Full-Time Coding Bootcamp: From Novice to Software Developer in 14 Weeks
In our industry-leading program, you'll gain the coding and professional skills to thrive in software engineering.
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We designed a program to unleash your potential.
Daily lectures with hands-on reinforcement
Each day, industry-experienced instructors lead you in interactive lectures, enhanced by video and reading resources. Hands-on coding exercises deepen your understanding and build confidence.
Group work, real-world
Paired programming and group exercises provide peer-to-peer learning. Plus, it hones interpersonal work skills, which are invaluable for the team programming structure used in the workplace.
Individual support network
Our full-stack curriculum covers a lot of ground, and all students encounter areas where they need extra support to move ahead. Instructors and academic fellows work 1-on-1 with students daily, and proactively reach out to assist.
Personal career coaching
Not only will you learn career and presentation skills to shine in your job search, we provide connections to potential employers through our vast employer network.
Tom Phillips | 2019 Graduate | Detroit
I was a Musician and now I'm an Associate Technical Consultant at Perficient.
”I graduated with a degree in Music Performance six years ago and worked as a freelance musician before Tech Elevator. I hit a point where I had hit all of my goals and no longer felt challenged. I wanted a new career that was mentally stimulating and rewarded hard-work and continued learning, but would still allow room for creative problem solving.”
3,000+
TECH ELEVATOR GRADUATES
90%
JOB PLACEMENT RATE
66%+
AVG. INCOME INCREASE
750+
PLACEMENT COMPANIES
Just some of the companies that hire our grads:
Gain the tech skills employers want now.
Our industry-aligned curriculum is full-stack, and it evolves with the needs of our massive employer network. The result?
Students in every cohort enter the job market with the most up-to-date skills, honed by hands-on project work.
Establish foundational programming skills with Java or C#. You'll develop an application that models real-world problems by the end of this module.
You'll write conditional code that can help make decisions, use collections to organize data sets, and leverage object-oriented programming principles for code modularity.
Learn about back-end development by connecting your programs with other applications to save and retrieve data. Learn to develop applications that use SQL to communicate with databases to store data.
Then learn how to work with and build APIs to distribute your data to other applications.
Learn how to build web applications with complex layouts using HTML and CSS. Then you'll see how JavaScript enables your applications to create dynamic, interactive experiences for your users through a web browser.
Learn about agile methodologies and experience collaborating on a team to build a full-stack application that uses the lessons learned throughout the curriculum.
We offer a personal advisor to guide your career path.
Each student is paired with a personal Pathway Program™ career coach, working together throughout the program on professional and job search prep.
From resumes to networking, mock interviews to employer introductions, we'll be a true partner in helping you achieve your goals.
Before you build a personal brand, our team will help you build a solid foundation through our self-discovery process. Your introduction to a career search begins with the CliftonStrengths assessment to identify your unique strengths.
Before diving in further, we'll also teach a few simple practices you can introduce into your daily routine to manage stress and imposter syndrome.
The final phase of self-discovery includes working closely with a career coach to develop your elevator pitch—a concise summary about yourself, qualifications and goals.
Develop key credentials for employers, including your resume, a sophisticated LinkedIn profile and portfolio projects. You will kickoff career strategy meetings with your coach to begin discussing career goals after Tech Elevator, what's important in your next role and what you're most interested in.
Our team will also guide you in your first meetings with recruiters, including best practices for an initial meeting.
This final phase is all about putting your best foot forward in the job search. You'll learn what to expect during both behavioral and technical interviews—and apply your learnings in mock interviews.
You’ll begin the process of applying for jobs and take part in additional networking opportunities and matchmaking events with direct connections to potential employers.
A Day In Your Coding Bootcamp Life
A bootcamp day is full and fast-paced. Activities change up frequently, blending coding and career. Explore the typical schedule of a full-time student below.
A Powerful Learning Community
At Tech Elevator, you don’t go it alone. Your learning team is there for support.
Instructor
All your instructors are software development experts who have a decade or more of industry experience. They personally monitor student progress and follow up proactively, including for one-on-one support.
Academic Fellow
You’ll receive daily support and one-on-one guidance from this recent Tech Elevator graduate, someone who's completed our program, knows what it's like to be in your shoes and can help you move forward.
Career Coach
In our Pathway Program™ you’re paired with a career expert. Throughout bootcamp, you’ll work together preparing for your job search – from resume building to mock interviews, and networking through career panels and company matchmaking.
Peers
You study alongside a rich array of fellow students who come from diverse backgrounds. What you'll have in common is the journey of transformation you are on, the passion and desire, and the aptitude to be successful. At Tech Elevator, we make friends and colleagues for life.
Tuition and Financing Options
We're committed to making the opportunity to elevate your career more accessible. From flexible payment options to scholarships, we're here to help you invest in yourself.
Tuition
$16,500
Monthly Financing
$338
Income Sharing Agreements
Repay when you start your job.
Scholarships, Grants & Programs
Cover the majority of tuition costs.
Explore your financing options.
Start your application now!
Your future begins now. Elevate your career and your life. Start the application process by taking the Aptitude Test.
TAKE THE TEST
No coding required. Test your aptitude to become a software developer.
APPLY
Fill out an application and tell us about you, including your career goals.
SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW
If you pass the Aptitude Test and apply, we'll reach out to book your interview.
ENROLL
Determine your financing package, place your desposit, and hold your seat!
Begin the application process:
Maybe Just a Few More Questions
Potential students often want to know more.
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What development skills will I learn at Tech Elevator?
You will learn either the Java or C# language, depending on your bootcamp selection. By the time you graduate, you will be able to create dynamic, database-backed web applications. This will give you the foundational skills to hit the ground running as a junior web application developer.
Specific technologies you will learn include:
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Java/C# (.NET)
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HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
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SQL
You can view our school catalog for more information.
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Who teaches at Tech Elevator?
Our instructors are industry professionals with an average of 20 years working as software developers. They’re passionate about helping students start their careers in tech, and are invested in their success. Stop by an Open House to meet an instructor – either remotely or at a campus.
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Why do you offer Java and C#?
We founded Tech Elevator as a demand-driven program designed to get you into a great career in programming. Java and C# are both widely used in software development, with a consistently large number of job openings in a variety of industries worldwide.
These two languages are excellent foundations which can act as a springboard to other languages you learn as you continue to build your career.
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Should I choose Java or C#?
Both are great languages to know, but depending on your job focus, certain industries tend to use one language more than the other. As a good starting point, research types of jobs you’re interested in and check out the requirements listed in the job description. If there are certain companies you’re targeting, they may prefer one technology over the other and some basic research will give you the answer. We’re happy to talk through this more if you have questions.
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What’s a typical day like in the bootcamp?
Most mornings consist of lectures and learning, and lots of fresh coffee. After we break for lunch, you get to test your skills with hands-on practice. This could consist of group work, headphones-on solo work, tutoring sessions or pairing programming assignments.
The best way to learn is to do, so you’ll literally be coding from day one.
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How can I prepare before bootcamp begins?
Once you’ve been accepted into Tech Elevator, we’ll be reaching out to you for best ways to prepare with exercises recommended by our instructors. In the meantime, Stanford’s Computer Science 101 is a great place to start. It’s free and can be accessed here.
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Can I really be a developer in 14 to 30 weeks (depending on the program I choose)?
Yes, you can. Our goal is to teach you how to be a developer, not just how to write code. That means you’re solving problems and thinking through solutions like a developer as you continue to practice and grow in your career. After 14 or 30 weeks, you’ll have confidence to start your career as a junior developer with the foundational code skills that will have you making an impact from your first day on the job.
Beyond the hard skills you’ll also become a well-rounded job candidate after taking advantage of our Pathway Program™, focusing on career development skills to help land your next job.
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What if I can’t keep up with curriculum?
In addition to your instructor in the classroom, each cohort has dedicated instructors who support extra work outside of the classroom. That means you can schedule tutoring sessions as much as you need to, ensuring you’re understanding concepts and implementing coding.
Remember, your cohort lead and instructors have a pretty good pulse on how you’re keeping up and will work with you if you feel like you’re getting behind or struggling in any way.
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