PHASE I

Build

In this phase, we will work together to build your foundational skill set.

COURSE 1 • LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS

Intro to Software Engineering

You’ll work with us to build multiple scripts in Ruby. We’ll provide you the technical feedback as you learn how to write programs, manage flow control, and use Ruby methods. At the end of this course, you’ll have a live portfolio website to showcase your work.

COURSE 2 • USE THE TOOLS

Technical Immersion

You’ll dive into the deep end by building a database-driven application using the Rails framework. You’ll learn how to manage version control using real developer tools, and host an application online. At the end of this course, you’ll have a custom quote generator to showcase your newly acquired skills.

COURSE 3 • REFINE THE SKILLS

Development Process and Structure

You’ll learn how to use algorithms, object-oriented programming, and APIs, which employers will look for when hiring web developers. You’ll use this knowledge to build features like user comments and ratings, and image uploading.

PHASE II

Apply

Now that you have your foundation, we will apply your skills to make you employable. 

COURSE 4 • ENHANCE THE SKILLS

Employable Experience

You’ll take your foundational skills and take them to the next level. You’ll learn how to design complex user interfaces, architect advanced database relationships, and link it all together with by solving challenging algorithms. At the end of this course, you’ll have developed a custom marketplace with payments.

COURSE 5 • TEST THE SKILLS

Technical Evaluation

You’ll learn how crucial testing is to the development process. You’ll build automated software tests, ensure good test coverage, and release tested code at an advanced level. At the end of this course, you’ll have grasped the test-driven development process.

COURSE 6 • APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE

Developer Validation

You’ll take the skills you’ve learned and apply them to a completely different programming language to showcase your versatility as a developer. At the end of this course, you will build an entire dynamic application through JavaScript.

PHASE III

Execute

We will take all of your skills and apply them to a real-world setting.

COURSE 7 • PROVE YOU’RE A DEVELOPER

Real Team Experience

You’ll transition from individual developer to contributing team member. You’ll work with other members and a scrum master, meeting weekly to discuss objectives and divide tasks. During this course, you will build a complex chess app using the agile methodology to demonstrate to employers that you can operate within a professional work environment because you’ve worked with other developers in a meaningful way on a complex project.

COURSE 8 • CONQUER THE JOB SEARCH

Showcase Yourself

You’ll now be fully-equipped to change careers and we’re here to help you get there. We’ll guide you through the current job landscape and work together to craft a true-developer resume, write a cohesive cover letter, and present your work in the best light possible. This will help you develop your unique story to stand out to employers.