Your Pathway - Digital Futures

Who are Digital Futures?

We are a purpose-led technology training and services company. Our mission is to transform the lives of others, helping individuals from all backgrounds acquire the necessary skills and confidence to start their career in technology.

By focusing on potential, rather than background or experience, we unlock exceptional talent and help people thrive in diverse and high-performing teams.

If you have the right mindset and drive, we will help you reach your career goals, preparing you to become a leader of tomorrow.

Frequently asked questions

What's on offer?

12 weeks of free, expert-led training in software engineering,
data or cloud engineering
Industry-recognised certifications to demonstrate your technical capability and skills to future employers
A 2-year industry placement in London or Scotland working with one or more of our clients, giving you the experience you need to start your career
A guaranteed career path, with the opportunity to increase your earning potential as you progress
An opportunity to enhance your professional and personal development and to build a network within our community

Who can apply?

It doesn’t matter where you’re from, if you attended university or whether you have experience in technology. We actively encourage applications from individuals from non-traditional backgrounds if:

You have a genuine interest in tech and how it can help the world
You are self-starting and motivated by personal development
You are intellectually curious with strong problem solving skills
You are a team player and collaborative in nature
You have a delivery mindset with the ability to get things done

Please only apply if you are available to start training on 9th January 2023 and can commute or relocate to London or Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh or Livingston).

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So, how does it work?

From application through to employment, we are with you every step of the way

You apply

Our application process is straightforward, accessible and open to everyone. It doesn't matter what your background is, what or where you studied or how much experience you have.

You are assessed

If you have the right to work in the UK you will be assessed for your unique traits, strengths, and cognitive capability and your aptitude for your chosen pathway in a two-stage online assessment.

You are interviewed

You will be interviewed by a member of the Digital Futures team. Our interview process is personal and designed to be a two-way conversation so that you get to know us and we get to know you.

You are offered a place

A member of our team will call you, offering you a conditional place pending your completion of the pre-work. You will then receive an offer letter and a contract outlining the key terms of your training period.

You complete pre-work

As part of your preparation to join the Academy, you will need to complete 10-20 hours of foundational pre-work in your chosen pathway and have a 15 minute call with your lead instructor.

You get trained

Your experience with us starts with 12 weeks of free immersive training, providing you with the essential technical and professional skills you need to start a successful career in software, cloud or data.

You get certified

Throughout the Academy, you will work towards achieving recognised industry certifications in your chosen pathway to support you in your career, before you start your employment with Digital Futures.

You start your career

You will start your employment with Digital Futures working with one of our clients, while receiving continuous support, mentoring and training from our engagement management team.

Need to find out more?

Join us at our workshops – sign up now to secure your place.

Meet the Digital Futures team and current engineers as we walk you through your journey with Digital Futures. Experience a typical day of a Digital Futures software engineer, data specialist, or cloud engineer.

Introduction to Digital Futures
Wednesday 16 November or
Wednesday 23 November 2022, 6:30–7:30pm

Software Engineering Taster Session
Monday 28 November 2022, 6:30–7:30pm

Data Taster Session
Wednesday 30 November 2022, 6:30–7:30pm

Cloud Engineering Taster Session
Thursday 1 December 2022, 6:30–7:30pm

Explore our learning pathways

Explore our immersive training in Software Engineering, Data or Cloud Engineering

Software Engineering Pathway

Software engineering code on a computer screen

Software engineering is about more than just code. To help solve real-world business problems for our clients, Digital Futures software engineers examine and determine users' needs, develop, design, build and test end-user software.

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Data Pathway

Working with data is where state-of-the-art technology meets business decision-making. Digital Futures data specialists combine both the mathematical and the business significance of data when solving practical problems for our clients.

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Cloud Engineering Pathway

Cloud is the foundation for the profound transformation in how businesses operate, compete, and create value for all their stakeholders. Our cloud programme provides the opportunity to become a certified Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud engineer.

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FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Digital Futures Academy programmes

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