You need a computer with internet access, a passion to learn, determination to stick with it, and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

If you’re an underrepresented racial minority, our program is free

We accept anyone 16 and over. But adults under the age of 18 must have their parents/guardian complete a parental consent waiver.  There is no age limit.

You don’t need to purchase any books or materials for this program. Curriculum and courses will be online and at no expense to you.

No, you do not need to have any prior knowledge of software development to enroll inour program. That being said, if you already know which track you want to work in, you can do more research on that track to get familiar with the terms.

Yes, our program is structured for you to complete it on your own schedule as long as you complete your assignments on time. In our 2021 cohort, many participants took our program while juggling jobs or school; that being said, the program is very rigorous and demands a minimum of 15 hours per week focused on studying, completing assignments, and meeting with mentors and instructors. We will also provide weekly mentor and peer-group video conference calls to accommodate your schedule.

We understand that software development can be overwhelming for a lot of people, especially beginners. We will do all we can to support you throughout the program. If you do decide to leave, you can re-enroll in the next cohort.

Whatever your level of knowledge is about the industry, our instructors and mentors will meet you at that level and work with you to address your questions. While it is notpossible to become an expert in just seven months (expertise takes years ofexperience), we will give you everything you need to get started and the resources required to grow.

It’s important for us that everyone begins with the Intro Phase, so you can get used to the weekly schedule we require. There is a significant time commitment and we want to ensure that those that begin Phase 1 are know what to expect and areacclimated to our schedule. 

Yes, there will be deadlines for each phase that participants must meet to progressthrough the program. 

Yes, you will have the opportunity to meet weekly with your mentor and with peer group video calls to have your questions answered. 

Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion in their specific track. 

There are no set classes; participants will work individually onassignments and then meet with the instructor and/or mentors at their convenience when they have questions and or need help. 

There won’t be weekly classes. Participants will watch recorded video content and complete lessons individually and meet with their instructors when they need help. 

There are no final exams in this program. During the different phases of the program, however, you will be required to complete milestones (assignments) in order to continue to the next level. You will have a final project and present in a Demo Day that will demonstrate your knowledge of your new skills. 

We will offer a detailed curriculum before you begin the Intro Phase.  

Absolutely. We encourage teamwork and often see participants offering to mentor each other. Even if you’re not paired with someone, we still encourage participants to form a study group. 

No. In order to successfully complete the program you must successfully move through all phases. If you need more time, you can re-enroll in the next cohort. (DateTBA) 

The different tracks, their applications, and career trajectories will beintroduced and explained in detail during the orientation week so that you haveas much information as possible to make an informed decision.

In the Product Design track you will learn the following skills: User andMarket Research, Wire Framing, User Interface Design, High FidelityPrototyping, and Usability Testing. 

After learning the basics of HTML and CSS, we will be focused on the JavaScript programming language. The tools and frameworks we use are Mongo database, Express, React, and Node.js (“MERN” stack) to complete a full web application. 

You can use any computer or laptop /desktop, Mac or Windows. In terms of RAM, werecommend the following for each track: Forfull stack web development: Min. 4GB RAM Forproduct design UX/UI: Min. 4GB 

Yes, our instructors offer office hours and you will have the opportunity to meetwith them individually, if needed.

In the early phases of this program, you will be divided into larger groups to meet with our TAs and Mentors. You will still have the opportunity for 1:1 coaching and office-hours as needed. In the final phases of the course, we have lessthan 10:1 participant to instructor ratio. 

We host virtual Town Halls regularly throughout the program: tech expertsparticipate in a Q&A (questions from both staff and participants) and share details about their career paths, typical day on the jobs, qualities they seek when recruiting, and general career advice. We also host JobFairs with recruiters who discuss current open roles or internships and how you can apply.   

In 2021, we hosted over 20 professionals from a range of companies, including: a developer advocate at Google, a software architect at Microsoft, software leaders at Sonos, a data scientist at Fred Hutchinson, a director ofinnovation at Bright Machines, an internship recruiter at Amazon, as well as startup entrepreneurs and UX/UI designers.  To learn more, checkout our YouTube channel or our Partner page. 

Throughout the program, we offer assistance with job preparedness and help you marketyourself for a new career. We provide training on how to write a compellingresume and LinkedIn profile and opportunities for tech professionals to reviewthem, and we help you promote your work on GitHub. You will also receiveinterview training and mock interviews from tech professionals.  We arecommitted to helping you get on a path to a tech career: when you complete theprogram, the professional training will end, but our job searchsupport and resources will continue.