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Train for a Career in Tech
The SCS is a proven training programme for individuals looking for a career in web development.
Start your career in tech — on your terms, around your life.
Have you always been interested in computers and technology? Do you have a passion for coding, or have you dabbled in building your own websites? The Netmatters Scion Coalition Scheme is built for people who want to turn that interest into a career — but haven't known where to start.
This is an intensive, hands-on training experience for aspiring web and software developers. Our self-funded route lets you train as a developer around your existing life — without quitting your job, taking on student debt, or waiting three years for a degree. Our dedicated team gives you the skills, knowledge, and real project experience you need to land your first role, and we'll work with you to help secure employment on completion.
Learners are introduced to AI-assisted development throughout the course, exploring how tools like ChatGPT can accelerate coding, navigate unfamiliar codebases, and support real-world tasks in React, SQL, and backend frameworks. The course focuses on using AI safely, effectively, and productively in day-to-day development.
Our Training Course In A Nutshell
- Hands-on course taught by working developers
- Self-funded route from £250 a month — no large upfront fee
- Part-time, evening-focused delivery designed around full-time work
- No previous experience necessary
- Practical assignments built around real-world projects
- Small cohorts for personal, one-to-one support
- DWP and employer-sponsored places also available
- Support with securing employment on completion
Self-Funded for £250/month
A genuinely accessible way into tech. Pay monthly while you train, with no need to leave your current job or take on a student loan. Built for working adults who are serious about a career change.
95% Completion Rate
Almost every Scion who starts the programme completes it in full. With a proven curriculum and dedicated mentor support, you finish with the skills employers are actually looking for.
200+ Scions Placed
Over 200 of our graduates have gone on to secure roles in web development, software, and digital — with Netmatters and with employers across the UK.
A Course Built Around Your Career, Not the Other Way Around
The Scion Coalition Scheme is delivered fully remote, so you can train from anywhere in the UK. The programme is designed to fit around full-time work, family life, and other commitments — so you can build your future without putting your present on hold.
Every Scion starts with the same foundational training in HTML, coding fundamentals, and developer best practice. From there, content is tailored to your interests and the area you want to specialise in.
Web or Software Developer
Our senior developers have honed the Scion scheme to take you from beginner to job-ready in your chosen language and industry. You'll cover the core skills first — HTML, CSS, JavaScript and the foundations of modern web development — before specialising in the area that excites you most. Our team will help you understand the strengths of each language so you can make an informed choice.
Self-Funded
From £250 a month
Apply directly and pay monthly while you train. This is now the main route onto the scheme — a low-risk, flexible way to invest in your own career without large upfront costs or stepping away from work. Application includes an interview and trial day before your place is confirmed.
Available to anyone over 18
Employer Sponsored
We have a coalition of local companies that sponsor places on the scheme for selected candidates. We also offer places funded by the European Social Fund.
Available subject to employer needs
DWP Funded
If you're registered with the Job Centre, you may be able to apply for the course through the Department of Work and Pensions. Eligible applicants are invited to interview.
Available subject to referral
Ready to Start?
Our Scion Coalition Scheme is open for people over the age of 18.
Whether you've just left school, you're looking for a career change, or you've been teaching yourself to code and want a structured route into the industry — we'd love to hear from you.
Call Us On:
01603 70 40 20
Locations:
Cambridge Office
Wymondham Office
Great Yarmouth Office
Email Us:
training@netmatters.com
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday
07:00 - 18:00
What Our Graduates Think
The Netmatters Scion Coalition Scheme took me from Zero to Hero. Joining the scheme with practically no web development experience, I was guided through a curated course and given detailed feedback on my work. The constant support from the team allowed me to grow to my full potential and challenged my thinking to see me improve with each day that passed. This wasn’t just a skills bootcamp, this was a working environment simulation to prepare me for employment. With encouraged collaboration, and frequent presentations about the industry, my peers and I felt confident that we were in the hands of experts.
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