Study software engineering
on-campus in Cape Town
in 2024.

Learn to code at South Africa's best coding school in 2024 and become part of the most
in-demand and best-earning profession in the world.

Launch your tech career
in just 1 year

Do you want to pursue a future in tech without committing to a 3 to 4-year Computer Science degree? Keen to gain industry-relevant skills that'll accelerate your entry into a tech career? We've got you!

The CodeSpace 1-year Software Engineering track, made up of our Software Development and JavaScript Engineering programs, will equip you with the practical coding and career skills you need to become a junior full-stack developer.

In the first semester, you'll complete the Software Development program, you’ll master the coding fundamentals, and gain practical frontend skills and a conceptual understanding of backend development. With the support of your code coach, you will discover how to leverage AI tools to learn better and faster.

In the second semester, you'll head into the JavaScript Engineering program and gain a competitive edge by specialising in full-stack development.The classroom will transform into a simulated work environment, and you'll gain real-world experience collaborating with a team on Agile development projects. We’ll show you how to work smarter, not harder, using AI tools to speed up your development process and become a more efficient developer. By the end of this program, you'll be proficient in backend JavaScript and ready to break into the industry.

Your tech future starts now.

Study Software Development for 6 months.

Specialise in JavaScript Engineering for 6 months.

Start your career as a Full-Stack Software Developer.

The full CodeSpace package

Join our on-campus, full-time, full-year program, and you'll be an industry-ready full-stack developer in just one year.

The benefits of taking a year out to study coding full-time:

You'll have full-focus days without the distractions of a part-time job or other responsibilities.
You'll accelerate your learning and enter the industry fully-prepared.
You'll be able to immerse yourself in the course content and gain a deep understanding of the complex concepts.
You'll develop a consistent routine, which will help you stay organised, meet deadlines, and manage your time.

SPECIALISED CAREER TRACK

Software Engineering

Expand your career opportunities and grow your earning potential exponentially by learning to code with CodeSpace. Our Software Engineering track takes you from zero coding knowledge to preparing you with practical skills to start your first job in the tech industry.

12 MONTHS FULL-TIME ON-CAMPUS

DATES

14 October 2024

LOCATION

CodeSpace Campus
Old Castle Brewery, 6 Beach Rd
Woodstock and Online.

TIMES

9.00am - 5.00pm /
weekdays

Get started

Invest in your future

Full-time + Campus Access*

R8,990

R10,990

per month

Full-time Studies R6990

Campus Access *R2000

R4000

Length 12 months (only pay for 11)

Time 25-40h per week

Start 1 July 2024

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Sign up for 12 months of campus access by the end of May 2024 and get 50% off.

Code on our Cape Town Campus

Experience what it's like to study in a simulated tech startup at our Woodstock campus. If you're someone who thrives in a more structured environment and requires face-to-face interaction, our campus experience is for you.

You can supplement your online learning by joining your peers on campus two days a week. With a personal workstation, you'll be free from the distractions of learning from home.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to build community and create connections that'll last throughout your tech career, like joining on-campus study sessions and enjoying discounted meals and coffee around the lunch table. When you need a bit of extra help on a tricky coding problem, you'll have access to our dedicated campus support team and the diverse perspectives your peers have to offer.

Not your average coding bootcamp

In a sea full of coding bootcamps, CodeSpace offers something different. You see, we're not your average bootcamp. Sure, we're like other bootcamps because our program is short (only one year long) and unaccredited. But that's where the similarities end.

When you hear the term bootcamp, what's the first thought that pops into your head? We think of a drill sergeant piling on the pressure and yelling, "Toughen up!" Most bootcamps are fast-paced and high-pressure environments that require you to keep up or get left behind. At CodeSpace, you're more than just a number, and you're not left to fend for yourself. We know that learning to code is hard. That's why we keep our cohorts small, accommodate your unique needs, and provide 1-on-1 coaching so you receive the support you need to thrive as you learn to code.

We take you deeper. We don't take a surface-level approach of rushing you through a long list of the hottest programming languages. Instead, we cultivate an atmosphere of deep learning and mastery of complex coding concepts. In our curated curriculum, we take the time to zone in on a few core languages and help you gain fluency in the foundational principles of software development. That way, you can apply those skills to learning any programming language in the future.

How to convince your parents to let you study at CodeSpace

Highlight the high demand for skilled developers and that CodeSpace provides the practical coding and career skills the industry needs.
Share about the cost-effectiveness of coding bootcamps.
Emphasise the wide range of high-paying career opportunities for someone who can code.
Tell them how CodeSpace prepares you to land your first job in tech with a code portfolio and career coaching.
Prove that you're committed by doing self-learning.
Do your research and provide your parents with informative resources to answer their questions.

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FAQ

Is CodeSpace accredited?

CodeSpace provides an alternative to getting a degree or an accredited qualification.

CodeSpace is one of many global coding institutions that directly address the skills shortage in the tech industry by providing unaccredited, industry-focused training.

Traditional accreditations have not kept up with the requirements of the tech industry. As a result, global tech companies favour candidates with demonstrable development skills, rather than formal qualifications. Tech giants like Apple, Google, and IBM, no longer require a degree for a candidate to land a job, proving that accreditation no longer equals employability.

Computer Science degrees require 3 to 4 years of studies and hundreds of thousands of rands. But with a CodeSpace course, students can go from having zero coding skills to entering the tech industry as a junior developer in as little as six months. By lowering the time and cost spent on learning to code while ensuring we teach exactly what the industry requires, CodeSpace offers a better value coding education.

Our cutting-edge coding education directly provides what the tech industry is actually looking for: Software Developers. We ensure that we teach the most up-to-date coding curriculum, give you a way to display your skills through a code portfolio, and teach you how to continue learning new coding languages and technologies once you start working.

Can I still study with CodeSpace if I’m not based in Cape Town?

Yes, you can study with CodeSpace online.

All learning happens on our world-class online learning portal, which guides you through videos, code snippets, code walkthroughs, challenges, and projects. Each completed project forms part of your ever-growing code portfolios. As a CodeSpace student, you have access to a personal code coach who will support you through our challenging coursework. You interact with your coaches in live, interactive coaching sessions, which happen online.

What if I can’t study full-time?

We offer an online part-time Software Development program that’ll equip you to become a junior frontend developer. At this time we don’t offer a part-time campus offering or a part-time JavaScript Engineering program.

Can I study at CodeSpace if I can only commit for 6 months?

If you don’t have a full year to commit to becoming a full-stack developer, don’t worry. You can complete our 6-month Software Development program, after which, you can land a junior developer role and learn on the job or expand your skills with specialised career tracks at a later stage.

Will I get a job after I graduate?

CodeSpace exists to provide access to high-growth employment opportunities in the tech industry. Training graduates to be employable is every team member's central focus. We are proud of our 91% graduate employment rate. Our graduates are employed in some of the most exciting tech companies in the industry. Our graduates’ earnings increase exponentially over their first 3 years of work. Our ultimate goal is to see our graduates enjoying their work, earning well, and learning something new all the time.

We expect our graduates to play an active role in shaping their early careers; we do not “place” students to be bums in seats.

As a student, we help you create a code portfolio to demonstrate your skills to future employers and empower you to excel in your first interviews through our career coaching program. Once you have graduated, we add you to our employment database shared with top tech companies in South Africa. Every CodeSpace graduate receives continued support over the first 1000 days of their tech career.

What are the requirements to study at CodeSpace?

To study at CodeSpace, you do not need previous coding skills or a matric certificate. All you need is English proficiency, digital literacy, a laptop, and a good internet connection to thrive as a CodeSpace student. You will require about 25 to 40 hours per week for a full-time course.

Should I study with CodeSpace or get a Computer Science degree?

If you’d like to learn more about the pros and cons of a university degree versus a CodeSpace certificate, read our blog article.

What does campus access include?

At CodeSpace, we're passionate about making education accessible. That's why we've developed a fully online Software Development program that can be done from anywhere in South Africa (and around the globe).

But sometimes, learning online can be lonely. We've introduced campus access to our Cape Town students to enhance the online learning experience with in-person interaction and encourage community and peer learning in conjunction with our online course content.

Here's a little more info about campus access:

Supplement your online learning by joining your peers on campus two days a week, between 9 am and 5 pm.
Get a personal, distraction-free workstation to do your online coursework.
Experience a simulated tech startup environment.
Join group study sessions with your peers on campus.
Access discounted breakfast, lunch, and coffee.
Interact with our dedicated campus support team.

Cost: R4000 per month (in addition to Software Development program fees).

Please note: Campus access does not replace our online course and is not necessary to complete our course.

Study software engineering on-campus in Cape Town in 2024.

Launch your tech career in just 1 year