Questions

What would you say to someone considering the Skills Bootcamp?

I would say if they are looking to explore a different field and they do have time to fully invest their time in a bootcamp then it is a great opportunity for their career.

Please provide additional comments on your experience of accessing Skills Bootcamp careers support.

I believe the careers support was good as they helped with building a CV and portfolio.

What are some of the best things about your Skills Bootcamp experience or your biggest achievements?

The team was amazing. Starting from the staff to the students everyone was engaged and supportive. I felt like I was understood and if I failed I had no need to feel ashamed as the help was always there for me.

What impact has the Skills Bootcamp had on you?

I have implemented the knowledge gained from the course at my current role when working on the websites trying to fix small issues that can be fixed just looking at the code.

Tell us about yourself and your journey to studying a Skills Bootcamp.

I had zero previous knowledge about frontend & UX. I made sure I attended all of the lessons and completed the tasks when it was requested to do so. As the course progressed and the topics started to get more in depth I started to struggle to keep up as I couldn’t master or comprehend fully that I had to move on onto the next thing. I didn’t give up and carried on until the last day.

Why did you choose to study a Skills Bootcamp at the University of Birmingham?

I chose to study a skills bootcamp because I have a digital marketing degree and understanding what’s behind websites and the user experience was essential to take my career further.