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We love tech so much that we just can’t stop talking about it! Check out our blog posts to find out more about coding, cyber security and why you should be as passionate about them as we are.

How to start a career in tech during a lockdown

May 11, 2020

Quick intro for a bit of context - I’m writing this blog from my ‘office’ (formerly known as my living room). I’m a week into my very first job in tech - an Apprentice Innovation Developer/Instructor with the brilliant Code Nation. Everyone at Code Nation has...

Bristol, our new campus location in partnership with the City of Bristol College

May 1, 2020

We’re delighted to announce that we’re growing again! We couldn’t be happier with our growth, even more so during the current worldwide situation. With campuses already set up in Manchester, Chester, Cambridge and now the City of Bristol College, it says a lot about...

How to maximise productivity whilst working from home

Mar 26, 2020

The overarching thing to remember about remote working is that it’s business as usual, especially right now. Everyone is doing it - it’s not a one off or a novelty - so it absolutely is business as usual for yourself and your team. The tech industry has always led the...

Keeping you informed during COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020

To; our current students, prospective students, apprentices, employers, partners and visitors Given the unprecedented situation regarding COVID-19, I wanted to update you on the steps we are taking to keep our classrooms and...

Code Nation welcomes British Council and International Delegation to find out how to create employable talent!

Mar 3, 2020

On Tuesday 26th February, we hosted an event ran by The British Council in partnership with the Association of Employment and Learning Providers. The British Council arrived at our Manchester campus with a 41-strong delegation from Morocco, Tanzania, and Nigeria all...

We’re helping Manchester businesses access free money to boost the local economy

Feb 17, 2020

As part of our activities for Apprenticeship Week 2020, we held an event for 30 local businesses to let them know what they’re missing out on by not signing up to the Levy Matchmaking Service. So, what is the Levy Matchmaking Service? Only available to businesses in...

The reality of changing careers

Dec 5, 2019

We caught up with one of our graduates who’s been there, done it and worn the coveted Code Nation hoodie for the duration. And ~spoiler alert~ changing careers is the best thing she’s ever done.

Who hires Software Developers?

Dec 3, 2019

The all important question... "where can I work once I know how to code?" The answer is anywhere! Trust us when we say that your talents are seriously in demand, and we know what employers are looking for from their new recruits. In a world immersed in social media,...

Mayor of Greater Manchester champions city’s Code Nation

Dec 2, 2019

We recently celebrated the training of our 120th Software Development apprentice, and our 600th coding course graduate! With the support of the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, our staff, students, graduates and employers came together to recognise the...

What’s The Best Programming Language To Learn?

Oct 29, 2019

When it comes to coding, there are a plethora of jobs and industries that you can dive into. However, with each different role, there are many different languages that carry out various functions, with each built to serve the specific needs of its users. There are...