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Louisiana State University Coding Bootcamp

Become a professional software developer through our full-time and part-time coding bootcamps.

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Program at a Glance

12 - 26

Weeks

04/18

Apply By

04/24

Next Start Date

$1,500

Potential Scholarships

Why Learn Web Development

You'll utilize your technical, creative, and problem-solving talents as a web developer or software developer to support websites, app features, servers, databases, and more. The LSU Coding Bootcamp covers full-stack JavaScript, providing you a competitive advantage over other job candidates by preparing you to work cross-functionally on both front-end and back-end development. With the skills you gain in the LSU Coding Bootcamp, you can qualify for roles like software developers, junior software engineers, and other positions.

The majority of web developers can work from anywhere in the globe. Web developers can also work as freelancers, giving you the opportunity to be your own boss.

The Demand for Web Developers

Web developers are in high demand in Louisiana and across the U.S.

According to data from Lightcast™ . 2022, employment of software developers is projected to grow 32% percent by 2030.

Graduates of the LSU Coding Bootcamp will qualify for full-time software development positions that could earn them an entry-level starting salary of $73,000—not including additional compensation in the form of benefits and bonuses.

Hiring for roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer, these companies are rapidly growing and building out their software development teams. LSU Coding Bootcamp grads will be well-equipped for these roles and many others.

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Bootcamp Application and Start Dates

    Full-Time Online Coding Bootcamp
    Apr. 24, 2023 - Jul. 21, 2023
    Full-Time
    Open
    Apply by Apr. 18, 2023
    Apply
    Part-Time Online Coding Bootcamp
    May. 01, 2023 - Oct. 26, 2023
    Part-Time
    Open
    Apply by Apr. 25, 2023
    Apply

Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked immersive school for web development and cybersecurity training. Fullstack Academy offers comprehensive in-person and remote training opportunities across the U.S. and prepares students with the in-demand skills they need to launch fulfilling tech careers.

Fullstack Academy brings its learning method, reputation, and community to the LSU Coding Bootcamp to make software developer training more accessible to individuals outside of traditional tech hubs.

How the Louisiana State University Coding Bootcamp Works

The LSU Coding Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.

  • Part-time and full-time bootcamp programs are available.

  • Bootcamp classes combine live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals with independent learning assignments.

  • Tuesday and Thursday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Wednesdays)

    • 8:30am-11:30am CT

    • 5:30pm-8:30pm CT

    Monday and Wednesday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Tuesdays)

    • 7:30pm-10:30pm CT

    Labs correspond with the start time of your regular classes. Participation in the weekly lab is optional, but strongly encouraged.

  • All classes are held Monday-Friday.

    • 9:30am-2:00pm CT

Class time and schedule options vary by month and are subject to change. To see available class times and schedules for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.

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Tuition

There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships, and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.

  • Louisiana State University Tech Bootcamps is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99 for a limited time.

    Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
    Tuition During Program - $13,396
    Total Tuition - $13,495

    *Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 non-refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.

  • $500 Community Scholarship

    For Louisiana State University alumni, current students, and employees.

    $1,000 Military Scholarship**

    Military Scholarship for active duty service members or veterans.

    **Valid ID required.

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Big Return on Your Investment

Lightcast™ . 2022 reports that an entry-level web developer in Baton Rouge has an average income of $73,000, making now an exciting time to start a career in web development.

LSU Coding Bootcamp grads are qualified to fill coding positions that could earn salaries +22% higher than the average entry-level Baton Rouge salary—including jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree.

What You Will Learn

Our full-stack JavaScript-based curriculum is designed to provide you with all the necessary skills to pursue a meaningful career in web development. As part of bootcamp, you’ll also:

  • Learn live online from industry-experienced professionals

  • Gain hands-on practice working with other developers

  • Graduate with a portfolio of projects to show employers

  • Receive career coaching and job search support

  • Be prepared for in-demand roles like Back-End Engineer, Computer Programmer, Full-Stack Engineer, and Web Developer

Along with the classroom sessions, students can attend a weekly lab where they can review key concepts, catch up on assignments, and work alongside peers. To prepare students for real-life work scenarios and environments, students also take part in career simulations during their training.

Weeks

  • Graphical User Interface

  • Command Line Interface

  • Development Environments

  • Git & GitHub

  • Intro to front-end development

  • JavaScript fundamentals

  • Development Team dynamics

  • Career Simulation - Front-end foundations project

  • CSS & HTML

  • Conditionals & comparisons

  • Loops & arrays

  • Objects & methods

  • Functions

  • Debugging

  • Test-driven development

  • Document Object Model

  • ES6 modules & the prototype chain

  • Async/Await

  • Career simulation - front-end development project

  • Intro to React

  • State & props

  • React Router

  • Hooks

  • Authentication

  • Career simulation - React project

  • Back-end fundamentals

  • Structured Query Language (SQL)

  • API routes

  • Career simulation - back-end project

  • Career simulation - full-stack development projects

  • Future planning for self-directed learning

*Please note that this is a sample curriculum and is subject to change.

Career Support

Study full-time or part-time to get the experience and in-demand web development skills you need to launch your tech career, plus job search preparation and support to help you land a tech role! Through our web development courses, you’ll learn software engineering, front-end development, back-end development and code like fullstack JavaScript and HTML. Adding these valuable skills to your resume will help you stand out to employers. Our rigorous, hands-on education, combined with our career support, has helped many graduates go on to the jobs of their dreams.

Bootcamp grads are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.

LSU Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy NYC graduates

Who Should Attend

Both the full- and part-time programs are specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or to succeed.

Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:

Teaching

Finance

Retail

Music

Graphic design

Admin

Biology

And more

If this sounds like you, apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.

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FAQ

  • The coding curriculum is broken up into five units:

    1. Front-End Foundations: Explore the fundamentals of front-end web development, including CSS, HTML, and Command Line Interface.

    2. Front-End Development: Deep dive into JavaScript, the Document Object Model, test-driven development, and more.

    3. Development Libraries: Discover the purpose of React in JavaScript development, React routing, and executing custom code with Hooks.

    4. Back-End Development: Learn back-end development, Structured Query Language (SQL), and API routes.

    5. Full-Stack Development: Complete a Capstone project and expand your portfolio.

    For a syllabus on your program of interest, click here and fill out the form.

  • Many of our part-time students are working full time while taking the program. Keep in mind that there are 10 hours in class and 15-20 hours worth of homework per week in the part-time schedule.

  • Yes, the Louisiana State University Coding Bootcamp is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals who have no previous experience in coding. While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the internet/cloud and Windows.

  • Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. And on top of all that, the team will be working behind the scenes to find openings that are right for you and staying up-to-date on the latest recruiting trends to make sure they prepare you for everything.

  • To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 18 years old and a high school grad/GED holder by the start date of your intended cohort.

Ready to Start Learning?

Apply to study at the LSU Coding Bootcamp today.

  1. Fill out our online application form
  2. Take our nontechnical assessment
    • No coding experience required
    • Covers logical reasoning
    • Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
  3. Receive an entrance decision
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