What you’ll Learn
We coach you through a carefully curated curriculum designed to take you from ‘just curious’ to confident in Web Development in as few as 12 weeks (full-time) or 24 weeks (part-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 prework 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
Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm (SGT)
Lecture Session
9:30am - 11:00am
Lecture Session
11:30am - 01:00pm
Hands-on Session
02:00pm - 03:30pm
Our Methodology
Online Live Learning
- 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. Singapore cohorts follow Singapore Time (SGT / UTC+8).
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 throughout the bootcamp programme.
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 to 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 upskilling, reskilling, or preparing for a new role, our programme 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 Centre
Career Development Workshops
Practical sessions for you and the wider CLA community. Get a feel for what our Career Services Centre offers, meet our careers advisor, and drop in for last-minute CV/resume polishing and job search tips.
Personalised Career Counselling Sessions
Structured 1:1 sessions to clarify your goals and build a plan—whether you’re aiming for a promotion, a role transition, or to strengthen your profile with in-demand tech skills.
Mock Interviews
Practise common behavioural and competency questions, learn how to communicate your strengths, and prepare for technical interviews, take-home tasks and salary conversations (including how to benchmark and negotiate in a Singapore context).
CV/Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
Get personalised recommendations to improve your CV/resume and cover letter—tailored to your target roles, highlighting your portfolio and making your skills clear to recruiters and hiring managers.
Job and Internship Round-Up
A curated round-up of opportunities shared by our careers team—typically including junior roles, internships, and portfolio-friendly positions (where available) to support your next step.
Career Resources Platform Access
Access to career assignments, templates, and tech industry resources via our learning platform—so you can keep improving your job search materials and interview approach.
Professional Guidance & Networking Events
Meet tech professionals and get practical guidance through our Career Chat events. Sessions are designed to be accessible online, including for learners in Singapore Time (SGT / UTC+8).
Alumni Networking
Connect with classmates and CLA alumni to share insights, start discussions, and exchange job leads and learning resources that may help others in the community.
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.