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HACK REACTOR COMMUNITY
You’re Not in This Alone. The Hack Reactor Community Has Your Back.
During the coding bootcamp for beginners, you’ll be able to lean on our team and your classmates. You’re a good fit for this program if you have zero or beginner-level experience. During the bootcamp, you’ll learn both Python and JavaScript, opening more pathways for your career opportunities, whether that’s development, data science, analytics, among other tracks. Hack Reactor’s Beginner Bootcamp will also future-proof your skillset by teaching you proficiency in using AI as a productivity enhancement tool.
Financing that Suits Your Needs
We offer financing options including ISAs that allow most U.S. residents to pay a single $100 deposit and then wait to pay back tuition until landing a job.
14,000+ Alumni
Join a network of thousands of software engineers working around the world. Get connected during the bootcamp and stay connected after graduation.
2,500+ Companies
Our bootcamp grads are working at more than 2,500 companies across industries. Join them after your bootcamp.
$80,000 Median Compensation Rate
Launch a new, long-lasting career with strong earning and growth potential. Find out how we track and report graduate outcomes.
2,500+ COMPANIES HIRE HACK REACTOR GRADS
“Perhaps most importantly, the program helped me to discover the problem-solver inside of me. I became more confident in my ability to tackle difficult challenges and learned to enjoy the process of finding solutions to complex problems.”
Don’t Just Get a New Job – Start Thriving in a New Career.
Since 2012, we’ve successfully launched the careers of more than 14,000 software engineers – and we can launch yours, too, even if you have no coding experience.
In-Demand Tech & Computer Science
Become a full-stack engineer in just 16 weeks through curriculum that includes algorithms, data structures, networking, and databases. Learn Python and JavaScript, the two most in-demand programming languages, plus state-of-the-art AI tools like GitHub Copilot, which helps students position themselves to compete in an evolving job market that increasingly utilizes AI tools for enhanced productivity in software development.
Leading Instructional Models
With our learning methods and training, you’ll have the foundation necessary to succeed in today’s industry and be equipped to gain fluency in future technologies and trends quickly.
You’ll build durable knowledge through flipped classroom practices and project-based learning, where you’ll have practical hands-on experience while maximizing classroom time with expert instructors. Additionally, spaced repetition learning is built directly into the program. Not only does this further solidify your skills and knowledge quickly, you’ll also have mental models that stick.
Training for Long-Term Career Health
Gain skills that lead to career sustainability, including how to establish and maintain healthy and supportive work relationships, use stress management to reduce fatigue and frustration, and have confidence in your decisions.
Career Services; 1:1 Coaching
Throughout your 16 weeks, our experienced Career Services team will help you prepare to land the job of your dreams. Get 1:1 coaching tailored to your skills and needs, go through mock interviews, build your professional resume, and more.
Learn Python, JavaScript, and Build Your Project Portfolio
- Gain the skills you need to be job-ready by graduation.
- Access cutting-edge curriculum so you have the latest skills.
- Learn from experienced Instructors and Career Advisors.
- Build a portfolio of projects to showcase your new skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrate your ability to evaluate and blend AI-generated code with your own.
Upcoming Program Dates
Our Next Coding Bootcamps for Beginners
Class runs from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and every other Friday for the 16-week course duration. In addition to in-class time, students should account for an additional 2 hours of required out-of-class work daily.
| Cohort | Bootcamp Dates | Application Deadline | Complete Interview By | Get Started Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Feb 24 – Jun 12, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Apply Now |
For additional cohort options, check availability in our admissions portal.
Schedule a Conversation with an Advisor.
Our enrollment team is here to help answer your questions wherever you are in the admissions process.
Meet Our Team in an Upcoming Info Session.
We’ll walk you through how you can become a software engineer in just 16 weeks at our next live online beginner info session.
Curriculum
Curriculum Breakdown & Projects
If you’re a beginner interested in maximizing your hiring potential, look no further than this program, where you’ll go from beginner to job-ready in 16 weeks. Gain the skills you need to be a full-stack software engineer through a modern, unit-based curriculum where career readiness is central.
Being career-ready means preparing for the practical realities of the workplace, both technical and non-technical. This includes technical proficiency and preparation, diligence in applying and interviewing, personal growth and mindset, and strong interpersonal skills. Throughout the program, we support you in these areas through workshops, exercises, and practical application.
The Beginner Full-Time Bootcamp includes the following units. At the end of each unit, you’ll complete or add to a given project that allows you to practice the skills you’ve learned and ensure you’re prepared to succeed. Our expert software engineering instructors review these projects, and you’ll receive constructive feedback on your performance.
You’ll dive into programming by focusing on Python Foundations. By the end of the unit, you’ll be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by:
- Writing code that instructs the computer to do practical tasks
- Reading and processing information from external sources
- Modeling the structure of real-world information and data in your Python program
- Laying the foundation for building powerful software that can solve challenges in the real world
In the Databases unit, you’ll acquire essential knowledge and skills in managing data effectively within software systems. By the end of this unit, you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by:
- Modeling data in real-world applications, including relational diagramming, and schema design
- Performing complex interactions with the data that will allow you to quickly jump into production applications and understand how it comes together
- Applying modern best practices to ensure data reliability, security, and scalability
- Building resilient and efficient applications capable of supporting complex data management and enhancing user experiences without the limitations of transient storage solutions
The Backend Web unit elevates your capabilities by introducing you to the foundational concepts of building web applications. By the end of this unit, you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by:
- Designing and implementing the backend components of web applications
- Building your first API, going deeper into how the web works, and how systems on the internet interact with each other
- Exploring the communication between clients and servers
- Learning more about creating dynamic web pages that source data from the backend
In this unit, you’ll explore HTML and CSS, which are essential languages for creating web pages. By the end of this unit, you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by:
- Writing HTML and CSS to build working and interactive web pages
- Organizing content using HTML for form functionality
- Making wireframes come to life with HTML/CSS
In the JavaScript Foundations unit, you’ll build off your programming fundamentals knowledge by learning the ins and outs of JavaScript. By the end of this unit, you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by:
- Learning the fundamentals and behaviors of JavaScript
- Handling browser events using JavaScript
- Accessing, modifying, and styling content
In the Full-Stack Fluency portion of the program, you’re given the time to build up your full-stack fluency muscles through exercises and additional practice projects. This ensures you have a solid foundation of understanding to move forward.
At the end of this unit, you will create a Full-Stack Fluency Project. This project is a full-stack application that you’ll complete independently. Your successful completion of this project demonstrates your ability to continue with the program.
In the React Development unit, you’ll first learn the foundations of React and then build on those foundations by integrating RESTful APIs. By the end of this unit, you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by:
- Harnessing React’s capabilities to interact with data sources
- Managing the application state
- Creating modular, scalable front-end applications
In the Software Engineering Excellence unit, all of the concepts and technologies you’ve learned will come together as you build a substantial full-stack application with a team of fellow software engineers. You’ll get to implement these skills as you would in the workplace by:
- Building near real-time web-applications that automatically stay up-to-date
- Work as a part of an Agile software development effort to design and build a durable and responsive web application using a cloud platform
- Planning, creating and monitoring a continuous integration and delivery pipeline (CI/CD) with GitLab Pipelines
- Effectively using the AI-powered tool GitHub Copilot
At the end of the program, you’ll begin your job search, leaning on the many things you’ve learned throughout. Our Career Services team will be right by your side, helping you find, land, and negotiate terms for the job of your dreams. This support includes:
- 1:1 coaching sessions
- Mock interviews
- Portfolio and resume-building
- Professional development workshops
- Networking exercises
- Access to a broad alumni network
Your Beginner Full-Time Coding Bootcamp Schedule
This bootcamp is immersive. As every student is different, we give an overall range of 40 to 60 hours per week spent studying, both in and outside of the classroom. Your instructors and the rest of our team are here to support you every step of the way.
- 9:00 – 9:30 Knowledge Check/Knowledge Check Review
- 9:30 – 10:00: Daily Lab Kick-off
- 11:00 – 12:00: Workshop/Lecture
- 12:00 – 1:00: Lab
- 1:00 – 1:45: Lunch
- 1:45 – 2:15: Lab Kickoff/Lecture
- 2:15 – 4:15: Lab
- 4:15 – 4:30: Paired Discussion
- 4:30 – 5:00: Daily Recap and Discussion
Have questions about the schedule? Schedule a call with an Enrollment Advisor.
What You’ll Learn
Learn a Variety of Tools & Languages.
JavaScript
GitHub
Copilot
Python
HTML & CSS
PostgreSQL
React &
Redux
WebSockets
& FastAPI
GitLab
Pipelines
CAREERS & OUTCOMES
Career Services to Help You Land a Job & Launch Your New Career
We’ll help you find, land, and negotiate the terms of your first software engineering job. In a competitive tech market, this level of career services can make a huge impact on your new career.
With 14,000 graduates and more than 12 years of experience, we know how to help you, no matter the market fluctuations.
Job Search Support
Our Career Advisors will prepare you for the job search and interview process. Get the tools you need to land the job, negotiate a great offer, and launch your new career.
GitLab Project Portfolio
Build a strong and unique GitLab portfolio, featuring projects demonstrating your new software engineering skills. See some student project examples for inspiration.
Mock Interviews
Upon graduation, our team conducts mock interviews and other job training workshops and exercises to get you ready.
1:1 Coaching
You’ll have exposure to career services content throughout the entire program, and you’ll begin meeting with your Career Advisor toward the end of the program for 1:1 coaching tailored to your needs. They’ll work with you to refresh your resume, update your social channels, and start aligning your new skills with job opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY
Our Beginner Coding Bootcamp Admissions Process
Get started today, then move through the next steps of our beginner admissions process.
Submit Your Application
Create an account, then submit your application in 10-20 minutes.
Aptitude Test
Next, complete a 15-minute cognitive aptitude test (CCAT).
Optional Info Session
We strongly encourage all applicants to attend a live online info session.
Admissions Interview
A 15-minute non-technical interview that helps us get to know you a bit better.
COURSE PRIMERS
Get Ready for the First Day.
After you’ve been accepted into the bootcamp and paid your deposit, we’ll send you primer materials in the weeks leading up to your start date. These will help you review high school math and computer literacy.
You’re highly encouraged to complete these primers, as they’ll help get you into the right mindset before the first day of the program.
TUITION & FINANCING
Multiple Tuition Payment Options
Bootcamp tuition is $19,480. Pay in full, pay half up front, or explore other financing options, including the ability to pay after you’re employed.
Income-Contingent Financing
Through Income Share Agreements (ISAs) and Retail Installment Contracts (RICs), all we require is an upfront deposit of $100 – you pay the rest once you’re employed.
Lending Partners
Use a loan to finance your education. Our two trusted lending partners provide flexible financing options based on your needs.
Scholarships
Through Represent Tech, learn how we fund full-tuition scholarships that seek to create new paths for more students.
Pay Up Front or Split in Two
Pay in full before you start, or pay half on the first day and the remaining balance at the midpoint.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Beginner JavaScript & Python Coding Bootcamp FAQs
Explore a few FAQs, and don’t hesitate to schedule a quick call with an Enrollment Advisor to get answers to any specific questions.
Learn everything you need to know on our Beginner Full-Time Coding Bootcamp admissions process page.
The Beginner Coding Bootcamp was designed specifically for those with no coding experience. If that’s you, we invite you to dig into the admissions process.
The Beginner Coding Bootcamps cost $19,480. Explore our Financing page for more information.
Yes, though we are not able to sponsor student visas. All of our programs are offered live online, so you can attend classes from wherever you are. We’re proud to accept applications and welcome students from all over the world into our programs and look forward to continuing to do so.
As of October 2023, part-time coding bootcamps will be offered through our Tech Elevator brand.
The recent leap in artificial intelligence (AI) tools will enhance the productivity of the software engineer like nothing before it. Perhaps the greatest recipients of this technology will be our graduates, and those just starting out or entering the software engineering field.
That is why we’re proud to teach the AI-powered tool GitHub Copilot in our instructor-taught curriculum in all our coding bootcamps. Read more about our approach to teaching GitHub Copilot, and our firm belief that new coders and new software engineers should learn foundational skills before being introduced to these types of productivity-enhancing tools. For more on AI and its impact on software engineering, read a panel discussion with Galvanize experts.
Yes. We teach students how to use the AI-powered tool GitHub Copilot in all our coding bootcamps. We teach students how to integrate Copilot into their software development workflow during the later modules of all of our coding bootcamps, after proficiency in programming has been obtained. Students will use this tool to build a portfolio project (a non-trivial application) to demonstrate their ability to evaluate and blend AI-generated code with their own.
Our instructional teams, which are composed of industry veterans, have managed the responsible use of productivity-enhancement tools throughout their careers and are well-equipped to teach this newest tool.
Read more about our approach to teaching GitHub Copilot, and for more on AI and its impact on software engineering, read a panel discussion with Galvanize experts.
ASK A QUESTION
Talk 1:1 with an Enrollment Advisor
Pick the date and time that works for you. Our Beginner Coding Bootcamp advisors can answer any questions you have and walk you through next steps.
- Talk to our Admissions team
START YOUR NEW CAREER
Apply to the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp for Beginners.
Complete your application in less than 20 minutes by answering a few questions about your background and professional goals.