Your tech talent pipeline, solved
Europe’s first tech bootcamp is now the engine for your AI transition. We build software engineers with the judgment and discipline to deliver reliable code that scales.
Trusted by top companies to revolutionise their teams
High-performance engineering starts here
Tech talent that ramps fast
Our engineers hit the ground running, take on real complexity early, and accelerate delivery across your software, cloud, and QA functions.
Foundations for the AI era
We develop engineers with the technical foundations and discipline to use AI with precision - avoiding shortcuts that break, bloat, or don’t scale.
Build an engineering culture
Over 14 years, we’ve mastered training talent that stays. Whether through Apprenticeships or Accelerators, you are anchoring your team with engineers who grow with your business.
Capability Areas
Core engineering capabilities for the AI era
Software Engineering
Develop software engineers with strong fundamentals across programming, testing, modular design, and modern frameworks, ready to contribute quickly in real delivery environments.
DevOps/Cloud Engineering
Our DevOps and Cloud programmes develop engineers who understand automation, cloud architecture, CI/CD, security, and Infrastructure as Code - enabling faster, more reliable delivery.
Quality/Test Engineering
We train testers who raise the bar on quality - engineers who think critically, automate intelligently, and prevent the expensive late-stage defects that slow teams down.
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"Why Makers? Because they get it. They’re masters at turning raw potential into real-world skills."
Mike Yorwerth COO -
"From the moment Makers grads join the
team, they’re shipping code, contributing to sprints, and adding value."
Peter Saunby Engineering Manager
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"Makers Academy is a Conveyor Belt of Awesome. There’s no other source of recruitment I’d put this much energy into."
Martin Aspeli Partner and COO
Routes to Talent
Upskill or Recruit?
Whether you want to upskill your existing workforce or inject diverse perspectives with new talent, we provide flexible, high-impact programmes to meet your needs.
UPSKILL YOUR TEAM
Retain top talent, future-proof your team.
- Cost-effective and sustainable
- Transfer knowledge across the business
- Retain talent with development and career switching opportunities
RECRUIT EMERGING TALENT
Accelerate growth, get diverse perspectives.
- Fill immediate skills gaps
- Inject fresh perspectives
- Build diverse teams
Routes to talent
Upskill or Recruit?
Great tech can come from anywhere. Whether you want to build competence from within, or inject diverse perspectives from the outside, we provide flexible, high-impact programmes to meet your needs.
85% RETENTION RATE 12 MONTHS POST-TRAINING
Upskill: Retain top talent, future-proof your team.
Transform your best employees with the technical skills to drive innovation and adapt to the evolving tech landscape. By investing in your people you foster loyalty, retain knowledge and demonstrate a commitment to internal career mobility. Upskilling can be faster, cheaper, and more sustainable than a lengthy and competitive hiring process.
How we help
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Apprenticeships allow your team to learn on the job for immediate impact, and gain a recognised qualification.
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Sponsored Bootcamps enable intensive, ground-up learning for new hires or internal career-switchers to build crucial tech skills.
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Commercially-Funded Upskilling Programmes are tailored to you to target specific skills gaps and level up your team.
MAKERS HIRES PROGRESS 2X AS FAST AS THEIR PEERS
Recruit: Accelerate growth, get diverse perspectives.
Hiring new tech talent is the fastest way to fill immediate skill gaps, inject fresh perspectives, and build diverse teams. Whether you're building a new team or scaling an existing one, we help find and train the best applicants ready to make an immediate impact.
How we help
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Apprenticeships create access for career-switchers with diverse talents to retrain in tech.
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Accelerator programmes deliver tech talent at speed. We recruit new talent, train them according to your needs, and deploy them straight into your team.
super-charge your tech team
Tech Academy
Software Engineering Apprenticeship
Build a software engineering team that delivers value from day one.
Equip aspiring software engineers with the latest skills and knowledge to design, develop, test and deploy full-stack applications.
L4 Software Developer
Software Engineering Accelerator
Get new tech talent - fast.
Get job-ready engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Develop job-ready software engineers.
Immersed in real-world scenarios, this intensive 16-week bootcamp equips aspiring software engineers with the latest skills to design, develop, test and deploy full-stack applications.
Cloud Engineering Apprenticeship
Develop a tech team that delivers faster, fails less, and scales effortlessly.
Empower aspiring cloud engineers with the latest skills and knowledge to implement DevOps practices in your organisation.
Cloud Engineering Bootcamp
Develop cloud engineers that guarantee reliable, automated cloud delivery.
Equip aspiring cloud engineers with knowledge of cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and deployment strategies to manage and optimise cloud systems effectively.
Quality Engineering Apprenticeship
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
Quality Engineering Bootcamp
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
Delivery Models
Choose your learning path
Choose between levy-funded apprenticeships for immediate on-the-job impact or commercially-funded programmes for flexible training tailored to your team's goals.
Different learning paths
Our offerings
Apprenticeships
Fully-funded by the UK government Apprenticeship Levy, apprenticeships are a great way to upskill existing employees or recruit new talent. Apprentices deliver immediate impact by mixing our training with on-the-job learning.
Commercially-funded programmes
Covering bootcamps, team upskilling and recruit-train-deploy Accelerator programmes, commercially-funded training programmes are a flexible, tailored approach to upskilling existing teams or building new ones.
Delivery models
Choose your learning path
Choose between levy-funded apprenticeships for immediate on-the-job impact or commercially-funded programmes for flexible training tailored to your team's goals.
GROW YOUR TECH TALENT
Tech Academy
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APPRENTICESHIP RECRUIT
Software Engineering Apprenticeship
Build a software engineering team that delivers value from day one.
Equip aspiring software engineers with the skills to design, develop, test and deploy full-stack applications.
Duration16 week bootcamp + 12 month placement + 6 month assessmentApprenticeship standardL4 Software Developer
Download brochure£18,000Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy -
APPRENTICESHIP UPSKILL RECRUIT
Cloud Engineering Apprenticeship
Develop a tech team that delivers faster, fails less, and scales effortlessly.
Empower aspiring cloud engineers with the skills to implement DevOps practices in your organisation.
Duration16 week bootcamp + 12 month placement + 4 month assessmentApprenticeship standardsL4 DevOps EngineerDownload brochure£17,000Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy -
APPRENTICESHIP RECRUIT UPSKILL
Quality Engineering Apprenticeship
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
Duration14 week bootcamp + 12 month placement + 2 month assessmentApprenticeship standardL4 Software TesterDownload brochure£18,000Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy -
COMMERCIALLY-FUNDED RECRUIT
Software Engineering Accelerator
Recruit job-ready software engineers, fast.
With our Recruit-Train-Deploy model, we recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a contractual basis.
Duration16 week bootcamp + 12 week placementDownload brochurePrice on request -
COMMERCIALLY-FUNDED RECRUIT
Cloud Engineering Accelerator
Hire DevOps engineers ready to manage and automate the deployment lifecycle.
We recruit and train new Cloud and DevOps specialists according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a contractual basis.
Duration16 week bootcamp + 12 month placementDownload brochurePrice on request -
COMMERCIALLY-FUNDED RECRUIT
Quality Engineering Accelerator
Recuit QA engineers to drive quality with test-driven development.
Using our Recruit-Train-Deploy model, we provide specialists who ensure your products are resilient, bug-free, and ready for high-scale deployment.
Duration16 week bootcamp + 12 month placementDownload brochurePrice on request
Tech Academy
Apprenticeships
Tech Academy
Commercially-funded
Software Engineering Apprenticeship
Build a software engineering team that delivers value from day one.
Equip aspiring software engineers with the skills to design, develop, test and deploy full-stack applications.
L4 Software Developer
Software Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new software engineers - fast.
Get job-ready software engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Cloud Engineering Apprenticeship
Develop a tech team that delivers faster, fails less, and scales effortlessly.
Empower aspiring cloud engineers with the skills to implement DevOps practices in your organisation.
L4 DevOps Engineer
Cloud Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new DevOps engineers - fast.
Get job-ready DevOps engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Quality Engineering Apprenticeship
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
L4 Software Tester
Quality Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new quality engineers - fast.
Get job-ready quality engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
grow your tech talent
Tech Academy
Software Engineering
Build a software engineering team that delivers value from day one.
Equip aspiring software engineers with the skills to design, develop, test and deploy full-stack applications.
L4 Software Developer
Cloud Engineering
Develop a tech team that delivers faster, fails less, and scales effortlessly.
Empower aspiring cloud engineers with the skills to implement DevOps practices in your organisation.
L4 DevOps Engineer
Quality Engineering
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
L4 Software Tester
Software Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new software engineers - fast.
Get job-ready software engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Cloud Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new DevOps engineers - fast.
Get job-ready DevOps engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Quality Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new quality engineers - fast.
Get job-ready quality engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Grow your tech talent
Tech Academy
Choose between levy-funded apprenticeships for immediate on-the-job impact or commercially-funded programmes for flexible training tailored to your team's goals.
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Software Engineering Apprenticeship
Recruit new software engineers - fast.
Get job-ready software engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Duration: 16 week bootcamp + 12 week placementApprenticeship standard: L4 Software DeveloperPrice: £18,000 (funded by the Apprenticeship Levy) -
Cloud Engineering Apprenticeship
Develop a tech team that delivers faster, fails less, and scales effortlessly.
Empower aspiring cloud engineers with the skills to implement DevOps practices in your organisation.
Duration: 16 week bootcamp + 12 month placement + 4 month assessmentApprenticeship standard: L4 DevOps EngineerPrice: £17,000 (funded by the Apprenticeship Levy) -
Quality Engineering Apprenticeship
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
Duration: 14 week bootcamp + 12 month placement + 2 month assessmentApprenticeship standard: L4 Software TesterPrice: £18,000 (funded by the Apprenticeship Levy) -
Software Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new software engineers - fast.
Get job-ready software engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Duration: 16 week bootcamp + 12 week placementPrice: On request -
Cloud Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new DevOps engineers - fast.
Get job-ready DevOps engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Duration: 16 week bootcamp + 12 week placementPrice: On request -
Quality Engineering Accelerator
Recruit new quality engineers - fast.
Get job-ready quality engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Duration: 14 week bootcamp + 12 month placementPrice: on request
Why Makers?
Market-leading results
Fanatical about quality
Renowned as the gold-standard provider of technical education, we’re obsessed with quality - and consistently get the best results.
Committed to inclusivity
We're striving to create a more equitable tech industry: our 2024 learner cohort was 46% diverse ethnicities and 40% women.
Expert and proprietary
Our curriculum is built in-house and delivered by industry specialists.
Learning specialists
We develop resilient, growth-oriented learners. Our engineers are promoted 2x as fast as their graduate peers and 90% are promoted post-training.
of Makers apprentices achieved merits or distinctions in 2024
of Makers engineers ship code in their first week.
apprentice achievement (completion) rate, vs the industry average of 59%
why makers
Market-leading results
Fanatical about quality
We consistently top the leaderboard for apprenticeship results and achievement rate.
Committed to inclusivity
Our 2024 learner profile was 46% diverse ethnicities and 40% women.
Expert and proprietary
Our curriculum is built in-house and delivered by industry specialists.
Learning specialists
Our engineers are promoted 2x as fast as their graduate peers and 90% are promoted post-training.
of Makers apprentices achieved merits or distinctions in 2024.
of Makers engineers ship code in their first week.
apprenticeship achievement (completion) rate vs the industry average of 59%.
Super-charge your tech team
Tech Academy
Software Engineering Apprenticeship
Build a software engineering team that delivers value from day one.
Equip aspiring software engineers with the latest skills and knowledge to design, develop, test and deploy full-stack applications.
L4 Software Developer
Cloud Engineering Apprenticeship
Develop a tech team that delivers faster, fails less, and scales effortlessly.
Empower aspiring cloud engineers with the latest skills and knowledge to implement DevOps practices in your organisation.
L4 DevOps Engineer
Quality Engineering Apprenticeship
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
L4 Software Tester
Software Engineering Accelerator
Get new tech talent - fast.
Get job-ready engineers through our Recruit-Train-Deploy model. We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract.
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Develop job-ready software engineers.
Immersed in real-world scenarios, this intensive 16-week bootcamp equips aspiring software engineers with the latest skills to design, develop, test and deploy full-stack applications.
Cloud Engineering Bootcamp
Develop cloud engineers that guarantee reliable, automated cloud delivery.
Equip aspiring cloud engineers with knowledge of cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and deployment strategies to manage and optimise cloud systems effectively.
Quality Engineering Bootcamp
Drive quality with your test-driven development team.
Develop qualified software testers who can design, build and run tests to drive quality in every software project.
One size doesn't fit all
Different learning solutions
Different goals call for different learning paths, so we offer a variety of courses to suit every business. Read on to understand how they differ.
Apprenticeships are on-the-job learning programmes fully funded by the UK government Apprenticeship Levy. Apprentices are employed by a business and combine on-the-job learning with off-the-job training delivered by Makers.
Apprenticeships can be used to upskill existing employees or recruit new talent. They typically last between 12 and 24 months, and the learner is awarded a nationally-recognised certification.
For: Businesses who want to use their Levy to upskill teams or recruit new talent for immediate, on-the-job impact.
Our commercially-funded upskilling programmes are private programmes for your team, with varied delivery options: from 2-day offsites to 2 months of weekly workshops.
We take a consultative approach when you choose to upskill your team with us, aligning learner outcomes and delivery format with your business needs.
For: Businesses who want to upskill their teams quickly, with a bespoke approach.
Accelerator programmes use the ‘Recruit Train Deploy’ model to help you quickly build your tech team.
We recruit and train new talent according to your needs, then deploy them into your team on a 12-month contract. They then receive ongoing support and coaching from us to quickly propel them to mid-level.
For: Businesses that need tech talent - fast - and want job-ready talent with minimal onboarding time.
Makers is proud to be the original European tech bootcamp.
Bootcamps are intensive 16-week programmes that rapidly upskill people into new career paths.
We offer bootcamps to individuals looking to retrain in tech, or switch to a new tech discipline. These could be funded by the individual or by an employer supporting a career change or upskilling.
For: Individuals looking to fast-track their career into tech.
Why Makers?
Market-leading results
Fanatical about quality
Renowned as the gold-standard provider of technical education, we’re obsessed with quality - and consistently get the best results.
Expert and proprietary
Our curriculum is built in-house and delivered by industry specialists.
Committed to inclusivity
We're striving to create a more equitable tech industry: our 2024 learner cohort was 46% diverse ethnicities and 40% women.
Learning specialists
We develop resilient, growth-oriented learners. Our engineers are promoted 2x as fast as their graduate peers.
of Makers apprentices achieved merits or distinctions in 2024
of Makers engineers ship code in their first week.
apprentice achievement (completion) rate, vs the industry average of 59%
of Makers hires have been promoted since completing their training
Routes to talent
Upskill or Hire?
Great tech talent can come from anywhere. Whether you want to build competence from within, or inject diverse perspectives from the outside, we provide flexible, high-impact programmes to meet your needs.
Upskill
Retain Top Talent. Reskill for Tomorrow.
Transform your best employees with the technical skills to drive innovation and adapt to the evolving tech landscape. By investing in the people you foster loyalty, retain knowledge and demonstrate a commitment to internal career mobility. The upskilling approach is faster, cheaper, and more sustainable than recruiting externally.
How we help
- Apprenticeships allow your team to learn on the job for immediate impact, and gain a recognised qualification.
- Sponsored Bootcamps enable intensive, ground-up learning for new hires or internal career-switchers to build crucial tech skills.
- Upskilling Programmes are tailored to you to target specific skills gaps and level up your team.
Hire
Accelerate Growth. Inject Diverse Perspectives.
Hiring new tech talent is the fastest way to fill immediate skill gaps, inject fresh perspectives, and build diverse teams. Whether you're building a new team or scaling an existing one, we help find and train the best applicants ready to make an immediate impact.
How we help
- Apprenticeships create access for career-switchers with diverse talents to retrain in tech.
- Accelerator programmes deliver tech talent at speed. We recruit new talent, train them according to your needs, and deploy them straight into your team.
Talk to the team
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