Bootcamp · 8 weeks · Thursdays

Software Development Bootcamp (Intermediate)

8-week intermediate software development bootcamp. JavaScript, modern frameworks, deployment. £4,600 funded. For people with some coding basics.

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At a glance

Length: 8 weeks · Thursdays
Schedule: Thursdays · 9:30–4:30
Venue: CPD Brighton
Funded value: £4,600
Cost to you: £0

Overview

This is a deliberate step up from beginner bootcamps. We expect you can already write basic HTML, CSS, and a small amount of JavaScript — enough to build a static page. Over 8 weeks we take you from there to deploying a working full-stack application.

What you leave with

✓Deployed full-stack application (your portfolio piece)
✓Working competence with modern JavaScript, React, and Node
✓Version control fluency (Git, GitHub, code review workflows)
✓Deployment knowledge (Vercel, Netlify, basic devops)
✓Software Developer Certification
✓Six months of careers support — including portfolio review with hiring developers

Curriculum

What you cover

Week 1

Modern JavaScript

ES6+, async/await, modules, tooling. Refreshing what you know plus what you've missed.

Week 2

Git & deployment

GitHub workflows, branches, PRs. Deploying your first static site.

Week 3–4

React fundamentals

Components, state, hooks, routing. Building the front-end of your portfolio piece.

Week 5

Backend & APIs

Node, Express, REST API design, working with databases.

Week 6

Full-stack integration

Connecting front-end and back-end. Authentication basics.

Week 7–8

Polish & deploy

Performance, accessibility, error handling. Final deploy + portfolio review.

Cohort dates

When you can start

Jun 2026 start

11 Jun – 30 Jul 2026

Weekly · 10:00–17:00 · 8 weeks · CPD Brighton

Recruiting nowfree, grant funded

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Aug 2026 start

4 Aug – 22 Sep 2026

Weekly · 10:00–17:00 · 8 weeks · CPD Brighton

Recruiting nowfree, grant funded

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Who it's for

Built for working adults

Career changers

People moving into digital from another sector — hospitality, retail, admin, public sector. Most common cohort group.

Returners

After parental leave, redundancy, or carer gap. AI/digital skills give a credible CV refresh.

Already-employed upskillers

People doing a related job but wanting deeper skill in a specific area.

Eligibility

Can you apply?

✓19+ on 31 Aug 2025
✓UK or EU resident for 3+ years
✓Right to work in the UK
✓Not in full-time funded study

FAQ

Common questions

What level of coding do I need before applying?

You should be able to build a basic HTML/CSS page and write a JavaScript function. You don't need to have deployed anything or used a framework. We have a short pre-application coding check to confirm fit.

Is this enough to get a junior developer job?

It's enough to start applying. The market is competitive — what matters more than the bootcamp itself is your portfolio quality and how much you keep coding after the bootcamp ends. Our careers team helps.

Does it cover any AI / Claude / Copilot?

Yes — pair-programming with AI is integrated throughout, not a separate module. By the end you'll be using Claude or Copilot daily as part of your workflow.

How is this different from the Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship?

Bootcamp: 8 weeks, no employer, you fund yourself by being eligible for Skills Bootcamps. Apprenticeship: 24 months with a paid job at an employer, funded by the levy. Different products.

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