Before You Start Your Full-Stack Journey
Let's be honest about what you're getting into. Full-stack development isn't some magical career switch that happens in twelve weeks. It's challenging, sometimes frustrating, and requires real commitment.
What Nobody Tells You Upfront
Time Investment
Plan for 15-20 hours weekly if you're working full-time. Some weeks you'll need more. Our autumn 2025 cohort runs for nine months because that's what it actually takes to build solid skills.
Previous Experience
You don't need to be a coder already, but comfort with computers helps. If you've built a website, written Excel formulas, or fixed your own tech problems, that's a decent starting point.
Career Transition Reality
Most graduates land their first role within 6-12 months after finishing. Some take longer. The Australian tech market in 2025 values practical skills and portfolio projects more than certificates.
Spent eight years building applications for logistics companies across Sydney and Wollongong. Started teaching in 2022 after realizing most coding bootcamps skip the practical parts that matter in real jobs.
Who This Program Works For
Our best students share certain traits. They're curious problem-solvers who don't give up when code breaks. They ask questions in our Slack channels and help each other debug issues.
Age doesn't matter much. We've had 19-year-olds and 47-year-olds both succeed. What matters is your willingness to struggle through problems and learn from mistakes.
- You can dedicate consistent time each week without massive life disruptions coming
- You're comfortable learning independently between live sessions and mentorship calls
- You understand this is a career investment, not a quick certificate program
- You're interested in how things work, not just following tutorials
Your First Four Weeks
Here's what actually happens when you start. No sugarcoating, just the real learning path.
Week One: Setup and Foundations
You'll spend time configuring your development environment. This feels tedious but it's necessary. We cover HTML structure and CSS basics through building actual page layouts, not theoretical examples. Expect to feel overwhelmed by terminal commands.
Week Two: JavaScript Fundamentals
This is where many people hit their first real wall. Variables and functions make sense, but arrays and objects can be confusing initially. You'll build interactive components that break frequently. That's normal and expected.
Week Three: Version Control and Collaboration
Learning Git feels like learning a second language. You'll make mistakes with branches and probably mess up a merge. Everyone does. By the end of this week, you'll understand why professional developers use these tools daily.
Week Four: First Project Build
You'll create a functional web application using everything learned so far. It won't be perfect and that's fine. The goal is applying knowledge under realistic constraints, debugging your own code, and asking for help when stuck.
Ready to Start Properly?
Our next cohort begins in September 2025. Spots are limited because we maintain small class sizes for better mentorship. If you're serious about this career path, let's talk about whether it's the right fit for you.