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University of Illinois Chicago Coding Bootcamp

Become a Professional Web Developer

Learn in-demand JavaScript skills with the UIC Coding Bootcamp, powered by Fullstack Academy.


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Program at a Glance

13-22

Weeks

07/29

Apply By

08/04

Next Start Date

$4,000

Potential Discounts

Why Learn Coding With UIC?

Coding is the backbone of many current and future tech innovations, empowering companies to develop powerful applications and address complex challenges across industries like healthcare, finance, business, and more. Possessing coding skills can unlock meaningful roles in a wide variety of career paths, from web developer to full-stack engineer, and coding professionals can enjoy the flexibility of remote work or freelancing.

As the reliance on digital solutions grows, coding skills remain crucial for careers in software development. With the tech landscape evolving rapidly, developers with proficiency in traditional coding and generative AI-driven tools will be well-positioned to seize new opportunities and lead innovation.

In the UIC Coding Bootcamp, you’ll learn in-demand full-stack development skills, including generative AI, taught by industry-experienced instructors in a live online format. You’ll learn key full-stack development tools and technologies such as JavaScript, React, Express, Node, PostgreSQL, HTML, Git, and more. You’ll also gain experience by completing hands-on, real-world projects, building web applications, and creating a strong portfolio. Plus, you’ll also receive 1:1 personalized career coaching and job-search support once you graduate.

The Demand for Web Developers

According to data from Lightcast™, the employment of software developers is projected to grow 32% percent from 2020 to 2030. Businesses actively seeking web development professionals span all industries and sizes, and include local high-tech employers like CapitalOne, Discover Bank, and JP Morgan Chase Co. (Lightcast™).


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. UIC Coding Bootcamp grads will be well-equipped for these roles and many others.

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Bootcamp Application and Start Dates

    Part-Time
    Coding Bootcamp
    Aug. 04, 2025 - Jan. 15, 2026
    Mon / Wed / Thu
    6:30pm - 9:30pm CT
    Open
    Apply by Jul. 29, 2025
    Apply
    Full-Time
    Coding Bootcamp
    Aug. 25, 2025 - Nov. 21, 2025
    Mon - Fri
    9:00am - 4:00pm CT
    Open
    Apply by Aug. 19, 2025
    Apply

Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked immersive school for web development and cybersecurity 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 UIC Coding Bootcamp to make software developer training more accessible to individuals outside of traditional tech hubs.

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Earn a Coding Certificate of Completion

You will receive a Certificate of Completion from UIC and Fullstack Academy by completing the University of Illinois Chicago Coding Bootcamp.

How the UIC Coding Bootcamp Works

The University of Illinois Chicago 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.

  • Office hours and out-of-class support are available to students.

  • All classes are held Monday-Friday.

    • 9:00am-4:00pm CT

  • Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

    • 6:30pm-9:30pm CT

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.

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UIC 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.

  • Enroll in an eligible bootcamp cohort by July 18, 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.

  • Enroll in an eligible bootcamp cohort by July 18, 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.

  • Pay for your bootcamp tuition in predictable installments with a personal loan. Monthly installment will vary based on approved interest rate.

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Coding Jobs and Salaries in Illinois

In Illinois and remotely, organizations of all sizes and industries are seeking coding professionals. Leverage full-stack JavaScript and generative AI to build innovative solutions and expand your opportunities in 13-22 weeks. Entry-level web developers in Chicago earn an average yearly salary of $89,105 (Glassdoor), making now an exciting time to start or upskill a career in coding.

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UIC 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 University of Illinois Chicago bootcamp, you’ll also:

  • Explore how to apply generative AI in web development

  • 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 Front-End Developer, Web Designer, Back-End Developer, and Full-Stack Web Developer

Students also take part in career simulations during their training, to prepare for real-life work scenarios and environments.

  • Get started with web development by setting up your coding environment, exploring Git for version control, and learning the core front-end languages—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—along with responsive web design principles to build interactive and engaging websites.

    Technologies

    • CSS

    • Git

    • HTML

    • JavaScript

    • Visual Studio Code

    Concepts

    • Configure Your Development Environment

    • Manage Code Efficiently with Git Version Control

    • Build Structured Web Pages Using HTML

    • Apply Styles with CSS

    • Enhance User Experience with JavaScript Interactivity

    • Develop Responsive and Mobile-Friendly Websites

  • Explore generative AI and large language models (LLMs), from how prompt engineering works to optimizing models.

    Technologies

    • ChatGPT

    Concepts

    • Understand the Fundamentals of Generative AI and LLMs

    • Build Skills in Prompt Engineering

    • Discover and Experiment with Various GPT Models

  • Develop interactive and dynamic web applications using JavaScript concepts, including control flow, conditionals, functions, loops, arrays, events, promises, test-driven development, and Document Object Model (DOM) manipulation.

    Technologies

    • Git

    • JavaScript

    • Visual Studio Code

    • HTML

    • CSS

    Concepts

    • Explore Advanced JavaScript Concepts

    • Control Program Flow and Handle Events

    • Manipulate the DOM

    • Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD)

  • Develop complex and scalable user interfaces with React, focusing on component-based architecture, state management, data fetching, and routing through hands-on experience.

    Technologies

    • Node.js

    • React

    • Visual Studio Code

    • Git

    • JSON Web Token

    Concepts

    • Learn React Components and JSX (JavaScript XML)

    • Manage Component State and Props Effectively

    • Fetch and Display Data with React Hooks

    • Implement Routing

    • Handle Global State Management

  • Explore how generative AI enhances application design by improving UI/UX, accelerating architectural planning, and generating initial code drafts.

    Technologies

    • Figma

    • Framer

    • Microsoft Designer

    • Uizard

    Concepts

    • Incorporate Generative AI into UI/UX Design Workflows

    • Leverage Generative AI for Efficient Architectural Planning

    • Explore Generative AI Tools for Code Generation

    • Enhance User Flows with Generative-AI-Driven Insights

  • Gain hands-on experience developing robust, scalable server-side applications with Node.js, Express, and SQL, including API creation, database design, user authentication, and build secure server-side logic.

    Technologies

    • Node.js

    • Express.js

    • JSON Web Tokens

    • PostgreSQL

    • Visual Studio Code

    • bcrypt

    • Git

    Concepts

    • Develop RESTful APIsDesign and Implement SQL Databases

    • Implement User Authentication

    • Understand Server-Side Architecture and Best Practices

  • Understand how generative AI can revolutionize your coding and testing workflows with generative AI-assisted code generation, migration, optimization, and testing.

    Technologies

    • ChatGPT

    • GitHub Copilot

    • Microsoft Copilot (JWT)

    • Mostly AI

    • testRigor

    Concepts

    • Utilize Generative AI for Code Generation

    • Apply Generative AI for Code Migration

    • Optimize Code with Generative AI

    • Automate Testing Processes Using Generative AI

  • Unlock the power of algorithms and data structures—the building blocks of efficient code. This unit covers algorithm analysis, data structures, and essential algorithms (searching, sorting, recursion).

    Technologies

    • Git

    • JavaScript

    • Node.js

    • Visual Studio Code

    Concepts

    • Grasp Algorithm Analysis Fundamentals

    • Create and Implement Data Structures

    • Apply Searching and Sorting Algorithms

    • Explore Concepts in Graph Algorithms

  • Apply your full-stack skills to develop a real-world web application, gain practical experience, and build a portfolio-ready project that demonstrates your proficiency to employers.

*Please note that this is a sample curriculum and is subject to change.

Coding Bootcamp Tools & Technologies

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HTML

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CSS

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JavaScript

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React

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ChatGPT

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GitHub Copilot

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DOM

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APIs

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Redux

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Express

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PostgreSQL

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Git and Github

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Command Line

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testRigor

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Figma

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Uizard

Paint Brush

Microsoft Designer

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Framer

Pair Programming

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 UIC, 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. Plus, you’ll work with your peers and practice coding in a development team.

Check out some of our past coding student capstone projects.

Landing a Coding Job in Illinois

UIC 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

  • Job interview 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.

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University of Illinois Chicago Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.

Who Should Attend the UIC Coding Bootcamp

The UIC 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:

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Teaching

Math Operations

Finance

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Retail

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Customer service

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Graphic design

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Admin

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Biology

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And more...

Apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.

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FAQs

  • The coding bootcamp curriculum includes nine units:

    Unit 1: Front-End Foundations
    Learn Git, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design to create interactive and visually appealing websites.

    Unit 2: Essentials of Generative AI
    Explore the fundamentals of generative AI and large language models, focusing on prompt engineering and content optimization.

    Unit 3: Front-End Development
    Develop dynamic web applications by diving into advanced JavaScript concepts, including DOM manipulation and event handling.

    Unit 4: Front-End Libraries
    Build scalable and complex user interfaces with React, focusing on state management, routing, and data fetching.

    Unit 5: Designing Applications with Generative AI
    Incorporate generative AI into UI/UX design workflows, architectural planning, and code generation to streamline development.

    Unit 6: Building Server-Side Applications with Generative AI
    Create robust server-side applications with Node.js, Express, and SQL, focusing on APIs, user authentication, and secure architecture.

    Unit 7: Smart Coding and Testing with Generative AI
    Enhance coding and testing efficiency by leveraging AI tools for code generation, optimization, migration, and automation.

    Unit 8: Algorithms and Data Structures
    Understand algorithms and data structures, applying key concepts like searching, sorting, and recursion.

    Unit 9: Full-Stack Development Capstone Project
    Apply your full-stack skills to develop a real-world web application, building a portfolio-ready project that showcases your expertise.

    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 9 hours in class and 15-20 hours worth of homework per week.

  • Yes, the UIC 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.

Admissions Process

Once you’re ready to start your coding journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.

  1. Fill out our online application form
  2. Take our nontechnical assessment
    • No coding experience required
    • Covers logical reasoning
    • Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
  3. Receive an entrance decision
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