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UNC Charlotte Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24-week, part-time courses in web development, and 24-week, part-time courses in data analytics and cybersecurity. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL, and Git.
The data curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning, and more. Enjoy close collaboration with other professionals while receiving hands-on experience.
The cybersecurity curriculum offers hands-on training in networking, systems, web technologies, databases, and defensive and offensive cybersecurity.
UNC Charlotte Boot Camps are designed for professionals and students who are actively pursuing a career change or advancement or are looking to gain a new skill set.
Students will benefit from a wide range of career services to be positioned for success through graduation and beyond. Services include portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and more. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion from UNC Charlotte Continuing Education, completing the web development, data analytics, product management, and FinTech programs with a portfolio of projects to demonstrate their working knowledge, or gaining skills applicable to industry certifications in our cybersecurity program.
UNC Charlotte Boot Camps are offered in collaboration with edX.
I enrolled in the Full-Time (12-week), Full Stack Flex Web Development bootcamp in October 2017 and finished in February 2018.
There wasn't a whole lot of information available about this bootcamp but I decided to take the plunge anyway -- I was really hungry for a life change.
Overall it was a great life changing experience. My instructor, Jeff, was a fantastic teacher and a really fun guy. The TAs in my class were super helpful and available.
I highly recommend...
I enrolled in the Full-Time (12-week), Full Stack Flex Web Development bootcamp in October 2017 and finished in February 2018.
There wasn't a whole lot of information available about this bootcamp but I decided to take the plunge anyway -- I was really hungry for a life change.
Overall it was a great life changing experience. My instructor, Jeff, was a fantastic teacher and a really fun guy. The TAs in my class were super helpful and available.
I highly recommend the full-time bootcamp if you can swing it. You can totally immerse yourself with 30 other students all trying to accomplish the same thing ... a life and career change. The energy and anticipation in the room is really great.
One of the cool things about my experience is that I not only rekindled a love for coding that I had in high school, but I also found that I like teaching code almost as much as I like writing code. Realizing this, I jumped at an opportunity to become a Teacher Assistant for the bootcamp part-time ... something I wouldn't have imagined I'd be doing a year ago sitting in my cubicle as an engineer. I now not only have new coding knowledge, but a lot more confidence with public speaking!
A few notes:
Ultimately, this class is a shortcut to becoming employment ready in the coding world. Where as it might take somebody 2 years of learning on their own, this class can chop that in half ... and like I said a fair number of my classmates landed a job in 3 months after the class ... which is a total turn around time of 6 months (3 months of class + 3 months after class). Not bad for making a complete career/life change.
Steve CaChat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
May 23, 2018
I joined the Bootcamp with no knowledge in web development or any sort of coding at all, with exception of some prior C++ from high school/college. I took a break from University a few years back, and was absolutely terrified to go back into the classroom again. However, the transition of going back into the classroom was not a struggle whatsoever.
The instructors and and TA's were absolutely INCREDIBLE. They were all extrememly helpful, and 99% of the time they were available to ...
I joined the Bootcamp with no knowledge in web development or any sort of coding at all, with exception of some prior C++ from high school/college. I took a break from University a few years back, and was absolutely terrified to go back into the classroom again. However, the transition of going back into the classroom was not a struggle whatsoever.
The instructors and and TA's were absolutely INCREDIBLE. They were all extrememly helpful, and 99% of the time they were available to help with any issue I had. The student success advisor, as well as our career services advisor, were VERY helpful as well. Anita gave all of us the necessary tools to find a job in the always growing job market.
The program itself is tough, that's for sure. It's not for everyone, but if you're willing to put in the time, effort, and work, you'll come out being an incredible developer. You come out of the course being knowledgable in both front end and back end development, which will give you the upperhand when applying for jobs, as well as building applications!
Yes, it might take some time to find a job afterwards, but you just have be patient and keep coding. Yes, I'm still seeking employment, but it's only been a few weeks since I've graduated, and I already have some job interviews lined up. So to look back at how I was when I first started to now, I think that says a lot about this program.
I highly reccomend taking this course. It is WELL worth the money. Think of it as an investment for your future self!
Steve CaChat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
May 23, 2018
I enrolled in the second session of the coding bootcamp after a lot of hesitation and was given a good sales pitch about future employers lining up at my door and all of the opportunities we would have to get involved in the tech scene in Charlotte.
I felt very much like we got a very broad base of knowledge that many employers don’t think is enough, and now there are hundreds of us with the same education so every resume gets sent back with a “Sorry, we just have too many junior ...
I enrolled in the second session of the coding bootcamp after a lot of hesitation and was given a good sales pitch about future employers lining up at my door and all of the opportunities we would have to get involved in the tech scene in Charlotte.
I felt very much like we got a very broad base of knowledge that many employers don’t think is enough, and now there are hundreds of us with the same education so every resume gets sent back with a “Sorry, we just have too many junior developers with the same credentials and no experience.”
The instructors were great but I think it was a waste of money as I am now in debt and still can’t find a job.
Steve CaChat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
Apr 04, 2018
This bootcamp has been one of the best educational experiences I have ever had. It is fast-paced, and challenging but in the end you'll have all the necessary skills required for the Charlotte job market. The amount of resources and support from the entire team is unrivaled. I'm amazed at all the skills I gained in this course and even convinced a buddy of mine to take the bootcamp. I highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone pursuing a career as a developer.
Steve Cachat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
Aug 24, 2017
I went to the UNCC Coding Bootcamp without any knowledge about code or programming. It was the best experience I ever had, the teaching and student support staff is amazing, the program is unique and constantly getting updated to fit the current market need in Charlotte area. The Bootcamp gives you tools and skillset to become a great Full Stack Web Developer. However, it is not easy, you have to put in a lot of time to reach your goal.You have to be prepared to work in the team, learning,...
I went to the UNCC Coding Bootcamp without any knowledge about code or programming. It was the best experience I ever had, the teaching and student support staff is amazing, the program is unique and constantly getting updated to fit the current market need in Charlotte area. The Bootcamp gives you tools and skillset to become a great Full Stack Web Developer. However, it is not easy, you have to put in a lot of time to reach your goal.You have to be prepared to work in the team, learning, Google-ing and have fun!
Steve Cachat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
Aug 07, 2017
Like other reviewers have mentioned, this is a legitimately hard course. Depending on your background, this may be one of the harder educational ventures in your life. However, in my opinion, it is absolutely worth it. If you put in the time and effort, you will definitely come out of this program with the skills necessary to succeed in the marketplace.
That being said, you must approach this program with the proper attitude. If you do the bare minimum, your cha...
Like other reviewers have mentioned, this is a legitimately hard course. Depending on your background, this may be one of the harder educational ventures in your life. However, in my opinion, it is absolutely worth it. If you put in the time and effort, you will definitely come out of this program with the skills necessary to succeed in the marketplace.
That being said, you must approach this program with the proper attitude. If you do the bare minimum, your chances of breaking into development post-graduation are slim. That may sound harsh, but it's the reality of the situation, and if you know this going in you are far more likely to succeed. The good news is, you are constantly surrounded by people who truly want to push you and help you to achieve your goals. TAs, instructors, and career services are committed to helping you every step of the way. I can honestly say this is one of the few times in education where I felt everyone in the organization went above and beyond in terms of guiding me.
So, is this course right for you? If you thrive on a challenge and know coding is the career path for you, then I would wholeheartedly recommend this program.
Steve Cachat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
Jul 28, 2017
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I recently graduated from this course. It is amazing. It moves very quickly, and you will be doing in months what a traditional student would take years to learn. Don't expect it to be like a normal class though. You have to put in a lot of time and have to stay on top of things for the full class.
I can't believe how much I have learned, and I have accomplished things that are beyond what I imagined possible in just three months.
I had Jeff Hoffman as my instru...
I recently graduated from this course. It is amazing. It moves very quickly, and you will be doing in months what a traditional student would take years to learn. Don't expect it to be like a normal class though. You have to put in a lot of time and have to stay on top of things for the full class.
I can't believe how much I have learned, and I have accomplished things that are beyond what I imagined possible in just three months.
I had Jeff Hoffman as my instructor. He was amazing. He is very patient and explains things in very accessible ways. I highly recommend him as an instructor.
I really liked the curriculum. They keep it up to date with what is best for the job market. From time to time, there were small issues because of how frequently it is being changed, but they updated it quickly.
The job assistance is good. They helped me by reviewing and giving actionable feedback on my resume. I am not sure if I am going to get a job through their job assistance, but they have helped me become competitive in the employment maket.
I feel confident in the skills I have learned at this bootcamp and believe I will get a job soon.
Boot Camp Team of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Community Team
Feb 20, 2019
I started in Data Analytics Boot Camp, and it was the first co-hort they taught on this subject. I have never coded before, except for occasional SQL, so this experience was brand new to me. The instructors were great, the pace was very fast, we learned pretty much new topic every class. For those of you looking to get ahead in Data Science industry, this is a pretty good jumping board (I was looking for something like this, when I wanted to get some coding exposure, and prepare for grad s...
I started in Data Analytics Boot Camp, and it was the first co-hort they taught on this subject. I have never coded before, except for occasional SQL, so this experience was brand new to me. The instructors were great, the pace was very fast, we learned pretty much new topic every class. For those of you looking to get ahead in Data Science industry, this is a pretty good jumping board (I was looking for something like this, when I wanted to get some coding exposure, and prepare for grad school).
If you are worried about coding, don't be, majority of the students have not coded before either, but your confidence level will grow. Everyone understands that the class is for beginners, so they take (fast!) baby steps through the course. The materials are available after the course is over, so you can always read through them at your own pace.
Couple of things to be aware of:
-attendance in mandatory, though you get a few excused absences
-all lectures are recorded by the instructor, so if you have to leave, or just want to review, it will be there
-there are grades, but they measure only the progress in class, not whether or not you get the certificate (unless they are all 'incomplete' or below C)
-TAs are very helpful, they will walk around the classroom, and help as this is a hands-on class, you will code real time with everyone in the class
Overall, I really enjoyed the experience, though sometimes it was very frustrating personally, because I was not learning as fast as I wanted, it gave me a start at coding career, I was able to understand basic concepts. It won't teach you to become a full stack developer in six months, so the rest is up to you!
Boot Camp Team of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Community Team
Oct 23, 2018
I had previously written a bad review on here and had it taken down myself after being approached by Trilogy. I decided to try and be fair and wait it out until the end (I am 3 months in) and see if things got better. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. I know writing this review will most certainly put me in the negative spotlight (again) but I don’t care and I will not be taking this one down. If I can save one person from wasting their money on this course, then I would consider it ...
I had previously written a bad review on here and had it taken down myself after being approached by Trilogy. I decided to try and be fair and wait it out until the end (I am 3 months in) and see if things got better. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. I know writing this review will most certainly put me in the negative spotlight (again) but I don’t care and I will not be taking this one down. If I can save one person from wasting their money on this course, then I would consider it well worth it. I must also point out that lots of these reviews were written by former students hired by Trilogy to be Teachers Assistants so take what they have to say with a grain of salt.
I will start by saying that this course is not equipped to deal with students with disabilities and doesn’t seem to care about their troubles in the course. I can say this from personal experience, I am a disabled Marine with injuries sustained while in Afghanistan (sight, hearing, neck/back injuries). After an incident in class involving a TA and other students that caused me great indignity, I complained and yes it was ignored. I honestly don’t feel comfortable going to class anymore.
But personal feelings aside, this is just a bad course. There is no homework review, so you really have no way of knowing if you are doing the assignment with the cleanest possible code or if it’s just a bunch of spaghetti code that hiring managers will laugh at (if you’re lucky enough to get an interview). You can have a functioning App with the worst written code and still get an “A+”. It wouldn’t take much effort to release the code via GitHub after the fact, so students could compare their code and know what the best practices/methods are. The first few homework assignments were explained via a short YouTube video of what sounds like a stoner trying to explain the assignment in between bong hits while there is music playing in the background…. Yes, he really does have his radio on playing music while explaining the assignment. Very unprofessional and hard to take seriously.
The “Career Services” department practices discrimination daily. Its mind boggling how I paid the same amount of money as everyone else, yet I don’t have access to the same career workshops/classes/networking events that other students do. It really isn’t fair that some students will be better equipped than others simply because Trilogy likes to pick winners and losers. Lots of students are pretty much paying for their own disenfranchisement. As far as I know, this is the only boot camp that does this. I bring this up, but they already have my money so why should they care or make an attempt to be more inclusive?
Class size can be up to 60 students…. It can be overwhelming at times, very hard to concentrate with so many side conversations and thinking out loud going on. I am so much more productive at home, which defeats the purpose of even going to class. I see most bootcamps try to limit the class size to 20 students because this is a heavy subject and a proper learning environment is essential. It makes this really feel like a diploma mill and high student turnover is the only objective.
Very few free parking spaces at the UNCC center. Budget out another few hundred dollars to cover the costs of parking. There is a UNCC lot right next to the building, but a parking pass is not included in the large tuition we pay.
Veterans do not take this course. The GI Bill doesn’t cover it and Trilogy has no plans to go through the process of getting approved by the VA so veterans can use their GI Bill to attend. I guess they don’t want to open themselves up to scrutiny. Quite frankly, I don’t think Trilogy wants veterans taking their course. The way my concerns and needs have been brushed aside just reinforces my arguments above. There are many boot camps out there that accept the GI Bill. Please investigate those. I wish I knew about Code Platoon.
I will give credit where it is due and say the instructors are great. But great teachers can only do so much, this is a problem with how the bean counters at Trilogy have structured the course, career services, learning environment, and curriculum. Its like asking Tom Brady to lead a high school team to the Super Bowl.
In closing, if you are on the fence about a career change or just learning how to code….. go elsewhere. There are many great courses on Udemy that cost $10, Colt Steele has a complete Web Dev bootcamp and covers pretty much the same stuff this course does. I’m trying hard to see the value in this Trilogy boot camp since a $10 Udemy course will help you build projects for your portfolio and you can just hire a resume writing company to write your resume for you (all for a lot less than the almost $10k for this boot camp). Or shell out a little more $$ and go to a boot camp with a Career Services Dept that is committed to helping ALL students. There are some bootcamps which actually get you internships after you graduate, unfortunately this isn’t one of them.
**Note to Trilogy, please do not contact me. I do not wish to discuss this further. I will finish this course and take my worthless certificate and most likely go finish my degree or use my GI Bill to go to a real coding boot camp.
Boot Camp Team of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Community Team
Sep 21, 2018
I learned a lot through this program. The curriculum and teachers really allow anyone, with the motivation, to really succeed at learning how to create full stack applications. The course is really focused on web development, and once you complete the six months, you WILL have been given the information and ability to gain the skills needed to create web sites for any company from a start up to a Fortune 500 company.
I would have liked the class to dive a little further in to the ...
I learned a lot through this program. The curriculum and teachers really allow anyone, with the motivation, to really succeed at learning how to create full stack applications. The course is really focused on web development, and once you complete the six months, you WILL have been given the information and ability to gain the skills needed to create web sites for any company from a start up to a Fortune 500 company.
I would have liked the class to dive a little further in to the back end, but you learn enough grasp the basics of HTML, CSS, and JS, which you can take those basics and apply and grow in any direction that you want to grow. I think that is what I really appreciated from my teachers, I can take those basics and apply to any of the thousands of other frameworks and they will make sense.
This is a very intensive class, that will take up more time then just the hours in the classroom. But if you were to apply your self, you will have the skills to work as a developer for almost any company.
Boot Camp Team of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 19, 2018
I went into this class with a bit of a different expectation... I was looking to be able to finally realize my dream of becoming self-employed and start my own business with the tools provided by the full stack web development course. I cannot say enough good things about my instructor Jeff, as he was extremely knowledgeable, always patient, and well worth the investment. The class was very challenging, and it does cover a lot right off the start, but if you are willing to put in the time ...
I went into this class with a bit of a different expectation... I was looking to be able to finally realize my dream of becoming self-employed and start my own business with the tools provided by the full stack web development course. I cannot say enough good things about my instructor Jeff, as he was extremely knowledgeable, always patient, and well worth the investment. The class was very challenging, and it does cover a lot right off the start, but if you are willing to put in the time and effort, network with the right people, go to meetup events, and put yourself out there, it should not be to hard to find a job. Do not go into this course with the expectation that they are going to teach you everything you need to know to become a master full stack developer within 3 or 6 months. Think of it as retraining yourself to be able to adapt to any language and it gives you the tools and broad understanding to teach yourself after the course. It is up to you how you use the skills once you get out. I really enjoyed the class, met some great people, and My company should be up and running mid-end July 2018. Once I have it up and running, would be more than happy to share here what you will be able to do once you graduate this course. If you are serious about starting on a new career path or just getting started as a developer, I think it is a great start. I realize it is a bit of an investment, and to all those who are hesitant, just know I was right there with you, but consider the fact that over any other educational pursuit, programming and tech is by far the fastest growing market on earth right now, and if you want to stay relevant, don’t pick a major or take classes that will not directly lead to you being able to find a job. Take something that is a marketable skill that will allow you to make a living afterwards. This class will help you do just that if you are willing to show up every day with the willingness to learn and work hard. Good Luck.
Boot Camp Team of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Community Team
Jun 29, 2018
I was incredibly pleased with my experience at UNCC's Coding Bootcamp. The curriculum is up to date and clearly adapts to changing market demands. My instructors and TA's were also incredibly helpful.
Before I did this bootcamp I was teaching high school English and seriously needed a change. The boot camp gave me a TON of information across a full stack of development and really helped me understand the things I needed to get into the workforce.
I do think it is imp...
I was incredibly pleased with my experience at UNCC's Coding Bootcamp. The curriculum is up to date and clearly adapts to changing market demands. My instructors and TA's were also incredibly helpful.
Before I did this bootcamp I was teaching high school English and seriously needed a change. The boot camp gave me a TON of information across a full stack of development and really helped me understand the things I needed to get into the workforce.
I do think it is important to go into it knowing you will be working insanely hard for six months straight. You will feel like giving up many times through the work and even if you finish you may feel like giving up trying to get your first development job. However, if you are willing to work hard and study and nail down technical interview questions the boot camp's curriculum will make you very competitive in today's market.
On top of the curriculum, many students, TA's and professors work in the local community as developers. If you treat the program like a six month job interview you will make some invaluable connections that will lead to a development career.
I absolutely recommend this program. It literally changed my life.
Steve CaChat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
May 17, 2018
Attending the bootcamp changed my life for the better, I truly had a wonderful experience from start to finish. It was also one of the hardest things I have ever attempted to do, but it put me in the position to succeed and that is extremely valuable. Like other reviewers have mentioned putting in time and effort is the only way to get any return on your investment. I recommend the program to anyone who has the drive to make a change in their life, wants a chance to change careers or just ...
Attending the bootcamp changed my life for the better, I truly had a wonderful experience from start to finish. It was also one of the hardest things I have ever attempted to do, but it put me in the position to succeed and that is extremely valuable. Like other reviewers have mentioned putting in time and effort is the only way to get any return on your investment. I recommend the program to anyone who has the drive to make a change in their life, wants a chance to change careers or just better their situation.
The cirriculum is heavily monitered and allows you to get a solid foundation to build upon. The instrutors and TA's are fantastic and will do everything in their power to help you grow as a developer and succeed as a programmer. You will learn enough material to feel comfortable in any jr. developer role in the market.
The support system in place through TA's, Instructors, Student Success Managers and tutoring, is what helps this program stand out. You will always feel like you have help along the path and that is another reason the program is successfully placing students after completing the program. Along with classroom support you will have access to career services support and this is invaulable - help with interviewing, working with recruiters, resume building, your brand, and your online presense. It makes this worth every penny.
One of my greatest takeaways from the program are the people - the connections. The ability to work in teams, learn development workflow, practice soft skills, and prepare for being in the industry. I still keep in touch with classmates, who are now close friends and people I feel thankful to have met. I tutor students across the country working through the same program, it is battle tested! I worked as a teaching assistant for a short time and have seen the program from different sides, it puts everything in front of you to succeed if you are willing to strive for better.
I am now working full-time in the industry at the job of my dreams, all the hard work paid off. I am in a position to grow and achieve so much success in my career.
Finally to sum up my book here - treat this endevour like learning a new craft - learning anything takes practice. Programming isn't easy, that's why it pays well and it takes a special individual to do it. Learn to break down problems, absorb knowledge, if your stucks GOOGLE IT (get good at it), read documentation, ask for help, and work with your peers.
Thanks and best of luck to all future students!
Steve Cachat of UNC Charlotte Boot Camps
Student Success Manager
Dec 11, 2017
How much does UNC Charlotte Boot Camps cost?
UNC Charlotte Boot Camps costs around $13,495. On the lower end, some UNC Charlotte Boot Camps courses like Full Stack Flex - Full-Time cost $12,245.
What courses does UNC Charlotte Boot Camps teach?
UNC Charlotte Boot Camps offers courses like AI Boot Camp - Part-Time, Cybersecurity - Part-Time, Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time, Full Stack Flex - Full-Time and 2 more.
Where does UNC Charlotte Boot Camps have campuses?
UNC Charlotte Boot Camps has an in-person campus in Charlotte.
Is UNC Charlotte Boot Camps worth it?
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