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18-Week Back-End Software Development Bootcamp at Elgin Community College
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The Online Experience
Increasing access to life changing tech education through an optimized education delivery process.
High Demand Programs
Offer high-demand technology programs for a fraction of the cost.
Affordable Classes
Enable students to access technology education that is affordable and low-risk.
Flexible Schedule
Once weekly evening class times allow you to keep your job while building the foundation for a new career.
Applicable Workforce Skills
Equipping students with current coding languages and real-world projects relevant to employment success.
Market-Driven Curriculum
18 Week Course
Back End Software Engineering
Back End Software Engineers are in charge of building applications that do the behind-the-scenes work. This typically involves receiving requests from a Front End application, processing the request, reading and writing to a database, and responding back to requests from other applications.
18 Week Course
Front End Software Engineering
Front End Software Engineers build the pieces of applications and websites that users see and interact with. This involves creating components that look good and provide functionality when a user interacts with them. It also involves interacting with Back End applications and displaying data in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Other Courses Offered
26 Week Course
Data Engineering
The Big Data Engineering Program is designed to introduce the technically inclined student to the technologies and methodologies requested by hiring companies and used by real world data engineers. This program is fast paced and will cover a breadth of technologies, including Python programming, Hadoop and cloud-based services in Amazon Web Services (AWS). The student will also be introduced to such methods as data wrangling, munging, ingesting and modeling for analytics. By the end of the program the successful student will be prepared for an entry-level position as a data engineer, Python programmer or business intelligence developer.
16 Week Course
Digital Marketing
The Digital Marketing program is designed to help students with an interest in marketing create a portfolio and begin an entry level position in the digital marketing field. The curriculum is a project-based course that blends marketing theory, critical thinking skills, and practical experience to prepare students for an entry-level position in a growth industry. Students will become proficient in advertising platforms such as Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Our program provides a fast-paced, detailed curriculum with a full-breadth of digital marketing knowledge in order to be a competitive applicant in an ever-growing job market. Digital Marketing jobs are growing 112% faster than the U.S. national average job growth*. Upon completion of the program students will be equipped with the tools to be successful at jobs such as marketing coordinator, social media advertising coordinator, branding coordinator, junior UX designer, and more.
optimized education for accessibility
The average coding bootcamp costs more than $13,500. Through our innovative flipped-teaching and faculty model, our partners are able to offer comparable, quality programs for near a 4th of the average tuition.
In standing by our mission and working with amazing partners, we have lowered the financial barrier to access life-changing education.
Upcoming Program Dates
26
NOV
Front End Software Engineering Program
Classes Begin
Bootcamp
26
NOV
Back End Software Engineering Program
Classes Begin
Bootcamp
26
NOV
Digital Marketing Program
Classes Begin
Bootcamp
26
NOV
Big Data Engineering Program
Classes Begin
Bootcamp
Frequently Asked Questions
Can somone with a full-time job attend this bootcamp?
Yes. This program is designed to be accessible, flexible, and allow working professionals who are actively seeking a career change to do so.
What is the time commitment for the program?
The time it takes to complete each week’s assignments differs between students and modules, however, students who spend an average of between 20 hours a week tend to see the most success.
What are the system requirements?
A laptop with a minimum of an i5 processor and at least 8GB of RAM is required for this program. Windows, MacOS, or Linux are acceptable operating systems. Chromebooks will not work for this program.
Who are these programs geared towards?
Front End and Back End Coding Bootcamps are geared towards anyone looking to start a career in software or switch careers within the technology industry. You do not need any prior coding experience to enroll in a cohort, we will provide you with all of the tools you need to become employable within the market.
Are there any prerequisites?
Students must be 18 or over and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer literacy and the ability to navigate one’s own computer is strongly preferred. Students will complete an aptitude test prior to the first class session.
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Where Our Alumni Work
Our bootcamps equip students to be ready for the workforce
Ready to Enroll?
Take our short, 12-question assessment.
Software Developer Pre-Assessment
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