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iO Academy

Average Rating 5.0
103 Reviews 4 Courses

iO Academy is a coding bootcamp based in the UK that offers a 16-week, full-time, full stack coding bootcamp and a 12-week, part-time data science & machine learning bootcamp. These bootcamps are available online or in-person at campuses in Bath, Bristol, and Sheffield. Class sizes at iO Academy are kept small in order to better support students. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for their first developer or data science role, with a focus on practical experience working on projects throughout the course. There is an option to specialize at the end of the full stack course, either in advanced front end or complex problem-solving. Students will learn from experienced tech professionals, chosen to reflect the size of an average software scrum team. This makes project work as close to a professional tech experience as possible. 

The course was developed by healthtech company Mayden to be up-to-date with a focus on best practice and to reflect what is most needed in the tech industry. Students will receive industry-recognised Agile training and attain their Agile Professional Certification. No coding experience is required to apply. iO Academy has a goal of supporting diversity in tech and is positive about mental health.

iO Academy was formerly known as Mayden Academy.

Reviews

103 alumni reviews of iO Academy

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    Ellie Verified via LinkedIn
    Full Stack Track · January 2021

    Best Decision!

    If you're debating joining iO Academy, do it! it's the best decision I've ever made. The training and support is great and they really help prepare you for your first role as a developer. And the support continues even after finishing the course,...
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    Josh Verified via LinkedIn
    Junior Developer · January 2021

    Worth it in every way!

    I can't thank iO Academy enough, the training is first class and the support is incredible. We had to switch from in person too remote during the course and even this was handled so professionally. In many ways it actually helped prepare us for the...
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    Jess T Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp · January 2021

    It's never too late to change careers

     Having been a stay at home mum for 5 years with absolutely no coding experience at all, I strangely decided that software development was for me and applied for iO academy.  I am incredibly glad that I made that odd choice,...
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    Jenny A-T Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full Stack Track · January 2021

    Can't believe how much I learned in four months..!

    I left my job in Sept 2020 (in the middle of Covid... perhaps not the soundest decision but it turned out very well!) to attend iO (or Mayden Academy, as it was named at that point. The name changed, nothing else!). 

    Before iO: I did some...
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    Max Granger Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Full Stack Track · June 2020

    So sad to leave

    Excellent course with dedicated and helpful trainers. Even the switch to remote learning due to COVID-19 was seamless and the course retained its high standards. The whole team really goes above and beyond to help the students in any way necessary from...
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    Sam Crudge Verified via LinkedIn
    Graduate · Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp · June 2020

    Changed my life!

    This course gives you all the support and guidance to help shape you into a developer that will stand out. You're paying to be taught how to think like a developer not just the fundamentals of the languages.

    We had to move...
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    Robin Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full Stack Track · May 2020

    An Excellent Experience

    I had a great time at Mayden Academy. The content is excellent, the staff and students are friendly, and the course is set up in such a way as to give you a good idea of what it is really like in a dev job.  The general principles of software writing...
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    Harry Coulton Verified via LinkedIn
    Full-Stack Web Developer · Full Stack Track · February 2020

    DEFINITELY NOT A CULT - Best thing I ever did

    So when I read all of these reviews, I honestly thought that this place sounded like some weird cult, that people were being overly effusive, and I was interested but pretty sceptical. I was definitely wrong. 

    This course was one of the best...
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    Georgie Verified via GitHub
    Junior Software Engineer · Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp · January 2020

    Mayden Academy is fantastic - excellent course, dedicated trainers and team, great finance options and network of industry contacts

    Where do I start? One of the best experiences I've ever had and in the space of 6 months I left behind an unfulfilling career in admin that I fell into accidentally and started a new career I'm genuinely excited about! On the course I looked forward to...

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    Daniel Gardiner Verified via GitHub
    Student · Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp · January 2020

    Take the leap!

    I couldn’t have asked for anything more from the Mayden Academy bootcamp, I feel like the skills I’ve learnt over the past 4 months have set me up for a career as a developer    There are so many positives things to say...
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    Anton Webb Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full Stack Track · January 2020

    An amazing experience!

    A great way to get into the industry. All the teachers were very patient and helpful, the entire course was really well thought out, and teaches you everything you need to know to become a full-stack developer. The various hiring partners they work with...

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    Josh Verified via GitHub
    Junior Consultant Engineer · Full Stack Track · January 2020

    Best decision I have ever made

    Finishing Sixth Form and going onto the course was extremly daunting for me. Within a few days of starting I realised my worries where null and void. I was taught by Charlie, who I knew was a great guy from the second he laughed at the ASCII cows I had...

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    Alison Y. Verified via LinkedIn
    Full Stack Developer · Full Stack Track · November 2019

    Best decision, great time, and developer job

    [TL;DR]

    Joining Mayden Academy was the best decision I made, if you're considering about becoming a developer, go for it. 

     

    [Background]

    I worked as a UI/UX designer for few years...

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    Alessandro Corrá Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full Stack Track · June 2019

    Best choice ever!

    I joined Mayden Academy after 10 years spent in a non-tech industry and 1 year just only to convinced myself that was time for a career change. Now, after the course, if I could go back it won't need 1 year to decide but probably only 1...

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    Kate Starks Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp · June 2019

    Highly recommended

    I started Mayden Academy having never written a line of code and I now have a portfolio of projects to show off my skills. At Mayden Academy they start at the beginning and they build on what you learn week-by-week so don't let no experience of coding...

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    Aldo Fiore Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full Stack Track · June 2019

    The best boot camp ever!

    I was a little bit skeptical with boot camps at the start. I thought that they will be just a way to make money for a company, teaching just a little bit of what you need and throwing you out to find a job. But after I attended Mayden Academy, I have to...

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    Liliya Voevodina Verified via GitHub
    Junior web application engineer · June 2019

    If you're scared to start - don't be scared, just start :)

    It's exactly how i felt until my bot camp started - i was scared. I think, everyone from the academy have heard this story, but i repeat myself. I was seriously thinking of cancelling everything and just go back to my "comfort" zone. The idea of...

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    Weylon Neil Bulloch Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp · June 2019

    What coding is all about!

    The best place to learn and change your life!!
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    Oliver Gate Verified via GitHub
    Analyst · Full Stack Track · February 2019

    Oliver Gate

    Challenging course with fantastic teachers and support throughout and after!
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    Matt Tapley Verified via GitHub
    Junior Developer and 2nd Line Support · Full Stack Track · February 2019

    From zero to full-stack developer!

    I applied for the full-stack track at Mayden Academy after a family member had taken the course and raved about it.

    Now I'd spent the last 18 odd years working in restaurants and bars, which is a very untechnical industry, and was...

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Outcomes

iO Academy Alumni Outcomes

98%
Employment Rate
98%
Graduation Rate
25,900
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at iO Academy, 98% graduated. 89% of graduates were job-seeking and 98% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $25,900. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 48 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee93.8%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position4.2%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
More information about our reporting and a detailed report can be found here:https://io-academy.uk/employment-stats/Salary recorded in UK GBP, not US dollars
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
News

Recent iO Academy News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 08, 2021
Course Report · November 2020 Coding Bootcamp News This November, we’re talking about one major bootcamp acquisition and three fundraises (including one over $75MM)! But of course, the biggest news this November was the U.S. election, so we’re covering news about the Trump administration’s legacy on private education, and what the bootcamp industry can expect under the new Biden administra...
Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated November 27, 2024
Most high-salary industries need more diverse workers, and tech is no exception. The conversation about diversity in tech usually focuses on gender, diversity encompasses racial, socioeconomic, cognitive, and experiential differences. Think pieces and diversity reports show large tech companies admitting they have a problem and beginning to address the diversity in tech crisis, but can the i...
FAQ

iO Academy FAQs

Find answers to the most-asked questions.

Is iO Academy worth it?

The data says yes! iO Academy reports a 98% graduation rate, a median salary of $25,900 and 98% of iO Academy alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2021, iO Academy reported a 98% graduation rate, a median salary of $25,900, and 98% of iO Academy alumni are employed.

How much does iO Academy cost?

iO Academy costs around £12,000. On the lower end, some iO Academy courses like Coding Quick Start cost £400.

What courses does iO Academy teach?

iO Academy offers courses like Coding Quick Start, Data Science and Machine Learning, Full Stack Track, Software Developer Essentials.

Where does iO Academy have campuses?

iO Academy has in-person campuses in Bath, Bristol, and London. iO Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Does iO Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like iO Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Is iO Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 103 iO Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed iO Academy and rate their overall experience a 5.0 out of 5.

Can I read iO Academy reviews?

You can read 103 reviews of iO Academy on Course Report! iO Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed iO Academy and rate their overall experience a 5.0 out of 5.

Is iO Academy accredited?

Students will take the Agile Professional Certification course

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