Practical Systems Training For Real Development
Most automation courses throw you into frameworks without explaining what's actually happening underneath. You end up copying code you don't understand.
We do it differently. Our training starts with the fundamentals—how systems actually communicate, what makes automation reliable, and why certain approaches work better than others.
This isn't about certificates or quick wins. It's structured learning for people who want to build things that actually work. We run small cohorts starting September 2025, limited to twelve participants so everyone gets proper attention.
Next intake opens August 2025. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis—spots fill quickly because we keep groups deliberately small.
Common Problems We Actually Solve
These are the roadblocks most people hit when trying to learn automation. Here's how we tackle them.
Understanding API Integration Logic
Everyone says "just connect the APIs" but nobody explains error handling, rate limits, or what happens when services go down.
Our ApproachWe build a complete integration from scratch together. You'll see authentication flow, handle timeout scenarios, and implement retry logic that actually works in production.
Writing Code That Scales
Your scripts work fine with ten records but crash with a thousand. Learning how to handle real-world data volumes isn't covered in most tutorials.
Our ApproachWe start with inefficient code and refactor it together. You'll learn batch processing, memory management, and when optimization actually matters versus premature optimization.
Debugging When Things Break
Code breaks. Always. But most courses only show you the happy path. Real skills come from figuring out what went wrong and fixing it.
Our ApproachEvery module includes intentional bugs to find. You'll learn logging strategies, diagnostic techniques, and how to read stack traces without panicking.
Knowing What to Build Next
After basics, people get stuck. They know syntax but don't know how to approach real automation problems or where to start.
Our ApproachFinal project is your choice—automate something from your actual work. We guide architecture decisions and code reviews, but you're solving your own real problem.
Callum Braeburn
Operations Manager
Vesna Törnqvist
Data Coordinator
I took the autumn 2024 cohort after struggling with online tutorials for months. The difference was having someone explain why certain approaches work better for different scenarios. Not just what to code, but the reasoning behind architectural decisions.
Callum joined with basic Python knowledge and now maintains automated reporting systems that save his team fifteen hours weekly. Vesna came from spreadsheet-heavy workflows and built custom data pipelines that replaced manual processing entirely. Both completed practical projects directly applicable to their roles.
Applications Open August 2025
Twelve spots available. We review applications individually to make sure this matches what you're trying to learn.
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