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Software Engineering Essentials
Jump into software engineering by learning front-end development skills to build web pages
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Kickstart your coding career
Begin your journey into the world of software engineering with a focus on front-end development
These courses will teach you the essentials of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, providing you with the foundational skills needed to create dynamic, interactive web pages. You’ll learn the principles of programming logic, explore problem-solving methodologies, and gain hands-on experience in building user interfaces. By the end of these courses, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to develop and style websites, as well as the confidence to tackle more complex programming challenges.
The U of U // Flatiron School difference
Learn to build web applications even without prior knowledge
Gain confidence using industry standard languages like Javascript and Python
Be mentored by a professional software engineer
Small group classes (max 5 students)
Prerequisites: No prior experience required. These courses are designed for beginners.
On completion of this program, you may choose to continue your journey with the full Software Engineering Foundations I program
Curriculum
Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into software engineering
Software Engineering Fundamentals - 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 - 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 - 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
Tuition
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$2,700
Pay as You Go
$3,000
3 monthly payments of $1,000
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.
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