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Bridging the AI and data skills gap - fast

We help people learn fast - and own it and love it. That is what we've been doing for over a decade as Europe's first tech bootcamp. And that is the thing that matters the most with Data and AI upskilling.

The Makers way

At Makers we cut through the noise on data and AI to focus on what creates value. Building high quality, consistent skills at scale.

Data skills are not complicated. Today, even AI skills are not complicated.What is complicated is achieving confident, consistent, high quality use of these skills across a large workforce, along with a culture of continuous improvement.

At Makers we know how to do this. Our heritage is helping people switch careers. Go from being zoologists, lawyers, store managers to software engineers in the biggest companies in Britain. 96% of our alumni say we’ve transformed their lives for the better. So getting your teams working efficiently and effectively with Data and AI. You can trust us with that.

Our approach

Report

Winning with AI: The Key to Adoption and Success

Many companies invest in AI but struggle with low adoption rates. This white paper explores:

  • Learning Quotient (LQ): Why adaptability is the most important skill in an AI-first workforce.
  • Changing Routine & Mindset: How to help teams embrace AI and shift daily habits.
  • AI’s Impact on Work: Understanding how automation affects job satisfaction and roles.
  • The Winners & Losers of AI Adoption: What leaders must do to bridge the gap.

Download now to learn how to build a future-proof workforce and ensure AI investments drive real impact.

The Role of Learning in Driving AI Success

Makers Data and AI for your business.

We use a range of existing apprenticeships to allow you to build these skills fast, consistently and cost-effectively across your business. Alternatively, work with us on a bespoke programme and pay for it directly.

AI skills for all levels

AI Academy

AI Essentials

L3 DIGITAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Understand the mechanics, ethics and risks of AI. Build competency in the core tools used by your business (Copilot/Gemini or as advised)

The programme is delivered as a block release schedule to maximise learning experience and minimise business disruption. 

Icons-65 13 months + 2 months assessment
Icons-57 £13,000 funded by the Levy
Icons-19 Anyone looking to understand and use AI competently in their day job.

AI for Business

L4 BUSINESS ANALYST

Build the skills needed to re-configure workflows and drive performance using AI 

The programme can be delivered via our renowned bootcamp or as a block release course. 

Icons-65 13 months + 3 months assessment
Icons-57 £18,000 funded by the Levy
Icons-19 Junior to mid-level individuals looking to drive performance with AI.

AI Leadership

L5 OPERATIONS MANAGER

Build the skills needed to transform your strategy, operations and culture to thrive in a world of AI

The programme can be delivered via our renowned bootcamp or as a block release course. 

Icons-65 12 months + 3 months assessment
Icons-57 £9,000 funded by the Levy
Icons-19 Leaders looking to reposition their business domain to win with AI.

Upskill business teams in data and build data specialists

Data Academy

Data Essentials

L3 DATA TECHNICIAN

Upskill your business in the fundamental data tools and skills to thrive in a data-driven business.

The programme is delivered as a block release schedule to maximise learning experience and minimise business disruption. 

Icons-65 13 months + 2 months assessment
Icons-57 £13,000 funded by the Levy
Icons-19 Anyone looking to improve their data literacy skills.

Data Analyst

L4 DATA ANALYST

Builds the skills required to gather, analyse, and interpret data to deliver meaningful business insights.

The programme can be delivered via our renowned bootcamp or as a block release course. 

Icons-65 15 months + 3 months assessment
Icons-57 £15,000 funded by the Levy
Icons-19 Aspiring data analysts

AI-Enhanced Data Engineer

L5 DATA ENGINEER

Empower learners with the skills and knowledge to architect, administer, and transform data into actionable insights.

The programme can be delivered via our renowned bootcamp or as a block release course. 

Icons-65 18 months + 3 months assessment
Icons-57 £19,000 funded by the Levy
Icons-19 Software engineers, data professionals with coding knowledge.

Contact us

Embracing AI, Internally

Our Growing Smart initiative places AI at the heart of our processes. At the same time all our curricula are updated regularly based on the latest evolution in industry best practice.

Our bespoke PLATFORM product will give students AI support alongside their core Makers experience. 

And of course we take feedback from our Makers! Our learners are helping us build the future at Makers.