Software Engineering Immersive: Los Angeles
Launch Your Software Engineering Career
If you want to break into software engineering, an Immersive bootcamp is the surest path to making that a reality. As the pioneer of coding bootcamps, we place more grads with top employers than anyone else. This course will give you the tools you need to kick-start a fulfilling career.
Course at a Glance
Beginner-Friendly
No Prerequisites or Degree Required
12 Weeks
Full-Time
Remote or In-person
Delivery
Industry-Recognized Skills
Software Engineering Portfolio
$14,950
Financing Available
Starting Every Two Weeks
In Multiple Time Zones
Our Immersive grads are landing in their field of study at the highest rate in the industry*.
We have more graduates hired by top employers than any other bootcamp program.
58% of Immersive grads saw their salary increase by $10k or more within a year of finishing their GA course.
Designed To Launch
Your Career
There’s a reason why our grads join some of the largest companies in the tech industry. We work with hiring managers at some of the largest global tech companies to identify the tools you need to go from beginner to software engineer.
Preparing for Careers at Top Companies
Our grads get hired by some of the most prestigious companies in the world, including over 110 organizations on the Fortune 500 list.
*99.2% of Immersive graduates who completed our full-time Career Services program got a job in their field of study within 180 days of graduation per the 2019 Student Outcomes Report.
“GA gave me the structure to learn software engineering, which has been invaluable in my new role as a Solutions Engineer. This experience gave me a clear career transition that would've been challenging to navigate without the program.”
– Megan Cummings, Solutions Engineer at Twilio
Software Engineering Immersive, San Francisco
Our Curriculum at a Glance
Learn to Build Responsive Web Apps
Gain the in-demand skills to build responsive web apps with commonly used programming languages, frameworks, and libraries through over 400 hours of expert-led instruction and project-based training.
Pre-work
Software Engineering Fundamentals
Get familiar with the most relevant and fundamental principles and techniques of programming.
Unit 1
Front-End Development
Work with common developer tools such as Chrome Developer Tools, text editors, and code linters to build a front-end web app using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Unit 2
Full-Stack Development
Build web forms that collect user data for storage in a database powered by Structured Query Language (SQL) or MongoDB (noSQL) and get acquainted with front-end templating and libraries like Bootstrap.
Unit 3
Front-End Frameworks
Explore the dynamic world of modern front-end frameworks by learning React, one of the most in-demand skills from today's tech employers.
Unit 4
APIs & Full-Stack Development
Learn to build APIs using a second programming language, such as Python, Ruby, or PHP, backed by a SQL database. Final project includes building and deploying a full-stack application with integrated functionality from a third-party API.
Unit order may vary by cohort.
Become Work-Ready
You’re not just mastering web development, you’re gaining the skills that software engineers need for today’s workplace.
Real-Life Projects
Create a portfolio that showcases your skills with object-oriented programming, JavaScript libraries, and third-party APIs.
Remote Collaboration
Collaborate and problem solve in a tech‑enabled remote environment.
Project Management
Practice planning and executing on projects using software collaboration tools and practices, such as GitHub.
Learn From the Best in the Industry
We have the largest network of web development veterans bringing their experience from the field to the classroom.
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“The instruction was foundational. It helped me formulate a programmer's mindset and become more autonomous as a coder.”
— James Kim, Lead Software Developer at Frederic Fekkai & Co
Software Engineering Immersive Graduate
Financing Options That Work for You
Everyone's financial circumstances are different, but one fact rings true: investing in your skills pays off in your future. Most GA students use one of our financing and payment options — from low-interest loans to income share agreements (ISAs) — to achieve their education goals.
We partner with nonprofits, governments, and corporations to expand access to education through tuition reimbursement, discounts, and scholarship funding like the GI Bill.
1:1 Career Coaching & Support
Mastering full-stack development is just step one. Our career services team will help you showcase your skills to potential employers to land your ideal role.
Personalized Career Support
Your career coach will help you build a dynamic job search strategy.
Proven Career Prep Resources
Prep for technical interviews, craft a standout resume, and create your personal brand.
Trusted by 19K Hiring Partners
We built the largest employer network to put our grads front-and-center with hiring managers.
“At Comcast, we’re fortunate to work with our partners at General Assembly. We interviewed many great candidates and look forward to bringing more GA students into the Comcast family.”
— Jonathan Schulman, Recruiter at Comcast
Getting Started With GA is Simple
Landing a spot in our Software Engineering Immersive is up to you, but we’ll be your advocate throughout the entire application process.
Apply
Submit a short 10-minute online application that lets us know where you are in your career and what you want to accomplish.
Submit a short 10-minute online application that lets us know where you are in your career and what you want to accomplish.
Screening Process
We’ll have a short phone conversation to learn about your professional background and goals. You’ll also complete a mini-project that helps us understand your current skill set.
We’ll have a short phone conversation to learn about your professional background and goals. You’ll also complete a mini-project that helps us understand your current skill set.
Final Interview
In this in-depth interview, we’ll ask you brain-teaser questions, discuss your pre-admit work, and let you demonstrate your skills.
In this in-depth interview, we’ll ask you brain-teaser questions, discuss your pre-admit work, and let you demonstrate your skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
All companies are evolving into tech companies, and demand is growing steadily for software engineers who can creatively solve problems and implement robust, sustainable solutions. In fact, Harvey Nash and KPMG found that 67% of the tech leaders they surveyed reported an inability to acquire the talent they need.
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.
- 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.
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.