No matter which path you choose, the outcome will be the same: You’ll graduate as an autonomous, full-stack software engineer, fully capable of tackling unique problems and building complex applications on the job.
We offer a 16-week, full-time, live online coding bootcamp, built by leading curriculum designers and taught by experienced instructors. This program offers a robust support team, including career coaches to guide you toward your desired career. Additionally, our sister school, Tech Elevator, offers a part-time coding bootcamp with the same result and built-in support, just with a different schedule and structure, designed for learning flexibility.
So, which one is the best fit for you? Below, we’ll first provide a quick overview of each program.
Hack Reactor Coding Bootcamps
Beginner Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (16 weeks, live online)
Designed for those with little to no coding experience, this bootcamp is for beginners looking to start their journey toward learning to code and becoming a software engineer.
Beginner Part-Time Coding Bootcamp (30 weeks, live online, offered through Tech Elevator)
Built with flexibility in mind, this part-time program is designed for students who want to launch a career in tech but need to balance other responsibilities, such as work or family. No prior coding experience is required; just curiosity, commitment, and the drive to succeed.
Incoming Skill Level
Both of these bootcamps are built for people with little to no experience in coding. If you’re just starting out — maybe you’ve dabbled in a few online tutorials or you’ve never written a single line of code — either of these beginner programs can support your journey.
There is no coding challenge or technical assessment required to be accepted into either program. You’ll start with the fundamentals and build from there, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to transition into a software engineering role.
Program Timing and Pacing
Some learners prefer the structure and immersion of a full-time schedule, while others need a more flexible option that fits into their existing routines. Below, we break down the timing and pacing of each course so you can determine what works best for you.
Beginner Full-Time Coding Bootcamp
Requires a full-time commitment and will be rigorous. You’ll be in class from 9:00am–5:00pm Monday through Thursday and on pre-scheduled Fridays for the 16-week course duration. Students can expect to get one weekday off every two weeks. (Most weeks, this will be a Friday, but the day off may fall on a Monday for a Federal holiday, for example.) In total, you’ll spend 40 to 55 hours per week in class and on projects.
Beginner Part-Time Coding Bootcamp
Designed for working professionals and those with other responsibilities, this 30-week course allows you to learn software engineering on a consistent but more manageable schedule. You’ll engage in independent self-study, attend weekly sessions led by industry-experienced instructors, and work through hands-on coding exercises. Live online review and group study sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. EST.
Learning Style
Both programs are designed with the student at the forefront. From our years of experience, we know that students at the beginning of their software engineering learning journey tend to benefit from structured guidance and coaching from experienced instructors.
Both our full-time and part-time beginner programs support this learning style. Early on, instructors act as coaches and provide inspiring lectures and guided instruction. As the program progresses and you gain confidence, you’ll shift into more collaborative group work and independent projects that challenge you to apply what you’ve learned.
Critical thinking and the concepts of “productive struggle” or “desired difficulty” are very important across both programs. The goal is to get you to a point where you can solve problems independently and continue growing as a developer long after graduation.
Curriculum: The programming languages you’ll learn
There are many languages and technology stacks (both frontend and backend) in the world. These programs teach the most popular programming languages — the ones you’ll run into on the job after you graduate and enter the software engineering field.
In both the full-time and part-time beginner programs, you’ll learn foundational languages such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL. In the full-time program, we also teach Python, one of the most widely used and beginner-friendly languages in tech. In the part-time program, there’s a focus on Java.
Both courses will prepare you for a career as a software engineer, so no matter which format you choose, you’ll graduate job-ready, with strong mental models in place to keep building your skills and expanding your tech toolkit.