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New Year, New Career? Learning to Code in 2024!

Jess Feldman

Written By Jess Feldman

Liz Eggleston

Edited By Liz Eggleston

Last updated on October 3, 2024

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Is your 2024 New Year’s resolution to make a career change into tech? You already know that a coding bootcamp can help you get there – 79% of bootcamp grads get jobs in tech and the average alum sees a 56% salary lift. The best way to stay on track is to break down your goal into smaller milestones – get started with our 5-step checklist and enroll at one of the full-time, part-time, in-person, or online programs we’ve compiled that have upcoming start dates in early 2024.

📌 Keep in mind that some bootcamp programs require pre-work that can take 1–5 weeks to complete. Reach out to the admissions teams at the schools you’re interested in to learn more about prerequisites and figure out the best start date for your goals.

How to Make a Career Change into Tech [5-Step Checklist]

✅ Give coding a try!

While many bootcamps accept total beginners, you'll get a leg up by understanding coding basics like HTML, CSS, Java or Python. We recommend learning how to code with a free coding course first. Many bootcamps like Codesmith, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and The Tech Academy offer free coding workshops where you can learn how to code alongside other tech beginners. Free workshops are also a great way to get to know the instructional staff at a bootcamp to determine if it’s the right fit for you.

✅ Figure out which coding bootcamp is the right fit for you.

Do your research, attend info sessions at the coding bootcamps that you’re interested in, and connect with bootcamp alumni to hear about their experience and get insights on different programs. You can use our guide to getting into a bootcamp to map out the steps in 2024. And if you’re not sure where to begin, we’re happy to help you locate some great programs with our quick, 5-question Get Matched tool!

✅ Enroll at a coding bootcamp. 

Look into scholarships, workforce development grants, and financing options like Income Share Agreements and Deferred Tuition that may make your bootcamp tuition more affordable.

✅ During the bootcamp, get active in the larger tech community to build your network and continue growing. 

Document your career change journey with weekly or monthly blog posts. Here are a few simple resolutions to keep leveling up: Give a technical talk. Read technical books. Contribute to open source projects. Find a mentor.

✅ Start your tech job hunt. 

Many coding bootcamps include career support and career coaches. While you’re on the job hunt, stay sharp by continuing to work on projects and learning new skills and languages, such as React JS and AI tools.

Good luck! By New Year’s Eve 2024, you could be working in a truly fulfilling, challenging new role in software, machine learning, data science, AI, UX design – the possibilities are endless.

2024 Coding Bootcamps That Start Soon

1. 4Geeks Academy

4Geeks Academy offers part-time and full-time software engineering, AI/machine learning, and blockchain/Web3 bootcamps online and at campuses in Florida, Canada, and across Europe and Latin America. Cohorts are kept small to ensure a 1:5 student-teacher ratio. Students will receive lifetime career support. Apply now!

Full-Time Software Developer Program (18 weeks)

  • January 8th - Online, Miami
  • January 29th - Online, Miami

Data Science & Machine Learning Program (16 weeks)

  • January 22nd - Online, Miami

Boca Code - Full-Time Software Engineering Program (18 weeks)

  • January 22nd - Online, Miami

2. App Academy

App Academy is an online, intensive coding bootcamp that covers full stack Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, and Redux. App Academy offers a 16-Week Online Full-Time Accelerated Bootcamp, a 24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program, and an 48-week Part-Time Software Engineering Program. Join an upcoming cohort and apply now!

  • January 8th - 16-Week Online Full-Time Accelerated Bootcamp; 24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program
  • January 22nd - 48-week Part-Time Software Engineering Program
  • March 4th - 16-Week Online Full-Time Accelerated Bootcamp; 48-week Part-Time Software Engineering Program

3. BrainStation

Brainstation specializes in full-time tech bootcamps and part-time certificate courses both online and at campuses worldwide. The bootcamps at BrainStation cover software engineering, web development, data science, cybersecurity, UX design, and digital marketing. Both the bootcamps and courses are hands-on and project-driven where students interact with subject matter experts. Apply now!

Full-Time Software Engineering

  • January 30th - Online, NYC, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, London
  • February 27th - Online, NYC, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, London

Full-Time Data Science

  • January 30th - Online, NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, London
  • February 27th - Online, NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, London

Full-Time Cybersecurity

  • January 30th - Online

Full-Time UX Design

  • January 30th - Online, NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, London
  • February 27th - Online, NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, London

Full-Time Web Development

  • January 30th - Online, NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, London
  • February 27th - Online, NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, London

4. Coder Academy

Coder Academy offers an online web development bootcamp with on-campus support hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. Coder Academy’s Accelerated Web Development Bootcamp is a full-time, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) accredited program and teaches participants HTML, Rails, JavaScript, CSS, Ruby, and more. The Standard Web Development Bootcamp, which requires about 21 hours per week, is designed for upskillers, career changers, and those wanting to return to the workforce through tech. Apply now for these upcoming cohorts!

Standard Web Development Bootcamp

  • February 26 - Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Online

Accelerated Web Development Bootcamp

  • March 25 - Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Online

5. Code Fellows

Code Fellows is a technical skills training academy based in the Pacific Northwest that offers full-time, part-time, and self-paced Software Development, Ops and Cybersecurity, Web3, and AI courses online and in-person in Seattle. The modular style of the Code Fellows program allows students to test into the course level that is most appropriate for their current skill level. In addition, the modular class structure allows students to choose the schedule and timing that meets their needs. Apply now for an upcoming cohort!

Code 102

  • January 1st - Online
  • January 8th - Seattle and Online
  • February 5th - Self-Paced
  • March 4th - Self-Paced

Code 201

  • January 1st - Self-Paced
  • January 22nd - Seattle and Online
  • February 5th - Self-Paced
  • March 4th - Self-Paced

Ops 101

  • March 9th - Self-Paced

Ops 102

  • January 1st - Self-Paced
  • January 15th - Online
  • February 5th - Self-Paced
  • March 4th - Self-Paced

Ops 201

  • January 1st - Self-Paced
  • January 29th - Online
  • February 5th - Self-Paced
  • March 4th - Self-Paced

6. Codesmith

Codesmith offers full-time and part-time, full stack software engineering bootcamps in New York City and online. The bootcamps program teaches full stack JavaScript and computer science to prepare students for mid- and senior-level software engineering roles. The curriculum immerses students in modern web technologies, such as React and Node.js, and encourages them to tackle unique and unfamiliar problems to prepare them for the ever-changing tech landscape. Codesmith also offers a 2-day JavaScript for Beginners intro course as well as a 2-week CS Prep course. Apply now!

Software Engineering Immersive

  • January 16 - Online (PST)
  • January 22 - NYC
  • February 5 - Online (EST)
  • March 4 - Online (PST)
  • March 11 - NYC

7. Coding Temple

Coding Temple offers online full-time, part-time, and self-paced flex bootcamps in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and QA Testing for career changers and upskillers. The full stack software engineering curriculum covers Python, Git, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Angular, React, jQuery, and Web API, and prepares students for both coding and data careers. Apply now to launch your tech career!

Software Engineering Bootcamp

  • January 2nd - Full-Time

Data Analytics Bootcamp

  • January 15th - Full-Time
  • March 18th - Full-Time

8. Devmountain

Devmountain's focus is to help career changers land entry-level tech jobs, and it teaches Web Development, Java Software Engineering, Python Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Quality Assurance (QA), iOS App Development, Cybersecurity, and UX Design. Students can choose to learn online or in-person at a Devmountain campus in Lehi, Utah or Dallas, Texas. Apply for an upcoming cohort now!

Full-Time Web Development

  • January 8th - Lehi
  • January 22nd - Online
  • February 19th - Online

Full-Time Data Analytics

  • January 22nd - Online
  • February 19th - Online

Full-Time Software Engineering - Java or Python

  • January 22nd - Online
  • February 19th - Online

Full-Time iOS Development

  • January 22nd - Online
  • February 19th - Online

Full-Time Cyber Security

  • March 4th - Online

9. DigitalCrafts

With campuses across the U.S. and online, DigitalCrafts offers full-time, part-time, and Flex programs in web development and cybersecurity. DigitalCrafts keeps class-size small to allow for a more effective learning environment. Early enrollment financial incentives are sometimes available, so apply now for an upcoming bootcamp!

Software Development Immersive (Flex)

  • January 10th - Online

Cybersecurity (Flex)

  • January 10th - Online

10. Epicodus

Epicodus offers full-time and part-time bootcamps in Portland, Seattle, and online. To reinforce tech skills learned during the bootcamp, Epicodus places students in a five weeks internship at a tech company. If you are a beginner to tech, check out their free Intro Courses. Apply here for upcoming bootcamps in programming!

Full-Time Full Stack Bootcamp

  • January 2nd - Online, Portland, Seattle
  • March 11th - Online, Portland, Seattle

Part-Time Full Stack Bootcamp

  • January 2nd - Online, Portland, Seattle
  • March 11th - Online, Portland, Seattle

11. Flatiron School

With campuses in NYC, Denver, and online, Flatiron School offers full-time and part-time tech bootcamps in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and UI/UX product design. With over 20,000 alumni in their network, Flatiron School is geared towards career changers and incorporates 1:1 career coaching. Apply now for an upcoming winter cohort!

Full-Time Software Engineering

  • January 29th - Online and NYC 
  • February 26th - Online

Full-Time Data Science

  • February 19th - Online 
  • March 11th - NYC 

Full-Time Cybersecurity

  • February 19th - Online 

12. Fullstack Academy

Fullstack Academy offers online full-time and part-time bootcamps in software engineering, cybersecurity, AI & machine learning, cloud computing, data analytics and product management. Fullstack Academy’s Prep in a Month course is best for students with some previous programming experience. Prep courses are free; participants are refunded upon completion of the course! These courses are a perfect way to get ready for Fullstack Academy’s full-time software engineering programs — Apply now! 

Software Engineering Immersive

  • January 8th - Full-Time Coding Bootcamp; Part-Time Coding Bootcamp
  • February 19th - Full-Time Coding Bootcamp
  • February 26th - Part-Time Coding Bootcamp

Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp

  • January 8th - Full-Time
  • January 29th - Part-Time (Weekdays)
  • February 3rd - Part-Time (Weekends)

Data Analytics Bootcamp

  • January 8th - Full-Time
  • January 29th - Part-Time (Weekdays)

13. General Assembly

General Assembly is an online and in-person tech training provider with full-time and part-time bootcamps and short courses in software engineering, data science, data analytics, UX design, digital marketing, and more. General Assembly teaches in-person at campuses in New York City, London, Paris, Singapore, and Sydney. The bootcamps at General Assembly were created with career changers in mind and include robust career services. Apply now for an upcoming cohort!

Full-Time Software Engineering

  • January 16th - Online
  • January 22nd - NYC and Online
  • February 12th - Online
  • February 26th - Online
  • March 4th - NYC
  • March 18th - Online

Full-Time Data Science

  • January 22nd - Online
  • March 18th - Online

Full-Time Data Analytics

  • January 16th - Online
  • March 4th - Online

Full-Time UX Design

  • January 22nd - Online
  • February 20th - Online
  • March 4th - NYC
  • March 18th - Online

14. Grace Hopper Program

The Grace Hopper Program is an online, immersive software engineering program for women and non-binary students. Grace Hopper is an affiliate of Fullstack Academy, and graduates of the program are fluent in Computer Science fundamentals, such as algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming. Apply soon!

Coding Bootcamp

  • January 8th - Online 
  • March 11th - Online

15. Hack Reactor

Hack Reactor by Galvanize offers immersive, online software engineering bootcamps. Students can choose between Hack Reactor's 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript and Python (which was designed for beginners) or the 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive. Students can prepare for the bootcamp with Hack Reactor's free Prep Course. Apply for an upcoming cohort now!

Beginner Full-Time Coding Bootcamp

  • January 8th - Online
  • February 20th  - Online

Full-Time Coding Bootcamp

  • January 22nd - Online

16. The Institute of Code

The Institute of Code offers all-inclusive bootcamps in web development and social media in Bali and online with an emphasis on small class sizes. Teachers at Institute of Coden are actively working in the industry, so all content taught reflects the latest industry standards. The 8-week Web Development bootcamp is perfect for those who have little to no coding experience. Students will learn HTML, CSS and jQuery in order to design, create and build websites from scratch. Apply here!

Web Development Bootcamp

  • February 3rd - Bali, Online

17. LearningFuze

LearningFuze offers full-time and part-time bootcamps with students learning full stack front end and back end development or data science at campuses in Irvine and Orange County, California or online. For anyone considering web development or data science, check out the Web Development Prep Course and Data Science Prep Course.  Apply now to take your first step in becoming a developer!

Full-Immersion Coding Bootcamp (Full-Time)

18. Le Wagon

Le Wagon is an international bootcamp, offering full-time and part-time, in-person and remote programs with a focus on bringing tech skills to creatives and entrepreneurs. Le Wagon graduates are proficient in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, APIs, Github, and Heroku. To prepare for the bootcamp, Le Wagon requires accepted students to complete forty hours of online work. Brush up on your coding skills now and apply to an upcoming cohort!

Web Development Bootcamp

  • January 6th - Montreal
  • January 8th - Casablanca, Melbourne, Shanghai, Tokyo
  • January 15th - São Paulo
  • January 15th - Online, Amsterdam, Bali, Barcelona, Berlin, Bordeaux, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Cologne, Lausanne, Lille, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Munich, Nantes, Paris, Rennes, Rio de Janiero, Santiago, Singapore, Sydney, Toulouse
  • January 20th - Mauritius
  • January 22nd - Cape Town
  • January 29th - Marseille, Nice
  • February 8th -  Mexico

19. Lighthouse Labs

Lighthouse Labs teaches full-time and part-time, online web development, data science, data analytics, and cyber security bootcamps. Apply now for an upcoming winter cohort!

Full-Time Online Bootcamps

  • January 8th - Web Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Cyber Security
  • February 5th - Web Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Cyber Security
  • March 4th - Web Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Cyber Security

Part-Time Flex Bootcamps

  • January 22nd - Web Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Cyber Security
  • February 19th - Data Science, Data Analytics, Cyber Security
  • March 18th - Web Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Cyber Security

20. NYC Data Science Academy

NYC Data Science Academy is an accredited data science and data analytics bootcamp based in New York City and online. Bootcamps are geared towards students who have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or equivalent experience in quantitative science or programming. Apply now!

Data Science with Machine Learning

  • January 8th - Online (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Data Analytics

  • January 8th - Online (Part-Time)
  • February 19th - Online (Part-Time) 

21. Penn Boot Camps

Penn Boot Camps offer full-time and part-time, online programs in web development, cybersecurity, and data science. Penn Boot Camps are designed for working professionals and individuals who are actively pursuing a career change, advancement or looking to gain a new skillset. Apply here to join an upcoming course! 

Coding Bootcamp 

  • March 11 - Online (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Cybersecurity Bootcamp 

  • March 11 - Online (Part-Time)

Data Science Bootcamp 

  • March 25 - Online (Part-Time)

22. Portnov Computer School

Portnov Computer School offers online tech courses in QA testing that include an apprenticeship. The QA Flex course takes 16 weeks to complete, and meets in the evening. The QA Express course is a daytime program that takes 16 weeks to complete and meets three times a week. Apply here to join an upcoming course! 

QA Courses

  • January 9 - Flex
  • January 11 - Software Test Automation with Python
  • January 22 - Testing Web/Mobile Applications
  • January 29 - Test Automation Silver Boot Camp with Java
  • February 20 - Express

23. Sabio

Sabio offers project-based, full-time and part-time coding bootcamps in Los Angeles and Orange County, California as well as online. Sabio's bootcamps focus on .NET/C# and students learn across the full-stack in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database and Development platforms. Apply now!

Full-Time Bootcamp

  • January 8th - Live Remote, Los Angeles
  • February 5th - Live Remote
  • March 4th - Live Remote

Part-Time Bootcamp

  • January 8th - Live Remote

24. Springboard

Springboard offer online bootcamps in Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, UX Design, and Cybersecurity, and their career tracks offer a job guarantee! At Springboard, students will the skills they need to launch a tech career while building a portfolio and working 1:1 with expert mentors. Apply now!

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Software Engineering Career Track

  • January 8th - Online

Software Engineering Career Track for Beginners

  • January 8th - Online

Cybersecurity Career Track

  • January 8th - Online

Data Science Career Track

  • January 8th - Online

Data Analytics Career Track

  • January 8th - Online

UI/UX Design Career Track

  • January 8th - Online

UX Design Career Track

  • January 8th - Online

25. Tech Elevator

Tech Elevator is offering full-time (14 weeks) and part-time (30 weeks) Java and .Net coding bootcamp with campuses across the U.S. as well as online. Java bootcamp students learn serverside programming in Java, database programming in Java, Java frameworks and design patterns, and clientside web programming (JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, web services, XML, JSON.) .Net bootcamp students learn C#/.NET, serverside programming in C#/.NET, database programming in C#/.NET, C#/.NET frameworks and design patterns, and client side web programming (Javascript, JQuery, Bootstrap, web services, XML, JSON). Apply here to join the upcoming cohort!

  • January 15th - Full-Time: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Online
  • March 3rd - Part-Time: Online
  • March 11th - Full-Time: Online

26. Turing School of Software & Design

Turing School of Software & Design offers 27-week, online, immersive Front End Engineering and Back End Engineering programs. The Front End Engineering program focuses on JavaScript and React while the Back End Engineering program covers Ruby on Rails and databases. Join an upcoming cohort and apply now! 

Front End Engineering & Back End Engineering Cohorts

  • January 19th - Online
  • March 18th - Online

Not sure where to begin? Let us match you with the best coding bootcamps for you!

About The Author

Jess Feldman

Jess Feldman

Jess Feldman is an accomplished writer and the Content Manager at Course Report, the leading platform for career changers who are exploring coding bootcamps. With a background in writing, teaching, and social media management, Jess plays a pivotal role in helping Course Report readers make informed decisions about their educational journey.

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