Jan'25 Applications CLOSED

Start Date 6th Jan 2025 & End Date: 27th Mar 2025

Government Funded Training. ‌Software Developer. ‌L4.

With Job Placement.

Available both remotely and in person. ‌Fully funded by the government. ‌Designed for job changers and job seekers looking to upskill and accelerate their careers in the tech industry. 4 months. Remote. LIVE. Guided. BCS Accredited. Practical Projects. See the video here to know more! 

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16
Remote + Hybrid Weeks
Up to 300
Hours of live guided support
4
L4 - L5 Level
2
Flexible Venues + Online LIVE


Full Stack Software Developer Skills Bootcamp Levels 4-5

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of an interview with an employer upon completion. ‌ ‌

‌The coding course is a 16 week flexible in-person plus hybrid course with case studies and employer engagement for jobs. 

‌Can be remote or in-person with evening and weekend option available. 

‌‌Employers have additional gov help and benefits. 

‌‌Please see below for candidate eligibility and employer benefits.

Course Contents

Overall Purpose

Support careers changers, unemployed and low-skilled people to improve their skills and confidence so that they may access or retain employment. ‌

‌Provide opportunities for England residents to improve their digital literacy and communication skills, equipping them to successfully engage with all aspects of life in the digital age and supporting progression to further learning paid/unpaid work, and involvement in the community.

‌Create local jobs and help local companies.

 Current Cohort Timings

Eligibility for Candidates ‌

Be aged 19 or over on: 31st August 2024 for Skills Bootcamps starting between 1st August 2024 and 31st March 2025. 
Hampshire residents - applicants allowed outside of Hampshire within England, so please do apply
‌Must have the right to work in the UK, and be a resident for a minimum of 3 years 
Can be in work, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work after a break 
‌‌Contact us below for FREE guidance on other eligibility conditions and a pre-application process. 
‌Scroll down for benefits to the candidates with our higher job interview rates


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How employers benefit

Join the STEP Program: Step8Up Tech Employer Partner Program

‌At Step8Up, we bridge the gap between talented learners and tech employers. Through our STEP Program, we offer tailored support to meet your hiring needs—all for free. 

‌Here’s What You Gain: 

Priority Access to Top Talent: Receive pre-screened CVs from candidates we've worked with for at least 4 months. These learners are industry-ready, with higher retention rates and minimal onboarding required.

Free Recruitment & Advisory Services: As educators, we provide candidates and expert hiring advice at no cost for our standard course content.

‌Customised Training: Need something extra? We can design bespoke modules and advanced training tailored to your requirements.

‌Industry-Aligned Training: We collaborate with you to ensure our learners are job-ready, trained to meet your standards, and experienced with real-life projects. 

Grant & Levy Support: Depending on your location, you may qualify for government grants or levy assistance when hiring from our Skills Bootcamps.

‌Ways to Engage: 

‌Employer Speaker Opportunities: Share your expertise and meet potential hires by speaking at our events or hosting sessions with our learners. 

Monthly Online Events: Join us to connect with our learners and explore collaboration opportunities.

Why Step8Up Learners? 
‌Our candidates are ready to "hit the ground running," thanks to rigorous training that ensures they're prepared for entry-level roles with minimal hand-holding. 
‌If you're hiring—whether for full-time roles or apprenticeships or just want to speak —let us help. 

‌Share your requirements with us, and we’ll match you with the right candidates. 

UK SME Tech Skills Gap Study
Course Details

 

 

How we help you accelerate

Upgrade your career

Tech-ready. Project Ready. Job Ready. 

Get a job interview lined-up

We work with employers alongside your course - employers love it! 

Hire pre-trained team members

Employers share their job descriptions and feedback to hire better candidates - for Free - contact today!

Join our Employer Partner Program 

Vetted candidates for no-fees - let's talk now

Hybrid and flexible delivery

Weekend and off-peak hours available (minimum number of candidates) - in-person and online delivery

Real-life case study

With feedback from employers and industry experts

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Why hybrid course + timings

We are the only ones with the flexibility of both in-person and online "guided" live courses, and with both weekday and weekend option with multiple venues. 
‌This is to make it easier for those with other commitments. 
‌We add this with hundreds of hours of support videos and in-person guidance.
 

N‌EW TIMINGS FOR JAN 2025 COHORT (12 WEEKS)
Start date: 6th Jan 2025 ‌
‌End Date:  27th Mar 2025 
Monday 6 pm - 9.30 pm remote / hybrid including 30 min office hours
Tuesday ‌6 pm - 9.30 pm remote / hybrid ‌ including 30 min office hours
Thursday ‌6 pm - 9.30 pm remote / hybrid  ‌including 30 min office hours
‌Guided Support Sessions on Tues/Wed/Fri @12 noon 

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Current cohort timing details June, Sep 2024.

‌Tuesday 5 pm - 8.30 pm remote / hybrid
‌Thursday ‌5 pm - 8.30 pm remote / hybrid
‌Saturday 09.30 am - 2.00 pm ‌remote / hybrid
‌Saturday additional support (LIVE) 2 hours
‌Guided Support Mon/Wed/Fri 12 noon - 2.30 pm 
‌More venues & options available on enquiry and if possible


Coaching & Interview Preparation

We coach you with mock interviews, CV preparation, soft skills and your general wellbeing as part of the course. In-person and remote including confidential support if relevant. 




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