About the Bootcamp

Our Software Engineering Bootcamp offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world software development. Designed and led by Dr. Maged Elaasar—a principal technologist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles and Northeastern University—this program goes beyond traditional lectures to provide hands-on, project-driven experiences that simulate the challenges and expectations of today’s technology industry.

What Makes This Bootcamp Different?

• Expert Instruction: Learn directly from Dr. Maged Elaasar, a seasoned professional with experience at top-tier U.S.-based R&D laboratories and a track record of teaching modern software engineering practices at leading U.S. universities.
• Real-World Projects: Work on carefully specified, industry-sourced projects (or your own projects) that mimic the professional environments you’ll encounter in the field. You’ll gain experience with tools, frameworks, and workflows that employers actively seek.
• Global Best Practices, Local Context: Benefit from a curriculum informed by global engineering standards, yet tailored to the needs and opportunities of your local tech market. Develop a portfolio of work that resonates with local employers and start-ups.
• Personalized Mentorship: Receive direct feedback, mentorship, and career guidance. Whether you’re aiming for a software developer role, a QA engineer position, or exploring DevOps, our instructors and mentors will help you refine your path.
• Career-Focused Outcomes: Build a polished portfolio, refine your technical interview skills, and learn how to present your work effectively. Upon completion, you’ll have tangible artifacts and references that can bolster your applications for internships or full-time roles.

Bootcamp Highlights

• Hands-On Curriculum: Learn modern best practices in software process, analysis, architecture, design, testing, review, release, integration, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in small teams to emulate a real development environment, improving your communication, code review, and project management skills.
• Flexible Learning: Structured sessions, practical workshops, and dedicated Q&A time ensure you gain both theoretical understanding and applied experience.
• Certificate of Completion: Earn a certificate that underscores your readiness for professional software development roles, backed by the credentials of a respected instructor with industry and academic affiliations.

Who Should Enroll?

• Aspiring software engineers looking to transition from academic concepts to industry-ready skills.
• Recent graduates seeking to differentiate themselves with hands-on experience and a portfolio of completed projects.
• Junior developers eager to refine their techniques, adopt best practices, and stand out in a competitive job market.

Bootcamp Details & Investment

• Date: every quarter (starting Apr 1, 2025)
• Duration: 11 weeks
• Format: 3 x 2h (in-person and/or virtual) sessions per week
• Cost: $1000 (Payment plans and limited scholarships may be available)

Apply Today

Spaces are limited to maintain personalized attention and meaningful mentorship. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future and gain the practical expertise and confidence you need to succeed in software engineering. Take the next step in your career and become the engineer employers want to hire.