Introduction
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The demand for web developers in the area totaled 1,141 unique job postings last year, according to the Nashville Technology Council's 2015 Jobs Report. While these numbers see an increase annually, many of these positions go unfilled. There simply aren't enough qualified candidates. With a surplus of tech jobs abound, the real question becomes— "Why not learn software development?"
Enter Nashville Software School (NSS)
Technology powers our economy. It's the engine that drives the future of health care, of publishing, of the music and entertainment, of logistics and nearly every other industry. And Nashville has a great need for more software developers. The lack of a deep talent pool in the field isn't a problem exclusive to this region. Many major cities across the country have the same shortage. NSS began in 2012 as a proactive approach to continuously educating and homegrowing emerging software developers in Music City.
"NSS serves a specific purpose — to train the next wave of software developers who will work in Nashville’s burgeoning technology industry." The City Paper
Our learning tracks:
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Full-Time Immersion Program
- Prepare for a career in software development. Our six-month, full-time program combines intensive learning and career preparation.
- Full-time course load with classes meeting M-F from 9am-4pm
- 6 month commitment
- Homework and class projects for nights and weekends
- Best for those willing to dedicate 6 months of their life to learning to program
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Part-Time Intensive Program
- Keep your day job. Our evening program is a more flexible (but still intensive) alternative to our full-time program.
- Part-time course load with classes meeting a couple nights a week from 6-9pm
- 1 year commitment for part-time option or 9 month commitment with a transition to full-time track after first 6 months
- Homework and class projects each week
- Best for those only able to commit evenings to learning programming
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Web Development Jumpstart
- Get a taste of development and gain a basic understanding of core web languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Part-time course load with classes meeting Mondays and Thursdays from 6-9pm + Saturdays from 9am-2pm
- 3 week commitment
- Homework and class projects each week
- Best for those looking for an introduction to development and a basic understanding of core web languages
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Professional Development Series
- Continue learning. Build new skills with our part-time evening courses - continuing education for working professional developers.
- Part-time course load with classes meeting a couple of nights a week from 6-9am
- Commitment varies course to course
- Homework and class projects each week
- Best for those looking to learn a specific programming language
Upcoming Programs
NSS courses are designed for a person with aptitude, motivation, passion and commitment who has the strong desire to learn the craft of software development. We are a training ground for new programmers as well as those looking to supplement previous computer science coursework. We also offer a professional development series for software engineers already at work in their careers who want to stay up on the latest technologies.
| Program | Type | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Web Developer Bootcamp, JavaScript And Node.JS | Bootcamp (6 months) | May 22, 2017 - November 10, 2017 | This class is underway. |
| Web Development Jumpstart | Web Development Jumpstart (3 weeks) | June 5, 2017 - June 24, 2017 | This class is full. |
| Full-Time Web Developer Bootcamp, Ruby on Rails | Bootcamp (6 months) | July 5, 2017 - December 15, 2017 | Application closed. |
| Part-Time Web Developer Bootcamp, C# And .NET | Part-time Class (12 months) | July 5, 2017 - June 22, 2018 | Application closed. |
| Web Development Jumpstart | Web Development Jumpstart (3 weeks) | August 12, 2017 - August 31, 2017 | Enroll Now |
| Full-Time Web Developer Bootcamp, C# And .NET | Bootcamp (6 months) | October 2, 2017 - March 23, 2018 | Apply Now |
| Web Development Jumpstart | Web Development Jumpstart (3 weeks) | October 23, 2017 - November 11, 2017 | Enroll Now |
NSS Grads at Work
Our students represent the many faces and places that make Nashville great. Mixed backgrounds and varying levels of experience all come together at NSS.
There truly is a power that comes in our diversity. Our graduates have collaborated and supported each other through this shared adventure of learning software development. They are primed to bring new ideas to projects and development teams. We help build key influencers in the tech community for years to come.
Check out our alumni page to see their stories.
Hover over a graduate to see details about their before and after stories.
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Adam Sheaffer
Cohort 7- Before:
- Music Business Professional
- After:
- Info. Systems Associate (Web Developer)
- Employer:
- TDOT
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Aimee Marie Knight
Cohort 4- Before:
- Marketing
- After:
- Application Software Engineer
- Employer:
- Message Systems
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Andrew Butler
Cohort 1- Before:
- After:
- Software Engineer
- Employer:
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Beck Cronin-Dixon
Cohort 7- Before:
- Event Manager
- After:
- Software Engineer
- Employer:
- Eventbrite
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Benjamin Blackburn
Cohort 3- Before:
- Music Industry
- After:
- CTO
- Employer:
- On The List
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Brian Hiatt
Cohort 6- Before:
- After:
- Junior Front End Developer
- Employer:
- NC2Media
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Dave Boling
Cohort 6- Before:
- Restaurant Manager
- After:
- Software Developer
- Employer:
- Groups360
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Dustin Moore
Cohort 1- Before:
- Archivist
- After:
- Software Engineer
- Employer:
- Kindful
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Evan Roane
Cohort 7- Before:
- Teacher
- After:
- Junior Engineer
- Employer:
- Emma
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Gerald Wakefield
Cohort 7- Before:
- Technician
- After:
- Associate Business Intelligence Analyst
- Employer:
- HealthTrust Purchasing Group
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Kristian Kanya
Cohort 5- Before:
- Ad Operations
- After:
- QA Engineer
- Employer:
- NextGxDx
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Marcus Fulbright
Cohort 1- Before:
- After:
- Software Engineer
- Employer:
- PatientFocus
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MaRisa Jackson
Cohort 5- Before:
- Event Marketer
- After:
- Software Developer
- Employer:
- GameWisp
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Matt Lummus
Cohort 4- Before:
- Student
- After:
- Node.js Developer
- Employer:
- Gener.us
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Melanie Fryman
Cohort 6- Before:
- Program Evaluator & Researcher
- After:
- Data Analyst
- Employer:
- PatientFocus
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Mike Kunkel
Cohort 3- Before:
- Woodworker
- After:
- Backend Developer
- Employer:
- Lonely Planet
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Rolando Bernal
Cohort Evening 1- Before:
- Sr. Applications Support Analyst
- After:
- Junior UX/UI Applications Developer
- Employer:
- Propel Wellness
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Shay Narang
Cohort 2- Before:
- Office Assistant
- After:
- Web Application Developer
- Employer:
- Waffle
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Shruti Sharma
Cohort 6- Before:
- Research Associate
- After:
- Software Engineer
- Employer:
- Ingram Content Group
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Zach Keller
Cohort 2- Before:
- Graphic Designer
- After:
- Designer/Developer
- Employer:
- Centresource
Who Hires our Grads
While we celebrate the journey itself, the final destination remains the same with each cohort — getting our alumni hired. Below are some of the many companies that have recognized the NSS value by adding our graduates to their teams.
