AlbanyCanCode

Albany

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About AlbanyCanCode

Location: Albany

AlbanyCanCode is a nonprofit in Albany, NY that offers full-time, 12-week courses in Front-End Web Development, Automated Web Testing, and Javascript. The program aims to develop non-traditional talent and advocates for a vibrant, inclusive tech talent... Read More

Courses are taught in-person, at the Schenectady Community College Albany Extension. Each class includes 1-on-1 instructor assistance, self-study, labs, assignments, team projects, and interactions with mentors from area employers. Albany Can Code aims to give students a structure to learn a well-rounded set of skills that are relevant to local employers. The curriculum uses online materials, books, and labs to ensure hands-on practice, in person, with peers and instructors to keep you on track.

Applicants should be committed to a career in software, and have some practice with learning computer languages. Applicants should also have the drive to learn new things, with habits and attitudes that support ongoing learning, and the aptitude and passion for code.

Albany CanCode is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants, sponsorships, and income earned for the workforce and K-12 program and curriculum and program development.

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Courses

Front-End Development

Cost: $1,500

Duration: 12 weeks

Locations: Albany

In-person Only

Course Description:

The Front-End Development course is a 12-week (72 hours in class plus lab) course offered in partnership with SCCC’s workforce (non-credit) side.
The Front End Web Development class is designed for students newer to coding. Through lecture and individual assignments, students will establish solid foundations in key tools of front-end developers: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, JavaScript/jQuery, and collaborative workplace/version control tool Github. This course meets two evenings per week, three hours per session. Occasional labs outside of class meetings will provide further opportunities for mentoring and networking opportunities. Applicants should be passionate about web and mobile design, and motivated to build web pages that are visually appealing and functionally engaging.

Tuition for Fall 2018 Front End Web Development course at SCCC (Albany) is $1,500 per student, but through SCCC there are some tuition grant funds available for students who meet criteria of the grant donors. Examples of grant criteria for federal or state tuition include: underemployed or unemployed persons, veterans, persons with disabilities, and other demographics.

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript