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Makers Academy

Average Rating4.78
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Makers Academy is a highly selective, tech program which teaches Software Engineering, Data Analytics, DevOps (or Cloud), and Test Engineering online and in hybrid cohorts at their campus in London, England. Makers Academy is creating a new generation of tech talent who are skilled and ready for the changing world of work. The academy is inspired by the idea of discovering and unlocking potential in people for the benefit of the 21st-century business and society. At t...
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  • Kat Brooks
    Kat Brooks
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    Apr 26, 2022
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    Amazing learning opportunity

    It is challenging and intense, but so rewarding to reflect on how much you have learned within 12 weeks. I was really impressed at the efforst Makers puts into mental wellbeing and peer support - with EQ workshops, peer group sessions, meditation etc. Most importantly, what has really struck me after reaching the end of my Makers bootcamp is the opportunity to meet a whole new community of incredibly talented and interesting people - a rare opportunity as an adult. You share an intense 1...
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  • Adrian Rose
    Adrian Rose
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    Nov 25, 2021
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    I would recommend it to anyone wanting to make a career change!

     Makers Academy takes you from zero knowledge of web development to being able to plan, create and host your own web apps using the most in-demand languages and technologies. It was a fantastic opportunity to make a career change. The aftercare of Makers was by far the most impressive part of the course for me, the process is well managed and the hiring team is fantastic at helping you with your CV and interviews. There are lots of high-quality partners hiring through the academy. I woul...
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  • Minsi Yang
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    Jan 21, 2021
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    It is hard - that is why you should do it!

    Pros: 
    - Women and Gender Minorities Discount to promote diversity
    - A holistic approach learning process meaning that I have to be very clear with my learning goal in order to progress
    - Emotional curriculum that ensures the progress of inner development
    - Great post bootcamp career support with helpful workshops for interview methods and job application methods
    - Great alumni community to network, ask questions and learn new trending technology
    - Dedicated and caring ...
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  • Rich Ewin
    Rich Ewin
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    Oct 02, 2020
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    Career Change in < 6 months!

    If you are thinking of learning how to code, DO IT. If you are thinking of joining a bootcamp, join Makers Academy! 

    In my previous life I was a Technical Recruiter and had always been interested in the tech world, especially software dev, as I found it fascinating how engineers can solve real world problems by writing code and creating applications. 

    My initial idea was to return to University and complete a CS degree, however after speaking to engineers they said a bootca...
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  • Jake Pilikian
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    Dec 06, 2019
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    A Great Course with the Potential to be Amazing

    I’d like to start this on a simple note: I paid £8000 for this course and got a software engineering job between 30-40k per year. Regardless of what follows in this review, that alone makes this course worth the time and money. 
    As I'm sure anyone looking at reviews is aware, Makers runs a 3 month boot camp course that gets you ready for work as a junior developer. It’s a great course, but I think there are a few things that stop it from being an amazing course. The first thing to kno...

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  • Benedetta Arinci
    Benedetta Arinci
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    Nov 22, 2020
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    A great experience!

    Going through Makers was the best decision I've ever made. It's life-changing. 
    Not because they are teaching you how to become a software developer but because they are giving you everything you need for becoming one on your own.
    I found great support and collaboration. I had the opportunity to constantly work with my cohort mates. When I got stuck, I always found someone helping me out.
    I learned things that I couldn't have learned from a book or an online course: working on g...
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  • Joe
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    Jan 07, 2020
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    Intensive learning

    Pros: 
    -Taught how to learn, not just given the answer but guided in the right direction and suggested things to try.
    -Very supportive coaches that were always happy to help.
    -Taught how to pair program, work in an agile team, and solo program.
    -Learnt a wide variety of skills (command line, git, searching solutions online, databases, HTTP requests, programming concepts such as arrays, 
     methods, OOP, etc), which are proving very useful in the workplace.
    -Extr...

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  • Matthew Bridges
    Matthew Bridges
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    Jul 07, 2016
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    Probably the future of education

    I had a brilliant Makers experience. I first heard about the company after placing a Makers Grad in a role while in my old job as a recruiter - immediate validation. I contacted Nikesh at Makers soon after, and from that point on Makers had my complete confidence and haven't given me any reason to doubt them since, I just accepted my first job ten weeks after graduating.

    From the get-go the Makers team were explicit about the level of commitment required to get the best experienc...

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  • Sophie Bonneval
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    Jan 04, 2022
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    Great experience

    I heard about Makers through a couple of colleagues who got amazing jobs soon after completing the course. I used to be a Web Designer so I had a bit of knowledge in terms of HTML / CSS already but it really wasn't all that necessary to complete the course.
    I was on the August cohort, which was a fully remote cohort. You'd think it would have lowered the quality of the experience to have it remote, but it really did not. The first day we received all our Makers goodies by post, and ha...
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After seven years in finance and a three-month self-discovery biking trip, Elishka decided to pursue a career in software development. She chose Makers Academy s 12-week coding bootcamp in London on the recommendation of a fellow female developer and has now landed a developer role at Deloitte Digital! Elishka tells us about how she saved up to pay for the Makers bootcamp, how her finance background has influenced her new career, and why she is passionate about seeing more women ...
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Makers Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

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4.7
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4.6
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4.6
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How much does Makers Academy cost?

Makers Academy costs around £8,500.

What courses does Makers Academy teach?

Makers Academy offers courses like Web Development.

Where does Makers Academy have campuses?

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

Is Makers Academy worth it?

Makers Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 407 Makers Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Makers Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Makers Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 407 Makers Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Makers Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.

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You can read 407 reviews of Makers Academy on Course Report! Makers Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Makers Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.

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