Web Development Bootcamp

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Overview

12 Week Bootcamp
40hrs+ Full-Time
70hr Prep Module
On-Demand Mentorship

The goal of our Web Development Bootcamp is to transform you into a professional web developer. You'll come to understand coding logic using popular languages and frameworks like JavaScript & Ruby on Rails, while learning how to think like a programmer by building software from the ground up. Our web development bootcamp will provide you with mentorship, data-driven curriculum, and a top notch learning environment that will launch you into your first Junior Web Developer role.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

What you will learn:

JavaScript & Node.js

JavaScript is the universal programming language of the web. You'll gain firsthand experience with Javascript and Node ecosystems, as well as modern tooling and libraries such as Babel and webpack.

Databases & Data Modeling

Relational and document databases are two of the prevailing paradigms used today. We'll teach you to be comfortable with SQL, object-stores, and properly model a database.

HTML, CSS, and More

HTML and CSS are the building blocks of the modern web. You'll learn to create gorgeous responsive UIs for web apps, not only with HTML5 and CSS3 but also modern front-end tools like Babel and Webpack.

Software Architecture

Understanding how software components should be organized is an essential skill for career growth as a developer. You'll learn software architecture by studying programming practices, from good database modeling to abstraction and well-encapsulated code, as well as modular design.

React JS

In a short span of time, React JS has become one of the most used JavaScript frameworks. While building a single page application, you'll learn a new way to think about structuring your user interface by using components, one way data flow and the Virtual DOM.

Ruby on Rails

This dynamic duo of language & framework is one of the most widely used and polished modern technologies for web development. You will gain familiarity with Rails core concepts, like the MVC design pattern, and how to communicate with databases to persist data.

JavaScript & Node.js

JavaScript is the universal programming language of the web. You'll gain firsthand experience with Javascript and Node ecosystems, as well as modern tooling and libraries such as Babel and webpack.

Databases & Data Modeling

Relational and document databases are two of the prevailing paradigms used today. We'll teach you to be comfortable with SQL, object-stores, and properly model a database.

HTML, CSS, and More

Software Architecture

React JS

Ruby on Rails

Inside our Web Development Bootcamp Curriculum

Download our curriculum package for a more detailed look at our Web Development Bootcamp curriculum, educational philosophy, and the support structures we use to support you throughout your Bootcamp journey and beyond.

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LEARN FROM HOME

Since 2013, we’ve been offering outcomes-driven education to over 4,000 career-minded students and successfully delivered immersive remote education to students around the country. Our programs are online to prepare our students for the work from home culture that is growing in demand.

Students also have access to 1:1 support from mentors for help regarding technical and career-oriented questions, from debugging tips to interview prep.

Same great education & career services, also available online.

Online courses

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Day in the life. What have you gotten yourself into?

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:

Morning self-study

This is your time to settle in, practice some coding exercises, and get ready for the day before morning lecture starts promptly at 10am.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM:

Interactive morning lecture

Led by our awesome instructors, morning lectures elaborate on the concepts you'll need to know as a developer. Lectures help you better understand coding theory, and give you new perspectives to solve issues you may encounter throughout the day.

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Code & work on projects

This is when you get your hands dirty. You'll be coding for the majority of the day to complete your assignments and projects. If you get stuck, connect with one of our on-demand mentors online.

5:00PM-6:00PM

Take a break

This is your chance to stretch your legs, breathe fresh air, and grab some food before your evening coding sprint.

6:00PM-9:00PM

Code & work on projects

Evening mentors are available as you continue working on the day's challenges and prepare for the next ones.

Our students.

At Lighthouse Labs we are looking for a rare breed: someone who is seeking an opportunity for extraordinary growth, is ready to thrive in an intense learning environment, and LOVES code.

Above all we admire:

Passion

We believe that the best developers are passionate, lifelong learners. As for you: you see bootcamp as more than just the means to an end, and it shows in your ever-growing list of side projects.
Aptitude for coding

Some brains are just wired for coding, no matter their previous exposure or education. You think in a logical, structured way that lends itself beautifully to a career as a developer.
Grit

Becoming a developer is far from easy. Our program requires motivation, determination, hard work, and resilience. You're goal-oriented and have a solid idea of what you want to accomplish. You get it done.
Culture fit

We're an array of personalities from every imaginable background, and the result is amazing. If you are kind, quick, and a little quirky, we will be fast friends.

In case it wasn't clear:

No previous coding education or experience is required to attend Lighthouse Labs.

Mentors

Our mentors are experienced, working professionals who coach students through roadblocks during their course while sharing key problem-solving strategies that will set them up for success and continual growth on the job. Students can reach out at any time to receive 1:1 coaching for both technical and career-related questions, job hunting tips, and interview pointers. Mentors also help students build their network, connecting them with other industry professionals.

Testimonials

Take it from those who know us best. Click through to read the experiences of some of the alumni who've passed through our Web Dev Bootcamp.

Graduates

Reviews

Projects

Micah B.

Became a Web Development Engineer

From Desktop IT support. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Career Acceleration

Fatima Altaf

Became a web developer

From a public policy worker. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Elissa M.

Became a Junior Full-Stack Developer

From Digital Marketing in E-commerce. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

New Job During COVID

Dramatic Career Change

Prachi S.

Became a Full-Stack Software Engineer

From New Immigrant. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Recent Immigrant

Scott D.

Became a Software Engineer

From Customer Service & Marketing. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Lihn Le K.

Became a Software Developer

From a Coffee Blogger. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Hobby to Career

Jackson C.

Became a Founder of a Startup

From a Mortgage Broker. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Trevor M.

Became a Software Developer

From 17 Years in Government of BC. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Adult Re-Skilling

Flora Uwadiegwu

Became a Software Engineer

From a Chemistry Major. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Career Acceleration

Matt M.

Became a Jr. Developer

From a University Graduate. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Straight from School

Corrina Chow

Became a Full-Stack Developer

From a Graphic Designer. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Career Acceleration

Quinn Branscombe

Became a Full-Stack Web Developer

From Thrift Shop Employee. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

New Job During COVID

Dramatic Career Change

COVID-19 Scholarship

Micah B.

Became a Web Development Engineer from Desktop IT support. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Career Acceleration

Fatima Altaf

Became a web developer from a public policy worker. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Elissa M.

Became a Junior Full-Stack Developer from Digital Marketing in E-commerce. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

New Job During COVID

Dramatic Career Change

Prachi S.

Became a Full-Stack Software Engineer from New Immigrant. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Recent Immigrant

Scott D.

Became a Software Engineer from Customer Service & Marketing. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Lihn Le K.

Became a Software Developer from a Coffee Blogger. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Hobby to Career

Jackson C.

Became a Founder of a Startup from a Mortgage Broker. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Trevor M.

Became a Software Developer from 17 Years in Government of BC. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Dramatic Career Change

Adult Re-Skilling

Flora Uwadiegwu

Became a Software Engineer from a Chemistry Major. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Career Acceleration

Matt M.

Became a Jr. Developer from a University Graduate. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Straight from School

Corrina Chow

Became a Full-Stack Developer from a Graphic Designer. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

Career Acceleration

Quinn Branscombe

Became a Full-Stack Web Developer from Thrift Shop Employee. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp

New Job During COVID

Dramatic Career Change

COVID-19 Scholarship

Course Report

4.45 (93 reviews)

Career Karma

4.4 (129 reviews)

Switchup

4.27 (108 reviews)

Course Report

4.45 (93 reviews)

Career Karma

4.4 (129 reviews)

Switchup

4.27 (108 reviews)

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Student Outcomes Report

Let the data speak for itself: access key insights about our bootcamp graduates. Learn about our industry-leading graduate employment rate, starting salaries, and more, throughout a year of economic strain and downturn.

Student Outcomes Report

Career Services.

Career Services is the lifetime support we offer our graduates as they progress along their career journey. From connecting them with their first roles in tech post-graduation to mid-career boosts, our team will work with you at any stage in your career to identify your goals and help guide you to achieving them.

Career Services

Career coaching ➖

We'll help you cultivate your career goals and lay out a plan of attack.
Interview & resume prep ➕

You will have endless opportunities to practice your elevator pitch and we'll show you how to highlight your assets.
Introductions & networking ➕

Our monthly events will connect you with our ever-expanding network and their amazing opportunities.
Employer outreach ➕

The Career Services team is always reaching out to new employers, curating resumes, and arranging interviews.

Admissions Process.

Our students put their trust in us, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards to ensure that everyone coming into our program is set up for success.

Student Accessibility Services
At Lighthouse Labs, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive learning community. If you need help and support as a student, we’re here for you.

Visit our Student Accessibility Services FAQs to learn more.

Apply online

A short 5-10 minute application for you to introduce yourself, including your education and coding experience, plus your super power. You know, the important details that will help us get to know you. New cohorts fill up on a rolling basis so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible!
Interview

You can book in for your interview during the application process, otherwise you will be emailed with a link to book it in later. We want to meet you, get to know you better and talk all about bootcamp. This is also your opportunity to ask us anything!
Logic and Technical Assessments

After the interview, successful candidates will be sent over instructions to take our logic test and materials to prepare for and take the technical assessment. You do not need to have prior experience in coding or data science to perform well on these tests. These are both multiple-choice and done online on your own time within a 2-week period of your interview.
Prep Modules

The first step to becoming a developer is laying your foundation with our Prep Modules. The 70 hours you'll spend on completing prep will introduce the basic technologies you'll use throughout bootcamp, including: HTML, CSS, Ruby, JavaScript, and git. You are required to complete the Prep Modules before your first day of bootcamp.

Key Dates.

Once you are accepted into a cohort, your place in the program will only be reserved once we have received your deposit. Deposits can be paid by credit card, and we are able to accept wire transfers for the remainder of your tuition. Your tuition is due 2 weeks before your start date.

When to Apply

6-10 weeks before your intended start date.

For bootcamp, we recommend you apply 6-10 weeks before your desired start date as our cohorts start on a rolling basis. The more time you have for prep and stretch goals, the better!
Bootcamp

Length: 12 weeks

The mandatory 70hr prep modules must be completed at least one week before the start of Bootcamp.
Demo Day

Final Week

Present your final project to the masses!
View past projects page here

Dollars & Start Dates

2023 Tuition

$14,000*

(Deposit: 10%)

Personalized, 1:1 career support from the team that’s achieved 97% employment rate for Web Development job-seeking grads.

Full-time Bootcamp
Demo Day
3 Career Workshops
Lifetime Access to Job Resource
Personalized Job Searching
Networking on Behalf of Students

Eligible Start Dates:

Mar 06 - May 26

Apr 03 - Jun 23

May 01 - Jul 21

May 29 - Aug 18

Jun 26 - Sep 15

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* All prices are in CAD. Taxes are included. 10% deposit is required to secure your spot.

* Dates are for the course duration and do not include the Prep Module.

FINANCING 🔻

WAYS TO FINANCE YOUR TUITION 🔻

This free guide will help you finance your education. Download the complete list of funding options including scholarships to unlock your career potential.

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FAQ

What are your graduate employment rates?

97% of our job-seeking Web Development graduates have been hired after graduating, and 90% within 180 days of graduation! 90% of our job-seeking Data Science graduates have been hired after graduating, and 83% within 180 days of graduation! You can view the complete breakdown of our employment statistics in our Student Outcomes Report.
Do I need any specific experience to take a Lighthouse Labs Bootcamp?

No formal education is required to being admitted to Lighthouse Labs! While having some coding knowledge or technical experience always helps, your background does not matter as much as a genuine interest in code, data science, or cyber security and a raw determination to succeed in this challenging environment. A passion for tech and a little bit of grit can be all that's needed to succeed!
How do coding bootcamps compare to traditional education, like a Computer Science degree?

The bootcamp educational model is built very differently from the ones you experienced in high school and/or university. Lighthouse Labs practices a flipped, immersive model of education that puts the emphasis on the development of practical skills through building real-world applications using an incremental and cumulative collection of tools and best practices.

Lectures take up a maximum of two and a half hours in any given day, with another eight to ten hours being spent each day working in a lab setting. You can expect to introduce yourself to new concepts through readings and exercises, getting your knowledge bolstered and backfilled with lectures throughout the week. You can learn more about the bootcamp experience our blog post: So You Want To Take A Bootcamp

It is our core belief that 80% of the learning should be done on the job and we’ve tailored every part of our program around it. Our curriculum is constantly interrupted by a community of passionate developers based off feedback from employers, students, alumni and industry trends. We won’t teach you everything about software development (that takes years of practice), but we will give you the foundation so you can continue learning in your new career as a developer as quickly as possible.

For more details, read about our Education Philosophies or explore our Student Outcomes Report.
Do I get a diploma upon graduation?

While our philosophy is based around mastery and not credentials, we do provide our Bootcamp and Flex graduates with diplomas upon graduation.
Are Flex students eligible for Career Services?

Yes, Flex students also benefit from guidance with the Career Services dream team as part of their program. This is a service offered for life, meaning that alumni can keep coming back for relevant career advice long after graduating.
What is the difference between a Bootcamp and a Flex Program?

Both bootcamps and flex programs cover the same material. Students of both will become familiar with the fundamentals concepts and techniques of their chosen program. The key difference between these delivery formats is the structure. A Flex program is a less concentrated program over a longer stretch of time, whereas a Bootcamp is more concentrated. These two programs both exist to accommodate a wider variety of student lifestyles, priorities, and preferred learning pace, so that students can strike a balance that works for them without compromising on quality.
Should I take a Bootcamp or a Flex Program?

Both these programs exist so as to accommodate students’ lifestyles and priorities. If you’re currently working in a position that you want to continue while training, we recommend you enroll in a less concentrated Flex program. This is also a great option if you’re a parent or caregiver with substantial childcare duties.

If you want to start a new career as soon as possible and don’t want to wait a few months, Bootcamp is the better option for you. This is also a good fit if you have an open schedule or can make other commitments work with a more intense program.Ces deux programmes existent afin de s'adapter au mode de vie et aux priorités des étudiants.
Is a Flex Program easier than a Bootcamp?

These programs are fundamentally equivalent in terms of content. For some, the more intensive schedule of a Bootcamp may be more challenging, but for others, the longer stretch of a Flex program might be more challenging.

We've answered your burning questions

Web Development Bootcamp

Overview

12 Week Bootcamp

40hrs+ Full-Time

70hr Prep Module

On-Demand Mentorship

What you will learn:

Inside our Web Development Bootcamp Curriculum

LEARN FROM HOME

Day in the life. What have you gotten yourself into?

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM:

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

5:00PM-6:00PM

6:00PM-9:00PM

Our students.

Passion

Aptitude for coding

Grit

Culture fit

Mentors

Testimonials

Course Report

Career Karma

Switchup

Course Report

Career Karma

Switchup

Everything Calgary

Student Outcomes Report

Career Services.

Career coaching ➖

Interview & resume prep ➕

Introductions & networking ➕

Employer outreach ➕

Admissions Process.

Apply online

Interview

Logic and Technical Assessments

Prep Modules

Key Dates.

When to Apply

Bootcamp

Demo Day

Dollars & Start Dates

2023 Tuition

FINANCING 🔻

WAYS TO FINANCE YOUR TUITION 🔻

FAQ

Our admissions process

submit an application