Overview
| Available | Cost |
|---|---|
| Online, Open Enrollment (classes start every two weeks) | $10,000 |
This program is designed for individual learners – it can also be customized for group delivery in your organization. Contact a learning consultant for more information.
According to a December, 2021 Forbes magazine article, there has been an increase in demand for software engineers and programmers worldwide. Between 2020 to 2030, employment in software development is projected to rise by 22%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the decade, on average, there will be around 189,200 openings for software engineers each year.
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- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Jr. Software Engineer
- Jr. Web Developer
- Customer Support Specialist
- Customer Success Specialist
- Software Developer
- Software Support Developer
- Associate Developer
The Opportunity
There is no better time than now to jump into the world of software development! As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the demand for programming skills is at an all-time high. Our grads see an average increase in salary of $15,000 in their first job after graduation, and salaries only continue to grow from there. This program teaches the most widely used programming language in the world – JavaScript. Companies big and small, including Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Netflix all use JavaScript to power parts of their web applications.
Program Benefits
In addition to learning in-demand skills, our graduates are job-ready upon graduation with the assistance of our Career Services team. While in class, our students learn about the tech industry, career pathways, the job market, and the job search process, and receive a customized job search strategy and unlimited 1:1 career coaching. Alongside technical instruction and Career Services, students develop their interpersonal skills through collaboration, where they work on a real-world project with a real company that further enhances their experience in speaking the industry language and building the skills necessary to effectively contribute to a team. Network weekly with guest speakers from the tech industry where we hear from different software developers, web designers, and development managers. See what code looks like in real technical environments, and discuss interviewing techniques, career pathways, and much more.
Career Services
Career workshops provide you with a framework to identify your post-bootcamp career goals and a 360-degree strategy to achieve them. Whether you have questions about an upcoming interview or need some help with your resume, one-on-one sessions provide you with an opportunity to get direct feedback from a career professional. Career services include:
– 1-on-1 Coaching
– Interview Prep and Coaching
– Portfolio Building
– Resume, LinkedIn, and Job Search Strategy
– Compensation Negotiation
What You Will Learn
Over the course of 12 weeks, you will learn how to build, test, and deploy software applications using JavaScript on the client- and server-side of an application (front-end + back-end). Starting with fundamentals, you will quickly move into more complex programming concepts that are solidified through challenges, such as pair programming, weekly projects, lab exercises, and code reviews. The projects you create throughout the course will be used to build your portfolio which will serve as a showcase of your work and a valuable asset to your post-bootcamp job hunt. You will learn how to code with JavaScript, web design, responsive layout, client-side programming, server-side programming, React apps, and databases, plus several professional and soft skills from collaborating with teams and working with Career Services.
Who Should Attend
This program is for individuals looking to enter or advance their careers in software development.
This program has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Labor for workforce training grants. Funding may be available for those receiving unemployment benefits. Contact us for more information at or by completing the “Request for Information” form above.
Why Rutgers
Earn a credential to put on your resume that showcases your skills to support career success from a trusted public institution serving the people, businesses, and government agencies in the state of New Jersey for over 250 years.