What is the course about?
This course is delivered in partnership with Code Institute and you will need to register your interest with them and complete their Coding Challenge before enrolling with us.
Once you have successfully completed the Coding Challenge, Code Institute will refer you to complete a WAES application so you can be invited for an interview. As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a short, 15-20 minute programming assessment, along with assessments for English, maths and wider digital skills, designed to help us better understand your current level, so please ensure you are prepared to complete these during your interview session.
We are running this course twice this academic year, with one cohort starting on 3 November 2025 as a Skills Bootcamp, and one starting on 9 March 2026 as a WAES bootcamp.
The “Full Stack Bootcamp” is a 16-week, full-time training programme run in collaboration with Code Institute that prepares learners for careers in the digital workforce as software developers.
As part of the enrolment process your skills, experience and prior qualification will be discussed and assessed, including a 5-6 hour coding challenge that must be completed over two days. To qualify for this course, you need to be unemployed.
By learning Full Stack Development, learners equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to treat all layers of the modern software stack: The frontend - This is the presentation layer; it is what is seen and experienced whenever a website or application is in use. Within frontend development, learners will gain the knowledge needed to build visually appealing and intuitive applications. The backend - This is the data layer; it is the logic and information that underpins applications we use. Within backend development, learners gain the knowledge to create algorithms and business rules to manipulate and manage data. Full Stack APIs & Integrations - For an application to work, the presentation layer and data layer must be able to communicate. This is done through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Within full stack development, learners become proficient in integrating the frontend and backend.
Learning takes place on the Code Institute platform with academic support available from facilitators and instructors from WAES. The first few weeks of classes will take place in person, while later weeks will include a mixture on face-to-face and online classes. This is a skills-based programme tailored to specific employer needs. It does not need to a qualification.
You will need access to a computer and an internet connection.
This is a skills-based programme tailored to specific employer needs; it does not lead to a qualification. On the programme, learners are assessed based on three assessed projects that will form their employment portfolio, so that they can be used to present to potential employers when applying for roles such as: Junior Website developer, Python developer, Full stack developer, JavaScript developer, Software Engineer and Software Developer.
Aside from technical skills, this programme also includes career coaching that is designed to enhance graduates' employment prospects.
