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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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  • Elliott Horton-Stephens
    Elliott Horton-Stephens
    Graduate • Online
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    Feb 28, 2023
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    Unforgettable Holistic Learning Experience

    When I was looking at the bootcamps I could apply to, I saw many bootcamps that promise "belonging to a community", but Makers truly provides that. Receiving training in my current company just isn't the same...I actually wish I was still at Makers for this principle of togetherness! Their approach to learning is so welcoming and unique, I've never experienced anything like this in my life (and I don't think I will again). 

    The holistic way of teaching whilst making space to ensur...
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  • Eliza Thomas
    Eliza Thomas
    Graduate • Online
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    Feb 17, 2023
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    A fantastic experience!

    I would sincerely recommend enrolling at Makers Academy if you have any intention of switching careers or interested in becoming a software developer. 

    The course has a great focus on independent learning mixed in with pair programming, so you get to learn a lot while working closely with other people in a similar position to you, which can really help make the learning process a lot more fun. 

    You also get a lot of hands on experience working with Ruby, JavaScript and Reac...
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  • Moses Osho
    Moses Osho
    Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Feb 13, 2023
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    Life changing experience

    An amazing software development bootcamp with focus on industry best practices and collaboration. Provides you with the skills and support needed to land your first role in tech. Would highly recommend!
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  • Sarita R
    Sarita R
    Graduate Developer • Graduate • Online
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    Feb 02, 2023
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    Perfect place to career switch to tech!

    A supportive and inclusive environment that helped me career switch into the tech. Self-directed learning allows you to personally and technically develop into the best version of yourself. The projects allowed us to mimic the work of junior developers, which really impressed interviewers and helped me land my current software developer role.
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  • Joe Osborne
    Joe Osborne
    Junior Web Developer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Jan 25, 2023
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    An incredible journey with results!

    After a lot of research and speaking with individuals who had completed different bootcamps, I chose Makers due to their emphasis on diversity and holistic approach to education, with wellbeing and emotional intelligence being treated as equally important to the course material. This paid off dividends and allowed me to set a strong foundation for my career and furthered my understanding of the importance of work-life balance. During the course, I met some exceptional individuals who wer...
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  • Jonas Diete
    Jonas Diete
    Graduate • Online
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    Nov 17, 2022
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    brilliant fun bootcamp

    I have just finished Makers' 12 weeks full-time immersive coding bootcamp and I really enjoyed it.

    My aim was to change career and become a software developer. I already had some coding experience before the course, but a few people on the course also didn't have any experience. 

    The best thing about the Makers course was the community of students with whom you go through the course together. You work in pairs or teams most days to solve coding problems and work through a v...
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  • Jennie Evans
    Jennie Evans
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    Nov 05, 2022
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    Intense, revitalising, brilliant learning experience

    Within 6 months, I have gone from very novice coder to getting my first job as a developer and that is thanks to Makers. And although an intense learning experience, it has also been a refreshing and revitalising break from the world of work where my learning has been the priority. 

    The course is 16 weeks long and starts with 4 weeks of pre-course material to do as self-study. This helps provide a good intro and basics needed for the main course. I like that the course starts with...
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  • Szilvi Horvath
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Nov 02, 2022
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    Makers gave me a great start in my new career

    I did the Makers Apprenticeship in 2019 and after more than 3 years I can honestly say that it changed my life.

    The bootcamp is demanding, and you will find that there is no easy answer to any problem. What you learn at Makers on top of basic coding skills is how to approach these problems, break them down and deal with them as best as you can.
    Don't expect to be taught how to do everything but rather you'll learn how to pick up new skills quickly and put them to use. 
    The c...
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  • Rakshak Shetty
    Rakshak Shetty
    Junior Software Developer • Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Oct 13, 2022
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    Great experience

    Had a great time at Makers. The coaches are knowledgeable and make it a point to always be available for feedback or review. The pace of the course is rigorous but it echoes the sort of problem solving under tight time frames that will occur on the job. There is a lot of emphasis on EQ learning and the job support after completion is incredible. 
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  • Tayanne
    Tayanne
    Graduate • Software, Web and Mobile Engineering • London
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    Sep 13, 2022
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    A good way to change your career

    It's a good idea if you want to change careers and don't know where to start. At makers, you learn fundamental programming concepts with Ruby, and in the second half of the course, you learn Javascript. You learn how to become a good developer and good practices within programming. Works in groups and pairs. And most importantly, always maintain your mental health with daily meditation. There you learn not only to program but also to develop your soft skills. All coaches are attentive an...
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  • Jordan Manu
    Jordan Manu
    Junior Software Engineer • Graduate • Online
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    Jul 29, 2022
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    Life Changing!

    Attending Makers has literally changed my life. 

    It is quite an intense Bootcamp, as long as you put in the work and effort, amazing things will come.
    The structure of the course is great, you start with Ruby and then learn JavaScript. Makers use a lot of pair programming, which I found to be a really great way to learn. 

    I managed to complete the Bootcamp and get two job offers in 4 weeks, one of them was an offer at my dream company which I accepted.
    Overall, I coul...
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  • Coral
    Coral
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    Jun 21, 2022
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    Intense but worth it

    I finished the Makers course with what I needed; a start into the tech industry, good foundations, others to work with and a plan of what I need to do next to keep growing. 

    I feel much more confident because I have a clear idea of my strengths and what I need to work on, this is down to the support provided by Makers coaches and the job hunting team (particularly in the weeks following the course).
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Makers Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.8
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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 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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