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Northwestern Boot Camps

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Northwestern Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time, or 24-week, part-time web development courses, and 24-week, part-time data science, cybersecurity, and UX/UI courses. 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.

The UX/UI program provides hands-on training in user-centric design research, design thinking, visual prototyping and wireframing, interface design, storyboarding, visual design theory, web prototyping with HTML5 and CSS, interaction design with JavaScript and jQuery, and more.

Applicants do not need prior experience to enroll in the boot camps, but once admitted, all students will complete a pre-course tutorial. Northwestern 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, resume and social media profile support, high-impact career events, workshops, mock interviews, and one-on-one career coaching. Upon program completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern School of Professional Studies and will have a portfolio of projects or learn skills applicable to certifications demonstrating a working knowledge of web development, data science, cybersecurity, UX/UI, or financial technology.

Northwestern Boot Camps are offered in collaboration with edX.

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  • Faizan Salman
    Graduate • Full Stack Flex - Full-Time • Chicago
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    Apr 29, 2018
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    Very Fun Experience

    When I first signed up for the Northwestern Coding Bootcamp I did not really know what to expect. I was really nervous but that all died down after a week or so. The intructor and TAs were all really helpful and were very patient teaching us and all my classmates where all very friendly. Although it was not as much work as I expected you still needed to keep up everyday in order to fully comprehend what you were learning. It was more about what else you can do with your project or if you c...

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    Dartaniel Bliss of Northwestern Boot Camps

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    Apr 30, 2018

    We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with our team, Faizan! We love hearing that you found the instructors and TAs knowledgeable and helpful throughout the course, as we strive to create an environment that promotes dynamic learning with skilled instructors. 

    You make a great point about the course - it does require a heavy time commitment for success so that one can truly immerse themselves in the topics and assignments covered each week, in addition to the career services curriculum. It's our goal to foster a real sense of collaboration and community, so it's great to know you had such a positive experience with your classmates! We look forward to continuing to work with you 1:1 post-graduation and helping you feel best prepared for the job search, and we thank you for your feedback on our career services. 

    You put in the hard work and time to make the most of the program, and we applaud you as you continue to move forward in the web development world. We believe in all of our students and wish you the utmost success!
  • Jim Pratt
    Jim Pratt
    Graduate • Full Stack Flex - Full-Time • Chicago
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    Apr 26, 2018
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    Exceeded My Expectations

    When I was looking for a full-time coding boot camp to join and saw that northwestern offered one for web development, I was pretty sure that was the route that I wanted to go, but of course I had my doubts. The program seemed pretty new, and the reviews, while generally positive, were sparse. The recruiter I spoke to on the phone alleviated my concerns and I went ahead with it.

    Fortunately, it exceeded my expectations in almost every way. First off, let me say t...

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    Dartaniel Bliss of Northwestern Boot Camps

    Student Success Manager

    Apr 27, 2018

    We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, Jim! We love reading feedback like yours, knowing this program has made such a positive impact. As you mentioned, this course is fast-paced and challenging. We commend you for all of the hard work and additional hours you put in; it can be taxing to learn so many new concepts and skills in only 12 weeks. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our curriculum, course structure, and collaborating with other classmates. It makes us incredibly proud to hear that our team as a whole, provided you with the guidance and support you needed to be successful - not only for the short-term but for your long-term web development aspirations.

    We are always working to ensure our students have the best career services experience possible and are able to connect with the staff on a personal level. We appreciate your feedback on this aspect of the program, as that helps us to improve. Like you noted, our student support does not end upon graduation. We know job seeking is hard, and we are happy to hear our team is continuing to assist you during this time. We hope you continue having fun creating and coding amazing projects for the world. Congratulations on graduating and thank you for choosing our boot camp!
  • Susan Lippa
    Graduate • Full Stack Flex - Full-Time • Chicago
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    Apr 26, 2018
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    Great Experience - Recommended

    As an April 2018 graduate of Northwestern’s Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp, I can happily say that the 12-week, full-time course was one of my most challenging yet rewarding educational experiences.

    The course-work is definitely presented in “bootcamp” style: There is a vast amount of  challenging material covered in a very short period of time. For someone with no prior coding experience, the pre-work was essential in preparing me for those fir...

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    Dartaniel Bliss of Northwestern Boot Camps

    Student Success Manager

    Apr 27, 2018

    Congratulations on completing the program, Susan! We recognize the importance of quality instruction and guidance, and as such we select instructors and TA's that are passionate about enabling student success. It’s excellent to hear that our team went above and beyond to provide you the support you needed. You are completely correct in that this is a challenging course; one in which individuals should expect to commit additional time to outside of class in order to successfully master the concepts and assignments. As you noted, preparing for the program with outside research can definitely shorten the learning curve. Thank you for sharing this useful insight with future students.

    Our student experience does not end upon graduation, so we look forward to continuing to help you during your job search as you work 1:1 with your career director. We applaud all of the hard work you put into learning these valuable skills throughout your 12-week journey with us, and we wish you the very best of luck as you move forward in your career!
  • Matthew Womack
    Matthew Womack
    Graduate • Full Stack Flex - Full-Time • Chicago
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    Apr 25, 2018
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    Change your life in 12 (or 24) weeks!

    A few months ago (Jan 2018), I enrolled in the Northwestern's Coding Bootcamp and went for the full-time program. I have a technology background, and I had a goal of updating my skills toolkit to reflect the prevalent skill set that is in wide use today. I prefer learning in a structured environment, and this program appeared to be a good fit. 

    I'm coming from a background in legacy systems, and enterprise system development.  I felt this was helpful for me to pick up concepts fast...

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    Dartaniel Bliss of Northwestern Boot Camps

    Student Success Manager

    Apr 26, 2018

    Thanks so much for your feedback, Matthew! You have provided some excellent insight and advice for future students here, and you are completely right; in this program, you only get out what you put in. The pace is fast, and it takes hard work and long hours, so we congratulate you on your efforts and accomplishments in expanding your existing programming skills. 

    We could not agree more that CJ, Leah, Estras, Sabah, and the whole team are all pretty amazing! Our instructors have a real passion for teaching and it shows. We're happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with our career services and student success teams, as our staff is truly dedicated to providing students with the instruction and help they need to navigate today's complex job market. We wish you success going forward and know that you’ll continue to do great things with your new set of skills!
  • Jordan
    Graduate • Full Stack Flex - Full-Time • Chicago
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    Apr 25, 2018
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    Great Learning Experience

    I throughly enjoyed the Northwestern University Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp, I attended the full-time session in the winter of 2018. I found the material to be relevant and the pass to be at a good clip. The instructional staff was amazing. I've been out of the program for just under a month now, I'm still waiting for career services to really kick-in. I'm what you'd call an "untraditional candidate" and I feel that some of the career advice during the program was a little too temp...

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    Dartaniel Bliss of Northwestern Boot Camps

    Student Success Manager

    Apr 26, 2018

    Way to go, Jordan! We’re thankful you took the time to write this personal review. We pride ourselves on our proven curriculum, so we’re glad to hear you had such a positive journey as you worked to expand your existing programming knowledge base. We’re all about empowering our students and fostering a real sense of community, so it’s amazing to hear you’ve not only advanced your skills but created lasting relationships with your classmates.

    Like you noted, your student experience does not end upon graduation. We appreciate your feedback on the career services you've received to date, and we look forward to continuing to work with you 1:1 post-graduation and helping you feel best prepared for the job search. You’ve definitely put in the hard work, so we congratulate you on your accomplishments! We know you will go on to do great things in your current and future endeavors. 
  • Antonio Martinez-Quintana
    Antonio Martinez-Quintana
    Student • Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time • Chicago
    Mar 07, 2024
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    If No PREREQUISITE DONT GO! No Deal!

    PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS AND SAVE YOURSELF 13K PLUS!!!, IF YOU MUST THEN MAKE SURE YOUR HAVE PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE BECAUSE ITS THE ONLY WAY YOUR GONNA PASS... I made the mistake of beleiving them when the claimed no backround in coding or prerequisites were required, oh how wrong i was and of course scam like on their end. oh well back to community college i go....
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    IT Professional • Graduate
    May 23, 2023
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    Certified Scrum Master Review

    I took the CSM training through KnowledgeHut. It was a rigorous 2 day course but we had a highly qualified and well equipped trainer who walked us through it step by step. By the end of the second day we had an enhanced knowledge of scrum principles. Plus the constant support from KnowledgeHut made the whole bootcamp worth it.I feel I am more enriched with scrum knowledge and can contribute better to my day to day project work.A big thanks to KnowledgeHut for successfully orga...
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  • Graziel Zafar
    Graziel Zafar
    Graduate • Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time • Chicago
    Feb 23, 2022
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    A difficult but rewarding journey

    Northwestern's Data Science & Visualization Boot Camp was fast-paced & challenging but well-organized & rewarding. I did not have experience with coding or data science prior to this boot camp so I was appreciated how well the topics were organized. The course is convenient enough to complete while working full-time but also requires a lot of attention outside of class. The instructor & teaching assistants were available, attentive, patient, & always willing to assist...
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    Boot Camp Team of Northwestern Boot Camps

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    Feb 25, 2022

    Fantastic, Graziel! Like you mentioned, this is a fast-paced but rewarding program that will require extensive time both inside and outside of the classroom. Our boot camp is designed for individuals with varying levels of proficiency — ranging from experienced professionals to beginners, like yourself. We're glad to hear you benefited from the support of our entire instructional team. Congratulations on successfully completing the course and thank you for your review! Best of luck in all your future endeavors. 
  • Julian Cumpian
    Julian Cumpian
    Graduate • Cybersecurity - Part-Time • Chicago
    Jan 26, 2021
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    Thank You

    After I was laid off from my previous employer in mid-2020 due to COVID-19, I enrolled in the Northwestern Cybersecurity Boot Camp so that I could level up before my next role. The intensive coursework and dedicated instructors, career advisors, and administrators prepared me to dive deeper into the subject matter, guided me to get a cybersecurity certification, and ultimately helped me land my new job in the cybersecurity field. 
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    Boot Camp Team of Northwestern Boot Camps

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    Jan 28, 2021

    Thank you, Julian! We appreciate you choosing our program to make a significant career change. It's great to hear you benefited from the curriculum, the support of our entire instructional team, and all the available resources. Congratulations on successfully completing the boot camp and landing an exciting new role! Best of luck moving forward. 
  • Brendan
    Brendan
    Graduate • Full Stack Flex - Part-Time • Chicago
    Jun 06, 2019
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    Engaging Course - Excellent Support

    If you are someone who craves opportunities for creative problem solving, then this course will be a perfect fit for you. You also need to have discipline and be self motivated to learn the materials if you wish to truly excell during the program. The instructotional staff is awesome, and will help you a long the way, but you will need to spend a lot of time outside the class really nailing down the material if you want to stand out. I came into the program with little knowledge of web dev...

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    Boot Camp Team of Northwestern Boot Camps

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    Jun 06, 2019

    Thanks, Brendan! We're happy to hear you successfully learned the fundamentals of full-stack web development and benefited from the support of our team. Great advice for prospective students—you will need to be disciplined and dedicate extensive time to master the course material. Congratulations on completing the program, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
  • Sam Jacob
    Sam Jacob
    Student • Full Stack Flex - Part-Time • Chicago
    May 22, 2019
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    In order to succeed in bootcamp, you need to do what that instructor in legwarmers said in that episode of Fame. This is Debbie Allen telling her students hoping for Broadway fame, that if they really want it, they will have to PAY in sweat. And a lot more sweat than they realize.

    Essentially, every week in bootcamp, you should probably spend about 17 hours of studying, working, learning to code. This is not including class time, or time getting to class or eve...

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    Boot Camp Team of Northwestern Boot Camps

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    Jun 06, 2019

    Thank you for sharing your experience, Sam! We appreciate your detailed guide to the program, as it provides helpful advice for prospective students. Like you mentioned, your success in the course will ultimately depend on you and how much time and effort you're willing to dedicate. We applaud all your hard work and commend you taking advantage of all the boot camp's resources. Congratulations on completing the program and best of luck moving forward!
  • Timothy Cho
    Timothy Cho
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    May 22, 2019
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    Don't kill creativity

    The full-stack web development bootcamp I took at Northwestern was an amazing program and I took away so much out of it. But there were a couple things that I believe could ultimately improve how to teach coding. 

    The reason why I love coding so much, is that there are hundreds or thousands of ways to complete a task. How you accomplish that task is completely unique and up to you and tests the limits of your creativity. Obviously the more knowledgable you are at coding, the more...

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    Boot Camp Team of Northwestern Boot Camps

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    May 23, 2019

    Thank you for review, Timothy! We're thrilled you enjoyed the program and took away so much from your experience. We strive to provide students with as many collaborative learning opportunities as possible as the ability to work with others is an important aspect of programming and professional environments. But all students have different learning styles, so we understand you would have preferred more freedom when it came to building projects. We appreciate your input as we're constantly updating our curriculum to meet our students' needs. Congratulations on successfully completing the boot camp, we wish you all the best as you move forward!

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How much does Northwestern Boot Camps cost?

Northwestern Boot Camps costs around $12,995. On the lower end, some Northwestern Boot Camps courses like Full Stack Flex - Full-Time cost $12,495.

What courses does Northwestern Boot Camps teach?

Northwestern Boot Camps offers courses like Cybersecurity - Part-Time, Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time, Full Stack Flex - Full-Time, Full Stack Flex - Part-Time and 1 more.

Where does Northwestern Boot Camps have campuses?

Northwestern Boot Camps has an in-person campus in Chicago.

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This program is offered through Northwestern School of Professional Studies in collaboration with Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering.

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