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In as little as 12 or 30 weeks, the Web Development Bootcamp and the Web Development Flex Program will give you the fundamental knowledge, real-world experience, and critical skills you need to start a rewarding career as a full-stack developer. In this intense, immersive environment, you’ll dive into modules on front-end fundamentals like JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, software architecture, databases and data modelling, component-based design, and much more.

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Program description

Even if you have zero tech or industry experience, there are many pathways to start and advance your career in web development. In fact, companies are looking to hire applicants with non-traditional backgrounds—like those graduating from short-term, intensive tech training programs—to fill critical workforce needs.

The accelerated 12-week Web Development Bootcamp and the 30-week Web Development Flex Program give you the fundamental knowledge, real-world experience, and critical soft skills you need to kickstart a rewarding career as a full-stack developer. In an intense, immersive environment, you’ll dive into modules on front-end fundamentals like JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, software architecture, databases and data modelling, component-based design, and much more.

Throughout your studies, you’ll also have access to on-demand mentorship from expert web developers. Whether you choose Web Development Bootcamp or Web Development Flex Program, you’ll still be getting the personalized and outcomes-obsessed learning experience that Lighthouse Labs is known for. These two programs exist to accommodate diverse lifestyles and priorities so that students can strike a balance that works for them without compromising on quality.

Offered in partnership with:

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Government of Canada
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ICT BOOST Initiative

Lighthouse Labs, the Government of Canada and post-secondary, community, and industry partners have come together to provide a fully funded opportunity for equity-deserving individuals to shape a better future for themselves and their families.

Funded by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP), the ICT BOOST initiative is offered to communities that have faced significant barriers or systemic inequality.

This fully-funded opportunity has the power to change your life, your family’s life, and even go so far as to uplift and support your community.

You can learn more about the ICT BOOST initiative here.

Program outcomes

What you will learn: 

  • JavaScript & Node.js - JavaScript is the universal programming language of the web. You'll gain firsthand experience with Javascript and Node ecosystems, as well as modern tooling and libraries such as Babel and webpack.
  • Databases & Data Modeling - Relational and document databases are two of the prevailing paradigms used today. We'll teach you to be comfortable with SQL, object-stores, and properly model a database.
  • HTML, CSS, and More - HTML and CSS are the building blocks of the modern web. You'll learn to create gorgeous responsive UIs for web apps, not only with HTML5 and CSS3 but also modern front-end tools like Babel and Webpack.

  • Software Architecture - Understanding how software components should be organized is an essential skill for career growth as a developer. You'll learn software architecture by studying programming practices, from good database modeling to abstraction and well-encapsulated code, as well as modular design.
  • React JS - In a short span of time, React JS has become one of the most used JavaScript frameworks. While building a single page application, you'll learn a new way to think about structuring your user interface by using components, one way data flow and the Virtual DOM.
  • Ruby on Rails - This dynamic duo of language & framework is one of the most widely used and polished modern technologies for web development. You will gain familiarity with Rails core concepts, like the MVC design pattern, and how to communicate with databases to persist data.

Who is this program for?

This initiative is being offered for communities that have faced significant systemic inequality or other barriers to full and equal participation in the labor market and society. See the full list of designated groups in the admission requirements section below. 

No previous coding education or experience is required.

Career options

Some of our learners pursue careers in the following roles:
  • Web developer
  • Full-stack developer
  • Product manager
  • User experience (UX) designer
  • User interface (UI) designer
  • Digital marketer

Courses and fees

This program has two options: Web Development Bootcamp and Web Development Flex. 

  • If you want to launch your new career as a web developer as quickly as possible — opt for the Web Development Bootcamp.
  • If you have a full-time or a part-time job you can’t leave behind or childcare duties you can’t compromise on — then Web Development Flex is the program for you.

How you'll learn

Both web development programs are delivered in an interactive remote learning format with a balance struck between lectures, projects, mentorship, and group work.

Students in the Web Development Bootcamp attend five lectures per week while dedicating an extra 50 hours to work on projects, assignments and course collaborations.

In contrast, students in the Web Development Flex Program are only required to attend two lectures a week, with an additional recommended 25 hours set aside to work on projects, assignments and course collaborations at their convenience.

Estimated fees

Description Fee
Fully funded for members of designated groups - see admission requirements below $0.00
Estimated Total $0.00*
*IMPORTANT NOTE:
Fees listed in this section are an estimate. Total program fees may vary depending on delivery format, course selections, student fees, textbooks and taxes.

Application information

Admission requirements

This initiative is being offered for communities that have faced significant systemic inequality or other barriers to full and equal participation in the labor market and society. Self-identifying members of the following groups are eligible and encouraged to participate in this fully-funded opportunity. 

  • Women
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Black Canadians
  • Other racialized Canadians or visible minorities
  • Newcomers (immigrants and permanent residents, 0 to 5 years)
  • Members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Unemployed or underemployed

Learners must also satisfy the following requirements:

  • 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Currently residing in Vancouver Island
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations
  • Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada

How to apply

  1. After reviewing the eligibility above, you may express your interest by registering though the following links:
  2. You will then be contacted to participate in an information session to learn more details about the program.
  3. You can then complete the full admission process through Lighthouse Labs.

Application dates

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April 17, 2023 (30-week Flex)
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Feb. 27, 2023
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May 1, 2023 (12-week Bootcamp)
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March 20, 2023
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May 15, 2023 (30-week Flex)
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April 3, 2023
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May 29, 2023 (12-week Bootcamp)
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June 26, 2023 (12-week Bootcamp)
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May 15, 2023
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