A proven path to success for aspiring software engineers
Launch Academy gives you everything you need to succeed as a professional software engineer, driven by the practical skills employers are looking for.
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$68.7k
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Ben Reed
Current:
Software Engineerat Notarize
Ketty Lezama
Current:
Software Developerat Quickbase
Vivian Wang
Current:
Software Engineerat Fidelity Investments
Launch graduates get hired
Our grads find long-term career success at some of the most selective and in-demand employers in the industry.
Course Prep & Pre-work
ONLINE | PART-TIME | 3 WEEKS
Get started with the basics of coding during this optional course prep
Unit 1: Validate Interest
Unit 2: Prepare To Learn
Unit 3: Introductory Concepts
Unit 4: Reduce Imposter Syndrome
Unit 5: Mitigate Risk
Unit 6: Get Ready
Coding Fundamentals
ONLINE | PART-TIME | 8 WEEKS
Build a strong foundation and get familiar with the tools of the trade
- Unit 1: Config & Command Line
- Unit 2: Debugging & Troubleshooting
- Unit 3: JavaScript, NodeJS
- Unit 4: Data Structures
- Unit 5: OOP & Libraries
- Unit 6: PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS
Software Immersive
CAMPUS | FULL-TIME | 10 WEEKS
Develop advanced-level skills in a hands-on environment
- Unit 1: Test-Driven Development
- Unit 2: ReactJS & API’s
- Unit 3: Full-Stack Apps
- Unit 4: Technical Interview Practice
- Unit 5: Team Project
- Unit 6: Capstone Project
Career Advancement
ONLINE | FOR YOUR ENTIRE CAREER
Land your first job and get access to lifetime career services support
- Pitch Practice
- Meet Local Companies
- Job Interview Prep
- Advanced Curriculum Releases
- Free Workshare Space
- Lifetime Career Support!
How We Stack Up
| Launch Academy | CS Degree | Average Bootcamp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Learning Hours | 700+ | 800+ | 450+ |
| Time commitment (weeks) | 18 | 200+ | 12+ |
| Real-time, market-driven curriculum | |||
| Lifetime learning access | |||
| Lifetime career support | |||
| Direct intro to hiring partners | |||
| Total Investment | $16-$17k | $80-$200k | $8-$26k |
Constantly evolving curriculum
Learn the skills that matter in the job market today
The technology landscape changes almost daily, and so do the qualifications hiring managers are looking for in the market. That’s why we work directly with our hiring partners to ensure every graduating class is armed with the most up-to-date skillset possible and update our curriculum to reflect those needs in real-time.
Practical, hands-on learning
Build your confidence by doing the real work
Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for success as a professional developer in the real world. We condense the most practical skills and practices of a 4-year CS degree into just 18 weeks in order to maximize your return on time spent working with real code. We make sure you get the chance to get your hands in the code and get messy, from your first day of coding on — with plenty of support along the way.
Full-time, dedicated teaching staff
Learn from practicing experts who are committed to your success
Unlike other bootcamps, every member of the Launch team is a full-time employee. We have no other responsibilities or distractions besides teaching you what you need to be successful and ensuring you get there. We are all-in.
Lifetime learning access and support
Stay ahead of the curve for the rest of your career
You’ll never have to worry about being out of the loop on current hiring trends and new technologies. Long after you graduate, you’ll still get access to updated course content as soon as it’s released and have a direct line to career services for the rest of, well, forever.
Upcoming immersive course schedule
Cohort
Boston #44
Enrollment ends
Feb 02, 2024
Preflight begins
Jan 01, 2024
Ignition begins
Jan 22, 2024
Cohort begins
Mar 18, 2024
Cohort ends
May 24, 2024
Upcoming virtual course schedule
Cohort
Online Part-Time #1
Enrollment ends
Jan 26, 2024
Cohort begins
Jan 22, 2024
Cohort ends