Software Engineering Immersive: LA

Yes! Upon passing this course, you will receive a signed certificate of completion. Thousands of GA alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our 19K+ hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. GA’s tech programs are well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum and partner with us to train their own teams.

SEI students come from all walks of life but share one common mission: They are passionate about launching a career in tech by gaining an in-demand, technical skill set. We see career-changers from diverse professional backgrounds, including sales, marketing, project management, finance, and many more. Most are aiming to secure jobs as software engineers or web developers, while others may be looking to combine past experience with a new skill set to enter more specialized roles.

This is a beginner-friendly program with no prerequisites, although many students have engaged in self-learning previously or have worked at tech startups or in tech-adjacent roles. Whether you’re new to the field or you’re looking to formalize your practice, our curriculum helps you gain fluency in the programming languages, frameworks, and libraries that modern employers demand and put them to work on the path to a new career in the field.

Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this coding bootcamp is a good fit for you.

Here are just some of the benefits Immersive students can expect at GA:

• Expert instruction in the skills you need to enter the workforce as a junior full-stack web developer.

• Self-paced pre-work to explore software engineering fundamentals help you hit the ground running on day one of class.

• Robust coursework, including expert-vetted lesson decks, project toolkits, and more. Refresh and refine your knowledge throughout your professional journey as needed.

• A professional-grade portfolio of projects taken from concept to completion — each mirroring real problems that engineers face — that allows you to showcase the breadth of your technical skills to employers.

• Individual feedback and guidance from instructors and TAs during office hours. Stay motivated and make the most of your experience with the help of GA’s dedicated team.

• Dedicated career services to help you navigate your personal job search experience, from technical challenges, to salary negotiation, and more.

• Technical interview prep, including resume reviews, mock interviews, and whiteboarding practice.

• Exclusive access to alumni discounts, networking events, and career workshops.

• A GA course certificate to showcase your new skill set on LinkedIn.

• Connections with a professional network of instructors and peers that lasts well beyond the course. The global GA community can help you navigate and succeed in the field.

For your capstone project, you’ll mimic a team-client interaction, collaborating to build and deploy a full-stack application that fulfills provided specs. The final result will integrate functionality from a third-party API.

Throughout this Immersive, you’ll also compile a portfolio of solo and group projects designed to reinforce what you’ve learned in each unit. Gain hands-on experience building and deploying front-end and full-stack applications with a variety of languages and frameworks.

Software Engineering Immersive is for learners who are committed to making a career change.
Front-End Web Development offers a popular “starter” option for those who are curious about careers in tech or want to work more effectively with technical stakeholders. JavaScript Development offers a further deep dive into the world’s most popular programming language.

It’s up to you! Our remote courses offer a learning experience that mirrors GA’s on-campus offerings but allow you to learn from the comfort of home. If you don’t live near a GA campus, have a busy travel schedule, or just want to save yourself the commute, a remote course could be a good option for you, if available in your market. You’ll still get access to the expert instruction, learning resources, and support network that GA is known for.

If you prefer to learn alongside your peers and can make it to campus, our in-person courses allow you to take advantage of our beautiful classrooms and workspaces.

Our Admissions team can advise you on the best format for your personal circumstances and learning style.

We offer a variety of different financing options, including installment plans, income share agreements, and tuition discounts so you can focus on what counts — your education. Speak with our Admissions team to learn more and find the best fit for you and your finances.

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