Pros
- Relaxed Atmosphere - Most trainers are very friendly and knowledgable about their area - The training is very comprehensive when it comes to covering the fundamentals of programming and software development
Cons
- Training is unpaid for 3 months (offered private accommodation in Manchester or a small bursary) - If you quit after the 4 week cooling period but before the end of your two year contract, hefty fee of £12k for 'training purposes' - During the training period it is unlikely that you will actually receive any formal accreditation, you may however sit an examination for an accreditation while on placement with a client. - The salary isn't competitive; you may be placed in an expensive area like Surrey or London which a small bonus of £60 per week on top of your annual salary of £23k. - The training does not present £12k of value in my opinion.