Makers offers industry‑aligned bootcamps, apprenticeships, and commercially‑funded programmes that train individuals in software, data, cloud, quality, and AI engineering while providing employers with job‑ready talent. Their curriculum combines hands‑on projects, technical mentorship, and emotional‑intelligence coaching to close skill gaps and accelerate career transitions. Programs are delivered flexibly (remote, hybrid, on‑site) and can be customized for upskilling existing staff or recruiting new engineers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Companies and individuals struggle to keep pace with rapid technological shifts, especially in AI, data, and software engineering, leading to skill gaps, low productivity, and difficulty recruiting qualified talent.
Solution
Makers provides a comprehensive training and talent platform that offers industry‑aligned bootcamps, apprenticeships, and commercially‑funded programmes across software, cloud, data, quality, and AI disciplines. The curriculum combines hands‑on projects, self‑directed learning techniques, and emotional‑intelligence coaching to develop both technical expertise and the learning quotient needed for continuous upskilling. Programs are delivered in flexible formats (remote, hybrid, or on‑site) and can be tailored for upskilling existing staff or recruiting new talent, with outcomes measured through high achievement rates and accelerated promotion metrics. Employers receive ready‑to‑contribute engineers, while learners gain job‑ready skills, career transition support, and access to a supportive alumni community.
Target Audience
Primary customers are enterprises seeking to upskill or recruit tech talent (software, data, cloud, QA, AI) and individuals looking to transition into high‑impact technology roles.
Features
- 16‑week intensive bootcamps covering software, data, cloud, quality, and AI engineering, designed with real‑world projects and industry‑standard tools.
- Apprenticeship pathways funded by the UK Apprenticeship Levy, combining on‑the‑job experience with structured learning and assessment.
- Commercially‑funded programmes (accelerators, sponsored bootcamps, bespoke courses) that can be customized to specific business challenges.
- AI Academy tracks offering AI‑native, AI‑builder, and AI‑leader tracks to embed AI fluency across technical and non‑technical roles.
- Integrated coaching that includes technical mentorship, emotional‑intelligence curriculum, and self‑learning strategies to build lifelong adaptability.
- Career services including dedicated advisors, interview preparation, and a network of over 5,000 alumni placed at leading firms such as Google, Deloitte, and Monzo.
- B Corp certification and a focus on inclusive recruitment, ensuring diverse talent pipelines and high retention rates.