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iO Academy

Average Rating5.0
103 Reviews
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iO Academy is a coding bootcamp based in the UK that offers a 16-week, full-time, full stack coding bootcamp and a 12-week, part-time data science & machine learning bootcamp. These bootcamps are available online or in-person at campuses in Bath, Bristol, and Sheffield. Class sizes at iO Academy are kept small in order to better support students. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for their first developer or data science role, with a focus on practical experience working on projects throughout the course. There is an option to specialize at the end of the full stack course, either in advanced front end or complex problem-solving. Students will learn from experienced tech professionals, chosen to reflect the size of an average software scrum team. This makes project work as close to a professional tech experience as possible. 

The course was developed by healthtech company Mayden to be up-to-date with a focus on best practice and to reflect what is most needed in the tech industry. Students will receive industry-recognised Agile training and attain their Agile Professional Certification. No coding experience is required to apply. iO Academy has a goal of supporting diversity in tech and is positive about mental health.

iO Academy was formerly known as Mayden Academy.

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  • Fred
    Fred
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Track • Bath
    Sep 16, 2019
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    Exceptional

    Everything was absolutely brilliant. The quality of the teaching was fantastic, I felt completely supported and the environment was lovely with the academy situated in a beautiful building with a beautiful garden. The curriculum was really well designed to give us a sense of progress while building a solid foundation with which we could go in pretty much any direction, which they help you to do with all manner of help and advice in preparing CVs and playing the job market. Combining tuitio...

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  • Ross Anderson
    Ross Anderson
    Student • Full Stack Track • Bath
    Aug 17, 2019
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    Full stack developer training

    I really enjoyed attending the Mayden Academy, the small class sizes allow for plenty of trainer support, so nobody gets left behind.

    The trainers Mike, Sam and Charlie even offer optional out of hours sessions to revisit any topics students may be struggling with.

    Theory is backed up with plenty of hands on coding and mini projects. 

    During project weeks your group work collaboratively as a development team. This was my first experience of coding as part of a...

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  • Audrey
    Audrey
    Fullstack developer • Graduate • Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp • Bath
    Aug 15, 2019
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    A well-rounded introduction to development

    I joined Mayden Academy after ~9 months of self-teaching. The full-time and condensed workload was so much more efficient in terms of learning fullstack development. I would highly recommend Mayden for it's knowledgable and patient instructors, post-course job-hunting resources and for the wonderful friends you make along the way!!

    If you're serious about moving into development, no matter where you're currently at in your programming skills, it will save you so much time and mon...

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  • Pete
    Pete
    Graduate • Bath
    Jun 05, 2019
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    Awesome place

    I had an awesome experience at Mayden Academy. The trainers are technically very good and have so much patience. They are brilliant at adapting their teaching methods to your needs - I've been to school, 6th form and univeristy and only worked-out my true "learning style" at the Academy.

    Every student was a good egg and made it a lovely place to go every day. They continue to be very supportive after graduating.  

    If you are on the fence, go to Mayden Academy. 

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  • Ariel Walker-Cochrane
    Ariel Walker-Cochrane
    Graduate • Full Stack Track • Bath
    Feb 26, 2019
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    Amazing experience- Life changing

    Deciding to do the full-stack track programme at Mayden Academy was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

    This course was intensive, incredibly challenging and very comprehensive, everything I was looking for in a developer training course.

    The teachers are really passionate and really patient which I appreciated, they had no problem going over things and explaining things multiple times.

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  • Max Taylor
    Max Taylor
    Graduate • Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp • Bath
    Jan 26, 2019
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    Great culture and a stimulating course

    I came to Mayden having worked in sales in marketing jobs for several years, and therefore was a complete beginner when it came to coding. 

    I really only have good things to say about my experience at Mayden, and would fully recommend it to anyone who is dedicated to becoming a developer. 

    The work is hard, and I probably found it harder than most others in the class. However, your teachers will fully support you and genuinely create an atmosphere where you feel no emba...

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  • Daniel Hopton
    Daniel Hopton
    Junior Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Track • Bath
    Jan 10, 2019
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    Life changing

    Mayden Academy was what I wanted my university experience to be.

    Before I joined the course, I was stuck in job hunting limbo. I'd learned some programming in my spare time, but the self taught nature meant that I didn't have everything employers wanted in a junior developer. It was there that I learned about Mayden and the Full Stack Track.

    The course is suitable for anyone an inclination to learn. In our cohort, we had a wide range of prior experience, from those who ...

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  • Imogen Hallett
    Imogen Hallett
    Student • Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp • Bath
    Dec 27, 2018
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    A brilliant course, highly recommended

    I live in London and chose to temporarily relocate to Bath to enrol with Mayden Academy.  I relocated because I felt that the Mayden curriculum was much more relevant than any other training provider I had researched.

    Specifically, the Mayden curriculum covers PHP, Node and Javascript frameworks (such as React and Vue).  As far as I am aware, no other intensive training provider covers this range of technologies (which are in high demand within industry)...

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  • Rob Reeves
    Rob Reeves
    Graduate • Full Stack Track • Bath
    Dec 19, 2018
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    Lives up to the hype.

    A brilliant coding boot camp that gives you all the skills you need to become a software developer. Crucially, it focusses on replicating the professional environment as much as possible, this means 9-5 working days, sprint reviews and collaboration. Once you finish the course it's up to you what you want to do. Back end, front end or full-stack; It's your choice.

    I could finish by saying that the course content has absolutely zero fat on it and is bang-on relevant but the real h...

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  • Karim Kefi
    Karim Kefi
    Software Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Track • Bath
    Jun 25, 2018
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    Great course

    The course has been designed to hire juniors, not just an education factory. It helped me get my first developer job!

    Mayden Academy provides a good base of coding and most importantly the confidence to pick up new technologies.

    The practical weeks, working with a team and learning to code collaboratively was hugely beneficial. No other course that I could not find did this on the same scale as Mayden. Also the ancillary skills such as Agile, Git, Compi...

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  • Ismael
    Ismael
    Developer/Scrum Master • Graduate • Mayden Academy Full-Stack Bootcamp • Bath
    Feb 26, 2018
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    A superb investment and a brilliant learning experience

    Mayden is a fantastic experience. Up to the minute content that I found was fully job-relevant. I had a stream of recruiters after me from the content on my CV, and when I started a job I found myself really well prepared, not just technically but also in terms of good practices, from git to coding standards to scrum. Left with a great community of graduates that still helps each other on Slack. Beside the great teaching and practice, there was brilliant mentoring and support with finding ...

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  • Ruth
    Ruth
    Graduate • Full Stack Track • Bath
    Jan 23, 2018
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    A really strong base of skills to launch your career from

    Such a great course, I really enjoyed my time learning at the academy with great trainers and lovely students. I developed valuable skills both technical and for working in a team. It has given me a really strong base of skills to launch from and an idea of how I could learn and develop more in the future.

    It is a very well supported intensive course that will give you all the skills you need to go straight into a junior developer role. The trainers are encouraging, friendly and ...

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iO Academy Alumni Outcomes

82%
Employment Rate
100%
Graduation Rate
25,300
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at iO Academy, 100% graduated. 97% of graduates were job-seeking and 82% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $25,300. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 38 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee76.3%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position2.6%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
More information about our reporting and a detailed report can be found here:https://io-academy.uk/employment-stats/Salary recorded in UK GBP, not US dollars
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

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Updated June 08, 2021
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Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated September 04, 2024
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iO Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

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Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
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Students will take the Agile Professional Certification course
FAQs

How much does iO Academy cost?

iO Academy costs around £12,000. On the lower end, some iO Academy courses like Coding Quick Start cost £400.

What courses does iO Academy teach?

iO Academy offers courses like Coding Quick Start, Data Science and Machine Learning, Full Stack Track, Software Developer Essentials.

Where does iO Academy have campuses?

iO Academy has in-person campuses in Bath, Bristol, and London. iO Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is iO Academy worth it?

The data says yes! iO Academy reports a 98% graduation rate, a median salary of $25,900 and 98% of iO Academy alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2020, iO Academy reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $25,300, and 82% of iO Academy alumni are employed.

Is iO Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 103 iO Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed iO Academy and rate their overall experience a 5.0 out of 5.

Does iO Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like iO Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read iO Academy reviews?

You can read 103 reviews of iO Academy on Course Report! iO Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed iO Academy and rate their overall experience a 5.0 out of 5.

Is iO Academy accredited?

Students will take the Agile Professional Certification course

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