Berkeley Coding Boot Camp

Online Coding Boot Camp Classes in the Bay Area

Become a Full Stack Web Developer in 12 or 24 Weeks

In today’s age of technology, coding and logic-based skills are becoming increasingly in-demand across job markets. At Berkeley Coding Boot Camp, our web development program teaches you the key programming skills for front end and back end web development, all while preparing you for success in the professional world. Not only will you get real-world project experience that’s immediately applicable to the workforce, you’ll also earn a Certificate of Completion from UC Berkeley Extension to bolster your resume and begin or advance your career as a web developer.

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Innovative Online Model

Our part-time and full-time online coding boot camps prepare you with the training for full stack web development through engaging classes centered on hands-on projects and peer collaboration.

Real-World Developer Training

Prepare for the professional world through hands-on experience with the latest front end and back end technologies, and build a portfolio of projects to showcase your knowledge.

Engaging Virtual Classes

Attend class from wherever you are. Our online classes are NOT lectures: they’re designed to be engaging and interactive sessions. Work with other members of your tightly-knit cohort and broaden your experience while leaning on your instructor and teaching assistants.

Maximum Support

Receive extensive support from a team dedicated to helping you succeed. This support team consists of instructors, teaching assistants, tutors and student success and career services teams.

Career Planning Assistance

You will gain access to a dedicated career director and career material advisor that will help you prepare to find your dream job after completing the boot camp through a wide range of career services.

                 

   

Career Services and Industry Partnerships Support

Achieve your career goals with the help of a career coach and career material advisor, plus a variety of opportunities such as:

• Unlimited feedback on professional materials: The career services team offers unlimited feedback on your professional materials, like your resume and portfolio, to help you become employer-competitive.
• Interview prep and 1:1 career coaching: Discuss your career journey and receive quality coaching strategies and additional resources to help you become employer competitive. You will also have the opportunity to complete in-depth interview practice sessions, where you will be guided through real-world coding challenges and behavioral questions.
• Career and industry events: We offer ongoing behavioral and technical workshops, as well as events such as Demo Days with industry professionals, to help you build a network and stand out in the job market.
• Industry partner connections: Our career services team has an employer partner network of over 250 companies, hiring from across all of our boot camps. Events like the Career Connections career fair help us connect learners to employment opportunities with our partners. 
• Job referrals: Work with your dedicated career coach to become employer-ready and eligible for referrals to our employer partners.

How to Apply

1. Form Submission. Fill out our program interest form with a few of your key details so that we can get in touch with you.
2. Admissions Interview and Application. Connect with a member of our admissions team for a quick phone interview to discuss the program in more detail, answer your questions, and talk through your goals. Then, fill out a short application that tells us more about you and your reasons for pursuing this opportunity. 
3. Assessment. Complete a multiple-choice critical thinking and problem-solving assessment. This is your chance to show us your logic-based skills. No prior industry experience is required to complete the assessment. If you pass your academic assessment (congratulations!), you are officially accepted into the program and able to move forward with the enrollment process.
4. Financial Options, Deposit, and Enrollment Agreement. After acceptance into the program, you will connect with admissions to discuss which financial option works best for you. Once you’ve approved your desired payment method, the last step to finalize your enrollment is to pay your deposit and review and sign your enrollment agreement.

Start Your Journey. That’s it! You’re now ready to begin your program pre-work and prepare to start the boot camp.

What Are the Most In-Demand Coding Languages in 2022?

Whether you’re new to coding or have established yourself in the field, there are plenty of programming languages to choose from and learn. While you don’t need to know all — or even most — of them, it’s crucial to know which languages are popular, which are useful and which are up-and-coming. Developer and market data uncovered that the top coding languages used (and loved) by web developers are JavaScript, Python, HTML and CSS. This shouldn’t be surprising, especially with JavaScript, HTML and CSS most commonly known as the building blocks of the web. After gaining a solid foundation in these languages, you can further optimize your learning based on your personal and professional goals. Coding boot camps can help you quickly gain the skills and training employers are looking for, covering a wide range of tools and technologies in a short time frame. Explore our coding boot camp curriculum to find out how we prepare our students with the most in-demand skills for full stack web development.

Front End vs. Back End vs. Full Stack Developers: What’s the Difference?

When you think of the web, it’s helpful to break it down into two distinct parts: the front end and the back end. As a web user, you interact with the front end of websites, which involves the aesthetic design aspects and overall experience. The back end, on the other hand, is where information is stored and pulled from to populate a web page and ensure proper site performance. When it comes to web development, programmers may opt for one side or the other, but there’s also a third option: full stack development. Full stack developers have an understanding of both the front and back ends of a site and how they work together to form a cohesive experience. Berkeley Coding Boot Camp covers the tools and technologies used for full stack web development, so learners gain a comprehensive overview of a diverse range of languages to equip them for a role in front end, back end or full stack development in just 12 or 24 weeks.

How to Prepare For Your First Job as a Web Developer

For aspiring developers, learning to code can be a daunting task. If you’re just getting started, a coding boot camp is a great way to quickly learn industry-relevant skills in a short amount of time. At Berkeley Coding Boot Camp, students apply their knowledge through hands-on projects to add to their professional portfolio, collaborating with peers to emulate real-world scenarios that prepare them for a career in the field. No matter where you are in your web development journey, it’s crucial to keep coding and exercising your skills. Not only is it an easy way to stay on top of your knowledge, it’s also a great way to establish a strong work ethic that you can carry into your career. Some easy coding project ideas for beginners include: building a multi-page responsive website, designing a simple JavaScript game, coding a random number generator and even contributing to open source projects. These credentials, along with a boot camp Certificate of Completion, can help you stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of getting hired as a junior web developer.

The Market for Web Developers in the San Francisco Bay Area

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the San Francisco Bay Area is the second top-paying metropolitan area for web developers. The top companies responsible? Dice Insights reports that the highest paying companies in 2019 included Palo Alto Networks, NVIDIA, Twitter, Gilead Sciences and Google. While local tech job postings dropped slightly since more companies have gone remote, job prospects are promising for skilled developers in the Bay Area market, with roles like software engineer, full stack developer and front end developer landing in Indeed’s top 10 list of the most in-demand jobs in Silicon Valley. 

Ready to learn more about Berkeley Coding Boot Camp? Contact an admissions advisor at (510) 306-1218 or fill out the form below.

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It only takes a minute to request information and receive a full curriculum overview. You will also be put in touch with an admissions representative who can answer questions and get your application started.

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Curriculum

You can’t build something great without a solid foundation, and we believe success as a web developer works much the same way when it comes to computer science fundamentals. For that reason, the curriculum at Berkeley Coding Boot Camp includes a deep dive into the basics of data structure and coding.

We also know that the best way to establish credibility with potential employers and get job offers is to demonstrate your skills on real-world projects. That’s why hands-on experience is at the center of our program.

Part-Time Coding Boot Camp

Full-Time Coding Boot Camp

Reserve your spot in an
upcoming boot camp.

It only takes a minute to request information and receive a full curriculum overview. You will also be put in touch with an admissions representative who can answer questions and get your application started.

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