Software Engineering Foundations I
Build a back-end development skill-set with courses on React, Python, and working with databases
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Build your full-stack skillset
Expand your expertise by diving into full-stack development with courses on React, Python, and backend architecture
You’ll learn to create interactive applications, work with databases, and understand the intricacies of client-server communication. These courses will guide you through the process of integrating front-end and back-end components, giving you the skills to build robust, scalable web applications. Whether you’re designing user interfaces or developing server-side logic, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in full-stack development.
The Charlotte x Flatiron School difference:
Learn to build back-end applications and apis and bring that together with your front-end knowledge to deploy full-stack applications
Train on industry-standard software and gain production experience
Be mentored by a world-class software engineer
Small group classes (max 5 students)
Prerequisite program: Software Engineering Essentials
After completing this program, you'll be able to move on to Software Engineering Foundations II
Curriculum
Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into software engineering
Front-End Development with React 1 - 3 weeks
In this course, you'll learn React, a popular front-end library, and how to integrate it with JavaScript to develop key app components. The course concludes with a project where you'll build application components using React based on a provided mock-up.
What you'll learn:
- Apply a programmatic thinking process for front-end development
- Create components for an app using industry standard design practices
- Integrate industry standard techniques for front-end development
Front-End Development with React 2 - 3 weeks
This course advances your React skills, focusing on integrating more complex components to build robust, interactive front-end applications. It concludes with a project where you'll create a full interactive app based on a provided mock-up.
What you'll learn:
- Apply a programmatic thinking process for front-end development
- Create components for an app using industry standard design practices
- Integrate industry standard techniques for a full interactive application
Introduction to Python - 3 weeks
This introductory Python course equips you with essential software engineering skills. You'll learn fundamental programming concepts, including scripting, operators, loops, data structures, libraries, and functions. The course concludes with a project where you'll develop a Python script to analyze data. By the end, you'll be prepared to write efficient code and tackle real-world software engineering challenges.
What you'll learn:
- Apply a programmatic thinking process for front-end development
- Create components for an app using industry standard design practices
- Integrate industry standard techniques for a full interactive application
Tuition
Upfront - Save 10%
$3,600
Pay as You Go
$4,000
3 monthly payments of $1,333
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.
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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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