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This bootcamp will be live online (i.e. synchronous).
Overview
What you'll learn
The Web Developer Bootcamp is a 12-month, evening and weekend program. The curriculum teaches the skills and technologies required to become a full-stack software developer. The core technologies that students use in this course are the three standard languages of the web: HTML, CSS and JavaScript. This course prepares students to work and build the full-stack code associated with websites, web apps and hybrid mobile applications.
Front-end development with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and React framework
Server-side development with Python and the Django framework
Web application development and design
Application deployment and management
Skills necessary to join a development team as a junior developer
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Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday M/T: 6PM - 9:30PM CT | S: 9AM-2PM CT -
Location
This class is live online (i.e. synchronous).
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Dates
April 3, 2023 - March 21, 2024 -
Tuition
$13,125
See below for detailed information on payment options, including Opportunity Tuition, Payment Plans, and Financing.
Syllabus
Front-End Development Foundations
The first half of this course covers the materials in the Front-End Development Foundations.
Back-end: Python And Django
The second half of this course covers back-end development with Python And Django.
Student Experience
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Bailey Dennis
Graduated 2021
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Brittany Garrett
Graduated 2022
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Colin Chevalier
Graduated 2022
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Wendell Patton, Jr.
Graduated 2021
Requirements
Student prerequisite knowledge/experience
At least 18 years of age
American citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
Due to regulatory constraints, we are unable to accept students residing in the state of California at this time.
High school diploma (or equivalent) or a passing score on our ATB test (approved by DPSA).
Hardware/Software
Personal laptop meeting our hardware requirements. See this blog post for full details of our laptop specs.
Accepted students will be given requirements for software to be downloaded. Most of that software will not have any cost as the class will focus on teaching web development using open source technologies. For students using Macbook Pros, you may be required to purchase additional software for the server-side portion (2nd half) of the bootcamp that will cost $100 or less. Instructors will advise which tools need to be downloaded after class begins.
Other Considerations
All accepted students will be assigned pre-work that is expected to be completed in the weeks prior to the first class session. We target having classes full approximately six weeks before the first week of class in order to give students time to complete the pre-work on a part-time basis.
This class does not require prior professional or academic experience in programming. However, if you have no prior exposure to HTML, CSS or, JavaScript (or other programming languages), we suggest pursuing basic self-study or an introductory class such as our Web Development Jumpstart to explore your aptitude and interest in using these tools. You don’t necessarily need to pursue self-study prior to applying, but we do suggest you give yourself time to investigate your interest in coding prior to interviewing or at least prior to when you might receive an offer. Your comfort with this career direction based on hands-on exploration can be an important “tie-breaker” when it comes to making decisions as to who gets offers to enroll in the class.
Skills
Structured Thinking
Curiosity
Demonstrated Self-Motivated Learning
Schedule
Monday and Tuesday - 3.5 hours of instruction
Saturday - 5 hours of instruction
Group Study - 3.5 hours (any day between Wednesday and Friday, your preference)
Expected weekly out-of-class hours - 12
Tuition
There are two tuition plans at NSS: Standard Tuition or Nashville Opportunity Tuition. A limited number of grants and scholarships are also available for students from underrepresented groups.
Standard Tuition
Tuition for this Part-time Web Developer Bootcamps is $13,125. (Read this blog post for more information on our recent tuition increase - effective for bootcamps starting February 2023 and later.)
We request a $5,000 deposit on acceptance of our offer of admission. The balance is due at enrollment on the first day of class. You may also elect to pay the balance during the twelve months of the program through an approved payment plan, as discussed below. With each payment option, you retain the flexibility to apply to take the second half of the program during the day. See below for other financing and more detailed payment options.
Nashville Opportunity Tuition
There are five seats available in each evening bootcamp under the Nashville Opportunity Tuition.
Our Nashville Opportunity Tuition allows you to defer most of the cost of your training until you graduate and go to work as a software developer. You will pay us $1,500 as a tuition deposit on acceptance to the program and then nothing more until after graduation.
This program is a mutual risk-sharing program between NSS and the Student. NSS invests in the student through a scholarship and through deferring the balance of the student's tuition until the student a) graduates and b) becomes employed as a developer. Until those conditions are met, the student does not owe NSS the tuition balance.
Once you go to work using the skills you learned at NSS, we'll work out a payment plan for you to reimburse NSS. We also have a limited number of partner companies that are willing to reimburse part or all of your tuition.
- Initial tuition deposit of $1,500, due on acceptance of our offer of admission
- $2,500 scholarship
- $9,125 tuition balance to be repaid on employment as outlined above
Selection criteria for the Nashville Opportunity Tuition includes:
- Limited to Nashville area residents or individuals who grew up in Nashville/Middle Tennessee and have strong family and personal connections to the area
- Limited to students that are committed to staying in Middle Tennessee post-graduation
- Priority is given to students whose economic circumstances would otherwise prevent them attending Nashville Software School
- Priority is also given to individuals from groups that are under-represented in tech careers (e.g. women, Veterans, Black individuals, etc.)
Financing/Payment Plans
Payment Plans
We offer three standard payment plans for evening students on outlined below. We can also customize a payment plan to suit your needs - the primary requirement is that we be fully paid on or before your graduation.
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Option 1
Full payment up-front. We offer a $625 discount if you pay before the first evening of class. (Scholarship and student loan recipients are not eligible for the discount for early payment.)
Your cost is $12,500
- $5,000 initial deposit upon your acceptance into the program, in order to hold your seat.
- $7,500 balance is due on or before the first day of class - if you make all payments by check or cash.
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Option 2
Initial deposit plus two payments. NSS is fully paid by the seventh month of class.
Your cost is $13,125.
- $5,000 initial deposit upon your acceptance into the program, in order to hold your seat.
- $2,000 payment due on or before the first day of class.
- $6,125 payment due on or before the first day of the second half of the program (i.e. the beginning of your seventh month in the program).
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Option 3
Initial deposit plus monthly payments. NSS is fully paid by the time you graduate.
Your cost is $13,375.
- $5,000 initial deposit upon your acceptance into the program, in order to hold your seat.
- $1,000 payment due on or before the first day of class.
- $737.50 per month for 10 months starting with the second month of the program.
Scholarships
We have available a limited number of scholarships between $2,000 and $5,000 for high potential students with economically disadvantaged backgrounds or from groups that are underrepresented in technology careers.
Student Loans
To provide additional financing options and support for our students, we've partnered with Climb Credit and Sallie Mae. We encourage you to consider both options and choose the one right for you. Both are free to apply!
*Please note that your deposit cannot be included in your loan (i.e. you cannot borrow the full tuition cost) and funds cannot be borrowed to cover living expenses.
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Climb Credit provides simple, fast, and affordable loans to help you meet your career and financial goals. Climb Credit offers fixed interest rates on 36-month terms (subject to approval). To learn more and apply, click here.
Details for Web Development:
- Deposit due to NSS: $1,500*
- Maximum amount you can borrow for the program: $11,625
- Length of Loan: 36 months
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The Smart Option Student Loan* can help you cover tuition costs. You can choose from multiple repayment options that help you while you're in school. To learn more, click here.
*This loan is available for tuition only and will not cover additional funds for living expenses, like housing and transportation.
Details for Web Development:
- Deposit due to NSS: $1,500*
- Maximum amount you can borrow for the program: $11,625
- Length of Loan: Tenor up to 10 years
Applicants should reference the administrative processing code 609570-00 when contacting Sallie Mae.
*Please note that your deposit cannot be included in your loan (i.e. you cannot borrow the full tuition cost) and funds cannot be borrowed to cover living expenses.