</The IoC Mission>

Our mission is to break down barriers to digital learning and employment. We believe learning should be a lifelong process and that everyone has a right to improve their skills. We want to spread opportunity by offering access to education, providing what you need, when you need it, in a place you can reach.

/The IoC and our projects

We’re a large national consortium of educators, employers and outreach organisations that is co-developing new courses to help a larger and more diverse group of learners into digital careers.  

The IoC was launched in January 2018 in response to the UK’s digital skills gap, with £20 million in funding from the Office for Students. With this initial project complete, we are continuing our work across a variety of exciting projects, including developing and delivering a series of Skills Bootcamps for the Department for Education.   

Our previous work includes high-profile projects like the Industrial Masters for Artificial Intelligence programme (IMAI), which was led by the Office for Artificial Intelligence and the Office for Students-led campaign to fill 2,500 new places on postgraduate artificial intelligence and data science conversion courses.

We are continuing to focus on providing a fresh and disruptive approach to digital learning that incorporates industry input at all points and keeps the focus on diversity and inclusion. Together, we’re creating a change in the way we equip people with digital skills. 

</From the news room>

/Age Bias in AI: Implications for Future Careers and Importance of Diversity

Published on 27 September 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, from finance to healthcare. However, one of the critical challenges that AI developers and researchers overlook is age… Continue Reading Age Bias in AI: Implications for Future Careers and Importance of Diversity

/Landmark moment as MILLIONTH learner takes IoC digital skills course

Published on 15 August 2023

One million learners have undertaken digital skills programmes in the last five years through the Institute of Coding (IoC). 47% identify as women. Industry leaders… Continue Reading Landmark moment as MILLIONTH learner takes IoC digital skills course

/How to get a job even if you don’t have much experience

Published on 7 July 2023

You may think you only meet some of the job requirements, but you may still be the right candidate. We’ve all been there. Browsing numerous… Continue Reading How to get a job even if you don’t have much experience

</IoC Events>

/Bath Spa Click Start Information Session

31 October 2023

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/Bath Spa Click Start Information Session

18 October 2023

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Whether you’re a learner interested in taking part in Click Start or a local provider interested in working with us, come along to our online… Continue Reading Bath Spa Click Start Information Session

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</The Observatory>

A forward-looking research community developing an outstanding evidence base of knowledge and best practice for digital skills needs and training.

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</Governance>

Leading academics, senior industry representatives and diversity experts help us make our projects possible and spend our funds effectively.

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