About MindForge Academy

Pioneering AI education in Birmingham since 2019

Our Story

Founded in 2019, MindForge Academy emerged from a vision to democratize artificial intelligence education. We recognized a growing need for accessible, high-quality AI training that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, we've grown from a small team of passionate educators to a leading institution serving over 3,500 students across the region. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has made us a trusted name in technology education.

We believe that AI education should be inclusive, engaging, and immediately applicable to real-world challenges. This philosophy guides everything we do, from curriculum development to student support.

MindForge Academy Campus

Our Mission & Values

Excellence in Education

We maintain the highest standards in curriculum design and instruction delivery.

Student-Centered Approach

Every decision we make prioritizes student success and learning outcomes.

Innovation

We continuously update our methods to reflect the latest in AI technology.

Community

Building a supportive network of learners and professionals is central to our mission.

Meet Our Team

Our instructors are industry veterans with decades of combined experience in AI, machine learning, and software development.

Team member 1

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Mitchell holds a PhD in Machine Learning from Cambridge University. With over 15 years of experience in AI research and education, she leads our curriculum development and ensures academic excellence across all programs.

Team member 2

Emma Thompson

Lead Instructor - Deep Learning

Emma specializes in neural networks and computer vision. She previously worked at leading tech companies developing cutting-edge AI systems. Her practical industry experience enriches every lesson she teaches.

Team member 3

Michael Chen

Senior Instructor - NLP

Michael is an expert in natural language processing with a background in computational linguistics. He has published numerous papers on transformer models and brings the latest research insights to our students.

Team member 4

Dr. Rebecca Foster

Research Director

Dr. Foster oversees our research initiatives and industry partnerships. Her work focuses on applied machine learning and she ensures our curriculum reflects current industry needs and emerging trends.

Team member 5

David Wright

Head of Student Success

David leads our student support team, ensuring every learner receives the guidance they need to succeed. He develops mentorship programs and coordinates career services for our graduates.

Our Achievements

2019

Academy Founded

MindForge Academy opens its doors in Birmingham with initial cohort of 50 students.

2021

Industry Recognition

Received UK Education Excellence Award for innovation in technology training.

2023

Expansion Milestone

Reached 2,000 students enrolled and launched advanced specialization tracks.

2025

Continued Growth

Now serving 3,500+ students with expanded course offerings and partnerships.