Boot Camps, Computer Training Schools

Founders & Coders

Founders & Coders is a London-based company that specializes in providing boot camps and computer training schools for individuals looking to improve their skills in computer hardware and software. They also offer courses in sports and hobbies, providing a well-rounded educational experience.

Introduction to Founders & Coders

Founders & Coders is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2014 with a mission to provide free, world-class training in web development to anyone who wants it. The company is unique because it operates as a cooperative, meaning that everyone who graduates from the boot camp becomes a member and helps run the program for future students.

Services & products

Founders & Coders offers a 16-week boot camp that covers everything students need to know to become professional web developers. The program is intensive and includes both technical training and soft skills like communication and teamwork. Upon graduation, students have the skills and experience they need to land a job in the tech industry.

Location

Founders & Coders is located in Finsbury Park, a vibrant neighborhood in North London. The area is home to a diverse mix of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and shops. There are plenty of public transportation options, including the Finsbury Park tube station, which is just a 5-minute walk from the company. Other nearby options include the Finsbury Park bus station and the Finsbury Park overground station.

Benefits

Customers should choose Founders & Coders because the company offers a unique approach to education that is both effective and affordable. Unlike traditional computer training schools, Founders & Coders is a non-profit that is committed to making education accessible to everyone. Plus, the cooperative model means that everyone who graduates from the program is invested in its success and is committed to helping future students.

Good to know

One thing customers should be aware of is that the Founders & Coders program is intensive and requires a significant time commitment. Students are expected to attend classes full-time and should be prepared to work hard to succeed in the program.

Reviews

Customers have been overwhelmingly positive about their experiences with Founders & Coders. Many graduates have gone on to successful careers in the tech industry, and they credit the program with giving them the skills and experience they needed to succeed. Others have praised the supportive and collaborative environment of the program, which they say has helped them grow both personally and professionally.

Amenities

shower
changing room
lockers
gym equipment
personal trainer
group classes
nutrition advice
wifi
air conditioning
music system
internet access
wi-fi
projector

FAQ

What are the credentials of your instructors?

Our instructors are all experienced professionals in the tech industry with a passion for teaching. They possess a range of skills and certifications relevant to their areas of expertise.

What is the curriculum of your courses?

Our courses cover a range of topics in web development and software engineering. We focus on hands-on, collaborative learning and emphasize the use of agile methodologies and open-source technologies.

What kind of software and hardware do you use for your practical training?

We use a variety of industry-standard software and hardware in our practical training, including Git, GitHub, Node.js, React, and AWS. We also provide all necessary equipment and resources for our students.

Do you offer any job placement or career services after completing your courses?

Yes, we offer job placement and career services to help our graduates find employment in the tech industry. We have partnerships with a number of companies and organizations and provide assistance with job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation.

Reviews

Natalia Rusu

26-11-2022
Aisha

Avoid I was involved with the organisation over 3 years as an employee, a mentor and a volunteer. They claim an outward image of being a cooperatively run organisation that implements decisions on consensus, but in reality all decisions are made behind closed doors by management. There’s huge issues with nepotism and it’s near impossible to get anything done unless you are chummy with those in charge. Many have tried. A large portion of the courses structure and resources have been made by optimistic individuals who have either burnt out or been pushed out of the organisation because they weren’t in vogue. Simply put, they try to do far too much with far too little resourcing and end up being completely unable to offer support to those on the course or those working or volunteering in the space. Upon witnessing a number of poorly handled events I asked for my membership to the organisation to be revoked and was subsequently bullied by a member of staff who got numerous people to harass me to apologise to her. This included a prominent member of the organisation sending me inaccurate aggressive accusatory messages the day before a funeral we were both attending. Needless to say I got in touch with everyone involved and offered to talk and was met by immature silence. Do yourself a favour and spare yourself from this bootcamps drama and disorganisation. There’s loads of alternative bootcamps in London that offer discounts to those marginalised in tech and free meet-ups to get you on your developer path.

26-05-2021
Piotr Berebecki

I've just finished the Founders and Coders programme and I couldn't be happier. In summary, Founders and Coders taught me how to write clean and readable code and after completing the programme I was connected with a company who interviewed me and then offered a Software Engineering position. The things I loved about Founders and Coders: - the programme focused on vanilla JavaScript. - we spent lots of time writing Node.js servers and creating databases. This is very difficult to learn on your own. - we built an app every week in a team of 2-4 people. - challenging and engaging workshops. - we pair programmed with a fellow student 80% of the time. - there were weekly code reviews during which more experienced developers would give us advice on how to improve our code. - half-way through the programme we were given an opportunity to build a full-stack app using technologies of our choice. - after graduation all students students were given an opportunity to continue to work on paid projects, internships, short-term contracts or full-time jobs. But above all, the thing I've enjoyed the most is the supportive community of fellow students, freelancers, alumni and startup founders.

26-05-2020
Philippa Bywater

I've just finished Founders & Coders and would highly recommend it to anyone. It's an amazing environment to learn in, surrounded by people who are genuinely interested and excited about what they're doing. The support that you get throughout the course is really good but you are also challenged and certainly not spoon-fed. The fact that you learn to write vanilla javascript before using any framewiorks gives you a really good understanding of the language but there's also a lot of room for pursuing technologies you're interested in. What has also stood out for me is how welcoming the community is, both during and after the course - cohorts tend to keep in touch with others on the course, as well as those from previous cohorts, and continue to help each other improve.

26-05-2018
Nick Field

At Founders & Coders you’ll not only develop your programming skills in the short space of time, you’ll also learn to how work well with others, be encouraged to contribute to helping develop the course itself, and work out of your comfort zone regularly to push you to higher levels. Simply put, the course will help you grow as an individual, and you’ll leave the course with highly valuable attributes that many employers look for. The course reviews here sum up the course well, in my opinion the best thing about Founders & Coders are the core values shared by everyone- in short; every member is wonderfully motivated about making a positive difference to the world through technology, it’s inspiring. Applying to the course and completing the 16 weeks has been one of the best decisions of my life, I cannot recommend it enough!

26-05-2017
Lucy Monie Hall

This is a wonderful course and an amazing community to be part of. It's been a great learning experience.

26-05-2017
Tomer Mozes-Sadeh

Amazing place and a great initiative, no wonder so many great people find their way here.

26-05-2017
Ivan Gonzalez

I learnt more during the last four months than at any other time of my life. It is exactly what my university experience should have been like and all without the £30,000 debt. What makes Founders and Coders so great is the people. The entry requirements are tough and this ensures that you are surrounded by intelligent, switched on individuals. Everyone has pushed me to be better every day, I would not be anywhere near as far in my coding career if it was not for this course. As well as the skills I have picked up, there are the friends that I have made. The atmosphere in the space is one of the most welcoming, accepting and friendly I have ever encountered, I will have a hard time leaving!

26-05-2017
Anisah Osman Britton

26-05-2017
Francesco Moro

Unbelievably great course and way of life!

26-05-2016