As a Software Engineering and UX Design school, we’re dedicated to helping you land a job you’re passionate about. It all starts with an in-depth curriculum that teaches you the current skills employers need.
Midwest Crossroads for Tech
Less than a two-hour drive from other cities like Chicago, Milwaukee offers residents the best of the Midwest. Established industries like insurance and healthcare offer a strong foundation for a growing startup scene.
Career seekers should keep an eye on startups like SHINE Medical, Project Foundry, and SIFT Healthcare–companies aiming to disrupt industries and create new jobs.
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Our flexible programs
Kenzie Academy offers a full-time Software Engineering program and a part-time UX Design Career program, both built to prepare you for a career in tech and tech-adjacent industries. A Kenzie education puts you ahead of the competition as you learn soft skills, technical skills, and get connected with industry professionals.
Our curriculum is focused on the needs of the industry, so you’re not only learning to solve the problems of today but tomorrow’s as well. You will receive an education guided by some of the biggest names in tech and created to lead you to the career you deserve.
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The Kenzie Way
At Kenzie, you’re not just filling a seat. We do our best to support each and every student as they go through our programs. We work to make you feel valued as a Kenzie student, from the specialized admissions process to learning from Instructors and Facilitators to regular meetings with our Student Services team. The Student Services team also works with Kenzie employer partners to connect you to open jobs in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas, so you can launch your career.
Supporting our students on their tech journeys is our highest priority. That’s why our curriculum is designed to affirm and track your progress. To keep students engaged and motivated, we’ve built the following affirmations and programming into our curriculum:
- Weekly kick-offs with instructors
- Daily after-lunch check-ins
- Work time with facilitators on Zoom
- Building community through Friday evening Fireside Chat/Social Hour
- Career Fridays introduce tools for job hunting & communication
- Deep dives for advanced students & office hours for those struggling
- Code reviews & other forms of feedback
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Software Engineering Program Quick Facts
- Program Length: 9 months
- Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday to Friday Eastern (some cohorts are available 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pacific)
- Program Location: Online anywhere in the U.S. or on-campus in Downtown Indianapolis*
- Program Start Dates: New cohorts launch every January, April, July, and October
- Tuition: $20,000
- Syllabus: Software Engineering
*Our campus is currently closed due to the health risks posed by COVID-19.
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UX Design Career Program Quick Facts
- Program Length: 6 months
- Program Hours: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Eastern, for 2 weekdays per week (Monday + Wednesday OR Tuesday + Thursday) and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern, for 9 Saturdays.
- Program Location: Online anywhere in the U.S. or on-campus in Downtown Indianapolis*
- Program Start Dates: New cohorts launch every January, April, July, and October
- Tuition: $10,900
- Syllabus: Click Here To View
*Our campus is currently closed due to the health risks posed by COVID-19.
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Our Programs
Software Engineering Program
Full-Time
Full-Time
Our Software Engineering program covers Front-End and Back-End web development. As a student, you’ll master our full-stack engineering curriculum with the guidance of industry practitioners — professionals with real experience to offer, not just theory.
- Tuition: $20,000
- Time Commitment: 9 months
UX Design Career Program
Part-Time
Part-Time
Our User Experience (UX) Design program, with our job guarantee, is built for working professionals. This part-time program will give you the education needed to become a UX Designer and solve real-world problems.
- Tuition: $10,900
- Time Commitment: 6 months
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Get Tech SkillsYou’ll take part in a project-based curriculum with enough time to absorb the material and get hands-on practice applying it. With the Software Engineering program, you’ll learn various programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Django, and SQL. We’ll also teach you how to learn new languages, so you can stay ahead of the curve as a marketable job candidate throughout your career.
As a grad, you’ll earn your certification backed by Kenzie and Butler University as well as a varied portfolio of projects showcasing your skills.
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Get Soft SkillsYour education shouldn’t just teach you how to do the job — it should also cover how to get the job. Our Student Services and Placement teams will give you job search, resume building, and interviewing skills while supporting you through the program. You’ll graduate as a well-rounded, marketable job candidate.
Whether online or on campus, you’ll always be connected to your instructors and classmates as part of our community. Online students enjoy the same collaboration, mentorship, and instructor guidance as students on campus.
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Get HiredThe skills you gain at Kenzie will enable you to apply for job titles like Software Engineer, Mobile App Developer, and UX/UI Designer — positions CNN has listed in the Top 100 Careers in the U.S.
Kenzie also offers career guidance curriculum to help you land your first role in tech and get you started on your career path. The current average salary of all Kenzie graduates is $57k, and the majority of our students land a job offer within 6 months of graduation. Our Placement team will guide you throughout your job search, and our national network of employer partners assists with job placement in addition to guiding our curriculum.
