Are you worried about job security?
Now is the time to retrain and get new skills in a growing sector with high earning potential.
- Learn to code in weeks not years
- Get skills in a sector quadrupling in size in the next 10 years
- 97% of our students successfully graduate our bootcamp
- Flexibility to study online or in campus, full time or part time
4.7/5 2023 recommendation rating*
Learn to code
Learn the skills to build software applications from concept to launch.
You'll learn:
- Solid foundations in full-stack development & databases
- Develop a strong portfolio of real-world projects
- Get experience working as a theoretical software developer on a cross-functional team
Graduate into a rewarding career as a:
The tech stack
You'll start by learning web standard technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, moving into modern tooling like Node.js, TypeScript, React, and then to relational-databases, HTTP API's, and OAuth.
Over the course of the Bootcamp you'll also get the skills to pick up other coding languages you want to learn.
Our students become work ready, full stack developers by being given opportunities to work in teams, use industry tools, facilitate simple agile processes, and deliver technical and non-technical presentations just like they would in the industry.
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The course structure
We've broken down the course into 4 parts to help you get the best learning experience and equip you with the skills and knowledge to start your career in development.
We also have a part time course for those with other commitments.
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Foundations
Online | 6 weeks
Foundations is an accelerated, challenging experience. You will study remotely, taking on weekly challenges and having weekly check-ins with tutors. It is vital you have reliable access to the internet with Foundations.
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Bootcamp
In Campus or Online 9 weeks, 60 hours per week
The 9 week Bootcamp is a completely immersive experience. Most students commit about 60 hours per week to lectures, assignments, challenges, and side projects.
You will be guided by teachers who are passionate about helping students master the principles of software development, and you will learn by solving challenges in pairs, solo and in group projects.
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Human Skills
Weekly deep dives and check-ins
While we train you to be a junior developer, we equally emphasise teaching collaboration and interpersonal skills. Most we development is done in teams and requires effective communication with designers, project managers, and clients.
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Careers
2 weeks after Bootcamp | 50 hours
Our career sessions will help you develop the skills to land your first dev job and grow your career. Topics include effectively job hunting, CV preparation, and skills for interviewing. Careers sessions are recorded so graduates can review them when preparing for a big job interview. Graduates can also work 1-on-1 with an industry recruiter to help with their job seeking efforts.
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Upcoming course dates
6 January 2025 - Full time Campus or Online
Apply by 23 December 2024
Starts: 6 January 2025
Starts: 17 February 2025
22 April - 2 May 2025
3 February 2025 - Full time Flexi Online
Apply by 30 January 2025
Starts: 3 February 2025
Starts: 17 March 2025
21 July - 1 August 2025
3 February 2025 - Part time Online
Apply by 30 January 2025
Starts: 3 February 2025
Starts: 28 April 2025
8 - 19 December 2025
From Public Sector to Software Engineer in 17 Weeks
Chris Swan - Software Engineer at Reveal.
"You can trust the process; the course has been around long enough and had enough iterations that it is well curated in getting people from having little or no technology experience to being competent and capable developers quickly."
Chris held a significant position at the New Zealand archives. However, limited prospects for long-term career advancement led him to a total career shift into his current role as a Software Engineer. Read the full story here.
Course Fees
Graduate in 17 weeks (full time) or 46 weeks (part time) without uni debt
Course fees: $11,790
Junior Software Developers can expect a starting salary of $50,000 depending on location, employer, and experience (the average is around $65,000). Tech salaries grow fast, with the median salary for tech jobs being over $100,000 within 6 years.
Fees Free is Available With Us
If you are a first time learner, or your first tertiary education was covered by the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund, you may be able to get your fees covered.
Find out if you're eligible here
All fees can be covered by student loans and allowances, meaning you could start as soon as you'd like without the financial burden of up front costs. Student loan and allowance criteria apply.
What financial support are you eligible for?
Our Admission team can talk you through it.
* 4.7/5 is the average rating of likelihood to recommend by 2023 graduates