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CareersHow to Get Into Tech: A Practical Guide for Career Changers
Practical steps to break into the UK tech industry with no experience. Build your portfolio, network effectively, and land your first tech role.
Stephen Sage••7 min read
Our CoursesIs It Too Late to Learn to Code? What Career Changers Actually Experience
Worried you're too old to learn coding? Here's what career changers in their 30s, 40s, and 50s actually experience — and why age is often an advantage.
James Adams••6 min read
Our CoursesWhy Coding Bootcamps Don't Guarantee Jobs — And Why That's Not the Whole Story
UK coding bootcamps don't guarantee jobs — and you should be suspicious of any that do. Here's what realistic career outcomes look like and how to improve yours.
James Adams••6 min read
IndustryWhy Is Upskilling Important? What the Data Actually Shows
The 2024 Human Progress Report surveyed 17,000+ people on upskilling and lifelong learning. Here's what the data means for your career and how to act on it.
James Adams••7 min read
IndustryThe Gender Gap in Tech: What's Actually Changing and What Still Needs Work
The UK tech gender gap persists — women receive under 2% of VC funding and face systemic barriers. Here's what the data shows and what's being done about it.
James Adams••6 min read
Our CoursesIs a Coding Bootcamp Worth It? One Graduate's Honest Experience
Hear from bootcamp graduate Hollie Duncan on whether a coding bootcamp is worth it — the intensity, the job search, and what she'd tell someone considering one.
James Adams••7 min read
Our CoursesHow to Ace Your First Coding Interview: A Bootcamp Graduate's Guide
Practical coding interview tips for bootcamp graduates and career changers. What to expect, how to prepare, and how to handle problems you can't solve.
James Adams••6 min read
Our CoursesInstructor-Led vs Self-Taught: Which Coding Path Gets Better Results?
Should you learn to code alone or with an instructor? We compare completion rates, learning speed, and career outcomes for self-taught vs bootcamp routes.
James Adams••5 min read
CareersHow to Become a Coder in the UK: Practical Routes for Career Changers
Want to become a professional coder? Here are the realistic routes — from self-study to bootcamps to apprenticeships — with honest timelines and costs.
James Adams••5 min read
CareersWhat a Part-Time Evening Coding Bootcamp Is Actually Like
Thinking about a part-time evening coding bootcamp? Here's what the schedule, workload, and learning experience actually look like — from people who've done it.
James Adams••5 min read
StudentFee Kempton - Journey from Bootcamp to Career AMA
An overview of our AMA session with Fee Kempton, Coding Bootcamp Graduate
James Adams••3 min read
IndustryFunded Courses UK: How to Access Free Professional Training in 2026
Find funded courses in the UK covering AI, digital marketing, coding, and leadership. Fully funded Skills Bootcamp places — no tuition fees for eligible learners.
James Adams••4 min read