Take the Next Step in Your Software Development Career
UCF Coding Boot Camp | Learn to Code
Part-Time or Full-Time
- Global Network: Gain access to a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
- Student Success: Stay on track with 24/7 on-demand academic support.
- Innovative Curriculum: Explore the latest AI coding tools, Python fundamentals, object-oriented programming, and Typescript.
- Respected Credentials: Earn a Certificate of Completion from a recognized university.
Part-Time: 24 weeks, starts November 4
Full-Time: 12 Weeks, starts December 16
Which program is right for you?
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Learn to Code With an Updated, Modern Curriculum — We’ll Support You at Every Step
Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, we are dedicated to helping you succeed. As you prepare to start, switch, or upgrade your career, we will support your learning journey with unparalleled services and resources, and we will continue to support you in your professional life. No previous programming skills are required to apply.
- Learn to solve common algorithms used in technical interviews, get exclusive insight into industry hiring practices, and build the skills and experience to ace the technical interview.
- Benefit from student support available 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Connect with engaged instructors, teaching assistants, and peers for academic support.
- Access additional academic services in select boot camps.
Increase Your Earning Potential
Software development is one of the fastest-growing careers in today’s economy, with jobs in the field projected to grow by 25% through 2032.1
Most graduates of coding boot camps find full-time employment in industries where they can use their new skills; they also report an average salary boost of 56% or $25,000.2
1Occupational Outlook Handbook: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers. (Apr. 17, 2024). Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
2CourseReport.com
Our Boot Camp Learners are in Demand
edX’s employer-competitive learners have received job offers from thousands of global organizations. As you take the next steps in your career, you’ll have access to job referrals from our network of 250+ partners.
Further Your Career
Our boot camp and Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you learn in your program to advance your career by assisting you in developing a strong portfolio, a polished resume, and sharp interview skills. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
Explore an Innovative Curriculum That Teaches In-Demand Skills
The rigorous boot camp curriculum is delivered through high-quality coursework and live, online classes led by instructors who are fully vetted by the university. All instructors are assessed for not only their experience in the field, but also their ability to successfully communicate software development concepts to students in an online environment. Instructors deliver a quality, up-to-date curriculum and offer one-on-one guidance throughout the program.
The curriculum is designed to equip you with specialized skills that can prepare you for the next step in your career as a software developer. Boost your portfolio and stand out from the competition with AI coding tools, object-oriented programming, and Python and Typescript fundamentals.
Learn fundamental concepts of software development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python fundamentals, and AI tools like GitHub Copilot.
Portfolio Project: Build a client-side application using third-party APIs.
Work with servers, databases, and other back-end technologies, such as SQL databases, prompt engineering, and Node.js.
Portfolio Project: Engineer your first full stack application.
Develop a set of specialized skills using NoSQL databases, create full-stack applications using React, and learn computer science fundamentals like object-oriented programming, demonstrated with Python.
Portfolio Project: Create a MERN stack single-page application.
Now You’re Ready
By the time you complete the boot camp, you will have mastered in-demand skills, built an impressive portfolio of software development projects, and earned a valuable Certificate of Completion from one of the country’s most prestigious universities.
Learn on Your Schedule
You can choose between a part-time or full-time program. Both programs offer live class instruction and full support services — the only difference is your weekly time commitment.
| PART-TIME | FULL-TIME | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to complete | 24 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Live classes | 9 hrs/week | 20 hrs/week |
| Homework & projects | 20+ hrs/week | 20-25+ hrs/week |
| Class days | Three weekday evenings | Monday – Friday |
Invest in Your Career With the Right Financial Options
edX Boot Camps does not receive any commissions or payments for referrals or successful loan applications. The lender’s loan approval criteria will apply and you should consider the terms and conditions of any loan carefully. We are not credit advisors. We make no representations about whether you will be given a loan or whether a loan will be suitable for you. We are not responsible for representations made to you by any credit provider.
What Boot Camp Alumni Are Saying:
A Powerful Educational Partnership
About University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university in Orlando invested in unleashing the potential within every individual; enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve. Founded in 1963, UCF and its 13 colleges offer more than 220 degrees from the university’s main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, health sciences campus, online and through multiple UCF Connect locations. UCF has ranked among the nation’s top 20 most innovative universities for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.
This program is offered through UCF Continuing Education, in partnership with edX.
About edX
edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.
About the Boot Camp
This boot camp, offered in partnership with edX, is made available through a unique consortium delivery model to provide skills-based learning to participants across Florida and beyond. Participants will be taught by a university-approved instructor, while learning alongside students from other consortium-participating universities and institutions. Upon meeting the completion requirements, participants will be issued a non-credit Certificate of Completion by UCF Division of Continuing Education.
The Next Coding Bootcamp Starts November 4. Reserve Your Spot Today!
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