Frequently asked questions
Have a scroll through our most asked Qs!
Candidates
What is the structure of the curriculum?
When will I start to interview on the course?
Where will I be based?
What happens after graduation?
What roles do students go into after the course?
What is the structure of the curriculum?
Discover our curriculum here
How will I be assigned to a placement company?
Placement companies are assigned, based on lots of factors, including logistics (e.g location), your strengths which are assessed on the course and the availability of placements. We take this and our understanding of you and the placement companies to work towards a great match that will develop your career.
Where will I be based at La Fosse Academy?
The majority of our placement companies are based in London. We do have a few fully remote or hybrid placements, but unless you are briefed on a specific location before joining your cohort, you should be comfortable and willing to relocate or commute to London.
What happens after I finish training at La Fosse Academy?
If you’ve successfully secured a placement you'll start an initial two-year placement (in some cases, this can extend to a third year and beyond) on-site with one of our customers. During this time, you'll receive La Fosse Academy benefits and will be fully supported throughout your journey. That support comes in the form of a personalised development pathway, covering both technical and interpersonal skills to progress your career at pace. You’ll also get access to our community and opportunities to develop your tech network.
What roles have previous students secured for their placements?
Because of the structure of our curriculum, customers can offer our students a broad range of roles. Some of the roles our students secure include Architect, Back-end Developer, Business Analyst, Cloud Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Front-end Developer, Project Manager, Security Engineer and many more.
I have a computer science degree already! Am I eligible to apply?
Yes! If you’re excited about a career in tech, you can apply with any degree.
Do I need to have a degree to apply?
No, but we are looking for candidates who have either studied in a higher education institution or have some real work experience and are looking to change careers.
Where does the training take place?
We run both Virtual and Hybrid training cohorts.
“Virtual” means that we will deliver the course 100% remotely.
“Hybrid” means a mixture of remote and in-person. Typically, a third of the course will be delivered in person. ‘In office’ days will be shared in advance of the course starting.
Our campus is in Central London.
Can I go on holiday during my training?
No, you need to be there every day of the course. If you’re unwell, you’ll need to make sure you catch up.
Is the training full time?
Yes! Our 9-week course runs from Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Who teaches the training?
Our trainers have spent years working in the tech industry and in education, so they know what it takes to excel in a tech career and how to train effectively. We’re all about investing in our students, so you’ll also receive lessons from chief technology officers (CTOs) and other industry leaders. Meet our trainers here.
Is the training really free?
Yes it is! But read more for all terms for complete transparency - we want you to have all the information straight away!
How long is the placement?
If you secure a placement and employment with us then we will initially employ you for two years, but many individuals stay with us for longer. During this time you’ll work at amazing clients in a placement that propels you through the first two years of your career in tech.
Can I choose where I am placed?
Our greatest strength is providing high-quality training and partnering with companies where associates will thrive. You may have strong views about where you want to work, but our focus is on placing highly-motivated individuals where they will do best, so we recommend that you be open-minded about your destination.
Will I be paid?
If you're successfully placed, you'll earn £30,000 in the first year, £35,000 in the second. Plus, you'll receive a £1,000 kick start bonus when you start your placement, £1,500 when you have completed 18 months and £2,500 when you reach the end of your 2 years.
Will I be supported once I’m employed?
If you're successfully placed, you’ll receive support from your manager at your placement, as well as supported by your own Academy Engagement Manager, who will support you through your tailored career pathway.
Does La Fosse Academy sponsor visas?
We do not. You need to have authorisation to work in the UK to apply.
How will employment with La Fosse Academy work?
Upon graduation, if the placement is secured, you’ll be employed by La Fosse Academy and contracted to the company where you’ll complete your initial two-year placement.
Employers
How does the commercial model work?
We invest in our students for the 5 months they are being assessed and learning - you won’t pay anything during this time. You start paying a daily fee when they start with your business as one of our associates - this is an all-inclusive cost for our service, covering attraction, recruitment, assessment, salary, benefits, ongoing training and support.
How often do the academy cohorts run?
You will able to recruit our talented associates into your tech teams year-round. We are not seasonal, and are now running new cohorts each month due to increased demand.
How is this different to traditional recruitment?
After an initial 5 months of assessment and training, we continue to supercharge our associates' development while they're with you through regular career coaching, industry mentorship, further training, and wellbeing and mental health support. This ensures you'll benefit from highly skilled and engaged team members.
Careers in the La Fosse Academy team
Will I work for La Fosse Academy or La Fosse?
La Fosse Academy is a division of La Fosse. You'll be employed by La Fosse and will be part of the wider La Fosse business. It's a great company built on care and we can't wait to have you on board.
What is the history of La Fosse?
With over 15 years of technology recruitment experience through our parent company La Fosse, we were keenly aware of the supply and demand issue within software engineering. Clients struggled to hire and retain developers, and as a result became reliant on expensive contractors, outsourcing, or building offshore teams - La Fosse Academy was developed as a solution to this. As we’ve grown as a business, we now no longer just train developers, but have expanded into Change, Data, Tech and much more, meaning we can support clients with all their hiring needs and offer more people a chance to get their start in tech.
What are you looking for?
We’re looking for people who are committed to building a community of engaged, empowered, life-long learners, and who innately believe in others and want to encourage them to explore their potential. We're hardworking but also love to create and learn together, and are on the lookout for motivated individuals to join our team.
