Learn to code and think like a software engineer, based on a curriculum developed by experienced practitioners.
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Learn from a program co-developed with Amazon engineers -
Attend 100% online. No fixed class timeWork with an advisor to design your customized learning plan on a schedule that works for you. Be job-ready in 9-12 months.
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Hands-on projects modeled after real-world applicationsFor example, create a music service, design a publishing service, build an e-commerce fulfillment service, and learn to collaborate in a team environment.
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Impress your future bossShow off your code on GitHub and gain confidence presenting your work to future hiring managers.
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Earn a career credentialEarn a Software Engineering Foundations certification by month 3 and a Software Engineering with Backend Java certification by month 12.
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Land the JobQualify for a Software Development Engineer role at Amazon without a four-year computer science degree. The Kenzie Career Placement team will also partner with you to prepare you for similar roles at other enterprise and technology employers.
The Depth of a Computer Science Degree in JUST 9-12 Months
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You’ll Learn:
- Software engineering best practices
- Advanced backend Java development
- Cloud Architecture
- How to work as an engineer
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Skills You’ll Gain:
- Foundational programming concepts
- Develop advanced Java applications using object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
- Designing, developing, and servicing databases (DynamoDB, SQL)
- Understanding software development lifecycles
- Working on an agile team using the scrum methodology
- Ability to pass a technical assessments when interviewing for software developer engineering roles
Save valuable time and money by learning only skills that are relevant to the job.
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Requirements:
- A good attitude.
- A willingness to take on a challenge.
- Dare to ask questions and ask for help.
- The ability to bounce back from mistakes.
- Basic computing skills
- A high school diploma or GED
- 18 years or older
- Be a US citizen or eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Our Payment Options
Limited merit-based scholarships are available and may supersede other discounts. Ask your Admission Counselor for details.
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Upfront Tuition
Save 20%$0/month
$20,000$16,000 Total- This option has the lowest cost for learners.
- Tuition is due upfront one week prior to enrollment.
- Land a job under our Kenzie Guarantee or get a full refund on your tuition (terms & conditions apply). We stand by the quality of our program and are fully invested in your success.
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Monthly Payment Plan
Save 10%$729.17/month with 0% interest
$500 down
$20,000$18,000 Total- Kenzie offers a 24-month payment plan with 0% interest with a $500 deposit. This is the second most cost-effective option for learners.
- Monthly payments start during the first month of class.
- Land a job under our Kenzie Guarantee or get a full refund on your tuition (terms & conditions apply). We stand by the quality of our program and are fully invested in your success.
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Deferred Payment
Plan Option$812.50/month with 0% interest
$500 down
$20,000 Total
- Kenzie offers a 24-month deferred payment plan with 0% interest with a $500 deposit.
- Monthly payments don’t start until 6 months after graduation.
- Land a job under our Kenzie Guarantee or get a full refund on your tuition (terms & conditions apply). We stand by the quality of our program and are fully invested in your success.
You May Be Eligible for a Kenzie Scholarship
Kenzie Academy is offering a limited number of $5,000 merit scholarships for learners enrolled in the Software Engineering program co-developed with Amazon. This could make Kenzie Academy an even more affordable option for landing your dream job in tech. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are based on your admission application. If you are interested in the scholarship, be sure to tell your Admissions Counselor.
Kenzie Tuition Refund Guarantee
Land a job under our Kenzie Guarantee or get a full refund on your tuition (terms & conditions apply). We stand by the quality of our program and are fully invested in your success.
As a non-profit, our focus is on serving our learners, not our investors
Benefits of Kenzie vs Other Bootcamps
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Creating Equitable Access to Tech Jobs
We believe tech education is for everyone, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Our mission is to level the playing field and provide more equitable access to tech careers, especially for under-served and under-represented communities. Through this program, we hope to make these roles at Amazon and other tech employers more accessible to a wider, more diverse talent pool.
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Apply Your Kenzie Certificate Towards a Degree at SNHU
As a graduate of this software engineering program, you may be eligible to apply your certificate towards a degree program at Southern New Hampshire University. This is an incredible opportunity for you to pursue a bachelor’s degree without starting from scratch. Explore a degree like SNHU’s bachelor’s in computer science and speak to your admissions counselor to learn more.
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Work a Job While Attending Kenzie
We recognize that many of our learners need a job and income while attending Kenzie. Therefore, we intentionally designed this online program with no set daily class times and multiple collaboration times in the week so we can better accommodate your work and busy schedules. Every learner learns at a different pace, and our advisors will work with you to plan your schedule so you can better balance work and learning.
Land a Tech Job Without Attending Expensive Elite Universities
Graduates of this program will qualify for the entry-level software engineering roles at Amazon as well as other Enterprise and Technology employers outside of Amazon. We do not guarantee you a job at Amazon, but we’ll equip you with the right skills and mindset to be successful in the interview and job search process.
The Kenzie Career Placement Team will partner with you on your career journey. We’ll walk you through a career readiness curriculum that covers job interviews, resume preparation, and more. We’ll also connect you with potential employers and be there to provide support through the hiring process.
Here are some additional tech adjacent roles that our graduates were hired for:
- Software Developer in Test
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Sales Engineer
- AWS DevOps Engineer
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your career.
In addition to Amazon, our talent placement team works with over 250+ national and local employers and we are adding more companies every week.
Hiring partners & where our grads work
About Amazon Technical Academy
Amazon Technical Academy began as an internal training program for non-technical Amazon employees, designed to help Amazonians upskill into technical careers. Now, Kenzie Academy is working directly with Amazon to offer Amazon Technical Academy training to the general public to help learners like you advance into tech careers.
Software Engineering Program Quick Facts
- Program Length: 9 months – 12 months depending on prior coding experience
- Program Format: 100% online. No fixed class time. Learn on a weekly schedule that works for you, but you should expect to spend 30-40 hours a week in the learning experience.
- Program Location: Online anywhere in the U.S.
- Program Start Dates: September 2021
- Computer Requirements: Click here to read
Ready to get started?
Fill out the application & one of our Admission Counselors will be in touch with you soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to know how to code in order to attend Kenzie?
Learn about the Admission Process
Absolutely not! We’re looking for self-starters who are curious about technology and like working with diverse groups of people. Our learners are driven problem-solvers who can handle when things get tough and who enjoy being part of a collaborative tech community. Kenzie is open to all applicants with the right attitude and enthusiasm.
Do you offer courses in-person, online, or both?
This course will be 100% online with no fixed class time.
You will have weekly check-ins and access to a dedicated advisor who will help you create a customized learning plan on a schedule that works for you. Your customized learning plan may include weekly check-ins, Zoom tutoring sessions, office hours, and group projects. There are weekly due dates, and you should expect to spend 30-40 hours a week in the learning experience. Based on your personal circumstance and how you are performing in the program, your advisor can provide guidance on how many hours you can work while still keeping up with the coursework.
Am I guaranteed to get a job at Amazon?
Graduates of Kenzie Academy’s Software Engineering program are not guaranteed a job at Amazon. Graduates, however, will be eligible to apply for entry-level software development engineering roles at Amazon without a traditional four-year computer science degree. In addition to Amazon, our talent placement team will also work on connecting you with other enterprise and technology employers. Kenzie currently works with over 250 employers nationally to place our graduates at various technology positions.
What types of jobs will I be qualified for after this course?
Graduates of Kenzie Academy’s Software Engineering program will qualify for entry-level software development engineering roles at Amazon. We do not guarantee you a job at Amazon, but we’ll equip you with the right skills and mindset to be successful in the job interview.
You’ll also be qualified for software developer and engineering positions outside of Amazon. The Kenzie Career Placement Team will partner with you on your career journey. We’ll walk with you through a career readiness curriculum that covers job interviews, resume preparation, and more. We’ll also connect you with potential employers and be there to provide support through the hiring process.
Here are some additional tech adjacent roles that our graduates were hired for:
- Software Developer in Test
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Sales Engineer
- AWS DevOps Engineer
Can I work and take this program?
You can work a job while taking this program. The number of hours you can work depends on how efficiently you manage your time, and how much time you need to put into your coursework. Every learner learns at a different pace, and our advisors can work with you to plan your schedule so you can better balance work and learning. We recognize that many of our learners need a job and income while attending Kenzie. Therefore, we intentionally designed this online program with no set daily class times and multiple collaboration times in the week so we can better accommodate the work and busy schedules of our learners.
Can I get academic credits for taking this program?
As a graduate of this Software Engineering program, you may be eligible to apply your certificate towards a degree program at Southern New Hampshire University. This is an incredible opportunity for you to pursue a bachelor’s degree without starting from scratch. Speak to your Admission Counselor to learn more.
What certificate would I earn?
You’ll earn two certificates within Kenzie’s 12-month Software Engineering program:
- Software Engineering Foundations Certificate by the 3rd Month
- Software Engineering Certificate by the 12th Month
Will I receive a degree when I graduate from Kenzie Academy?
No, this Software Engineering program is currently not a degree program. You will earn a certificate and acquire the necessary skills to apply for an entry-level Software Development Engineer role at Amazon, as well as at many other employers. There is a growing list of employers today that no longer require degrees for developers and other tech adjacent roles. In addition, you will also be eligible to apply your certificate towards a degree program at SNHU as you acquire more skills to grow in your career over time.
What are the upcoming start dates for Kenzie’s Software Engineering program?
Upcoming Start Dates:
- September 2021
- January 2022
- April 2022
Apply now to speak with an Admission Counselor to determine the best time for you to start!