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Makers Academy

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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 the core, Makers combines tech education with employment possibilities that transform lives. The academy accepts only exceptional applicants into the course. While they are highly selective, they focus on a student's passion for becoming a developer by gauging their coding experience. Makers Academy offers apprenticeships through their bootcamps.

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 will 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.

With one of the UK’s largest careers team dedicated to finding students a job after the end of the course, Makers Academy will introduce students to 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.

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  • Karina Dawson
    Karina Dawson
    Junior Software Developer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • Online
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    Dec 11, 2024
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    Comprehensive, supportive experience

    The coaches are skilled, caring and supportive. They get to know you and really care about your success and wellbeing. 

    The course is very comprehensive and at times intense but not as intense as I was expecting. It was manageable and I learned so much in such a short space of time. I wouldn’t say I felt totally prepared for that first role as a software developer but that’s more because of many companies’ unrealistic expectations on Junior Developers (and maybe a little bit of a ...
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  • Jehoshua Lawal
    Jehoshua Lawal
    Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Aug 12, 2024
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    The Makers 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 in this industry and the people you meet along the way will (hopefully) become life-long friends!

    Wish i could do it all again!
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  • Andre George
    Junior Developer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Jun 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 they have received as well as CV reviews and interview prep. As an Alumni I also feel like part of a community with my fellow alumni.

    An important note is that it may not be the best experience for everyone, the curriculu...
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  • Robin Vuyyuru
    Robin Vuyyuru
    Junior Support Engineer • Graduate • Online
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    Jun 16, 2024
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    Great 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 also learning how to efficiently learn/teach yourself new technologies. You learn industry ways of working in teams such as agile metholodies, TDD (Test-Driven Development), pair-programming and how to conduct stand-ups. By the end of th...
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  • Gemma
    Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Jun 05, 2024
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    intensive, supportive, informative

    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 the option to complete the software development track, and I believe was slightly shorter than the current iteration. During the course we worked on 3 group projects of varying complexity, using technologies such as Flask, Express and Re...
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  • Harry Rhodes
    Harry Rhodes
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    May 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 to understand. Having the support of coaches when necessary was extremely valuable to help build confidence in understanding of these concepts. I think it is great that the course now starts with Python as opposed to Ruby and that you can se...
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  • Henry Boylan
    Henry Boylan
    Junior Cyber Security Analyst • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Apr 22, 2024
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    Challenging but Satisfying!

    I was able to really understand what I wanted to do with the tech industry by seeing how a domain could be constructed, accessed and consequentally be exploited by visitors!  I was put in a cohort with like minded people who wanted to change carreers as well as challenge themselves to do better and become something greater.  The teachers have a varied experience that they draw on to help the students effectively and the curriculum has helped in structuring this fast paced programme. With...
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  • Joe Hannis
    Joe Hannis
    Graduate • Online
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    Feb 21, 2024
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    Good but flawed

    I loved my bootcamp experience. I was pushed to work hard, but found the work engaging for the most part and loved the group dynamic. The pace of learning takes a big adjustment but once you get used to it, you find yourself surpassing what you thought you could do very quickly. 

    You get out what you put in. Not everyone on the course is going to put the work in, which makes teamwork hard sometimes. But that's true of any course or job and you have to roll with it. As there's no f...
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  • Samuel Badru
    Graduate • Online
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    Aug 05, 2023
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    Great foundational learning experience

    The learning structure of the bootcamp was good, there wasn't a week when it felt wasted. The emphasis is definitely more so on producing projects and completing challenges rather than getting a thorough understanding of the topic, which is understandable given the time constraints. However, as topics got more challenging towards the latter end of the bootcamp, this lack of depth proved to be more detrimental. So see the learning as a foundation to give you the gist of what to learn in y...
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  • Joe B
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    May 11, 2023
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    Great bootcamp, solid career support, tough job market at the moment

    I found the course to be a great way to learn the foundations of Software Engineering. I think it's important to note that a lot of success depends on your own motivation and ability to seek help from peers/coaches if you need it, as a lot of the learning is hands off. Coaches are available to help with the course materials and run a few workshops/webinars. 

    The structure for most of the course of 'solo work' in the mornings and then 'pairing' in the afternoons works well. You get...
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  • Paul Lazar
    Paul Lazar
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    May 10, 2023
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    Definitely worth studying with Makers

    This course teaches you more than just syntax and this is exactly what a beginner needs to feel prepared for a job in IT. You start off with Ruby (currently) and you finish by learning the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React and Node) and this is one of the most used stack in the industry.
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  • Aamir Khan
    Aamir Khan
    Integration Engineer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Mar 03, 2023
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    Nothing but the best

    Pros:

    Learn javascript + ruby very well and indepth in 12 weeks
    Learn frameworks and supporting technologies that are high in demand and relevant in todays workplace.
    Fantastic support in learning via coaches and mentors. They will answer each and every question.
    Experience working through projects in real-life, work applicable methodologies such as AGILE.
    Be part of a cohort with like minded individuals who push each other to succeed.
    Immense job support after the ...
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Makers Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

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4.8
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4.7
Curriculum
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 Software, Cloud and Devops Engineering, Software, Web and Mobile Engineering.

Where does Makers Academy have campuses?

Makers Academy has in-person campuses in London. 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. 426 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. 426 Makers Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Makers Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.77 out of 5.

Does Makers Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Makers 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.

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You can read 426 reviews of Makers Academy on Course Report! Makers Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Makers Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.77 out of 5.

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