While full-time bootcamps are a great way to start a career in tech quickly, their intense learning curve isn’t for everyone. If you’re interested in learning to code fast and to a high-standard, but want control over your own time, a part-time coding bootcamp may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Northcoders’ Part-time Software Development Bootcamp in JavaScript covers the same comprehensive curriculum as the full-time bootcamp, with the same high-standard of teaching and final portfolio. However, your time on the course is structured differently.

Each week, a tutor will take you through different concepts over a lecture and seminar. You can then go over this content and practise in your own time, whenever suits you. Maybe you learn better in the evenings, when your kids are at school, or shortly after you get home from work–it’s completely up to you!

Your tutors will guide you through every step of the curriculum, so that you can learn the key skills expected by tech employers, and ask all the questions you need along the way. Once you have the tools and directions you need, you can focus your learning on relevant concepts and quickly improve your coding skills. You can expect to spend around 8 hours a week of self-learning time, but this is a guideline and you can decide what works for you.

The freedom to set your own learning speed allows you to be more productive and relaxed. You can progress at your own pace, moving more quickly through materials you understand, or spending more time on challenging topics. This helps to avoid the stress that can come with the intensity of a full-time bootcamp, where set learning times are allocated for each step of the curriculum.

If you want to work alongside your coursemates or are looking for extra support, you can also join one of your cohort’s study groups or debugging sessions, which are held every week. These sessions are optional, so while they’re a nice bonus, there’s no need to worry about fitting them in if you have a busy schedule.

Since you can decide how to plan your learning around your work and personal life, a part-time bootcamp can make your learning experience more enjoyable and sustainable. By taking regular breaks from coding for the other aspects of your daily life, you give your brain time to relax and process concepts without a time pressure. You’ll feel more refreshed getting back to coding when you’re ready, whether it’s after work, when laundry is done, or after a meal.

If you’re ready to kickstart your coding journey while staying in charge of your own schedule, a part-time bootcamp could be the key to unlocking your full potential. With the flexibility to set your own study time and pace each week, you can get a more thorough and accessible bootcamp experience. If you’re ready to take your first step to a rewarding tech career, our Part-time Software Development Bootcamp in JavaScript will take you there.