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Coding Bootcamp (GI Bill/VA-Approved)
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VA-approved web development training, featuring expert-led courses and mentoring sessions.

Learn front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, and back-end development with Python, Django, and Node.js. With 1-on-1 mentoring and a structured curriculum, this VA-approved program helps you become a skilled Software Engineer or Full-Stack Developer using GI Bill benefits.

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This program includes

  • 510 hours of live, project-based training from experts
  • 2 additional elective courses
  • Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution

Special Promotion: Receive two free electives (Python for AI, SQL Bootcamp, or WordPress Bootcamp) when you register for this certificate program. Contact us after enrolling to be added to the class.

Gain the skills to become a Full-Stack Developer in this comprehensive, VA-approved certificate program. Learn to build dynamic applications with front-end tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, and back-end technologies including Python, Django, Node.js, and MongoDB.

You’ll work on real-world projects, receive 1-on-1 mentoring, and graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your abilities. GI Bill and other VA benefits can be applied toward this program, making it an accessible path to a career in software engineering.

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Courses in this Certificate Program

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 18 Hours

Web Development with HTML & CSS
  • Start learning to build websites by hand-coding HTML and CSS
  • Markup content (text, images, lists, links, etc.) using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
  • Style the content using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), setting font, size, color, spacing, width, and more
  • Create multi-page websites with text, images, and more
  • Adapt the layout for different screen sizes to create responsive webpages
  • Use web browser developer tools to look behind the scenes and experiment with code changes
  • Upload your website files using FTP to make the site live

Unit 2 18 Hours

Advanced HTML & CSS
  • Master important CSS concepts such as positioning, advanced CSS selectors, relative sizing units (px, em, rem), calc(), and much more
  • Learn sophisticated styling with multiple background images, transparent colors using RGBA, CSS gradients, shadows, and more
  • Learn multiple ways to use and style SVG in webpages
  • Code responsive images using img srcset and the picture element
  • Learn CSS variables for cleaner, more flexible code
  • Create mobile-optimized off-screen navigation menus using only CSS
  • Create animated effects using CSS transitions and transforms

Unit 3 12 Hours

Flexbox, Grid, & Bootstrap
  • CSS Flexbox to lay out and align webpage content
  • CSS Grid for an entirely new way to think about laying out entire webpages
  • Use Bootstrap (which is made with Flexbox) to build out layouts quickly
  • Learn how Flexbox and Grid change the way you approach webpage layout
  • Size, position, align, and reorder content using Flexbox and Grid

Unit 4 18 Hours

JavaScript for Front-End
  • Write JavaScript code to add animation and interactivity to webpages
  • Learn the fundamentals of the JavaScript language (variables, loops, arrays, functions, etc.)
  • Understand how to use free pre-made JavaScripts to quickly add many different kinds of common functionality
  • Create animated slideshows and build animated image enlargers
  • Learn to animate any content within a webpage—including SVG—using GreenSock (GSAP)

Unit 5 18 Hours

Front-End Tools & Portfolio

Learn how to turn a webpage design into fully functional code while mastering essential front-end development tools. This course covers Git, GitHub, Emmet, and Visual Studio Code to streamline coding and collaboration.

  • Build a coding portfolio by developing a project from scratch with expert guidance.
  • Learn Git fundamentals to track code changes, revert versions, and manage repositories.
  • Use GitHub for collaboration, including pushing, pulling, cloning, and handling merge conflicts.
  • Master Visual Studio Code shortcuts and features to improve workflow and efficiency.
  • Utilize Emmet coding shortcuts to speed up HTML and CSS development.
  • Gain hands-on experience in real-world coding workflows and best practices.

Unit 6 120 Hours

JavaScript Programming Bootcamp

Learn the fundamentals of JavaScript programming to build interactive web applications.

  • Fundamentals of JavaScript programming from the ground up
  • Variables, conditional logic (if-else), arrays, objects, and loops
  • Latest ES6 and ES7 features, including arrow functions, let, and const
  • Functions, parameters, arguments, and return values
  • Higher-level functions and callbacks
  • Array and string methods
  • Asynchronous JavaScript with promises and async-await
  • APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
  • Parsing and working with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data
  • OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) and modules
  • Coding interview challenge prep
  • Projects and portfolio development
  • JavaScript libraries

Unit 7 120 Hours

JavaScript Development with Node, Express, & MongoDB

Learn how to build and host full-stack web applications using JavaScript with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.

  • Synchronous and Asynchronous JavaScript in Node.js
  • The purpose of Node Package Manager (npm)
  • The fundamentals of starting an Express.js server
  • Integration of MongoDB (a NoSQL database)
  • Authentication, server security, and API development

Unit 8 72 Hours

React Development Bootcamp
  • The fundamentals of React functionality: components, props, and state
  • The lifecycle of React hooks: useEffect, useState, useContext, and more
  • One-way data binding and the reusability of React components
  • The use of higher-order components (HOC) in React
  • Front-end web security
  • Deployment to the cloud with AWS and alternate stacks
  • The complete cycle of full-stack web development using the MERN stack

Unit 9 24 Hours

Entering the Web Development Industry
  • Build a professional portfolio
  • Practice solving algorithms
  • Prepare for technical and behavioral interviews

Unit 10 30 Hours

Python Programming Bootcamp
  • Gain a foundational understanding of the Python programming language
  • Become a proficient Python programmer by learning from experienced mentors
  • Learn how to search and navigate technical documentation and efficiently handle errors and exceptions
  • Get comfortable developing Python programs on your own through a series of coding exercises
  • Become familiar with industry standards and learn the best practices for writing code
  • Master your programming skills by working on real-world projects—perfect for resume building
  • Create two projects to showcase in your coding portfolio

Unit 11 60 Hours

Python Web Development with Django
  • Automate tasks with Python and Django
  • Interact with APIs using REST
  • Deploy projects to GitHub using Git
  • Build a portfolio of projects throughout the course

Unit 12

Web Development Labs (Self-Paced)

This hands-on, project-focused course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to create functional, visually appealing, and professional websites and web applications. Whether you’re aiming to start a career in web development or elevate your existing skill set, this course provides the tools and practical experience needed to succeed.

  • Code-along to book (class-style)
  • On-your-own coding challenges (but with kickstarter code/scaffolding)
  • Job interview-style challenges (harder, no scaffolding, ok-better-best solutions)
  • Debugging code (errors and/or flaws in logic that make it not work)
  • Targeted drills: "reps" to build specific skills

Choose two of the classes below as free electives (contact us after registration).

Bonus 18 Hours

SQL Bootcamp

Learn how to extract, filter, and manipulate data using SQL. This course covers PostgreSQL fundamentals, database querying, table joins, and advanced techniques for handling large datasets.

  • Explore information stored in a database (tables, columns, rows, etc.) using the graphical interface of DBeaver, a popular free database app.
  • Write SQL queries to retrieve data from tables in the database
  • Combine information from multiple tables using JOIN statements
  • Filter data, group it, and sort it to extract the specific information you need
  • Master advanced techniques, including subqueries, string functions, and IF‑Else logic with CASE
  • Learn how to use views and functions with parameters instead of directly querying tables

Bonus 18 Hours

WordPress Bootcamp

    Learn how to create and manage websites using WordPress, even without a web design background. This course covers everything from installation to theme customization and custom template creation.

    • Build websites or blogs with WordPress
    • Create or edit webpages and blog posts in a WordPress site, format text, images, links, and more
    • Install WordPress themes (which control the appearance of a WordPress site) and customize their appearance
    • See how WordPress plugins add functionality
    • Install WordPress locally so you can write and test your code
    • Learn how WordPress code works behind the scenes and how to use HTML, CSS, and PHP to customize and control it

    Bonus 30 Hours

    Python for AI: Create AI Apps with Flask & OpenAI

    Learn how to build AI-powered web applications using Flask and the OpenAI API. This course covers web development fundamentals, API integration, and AI-driven features for interactive applications.

    • Set up Flask projects and create routes for handling web requests and rendering templates.
    • Design and style web applications using HTML, CSS, and Flask’s templating system.
    • Integrate the OpenAI API to implement AI-powered features like sentiment analysis.
    • Handle user input with dynamic forms and process data for real-time interactions.
    • Implement error handling and debugging techniques to ensure smooth application performance.
    • Deploy and test Flask applications for real-world use and AI-enhanced functionality.

    Schedule & Enrollment: Coding Bootcamp (GI Bill/VA-Approved)

    • 6 months full-time (weekdays)
    • Price before discounts: $19,020 Full tuition: $10,995
    • NYC or Live Online
    • Payment plans
    • 1:1 Mentoring included

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