Frequently Asked Questions

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Learn more about our boot camp offerings below.

  • Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.
  • Yes. The non-credit certificate program is designed for working professionals who are actively pursuing a career change or advancement.
  • Students can complete the part-time program in 6 months (24 weeks).
  • Students can complete the full-time program in 3 months (12 weeks).
  • Our part-time tuition is $12,995* and our full-time tuition is $12,995*. Students may explore private student loans or a payment plan option with their admissions adviser.

*Listed program tuition is valid through the 2023-24 academic year ending August 31, 2024 and tuition is subject to change.

  • Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching as well as resume and portfolio support, interview preparation, and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about our career services.
  • No. While having some background is beneficial our pre-course tutorials will get you up to speed and ready to start learning on Day 1.
  • We believe the main criterion for success in our program is your passion and commitment to succeed. Learning web development is difficult and requires hours of hard work, and we look for applicants who are determined and willing to give the program their all in order to achieve life-changing results.
  • No, applicants do not need to be Northwestern students. This program is offered through the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.
  • The Northwestern Coding Boot Camp has an application process and is not open enrollment. An initial phone interview with an admissions adviser is the first step in the process for program admission. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will take a required critical thinking and problem-solving coding assessment. After both application review and passing the academic assessment, qualified candidates will proceed to a final interview.
  • No, the only requirement is that you have a high school diploma or GED.
  • We are one of the nation’s most prestigious universities and teach the most superior and innovative tools to our students.
  • We offer a part-time program that allows working professionals to study web development without leaving work.
  • Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
  • Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the Chicago market.
  • Our part-time program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.
  • Our full-time program requires 20 hours of in-class time per week. You must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20-30* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to thrive in our Full-Time program.
  • Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
  • If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor first and they will make sure you’re good to go.
  • No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.
  • Currently, Northwestern alumni are eligible for a $500 scholarship toward tuition.* We also offer early registration pricing and payment plans.
  • We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.
  • Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.
  • Yes. The non-credit, part-time certificate program is designed for working professionals who are actively pursuing a career change or career advancement.
  • Students will complete the program in six months.
  • Program tuition is $12,995*. Students may explore private student loans or a payment plan option with their admissions adviser.

*Listed program tuition is valid through the 2023-24 academic year ending August 31, 2024 and tuition is subject to change.

  • Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching as well as resume and portfolio support, interview preparation, and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about our career services.
  • No experience is required. It is recommended that applicants hold a bachelor’s degree or have at least two years of experience in business, management, finance, statistics, or a related field.
  • We believe the main criterion for success in our program is your passion and commitment to succeed. Learning data science is difficult and requires hours of hard work, and we look for applicants who are determined and willing to give the program their all in order to achieve life-changing results.
  • No, applicants do not need to be Northwestern students. This program is offered through the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.
  • The Northwestern Data Science and Visualization Boot Camp has an application process and is not open enrollment. An initial phone interview with an admissions adviser is the first step in the process for program admission. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will take a required critical thinking and problem-solving assessment. After both application review and passing the academic assessment, qualified candidates will proceed to a final interview.
  • We offer a part-time program that allows working professionals to study data analytics and visualization without leaving their current job.
  • Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
  • Our curriculum is based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the Chicago market.
  • Our part-time program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.
  • Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit). Microsoft Excel 2016 or later is also required.
  • If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor first and they will make sure you’re good to go.
  • No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.
  • Currently, Northwestern alumni are eligible for a $500 scholarship toward tuition.* We also offer early registration pricing and payment plans.
  • We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.
  • Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.
  • Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Yes. The non-credit, part-time certificate program is designed for working professionals who are actively pursuing a career change or career advancement.
  • The program is part-time. Students will complete the program in six months (24 weeks).
  • Program tuition is $12,995*. Students may explore private student loans or a payment plan option with their admissions adviser.

*Listed program tuition is valid through the 2023-24 academic year ending August 31, 2024 and tuition is subject to change.

  • Yes. We offer all of our students career support and coaching as well as resume support, interview preparation, and experiential learning opportunities.
  • The only requirement is that you have a high school diploma or GED. While some background is beneficial, no experience in cybersecurity is required. Our pre-course tutorials will help you prepare for our program.
  • We believe the main criterion for success in our program is your passion and commitment to succeed. Learning cybersecurity is difficult and requires hours of hard work, and we look for applicants who are determined and willing to give the program their all in order to achieve life-changing results.
  • No, applicants do not need to be Northwestern students. This program is offered through the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.
  • The Northwestern Cybersecurity Boot Camp has an application process and is not open enrollment. An initial phone interview with an admissions adviser is the first step in the process for program admission. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will take a required critical thinking and problem-solving assessment. After both application review and passing the academic assessment, qualified candidates will proceed to a final interview. Note: All accepted students are required to sign an IT Acceptable Use Policy prior to the start of the program.
  • We offer a part-time program that allows working professionals to study cybersecurity while keeping their current job.
  • We put the student experience first, using robust analytics to track the academic journey and ensure that we provide top-quality learning.
  • Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
  • Our curriculum is based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the market.
  • Our part-time program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.
  • Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
  • If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor first and they will make sure you’re good to go.
  • For the Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Apple Silicon M1/M2 chips are not permitted as they do not enable virtualization. Chromebooks and tablets (including iPads) are not permitted. Linux-based computers are
    also not permitted.
  • No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.
  • Currently, Northwestern alumni are eligible for a $500 scholarship toward tuition.* We also offer early registration pricing and payment plans.
  • We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.
  • Northwestern Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp classes are held through our tried and tested virtual classroom. For more information on how to apply to this program, please fill out our contact form or call to speak with admissions at (312) 416-9979
  • Students can complete the program in 6 months (24 weeks).
  • No previous experience is required; however, it is recommended that applicants hold a bachelor’s degree and/or two years of work experience in business, finance, statistics, management, or a related field.
  • No, applicants do not need to be Northwestern University students.
  • Yes. The program was designed for working professionals who are seeking to advance their current careers or change paths.
  • The cost of the program is $12,995* Payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Tuition is subject to change.

  • Yes. We offer all of our learners career support and coaching, such as resume assistance and technical interview training. You will be supported by an entire team dedicated to learner success and career services — during and after your boot camp. Learn more about our career planning support.
  • Our program requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours to outside work per week in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.*

*Depending on experience.

  • No, the only requirement is that you have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Our unique part-time program was designed for working adults, students and busy professionals, giving participants the advantage of flexibility. 
  • Our curriculum is built based on in-demand AI technologies needed across industries.
  • Students benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
  • We employ first-class instructors and build a curriculum based on the most in-demand AI and machine learning technologies.
  • Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this program. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
  • If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor. Please note the boot camp integrates third-party applications that may have an additional minor fee and may require use of a credit card.
  • No, all that is needed is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.
  • Currently, Northwestern University alumni are eligible for a $500 tuition benefit.* We also offer early registration pricing and payment plans.
  • Please call our admissions adviser at (312) 416-9979 to get details on tuition cost and learn more about the available financial options.

*Not available to Northwestern University employees or students funding their program with a private student loan.

  • We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our student portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.
  • Our program has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective student fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with an adviser. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

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