How to Apply & FAQ
How do I apply?
We are now looking for partnerships / funding to run the Academy again.
If you would like to be keep up to date when we open our doors again, do drop us a line.
Do I need to own a laptop and have access to the internet?
No. Thanks to the generous funding from the Nominet Trust, we have access to a small number of laptops and wireless dongle keys that we can loan to participants for the duration of the course. If you need this support, do mention this on your application. However, we have found that if you have access to your own laptop and have access to the internet, this makes it easier to take up work opportunities after the course.
When does the course start?
We have no current dates for the Academy.
How much work is involved?
Participants will be expected to do a minimum of 16 hours of training per week (8 hours learning and 8 hours completing the assignments. You will get out of the course what you put in.
All students who graduate successfully i.e. have completed all Modules of the course satisfactorily will be given the opportunity to complete virtual work experience with a suitable client and will be introduced to potential clients for work. More information on this will be included in the course.
What are the meetups?
Every two weeks, we will have a live meetup at co-working and training space The Cube in Commercial Street, E1. The meetups are a chance to get support with your learning and assignments, meet other students on the course, and have fun!
Attendance at the meetups is not compulsory but is highly recommended. If you cannot attend in person, you will be able to attend via Skype.
In between the meetups we also have weekly virtual hangouts on Google Hangouts to provide support between meetups.
Can I get support in-between the meetups?
Of course. We will have a closed Facebook Group where we can network, ask questions and get support from one another as well as the weekly Google Hangouts.
What does the course cost?
The course is free to participants.
Who is running the Academy?
See About the Trainer for more details.