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Web Development Bootcamp

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Overview

  • 12 week coding bootcamp

    12 Week Bootcamp

  • 40 hours Full-Time Immersive

    40hrs+ Full-Time

  • 4 Week Prep Module

    70hr Prep Module

  • 8:1 Mentor Ratio

    8:1 Mentor Ratio

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:

Node 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 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.

Htmlandcss 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.

Softwarearchitecture 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 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 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

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.

Web Development Bootcamp Course Package

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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Web Development Bootcamp Course Package

Learn from home

Since 2013, we’ve been offering outcomes driven education to over 1,500 career-minded students and successfully delivered immersive remote education to cohorts around the country. As of March 2020, our programs are online to ensure the safety of our community and make our students more ready for the work from home culture that is growing in demand.

Same great education & career services, also available online.

Online courses

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

self study time

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.

learn to code lessons

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.

coding projects and assignments

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, just holler and our mentors will come running.

take a break

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.

work on coding projects

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 following day. Don't worry, you'll have 24/7 access to our campus.

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 for coding

    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

    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.

  • developer grit

    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.

  • coding culture fit

    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.

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.

Micah B.
Amazon

Micah B.

Became a Web Development Engineer

From Desktop IT support. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Career Acceleration
Fatima Altaf
LoyaltyOne

Fatima Altaf

Became a web developer

From a public policy worker. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Dramatic Career Change
Elissa M.
Telus

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.
Hack Capital

Prachi S.

Became a Full-Stack Software Engineer

From New Immigrant. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Recent Immigrant
Scott D.
Indeed

Scott D.

Became a Software Engineer

From Customer Service & Marketing. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Dramatic Career Change
Lihn Le K.
Tempo

Lihn Le K.

Became a Software Developer

From a Coffee Blogger. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Dramatic Career Change
Hobby to Career
Jackson C.
Tuft + Paw

Jackson C.

Became a Founder of a Startup

From a Mortgage Broker. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Dramatic Career Change
Trevor M.
Tango Financial

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
Wavo.me

Flora Uwadiegwu

Became a Software Engineer

From a Chemistry Major. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Career Acceleration
Matt M.
Buy Sell Ads

Matt M.

Became a Jr. Developer

From a University Graduate. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Straight from School
Corrina Chow
Unity Technologies

Corrina Chow

Became a Full-Stack Developer

From a Graphic Designer. Read More ➜

Web Bootcamp
Career Acceleration
Quinn Branscombe
Lighthouse Labs

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.
    Amazon

    Micah B.

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Career Acceleration
    Fatima Altaf
    LoyaltyOne

    Fatima Altaf

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Dramatic Career Change
    Elissa M.
    Telus

    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.
    Hack Capital

    Prachi S.

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Recent Immigrant
    Scott D.
    Indeed

    Scott D.

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Dramatic Career Change
    Lihn Le K.
    Tempo

    Lihn Le K.

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Dramatic Career Change
    Hobby to Career
    Jackson C.
    Tuft + Paw

    Jackson C.

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Dramatic Career Change
    Trevor M.
    Tango Financial

    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
    Wavo.me

    Flora Uwadiegwu

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Career Acceleration
    Matt M.
    Buy Sell Ads

    Matt M.

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Straight from School
    Corrina Chow
    Unity Technologies

    Corrina Chow

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

    Web Bootcamp
    Career Acceleration
    Quinn Branscombe
    Lighthouse Labs

    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

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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.

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            Student Outcome Report

            Career Services.

            Career Services is how we connect our graduates with their first role as a developer. Our team will work with you to identify your unique career goals, and guide you to success.

            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.

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            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.

            • Lighthouse Labs apply online

              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!

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              Interview

              You can book in for your group 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 and potentially to meet some of your future classmates!

            • coding bootcamp assessments

              Logic and Technical Assessments

              After the group 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 group interview.

            • coding bootcamp Prep Modules

              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 on-site

              The mandatory 70hr prep modules must be completed at least one week before the start of on-site Bootcamp.

            • Demo Day

              Final Week

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

            Dollars & Start Dates

            Non-Job Seeker Discount

            Domestic

            $13,000*

            $9,500*

            (Deposit: 10%)

            For people who are not seeking a job.

            • Full-time Bootcamp
            • Demo Day

            International: $11,500 CAD

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            Career boost

            $13,000*

            (Deposit: 10%)

            Personalized, 1:1 career support from the team that’s achieved 95% employment rate.

            • Full-time Bootcamp
            • Demo Day
            • 3 Career Workshops
            • Lifetime Access to Job Resource
            • Personalized Job Searching
            • Networking on Behalf of Students
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            * All prices are in CAD. Taxes are included. 10% deposit is required to secure your spot.

            Start Dates

            Oct 25 - Jan 28

            Nov 22 - Feb 25

            Jan 10 - Apr 01

            Feb 07 - Apr 29

            Mar 07 - May 27

            Apr 04 - Jun 24

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

            COVID-19 SUPPORT: $1M IN SCHOLARSHIPS

            Lighthouse recognizes the challenges we are facing and wants to respond by supporting our community. After receiving the strong demand for our initial $500,000 scholarship (announced March 2020), we have decided to release an additional $500,000 to support students in need.

            If you’re facing financial uncertainty or are out of school as a result of COVID-19, apply now for this special scholarship.

            Emergency support

            Learn more

            FAQ

            • What are your graduate employment rates?

              97% of our job-seeking graduates have been hired after graduating, and 87% within 180 days of graduation! You can view the complete breakdown of our employment statistics in our Student Outcomes Report.

            • How much programming experience do I need to take your Bootcamp?

              No formal education is required to being admitted to Lighthouse Labs! While having some coding knowledge always helps, your background does not matter as much as a genuine interest in code or data science and a raw determination to succeed in this challenging environment.

              If you’re interested in our bootcamp but brand new to code or data, our intro courses are a perfect way to figure out if you're ready for a career as a developer or data analyst.

            • 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 graduates with diplomas upon graduation.

            We've answered your burning questions