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Software Engineering Immersive

Your best course for career transformation in tech. This full-time coding course features expert instructions and connections to top employers to get you hired.

This course is also offered in remote and part-time format.

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INSTRUCTOR-LED | 12 WEEKS | ON-CAMPUS

OVERVIEW

 This is a full-time career accelerator that’s designed to transform students from novices to job-ready, full-stack software engineers.

 Students leave with a solid base of fundamental programming and computer science knowledge, as well as experience with languages, frameworks, and libraries that employers demand.

 

PREREQUISITES

 This is a beginner-friendly programme with no prerequisites

 Students are assigned 14 hours of online pre-work that covers the fundamental principles and techniques at the core of programming.

IDEAL FOR

 Students that are looking to transition into a career in front-end, back-end, or full-stack web development.

OUTCOMES

 Design, build, test, and deploy full-stack web applications from scratch.

 Following industry best practices, collaborate with other developers by adding features to a shared application.

Course Outline

Pre-Work: Software Engineering Fundamentals
  • Preparatory lessons covering essential programming concepts in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

 

Unit 1: Front-End Development
  • Recap and reinforce topics from pre-work (HTML, CSS, JS, command line, etc), and extend beyond them to cover topics like APIs.

 

Unit 2: Full-Stack Development
  • Learn to build full-stack web applications, deepening your knowledge of client-facing and server-side development. 

 

Unit 3: Front-End Frameworks
  • Gain expertise with the modern software engineering tools and frameworks you’ll use on the job. Through pair programming and group collaboration, you’ll gain hands-on experience executing a real-world agile workflow.

 

Unit 4: APIs and Full-Stack Development
  • Dive into computer science concepts such as algorithms and data structures to become a more efficient programmer and perform confidently in technical interviews. Get creative, building a full-stack application using technology you choose.

Inside Our Award-Winning Curriculum

Made With — and for — Top Employers

Developed with guidance from our software engineering advisory board, our curriculum is primed for industry relevance. Learn the core skills to build full-stack web applications on the job: computer science fundamentals, collaboration tools, and the programming languages modern employers demand.

Gain a Well-Rounded Technical Foundation

Hone fluency in multiple frameworks and stacks. Apply essential object-oriented programming concepts, and leverage JavaScript libraries like React. Incorporate functionality from third-party APIs and add complexity and nuance with Python, Django, and more.

Go Beyond “Full-Stack Development”

Discover how to effectively communicate and collaborate with web development teams to carry out projects from concept to completion. Practise version control with Git and GitHub while executing software engineering projects in an Agile development workflow.

Elite Instructors

These front- and back-end development veterans bring in-depth experience from the field to the classroom each day, providing invaluable insights into succeeding on the job. 

GA instructors* are committed to providing personalised feedback and support to help you gain confidence with key concepts and tools.

*GA instructors are subject to their availability

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this coding course relevant today?

All companies — not just Silicon Valley giants — are evolving into tech companies, and demand is growing steadily for software engineers who can creatively solve problems and implement robust, sustainable solutions. In fact, Harvey Nash and KPMG found that 67% of the tech leaders they surveyed reported an inability to acquire the talent they need. Regardless of your professional background, there's ample opportunity to carve a fulfilling — and future-proof — career path.

What are the professional backgrounds of Software Engineering Immersive students?

SEI students come from all walks of life but share one common mission: They are passionate about launching a career in tech by gaining an in-demand, technical skill set. We see career-changers from diverse professional backgrounds, including sales, marketing, project management, finance, and many more. Most are aiming to secure jobs as software engineers or web developers, while others may be looking to combine past experience with a new skill set to enter more specialised roles.

Are there any prerequisites for this coding course?

This is a beginner-friendly programme with no prerequisites, although many students have engaged in self-learning previously or have worked at tech startups or in tech-adjacent roles. Whether you’re new to the field or you’re looking to formalise your practice, our curriculum helps you gain fluency in the programming languages, frameworks, and libraries that modern employers demand and put them to work on the path to a new career in the field.

Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this coding course is a good fit for you.

Will I earn a certificate?

Yes! Upon passing this course, you will receive a signed certificate of completion. Thousands of GA alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our 19K+ hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. GA’s tech programmes are well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum and partner with us to train their own teams.

What does my tuition cover for this coding course?

Here are just some of the benefits Immersive students can expect at GA:

  • Expert instruction in the skills you need to enter the workforce as a junior full-stack web developer.

  • Self-paced pre-work to explore software engineering fundamentals help you hit the ground running on day one of class.

  • Robust coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, project toolkits, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.

  • A professional-grade portfolio of projects taken from concept to completion — each mirroring real problems that engineers face — that allows you to showcase the breadth of your technical skills to employers.

  • Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and TAs during office hours. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA’s dedicated team.

  • Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.

  • A GA course certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.

  • Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the field.