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Part-Time Coding Bootcamp

With our Part-Time Coding Bootcamp, we make it possible for you to learn to code without quitting your day job. We made sure to design this online program with tons of flexibility and support built-in, so you can master today’s top coding languages like JavaScript, Python, SQL and more, all within your busy schedule. Becoming a successful software engineer is now within reach! And when you select our Deferred or Financed Tuition plans, powered by Climb Credit, you’ll pay $0 before you start class.

• Next Start Date: Stay tuned!

• Course Duration: 48 weeks + job search

Official Program Name in California: 'Software Engineering Track: Part-Time Online'

Join one of the best coding bootcamps

Since App Academy started in 2012, we've consistently been regarded as one of the best coding bootcamps in the world by students and employers. Over 5,000 students have graduated from our programs with the skills necessary to land a job in tech!

Career Karma Best Online Boocamp 2023 Award

A FEW OF THE TOP COMPANIES WHERE OUR GRADS WORK

Get a truly flexible student experience

Full-time programs don't work for everyone. That's why we designed our part-time bootcamp to give you the same outcome as our full-time program, but on a more flexible schedule. We understand that you’ll be juggling a lot as a part-time student, so we provide a more accommodating attendance policy (including an optional Flex Day) and only give assessments every other week. Plus, we're one of the only coding bootcamps to offer a Deferred Tuition plan with our part-time program. That means you won’t start paying tuition until 18 months after you start your bootcamp.

Gain expertise using Python + JavaScript

Stand out with hundreds of hours of practical experience in today's two most in-demand coding languages.

Thrive with mastery-based learning

Our instructional approach helps you grasp programming skills in an accelerated environment.

Create a memorable
portfolio

You'll design and complete four projects of your own, along with dozens of guided projects with your classmates.

Kickstart a brand new career in Tech

Receive the training, coaching and resources you need to help prepare you for interviews and land your dream job as a software engineer.

Here's what your typical week will look like

As a student in our part-time online coding bootcamp, we only require you to attend one 1-hour lecture per day, Monday through Friday. However, in order to be successful in the course, we recommend that you plan to spend about 25 hours per week on the course. You’ll want to ensure you have enough time to attend lectures, complete homework, attend office hours and open study sessions, and complete assessments!

Monday - Friday

2:30pm PST - 4:30pm PST

2 Hours

Open Study Time

4:30pm PST - 5:00pm PST

30 Minutes

Break

5:00pm PST - 6:00pm PST

1 Hour

Cohort-based Lecture (One hour required daily)

6:00pm PST - 7:00pm PST

1 Hour

Cohort-based Office Hours (Optional)

7:00pm PST - 8:00pm PST

1 Hour

Cohort-based Lecture (One hour required daily)

8:00pm PST - 9:00pm PST

1 Hour

Cohort-based Office Hours (Optional)

9:00pm PST - 10:00pm PST

1 Hour

Open Study Time

Friday - Sunday

Assessment Weekends

Friday 12:00am PST
Assessment will be released

3 Days, Unlimited Attempts
Master the content being tested

Sunday 11:59pm PST
Deadline to submit assessment for scoring

Non-Assessment Weekends

The weeks in-between assessments should not be seen as time off. Rather, this should be used as additional self-study time for practicing the materials covered the previous week and preparing for the upcoming assessment.

Activities:

Open Study Time: You can work on homework, join study groups, pair program with peers, get help from the general instructor team.

Cohort-based Lecture: Your cohort instructor will lead you and your cohort peers in a review of the curriculum, provide example problems and demos, and answer any questions you have. We only require you to attend one lecture per day, Mon-Fri, with two lecture times available to better accommodate your schedule.

Cohort-based Office Hours: This session will only be available to you and your cohort peers. Your cohort instructional team will lead code-alongs and be available to dive deeper into any questions you have.

Assessments: You’ll be asked to complete an assessment every two weeks, which will cover the curriculum taught over the previous two weeks. There are unlimited attempts for each assessment. A score of 80% or higher is needed on the final assessment in the module, in order to pass the module.

Legend:

Recommended,
but optional

Required

Prep Work (Before Class)

Every morning, you and your classmates will watch short lectures and demos discussing both theoretical and practical use cases. You can speed-up or slow-down the lecture and write down any questions when you have them. Lectures are followed by live Q&A sessions to answer any questions before you put those concepts into action.

1 Hour

Instructor-Led Q&A (In Class)

Take a break, eat some food, and connect with classmates. This is a great time to develop relationships with others who will be one part of your huge alumni network through App Academy.

Projects + Pair Programming

After lunch, you will pair-up with a classmate and work on collaborative projects that drive home the concepts from the morning’s lecture. Working with others is something you’ll do almost all the time in software development, so learning to adapt to different people on different projects is very important. It also helps to talk through problems with one another, work as a team, and find solutions together.

Hour 3

9pm

Group Review

You spent the day working through different projects to master key concepts. Now, reflect on what you just accomplished by talking about it with your classmates in a group setting. Share what you did during the day. Find out how others did things differently. Gain a wider perspective on the material by synthesizing experiences with your classmates.

Pair Programming (In Class)

Now, it’s time to get ready for the next day. You will spend an hour or so going through preparatory material for the following day’s class. You’ll get exposed to the important ideas, sleep on it, and return the next morning to take one more step toward software programming mastery.

2 Hours

Optional Activities

While Open Study Time, Cohort-based Office Hours and Self-Study Time on Non-Assessment weekends are all optional activities, we highly recommend your participation in them regularly. We are firm believers that what you put into the bootcamp you will get out of it. And we’re here to support you in any way we can, every step of the way.

Flex Day

We understand that life happens sometimes and that’s why we’ve created optional Flex Days. Each week, you can take one Flex Day (or miss a day of class), with no consequences. You’ll also be able to catch up on the materials you missed by reviewing the recorded lectures and other resources shared.

Find the payment plan that’s right for you

We believe your focus should be on mastering the skills you’ll need to succeed as a software engineer rather than on how much it costs to kickstart a career in tech. That’s why we offer our part-time learners four payment plan options, including Deferred Tuition, which starts at $0 per month. We also include Placement Protection, with our Deferred and Financed Tuition plans as well.

Tuition Plan Comparison

Become a software engineer on a part-time schedule

Pay $0 before you start class when you select our Deferred or Financed Tuition plans, powered by Climb Credit.

This won't be a solo journey

App Academy surrounds you with a passionate team focused on your success, supporting you every step of the way. You’ll also be pairing with classmates in your cohort to work through problems together.

Module Instructor

Each module is taught by an engineer who is an expert in the topics from that module. They lead lectures and Q&A.

Module Instructor

Each module is taught by an engineer who is an expert in the topics from that module. They lead lectures and Q&A.

Learning Assistant

Distinguished graduates of our program, who have recently walked in your shoes, will be available to support you 7 days a week, from 8am-10pm PST.

Career Advisor

This experienced advisor will meet with you throughout the program and job search.

What you'll learn in 48 weeks

Hard work and commitment during our part-time online coding bootcamp will transform you into a full-stack web developer, well-versed in JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML and CSS. You'll also learn to accelerate your projects using ReactJS, Express, Flask, and SQL Alchemy. Employers will be impressed at the depth of your skill set - and you will too.

Part-Time Coding Bootcamp Highlights

Learn to code on a more flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle and goals.

Course Length:

48 weeks + job search

Schedule:
Stay tuned for upcoming start dates!

Mon - Fri
• Open Study Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm PST and 9:00pm-10:00pm PST (Optional)
• Lectures: 5pm-6pm PST OR 7pm-8pm PST (One hour required daily)
• Office Hours: 6pm-7pm PST and 8pm-9pm PST (Optional)

‍Fri - Sun
‍Assessments given every two weeks, with three days to complete

Tuition Options:

Upfront Tuition: Pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your chosen bootcamp. Total Cost: $17,900.
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Month-to-Month Tuition: Pay a monthly tuition installment for the duration of your bootcamp - 12 months. Total Cost: $19,800 ($1,650/month).
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Deferred Tuition (powered by Climb Credit): Make monthly payments (principal + interest) towards your tuition, beginning 18 months after you start your bootcamp. Total Cost: $25,710 + interest. Estimated Monthly Payment Range: $1,001-$1,304*

‍Financed Tuition (powered by Climb Credit): Make low monthly interest-only payments towards your tuition for the first 18 months when you start your bootcamp, then make monthly combined payments (principal + interest) thereafter. Total Cost: $25,710 + interest. Interest-Only Monthly Payment Range (Months 1-18): $220 - $468.* Interest + Principal Monthly Payment Range (Months 19-54): $868 - $1,014.*

*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES

12/07/20 - 05/28/21

01/11/21 - 06/25/21

02/08/21 - 07/23/21

Learn more about your tuition options

We’re committed to making our bootcamps accessible. That’s why we offer our part-time bootcamp students four different payment plans to choose from: Upfront Tuition, Month-to-Month Tuition, Deferred Tuition (powered by Climb Credit) and Financed Tuition (powered by Climb Credit).

Explore Tuition & Financing

Not quite ready to commit to a full-fledged bootcamp?

If you want to be more prepared before diving into an immersive program, we encourage you to check App Academy Open, where you'll be able to work through our entire Full-Time Coding Bootcamp curriculum for free, at your own pace and on your own schedule. You'll learn the coding skills you need to have an edge in the admissions process.

Here’s what you’ll get for free with Open:

500 hours of full-stack online curriculum

Guidance on setting up your own coding environment

A progress-oriented user interface and experience

Create a Free Open Account

Our application and selection process

We’ve designed a process that helps us understand you, your motivations, and your goals. Our process encourages diversity by providing a fair playing field regardless of your background. We look forward to meeting you! 

Application

Provide us with information about your background, where you are at in your decision process and why you feel App Academy is a good fit for you. The application will take about 10 minutes to complete.

Admissions Survey

With the survey, we’ll ask you 20 questions that will help us measure your your current logical reasoning, pattern recognition and web development skills. This survey is not based on a pass or fail grading system. Rather we’ll use your results to be able to better guide you to your next step.

Code-Along Project

For those asked to complete the project, you’ll be creating a to-do list app using basic Javascript. It will take about 30-40 minutes to complete and we provide you with all the resources you’ll need to be successful, including a step-by-step, walk-through video.

Acceptance & Enrollment

Once you’ve passed the Code-Along Project, you’ll officially be accepted to App Academy. Then you’ll work with your Admissions Specialist to select a payment plan, complete your paperwork & enroll in your desired bootcamp.