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Quick answers about our courses, pricing and booking at Northlight Academy. Can't find yours? Just ask.
Most of our courses are designed for complete beginners. Where a course needs prior knowledge, such as the Data Science Bootcamp, we say so clearly and offer a free prep course.
Online courses start every month, and campus cohorts start in January, April, July and October. You can see every upcoming date on each course page.
Yes. Every course over $1,000 can be paid in interest-free monthly instalments, and career-track courses can be paid monthly and paused at any time.
If you change your mind within 14 days of your start date, we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.
Between 4 and 15 hours depending on the course. Each course page shows a realistic weekly estimate based on what past students actually spent.
Your tutor will help you catch up, and you can transfer to a later cohort once for free. All live sessions are recorded too.
Our certificates are accredited and well regarded by our 120+ hiring partners. More importantly, you'll graduate with a portfolio that shows what you can do.
Career-track students get CV and portfolio reviews, mock interviews and introductions to hiring partners for up to twelve months after graduating.
Opening hours
Drop by any time we're open, or send a message and we'll reply within one working day.
8:00am – 9:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
9:00am – 3:00pm
Online only
Response time
We reply within one working day, even when we're closed.
Public holidays
Hours may vary. Call ahead on +1 (555) 014-2290 to check.
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