Software Engineering Essentials
Jump into software engineering by learning front-end development skills to build web pages
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Kickstart your coding career
Begin your journey into the world of software engineering with a focus on front-end development
These courses will teach you the essentials of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, providing you with the foundational skills needed to create dynamic, interactive web pages. You’ll learn the principles of programming logic, explore problem-solving methodologies, and gain hands-on experience in building user interfaces. By the end of these courses, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to develop and style websites, as well as the confidence to tackle more complex programming challenges.
The Charlotte x Flatiron School difference:
Learn to build web applications even without prior knowledge
Gain confidence using industry standard languages like Javascript and Python
Be mentored by a professional software engineer
Small group classes (max 5 students)
Prerequisites: No prior experience required. These courses are designed for beginners.
On completion of this program, you may choose to continue your journey with the full Software Engineering Foundations I program
Curriculum
Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into software engineering
Software Engineering Fundamentals - 3 weeks
This course teaches the fundamentals of front-end web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You'll learn to create user interfaces, write clean code, and solve logic problems. Explore core programming concepts, data structures, and developer tools like GitHub. The final project lets you apply these skills to solve a business problem. By the end, you'll have the foundational skills needed for front-end development and programming problem-solving.
What you'll learn:
- Utilize foundational logic problem solving methodologies to develop solutions for business problems like a software engineer
- Identify technical solutions with Javascript to solve a business problem
- Apply the appropriate logical and technical solution with Javascript to solve a business problem
Front-End Development: JavaScript Fundamentals - 3 weeks
This course is a step toward mastering frontend development, offering a deep understanding of JavaScript, essential for web development. You'll learn modern JavaScript syntax, including asynchronous programming, and explore topics like data structures, functions, and testing. The course ends with a CLI application project, honing your skills in user-focused design and implementation. By the end, you'll be equipped to confidently tackle frontend development challenges.
What you'll learn:
- Utilize foundational methodologies of programmatic thinking to develop an interactive web page
- Apply fundamental programming techniques with javascript command line interface (CLI) to web development
Front-End Development: JavaScript Interactions - 3 weeks
This course immerses you in frontend development, teaching you to create interactive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You’ll master key concepts like asynchronous programming, DOM manipulation, and client-server communication, and develop the skills to build responsive user interfaces. The course concludes with a project where you'll integrate functionality and design into an interactive web page. By the end, you'll be equipped to solve business problems using industry-standard frontend practices.
What you'll learn:
- Utilize foundational methodologies of programmatic thinking to develop an interactive web page
- Apply fundamental programming techniques with javascript to web development
- Execute a programming process to develop an interactive web page
Tuition
Upfront - Save 10%
$2,700
Pay as You Go
$3,000
3 monthly payments of $1,000
FAQs
Yes, all programs offered by UNC Charlotte + Flatiron are delivered entirely online. This format provides flexibility and convenience, allowing you to learn from anywhere while balancing other commitments. The online experience includes live interactive virtual classes led by skilled instructors, collaborative projects, and comprehensive support services to ensure a rich and engaging learning journey.
Your monthly financed payment is based on your credit score. The amount shown reflects the lowest possible rate. To explore your financing options, schedule a call with an admissions representative today.
Our programs are not currently set up to accept military benefits, such as the GI Bill, as a form of payment directly from the student at this time. However, if your military benefits can be arranged to pay the school directly, this may be an option in rare cases.
No, you do not need a college degree to enroll in our programs. A high school diploma or GED is the only educational requirement. Our programs are designed to be accessible to a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds.
No, we do not accept FAFSA or traditional financial aid for our programs. However, we do offer loans for full-time students, as well as interest-free installment plans and upfront payment options for everyone else. Please contact us for more details about these flexible payment options.
It is occasionally possible to skip the Essentials program and go directly to Foundations I. However, we highly recommend that most students do not skip Essentials as it covers a tremendous amount of information and skills that will be used throughout the entire career pathway program and will require some catching up if skipped. The Essentials program is still difficult and covers a great deal of material that is necessary for proceeding in the following programs and won't be reviewed in Foundations. All of the future program material will build upon the essentials. If you would like to be considered to enter directly into the Foundations-level programs, you'll be required to submit materials demonstrating your proficiency in the materials covered in the Essentials program.
Nope! This program is designed for complete beginners—no experience required.
Yes! Upon the completion of each program in the pathway, you will receive a Credly digital badge from UNC Charlotte and a completion certificate from Flatiron School. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Thousands of our community members use their program certificates and badges to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. This curriculum is powered by Flatiron School, whose programs are well-regarded by top employers. Many of these top employers contribute to our curriculum, hire our community, and partner with us to train their own teams.
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