Northcoders - one of the UK’s leading tech training providers which operates in Northern Ireland – is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a brand-new bootcamp that is focused on data engineering, AI and machine learning.
The bootcamp will teach the technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and project experience which are needed for a successful career in the rapidly evolving and diverse tech space.
The first cohort will start on 16th June 2025 and will be 14 weeks long. The core hours of study will be from 9:30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, ensuring it is accessible to as many people as possible.
The new 2025 curriculum has been designed by Northcoders’ team of experts and will equip students with the latest industry-relevant skills. It builds on years of experience teaching data engineering and software development, while integrating AI and machine learning to reflect the current tech landscape and respond to the needs of employers.
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The bootcamp will teach students advanced data engineering skills as well as a dive deep into AI, Machine Learning and building their own RAG-powered AI system—taking them from foundational AI concepts to solving real-world problems with AI applications.
They will gain practical experience with neural networks, decision trees, LLMs, embeddings, and fine-tuning models, all while working on industry-relevant projects. The bootcamp will also include practical, real-world applications of AI, which are now often in-demand by today’s top employers.
Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI and machine learning work. They will focus on exploring key algorithms, large language models, deep learning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) models, and will create a portfolio-ready AI project.
Steven Oakes – CMO at Northcoders – said: “This new bootcamp is designed to be world-class and deliver the cutting-edge skills today's tech industry demands. By continually evolving our curriculum to incorporate the latest in data engineering, AI, and machine learning, we are ensuring our graduates are not only ready for current challenges but will also become part of the next generation of data engineers - who won’t simply use AI as a writing tool, but will instead build systems that incorporate AI and ML in ways that push the boundaries of the field.”
Steven concluded: “This approach is absolutely key in our mission of developing the most in-demand tech professionals of tomorrow.”
The bootcamp structure will include live interactive teaching, as well as teamwork to prepare students for technical interviews and collaboration in the workplace. There will be an additional 2.5 hours of self-study each day, which students can flexibly fit into their personal schedule. Tutors will also be available from 8:30am to 5pm to support students with any questions or issues.
Northcoders is offering various payment options for students to fund their studies, such as a discounted advance payment, interest-free payment plan, and income-sharing agreement. The first applicants can benefit from a further £1,000 discount by completing their enrolment before the end of March.
Applications for the new Data Engineering, AI, and Machine Learning Bootcamp are now open and can be made here.
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