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In 4 months of training with Viking, I found a job as a web developer, and from day one I was good at it.
Jeffrey Gisin
Web Application Engineering
Immersive Program
The only online software engineering program willing to invest directly in your success by not charging a fee until you get a job.
The Original and Still The Best
The Immersive Program is an intense and highly selective program where you join a cohort of other students to learn the craft of modern software engineering during 12 of the hardest -- and most rewarding -- weeks of your life.
Unlike other online programs, in our Immersive Program you work directly with a cohort of other students and instructors for 70+ hours per week, just like you would as part of a real software engineering team so you can graduate and confidently get hired to continue building great software.
The Most Direct Path to a Sustainable Career
Our new Full-Stack JavaScript curriculum (see syllabus) is one of the most comprehensive across all bootcamps and the Immersive Program represents the most direct and highly supported path through it. It still takes months of preparation and 12 intense weeks to get you there but this ensures you will build a sustainable base for your new career.
Highly
Collaborative
Pair program with other students and build group projects constantly to simulate a real work environment.
Constantly Supported
Instructors host live demos, review code, guide SCRUM meetings and provide live support when you pair.
Success... Guaranteed.
If you qualify for our deferred fee and don't get a job within 6 months following the program, it's free.
The Viking Immersive Program is the most collaborative and highly supported way to learn online, period.
Immersive Learning as Part of an Engineering Team
Our new Full-Stack JavaScript curriculum (see syllabus) is designed to expose you to the best elements of working on an Agile engineering team. In the Immersive Program, you get to actually live, learn and build every day as part of one.
Daily Scrums
Every day, you meet with your team to discuss what you and your partner have been working on and how you can improve.
Pair Programming
Just like the world's top consultancies, you will pair program constantly so you can learn faster, build more, and connect with your teammates.
Large Team Projects
Several of the projects we do are completed with large groups, requiring you to separate roles and manage your team just like you would in a real work environment.
Immersive Career Support
Job support is baked into the curriculum from the day you enroll but, as an Immersive student, you also get access to constant support and whatever else it takes to get you into a developer's seat, both before the program begins and long after your graduation.
Data Structures & Algorithms Practice
We challenge you daily with actual interview problems given to our alumni.
Mock Technical Interviews
We teach you to confidently handle – and beat – the technical screen
Negotiation and Offer Support
1-on-1 support during your offer negotiation gets you the money you deserve.
We make your job search a daily part of the course and its intensity steadily increases as we get closer to the finish. We have a handful of students in every cohort typically receive and sign their offers prior to completing the program.
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I cannot speak highly enough of Viking. I have recommended the course to my friends, colleagues, and people I’ve met through networking.
Julia Herron
Program Comparison
The Immersive Program is focused on "directly supported learning", meaning that an instructor is typically just a few minutes away from providing 1-on-1 realtime help. Here's how the support levels of other programs compare by hours of directly supported learning.
| Viking Code School | Typical "Bootcamp" | 1 Year of Fulltime College | Online "Bootcamps" |
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| 1000+ | 300-700 | 400-500 | 15-50 |
Questions? Attend a Live Information Session!
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Join me LIVE every Thursday at 3pm PT / 6pm ET for an information session where you can get any and all of your questions answered.
Erik Trautman, Founder
Can't make it? Watch a recorded one instead.
Program Cost
We've designed this program from the start to be as accessible as possible. For students who qualify for our Deferred Fee plan, the placement fee can be paid as a percentage of your first year's salary. For students who do not qualify or who would prefer not to seek qualifying work after the program, the fee can be paid as a fixed amount up front instead.
Deferred Fee
20% of your first year's salary, payable over the first 6 months of your job
Fixed Fee
$12,800 due prior to the start of the training program
In order to guarantee your spot in the program, we also require a $2,000 non-refundable deposit. This is applied towards your fee payment or may be returned to you under the terms of the job guarantee.
To learn more about how to qualify for the fee deferral, see our Immersive FAQ.
Upcoming Immersive Cohorts
We run 3 cohorts of the Immersive program each year and space is limited. Applications typically close 2 months prior to the beginning of a cohort but spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and so cohorts generally fill up sooner.
| Program | Location | Start Date | Status |
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| Full Stack Web Immersive | Remote | July 5, 2016 | Completed |
| Full Stack Web Immersive | Remote | October 31, 2016 | Completed |
| Full Stack Web Immersive | Remote | March 27, 2017 | Completed |
| Full Stack Web Immersive | Remote | July 17, 2017 | In Progress |
| Full Stack Web Immersive | Remote | Nov 13, 2017 | Accepting Applications |
| Full Stack Web Flex | Remote | Weekly | Learn more! |
Joining the Immersive Program
Because of its intensity and duration, this program is not the right fit for every student. It is extremely selective and we typically admit fewer than 3% of applicants. You can learn more about what we're looking for on our Immersive FAQ.
If you have what it takes to join the Immersive Program, apply today!