Learner stories – Amanda
Amanda Hubbal is a nursery teacher in the UK. She uses research-based practice to provide inclusive and engaging nursery teaching. After being asked several times by parents about ADHD symptoms and behaviours, she decided to take the ‘Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice’ course from King’s College London on the FutureLearn Platform.Explore teaching coursesUsing FutureLearn…
How I Went From Working As A Security Guard To Web Developer
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That's why we're sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy's community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
Learner Story – Rosie
Rosie Youngman, 20, used FutureLearn to supplement her revision for her A-Level exams. Here she shares how one of FutureLearn’s courses helped her to achieve higher than her predicted grade in A-Level biology and how she is now using the platform to prepare for the world of work.FutureLearn was recommended to Rosie by her college…
Alison Learner Spotlight: Judy Griffiths
We have often heard how education is the key that can unlock your future and change the world. Teachers can open the door for you, but it is up to you as a learner to enter by yourself. To do this, you need a teacher that will not only instruct them on the material, but…
How 5 Codecademy Learners Make Time to Learn to Code
Scheduling can be a headache, whether you’re trying to find time for a team meeting or finally booking that dentist appointment. Making time to learn to code might feel like just another commitment you have to deal with — but luckily, there are lots of different ways to make it work.The cool thing about Codecademy…
Learner stories – Martin
Martin Griffiths, 43, is a teacher at a primary school in the UK. After working in the fitness industry as a general manager at a leisure centre, Martin moved into teaching and used FutureLearn to help with his professional development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he took FutureLearn’s ‘How to Teach Online‘ course.Join ‘How to Teach…
From Archaeology to Algorithms: My Journey to Becoming a Software Engineer
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
How I Went from Civil Engineering to Front-End Engineer in 5 Months
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
How I Went From Working In Healthcare To Software Support & Cybersecurity in 1...
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That's why we're sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy's community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
How I Went From Purchasing Manager At A Plastics Company To An Implementation Engineer
Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That's why we're sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy's community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
