What is the course like?
The Coding Skills Bootcamp is an immersive, 12-week, full-time online course designed to provide an intensive, hands-on learning experience. The program features small class sizes, ensuring personalised instruction and guidance from industry-experienced trainers. The bootcamp emphasises practical skills development through projects, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world scenarios.
You'll gain
By the end of the bootcamp, students will have:
- Practical Coding Skills: Mastery in both front-end and back-end development technologies.
- Project Experience: Completion of four major projects, including a personal portfolio, a React application, a back-end API, and a final capstone project.
- Industry Best Practices: Proficiency in using industry-standard tools like Git and Docker, and familiarity with agile methodologies.
- Professional Network: Connections with iO Academy’s extensive network of industry partners, providing excellent job placement opportunities.
You'll learn
The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive learning experience:
Weeks 1-2: Introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Self-directed learning with support from trainers.
Week 3: Transition from web pages to web applications, introduction to tools like Bash and Git.
Week 4: First project - Building a personal portfolio website.
Week 5: Exploration of advanced front-end technologies including CSS preprocessors and React.
Week 6: Team project - Developing a scalable React application with backend API integration.
Week 7: Introduction to back-end development with PHP and Docker.
Week 8: Working with databases using MySQL and understanding data security.
Week 9: Building a JSON API with PHP and MySQL.
Week 10: Advanced topics in object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Week 11: Learning PHP frameworks and MVC architecture.
Week 12: Final project - Comprehensive application development showcasing full stack skills.
Great for
This bootcamp is ideal for:
- Beginners: Individuals with no prior coding experience who want to start a career in software development.
- Career Changers: Professionals looking to transition into the tech industry.
- Aspiring Developers: Those seeking structured, intensive training in both front-end and back-end development.
- Residents of the West of England: People living in the eligible area who can take advantage of the free tuition.
You'll need
- A strong commitment to dedicating 12 weeks to full-time study and practice.
- Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with general computing tasks.
- Eligibility for the government-funded program, which may require residency or other criteria specific to the West of England.