How Code Institute is addressing the global digital skills shortage

1. Addressing the
Digital Skills Crisis

2. There is a global shortage of Digital & Technology skills.
Overall, 29% of
employees believe
their skill set is
redundant now or
will be in the next
1–2 years.
Over half (54%) of the
organizations agreed
that the digital talent
gap is hampering
their digital
transformation
programmess.
51% of
employees lack
hard digital skills
(globally).
It’s estimated that by
2030, technology,
media and
telecommunications
(TMT) industries will be
faced with a global
skills gap of 4.3 million
people.
In total, these
shortages are
predicted to cost
the TMT
industries $449.7
billion in
unrealized
revenue.
Source:
Capgemini, Linkedin - The Digital Talent Gap
Source:
LinkedIn:
These Industries Will Face the Biggest Talent Shortages by 2030
54% 29% 51% 4.3 M $449.7 B

3. Code Institute: A leading provider of industry focused
professional certification in Software Development.
Code Institute was founded in 2015 to provide a solution to the chronic
(and increasing) global shortage of Software Developers . From its
headquarters in Dublin, it has grown into an internationally recognised
provider of career changing education.
Code Institute graduates are hired by the world's leading tech companies.
4
YEARS IN
BUSINESS
2500
STUDENTS
25
COUNTRIES PLACEMENT
RATE
Meet Caoimhe (Ireland),
Graduated Sept 2018
3
88%

4. Industry led syllabus
The evolution of our programmes is guided by our Industry Advisory
Council. This council provides input and feedback on the technological
trends and software development ‘best practices’ that inform our
product roadmaps.
The council consists of (but not limited to) the following organizations:

5. • 600 hours of learning content
• 10 Modules
• Suitability Assessment Programme
• 10 Industry-Grade Portfolio Projects
• 500+ Interactive Coding Challenges
• Gamification
• World-Class Online Learning Platform
• Employer Ecosystem
• Community Hackathons
Combining a validated educational process with an industry-led syllabus, our
Full Stack Software Development Diploma is always based on the most
currently employable set of competencies and tools.
Full Stack Software Development Diploma Programme:
Industry led syllabus
Industry input ensures that product roadmap direction is aligned with technology
trends

6. Internationally recognised certification
Code Institute’s Diploma in Full Stack Software Development has the
unique distinction of being the first skills-based course of its kind to bear a
university credit rating. Credit rated by Napier University, it maps onto the
European Qualifications framework (EQF) and is credit bearing in the
United States through the HLC, the SACS, and the MSCHE.
Our portfolio assessment process, involves a thorough evaluation of student
projects against detailed criteria. Quantitative scores are calibrated and
qualitative feedback is reviewed six times a year as part of our quality
assurance process.
A process that validates the syllabus and pedagogy as fit for
purpose for the delivery and assessment of our learning
programmes

7. Student Care: Our care team set study schedules, monitor student
engagement and recalibrate learning journeys when necessary
Tutors: Tutors are available on-demand through the LMS. Tutors assist in real-
time and can remotely access student workspaces if need be
Mentors: Students are assigned an individual mentor. The mentor provides
guidance and feedback on project building as well as career advice
Senior Developers: Students studying the full-time track online benefit from
Senior Developer sessions. These intensive sessions are designed to identify
and address knowledge gaps in order to keep the student to the prescribed
schedule
Community: Our developer community is over 2,000 strong and they interact
in an environment tailored around the course. Students have access 24/7
Academic Support

8. Code Institute graduates emerge with a portfolio of industry-grade
projects, demonstrating job-ready competencies to employers.
Job ready portfolio
- Portfolio projects - practical applications solving real-world problems
- Portfolios are hosted online, publicly available and easily accessible to
recruiters and employers
- Students impress employers by showcasing their skills and achievements
through the medium of their portfolio. A ‘show me, don’t tell me’ approach
- Students gain real-world practice and experience of building full stack
applications, preparing them for industry roles
- Sample projects: Codeinstitute.net/student-projects/

9. Why choose Code Institute
Code Institute is set to become the Global certification standard for Software
Developers enabling career changers to pivot into software roles.
With tailored student experience and customised s student support, our
learning approach matches graduates skills with employer demands.
Academic Qualification
The world’s first university credit-rated coding bootcamp. Our curriculum qualifies for
both an EU university credit-rating and US college credits.
Industry Led Syllabus
The Industry Advisory Council (IAC) comprises industry experts, recruiters, academics, enterprise
organizations, and start-up’s. The IAC makes sure that our graduates have the skills necessary to
gain employment and subsequently grow and prosper in their new job.
Job Ready Experience with Portfolios to prove it
Our graduates emerge with a portfolio of a minimum of 10 industry-grade projects, demonstrating
job-ready competencies to employers
Academic Support
All Code Institute students receive:
• Personalised Student Care, tailored to each student’s needs.
• Tutors available on demand to assist each student throughout the journey
• Mentors who provide individual feedback & guidance on projects & career
• A community of over 2000 developers who interact and contribute on a daily basis

10. The Learning Journey
10

11. Skills Taught
11
Coding Fundamentals User Centric Frontend Development Interactive Frontend Development
Practical Python Data Centric Development Full Stack Frameworks With Django

12. A selection of our partners
Training
Partners
Educational
Institutes
Enterprise Government /
Strategic

13. “We know we have very good
software developers when they
come from Code Institute”
Daan Van Campen
-Head of Central Europe Projects, Capgemini
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