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Online, San Francisco, Boston

About First Step Coding

Location: Online, San Francisco, Boston

Please note: This school is closed and is no longer accepting students. The SwitchUp team no longer monitors this page for updates, but historical information is available for reference.

This is a unique part-time bootcamp PREP program designed to teach coding fundamentals and help students earn entrance into a top immersive bootcamp. Thanks to their partnerships with 8+ bootcamps, this program can be completely free for eligible students!... Read More

Courses

Bootcamp Prep

Cost: $1,999
Duration: 8 weeks
Locations: Online, San Francisco, Boston
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Bootcamp Prep is an 8-week part-time course designed to help you achieve three goals:

1) Learn the fundamentals of coding in JavaScript, HTML, & CSS.
2) Find out for sure if you truly enjoy coding and show promise as a developer.
3) Get admitted to a top bootcamp to build on your skills & become a software engineer!

This course is divided up into a series of three modules. Core Training has a strict meeting schedule & pace, but other modules allow for some flexibility.

CORE TRAINING: 4 WEEKS (IN-PERSON or ONLINE)

• Meet two evenings per week in a classroom with a 6:1 ratio of students to teachers.
• Work through challenges isolating specific learning objectives in JavaScript, HTML, & CSS.
• Get live support from instructors during class & office hours.

FRONT END WEB DEVELOPMENT: 3 WEEKS (ONLINE)

• Learn to develop like a professional using VS Code
• Master debugging in Chrome Dev Tools
• Delve deeper into intermediate topics with an additional guest lecture
• Build an interactive front-end for an API-driven web application in a final capstone project - with opportunities to add your own creative features

MOCK INTERVIEWS & ADVISING: 1 WEEK (ONLINE)

• Complete a mock bootcamp interview with an instructor and receive your official Bootcamp Readiness Score
• Get advising and recommendations on next steps in your coding journey

Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

Cost: $1,499
Duration: 4 weeks
Locations: Online, San Francisco, Boston
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

This course is designed for complete beginners to coding. You'll be able to call yourself "code literate" and comfortable with the fundamentals of JavaScript, HTML, & CSS.

This is a highly tuned, fast-paced program. At the end of just four weeks, you'll be able to:

• Learn the fundamentals of coding in JavaScript, HTML, & CSS
• Gain an intimate understanding of how applications interface with APIs and handle data
• Think algorithmically and problem solve like a programmer.
• Communicate more effectively with your technical co-workers.
• Start automating some of your repetitive tasks at work.

You will be immersed in a hands-on approach to learning, and you'll be writing code with us from day one. Rather than lecturing you, we'll show you brief demos and then give you opportunities to apply new concepts through progressive challenges.

Note: If you're looking for a slightly longer course with time dedicated to coding bootcamp preparation, you might consider our 8-week Bootcamp Prep course.

First Step Coding Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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5.0/5 (69 reviews)

Kimberly Kelly
Customer Success Manager | Graduated: 2018

1/18/2019

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Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

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"Great starting point, no prior coding experience needed!"

I recently started a Customer Success position at a small tech startup and I have the opportunity to interact with the developers much more than I did at previous jobs. In this role I am put in the position to advocate for certain product enhancements... Read More

Heather
Graphic Designer | Graduated: 2018

1/16/2019

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Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

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"Worth it!"

Programming became interesting to me because I work directly with our developer and really enjoyed learning a bit more from him on how the dev was working, namely HTML and CSS. As I asked more questions he recommended that I look around for classes. That’s... Read More

Mike
Spanish Teacher | Graduated: 2019

1/5/2019

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Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

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"Great Feedback, Easy Immersion, Awesome Team"

I had a great experience in a Java Script Crash Course through First Step Coding. It's perfect for the aspiring coder. They are very attentive to the needs of their students and they gave great feedback throughout the course. I would certainly recommend... Read More

Jane McElduff
Consultant | Graduated: 2019

1/5/2019

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Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

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"First Step Coding teachers make the basics understandable!"

Awesome class to learn the basics of coding so you can choose a career in coding or to enhance your coding relationships and coding needs conversations. A " must-do" if you you have any curiosity about coding. First Step Coding teachers make the basics... Read More

Hugo Xiong
Teacher and Entrepreneur | Graduated: 2018

12/31/2018

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Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

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"Fantastic way to get started with coding"

This is a great course for anyone who is looking for a structured way to get started with coding. As the co-founder of an online language learning startup, I wanted to learn more about fundamental web technologies like HTML, CSS, and Javascript to better... Read More

Spencer
Graphic Designer | Graduated: 2018

12/19/2018

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"A great introduction to coding"

I'm currently in the Bootcamp prep section of First Step Coding and I couldn't be happier with my experience so far. If you're looking to prepare yourself for a coding boot camp or just hoping to test the waters, I can't recommend First Step enough. The... Read More

Kevin Kang
Graduated: 2018

11/15/2018

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Bootcamp Prep

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"Perfect Starting Point"

This was a great introductory course to the fundamentals of coding. If you are on the fence about spending the money for a Coding Bootcamp, think about doing this program first to see if coding is for you. Another great thing about this program is, if... Read More

The curriculum taught me the fundamentals in Javascript and delved a bit into JQuery, but most importantly how to approach a problem like a software engineer. While I was in the program, I realized that coding was the career path I want to pursue and helped me gain the confidence and base understanding to apply to a top Bootcamp, which I will be starting in January.

Official Response from First Step Coding

Thanks Kevin & congrats on getting accepted to Flatiron's online program! We're very excited for you!

Angela
Graduated: 2018

10/12/2018

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Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

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"First Step Coding - a must for any beginner!"

I recently completed the four week Intro to Coding in JS course. I had a great experience with First Step Coding! The course was delivered via 'live' online classes taught by a very knowledgeable and helpful instructor. I truly believe that for most everyone,... Read More

Ted
Product Manager | Graduated: 2018

10/11/2018

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Introduction to Coding in JavaScript

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"4 week course"

I completed the 4 week intro course online, taught by Kurt. My goal was to get a deeper understanding of general coding to help me collaborate with my technical teams at work. My goals were met and surpassed thanks to First Step. I now feel confident... Read More

The classes were interactive and hands on which helped drill home the concepts. I don't plan personally on making the switch in careers to a programmer, but this course is one that I'll recommend to all my product colleagues as it is a great way to enhance your understanding of the technical concepts you'll encounter day in and out with your technical teams and make you a better team player and leader.

Francisco J Garcia-Bengochea
Graduated: 2018

10/3/2018

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"Great introduction to Javascript fundamentals."

Prior to attending this program, I had taught myself python from a book called The crash course to python. Knowing python made the transition to javascript much easier but I still had never even seen javascript syntax. I had aspirations to attend Hack... Read More

Official Response from First Step Coding

Thanks Javi! Congrats again on Hack Reactor!

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