.

Courses

Web Development Bootcamp

Cost: £8,500
Duration: 16 weeks
Locations: Online, London, Bristol, Manchester, Cambridge
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Firsthand Experience

Forget rote learning and slow progress. You'll be learning from world class developers and immediately implementing the concepts into your own projects. Be prepared to drink from the firehose.

Community-driven Classrooms

During your hands on training, we invite engineers from top tech companies to guide you. You'll be learning while simultaneously networking with key members in the technology community.

Pairing

Students spend about 50-70% of their time pair programming, meaning two people working together on the same code base. Pairing is a fantastic way to learn new concepts and studies have shown developer output to INCREASE when developers pair program.

Project-Based Work

While the first half of the course focuses on the fundamentals of Web Development and the Ruby Language, the second half focuses heavily on students creating real-life projects. You will leave the course with at least 3 complete pieces of work for your portfolio, as well as a bulging Github account and plenty of points on Stack Overflow.

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, jQuery, PostgreSQL, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React.js, SQL, Node.js, JavaScript

Makers Academy Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.71/5 (494 reviews)

Kjartan Heimisson
Graduated: 2023

9/3/2024

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"Bootcamp to Job!"

Expert knowledge from coaches and amazing support from other staff. A very inclusive and fun environment to learn in and progress towards a new career. The curriculum is challenging but rewarding, with hands-on projects that push you to grow. Highly recommended... Read More

Mohammad Hassan Azad
Software Application Engineer | Graduated: 2024

8/27/2024

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"Excellent curriculum taught by empathetic coaches backed up by careers service that's almost too good to be true."

Things I loved:
1. Focus is on broadly applicable tech agnostic coding practices such as TDD, Pair Programming, Debugging Methods etc. things you can't get from tutorials.
2. Careers service is exceptional with workshops, one on one help with CV and cover... Read More

Things to be aware of:
1. It's an entry level program so if you are a proficient coder already, don't expect the course to go into great technical depth. The technical elements are more of a framework to learn the approach. The breadth is quite extensive and you have the freedom to dive deeper/ complete extension challenges in your own time.
2. It's fast-paced. It's helpful to do some practice on the basics before you start as it can be challenging to catch up when the course picks up pace (around Week 3).
3. You have to work extensively with other people at differing levels of ability. Some people found it challenging but I would encourage you to lean into it. Ultimately it's these skills which you get asked about at interviews and if you're a career changer, it's super helpful to be able to demonstrate them in technical context.

Jehoshua Lawal
Events Technician | Graduated: 2024

8/12/2024

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"A one of a kind experience"

The Makers Program is perfect for anyone wanting to kick-start their career in the tech industry!
The course is extensive and positively challenging, the coaches are extremely knowledgeable, kind and will instil in you, the qualities needed to succeed... Read More

Wish i could do it all again!

Manuela Iacobovici
Software Tester | Graduated: 2024

8/5/2024

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"Makers Academy changed my life"

I recently completed an incredible journey as a student at Makers Academy, where I participated in two comprehensive programs: Software Development (February - June 2023) and Quality Engineering (October 2023 - January 2024). This bootcamp has truly transformed... Read More

Software Development Program:
During the Software Development program, I developed a deep curiosity for coding and emerging technologies. The curriculum emphasized best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Agile methodologies, ensuring I was well-prepared for real-world challenges. I gained proficiency in a range of technologies, including:
* Frontend technologies like CSS, HTML, and JavaScript.
* Backend frameworks and languages such as Node, React, Ruby, and Java.
* Databases including MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
* Version control using Git.
I also became adept at using testing tools like Cypress, Jest, and R-Spec, which greatly enhanced my ability to deliver quality code.

Quality Engineering Program:
The Quality Engineering program further expanded my technical skill set. I developed a comprehensive understanding of Quality Engineering fundamentals and honed my proficiency in testing web applications. Key aspects of this program included:
* End-to-end testing with Selenium and API testing with Postman.
* Creating robust test suites to ensure effective validation of web software functionalities.
* Leveraging Java to build efficient and scalable automated tests.
* Active participation in agile ceremonies, such as stand-ups, planning sessions, and reviews, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Thanks to Makers Academy, I am now working as a Software Tester, a role that I am both passionate about and well-prepared for. The bootcamp not only equipped me with technical skills but also instilled a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.

I am immensely grateful to the dedicated coaches and staff at Makers Academy for their guidance and support. Their commitment to student success has changed my life, and I am excited to continue my journey in the tech industry with the strong foundation they have provided.

Ben Sullivan
Junior Developer | Graduated: 2024

7/31/2024

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"A life changing experience in the most positive way possible!"

Having spent nearly 20 years working first as a veterinary surgeon, then in veterinary industry, as a trainer, salesperson, sales manager, and more, I took a leap of faith to pursue my dream of being a software engineer. I knew various people who had... Read More

The team was incredibly friendly, welcoming, supportive, encouraging, engaging, and knowledgeable. The course was perfect for giving me the skills and knowledge I needed to land my first role, which I managed less than 2 weeks after finishing the course.

I did the hybrid course, spending the first 6 weeks on-site in London, and the remaining 10 weeks learning remotely (from my home in the West Country). For me, the opportunity to meet the coaches and my fellow 'Makers' face to face was a wonderful opportunity and a highlight of the course, though I must also add that the fully-remote students also reported having had an overwhelmingly positive experience.

One point I feel does need to be made: this is not a course that will spoon feed you with 'the answers'. Indeed, if that's what you are after then it is perhaps a sign that you're missing the point of what it is to be a software engineer. The subject matter is too vast, and the pace of change too rapid, for there to be 'right answers'. Instead, this is a programme that teaches you how to learn, and how to keep learning for a lifetime. There is, of course, a syllabus, and it felt on point to give me the basic knowledge of modern software engineering technologies and principles I needed to get through interviews and technical tests. But more importantly, it teaches you how to find answers for yourself, how to break problems down to solve them, how to manage challenge and failure, and, of course, how to celebrate success!

In summary, if you truly want to become a software engineer but for whatever reason didn't take that path as an undergraduate, you should look no further than Makers. Go on, you won't regret it!

(N.B. Whilst I didn't have the option to select Software Development Bootcamp for this review, that's what it was - it was NOT 'just' a web development bootcamp.)

Anonymous
Junior Web Developer | Graduated: 2024

7/9/2024

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"Makers was truly a game-changer for me"

Before Makers, I struggled to stay committed while studying online by myself. Makers not only helped with the commitment but also provided exceptional support from the coaches whenever I faced difficulties. Coming from a non-traditional office background,... Read More

The foundations of the program were excellent. Although there are a few areas in the curriculum that could be improved, such as the Swift module, which wasn't as popular as the others, the consistent support from the coaches made a significant difference. I was thrilled to complete the bootcamp with such an amazing project.

After finishing, I found the next steps somewhat overwhelming, especially given the challenging job market. However, the career guidance from Makers helped me define a clear plan and reach my goals.

Andre George
Junior Developer | Graduated: 2024

6/27/2024

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"Makers community"

One of the best parts of the Makers experience which is not highlight enough is the continued support once you have completed the bootcamp. As an alumni, I have received consistent career support from the Makers team, in the form of job offers and apprenticeships... Read More

An important note is that it may not be the best experience for everyone, the curriculum follows as strict pace, although anything you want to work on can be done in your own time, that being said some of my fellow cohort struggled to keep up and this can be very demoralising for some people. Being part of a cohort does mean that you do have peers to aid you, as was my experience.

Overall the experience was well worth it, between what I learned to the community I became part of.

Robin Vuyyuru
Junior Support Engineer | Graduated: 2023

6/16/2024

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"Good Place To Start Your Tech Career!"

This bootcamp provides a great experience for those with no prior tech experience (such as myself!) and you are taught the basics of what is required to flourish in the tech industry. You are taught in-demand languages, frameworks and technologies whilst... Read More

However, the mission is not finished when you graduate from Makers as you still need to build up your tech skills, behavioural skills and projects to get interviews for jobs. The support from Makers is lacking for job-hunting, but I hear they are improving it for alumni which is promising news.

I would advise prospective students to always keep learning new things and building upon their skills as this will benefit their portfolio and skills bank and therefore improve their chances of being employed.

I was in the March 2023 cohort and just started my first tech job last week so it is possible, but you need to perservere and not give up!

Makers coaches are pretty good and the curriculum is good and with the good support that is provided during the course I am sure you will be able to achieve your dreams!

Gemma
Software Engineer Intern | Graduated: 2023

6/5/2024

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"Great bootcamp, limited opportunities"

My experience at Makers was very positive. I chose them because they seemed like a supportive and inclusive place to learn and it definitely delivered on that.
My cohort was between curriculum changes, so we learned Python and Javascript and only had... Read More

Harry Rhodes
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2024

5/17/2024

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"Solid base to join the industry"

I attended Makers starting in September 2023 and started my first Software Engineer Role in May 2024. The experience at Makers was extremely valuable, mainly being exposed to a tailored curriculum of core concepts that any Software Engineer will need... Read More

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