"Some of the smartest, most committed, most diverse developers you will find anywhere"

An apprenticeship training that cultivates problem solving and instils a lifelong love of learning

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What employers say

Some of the smartest, most committed, most diverse developers you will find anywhere.
Mike Hancock
CTO, Fluidly
FAC graduates show a commitment to the technical and non-technical skills that we prize.
Jim Suchy
Managing Director, 8th Light UK
We couldn't be happier with the calibre of candidates we've hired and the impact they've had.
Jack Rans
Principal Engineer, Opvia

No other apprenticeship provider puts as much care and attention into training their apprentices

We believe in peer-led learning, collaboration and mutual support. Our candidates go through a rigorous selection process to ensure that they’re the right fit for our programmes.

Employers appreciate the diversity of our candidates, their high level of preparation, their willingness to learn, and the continuing opportunities for professional development with us well beyond the end of the apprenticeship.

We also welcome apprentices sponsored by their current employer and, just like any other candidate, we will give them all the support they need to prepare for their apprenticeship.

Our software developer apprenticeship consists of up to 80 in-person training days delivered over 12-24 months. The schedule is typically one day per week, but can be shaped around the needs of our partners.

The core curriculum is focused on full-stack development in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js and React, but we can adapt the content to meet any platform or language requirements.

We act as both recruitment and training partner, helping you find and train some of the most motivated and diverse aspirants to a career in software development that you will find anywhere, fully funded through the apprenticeship levy.

Our small size means that every partnership matters to us. We believe in strong working relationsips, embracing the ever-changing needs of our industry, and the quality of the learning environment that we create for our apprentices.

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What developers say

The community is the reason why I chose Founders and Coders. Everyone is here to share knowledge and help each other.
Natalie Seeto
Senior Software Engineer, Justice Digital
The training instilled in me an enthusiasm to learn which 5 years later I am still benefiting from.
Amelie Chan
Software Engineer, Amazon
Founders and Coders gave me confidence and taught me the joys and rewards of tackling a problem together.
Helen Zhou
Senior Data Engineer, Thoughtworks
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