Web Development
Immersive

The Course

• What happens when I click “Apply Now?”

  After filling us in on some basic information, we’ll connect you with someone who will discuss the program with you, and get to know a little more about you.

  After our first conversation, you’ll have some work to do. You’ll need to complete our online learning program Dash to show a basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We’ll also need you to explore available web developer positions in your area, and decide which ones you might be interested in.

  In our second interview, we will review your work and your career options to make sure we can really help you reach your potential.

• Why are these skills relevant today?

  There’s never been a better time to start a career as a web developer. From startups to Fortune 100 companies, there is a consisten demand for both developers who write high-quality code and experienced problem solvers who can design creative solutions.

• What practical skills sets can I expect to have upon completion of the course?

  By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that displays as intended in modern browsers
  • Develop a back-end web application and APIs using a modern programming language and MVC web development framework, such as Rails
  • Develop a dynamic front-end to your application using a modern framework used to create single-page apps, such as Angular or Backbone
  • Consume web APIs from third-party sites like Twitter or Yelp
  • Write secure applications and deploy them to cloud services like Heroku
  • Collaborate within a team using an agile development workflow and widely-accepted collaboration practices using Git

• What can I expect to accomplish by the end of this course?

  By the end of the course, you will have:

  • Completed several individual and group projects, including one primary portfolio project
  • Learned about web development from experienced web developers
  • Networked with some of the best developers, companies, and entrepreneurs in the tech community
  • Prepared yourself with the foundational knowledge you need to begin a career of continuous learning

• Why should I take the full-time course instead of a combination of part-time courses?

  Web Development Immersive is a more robust learning experience than our part time courses and is designed for people looking to start new careers or launch their own businesses.

  Graduates of our Web Development Immersive will have a full-stack set of developer skills with a wider range of coding languages and will become part of an outcomes program that is not offered to our part-time students.

• How do I know that I’m ready for this class?

  You do not have to be an experienced developer to be in this class. Candidates will be expected to show familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript during the Admission process, but we have tools in place that can help you get ready. We will also provide you with approximately 40 hours of prework once you are admitted, to prepare you for the course.

• What does success in this class look like?

  To get the most out of this course, you have to be willing to fully immerse yourself (get it?) in the classroom environment. This means actively engaging with your instructors, classmates, and career coach, as well as taking every opportunity to apply your new skills toward real-life projects.

  We’ll help guide you through the entire process, but in order to succeed you’ll need to completely commit to your work and continuously push yourself.

• Does this course have any restrictions?

  Yes, this program is not open to enrollments for individuals who plan to take the course from the following US states: Alabama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The Remote Experience

• What will the online classroom experience be like?

  Given the fact that there are an infinite number of both real life and online distractions that may keep you from your work (cat videos, cats, etc.), we’ve developed a classroom experience that will keep you engaged at all times.

  Our lessons are broken up into micro-lectures, which teach you content in short spurts so that you can immediately break out into groups and practice applying what you’ve learned.

  We’ve modeled the course’s activities so that you’ll be able to have constant conversations with your fellow classmates, instructors, and TAs throughout the course. We also encourage students to have side conversations with each other, to better get to know their classmates and help build a sense of community.

• Who else will be in my class?

  Our students are engineers, artists, journalists, entrepreneurs, financial analysts, folks just out of college, your new best friends - individuals who are looking to start a new career in web development, and, most importantly, just as motivated and passionate as you are.

• Why would I take Web Development Immersive Remote instead of at a GA campus?

  If you’re living in or just outside of a GA metro and would have a long commute to campus, the Remote Immersive will allow you to invest more time and energy in your studies, while still pursuing Outcomes within the metro.

  And if you’re located outside one of our metro areas, WDI Remote will offer you the opportunity to work with our outcomes team to create a career plan and explore which employment options suit you best.

• What will my personal setup look like?

  You will need to have your own computer (a Mac is strongly recommended) and an external monitor (ideally 28” or bigger).

  You’ll also need access to high speed internet (wired ethernet connection is strongly recommended) and a dedicated, quiet workspace where you feel comfortable working, preferably in a private room away from zany roommates, prying family members, Kramer-like friends popping in, etc.

Financing

• What does this course cost?

  $13,500

• Do I have to pay that all at once?

  No. You can pay in a lump sum or opt into our payment plan.

• Am I eligible for financing if I currently live outside of the U.S.?

  No. Unfortunately, we are only able to offer financing plans to students living with the U.S.