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Software Engineering Bootcamp
Launch a career in software engineering
Overview
From beginner to professional software engineer
Immerse yourself in a bootcamp that covers the entire spectrum of software engineering, from the basics of front-end development to the complexities of full-stack application design.
You’ll learn the tools and techniques used by professional software engineers, gaining expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, and backend systems. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, you’ll work on real-world projects that challenge you to apply your skills in meaningful ways. The bootcamp culminates in a capstone project that showcases your ability to develop full-stack solutions, preparing you for a successful career in one of the most in-demand fields today.
The UofU ProEd // Flatiron School difference:
- Be mentored by a world-class software engineer
- Train on industry-standard software and gain production experience
- Small group classes (max 8 students)
- 100% online programs
Career services built-in
Career services is included with each capstone and bootcamp program. Designed by and for tech professionals, you'll experience a full technical interview process from start to finish, getting direct and personalized feedback each step of the way. Visit the Career Services page to learn more about the full process.
Prerequisites: No prior experience necessary. This bootcamp takes you from novice to pro.
Curriculum
Software Engineering Fundamentals
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
This course teaches the fundamentals of front-end web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You'll learn to create user interfaces, write clean code, and solve logic problems. Explore core programming concepts, data structures, and developer tools like GitHub. The final project lets you apply these skills to solve a business problem. By the end, you'll have the foundational skills needed for front-end development and programming problem-solving.
What you'll learn:
- Utilize foundational logic problem solving methodologies to develop solutions for business problems like a software engineer
- Identify technical solutions with Javascript to solve a business problem
- Apply the appropriate logical and technical solution with Javascript to solve a business problem
Front-End Development: JavaScript Fundamentals
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
This course is a step toward mastering frontend development, offering a deep understanding of JavaScript, essential for web development. You'll learn modern JavaScript syntax, including asynchronous programming, and explore topics like data structures, functions, and testing. The course ends with a CLI application project, honing your skills in user-focused design and implementation. By the end, you'll be equipped to confidently tackle frontend development challenges.
What you'll learn:
- Utilize foundational methodologies of programmatic thinking to develop an interactive web page
- Apply fundamental programming techniques with javascript command line interface (CLI) to web development
Front-End Development: JavaScript Interactions
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
This course immerses you in frontend development, teaching you to create interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You’ll master key concepts like asynchronous programming, DOM manipulation, and client-server communication, and develop the skills to build responsive user interfaces. The course concludes with a project where you'll integrate functionality and design into an interactive web page. By the end, you'll be equipped to solve business problems using industry-standard frontend practices.
What you'll learn:
- Utilize foundational methodologies of programmatic thinking to develop an interactive web page
- Apply fundamental programming techniques with javascript to web development
- Execute a programming process to develop an interactive web page
Front-End Development: React 1
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
In this course, you'll learn React, a popular front-end library, and how to integrate it with JavaScript to develop key app components. The course concludes with a project where you'll build application components using React based on a provided mock-up.
What you'll learn:
- Apply a programmatic thinking process for front-end development
- Create components for an app using industry standard design practices
- Integrate industry standard techniques for front-end development
Front-End Development: React 2
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
This course advances your React skills, focusing on integrating more complex components to build robust, interactive front-end applications. It concludes with a project where you'll create a full interactive app based on a provided mock-up.
What you'll learn:
- Apply a programmatic thinking process for front-end development
- Create components for an app using industry standard design practices
- Integrate industry standard techniques for a full interactive application
Introduction to Python
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
This introductory Python course equips you with essential software engineering skills. You'll learn fundamental programming concepts, including scripting, operators, loops, data structures, libraries, and functions. The course concludes with a project where you'll develop a Python script to analyze data. By the end, you'll be prepared to write efficient code and tackle real-world software engineering challenges.
What you'll learn:
- Apply the basics of programming language methodologies to real world scenarios
- Demonstrate foundational skills for scripting with a programming language, Python
Object-Oriented Programming with Python
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
This course introduces essential Python programming concepts for backend development, focusing on object modeling and complex relationships like one-to-many and many-to-many, commonly used in databases. It concludes with a project to create a CLI application demonstrating these relationships.
What you'll learn:
- Apply the common Python data structures to solve coding problems
- Model complex relationships between objects in Python
- Design and develop user-focused CLI with complex relationships
API Development with Python
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
In this course, you'll learn to use a Python library/framework to build dynamic REST APIs, focusing on data exchange, validation, and client-server communication. The course concludes with a project to create a REST API and a basic React client.
What you'll learn:
- Create APIs using industry standard design practices
- Set up object serialization and deserialization for efficient data transfer
- Create server-side validation logic to secure the API
Relational Databases
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
In this course, you'll learn SQL and Flask-SQLAlchemy to build robust APIs that interact with relational databases. You'll master data manipulation and complex model relationships, culminating in a project where you create an API that seamlessly connects to a relational database and handles intricate data structures.
What you'll learn:
- Query relational databases using DDL, DML, and DQL
- Model relational data with normalization
- Use an ORM to interact with a relational database
- Set up constraints and validations to secure the application
Back-End Development with Python
FT: 1 week | PT: 3 weeks
This course teaches you to build robust and secure web applications using Flask. You'll master client-server communication, JWT authentication, and backend development. The course concludes with a project where you'll create a full-fledged API with user login, authorization, and seamless data flow.
What you'll learn:
- Manage client-server interactions
- Create an industry standard auth flow
- Deploy a full-stack application
Software Engineering Capstone
FT: 5 week | PT: 15 weeks
In this intensive capstone course you will be tasked with developing 3 different portfolio projects. In these projects you will be expected to frame your projects around solving a business problem. You will be expected to bring all your skills from Foundations together to build a full stack app with a React frontend, a Flask backend, and relational database.
What you'll do:
- Build a full stack application with industry standard technical components
- Apply programmatic thinking process to full stack development projects
- Integrate industry standard methodologies to develop full stack application projects
- Execute programmatic thinking and technical components to develop projects framed around business problems
Tuition
Pay Upfront
$9,900
Pay as You Study
$13,500
12 monthly payments of $1,125
Financed Tuition
$14,900
Monthly payments as low as $323
Possible Careers
The demand for Software Engineers remains at an all-time high. In fact, the Bureau of Labor & Statistics projects a 25% national growth for Software Engineering roles from 2021 to 2031, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Here are some in-demand jobs you could land.
Front End Developer
Front End Developers are responsible for developing new user-facing features while building reusable code and optimizing page load times within web/mobile applications.
Full Stack Developer
Full Stack Developers (also called Full Stack Engineers) use front-end and back-end programming languages to design, develop, and maintain full-fledged platforms with databases and servers.
Web Developer
Web Developers design and build websites while ensuring that the UX and UI meet expectations. They monitor technical issues and are responsible for ensuring that websites are running smoothly.
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They work closely with other team members to ensure that the software meets the needs of users and is delivered on time. Strong programming skills and knowledge of software development methodologies are essential for this role.
Bootcamp Courses
Whether you’re a beginner or already have experience, we have programs for your skill level and area of interest.
Software Engineering Essentials
Jump into software engineering by learning front-end development skills to build web pages
Software Engineering Foundations I
Build a back-end development skill-set with courses on React, Python, and working with databases
Software Engineering Foundations II
Delve into advanced topics like API development, relational databases, and backend systems
Software Engineering Capstone
Develop industry-level working applications to showcase in your professional portfolio
FAQs
Yes. The AI & Data Science Certificate (Part-Time) is designed exactly for this. At 20 hours per week over 15 months, you can stay fully employed while building AI fluency at a sustainable pace. It’s built for working professionals who want to upskill into AI and add technical depth to an existing career without stepping away from their current role.
Flatiron facilitates the employer match. You’ll work approximately 20 hours per week in a production-aligned environment alongside your coursework. Apprenticeships are paid and supervised by a workplace supervisor.
If you have production coding experience – frontend, backend, or full-stack, and you feel the pressure of AI reshaping what it means to be a strong engineer, you likely qualify. This isn’t a beginner course; it’s a rigorous upskilling path for engineers who don’t want to lose momentum. Speak with an Admissions rep to confirm. If you don’t have that background, the Work-Integrated: AI Engineering Immersive is the right work-integrated option for you.
Most programs have no prerequisites. You just need to be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have English proficiency. Whether you’re a recent grad, someone transitioning from a non-technical field, or a working professional looking to pivot, you’re eligible. The one exception is the Accelerated AI Engineering Immersive, which requires existing software engineering experience (midlevel or higher) because it’s built for engineers who are already in production environments.
Certificate programs are purely educational. You learn, build a portfolio, and graduate ready for the job search. If you’re entering the workforce or transitioning from a non-technical field and want a clear, structured path, this is for you. Work-integrated programs combine coursework with a paid apprenticeship, so you gain work experience and income during the program. This is a strong fit for professionals who need income continuity during a pivot, or experienced engineers who want production AI exposure from day one. Both award the same professional certificate upon completion.
Still have questions?
Our team is here to help.
Let’s Get You Hired!
Career services are included with each capstone and bootcamp program. Designed by and for tech professionals, you’ll experience a full, technical interview process from start to finish, getting direct and personalized feedback each step of the way.
It's easy to apply and get started in our programs in just a few short weeks
- Take the Assessment
- Create a Genius Account
- Secure Financing or Pay in Full
- Sign Enrollment Agreement
Essentials is the first building block to starting a career in the field of your choosing. Learn the basics and build from there!
Our Foundations programs are the second step in our three-part curriculum where you will learn advanced concepts and techniques needed to become professional in the field of your choosing!
In the Capstone program, you will be expected to bring all your skills from Essentials and Foundations together to develop portfolio projects while beginning to meet with your Career Coach to prepare for your job search!
Weekly or bi-weekly meetings with your coach to review:
- Wins & challenges
- Review job openings
- Interview prep
- Salary negotiations
Certificate in hand, support doesn't end with the completion of curriculum and career services.
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