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Command Shift

Average Rating4.87
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Command Shift is a code school that runs a part-time, online coding bootcamp, teaching full stack software development. Their flagship 28-week BOOTCAMP course teaches students the fundamentals of software development with JavaScript, including industry best practices such as Test-Driven Development and Object-Oriented Programming. Students later go on to gain insight into backend development, with Node.js, Express, MySQL and Docker, followed by front end development where they learn how to build interactive front end applications with React, HTML and CSS. The course is project-led, and students build up a portfolio of 10-12 projects throughout, which they can use to demonstrate their skills for entry-level Software Development roles.   Applicants to Command Shift require no prior coding experience, other than completing the school’s free online INTRO course, which contains 25 hours of introductory content. This is followed up by an interview with a member of their team, who will assess the applicant’s motivation and suitability for the course. Command Shift strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups in the tech space, offering a £500 Diversity Grant to any applicants that identify as a woman or non-binary, are from a BAME background and/or have a disability. They offer flexible payment options to all applicants including Income Share Agreements and interest-free finance.   All students of the BOOTCAMP course can access career guidance from a dedicated Careers Adviser during and after the course, who can assist in helping them to write CVs and cover letters, practice technical tests and prepare for interviews. In addition, Command Shift also hosts regular talks with employers, and works directly with employers from time-to-time to place students.   Command Shift was formerly known as Manchester Codes.
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  • Abdikarim Hussein
    Abdikarim Hussein
    Junior Software Developer • Graduate • BOOTCAMP • Online
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    Mar 21, 2023
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    Truly a fantastic course

    I learnt so much in this course. As a career changer i wanted to learn full stack software development, get hands on experience and become career ready. This course helped me to achieve that. I am currently working as a junior software developer.

    This course helped me to be prepare for work in the industry. I got experience in all parts of software development lifecycle. I got support with my CV and interview which helped me to land my first role. I would definitely recommend this...
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  • Ryan Smillie
    Junior Engineer • Graduate • Manchester
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    Sep 23, 2022
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    Highly Recommend

    After 5 years working in Civil Engineering I decided it was time for a career change. I did some research on Software Engineering bootcamps in the North West area and ultimately landed on Manchester Codes. The course was structured very intuitively from start to finish and their online learning platform made it a very enjoyable experience. The sessions run by the Manchester Codes tutors were very informative and allowed an opportunity to raise any problems you were facing with your progr...
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  • Luke Brannagan
    Frontend Engineer • Graduate • Manchester
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    Aug 09, 2022
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    Manchester Codes Career Change

    The course was fantastic and being on one of the earlier courses I can only imagine the quality has approved 

    During my time at Manchester codes I had all the support I could ever need to position myself for a job in tech. 

    Currently working as a Frontend Engineer for a London Startup would not being able to work in the industry for the past 4 years without the course 
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  • Tom
    Software Engineer (Backend) • Graduate • Manchester
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    Aug 09, 2022
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    BOOTCAMP

    I jumped on the bootcamp as a way to learn software development for my current role, but by the end of the bootcamp I had got a job working for an Agency in Manchester. Since then I've moved on and havent looked back. The in-class support through to the career advice was great.

    The bootcamp content was awesome, it started off with a great foundation everything explained fully with examples. Then when moving onto more advanced topics our cohort would mob, or pair on problems to fur...
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  • Justin
    Graduate • Manchester
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    Jul 28, 2022
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    Great Bootcamp!

    My experience with Manchester Codes was nothing but positive.

    The bootcamp provided a great overview of web development fundamentals that led into covering backend and database concepts and frontend frameworks (React) which ended with a final team project that pulled it all together.

    In my experience, the instructors were fantastic and always willing to help. Additionally, there were course tutors that could also be called upon for those needing any extra assistance.
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  • July
    Automation Software Developer • Graduate • Manchester
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    Jul 27, 2022
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    Enjoyable and Unforgettable experience in life

    I spent very enjoyable 8 months with all my classmates and Manchester Codes’ tutors. The curriculum is very well designed, which taught us all the essential skills developers need. The tech and learning skill we got from taking the course are highly transferable to adapt into any working environment. 
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  • Clover Chapman
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Manchester
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    Jul 27, 2022
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    Helped give me the relevant skills to get the job I wanted

    I decided to study with Manchester Codes as I was looking to return to a developer role after a career break. I’d lost a lot of confidence and was looking to update my skills.

    My 6 months at Manchester Codes have been intense – although there are only 6 hours of scheduled lessons per week, the bulk of the assignments and learning is carried out outside of the classroom. It’s demanding and I’d recommend putting any social life/hobbies/parenting(!) on hold as much as possible for th...
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  • Jen O
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Manchester
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    Jul 27, 2022
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    Fantastic course that led to a successful career change

    I took the Software Engineering bootcamp course at Manchester Codes, graduating in March 2021. I loved the hands-on, practical nature of the course. I felt like we were taught how to code using the most up-to-date, industry-recognised languages and technologies such as NodeJs. The projects and coding exercises were great for getting hands on keyboards and building actual things that could then be added to a portfolio and shown to potential employers. 

    The remote nature of the cour...
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  • Dan Hembery
    Dan Hembery
    Junior Software Engineer • Graduate • BOOTCAMP • Manchester
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    May 11, 2022
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    Life Changer

    After spending 12 years as a general manager in hospitality I wanted to pursue a career in tech, something I had wanted to do since leaving school. I had completed the free course they offer a few times over the years, but hadn’t taken the plunge until now, and so glad that I did.

    I was completely new to coding, other than a brief into to C++ in college (about 2 weeks worth) and had reservations about how quickly I could learn the skills to change career.

    The course starts ...
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  • Khalid Safy
    Khalid Safy
    Junior Developer • Graduate • BOOTCAMP • Manchester
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    Apr 30, 2022
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    Everything I had hoped for!

    I would gladly recommend Manchester Codes to anyone considering a career change into software engineering.

    Completing a boot camp was a decision I considered and weighed for a long time before finally pulling the trigger. I was concerned about the viability of switching careers with no prior experience and whether a boot camp could realistically prepare you/ultimately help get you a job in the industry. I can safely say that my experience with Manchester Codes was everything I cou...
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  • Alex
    Alex
    White • Student • BOOTCAMP • Manchester
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    Nov 01, 2021
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    I highly recommend this course for anybody looking to move into the tech industry.

    The instructors are very knowledgeable and are always available for support or feedback. The course material is excellent and you learn real world skills with the projects you do.The pace of the course is intense but very satisfying to see how much you learn in such a short period of time.The careers advice during the course is priceless and if you put the effort in you will have no problems getting an interview / job offer.Not only do yo...
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  • Dean
    Dean
    Software and Web Developer • Graduate • BOOTCAMP • Manchester
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    Oct 16, 2021
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    Great Course, Greater People

    Great course ran by people who care about your time on the course, your progress, and helping to find you a job after. I went from a very different career into software/web development, and thanks to throwing myself deeply I found a job just before completing it. I made good friends from my cohort, and it is lovely to be part of a thriving community. Fully recommend to anyone looking to enter coding as a career.
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Command Shift costs around £6,000.

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Command Shift offers courses like BOOTCAMP.

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Command Shift has in-person campuses in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Wales. Command Shift also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

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