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Masters of Code: July Moss
We've been chatting with the incredible July Moss, all about her experience at Command Shift and career switching into tech. Check out what she said below...
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Decoding BOOTCAMP: What is it, and how is it different from others?
Here at Command Shift, we offer our BOOTCAMP course. But what *actually* is it? And how does it work? Let’s break it down...
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The Matrix of Cyber Crime: Malware
Welcome to the third instalment of our Cyber Crime series! Today let’s talk Malware…
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Masters of Code: Chris Edwards: From Kitchen to Code with Command Shift
This is Chris. He graduated in May this year, and is smashing it in his new role at Bensons for Beds. Here’s what he said about his experience…
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Game of Clones: Defeating Identity Theft
Welcome to the second edition of our Cyber Crime Series! This time we’re tackling the Night King of the Cyber Crime world: Identity Theft.
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Plenty of Phish, but they’re not in the sea.
Welcome to our new Cyber Crime series! Today, we’re tackling Phishing.
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Hiring with zero recruitment fees? Yep, that’s us. Plus, there’s more.
We know how hard it is to run a business. But what’s even harder? Finding and hiring tech talent in a super saturated market, whilst trying to keep costs down
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5 Ways Tech is Saving the World, that you might not know about.
In honour of Earth Day last month, we’ve put together this list of 5 incredible ways that tech is saving the world, that you might not know about.
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Why we're increasing our prices
After putting off price increases for a year, it is no longer sustainable for us to sell our BOOTCAMP course at such a low price...
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So, you've applied to BOOTCAMP. What happens next?
We break down the post-application call and what it entails. It really isn't anything to worry about!
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Will ChatGPT and AI Replace Software Developers? No, and here’s why.
Simply put - no. There’s been a lot of talk recently about whether Software Developers will be replaced by ChatGPT, so today we’re setting the record straight
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The Ultimate Guide To Choosing a Coding Bootcamp
We’ve put together this absolutely exhaustive guide to help you put together a list of things to think about when choosing your bootcamp
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🏳️🌈 Extending our LGBTQ+ History Month celebrations
Over the last month, we’ve been celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, and some of the many inspirational LGBTQ+ figures in the tech industry.
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Women and Coding, a Superpower-ful Mix
Celebrating Women and Girls in Science
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VS Code Keyboard Shortcuts every Developer should know
You won't know how you ever survived without this ultimate guide on essential VS Code commands and keyboard shortcuts
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What on *Virtual* Earth is ChatGPT?
Heard of ChatGPT but no idea what it actually is? I’ve got you.
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Manchester Codes is now Command Shift
Hi, it’s us, Manchester Codes. Except, Manchester Codes is no more. Welcome to Command Shift.
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We’re making it easier for you to finance your studies
Find out how you can pay for your course fees including information on our popular 24 month interest-free finance option
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Day in the life of a Software Developer at a digital agency
One of our graduates - Dean Spooner - tells us about his experience working for a digital agency following the course
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A day in the life of a software developer at a startup
One of our graduates - Shabina - shares her experience about working as a Junior Software Developer for a tech-startup following our coding bootcamp
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A new record salary for one of our graduates
I started by really looking into tech companies and found out what it would be like to work in a tech team as a Developer..
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Meet the Instructor: Martyna Machowiak
Martyna is one of our Instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Aishah Bushra
Aishah is one of our Instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Dragos-Robert Neagu
Dragos is one of our Instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: David Arrowsmith
David is one of our Instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Nathan Sainsbury
Nathan is one of our Instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Carly Watson
Carly is one of our Instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Ian King
Ian is one of our Instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Nick McAlpine
Nick is one of our instructors at Manchester Codes...
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How to create a Developers Mindset
Find out more about what a developer mindset is, and tips from our community on how they've built a developer mindset
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Meet the Instructor: Whitney
Whitney is one of our instructors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Romy
We are so excited to welcome Romy back to our teaching team!
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Creating your first CV as a Junior Developer
AH! Why does writing a CV seem like the biggest chore? We’ve created a step by step guide of what you need to include in your CV and how to structure it
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Meet the Instructor: Luke
Luke is one of our mentors at Manchester Codes...
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Meet the Instructor: Stu Cowley
Stu Cowley is a back-end mentor at Manchester Codes who also works as a backend developer @ Gear4Music.
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Meet the Instructor: Gareth beer
Gareth Beer is one of our Saturday session staff that helps the student's...
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Meet the Instructor: Tom
Tom is a former student at Manchester Codes and now is a mentor...
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Meet the Instructor: Dominika Malinowska
Dominika Malinowska is one of our Frontend Curriculum. Find out what inspires her to teach...
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A modern day alternative to University
We asked a Computer Science student and coding bootcamp instructor for their opinion on whether to go to University or to attend a coding bootcamp
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Meet the Instructor: Jenny Ardrey
Jenny is one of our mentors at Manchester Codes. Read her words of wisdom for new Software Engineers and find out what excites her in the world of tech
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My journey to becoming a software developer
Read about Jasmine's journey into software development and the steps she took to find employment during a tough economic climate
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Lunch and Learn with AO: Episode 1
We invited Ashley Carter and Ehsan Isman from AO to help us answer a list of questions from aspiring developers from our current and future students.
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Unmasking the Man in the Middle
In this edition of our Cyber Crime series, check out the infamous Man in the Middle attack. Let's unmask him once and for all...
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Is the future of work remote?
Now that so many Tech companies have quickly pivoted to allow their employees to work remotely, have we arrived at the new normal?
