From healthcare to hospitality, almost every industry today relies on software engineers to build and maintain the systems, structures, and websites necessary to function. Whether you’re interested in building tomorrow’s cyber defense software or clinical applications that promote patient health, UC Santa Barbara Software Engineering Bootcamp* offers immersive training in the skills employers want. Throughout the bootcamp, you’ll study computer architecture, data structures and algorithms, and designing and developing websites.
*non-credit
We work with industry experts, hiring managers, and software engineering professionals to curate a leading-edge curriculum. Your portfolio will demonstrate your understanding and proficiency in software engineering and highlight project experiences from the 23-week program.
Meet with industry-expert mentors throughout your bootcamp experience to identify your career interests, goals, and opportunities. Virtual office hours are also available for up to twelve months after program completion.
QuickStart’s career services will support your career growth. Online learners will have access to resume building resources and mock interviews, as well as internship and job opportunities.
Through our partnerships with top technology organizations, we’re able to offer leading-edge IT training and coursework designed for the future of the field. Each bootcamp course will prepare you with new skills and tools to pass top industry and career-relevant certifications.
This learning format features two, 2-hour live sessions per week. This format is ideal for students who want instructor support and have a more flexible schedule.
Explore Pricing OptionsStudents attend one, 2-hour live session per week. This format is ideal for students who are comfortable with asynchronous work.
Explore Pricing OptionsOur instructors have years of experience in information technology and software engineering. With the support of our instructors, you will develop the framework to solve problems software engineers face daily.
Zsolt is currently the Senior Engineering Manager for a company based out of Berlin, Germany. He has extensive experience in the web development area, working for about 7+ years in various web development, management, and technical development roles. Zsolt has made it his mission to help his peers level up in skills and strongly believes in the peer group effect – to help unlock a peer’s potential helps the long-term performance of the entire team.
Masood is a Senior Software Developer and an IT Instructor and Trainer. He is a professional with extensive experience and received his Bachelor of Computer Science from the Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology.
UC Santa Barbara's Software Engineering Bootcamp prepares students for successful IT careers. We pride ourselves on helping students achieve their career goals by empowering them with applied and in-demand skills and certifications.
Study industry-aligned competencies and develop skills through virtual hands-on projects
Master the skills to pass top software engineering certifications
Complete the program prepared for an entry-level software engineering role and equipped with career resources from QuickStart
Our admissions team will review your form. If you have not scheduled a call with an advisor by the time your form is reviewed, one of our team members will reach out to you to schedule an interview.
You’ll interview with an admissions advisor to verify that the Software Engineering Bootcamp is the right fit for your career goals. Your advisor will also answer your questions, cover financing options, and discuss next steps.
Upon enrollment, you will receive access to recommended coursework to prepare for the start of classes and get a head start on your learning.
Begin learning new skills in UC Santa Barbara’s Software Engineering Bootcamp.
This online bootcamp equips you with the necessary skills for an entry-level software engineering role. QuickStart’s career services include resume building, one-on-one mentoring, and mock job interview sessions to help you prepare for your next role.
Focus on achieving your career goals through four, 30-minute sessions with a career coach.
Learn how to ace your software engineering interviews through constructive mock interviews.
Build an analytical resume and portfolio with the help of QuickStart's career coach.
It gave me the confidence I needed to look for the job that I was looking for. Even though I already had IT experience I was lacking confidence. The instructors that I had the opportunity to work with were able to guide me and support me throughout the program, answering questions when I needed the answer and support. My wife is very happy that I will not have that crazy schedule going in to work at different times during the week and on working holidays.
I was looking to change careers from retail to IT. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn at your own pace while still working or taking care of a family, this course would be perfect for you. The courses don't overwhelm you. My coach was wonderful and was always available to answer any questions that I had. The job assistance team was fantastic. They have a wealth of knowledge and resources to get you noticed. I was very fortunate to get hired in just a few months after graduation.​
No, our flexible training hours allow you to balance academic and professional priorities. Pacing options are available based on your needs.
Immersive bootcamps are $7,900 and flex bootcamps are $5,100. We offer a pre pay discount, a variety of monthly installment options and a deferred monthly installment to cover bootcamp tuition costs. On-demand bootcamps cost $1,900 and are only able to be purchased prepaid.
*Deferred monthly installment eligibility depends on U.S. state of residence.On average, flex and immersive bootcamps take about 23 weeks to complete.
Bootcamp scholarships are not offered for UC Santa Barbara bootcamp programs at this time.
Recommended prerequisites vary based on the bootcamp, but most programs require only basic IT experience and foundational programming knowledge.
Our bootcamps prepare students for entry-level roles. Our career services team is available to provide guidance to online learners in obtaining those roles.
Flex bootcamps offer 2 hour mentoring sessions once per week, and immersive bootcamps offer 2 hour mentoring sessions twice per week. On-demand bootcamps offer students up to five, 30-minute optional mentoring sessions if students need to ask questions or receive support on their capstone project.
Yes, our career coaches will help you with resume building, mock interviews, and internship/job opportunities.
Students are required to have a computer operating system with Windows to access training labs. The current lab environment does not support the Apple M1 chip.
