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Master Software Engineering at App Academy

Transform your career with our comprehensive software engineering program. Join the only bootcamp with built-in tech residency and graduate job-ready in 6 months or less.

  • 4.84/5 Rating from 750+ Alumni
  • Graduate in 6 months or less
  • Built-in Tech Residency (Exclusive)
  • Job Guaranteed
  • 7 Core Modules + 3 Specializations
August 2024 Program Enhancements

Train for Software Engineering on Your Terms

Our Software Engineering Program gives you a job-ready path with flexible options that don’t sacrifice quality. Powered by Coding Temple, this program builds your expertise in Python, JavaScript, React, and back-end frameworks — and guarantees you’ll land a software engineering role after graduation or your tuition is refunded. Whether you choose our live, part-time track or a flexible blended learning path, you’ll graduate with hands-on experience and a portfolio that proves your skills.

Gain Expertise in Full-Stack Development

Stand out with hundreds of hours of practical experience in front-end and back-end technologies, including React, Flask, and SQL, to build real-world applications.

Thrive with Mastery-Based Engineering Learning

Our instructional approach helps you develop critical programming skills in a challenging, supportive environment that builds confidence from day one.

Build a Portfolio That Gets You Hired

Design and launch capstone projects of your own, plus dozens of guided builds, to showcase your skills to future employers.

Launch a Software Engineering Career with Confidence

Get career coaching, interview prep, and lifetime support to help you land your dream engineering role — all backed by our job guarantee.

A FEW OF THE 2,000+ COMPANIES WHERE OUR GRADS WORK

We’ve Got Your Back

Beyond class hours — even on weekends — you’ll get live support and on-demand help from our instructors and teaching assistants. You’ll also have access to student success managers, career coaches, and a dedicated community of fellow learners so you never feel stuck. We’re here to guide you through every challenge, every step of the way.

Your Learning Journey

Blended Learning Track

Duration: Up to 6 months
Schedule: Flexible, self-paced
Time Commitment: 20 hrs/week
Start: Anytime

Get the best of both worlds — the flexibility to learn at your own pace with a clear 6-month timeline and access to live sessions, mentorship, and hands-on help whenever you need it. Ideal for learners balancing other commitments.

What Makes Us Different

We go beyond the basics — giving you real-world experience, industry certification prep, and cutting-edge tools to set you apart. From live team projects in our Tech Residency to a massive network of hiring partners through LaunchPad, you’ll graduate ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced tech landscape.

Your first real dev team experience working on live security projects

Access to 40,000+ employers and 5,000+ real-world security challenges

Modern security tools and intelligent automation are integrated throughout

No expiration on career services

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Become a Software Engineer

Get trained for the job you actually want

Change your career with a click

This won't be a solo journey

With Coding Temple’s roster of experts, you’ll be backed by a dedicated team that’s with you every step of the way. From instructors to student success managers and career coaches, you’ll have constant support while collaborating with your classmates on hands-on projects.

Instructors

Industry pros who bring deep  expertise and real-world experience to guide you through every module.

Career Coaches

Specialists who work with you one-on-one to build your resume, prep for interviews, and land your dream tech job.

Student Success Managers

Your personal cheerleaders who help you stay on track, manage your schedule, and make the most of your learning journey.

Peer Collaboration

Collaborate with fellow learners who will team up with you to solve challenges, share insights, and grow together.

Master the Complete Software Engineering Stack

Graduate ready for these high-demand roles: Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Web Developer, Full-stack Developer, Backend Developer, Application Developer, Game Developer, DevOps Engineer.

Learn industry-standard tools and technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Bootstrap, Python, Flask, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Docker, GraphQL.

Core Curriculum

Get oriented in the AI landscape and understand how modern AI systems are built and used in the real world. Explore key AI concepts, tools, and the development environment you’ll use throughout the program.

Level up your Python skills and learn how to work with the data that powers AI applications. Master advanced data structures, file handling, and data processing techniques essential for building AI systems.

Learn how to store, query, and manage the data that sits at the heart of every real application. Master SQL fundamentals, database design, and data modeling for production AI systems.

Understand how modern applications talk to each other, and start building the connective tissue of the web. Learn HTTP protocols, API design principles, and how to consume and build RESTful services.

Build fast, production-quality APIs with one of Python’s most powerful modern frameworks. Master FastAPI to create high-performance, scalable backend services that power AI applications.

Create interactive, user-facing interfaces for your AI projects — no frontend background required. Use Streamlit to build web apps that showcase your AI models and deliver real value to users.

Go beyond prompting and start building AI systems that understand meaning, not just keywords. Master embeddings, vector databases, and retrieval techniques that form the backbone of modern AI applications.

Build AI systems grounded in real data, then package and ship them like a professional engineer. Master Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Docker deployment to deliver production-ready AI solutions.

Bring everything together and build a full, deployable AI-powered application from scratch. Design, develop, and deploy a complete AI application that demonstrates your mastery of the entire program.

Tech Residency

Get hands-on experience as a developer. Tackle real-life coding problems, enhancing your critical thinking and coding skills. Apply agile development methods, mirroring industry-standard practices. Receive and implement feedback from mentors and peers to refine your skills.

Tech Residency Experience

Work on live projects for actual companies in an Agile team setting. Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives. Receive code reviews from professional developers. Use the same tools and workflows as professional development teams. Build a portfolio of real, production applications.

Invest in Your Future

Financing Options

We believe finances shouldn’t hold you back from launching your software engineering career. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans, including zero-deposit options, deferred tuition, and upfront discounts to fit your budget and goals.

Most Savings & Most Popular

Total tuition before discount

$10,000

Discount

-$6,500

Paid at enrollment

$3,500

Pay up front and save $6.5k on tuition

$10,000

$3,500

Most Flexible

Total tuition before discount

$280/mo

Discount

-$91/mo

Installment Period

36 months

Deposit

$189/mo

0% interest and no credit check

$280/mo

$189/mo

Enroll now, pay later. No deposit required.

$10,000

$6,000

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Our Application Process

We’ve designed a process that helps us understand you, your motivations, and your goals. Our process encourages diversity by providing a fair playing field regardless of your background. We look forward to meeting you!

01

Submit Application

Quick 5-minute online application

02

Admissions Interview

Speak with our admissions team


03

Choose Your Path

Select Part-Time Live or Blended Learning


04

Secure Your Spot

Enroll and begin your transformation

FAQs

Questions, Concerns or something else?

What makes App Academy's Software Engineering program different?

We’re the only bootcamp with a built-in tech residency, giving you real development team experience before graduation. Combined with our comprehensive curriculum powered by CodingTemple’s proven methodology, LaunchPad platform access to 40,000+ employers, AI-enhanced learning workflows, and lifetime career support, you’ll graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience that sets you apart.

Do I need prior programming experience?

No prior experience is required. Our curriculum starts with fundamentals and progressively builds to advanced concepts. William M., one of our featured graduates, had “no previous coding experience” but now works as a successful software engineer. What matters most is motivation, commitment, and willingness to learn.

What's included in the Tech Residency?

You’ll work on real projects for actual companies, participate in Agile development processes, receive professional code reviews, and build a portfolio of live applications – all while still in the program. This gives you actual professional development experience that you can honestly discuss with employers.

Ready to change your life?

Become a Software Engineer. Build skills that get you hired.