Full-Time Web Developer Bootcamp

This bootcamp will be live online (i.e. synchronous).

Overview

What you'll learn

The Web Developer Bootcamp is a six-month, full-time program. The curriculum teaches the skills and technologies required to become a full-stack software developer. For most of our students this course is also their introduction to programming. 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 front-end 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


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

  • Bre Coach

    Graduated 2021

  • Kylie Anyce Bearden

    Graduated 2021

  • Myriam Chevalier

    Graduated 2022

  • Wade Bradford

    Graduated 2022


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 prior to the start of class. It is not expected that any such software will have a cost as the class will focus on teaching web development using open source technologies.

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


Tuition

There are two tuition plans at NSS: Standard Tuition or Nashville Opportunity Tuition. Out of 25 seats in each cohort at NSS, our goal is to have at least 12 be Opportunity Students and the remainder paying standard tuition. A limited number of grants and scholarships are also available for students from underrepresented groups.


Standard Tuition

Tuition for this full-time Web Developer Bootcamp is $13,125.

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 six months of the program through an approved payment plan, as discussed below. See below for other financing and payment options.


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.)
  • A limited number of cost-of-living stipends are available on a needs-driven basis to Opportunity Students during the final 3 months of the program.

Financing/Payment Plans

Payment Plans

If you are paying for regular tuition out-of-pocket, there are two payment options:

  • Pay the full tuition before the first day of class and receive a $625 discount. (Scholarship and student loan recipients are not eligible for the discount for early payment.)
  • Pay the required deposit on offer acceptance and then 50% of the tuition balance on the first day of class. The remaining 50% of tuition will be due halfway through the course (i.e, 3 months after enrollment).

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.

  • Climb Credit Financing Student Loans Climb Credit Verified Partner School

    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
    Loan Application
  • Sallie Mae

    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
    Loan Application

    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.