University of Illinois Chicago Coding Bootcamp

The coding curriculum is broken up into five units:

1. Front-End Foundations: Explore the fundamentals of front-end web development, including CSS, HTML, and Command Line Interface.

2. Front-End Development: Deep dive into JavaScript, the Document Object Model, test-driven development, and more.

3. Development Libraries: Discover the purpose of React in JavaScript development, React routing, and executing custom code with Hooks.

4. Back-End Development: Learn back-end development, Structured Query Language (SQL), and API routes.

5. Full Stack Development: Complete a Capstone project and expand your portfolio.

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 6 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.

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 UIC and Fullstack Academy.

There are a great number of online resources available and we encourage you to try them. Particularly for beginners, tools like Codecademy, Code School, and Team Treehouse can help you learn and practice in-demand coding concepts.

At the UIC Coding Bootcamp, learning and practicing coding concepts are only part of the equation. Our program is backed by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most reputable bootcamp providers in the nation. Together, we provide a bootcamp that centers on ensuring students have everything they need to build a thriving career—all within an accelerated, guided, supportive, and career-focused environment for learning.

Additionally, the coding bootcamp centers on active learning and competency-based evaluation metrics, so prospective students can effectively build practical coding skills with real-world applications to become well-rounded web developers and software engineers.

No, UIC Tech Bootcamps are not for credit and cannot be applied toward a degree or certificate program. Rather, they’re offered through the University of Illinois Chicago Extended Campus and facilitated by Fullstack Academy instructors and staff to provide in-demand tech skills training for current or prospective tech professionals.

You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets the minimum machine specifications of your chosen program. Because the bootcamp is live-online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone in order to participate in class.

Ensuring you have a computer that meets the requirements for your course is an essential part of setting yourself up for success in our bootcamps.

For full computer requirements for each of our program offerings, visit our Experience Online Learning page.

No, part-time bootcamp students cannot mix and match class dates or times. You must select one of the established schedule options for your cohort of choice during the application process.