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We've been on a mission since 2018 to make high-quality training accessible to all. Learn more: https://instituteofcoding.org/

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Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Jan 24

What is the IoC? The Institute of Coding (IoC), led by the University of Bath, is a national collaboration of universities, employers and charities on a mission to make high-quality digital training accessible to all.

Collaboration + opportunity + learning + digital = IoC.

About Us - Institute of Coding

About the Institute of Coding. We believe that everyone, at any stage of life, has the right to learn digital skills.

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Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · 1d

🌍✨ For Black History Month we’re spotlighting 5 Black UK tech leaders:
• Tom Ilube – Cybersecurity & education
• Anne-Marie Imafidon – Stemettes co-founder
• Ismail Ahmed – WorldRemit founder
• Louise Broni-Mensah – Shoobs CEO
• Mark Martin MBE – UK Black Tech co-founder

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Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · 7d

💻✨ Today we celebrate Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer — a visionary who saw the power of computing before it existed.

Her legacy inspires us to keep making tech accessible for everyone. 💪

#AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInTech #InstituteOfCoding

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · 11d

Ever feel lost in tech talk? 🤯 You’re not alone.

💻 API – lets apps talk
☁️ Cloud computing – stores data online
⚡ Agile – teams working in fast cycles
🖥️ Full stack dev – builds both front & back end

Tech terms aren’t scary once you decode them. 😉
#InstituteOfCoding #DigitalSkills

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Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · 13d

🚀 Engineering students & grads: applications are OPEN for the Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP) with @GetMyFirstJob and @RAEngNews !

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Apply by 13 Oct 2025 👉 geep.raeng.org.uk/Apply

#EngineeringCareers #GEEP #STEM

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Empower your engineering journey with the Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP).Applications are now open for the next round of GEEP participants, a nationwide 9-month employability…

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Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you to everyone who joined Click Start! Over the last 3 years, 180,000+ global learners (36,000+ in the UK) have gained skills and opportunities. Huge thanks to delivery partners, training providers & our funder @Nominet !🙌💻✨

– The IoC Team

#ClickStart

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · 21d

🔔 Final reminder — tonight! 🔔

@theopenuniv Click Start closes tonight — complete by midnight (30 Sep 2025).

@uniofleeds Click Start prize draw entry also closes tonight — finish a Click Start course on @FutureLearn to win up to £2,500 in tech prizes.

#ClickStart #LastChance

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · 25d

Brilliant Industry Advisory Board meeting yesterday, kindly hosted by @StephenWarwick at @IBM London. We toured the Innovation Studio, met Spot the robot dog, and saw IBM’s Quantum System One — cutting-edge tech shaping the future! #Innovation #QuantumComputing

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 19

Attention ! 🚨

There's ONLY 10 days left to complete your free Click Start courses on The @OpenUniversity & enrol for free with @uoldigital on @FutureLearn.

The final deadline is approaching fast. Log in, finish your modules, and get that certificate!

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 18

Accepting a role in a toxic environment can be detrimental to your career growth and well-being. The good news is that the warning signs are often visible during the interview process, if you know what to look for. What is one question you always ask to gauge a company's culture?

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 17

#NCW2025

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 17

Using AI to code? Don't make these common mistakes.

Here are our top tips this #NationalCodingWeek. Work smarter, not just faster.

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 15

It's National Coding Week, and this year's theme is AI! 🤖

You can't have AI without code. The algorithms, the models, the magic—it's all built on languages like Python.

Learning to code is the first step to building the future. #NationalCodingWeek #LearnAI #Coding

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 11

What if a computer could solve problems that would take today's fastest supercomputers thousands of years to crack? That’s the incredible promise of quantum computing.

What do you think? Is it the future of tech or just a theory that will never be realised?

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 10

You don't need a traditional "techy" background to succeed. A curious mind and a willingness to learn are far more valuable. The door is open to those who are ready to start.

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 9

The AI job market is booming in the UK, and the roles are more diverse than you might think.

Here's 5 real AI jobs you can get right now. The future of work is here.

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 8

We believe that access to high-quality digital skills education should be democratised. That's why our Click Start programme, in partnership with the #Universityofleeds and #FutureLearn, offers a range of courses at no cost. Start learning for free: buff.ly/hGYhK4L

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 4

What do employees say is the #1 thing they need to succeed with AI at work? Training.
A new McKinsey report shows 48% of employees rank formal training as the most important factor for AI adoption. The workforce is ready to learn.

Learn more: bit.ly/3AETE4E

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 3

What's your biggest pain point when applying for jobs?

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 3

Getting ghosted after applying for a tech job in the UK? It might not be your skills. Recruiters say these are 5 common reasons you're not hearing back. Fixing these small details can make a huge difference.

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our programme with #Universityofleeds and #futurelearn has 29 courses to choose from. The programme ends on 11.59pm on the 30th September, sign up now so you don't miss out! It's free and open to all 💡 buff.ly/cCkiifu

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Sep 1

Tired of generic ChatGPT tips? The real experts learn differently.
For prompts, go to the source: OpenAI's official guides.

For foundational knowledge, take a structured course like our free 'How to Get Into AI' programme with #UniversityOfLeeds: buff.ly/F7YWjKI

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Aug 29

Good decisions aren't based on luck. They're based on data. Even small amounts of data can help you validate ideas, reduce risk, and make smarter strategic choices. It's about replacing "I think" with "I know."

Want to learn how? Start a course today: bit.ly/3AETE4E

Institute of Coding (IoC) @instituteofcoding.bsky.social · Aug 28

RODES: for creative tasks.
Chain of Density: for rich summaries.

You'll be amazed how much better the results will be!