University to launch free web development bootcamp

Leading global education provider, edX, alongside the Department for Education 's Skills for Life initiative, is offering fully funded places on a new Skills Bootcamp in Front-end Web Development with University of Birmingham.

Attendees will have the opportunity to build career-relevant skills over a 16 week online, part time course.

The aim of the bootcamp is to upskill the next generation of skilled web developers. The £4,000 course fees are fully funded by the Department for Education 's Skills for Life initiative.

During the 16-week, part-time online course, students will get to grips with in-demand and market-relevant skills including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, ES6 and Node.

Through a series of hands-on activities and immersive projects, learners will also gain experience with industry-standard programming practices such as agile development, version control and technical project management.

Students will also benefit from career advice from edX 's Career Engagement Network, which will help them chart a clear path to employment through CV and interview preparation, one-to-one coaching, careers fairs and more.

Sumaya Hassan, who took the University of Birmingham Coding Boot Camp in 2021, secured a top technology job with global activewear brand Gymshark after completing her programme.

The former care assistant is now a junior front-end developer at Gymshark 's headquarters in Solihull.

Sumaya said: “Coming from a life science background, I completely changed my career and was curious about how I 'd find entering the industry. I couldn 't be happier in my new role with Gymshark and I have the advice and support of the course leaders during and after the course to thank for that.

“It 's been brilliant putting what I learnt on the course into practice at my new job. I couldn 't recommend a career in technology highly enough for anyone looking for a change or to upgrade their skills. ”

To be eligible for the Skills Bootcamp in Front-End Web Development, applicants must be aged 19 or over, living or working in England, have a passion for a new career in tech and have not attended a previous Skills Bootcamp.

For more information on the Skills Bootcamp, and to apply for the University of Birmingham programme, click here