Take the next step in your software development career

The Coding Boot Camp at the University of Sydney |

Learn to code part-time

  • Global network: Gain access to a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
  • Participant success: Stay on track with 24/7 on-demand academic support.
  • Innovative curriculum: Explore the latest AI coding tools, Python fundamentals, object-oriented programming, and Typescript.
  • Respected credentials: Earn a Statement of Completion from a recognized university.

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Next start date:

18 November

Time to complete:

24 weeks, part-time

Live online classes:

9 hours per week

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Learn to code with an updated, modern curriculum — we’ll support you at every step

Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional, we are dedicated to helping you succeed. As you prepare to start, switch, or upgrade your career, we will support your learning journey with unparalleled services and resources, and we will continue to support you in your professional life. No previous programming skills are required to apply.

  • Learn to solve common algorithms used in technical interviews, get exclusive insight into industry hiring practices, and build the skills and experience to ace the technical interview.
  • Benefit from learner support available 24/7, 365 days a year.
  • Connect with engaged trainers, tutors, and peers for academic support.
  • Access additional academic services in select boot camps.

Increase your earning potential

Web development is one of the fastest-growing careers in today’s economy, with jobs in the field projected to grow by 13.7% from 2021 through 2026.1

1Labour Market Insights, 2022

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Further your career

Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you learn in your program to advance your career by assisting you in developing a strong portfolio, a polished resume, and sharp interview skills. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.

Innovative curriculum. In-demand skills.

The rigorous boot camp curriculum is delivered through high-quality coursework and live, online classes led by trainers who are fully vetted by the university. All trainers are assessed for not only their experience in the field, but also their ability to successfully communicate software development concepts to course participants in an online environment. Trainers deliver a quality, up-to-date curriculum and offer one-on-one guidance throughout the program.

The curriculum is designed to equip you with specialized skills that can prepare you for the next step in your career as a software developer. Boost your portfolio and stand out from the competition with AI coding tools, object-oriented programming, and Python and Typescript fundamentals.

Learn fundamental concepts of software development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python fundamentals, and AI tools like GitHub Copilot. 

Portfolio project: Build a client-side application using third-party APIs.

Work with servers, databases, and other back-end technologies, such as SQL databases, prompt engineering, and Node.js.

Portfolio project: Engineer your first full stack application.

Develop a set of specialized skills using NoSQL databases, create full-stack applications using React, and learn computer science fundamentals like object-oriented programming, demonstrated with Python.

Portfolio project: Create a MERN stack single-page application.

Now you’re ready

By the time you complete the boot camp, you will have mastered in-demand skills, built an impressive portfolio of software development projects, and earned a valuable Statement of Completion.

Learn on Your Schedule

This part-time program is designed for working adults, course participants, and busy professionals.
It combines flexible online content with live virtual classes held outside of business hours.

Time to complete24 weeks
Live classes9 hrs/week
Homework & projects 20+ hrs/week
Class time3 weekday evenings
(3 hrs/class)

Invest in your career. Explore financial options.

24-Month interest-free payment plan

Once approved, you’ll pay your deposit and split the remaining tuition over 24 monthly instalments with zero interest.

Pay in full discount

Pay in full at the time of enrolment and receive $1,000 AUD off your total fee.

Alumni discount

Alumni are eligible for a $750 AUD discount.

Interest-free payment plan

Pay a non-refundable deposit and split the rest of your tuition into monthly instalments with no interest.

Important Note: Any loan arrangement you enter with Study Loans Australia Pty Ltd, or any other third party, is an arrangement directly between you and the loan provider; any loan you receive is not provided by either edX Boot Camps or the University Sydney. Neither edX Boot Camps nor the University Sydney receive any commissions or payments for referral or successful loan applications. The lender’s loan approval criteria will apply and you should consider the terms and conditions of any loan carefully. We are not credit advisors. We make no representations about whether you will be given a loan or whether a loan will be suitable for you, and recommend you seek your own independent advice before entering into any loan arrangement. We are not responsible for representations made to you by any credit provider.

What boot camp participants are saying

  • “I decided to go with this boot camp because of the University of Sydney support. I believe that really helped to improve my first job chances. As I come from a different industry, I’m pretty confident to say that this boot camp helped to change the course of my life.”

    Antonio G.
  • “I chose to attend the program because I was looking to change my career, and hoping to work in the tech industry. It was a very tough 24-week program, but it’s definitely worth it. It’s a very rewarding industry with lots of potential, now I will always have a goal to work toward and enjoy what I do for a living.”

    Yi-Ling L.
  • “The Career Services are an excellent part of the course … Having a resource attached to the course that focuses on getting you employment-ready by reviewing all your key careers materials gave me great confidence to apply for roles that I probably wouldn’t have.”

    Mark W.

A powerful educational partnership

About the University of Sydney

A history of thinking forward

The University of Sydney was founded in 1850 on the principle of providing people from all backgrounds with the opportunity to realise their potential to make a positive impact in the world through education. The University’s regular ranking in the top 50 universities worldwide reflects our outstanding reputation (QS World University Rankings 2020). Our community includes more than 70,000 students, 8,100 staff and 350,000 alumni in more than 170 countries.

We’re also a world-renowned research institution, with 100 percent of our research ranked at world standard or above by the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia report. Our research is driven by the big picture and a desire to make a positive impact. We tackle problems by looking at them from all angles, combining expertise and talents of scholars from many disciplines.

Our founding principle as Australia’s first university was that we would be a modern and progressive institution. It’s an ideal we still hold dear today.

The Coding Boot Camp is a collaboration between the University of Sydney and edX.

About edX

edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.

The next coding boot camp starts 18 November.

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