In Code the Dream’s program, you can pursue one of two career tracks: Web Development with Full-Stack JavaScript or Data Engineering with Python. Once you choose a pathway, you will take a sequence of courses, each 12 weeks long, that fit that track. Take our short quiz to help decide which pathway is right for you, and then learn more about the content in each course.
choose your
track
pre-work
PATH I: Web Development
with fullstack JavaScript
Intro
Express
Practicum
Labs
apprenticeship
or jobs
Developer
PATH II: Data Engineering
with Python
Data Analysis
AI &
Cloud
Practicum
jobs
Engineer
choose your
track
pre-work
PATH I: Web Development
with JavaScript
Intro
Express
Practicum
Labs
apprenticeship
or jobs
Developer
PATH II: Data Engineering
with Python
Data Analysis
AI &
Cloud
Practicum
jobs
Engineer
Pathway 1: Web Development with Full-Stack JavaScript
Transform your future by mastering the most in-demand web development technologies. Our Web Development with Full-Stack JavaScript pathway equips you with the skills to build powerful, responsive web applications from end to end.
You might enjoy web development if you’re interested in:
- Creating websites or apps that people can actually use
- Designing things that look good and work well
- Learning how to bring ideas to life with code
- Understanding how websites work behind the scenes
- Starting a career where creativity and problem-solving come together
Test if this pathway is right for you by taking a Career Pathways Quiz to see what we recommend. Otherwise, continue reading the information below to learn more about the Web Development with Full-Stack JavaScript pathway.
Web Development with Full-Stack JavaScript
Apply Now for our Web Development with Full-Stack JavaScript pathway
Request an application and then indicate your preference for the Web Development with Full-Stack JavaScript pathway.
Program Structure
All classes are 12 weeks long, and you can complete the entire program in 12–18 months. When you successfully complete one class, you will automatically be enrolled in the subsequent class.
- Intro Class: JavaScript fundamentals, HTML, CSS, and programming basics (if you already have some programming basics, you can test out of this class)
- React.js: Building dynamic user interfaces with React
- Node.js/Express: Server-side development and API creation
- Full-Stack JavaScript Practicum: Small group capstone experience to build and deploy a full-stack application
- **The opportunity to apply for our paid apprenticeship program. Click here to learn more.
You can learn more about each individual class by going to our course descriptions page.
Core Curriculum: What Will You Learn
- Modern JavaScript fundamentals and advanced concepts
- Frontend development with React to create dynamic user interfaces
- Backend development with Node.js to build scalable server applications
- Database integration and API development
- Industry best practices for deployment and version control
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this pathway are prepared for roles such as:
- Frontend Developer
- Backend Developer
- Full-Stack Engineer
- JavaScript Developer
- React Developer
- Web Application Developer
- UI/UX Developer
- Software Engineer
By graduation, you’ll have a portfolio of full-stack projects that demonstrate your ability to create complete web solutions. This ranges from user interface to server logic to database management. Join the ranks of web developers shaping the digital landscape and unlock opportunities at innovative companies seeking JavaScript talent.
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Pathway 2: Data Engineering with Python
Harness the power of data to drive decisions and innovation. Our data-focused career pathway with Python prepares you for the fast-growing field of data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and data engineering.
You might enjoy data engineering if you’re interested in:
- Working with numbers and finding patterns in information
- Learning how to use tools like Python to automate and simplify tasks
- Making sense of messy data and turning it into something useful
- Helping businesses and organizations make smarter decisions with data
- Creating dashboards and visualizations to tell stories with data
Test if this pathway is right for you by taking our Career Pathways Quiz to see what we recommend. Otherwise, continue reading the information below to learn more about the Data Engineering with Python pathway.
Data Engineering with Python
Apply Now for our Data Engineering with Python pathway
Request an application and then indicate your preference for the Data Engineering with Python path.
Program Structure
All classes are 12 weeks long, and you can complete the entire program in 12–18 months.
- Python Intro: Learn Python fundamentals and real-world coding skills (if you already have some programming basics, you can test out of this class)
- Python for Data Analysis: Core Python concepts, data structures, cleaning and analyzing data
- Python AI & Cloud Computing: Applied AI and cloud-based machine learning
- Python Practicum: Deploy an end-to-end data solution in a small-group setting
You can learn more about each individual class on our course descriptions page.
Core Curriculum: What Will You Learn
- Python programming fundamentals and advanced techniques
- Data manipulation and analysis with pandas and NumPy
- Data visualization tools to communicate insights effectively
- Statistical analysis and basic machine learning concepts
- Building data-driven applications and automated workflows
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this pathway typically seek roles such as:
- Junior Data Engineer
- AI Application Engineer
- Data Visualization Specialist
- Python Developer
- LLM Developer
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- ETL Developer
- Data Engineer
- and more.
Graduates emerge ready to extract meaning from complex datasets and translate that information into business value. With this track, students position themselves at the intersection of technology and strategy, where Python data skills will open doors to roles in analytics, business intelligence, and data engineering across multiple industries.
