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Master tech skills. Transform your career.

Fast-track your way into software, cloud, or data engineering with our expert-led, industry-recognized bootcamps. Makers is the original European tech bootcamp.

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Why join a Makers bootcamp?

We are the leading provider of tech training with over 10 years of proven experience helping thousands of people no matter their age or stage of their career whether looking to upskill or starting from scratch.

  • Trusted by 120 leading employers as their training partner
  • Future-proof your career with our cutting-edge curriculum and self-directed learning style
  • Build connections and support from our large alumni community
  • Land a tech job with the support of our dedicated career advisors and industry connection
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From beginner to job-ready in 16 weeks

Specialised bootcamps for in-demand tech careers

Visit Software Engineering Bootcamp

Software Engineering Bootcamp

Dive into modern software development, covering web applications, databases, front-end and back-end technologies, and test-driven development.

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Data Engineering Bootcamp

Data Engineering Bootcamp

Focus on data storage, processing, cloud technologies, and AI-enhanced techniques to become proficient in modern data engineering practices.

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Quality engineering bootcamp

Quality Engineering Bootcamp

Emphasize software testing, continuous integration and deployment, working with APIs, and creating test automations using Java and Selenium.

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Cloud engineering bootcamp

Cloud Engineering Bootcamp

Learn about cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and deployment strategies to manage and optimize cloud systems effectively.

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make a change

Transform your career

75%

of Makers are promoted or receive a pay rise in their first year

96%

of alumni say that Makers has transformed their life

2x

Our engineers progress fast, typically twice as fast as their graduate peers

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it! Check out what Makers Alumni have to say about our their experience.

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    Sarah Peel Accenture
    "Makers creates a space where learning feels safe, engaging, and deeply human. The hands-on projects are the perfect level of complexity to build real understanding, and the thoughtful coaching and clear structure make it easy to stay focused and supported. The coaches lead with vulnerability, which builds trust and makes you feel totally safe to experiment and grow. It’s a truly standout start to any tech journey."
  • Matt Doyle
    Matt Doyle Palantir Technologies

    “Choosing Makers was a life-changing decision. The selective application process showed me this wasn’t just another bootcamp churner — it was a place where knowledge is earned, nurtured, and backed by top-class support during and after the course.”

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    Ian McNicholas Osprey Charging Network

    “We didn’t just learn to code — we worked like real developers. From pair programming to agile ceremonies and TDD, everything mirrored the real world, making my first tech role feel natural. What stood out most was how Makers trusted us to lead our own learning. It felt challenging, but always human — like they were walking beside you, rather than pushing you along.”

  • Funmi Adewodu
    Funmi Adewodu Yoyo Wallet

    "The​ ​whole​ ​Makers​ ​experience​ ​was​ ​amazing​ ​and​ ​completely​ ​life​ ​changing.​ ​It​ ​has been​ ​the​ ​best​ ​form​ ​of​ ​education​ ​I​ ​have​ ​ever​ ​been​ ​through.​ The emotional​ ​intelligence​ ​curriculum​ ​at​ ​Makers​ ​also​ ​gave​ ​me​ ​a​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​self​-​awareness that​ ​I​ ​never​ ​really​ ​had​ ​before​ ​the​ ​course."

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  • Matt Doyle
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  • Funmi Adewodu

Learner-Backed. Impact-Proven.

Awarded one of the best Bootcamps of 2025

We’re proud to be named one of the top 27 European bootcamps for 2025 by Course Report, based on real learner experiences.

Course Report Best European Bootcamp Badge 2025

Two paths to a tech career

Bootcamps vs. Apprenticeships

Choosing the right path into tech depends on your goals, timeline, and learning style. Whether you want full control over your career switch or prefer to learn while earning, here’s how the two options compare.

Bootcamps

FAST-TRACK YOUR TECH CAREER

Bootcamps offer an intensive, fast-track route to becoming job-ready in just a few months. 

Icons-65 Duration: 16 weeks
Icons-75 Learning style: intensive, hands-on, and immersive.
Icons-57 Cost: £8,500 (finance options available).
Icons-13 Delivery: you choose your start date, focus and format (remote or hybrid).
Icons-55 Best for: those who want a fast transition into tech.

Apprenticeships

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

Apprenticeships provide a longer, employer-funded training journey that blends study with hands-on experience.

Icons-65 Duration: 15-18 months
Icons-75 Learning style: split between work and study.
Icons-57 Cost: funded by employers, often through the Apprenticeship Levy.
Icons-13 Delivery: employer-dependent start-dates, focus and format.
Icons-55 Best for: those who prefer guaranteed income while training.

we go beyond teaching

What will I learn?

The Makers Bootcamp is designed to prepare you to be successful in a range of tech careers. The focus of the Makers training is how to do well in your new career, not just learn how to write code. You’ll learn how to teach yourself new things really fast, with the help of our self-directed learning style.

Your learning at Makers will be supported by generative AI tools, like ChatGPT or Gemini, and you’ll get guidance on how to effectively use them in your learning and your work. You’ll also have access to our ‘coach bot’: a GPT-4 powered chatbot that will help you think through problems, without giving you the answers.

  • Self-led learning

    At Makers, your goal is to learn how to teach yourself. You'll practise this skill, with our support, to get really good at it.

    Self-led learning is the most useful skill in a career in tech, which changes so fast. You'll face new challenges every day and have to solve them yourself - there won't always be someone there to tell you how to do it.

  • Learning in a team

    In your career in tech you'll work with other people to write software to solve problems. So, learning how to work with other people is as important as learning how to write code.

    At Makers, you'll spend a lot of time working in pairs and project teams. You'll also take part in our Emotional Intelligence curriculum, honing your soft skills.

  • Learning with experts

    Learning how to get the most out of your time with experts is another essential workplace skill.

    The Makers coaches are there to help you - they're the experts in the room - but it’s better when you try solving problems on your own first. If you're still stuck, then the coaches will be happy to help you get unstuck, but you should try your best to solve it yourself first, just like in the real world.

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    Upcoming courses

    We offer full-time fully remote courses and hybrid learning twice a year at our London office.

    Remote

    July Bootcamp

    Start Date 28/07/2025
    End Date 14/11/2025
    Duration 16 Weeks
    £8,500incl VAT
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    Hybrid

    September Bootcamp

    Start Date 22/09/2025
    End Date 23/01/2026
    Duration 16 Weeks
    Makers will be closed for Christmas break from 22 December 2025 - 2nd January 2026
    £8,500incl VAT
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    Remote

    November Bootcamp

    Start Date 17/11/2025
    End Date 20/03/2026
    Duration 16 weeks

    Makers will be closed for Christmas break from 22 December 2025 - 2nd January 2026

    £8,500incl VAT
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    easy application

    How to apply for a bootcamp

    1

    Apply

    5 minutes

    Complete our online form and instantly receive detailed instructions for how to succeed in your application to Makers.

    2

    Practice

    Up to 3 weeks

    Learn the basics of the python programming language, then practice your new knowledge in a series of short exercises.

    3

    Review

    Up to 2 hours

    Now you’ll be ready to put your skills to the test. Complete 4 more small exercises with a 2 hour limit, and show us what you’ve learned.

    4

    Interview

    30 minutes

    You will be sent an email to pick a time suitable for an interview with our selection team to talk through your challenge results and learn a bit more about you.

    5

    Offer

    Within 1 week

    Short text: If you’re successful, we’ll offer you a place on the next available cohort (or a later one, if you prefer). Welcome to Makers!

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    cover the cost

    Do you need help with financing?

    Our 16-week Software Developer course costs £8,500 Incl VAT. We offer a 10% discount for women and other gender minorities in tech and financing options with the potential to train now and pay later. 

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    Discover your route into tech

    Join a live online info session

    Join a live online info session

    Join us for an interactive Q&A session and learn about launching a career in Software Development. Whether you're a curious beginner or looking to level up your tech skills, this session is for you.

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    Taster Tuesday

    Taster Tuesday

    Is coding something that interests you? Maybe you’ve considered doing the Makers bootcamp or are already on the course. Whatever stage you’re at in your tech journey, these workshops are designed for you to practice fundamental coding skills and build your confidence to code. Each month you'll have the opportunity to try out each one of our course offerings to give you an idea of how each course is structured.

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    Lights, Camera, Code: Mathilde’s journey from media to tech

    Lights, Camera, Code: Mathilde’s journey from media to tech

    Mathilde Ferrand Coeurderoy graduated from Makers in 2018 and is now lead engineering manager at Clearscore, but how did she get there?

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    Emanuele Gorga: Casino Dealer to Tech Lead

    Emanuele Gorga: Casino Dealer to Tech Lead

    Makers alumni, Emanuele Gorga, graduated in 2018. Since finishing the course he’s risen through the ranks to become a Technical Lead at Aza Finance.

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