FAQs
How can we help you?
If your question is not answered, please do get in touch and one of our team will be happy to help.
General
Are there any necessary qualifications?
No! If you have done some hobby coding in your spare time that might help you find your feet quicker but it definitely isn't necessary.
Do you need any previous coding experience?
No! No previous experience is required. We will provide all the training you need to become a confident software developer. However, upon application we will provide you with pre-reading which will enable you to take the technical tests we set. Please give yourself time to study this before taking the tests.
How long is the course?
The course consists of 12 weeks of training, followed by a job placement in industry with the option of making that a permanent role.
I'm currently studying, can I take this bootcamp at the same time?
Unfortunately, the course and placement are both full-time so you would be unable to study alongside taking our bootcamp and working during the placement.
When is the next course?
The next available cohort will begin training on 20th January 2025.
Course
What are the hours and where is it?
Teaching hours are 10am-4pm from Mon-Fri. The initial 12-week bootcamp taught primarily online, but we do hold at least 4 days during the training in person so we can meet everyone! The placements hours and locations vary depending on the company, but are full time and may require working in an office in or around London.
What languages/technology do you teach?
The course focuses on Fullstack Development. So we start with JavaScript and lead into further web development (React, Typescript, HTML, CSS) and then bring in C#/.NET as the backend technology.
How much is the course?
Free! We want learners with potential to be great software developers, not just those who can pay a large course fee.
What is the course structure?
The first three weeks will be spent on a bootcamp going through a series of exercises which increase in difficulty as you go along. We then introduce more general web development and finish this up with a group project. After this we introduce backend/server side technology and work through a number of exercises around this. For the final three weeks you will complete a group project. Throughout the course there will also be training in Agile practices, soft skills and interview techniques.
What size are the cohorts?
Cohorts range in size between 5-10 learners. We keep them small to make sure you get enough one-to-one time with the trainer.
Placements
Do I get a say in where my placement is?
Yes! We won't force you to take a placement you don't want but this is also why we can't guarantee that we find you a job as it is up to you to interview at for the placement and accept the role.
Will I be paid a salary?
Not during the 12 week training, but during your placement we will pay you a £30,000 salary.
Will the placement be based in London?
The vast majority of our placements are based in London but on the off-chance they are based elsewhere we will offer a relocation package.
Contact us
Get in touch
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TechSwitch
Unit 315 Highgate Studios
53-79 Highgate Road
London
NW5 1TL
+44 (0)20 3928 3005
020 3928 3005