Co-designed with CAVC, FinTech Wales Skills Group and leading Tech organisations aim to address the skills shortages in industry.
You will develop well-rounded skills and gain valuable qualifications that boost your career prospects in the Tech sector. You will gain a foundational knowledge in:
This is a fantastic opportunity to start, boost or change your career:
Whatever your background, this programme aims to boost your confidence and provide you with skills valued by Tech organisations.
All participants will receive a weekly £150 training allowance. If you have financial constraints or barriers to attending the academy, financial assistance is also available (e.g., toward childcare, travel expenses) *
Partnering local Tech organisations are committing to interviewing all those who complete the required modules.
*This training allowance may affect any benefits you’re in receipt of.
Evidenced Units: Professional Practice in an IT Context, Coding, Database Applications
You must:
• Be aged 19+
• Be Living in Wales
• Not in full time education
• Hold a A*- C in GCSE English, or ILETS level 5+, or Ascentis ESOL L2 or above.
• Have an aptitude & enthusiasm for coding (or qualification in relevant sector subject area)
Upon registering your interest, you will be invited to interview. If successful, you will then be invited to complete an online application form.
This academy is delivered in person.
You will require access to a laptop with minimum specifications. Please check your laptop to ensure that the minimum requirements to run the software are achievable [Intel i3 - 3.40Ghz or better and at least 8GB of ram or AMD Ryzen 5 - 3.2Ghz or better and at least 8GB of ram].
Software:
Full access to the following standard software/websites:
Full access to the following bespoke software and all of the libraries:
Links:
https://www.anaconda.com/products/distribution
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms?view=sql-server-ver16
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/sql-server/sql-server-downloads
https://www.sublimetext.com/
https://anvil.works/
If there are any concerns regarding accessing the software above, please speak with your tutor and/or CAVC liaison who will be able to support you with an alternative solution.
"The course has equipped me with some invaluable skills that are really coveted in the FinTech industry. It has given me the confidence to apply for a range of positions and I am really excited for the opportunities it will bring." A. Peart, Coding Academy 2022
"I am extremely grateful to CAVC for providing the course that I enjoyed immensely. I really appreciate the opportunity and the course achieved its aim by allowing me to start employment in fintech in South Wales." L. Crews, Coding Academy 2022
A mixture of exam(s) and assessments
Partnering local Tech organisations are committing to interviewing all those who graduate from the academy.