Full Stack Coding Bootcamp Undergraduate Certificate

Course Descriptions

• Front-End Courses

  GIT & GITHUB Git is the de facto standard for distributed source version control and collaboration system widely adopted by the majority of software development organizations. GitHub is the most used web-based distributed version control and source code management hosting service using Git. These technologies are crucial to your contribution in the modern workplace, as well as in helping you to secure, protect, archive, and manage your source code. As such, they are also an important part of our website development program, so that every student finishes with the confidence and ability to work on a team in the modern software development environment.

  HTML 5 & CSS 3 As part of the web developer bootcamp, we'll cover how to use HTML and CSS to build a modern, professional website. To get ahead of current trends, and equip yourself with future proof knowledge, you will learn responsive techniques that are crucial for building websites in the modern, "multi-device" age.

  JAVASCRIPT JavaScript is the behavior language of the web. If you use the interactive web then you’ve interacted with content built with JavaScript. We’ll teach you how to leverage JavaScript to build full-scale web applications like those you use every day. you’ll learn industry standards, best practices, and advanced techniques that will push you to the next level.

  OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (OOP) In modern programming languages, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is the most important concept to understand. Due to the importance of OOP, it is one of the most frequently asked questions in the coding interviews. As a professional programmer, It's compulsory for you to learn these concepts and be able to apply them to your implementations.

  REACT JS React is the JavaScript library of choice when it comes to companies and developers building web applications. It’s lightweight, incredibly intuitive, and fun to use. From large enterprise applications to small personal projects, learning React will add an anchor to your skill set and help you hit the ground running as a web developer.

• Back-End Courses

  NODE JS You’ll learn all of the necessary tools to make a full web application. That includes server-side components, which will allow you to store, retrieve, and manipulate data for your users. NodeJS is an incredibly popular tool for building servers and a suite of other services. It utilizes JavaScript and its ecosystem to build powerful, dynamic, and performant backend solutions for your applications.

  EXPRESS Express is a framework that runs within Node. js that provides the means for a developer to create and maintain robust servers. It comes with many built-in features, but also has a gigantic suite of third-party add-ons that developers can use to provide better functionality, increased security, and improved speed.

  DESIGN PATTERNS The concept of Design Pattern is to solve commonly occurring problems. It is a list of descriptions or templates that addresses solutions to problems that can be used in many different situations. Design patterns are widely used by software engineering professionals, and thus it is one of the must-ask questions during the interviews. Throughout the program, you will be introduced to various design patterns and examples so that you can apply the concept to your applications.

  ALGORITHMS & DATA STRUCTURE Everything starts with the basics. In order to be able to design and implement efficient applications, you need to be able to choose the right data structure and apply effective algorithms to store and process data for your business logic. We will guide you from fundamentals to practical applications of the data structure and algorithms.

  WEB SECURITY In modern web applications and services, security is one of the most important topics. Your web application and services must be implemented with security first design to protect user data from undesired attacks. You will learn and experience secure implementations with TLS, Passport, JWT, and OWASP top 10.

  RESTful API Representational state transfer APIs (REST) opens up the capabilities for applications to integrate with each other. You will learn the best practices and principles for RESTful API design so that you can design and implement Industry-standard APIs for your web services.

  MONGO DB In the modern web landscape, data is everything. Database's ability to store, access, and remove your app’s data is essential to being a full-stack developer. We will teach you the fundamentals of data storage, management as well as setting up databases using MongoDB, one of the most popular noSQL databases today. We'll help you leverage the use of JavaScript for querying to provide data to your applications and bring them to life.

  TESTING We’ll teach you not only how to write great code, but we’ll teach you how to test it as well. A lot can go wrong when it comes to building content for the web, writing tests for your code allows you to identify and fix those problems before your users ever see them. You’ll learn how to use the Test Driven Development model of development, along with popular test suites like Jest, Postman, and Cypress, to guide your development process and write code that solves problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is this program relevant?

  Web Development is a growing and exciting field and with Westcliff’s accelerated learning, you will be trained to become a Web Developer with highly sought after skills within a short timeframe.

• Will I earn a certificate upon completion?

  Yes. You will earn a certificate when you have completed the Full Stack Bootcamp.

• Where will the classes held?

  Classes will be taught online and, in the evenings and weekends.

• Do I need to have previous programming experience in order to apply?

  No. Our bootcamp is designed to train you from the introductory level.

• What projects will I work on during this program?

  There will be 3 projects. Project 1 is a web application that will be responsive to multi-devices. Project 2 will involve integrating databases. Project 3 will be focused on using a UI library to create a robust and dynamic app that will also use databases. Throughout the bootcamp, there will be homework and assignments designed to help you practice coding. You will also work on three real-world inspired projects for your portfolio that showcase your skills and talent as a Web Developer.

• What does the class schedule look like?

  Two weeknights and a full-day on Saturdays. 

• Is the program feasible for full-time working professionals?

  Convenient scheduling makes this perfect program for full-time working professionals.

• Is this bootcamp fully-online or hybrid?

  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program will initially be held fully online. However, once conditions improve and regular classes return to campus, we will offer the program on campus as well.

• Will there be a TA available to answer questions during class time?

  Yes, there will be a TA for each class. The success of each student is a priority for Westcliff and the professors. Given it's a smaller setting than other bootcamps, you will have the support you need to succeed.

• Does this bootcamp earn any credits towards my degree?

  Yes, it does. Upon completion of the Bootcamp program, Bachelor students will receive 18 credits, and Master and Doctorate students will receive 12 credits toward their degree program.