Learn How to Fight
Cybercrime in 26 Weeks
Keep businesses and individuals safe from cybercrime in the cybersecurity industry. The Cal Poly Extended Ed Cyber Bootcamp equips students with the tech skills to take on careers in high-demand roles.
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Why Cal Poly Extended Ed Tech Bootcamps?
Cal Poly Extended Education Tech Bootcamps
Our bootcamps prepare you to succeed in tech.
Cyber
Learn How to Fight
Cybercrime in 26 Weeks
Keep businesses and individuals safe from cybercrime in the cybersecurity industry. The Cal Poly Extended Ed Cyber Bootcamp equips students with the tech skills to take on careers in high-demand roles.
Coding
Learn How to Change the World Through Web Development in 26 Weeks
Design web applications to solve user needs as a professional developer. The Cal Poly Extended Ed Coding Bootcamp teaches fullstack JavaScript to give students a deep understanding of both front- and back-end development, making them highly sought out by local, national, and international employers. Graduates are hired for roles like web developers, software engineers, solutions engineers and more.
Cal Poly is consistently ranked among the top universities in the West and employs a philosophy of Learn by Doing, which educates the head and the hand and prepares accomplished students who value the link between knowledge and application and are confident in their ability to make an impact. It focuses on putting learning into practice by working across disciplines and having extensive partnerships to address today’s — and tomorrow’s — most pressing challenges. Cal Poly and its alumni make a difference every day in industries, communities, and lives across California and around the world.
Cal Poly has chosen Fullstack Academy to power its tech bootcamps. Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most successful bootcamp providers in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack Academy’s foundational teaching method, allowing students to thrive in their first job and every job. Bootcamp graduates also gain the assistance of Fullstack Academy’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the Cal Poly–Fullstack community — a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.
Get early hiring access to highly trained and experienced Fullstack Academy graduates by becoming a hiring partner. Our graduates get hired at top companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. As a hiring partner, you can get the first pick of potential candidates before your competitors. There is no cost to becoming a hiring partner and a world of benefit for you and your company.
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No, you do not need to be a current student or alumni in order to apply.
If you’re interested in the Cal Poly Extended Education Tech Bootcamps and not sure which program is right for you, we recommend scheduling a call with one of our Student Advisors. They can provide you with more information about the curriculum and the roles you’ll be prepared for in each bootcamp—Software Developer (Coding) and Cybersecurity Analyst (Cyber).
From there, apply to your program of choice (no prep required!). Next, our Admissions team can help you advance in the process and even help you switch programs if you change your mind (e.g., Coding to Cyber).
You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets minimum tech specifications. We highly recommend Apple computers for our program, however, it is possible to use Windows with some modifications. You must have at least MacOS 10.15 or newer or Windows 10. Because the bootcamp is live-online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone in order to participate in class.
For specific tech requirements for your chosen program, visit our Online Experience page.
We have a long-standing method for learning technical skills in an online format. Visit our Online Experience page to learn more.
To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 18 years old and a high school grad/GED holder by the start date of your intended cohort.
Yes, our programs are beginner-friendly. Each is specifically designed for professionals who have no previous experience in the new discipline they're studying (e.g., cybersecurity, web development, etc.). While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the internet/cloud and Windows.