Our accelerated prep course is perfect for those who want a taste of what life as a coder is like before committing to the Fellowship program in an intensive, 5-day format. Hackbright Prep will spend 5 full days teaching you the foundations of programming and preparing you for the bootcamp application process.
What You’ll Learn
You will leave this course having surveyed and practiced the fundamental concepts of Python that are required to enter the Hackbright Software Engineering fellowship.
The reasons for laying a strong foundation in coding before applying to the Fellowship is twofold:
- It’s important to know you love to code before committing to doing it all day, every day.
- You’ll need to demonstrate a mastery of core programming concepts like conditional logic, control flow, data types, and functions in order to complete the admissions coding challenge and technical interview.
- 1REMOTEExploring Python
- 2DAYS 1-3Foundational Learning, Lecture & Labs
- 3DAYS 4-5Learn & Build, Lecture & Labs
Learn more about the curriculum covered in Hackbright’s Accelerated Prep course:
Key Takeaways:
- Familiarity with Python
- Greater comfort translating real-world problems into computer programs
- Experience pair programming
Prerequisites:
- Serious interest in pursuing a career in software engineering
- 20 hours of coding experience. If you don’t have that, email admissions@hackbrightacademy.com to see if you qualify
You’ll also learn:
- Programming Language (Python)
- Organizing Code (Variables, Functions)
- Programming Logic (Loops, Conditionals, Operators)
- Basic Data Structures (Lists, Dictionaries)
Accelerated Prep is 100% in-person, at Hackbright Academy in San Francisco.
Coming soon:
2018 sessions
San Francisco
M-F 10:00 am-6:00 pm
$495 USD
M-F 10:00 am-6:00 pm
$495 USD
Employer Sponsorship: Would your education add a lot of value to your current position? Ask your employer to sponsor you! Dedicating time outside of the office is an effective way to skill up. Please use the Employer Sponsorship Letter if you’d like to request employer sponsorship.
Hello future Hackbrighters! My name is Meggie Mahnken and I am the Senior Director of Education. As you continue to learn more about our community or you are ready to start your application – do not hesitate to contact us at admissions@hackbrightacademy.com.
Schedule an appointment with our Admissions Counselor if you have questions. We look forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a software engineer.
Before applying to our Prep Program, see if you’re Hackbright-ready by taking this short technical assessment quiz. Click here to quiz.
Meggie Mahnken
Senior Director of Education
We recommend an understanding of the following concepts before applying to Hackbright’s Prep Program:
- Variables
- Data types (integers, strings, floats)
- Lists/Arrays
- Familiarity with Control Flow (if, else)
- Familiarity with Loops
Please don’t hesitate to contact admissions@hackbrightacademy.com if you have any questions about prerequisites and preparedness.
Complete the application, which includes basic contact, your experience in coding, and a processing exercise. You’ll hear back within 3 days from time of submission.
Jessica Dené Earley-Cha
Director of Part-Time Education
Complete the application, which includes basic contact, your experience in coding, and a processing exercise. You’ll hear back within 3 days from time of submission.
Within 5 days of application submission, you’ll receive an email with a decision.
Jessica Dené Earley-Cha
Director of Part-Time Education
Within 5 days of application submission, you’ll receive an email with a decision.