Discover Our Flexible Course Options
4 Flexible Course Options Available
All of our courses are available in four formats that range from self-learning to intensive bootcamp.
Self-Learning Upskill
Study at your own pace, in your own time, without any course meetings – just the assignments, projects, autocorrection, and peer reviews.
Requires 1 business day to register, process payment, submit verifications.
Max time to complete course: 6 months
Part-time Professional Flex
Study on a part-time basis with somewhat flexible options on course meetings. No project deadlines.
Start dates:
- 10 Sept 2024
Max time to complete course: 6 months
Intensive Bootcamp - Part Time
Study part-time in a highly structured intensive bootcamp. Attendance is required and projects have deadlines.
Start dates:
- 10 Sept 2024
Max time to complete course: 6 months
Intensive Bootcamp - Full Time
Study in a highly structured intensive bootcamp. Attendance is required and projects have deadlines.
Start dates:
- 10 Sept 2024
Max time to complete course: 3 months
Self-Learning Upskill
Meetings
- None!
Attendance and Commitment
- None!
Course Support
- Dedicated instructor support via Discord within business hours (which includes Saturday mornings Pacific time).
Career Preparation
- Not included
Part-time Professional Flex
Meetings
- Monthly course meetings on Saturdays (required)
- Standup is optional, and you’re welcome to attend Mondays to Saturdays
Attendance and Commitment
- Monthly Saturdays
- 1-50+ hours per week, depending upon your schedule.
Course Support
- Dedicated instructor support via Discord
- Optional office hours
- 1-on-1s with Program Manager quarterly
- Small group support sessions
Career Preparation
- Not included
Intensive Bootcamp - Part-time
Meetings
- Course meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15am – 4:30pm Pacific
- Standup
- Live coding sessions
- Coding collaboration workshops
- Engineering case studies
- Technical presentation of the week
- Virtual library study time
- Pair programming pods
Attendance and Commitment
- All course meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- 20 hours per week, minimum
Course Support
Dedicated instructor support via Discord
Pair programming
Career support sessions
Small group support sessions
1-on-1s with Program Manager
Optional office hours
Career Preparation
- Included
Intensive Bootcamp - Full-time
Meetings
- Course meetings Monday through Friday, 9:15am – 4:30pm Pacific
- Standup
- Live coding sessions
- Coding collaboration workshops
- Engineering case studies
- Technical presentation of the week
- Virtual library study time
- Pair programming pods
Attendance and Commitment
- All course meetings Monday through Friday
- 40 hours per week, minimum
Course Support
Dedicated instructor support via Discord
Pair programming
Career support sessions
Small group support sessions
1-on-1s with Program Manager
Optional office hours
Career Preparation
- Included
Course Meetings Explained
Daily standup meetings are conducted to kick off the day, Learners share progress since last session, discuss roadblocks, and brainstorm solutions, fostering support and goal clarity. Facilitated by program managers, these meetings ensure everyone shares updates, mirroring industry practices.
As part of the group session, a learner will tackle a coding problem, sharing their thought process to the group, inviting discussion and alternative solutions.
Students collaborate in small groups on unique timed coding challenges. Results are shared and then to reinforce their grasp of terminology and potential interview questions, a quick ‘Skills Check’ quiz is presented.
Weekly sessions explore industry-relevant technical subjects that are not typically addressed in projects, in preparation for technical interviews. Activities range from individual presentations to group work completing “new technology canvas” worksheets followed by brief presentations.
A case study is selected in advance that aligns with the program’s curriculum, learning objectives, and student expertise levels, ensuring a variety of topics. Following this, we engage in reading, analyzing, and discussing business challenges and data privacy issues, etc. fostering collaboration and diverse viewpoints.
Our virtual library offers private breakout rooms for one-on-one conversations or focused group discussions. Whether working independently or in groups, respectful communication and active listening are prioritized.
A collaborative workspace where two learners work together on the same project. Partners can readily share ideas, solve problems, and learn from each other’s coding skills.
Career Preparation Explained
Our entire program is designed to make you a great candidate. Qwasar has created a career support track and community called Technical Interview Preparation Program (TIPP), which students join in Season 2. This includes:
Interview Preparation and Practice
- Complete 10-30 technical interview role plays
- Better understand the interviewer perspective by living it
- Complete HackerRank-style challenges
- Practice answering behavioral interview questions
Data Structures and Algorithms Course
- A 4-step course focused on learning data structures and algorithms, being testing, applying and coding them, then timed exercises under pressure
- This course is unique to Qwasar and is designed to outperform straight Leetcode practice
Resume and Profile Preparation
- Technical resume help, review, and feedback
- LinkedIn profile review and feedback
- Resume and profile keyword suggestions
- Resume format requirements for optimal application responses
Technical Portfolio Development
- Develop a strong technical portfolio as you complete the progra
- Review and publish your code for your resume’s portfolio
Useful Resources
- Technical resume templates
- Behavioral interview worksheet
- “Tell me about yourself” 2-min pitch worksheet
- Job application tracking system
- TIPP community meetings and support
- Access to unique hiring platforms with jobs from companies looking for candidates without a computer science degree
Course Costs & Tuition
Course costs are below and payment is due upfront. If you have any questions about costs, please contact us directly!
Self-Learning Upskill
$500
Sale! $249
Part-time Professional Flex
$1000
Sale! $699
Intensive Bootcamp – Part Time
$2000
Sale! $1499
Intensive Bootcamp – Full Time
$2000
Sale! $1499
What’s included in the price:
- All program meetings
- All assignments and course materials: projects, coding exercises, project resources, Discord channel access
- Program support as applicable by option
- No textbooks required, no additional purchases required
Application Process
Understand how to apply and enroll.
Self-Learning Upskill
Application and verification of identity, followed by agreement to terms and conditions, then payment.
This generally takes 24 hours, and is to help ensure a safe and friendly learning community.
All Other Options
Application form submission
Behavioral and technical interview (both at once) to evaluate skill level
Admissions decision
Enrollment contract
Payment
Questions? Contact us!
For questions about this course, or to speak with one of our Program Managers, contact us via our website form.
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