REAL-WORLD TRAINING FOR TODAY’S AI-DRIVEN CAREERS
Learn How To Learn In An AI-augmented World
Nashville Software School is a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to helping you take your next, or first, career step with confidence. Whether you’re an individual launching or advancing a career, or an employer upskilling your team, we provide the practical, instructor-led training needed to thrive in the reality of today’s tech careers.
Over 550 Employers Have Hired NSS Graduates
Join The Companies Growing With NSS Talent
Launch and grow your career with Nashville’s nonprofit tech career accelerator.
Join a community that learns together in real-time, online classrooms through hands-on projects—including the effective use of generative AI tools—designed to get you job-ready or promotion-ready.
Our Mission:
We prepare adults with the aptitude and motivation for careers in software development, data analytics, data science, and data engineering.
As a community-centered nonprofit, we are committed to growing diversity in Nashville’s tech scene by creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in tech. Our success is powered by a dedicated network of students, alumni, and local employers helping each other learn and grow.
Hear from Alumni and Employers on our podcast, Stories From The Hackery
Real Stories From The People Powering The NSS Community
Software Development | Alumni
USING AGENTIC AI ON THE JOB
Drew Goodman & Ripal Patel of Purity Health discuss climbing the AI learning curve.
Data Engineering | Alumni
ALUMNI FORGE A PATH
Teresa Whitesell & Joshua Rio-Ross on why Data Engineering is in demand.
Hiring Insights
HIRING JR. DEVELOPERS IN THE AGE OF AI
Fletcher Watson & David Andrews on why startups should still hire juniors.
Software Development | Alumni
UNLOCK GENERATIVE AI’S CODING POTENTIAL
Spencer Sharpe & Jack Parsons discuss how NSS alumni leverage GenAI in software development.
Data Engineering
DATA-DRIVEN FUTURE: AI & ENGINEERING
Charlie Apigian explores the intersection of AI, engineering, and the need for continuous learning.
Software Development | Alumnus
LEVERAGING AI TO BUILD A SAAS APPLICATION
Jordan Rosas shares insights on using AI tools to develop modern software applications.
Education & AI
EVOLVING OUR TEACHING FOR THE AI AGE
Steve Brownlee discusses how Nashville Software School is adapting its software develpoment curriculum for the age of AI.
Data Engineering
WHY DATA ENGINEERING IS IN DEMAND
Jason Turan explains why data engineering is the critical engine behind AI success.
Learning Programs
Hands-on Training Equipping You For All Stages Of An AI-augmented Career
Introductions
Software
Development
Jumpstart
Get a taste of development and gain a basic understanding of core web languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Part
Time
3
Weeks
Analytics
Jumpstart
Get a taste of data analytics and gain a basic understanding of Python, Jupyter Notebook, and SQL.
Part
Time
3
Weeks
Statistics
For
Data Science
Get a hands-on introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics for the field of data science.
Part
Time
6
Weeks
Career Launch
FULL STACK
WEB DEVELOPMENT
BOOTCAMP
FULL TIME
Prepare for a career in software development. Our program combines intensive learning and career preparation.
Full
Time
6
Months
FULL STACK
WEB DEVELOPMENT
BOOTCAMP
PART TIME
Keep your day job. Our evening program is an alternative to our full-time program, from the intensive learning to career preparation.
Part
Time
12
Months
DATA
ANALYTICS
BOOTCAMP
FULL TIME
Train for a career in analytics or business intelligence and learn to apply statistical reasoning using common analytics tools.
Full
Time
15
Weeks
DATA
ANALYTICS
BOOTCAMP
PART TIME
Train for a career in analytics or business intelligence and learn to apply statistical reasoning using common analytics tools.
Part
Time
6
Months
DATA
SCIENCE
BOOTCAMP
Train for a career in data science through hands-on experience in data engineering and analytics.
Part
Time
9
Months
Professional Development
Class Schedule
Introductions
| Program | Type | Format | Dates | ||
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| Analytics Jumpstart | Evening(3 weeks) | Live Online | February 7 - February 26, 2026 | Registration is closed. | |
| Software Development Jumpstart | Evening(3 weeks) | Live Online | March 7 - March 25, 2026 | Registration is closed. |
Career Launch
| Program | Type | Format | Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Full-Time Data Analytics Bootcamp
|
Day (15 Weeks) | Live Online |
Updated Dates!
March 9, 2026 -June 19, 2026 |
Applications are closed. | |
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Part-Time Data Analytics Bootcamp
|
Evening (6 months) | Live Online |
Updated Dates!
March 10, 2026 -August 27, 2026 |
Applications are closed. | |
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Full-Time Web Developer Bootcamp
Python And Django |
Day (6 months) | Live Online |
May 4, 2026 - October 23, 2026 |
Apply Now | |
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Part-Time Web Developer Bootcamp
Python And Django |
Evening (12 months) | Live Online |
July 6, 2026 - July 8, 2027 |
Apply Now |
Professional Development
| Program | Type | Format | Dates |
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Forbes Advisor
Forbes Advisor awarded NSS as the Best Web Developer Bootcamp, the Best Full-stack Bootcamp for Intensive Learning, the Best Online Web Development Bootcamp for Beginners, and the Best Data Analytics Bootcamp for Students on a Budget in the U.S.