5 web development bootcamps teaching the skills to build the next great website
In today’s business world, the most effective companies tend to have some of the best websites. Otherwise, consumers simply wouldn’t return.
Even some of the seemingly simplest websites—Google, for example—are in reality are some of the most complicated and secure.
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In order for these sites to look and work the way they do, an army of web developers are hard at work writing in a variety of digital languages—not only building websites but also constantly innovating new features and fixing any bugs.
Three of the most popular languages that are paramount to web development—JavaScript, HTML, and CSS—also happen to be the most popular among professional developers, according to Stack Overflow’s 2023 Development Survey.
So, for those who are enthralled by the idea of using those languages and developing websites, there’s good news—opportunities are expanding.
The demand for web developers and digital designers is growing at a rate of 16%—much faster than the national average for occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. CompTIA goes even further and expects over the next 10 years for the tech growth rate for web developers to be 159%.
One path to learning the necessary skills to becoming a web developer is through a bootcamp. Not only do they often provide the most up-to-date industry skills, but they are often shorter, more affordable, and more flexible than a degree program. Plus, many offer mentorship, internship, and career development services.
What can you learn through a web development bootcamp?
Web development bootcamps are likely to teach you everything you need to know to become an effective web developer—with the practical skills you can use on day one of a job. This includes learning the front-end and back-end to become an effective full stack expert. At a minimum, you’ll likely learn the basics of:
- Coding editors
- Languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Developer tools
- APIs
The most important goal, though, is to become empowered to tackle the tech world, says Stephen Ballot, chief product and technology officer at CareerFoundry—one of many organizations with a web development bootcamp.
The golden thread to achieve that, he adds, is providing project-based work that gives students the most up-to-date experience, especially with AI changing the game often.
“Of course for us, the most important thing is, how do we get folks to be successful in the workplace; they have to be employable, we really feel strongly about that. And what we can do with our educational quality to get them employed is really—that’s our job,” Ballot tells Fortune.
And even despite recent layoffs at tech companies, many full-stack web developer opportunities still remain, he says.
When looking at web development bootcamps, it is important to pick opportunities that are most worth your time and money. Consider whether you have the capacity to learn full- or part-time (or in some instances, in-person vs. online) as well as budget constraints.
Above all, make sure you are learning the skills you need to succeed. It’s not a bad idea to try to use LinkedIn to find program alumni and hear their unfiltered reviews and advice. Fortune has started the research process for you by providing a list of some of the bootcamps on the market with web development offerings.
5 part- and full-time web development bootcamps
BrainStation: Web Development Bootcamp
Cost: $16,500–$17,928
Length: 3–8 months
Learning focuses: Web Development Foundations; JavaScript; React & Single Page Applications; Back-End Development & Collaboration; DevOps & Professional Development
Perks: Guest expert speakers; career services
CareerFoundry: Full-Stack Web Development Program
Cost: $8,075–$8,500
Length: Self-paced (15–20 hours per week to finish in under 10 months)
Learning focuses: Intro to Frontend Development (HTML & CSS); Full-Stack Immersion (JavaScript); Full-Stack Specialization (Python & Cloud Computing)
Perks: Mentorship, apprenticeship opportunities; career specialist guidance
Cost: $9,900
Length: 12–33 weeks
Learning focuses: JavaScript; React; NodeJS; PostgreSQ; Redux
Perks: Career support; part of Strayer University
Ironhack: Web Development Bootcamp
Cost: ~$8,100
Length: 9–24 weeks
Learning focuses: Web Development Fundamentals and JavaScript Mastery; Building Backend Skills and React Integration; Mastering Frontend with React and Advanced Full-Stack Development
Perks: Career services; network of hiring partners
Nucamp: Web Development Fundamentals Bootcamp
Cost: $458
Length: 4 weeks
Learning focuses: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
Perks: Can be combined with other bootcamp pathways; career services
