About Us
Why Choose Code Nation?
At Code Nation, we specialise in creating, curating, and advancing digital talent. Our solutions are designed to help individuals and organisations thrive in the digital economy through industry-aligned training, innovative tools, and workforce strategy.
Founded with a mission to close the digital skills gap – whether you’re a beginner exploring a new career path, or an employer reskilling your workforce, we provide the tools, support, and training to achieve your ambition.
What Sets Us Apart
1. Industry-Led, Employment-Focused Training
We connect training outcomes directly with employability, helping individuals into sustainable careers and supporting organisations to meet workforce demands.
2. Full-Service Learning & Development Provider
From training strategy to design, delivery, and evaluation—our end-to-end capability ensures a seamless experience with measurable outcomes.
3. attriDNA – Unique Digital Skills Diagnostic
Our proprietary tool identifies digital potential based on attributes, not prior experience, unlocking diverse talent and enabling smarter workforce planning.
4. Microsoft-Accredited Training Partner
We deliver official Microsoft training and certifications aligned to global standards, with flexible, customisable delivery options.
5. Bespoke Curriculum Design
Our training is built around customer-specific technologies (ERP, SaaS, cloud), ensuring relevance, impact, and high adoption rates.
Our Mission in Action
Discover Digital Talent
Using attriDNA to identify untapped potential across your workforce or candidate base.
Advance Digital Excellence
With accredited commercial and Microsoft-certified training to stay ahead of the curve.
Create Digital Careers
Through Adult Skills Programmes, Skills Bootcamps, and Apprenticeships that lead directly to employment.
Tailor Digital Learning
Via bespoke, platform-specific training aligned to your business needs.
Enable Digital Transformation
Through end-to-end L&D consulting that boosts workforce capability and competitive edge.
Our People
Dave Muir
Founder & Managing Partner
Michele Smith
Managing Director
Nick Coupe
Head of Operations
Roz Atherton
Engagement & Marketing Director
Kim Jackson
Head of Compliance
Shaun Hoey
Delivery Manager, Software Development Specialist
Yasmin Fennell
Communications Manager
Fiona Baxter
Quality Manager
Brian Harkins
Senior Instructor, Process Automation Specialist
Arben Zymberi
Senior Instructor, Machine Learning and Cyber Security
Mark McCarthy
Instructor, Data Analysis and Power BI
Jenny Collings
Instructor, Data Analysis and Power BI
Michael Zwierzanski
Instructor, Generative AI, Software and Cyber
Location
As part of the Reed Group, Code Nation has a national and international presence. We are co-located in 118 locations across the UK, including towns, cities, and London boroughs — supported by 62 offices. This physical network is amplified by our ability to deliver virtually or at employer premises.
In the North West alone, we have offices in Lancaster, Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, Chester, Stockport, Bolton, Wigan and Carlisle.
Our full range of locations via Reed’s Office Finder.
We also have access to the Reed Business School in the Cotswolds — a prestigious, purpose-built centre of excellence for learning and development. It provides a unique setting for leadership retreats, residential bootcamps, and executive education.
Join Our Associate Network
At Code Nation, we’re proud to work with a growing team of expert associates – specialists who bring cutting-edge insight, technical expertise, and real-world relevance to everything we do. From designing future-ready curriculums to delivering impactful training, our associates help learners and organisations stay ahead in a fast-moving digital world.
We’re always looking to expand our network with talented professionals who share our mission to close the digital skills gap.
If you have expertise in AI, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Project Management or Process Automation, or you’re a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), we’d love to hear from you.
Help shape the future of tech talent: associates@wearecodenation.com.
