What You’ll Learn
Coaching you through a carefully curated curriculum designed to take you from ‘just curious’ to ‘fully certified’ in Web Development in as few as 12 weeks (full time).
Preparatory Unit
Networks and how websites work, Git, GitHub, VS Code
The Basics, HTML/CSS/JS
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, design responsive mobile-first websites with Bootstrap
NodeJS Introduction
Fundamental server-side development & networking concepts (TCP/IP layers, DNS, HTTP)
Modern Web Development with ReactJS
Front-end JavaScript frameworks, ReactJS, React Router, Hooks, state management with Redux
Production-level APIs with ExpressJS
ExpressJS, build flexible web applications, API testing (Postman), APIs at scale (Swagger)
Data and Databases
NoSQL and MongoDB, API skeleton, database integration
Advanced server-side development
Server security, authentication, GraphQL, unit testing
Back end as a Service (BaaS) and DevOps
Cloud computing, BaaS, serverless, Docker
Chapter 0: Pre-Work
Our pre-work helps you build a strong foundation and confidence around the concepts and technologies any software developer needs to master. This includes introductions to languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You will also learn how to use key developer tools: Git, GitHub and VS Code.
Introduction to networks and how websites work
- How networks work
- The interaction between servers and clients
Introduction to the command line
- What is a command prompt
- Interacting with the command line
- Useful terminal commands with examples
Git/GitHub
- Introduction
- Workflow
- Inspecting repositories
- Undoing changes
- Fetching and pulling changes
- Pushing changes
Working with VS code
- Installing VS code
- UI Tour In VS code
- Useful VS code extensions for web development
Project
- Git and Github Workflow
- Publish your first website to Netlify
Learning Schedule
From Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm (Eastern Time, ET)
Lecture Session
9:30am - 11:00am (ET)
Lecture Session
11:30am - 01:00pm (ET)
Hands-on Session
02:00pm - 03:30pm (ET)
Our Methodology
Online Live Learning
- At Code Labs Academy, elevate your learning experience with our interactive online live sessions, where you engage directly with instructors and peers in real-time, fostering collaboration and rapid skill development across Canadian and global time zones.
Self Study
- Part Time: 9 hours live learning, 11 hours of self study, total 20 hours per week
- Full Time: 22.5 hours live learning, 17.5 hours of self study, total 40 hours per week
Flipped Classroom Method
- Experience a dynamic learning approach with our flipped classroom method, empowering you to learn actively and engage deeply in our bootcamp curriculum.
Guided Practice
- Engage in an immersive learning experience at our bootcamp, where we focus on active participation, hands-on exercises and portfolio building to ensure a solid foundation for your knowledge.
Prefer to learn at your own pace?
Learn at your own pace with the freedom and flexibility of our self-paced Web Development Course. Gain in-demand coding skills and learn to create stunning, functional websites with the freedom to learn when it works best for you while mastering both front-end and back-end development. Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, databases, and deployment tools to bring real-world web applications to life.
What You’ll Need
You don’t need any prior qualifications in computer science or programming to join our bootcamp. We assume no prior knowledge and will guide you through the basics in the first few weeks, ensuring you build a strong foundation from the ground up. Whether you're new to the field or looking to expand or shift your role into web development, our program is designed to get you up to speed quickly and confidently.
- Laptop or Computer: A device capable of running necessary code editors, browsers and local development environments.
- Stable Internet Connection: Reliable internet access for live learning sessions, hands-on labs and assignments.
- Basic Computer Literacy: Ability to navigate operating systems, file management and internet browsers.
- English Proficiency: B1 level with the ability to understand technical materials and communicate effectively, as the bootcamp is conducted in English.
- Commitment to Learning: Willingness to dedicate several hours per week for live learning sessions, assignments and self-study.
Career Services Center
Career Development Workshops
Taster sessions for you and the wider CLA community. Sample what our Career Center offers, meet our Careers Advisor and drop in for a session for those last minute résumé tidies or job search questions.
Personalised Career Counseling Sessions
Structured sessions for identifying your career and upskilling goals and formulating strategies to achieve them through friendly counselling conversations and Career Action Planning.
Mock Interviews
Practise common behavioural and technical interview questions, highlight how you provide what employers are looking for, learn how to talk about your strengths and navigate salary or rate discussions with confidence.
Résumé & Cover Letter Reviews
Get personalised recommendations on your résumé or cover letter, tailored to get the attention of recruiters and hiring managers and help you land interviews in the Canadian and international tech markets.
Job and Internship Round-Up
The newest employment and internship opportunities, hand picked by our career specialists, with a focus on truly entry-level and early-career roles that match your developing skills.
Career Resources Platform Access
Open access to our learning platform’s career service materials, assignments and tech industry resources to help you prepare applications, interviews and networking outreach at your own pace.
Professional Guidance & Networking Events
Meet tech professionals across different industries to get career advice and guidance, as well as the chance to network with other professionals and alumni in our Career Chat events.
Alumni Networking
Connect with classmates and past CLA alumni from Canada and around the world to share relevant content, start insightful discussions and share job openings that might be of interest to fellow graduates.
Why Choose Code Labs Academy?
1-to-1 Career Coaching
Personalised support from career specialists: CV and LinkedIn refresh, mock interviews, and a tech-focused job-search strategy.
Portfolio-Ready Projects
Graduate with a GitHub-ready portfolio of real-world projects—built in class and polished with mentor feedback.
Industry-Driven Curriculum
Curriculum refreshed every quarter to match current hiring needs in AI, cybersecurity, and web development.
Recognised Certificate
Showcase your AZAV-accredited Code Labs Academy certificate on LinkedIn, your CV, and visa applications.