Cleveland State
Coding Bootcamp
Learn the programming skills you need to build the life you want.
Become a professional web developer through our full-time and part-time coding bootcamp. With world-class instructors, a project-based curriculum, and an engaged and supportive learning community, the Cleveland State Coding Bootcamp will help you launch a lucrative tech career in an accelerated time frame.
Interested in Coding? Request a syllabus.
Program at a Glance
12-26
12/31
01/06
$1,500
Why Learn Web Development
The Demand for Web Developers
From Ohio to the United States as a whole, software developers are in high demand. According to research from EMSI, more than 100,000 jobs will be added within the Cleveland region for web development roles over the next 10 years.
According to data from Lightcast™ . 2022, employment of software developers is projected to grow 32% percent from 2020 to 2030. Businesses actively seeking web development professionals span across all industries and sizes, including local high-tech employers like Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Paycom, 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. Cleveland State Coding Bootcamp grads will be well equipped for these roles and many others.
Bootcamp Application & Start Dates
Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked coding bootcamp renowned for providing immersive, fullstack JavaScript web development training using the NERD stack (Node.js, Express, React, Databases using SQL).
Fullstack Academy brings its learning method, reputation, and community to the Cleveland State Coding Bootcamp to make software developer training more accessible to individuals outside of traditional tech hubs.
How Cleveland State Coding Bootcamp Works
The Cleveland State 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)
9:30am-12:30pm ET
6:30pm-9:30pm ET
Monday and Wednesday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Tuesdays)
8:30pm-11:30pm ET
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.
10:30am-3:00pm 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.
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.
Cleveland State Tech Bootcamps is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000) for a limited time. Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!
Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
Tuition During Program - $14,396
Total Tuition - $14,495
*Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.
$500 Community Scholarship
For Cleveland State University alumni, current students, and employees.
$1,000 Military Scholarship**
For active-duty service members and military veterans.
**Valid ID required.
Big Return on Your Investment
Entry-level coding professionals in the U.S. make a median salary of $79,100 (Lightcast™ . 2022), making now an exciting time to start a career in web development.
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.
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
We offer full-time or part-time study options to help you gain the experience and in-demand web development skills you need to launch a prosperous tech career, plus career support to help you land a job!
Bootcamp grads are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.
Cleveland State Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy NYC graduates.
Who Should Attend
The bootcamps are specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed. Apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.
Teaching
Finance
Retail
Customer service
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.
FAQs
The coding curriculum is broken down into three main areas: 1. Web Foundations (Responsive CSS, Data Types, Looping, etc.); 2. Front-End Development (AJAX, React, Intro to APIs, etc.); and 3. Back-End & Fullstack Development (Node, Express, SQL, etc.). Grads of the Cleveland State Coding Bootcamp learn the skills they need to be qualified for entry-level roles like Junior Software Engineer and Front-End Developer.
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.
Yes, the Cleveland State 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.
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.
Graduates earn a certificate of completion issued by Cleveland State University and Fullstack Academy.
Ready to Start Learning?
Once you’re ready to start your tech journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.
