Full-Time Software Engineering Immersive (Live Online)

Fullstack Academy’s flagship program, the Full-Time Software Engineering Immersive, is a rigorous, 16-week career accelerator for students of all starting skill levels.The Fullstack Academy Experience Top-Rated Full-Time Coding Bootcamp: Fullstack Academy is a highly-rated coding school in the US, and our student reviews reflect that.Dedicated Career Coaching: Get hired with the support of professional career coaching designed to optimize your interpersonal skills and build the ideal software engineering career for you.Industry-Experienced Instructors: Learn from passionate programmers with tech industry experience. From large open-source libraries to quantum computer simulators, they’ve programmed it all.In-Demand Curriculum: Graduate job-ready with a rigorous curriculum built by working tech practitioners and industry-experienced professionals.Real-World Coding Tools: Use popular developer tools like Git, GitHub, VS Code, and Chrome Dev Tools.Culture of Collaboration: Work with others to improve your code and learn how to present it at the same time.What You'll LearnThe Fullstack Academy Software Engineering Bootcamp utilizes an in-demand, JavaScript-based core curriculum.Front-End FoundationsUnit 1: Front End FoundationsFoundations On-Ramp The Software Engineering Immersive begins with a comprehensive Foundations on-ramp to support both intermediate and beginner coders. Designed to help all students reach a uniform skill level, Foundations covers the basic tenets of programming to prepare for the core curriculum—which moves through more advanced, specialized JavaScript concepts at a rapid bootcamp pace.Foundational Software Engineering Curriculum HTML and CSS Introduction to JavaScript programming Advanced JavaScript including closure, prototypical inheritance, and recursion Web development environment and industry-standard tools Foundations On-Ramp Features Supports learners of all skill levels Student-centered, inquiry-based learning in teams Instructor-facilitated, live online classroom format Immersive digital learning tools At the end of this unit, you will complete a project to apply your skills Unit 2: Front-End DevelopmentYou’ll study HTML5, CSS, and advanced CSS—and go beyond with fundamental Javascript concepts.Technologies HTML5 CSS JavaScript Git and GitHub Concepts Web Interface and Design - You’ll learn how content and imagery are best displayed on a website. Front-End Framework - You’ll start to understand pre-written modules and their primary use cases in web development. Features Pair Programming - Working with a fellow student, you’ll each use your newfound knowledge to write and optimize front-end code. This helps you build real-world experience and prepare for technical coding interviews. Unit 3: Development Libraries and Back-End Engineering You’ll apply your JavaScript skills with the amazing ecosystem of libraries that have made JavaScript the industry standard of web engineering. We’ll also teach you to use APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to connect to vast amounts of data to power your web applications. Technologies JavaScript JavaScript APIs React, React Router, and React Hooks Redux Concepts Test-Driven Development (TDD) - Particularly relevant in JavaScript development, the TDD methodology allows developers to test new code before writing it—preserving its former iteration in case of incompatibilities or errors. Features Prototyping - Throughout bootcamp, you’ll begin each project by scoping, researching, and beginning to build full stack web applications—touching on every stage of a typical, real-world prototype development process. Unit 4: Full Stack Development You’ll master data organization and storage by working with SQL relational databases and learn how to integrate them into your applications. Then, it’s time to start building your own full stack application! Technologies JavaScript SQL Projects Full Stack Capstone Project - You will work with a team of students to come up with an ambitious idea for an app, and start building it out. This will be the most impressive project in your portfolio and will demonstrate your full understanding of software development and industry best practices. Full Stack Project Pitching - After formulating your own idea for a web or mobile application, you’ll pitch it to the class. Taking market, design, and utility considerations into account, you’ll understand through your pitch process how development projects come to fruition in real-world scenarios. Features Portfolio Development - As you complete your full stack web development projects, all your code will be housed in GitHub to demonstrate your technical prowess and creativity to potential employers. Career Coaching - Fullstack Academy Career Coaches are your one-stop professional development resource. They’ll work with you on core aspects of the job search–from interview preparation to resume optimization–throughout the final stages of your bootcamp experience and beyond. Build a Portfolio of Apps By the time you graduate from the Software Engineering Bootcamp, you’ll have a culminating full stack capstone project in your software engineering portfolio. All of your code will be housed on GitHub and built out with real-world libraries and methodologies—demonstrating your technical, practical, and creative skills to future employers. Daily ScheduleYou’ll get a full live online classroom experience with your classmates and instructors through a mix of live instruction, coding exercises, and team projects. No two days are the same, but here’s an example of what a typical day looks like in the Software Engineering Immersive full-time schedule.Morning Review: 10:00 am-10:30 amYour morning starts with a self-led review of notes and other learning materials to prepare for class.Lecture: 10:30am-11:30am You’ll receive live instruction from a Fullstack Academy instructor, followed by a real-time demonstration of each new concept.Workshop: 11:30am-1:00pmThe class then breaks into groups or pairs for a collaborative coding session facilitated via a highly interactive video conferencing platform. Pair programming is an essential skill for any developer and also aids in the learning process by cultivating skills like reading documentation and thinking creatively to solve programming challenges.Lunch and Fitness Break: 1:00pm-2:00pmYou will take an hour-long break to recharge and refuel. Many of our students take advantage of this time to get some exercise as well, which helps to get them energized for the rest of the day.Workshop (Continued): 2:00pm-5:00pmThe afternoon consists of additional instruction or a continuation of pair exercises. Your instructor or teaching mentors are then available to review your code and answer any questions you may have via our learning management system.Pair ProgrammingSome things are better when they are sharedEmployers love to see ample pair programming experience on your resume because it demonstrates practical knowledge as well as creative problem-solving skills. Plus, pair programming helps you get a feel for real-world remote work environments while building lasting, meaningful professional relationships.Prepare for a Career in CodingUpon graduation and for a full year beyond, you’ll opt into Career Success to receive the guidance and tools you’ll need to power your job search and land the ideal web developer role for you.Portfolio of Apps: The projects and prototypes you build throughout bootcamp come together to form a comprehensive coding portfolio.LinkedIn Profile: We’ll help you write and optimize a profile to jumpstart the networking process and demo your web applications for employer visibility.GitHub Profile: Tech employers across the board want to see a strong GitHub profile—and that is exactly what you will have by the end of the program.Resume: You’ll work with our Career Success Team to craft an effective resume that shows off your skills as a full stack software engineer. Fullstack Academy Graduates Get HiredCompanies of all industries are hiring for remote and in-person software engineering positions across the US. Particularly within tech hubs like New Yor and California, lucrative coding career opportunities continue to be prominent throughout the professional landscape.Some examples of companies hiring Fullstack Academy graduates include:FacebookBloombergGoogleSpotifySimonBlackRockDatadogAmazonAdmissionsWith an in-depth curriculum spanning computer science fundamentals to front-end and back-end web development, the Software Engineering Bootcamp is best for motivated students who are passionate about tech.The Software Engineering Immersive is designed to engage and challenge students throughout their bootcamp experience on an accelerated timeline. That’s why we’ve developed a thoughtful application process to ensure prospective students are a good fit for the program—and vice-versa! Here’s what we look for in prospective students.Commitment: You’re committed to learning advanced material at an accelerated, rigorous bootcamp pace.Culture Add: You’re considerate, dedicated, creative, and team-oriented.Growth Mindset: No matter where your interests take you, you’re always continuing to learn and grow along the way.Testimonials""A word of advice to older prospective students like myself. You may be frustrated where you are right now but afraid to make the leap, to quit your job, to spend your savings on a bootcamp, to take three months to learn, to work 80 hours a week. I promise it’s worth it."" --Andrew Ash, Front-End Engineer, Amazon""Fullstack Academy is, by all measures, the best investment I have made to date, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody considering it, especially those with little to no prior programming knowledge. I will note, however, that hard, consistent, and dedicated individual work is a must if you want to make the most out of the Fullstack Academy investment."" --Clement Mihailescu, Software Engineer, Google""The instructors are always available for one-on-one help and will take the time to guide you through questions and problems. Their level of engagement in each student's learning process is what sets Fullstack apart."" --Liana Chin, Software Engineer, RUN""Within 4 weeks, I received 2 job offers at companies I was really excited about. During my interviews, both companies were pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable and capable a bootcamp grad could be. Truly, I owe it all to Fullstack Academy's education and preparation."" --Alexia Young, Full-Stack Developer, PreparedHealth FAQs Q: Why should I choose the Software Engineering Bootcamp at Fullstack Academy? A: No matter where you are in your coding journey, you can hone the skills, knowledge, and practical experience of a professional web developer with Fullstack Academy. As a trusted trailblazer in tech education, we’ve helped over 10,000+ students graduate job-ready with the skills, drive, and portfolio to build lasting, thriving careers in tech. Q: Why does Fullstack Academy teach Full Stack JavaScript? A: The future of web development has moved toward sophisticated, responsive, and dynamic single-page applications running in the browser. Apps like Gmail, Asana, Trello, Facebook, and Google Maps have redefined what users expect from web applications and what developers need to deliver.After observing these trends, plus conducting lots of research and conversations with industry experts, we’ve come to the conclusion that full stack JavaScript is the future of web development. Consequently, it is what we primarily immerse our students in at Fullstack Academy.Q: What about Ruby on Rails, Python, or other engineering languages? Why are other schools teaching these-or a combination of these- instead? A: Ruby on Rails has been instrumental in consolidating many best practices in back-end web development–making it easier for developers to build large sites in an organized way. Meanwhile, Python has completely revolutionized the way sites record and use data—and we do teach Python foundational skills in our Data Analytics bootcamps. Primarily, though, research and use cases show that today’s web runs on highly interactive and responsive experiences that don’t require a page refresh at every step. As a result, single-page applications (SPAs) written in JavaScript using frameworks like React or Vue.js make JavaScript one of the best programming languages to learn.JavaScript also offers professional advantages over other languages. Fullstack Academy graduates are well-rounded coders with both a thorough understanding of the full stack and programming concepts in general. We’ve learned through years of tech education that students may more easily understand and master other coding languages once they’ve learned full stack JavaScript. This gives our graduates a more in-demand skill set that separates them from the competition and widens the range of coding job types they’re qualified for. Q: What is the remote study experience like in the Software Engineering Bootcamp? A: All our coding bootcamps are thorough, comprehensive, immersive, and rigorous. We’re backed by multi-year experience in online tech training to deliver consistent, in-demand coding curricula and digital learning tools in a remote environment. Specifically, the Full-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp is designed to support you in leveling up your coding skills, building a robust portfolio, and launching a career in tech. Learn more about online learning with Fullstack Academy. Q: How does the Software Engineering Immersive compare to self-led, online coding resources? A: There are a great number of online resources available and we encourage you to try them. Particularly for beginners, tools like Codecademy, Code School, and Team Treehouse can help you learn and practice in-demand coding concepts. At Fullstack Academy, learning and practicing coding concepts are only part of the equation. Our Software Engineering Immersive centers on ensuring students have everything they need to build a thriving career—all within an accelerated, guided, supportive, and career-focused environment for learning.Additionally, the Software Engineering Immersive centers on active learning and competency-based evaluation metrics, so prospective students can effectively build practical coding skills with real-world application to become well-rounded software engineers. Q: Can I reapply to the Software Engineering Immersive if I don’t get in the first time? A: If you apply to the Software Engineering Immersive and you don't get in, you are welcome to reapply in six months and work on improving your skills in the meantime.