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Maximum total cost |
$4,950 |
$19,910 |
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Job guarantee |
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Skill Switch Academy’s flagship program, the Part-Time & Online Backend Engineering Bootcamp, is a rigorous, 6-8 month career accelerator for students of all starting skill levels.
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The Skill Switch Academy Experience
What You’ll Learn
Skill Switch Academy Coding Bootcamps are held in a part-time immersive, online format with pre-recorded lectures and code alongs.
Coding Bootcamp
The Skill Switch Academy Backend Engineering Bootcamp kicks off with extensive python fundamentals designed to elevate both intermediate and beginner coders to a common level of understanding. This initial phase lays down the fundamental principles of programming, setting the stage for the intricate and specialized journey through Python that lies ahead. The python modules ensures that every student is well-prepared for the core curriculum, which progresses through increasingly advanced Python topics at a pace that is intense yet adaptable to individual learning speeds.
Foundational Backend Engineering Curriculum
- Mastering Python: Delve into the Python programming language, starting from the basics with installations and moving onto complex data types, control flow, functions, and more. This section includes a deep dive into Python syntax and structures, with practical labs and exercises to solidify your understanding.
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Explore the foundational concepts of OOP in Python, learning about classes, instances, inheritance, polymorphism, and more. This segment is designed to give you a solid grasp of how to structure your Python code in an object-oriented manner, with hands-on labs to practice these concepts.
- ChatGPT: Learn how to use ChatGPT alongside the course and while programming to help ensure an easier transition into the world of software engineering.
Python Bootcamp Features
- Supports learners of all skill levels
- Student-centered, inquiry-based learning
- Immersive digital learning tools
- You will complete multiple projects to apply your skills
You’ll delve into SQL and databases, mastering data manipulation, and explore version control with Git, setting the foundation for efficient backend development.
Technologies
- SQL and Databases: Learn the intricacies of SQL for managing and querying relational databases, understanding data types, database administration, and complex queries. This section also introduces NoSQL databases, expanding your database management skills.
- Git: Gain proficiency in Git for version control, learning to manage and collaborate on codebases effectively. This includes understanding branches, merges, stashes, and best practices for team collaboration using Git.
Concepts
- Database Management and Design: You’ll explore how to structure and manage data efficiently in databases, understanding table relationships, joins, and how to group and filter data to extract meaningful insights.
- Version Control and Collaboration: Learn the principles of version control using Git, including how to manage changes, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with other developers on projects.
Features
- Hands-On SQL Labs: Engage in practical SQL labs where you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world database scenarios, enhancing your ability to query and manipulate data effectively.
- Git Collaboration Exercises: Through practical exercises, you’ll practice collaborating with other developers using Git, simulating real-world development workflows and preparing you for team-based projects.
This comprehensive coverage ensures you’re well-equipped with the essential backend technologies and concepts, ready to tackle complex data-driven projects and collaborate effectively in professional development environments.
Technologies
- Django: Dive deep into Django for robust web application development, covering everything from views and URL patterns to forms, authentication, and database models.
- Django REST Framework: Learn to build RESTful APIs with Django, extending the functionality of your web applications to support web services and third-party integrations.
- Web Deployment: Understand the essentials of deploying your web applications, making them accessible over the internet.
Concepts
- Full-Stack Web Development: Master full-stack development with Django, covering front-end templates and static files, back-end database models, and middle-tier logic including authentication and permissions.
- Application Design and Architecture: Learn the principles of designing scalable and maintainable web applications, including customizing the Django admin panel and building complex features like a site scraper, calorie tracker, and a social media app.
Features
- Real-World Projects: Apply your knowledge through hands-on projects, including building an ecommerce site, a web-based site scraper, a macro nutrient & calorie tracker, and a social media application.
- Deployment: Gain experience in deploying applications, learning to navigate the challenges and best practices of making your application live on the web.
- Career Preparation: Conclude your learning journey with modules focused on building a professional resume, preparing for coding interviews, and applying to jobs, equipping you with the tools needed for a successful career in tech.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures you’re well-equipped to build sophisticated web applications using Django, from the back-end to the front-end, and prepare for a successful career in web development.
You’ll dive deep into deploying sophisticated web applications using Django, AWS, and Docker, ensuring your projects are scalable, reliable, and ready for the real world.
Technologies
- AWS (Amazon Web Services): Gain expertise in deploying and managing applications on AWS, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, ensuring your applications are scalable and highly available.
- Docker: Learn Docker, a set of platform-as-a-service products that use OS-level virtualization to deliver software in packages called containers, making it easier to create, deploy, and run applications.
Projects
- Django Application Deployment: You will work individually or with a team to deploy a Django web application using AWS and Docker. This project will highlight your ability to create a scalable and reliable web application ready for production.
- Scalable E-Commerce Site with Django: Implement an e-commerce site using Django and deploy it on AWS using Docker. This project will demonstrate your skills in full-stack development, from database management to frontend design and deployment strategies.
Features
- Real-World Deployment Experience: Through hands-on projects, you’ll experience the complete deployment cycle, from initial development in Django to deployment on AWS with Docker, mirroring real-world industry practices.
- Portfolio Development: Your deployed projects will serve as key portfolio pieces, showcasing your technical skills in web development and your ability to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment.
- Career Coaching: Our career coaches will support you in translating your technical projects into compelling narratives for potential employers, optimizing your resume and interview techniques to highlight your newly acquired deployment expertise.
This comprehensive approach ensures you not only understand the development side of web applications but also the crucial deployment and management aspects, making you a well-rounded developer ready for the challenges of the tech industry.
- Python & Backend Fundamentals
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Coding Bootcamp
The Skill Switch Academy Backend Engineering Bootcamp kicks off with extensive python fundamentals designed to elevate both intermediate and beginner coders to a common level of understanding. This initial phase lays down the fundamental principles of programming, setting the stage for the intricate and specialized journey through Python that lies ahead. The python modules ensures that every student is well-prepared for the core curriculum, which progresses through increasingly advanced Python topics at a pace that is intense yet adaptable to individual learning speeds.
Foundational Backend Engineering Curriculum
- Mastering Python: Delve into the Python programming language, starting from the basics with installations and moving onto complex data types, control flow, functions, and more. This section includes a deep dive into Python syntax and structures, with practical labs and exercises to solidify your understanding.
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Explore the foundational concepts of OOP in Python, learning about classes, instances, inheritance, polymorphism, and more. This segment is designed to give you a solid grasp of how to structure your Python code in an object-oriented manner, with hands-on labs to practice these concepts.
- ChatGPT: Learn how to use ChatGPT alongside the course and while programming to help ensure an easier transition into the world of software engineering.
Python Bootcamp Features
- Supports learners of all skill levels
- Student-centered, inquiry-based learning
- Immersive digital learning tools
- You will complete multiple projects to apply your skills
- SQL & Databases
-
You’ll delve into SQL and databases, mastering data manipulation, and explore version control with Git, setting the foundation for efficient backend development.
Technologies
- SQL and Databases: Learn the intricacies of SQL for managing and querying relational databases, understanding data types, database administration, and complex queries. This section also introduces NoSQL databases, expanding your database management skills.
- Git: Gain proficiency in Git for version control, learning to manage and collaborate on codebases effectively. This includes understanding branches, merges, stashes, and best practices for team collaboration using Git.
Concepts
- Database Management and Design: You’ll explore how to structure and manage data efficiently in databases, understanding table relationships, joins, and how to group and filter data to extract meaningful insights.
- Version Control and Collaboration: Learn the principles of version control using Git, including how to manage changes, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with other developers on projects.
Features
- Hands-On SQL Labs: Engage in practical SQL labs where you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world database scenarios, enhancing your ability to query and manipulate data effectively.
- Git Collaboration Exercises: Through practical exercises, you’ll practice collaborating with other developers using Git, simulating real-world development workflows and preparing you for team-based projects.
This comprehensive coverage ensures you’re well-equipped with the essential backend technologies and concepts, ready to tackle complex data-driven projects and collaborate effectively in professional development environments.
- Apps with Django
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Technologies
- Django: Dive deep into Django for robust web application development, covering everything from views and URL patterns to forms, authentication, and database models.
- Django REST Framework: Learn to build RESTful APIs with Django, extending the functionality of your web applications to support web services and third-party integrations.
- Web Deployment: Understand the essentials of deploying your web applications, making them accessible over the internet.
Concepts
- Full-Stack Web Development: Master full-stack development with Django, covering front-end templates and static files, back-end database models, and middle-tier logic including authentication and permissions.
- Application Design and Architecture: Learn the principles of designing scalable and maintainable web applications, including customizing the Django admin panel and building complex features like a site scraper, calorie tracker, and a social media app.
Features
- Real-World Projects: Apply your knowledge through hands-on projects, including building an ecommerce site, a web-based site scraper, a macro nutrient & calorie tracker, and a social media application.
- Deployment: Gain experience in deploying applications, learning to navigate the challenges and best practices of making your application live on the web.
- Career Preparation: Conclude your learning journey with modules focused on building a professional resume, preparing for coding interviews, and applying to jobs, equipping you with the tools needed for a successful career in tech.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures you’re well-equipped to build sophisticated web applications using Django, from the back-end to the front-end, and prepare for a successful career in web development.
- Deploy with AWS & Docker
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You’ll dive deep into deploying sophisticated web applications using Django, AWS, and Docker, ensuring your projects are scalable, reliable, and ready for the real world.
Technologies
- AWS (Amazon Web Services): Gain expertise in deploying and managing applications on AWS, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, ensuring your applications are scalable and highly available.
- Docker: Learn Docker, a set of platform-as-a-service products that use OS-level virtualization to deliver software in packages called containers, making it easier to create, deploy, and run applications.
Projects
- Django Application Deployment: You will work individually or with a team to deploy a Django web application using AWS and Docker. This project will highlight your ability to create a scalable and reliable web application ready for production.
- Scalable E-Commerce Site with Django: Implement an e-commerce site using Django and deploy it on AWS using Docker. This project will demonstrate your skills in full-stack development, from database management to frontend design and deployment strategies.
Features
- Real-World Deployment Experience: Through hands-on projects, you’ll experience the complete deployment cycle, from initial development in Django to deployment on AWS with Docker, mirroring real-world industry practices.
- Portfolio Development: Your deployed projects will serve as key portfolio pieces, showcasing your technical skills in web development and your ability to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment.
- Career Coaching: Our career coaches will support you in translating your technical projects into compelling narratives for potential employers, optimizing your resume and interview techniques to highlight your newly acquired deployment expertise.
This comprehensive approach ensures you not only understand the development side of web applications but also the crucial deployment and management aspects, making you a well-rounded developer ready for the challenges of the tech industry.
Tuition
Skill Switch Academy is committed to making tech education more accessible, which is why we offer several payment options to help you invest in your coding bootcamp education.
Learn more about each of these ways to pay for your online coding bootcamp education.
Pay upfront and save 30% on tuition. This makes Skill Switch Academy one of the most affordable coding bootcamps in the industry.
Pay $2,475 upfront and 4 months into the program, totaling $4,950.
Get a money-back guarantee if you don’t secure a software engineer job within 9 months post-graduation.
Pay for your bootcamp tuition in affordable, predictable monthly installments.
$399 down then post-graduation, pay just $400 over 15 months, totaling $6,399.
Enjoy a money-back guarantee if you don’t land a software engineer job within 9 months of graduation.
Build a Portfolio of Apps
By the time you graduate from the Software Engineering Bootcamp, you’ll have a culminating full stack capstone project in your software engineering portfolio. Your entire codebase will be stored on GitHub, utilizing practical libraries and approaches, showcasing your technical abilities and innovative thinking to prospective employers.
This application serves as a comprehensive guide to locating eco-friendly businesses and products within a user’s area. Utilizing Django’s robust backend features, the app would allow users to search, review, and rate businesses based on their sustainability practices. Features could include a detailed database of businesses categorized by industry, user-generated reviews, and an interactive map interface. The project would involve integrating APIs for geolocation, developing a user authentication system for reviews and ratings, and implementing Django’s admin interface for content management.
This project involves creating a community-driven platform where users can exchange books with others in their vicinity. The application would leverage Django’s capabilities to handle user accounts, a cataloging system for books, and a messaging system for users to communicate. Key features might include a search function to find books by genre, author, or title, a system to list and request books, and integration with a third-party API to fetch book details based on ISBN numbers.
This application would offer users a comprehensive solution for tracking their fitness routines and planning their meals according to nutritional goals. Using Django, students could build a backend that manages user profiles, tracks workout sessions, and logs daily food intake. The project could be enhanced by incorporating features like custom meal plans based on dietary restrictions, a database of exercises, integration with wearable device data, and progress tracking over time.
1-on-1 Career Coach
Upon completing the bootcamp, each student is paired with a dedicated career coach, marking the beginning of a tailored journey towards employment.
Unlock Your Potential with Personalized Guidance
Our career coaches are seasoned professionals with deep industry insights and a passion for mentorship. They work closely with you to refine your resume, perfect your interviewing skills, and strategize your job search, ensuring that you not only stand out as a candidate but also align your job applications with your career aspirations.
Prepare for a Career in Coding
Upon graduation and for a full year beyond, you’ll opt into Career Success to receive the guidance and tools you’ll need to power your job search and land the ideal web developer role for you.
Our career coaches will also help you prepare for standard and technical interviews with group sessions, events, presentations, and more!
Admissions
Our Backend Engineering Bootcamp offers a rich curriculum that covers everything from the essentials of computer science to the intricacies of server-side development, making it ideal for driven individuals with a keen interest in technology’s behind-the-scenes magic.
The immersive nature of our online coding bootcamp is crafted to immerse students fully in their learning journey, pushing them to their limits on a fast-paced schedule. We’ve carefully designed our admission process to ensure that every candidate is well-suited for the intense learning curve of the bootcamp, and that the program aligns with their career goals.
We value the following in our applicants:
Better than Income Share Agreements
Other bootcamps structure their tuition payments as Income Share Agreements (ISAs) — that means they take a percentage of your income. With Skill Switch’s deferred tuition you can save thousands of dollars — it’s a smarter alternative to expensive ISAs.
Faqs
No matter where you are in your coding journey, you can hone the skills, knowledge, and practical experience of a professional web developer with Skill Switch Academy. As a trusted trailblazer in tech education, we’ve helped many students graduate job-ready with the skills, drive, and portfolio to build lasting, thriving careers in tech.
Skill Switch Academy focuses on Python, Django, and AWS in our Backend Engineering Coding Bootcamp curriculum due to their high demand in the tech industry. Python is a versatile language favored for its simplicity and wide applicability, making it a staple in backend development. Django, a Python framework, accelerates the development of secure and maintainable web applications. AWS, a leader in cloud services, introduces students to scalable, modern architectures. This combination of a python bootcamp equips our graduates with sought-after skills, preparing them for high-paying and rapidly growing backend engineering roles.
There are a great number of online resources available and we encourage you to try them. Particularly for beginners, tools like Codecademy, Code School, and Team Treehouse can help you learn and practice in-demand coding concepts.
At Skill Switch Academy, learning and practicing coding concepts are only part of the equation. Our Online Coding Bootcamp centers on ensuring students have everything they need to build a thriving career—all within an accelerated, guided, supportive, and career-focused environment for learning.
Additionally, the Online Coding Bootcamp centers on active learning and competency-based evaluation metrics, so prospective students can effectively build practical coding skills with real-world application to become well-rounded software engineers.
If you apply to the Backend Engineering Bootcamp and you don’t get in, you are welcome to reapply in six months and work on improving your skills in the meantime.