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Job-Ready Software Engineer

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Early Deposit Deadline 1 (and $1000 discount):

09/06/2024

Early Deposit Deadline 2 (and $500 discount):

09/06/2024

FULL TIME

- 3 Months

Self-paced content with dedicated 1 on 1 Mentor and unlimited collaboration with fellow students via Zoom and Slack.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Early Deposit Deadline 1 (and $1000 discount):

09/06/2024

Early Deposit Deadline 2 (and $500 discount):

09/06/2024

PART TIME

- 6 Months

Self-paced content with dedicated 1 on 1 Mentor and unlimited collaboration with fellow students via Zoom and Slack.

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Curriculum Modules

Coding is a different skill than "job searching", especially "career changing", which is why we include both a "Software Engineering" track and a "Career Development" track in our program's curriculum. The central principle of Parsity is to get you building real software.

Pre Work

Software Engineering

Module 1

JavaScript Fundamentals

Understand how the JavaScript engine reads your code, how any piece of JavaScript will run, and read and write any JavaScript.

Module 2

The Browser Environment

Review CSS elements and learn the 5 main ways to select HTML elements to style them.

Module 3

JSON and APIs

JSON, JavaScript Object Notation, was directly inspired by JavaScript's syntax for creating objects! Focus on how to use AJAX and window.fetch to request data from an API.

Module 4

MV Design Pattern

Understand how the Model, View, and Controller separate the logic and data of models from the user’s view

Module 5

Typescript Foundation

Learn a typed superset of JavaScript with an additional layer of type checking. TypeScript is designed to develop large applications and transcompiles to JavaScript.

Module 6

React with NextJS

Define, explain and utilize functional JavaScript, then learn how React can simplify and enhance your processes, particularly in front-end development.

Module 7

Redux

Redux is a state management library that will let us use some global state that ALL components can access easily.

Module 8

Front End Hackathon

Collaborate on a Git/Github project utilizing learned strategies and feature branches.

Module 9

Node

Make the switch to learning and understand back-end development using a fast, event-driven single threaded server.

Module 10

Express, Mongo

Understand a new web application server framework designed for building single page, multipage and hybrid web applications, and add Mongo data.

Module 11

Authentication, Full Stack

Understand middleware and passport, learning how to contain users and encrypted passwords.

Module 12

Cloud

Discover how cloud allows developers to focus on building applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

the underlying infrastructure.

Module 13

RAG/AI

Build an end to end system using Retrieval Augmented Generation. You'll build an agent-based chat app to "talk" with a knowledge base of documents.

Learn testing, observability and how to build and ship real products with AI.

Module 14

Agile Project

Solo or collaborative project to create a simplified CRM system.

Module 15

Individual Capstone

Strategize new skillsets to build a functional full-stack application to submit as your final project.

Module 16

CS Fundamentals

Prepare for graduation and the working world by creating resumes, cover letters, and strong social media presence while participating in mock interviews and career preparation meetings.

Career Development

Module 1

Goal Setting

Changing careers is a massive life step. In this first "Career Development" module, we help you organize a framework of personal goals which will eventually help shape your career search. As a career changer, we're dedicated to helping you transform your whole self, not just your skills.

Module 2

How to Focus When Learning to Code

As you embark on this journey of learning a new skill and taking on a new idenity, we'll walk through practical stategies on focus and productivity to keep the momentum going through the program and into your new career.

Module 3

Networking Pt. 1

An introduction to "Trust-Based Networking" based on examples from alumni networking successes. You'll use different networking strategies, like this one, throughout the program to open yourself up to job opportunities.

Module 4

Networking Pt. 2 & LinkedIn

How to leverage & network over LinkedIn and email communications. This includes LinkedIn profile best practices and creating a networking purpose (your "why").

Module 5

Network Planning & Tools (+ Technical Mentors Intro)

What are the best places to network, how and when? You will learn to utilize powerful networking tools such as: networking specific SMART goals, creating network maps, and more.

Module 6

Resumes & Cover Letters Pt. 1

Learn the four common resume formats and when/how they should be used (chronological, combination, functional and human voiced).

Module 7

Resumes & Cover Letters Pt. 2

In-depth review of resumes and cover letter templates with examples of relevant real-life resumes and cover letters.

Module 8

SEO for Your Resume

Learn about how Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is used and how Search Engine Optimization (SEO) of your resume affects your job sarch.

Module 9

Job Search Tool Kit

How you should approach contract-to-hire work, understand & leverage your recruiter relationship, and how to tackle salary negotiations.

Module 10

The Job Search Plan

Learn step-by-step how to get a connection at any company and land a job quickly after graduation. We will use actual examples for case studies.

Module 11

1 on 1 Career Coaching Sessions Begin

Once you meet the requirements and are officially graduated, we work with you to set-up your Career Coaching sessions. These sessions will build on the materials/resources covered in Career Development during the program. You will set up a schedule and organized system that will help you tackle, applications, networking, and continued work around programming.

Tuition Options

No gimmicks or ISA's - just one low, transparent fee.

Invest once, and build a career at the intersection of software + AI.

Pay $0 upfront

Through Ascent, you can take out a loan for up to the full price of tuition, and choose to make no payments until graduation. Apply to learn more.

Pay $9,200 upfront

One low, gimmick-free, upfront payment, 43% off full tuition, will cover the entirety of your tuition AND 1 on 1 coaching for a full 12 months.

How to Apply

Pay Deposit Early (Optional)

At any point during the admissions process, you can pay the $986 deposit to hold your spot in an upcoming program.

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Apply to

Parsity

Simply fill out our online application and share a few details about yourself and why you want to change careers. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

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Complete Code Challenge

As soon as you fill out an application, you'll receive instructions on how to take our JavaScript Admissions...

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Enroll Upon Acceptance

Upon acceptance, we'll give you a few days to pay your deposit ($986) which will hold your spot until tuition is...

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How to Apply

Complete the Application

Fill out your information here to apply and receive next step information.

Complete Code Challenge

As soon as you apply, you'll receive instructions on how to take our JavaScript Admissions Code Challenge. If you're not ready, we'll give you prep course information!

Enroll Upon Acceptance

Upon acceptance, we'll send you an invoice or set up financing, then you're ready to begin Pre-Work and Onboarding immediately!

A 1 on 1 Mentor to Guide You

From day 1, you'll be matched with an expert Software Engineering mentor who will walk you through every step of the curriculum via regular 1 on 1 video meetings. After graduation, you'll do the same with a Career Services mentor until you land your first job.

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Become aJob-Ready Software Engineer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

FULL TIME

OCTOBER 14, 2024

PART TIME

Curriculum Modules

Pre Work

Software Engineering

Career Development

Tuition Options

Pay $0 upfront

Pay $9,200 upfront

How to Apply

Pay Deposit Early (Optional)

Apply to

Parsity

Complete Code Challenge

Enroll Upon Acceptance

How to Apply

Complete the Application

Complete Code Challenge

Enroll Upon Acceptance

A 1 on 1 Mentor to Guide You

Launch and grow your coding career, faster.

Become a
Job-Ready Software Engineer