Emory Coding Bootcamp
Become a Professional Software Developer
Become a professional web developer through the full- and part-time Emory Coding Bootcamps.
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Program at a Glance
12-28
Weeks
06/03
Apply By
06/10
Next Start Date
$4,000
Potential Discounts
Why Learn Coding With Emory?
The Demand for Web Developers
According to Lightcast™, the employment of software developers in Georgia is projected to grow 50.8% by 2032. Businesses actively seeking web development professionals span across all industries and sizes, including local high-tech employers like The Home Depot, Microsoft, and Macy’s, to name a few.
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. Emory Coding Bootcamp grads will be well equipped for these roles and many others.
Bootcamp Application & Start Dates
Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked immersive school for technology career training. Fullstack Academy offers comprehensive 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 Emory Coding Bootcamp to make software developer training more accessible to individuals outside of traditional tech hubs.
Earn a Coding Certificate of Completion
You will receive a Certificate of Completion from Emory and Fullstack Academy by completing the Emory Coding Bootcamp.
How the Emory Coding Bootcamp Works
The Emory Coding Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our bootcamps provide you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.
Part-time and full-time bootcamp programs are available.
Bootcamp classes include live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals, group projects with fellow students, and independent learning assignments.
Additional support is available from the instructional team each week during select weekday afternoons and evenings—and by appointment on Saturday mornings.
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All classes are held Monday-Friday.
10:00am-5:00pm ET
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Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
7:30pm-10:30pm ET
Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.- 7:30pm-10:30pm ET
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.
Emory Coding Tuition
We’re committed to making tech education more accessible, which is why we offer several payment options to help you invest in your bootcamp education.
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Enroll in an eligible bootcamp cohort by May 30, 2025 to receive the discount (a $3,000 value). Apply today!
Tuition: $12,995 Institutional Discount: -$3,000 Total Tuition w/ Discount: $9,995 A refundable deposit of $99, applied to your total tuition, is due at the time of enrollment. The deposit is refundable up until the end of the first week of classes.
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Enroll in an eligible bootcamp cohort by May 30, 2025 to receive the discount (a $3,000 value). Apply today!
Tuition: $13,995 Institutional Discount: -$3,000 Total Tuition w/ Discounts: $10,995 A refundable deposit of $99, applied to your total tuition, is due at the time of enrollment. The deposit is refundable up until the end of the first week of classes.
Coding Jobs and Salaries in Atlanta
In Atlanta and remotely, organizations of all sizes and industries are seeking coding professionals. Boost your earnings with a new career in software development by learning full stack JavaScript in 12-28 weeks. Entry-level web developers in Atlanta earn an average yearly salary of $73,949 (ZipRecruiter), making now an exciting time to start or upskill a career in coding.
Emory Coding Bootcamp Curriculum
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 the Emory coding 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 Computer Programmer, Software Engineer, and Web Developer
Explore how to apply generative AI in web development using ChatGPT, Bing AI, and more with a free elective course
Students also take part in career simulations during their training, to prepare for real-life work scenarios and environments.
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The bootcamp begins with a comprehensive Foundations on-ramp to support both intermediate and beginner coders. Designed to help all students reach a uniform skill level, Foundations covers the basic tenets of programming to prepare for the core curriculum—which moves through more advanced, specialized JavaScript concepts at a rapid bootcamp pace.
Foundational Software Engineering Curriculum
HTML and CSS
Introduction to JavaScript programming
Advanced JavaScript including closure, prototypical inheritance, and recursion
Web development environment and industry-standard tools
Foundations On-Ramp Features
Supports learners of all skill levels
Student-centered, inquiry-based learning in teams
Instructor-facilitated, live online classroom format
Immersive digital learning tools
At the end of this unit, you will complete a project to apply your skills
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You’ll study HTML5, CSS, and advanced CSS—and go beyond with fundamental Javascript concepts.
Technologies
- HTML5
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Git and Github
Concepts
- Web Interface and Design - You’ll learn how content and imagery are best displayed on a website.
- Front-End Framework - You’ll start to understand pre-written modules and their primary use cases in web development.
Features
- Pair Programming - Working with a fellow student, you’ll each use your newfound knowledge to write and optimize front-end code. This helps you build real-world experience and prepare for technical coding interviews.
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You’ll apply your JavaScript skills with the amazing ecosystem of libraries that have made JavaScript the industry standard of web engineering. We’ll also teach you to use APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to connect to vast amounts of data to power your web applications.
Technologies
- JavaScript
- JavaScript APIs
- React, React Router, and React Hooks
- Redux
Concepts
- Test-Driven Development - Particularly relevant in JavaScript development, the TDD methodology allows developers to test new code before writing it—preserving its former iteration in case of incompatibilities or errors.
Features
- Prototyping - Throughout bootcamp, you’ll begin each project by scoping, researching, and beginning to build full stack web applications—touching on every stage of a typical, real-world prototype development process.
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You’ll learn data organization and storage by working with SQL relational databases and learn how to integrate them into your applications. Then, it’s time to start building your own full stack application!
Technologies
- JavaScript
- SQL
Projects
- Full Stack Capstone Project - You will work with a team of students to come up with an ambitious idea for an app, and start building it out. This will be the most impressive project in your portfolio and will demonstrate your full understanding of software development and industry best practices.
- Full Stack Project Pitching - After formulating your own idea for a web or mobile application, you’ll pitch it to the class. Taking market, design, and utility considerations into account, you’ll understand through your pitch process how development projects come to fruition in real-world scenarios.
Features
- Portfolio Development - As you complete your full stack web development projects, all your code will be housed in GitHub to demonstrate your technical prowess and creativity to potential employers.
- Career Coaching - Fullstack Academy Career Coaches are your one-stop professional development resource. They’ll work with you on core aspects of the job search–from interview preparation to resume optimization–throughout the final stages of your bootcamp experience and beyond.
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Lesson Topics
1. Introduction to GenAI
2. Getting Started with ChatGPT
3. Application of Prompt Engineering and OpenAI Playground App
4. Other Large Language Models
5. Ethics of GenAI Usage and Advanced ChatGPT
Optional Final Project (select one or both)- Storytelling with ChatGPT
- AI-Enhanced Book Club
*Please note that this is a sample curriculum and is subject to change.
Coding Bootcamp Tools & Technologies
HTML5
CSS
JavaScript
React
DOM
APIs
Chrome
VScode
JavaScript ES6
SQL
Redux
React Hooks
Git and GitHub
Command Line
Graphical User Interface
Pair Programming Support
Throughout bootcamp, you’ll program alongside a partner. Together, you’ll assume defined roles to solve programming challenges and double-check each other’s work.
Benefits of Pair Programming
Pair programming demonstrates practical expertise and inventive problem-solving abilities, which employers highly value on resumes. In addition, pair programming provides an opportunity to learn more about real-world remote work environments while building lasting, meaningful professional relationships.
Build a Portfolio of Apps
By the time you graduate from the Emory, you’ll have a culminating full stack capstone project in your software engineering portfolio. All of your code will be housed on GitHub and built out with real-world libraries and methodologies—demonstrating your technical, practical, and creative skills to future employers.
Check out some of our past coding student capstone projects.
Landing a Coding Job in Georgia
Emory students will gain valuable insight into how to build a successful career in coding from day one of the course. Throughout the bootcamp experience, students may access live workshops, office hours, and on-demand content to help build a job search toolkit—which includes an optimized resume and LinkedIn profile.
Following successful completion of the Career Success Program, students can choose to opt into additional coaching support and receive guidance for up to a year following graduation in:
Growing your professional network
Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
Interview and assessment prep
Salary negotiation workshops
And much more!
Students also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to solve real business problems for real companies.
While our programs do not guarantee employment, every bootcamp comes with career success guidance to help you in your job search. Fullstack Academy grads have landed jobs with some of the world's leading companies.
Emory Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.
Emory Coding Bootcamp Student Testimonials
Straight from the source: See what graduates have to say about the Emory Coding Bootcamp.
All of the instructors were extremely supportive and helpful, so if I had any concern or problems I knew I could go to any one of them and they would all be willing to help and explain.
Maya Obeidat
Coding Bootcamp Graduate
The staff make the effort and give the attention to help you succeed. The support is a real boost at the start of a challenging journey.
Paul Higbie
Coding Bootcamp Graduate
Who Should Attend the Emory Coding Bootcamp
The Emory Coding Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy is designed to support learners of all levels, including beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed in the bootcamp.
Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:
Teaching
Finance
Retail
Customer service
Graphic design
Admin
Biology
And more...
Apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.
FAQs
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The coding curriculum is broken up into five units:
Front-End Foundations: Explore the fundamentals of front-end web development, including CSS, HTML, and Command Line Interface.
Front-End Development: Deep dive into JavaScript, the Document Object Model, test-driven development, and more.
Development Libraries: Discover the purpose of React in JavaScript development, React routing, and executing custom code with Hooks.
Back-End Development: Learn back-end development, Structured Query Language (SQL), and API routes.
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.
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Many of our part-time students are working full-time while taking the program. Keep in mind that there are 6 hours in class and 15-20 hours worth of homework per week.
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Yes, the Emory 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.
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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.
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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.
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Complete the application, take the assessment (60 minutes), and receive a decision. While taking the assessment, you may pause to save your progress and return at a later time. At any point in the process, you can also schedule a time to speak with one of our Student Advisors who can walk you through the process and answer your questions.
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Graduates earn a certificate of completion issued by Emory and Fullstack Academy.
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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 the Emory Coding Bootcamp, learning and practicing coding concepts are only part of the equation. Our program is backed by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most reputable bootcamp providers in the nation. Together, we provide a bootcamp that 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 coding bootcamp centers on active learning and competency-based evaluation metrics, so prospective students can effectively build practical coding skills with real-world applications to become well-rounded web developers and software engineers.
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No, Emory Tech Bootcamps are not for credit and cannot be applied toward a degree or certificate program. Rather, they’re offered through Emory University Continuing Education and facilitated by Fullstack Academy instructors and staff to provide in-demand tech skills training for current or prospective tech professionals.
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You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets the minimum machine specifications of your chosen program. Because the bootcamp is live-online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone in order to participate in class.
Ensuring you have a computer that meets the requirements for your course is an essential part of setting yourself up for success in our bootcamps.
For full computer requirements for each of our program offerings, visit our Experience Online Learning page.
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No, part-time bootcamp students cannot mix and match class dates or times. You must select one of the established schedule options for your cohort of choice during the application process.
Admissions Process
Once you’re ready to start your coding journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.
- Fill out our online application form
- Take our nontechnical assessment
- No coding experience required
- Covers logical reasoning
- Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
- Receive an entrance decision
