Command Shift is a code school that runs a part-time, online coding bootcamp, teaching full stack software development. Their flagship 28-week BOOTCAMP course teaches students the fundamentals of software development with JavaScript, including industry best practices such as Test-Driven Development and Object-Oriented Programming. Students later go on to gain insight into backend development, with Node.js, Express, MySQL and Docker, followed by front end development w...
Command Shift is a code school that runs a part-time, online coding bootcamp, teaching full stack software development. Their flagship 28-week BOOTCAMP course teaches students the fundamentals of software development with JavaScript, including industry best practices such as Test-Driven Development and Object-Oriented Programming. Students later go on to gain insight into backend development, with Node.js, Express, MySQL and Docker, followed by front end development where they learn how to build interactive front end applications with React, HTML and CSS. The course is project-led, and students build up a portfolio of 10-12 projects throughout, which they can use to demonstrate their skills for entry-level Software Development roles.
Applicants to Command Shift require no prior coding experience, other than completing the school’s free online INTRO course, which contains 25 hours of introductory content. This is followed up by an interview with a member of their team, who will assess the applicant’s motivation and suitability for the course. Command Shift strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups in the tech space, offering a £500 Diversity Grant to any applicants that identify as a woman or non-binary, are from a BAME background and/or have a disability. They offer flexible payment options to all applicants including Income Share Agreements and interest-free finance.
All students of the BOOTCAMP course can access career guidance from a dedicated Careers Adviser during and after the course, who can assist in helping them to write CVs and cover letters, practice technical tests and prepare for interviews. In addition, Command Shift also hosts regular talks with employers, and works directly with employers from time-to-time to place students.
Command Shift was formerly known as Manchester Codes.