How the UIC Bootcamp Works
The part-time UIC DevOps Bootcamp, powered by Fullstack Academy, is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.
- Bootcamp classes combine live online instruction with group and independent active learning challenges—all facilitated by industry-experienced professionals.
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All classes are held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
6:30pm-9:30pm CT
In addition to classroom lessons, part-time students can anticipate spending about 20 hours studying and working on outside assignments each week.
In addition to classroom lessons, part-time students can anticipate spending about 20 hours studying and working on outside assignments each week.
Class time options are subject to change. To see available class times for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.
Tuition
There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience, including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships, and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.
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University of Illinois Chicago Tech Bootcamps is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000) for a limited time. Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!
Enrollment Deposit -
$1,000$99*
Tuition During Program - $14,396
Total Tuition - $14,495*Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.
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$500 Community Scholarship
For UIC alumni, current students, and employees. Only the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois system is eligible.
$1,000 Military Scholarship**
For active-duty service members and military veterans.
**Valid ID required.
DevOps Roles and Salaries
In the field of DevOps, there are many career paths to follow based on your skills and experience. Some available jobs include DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Build Engineer, and Release Engineer. When you opt into comprehensive career coaching, you’ll receive the guidance you need to navigate the industry as you search for DevOps roles. Entry-level DevOps engineers in the Chicago Metro Area earn an average yearly salary of $104,957 (ZipRecruiter), offering a potentially large return on investment for anyone pursuing a DevOps education.
The Demand for DevOps Professionals
In the Chicago Metro Area and remotely across the US, companies are hiring DevOps engineers. According to research from Lightcast™, the number of DevOps engineering roles in the US will increase by 25% over the next 10 years. Businesses of all industries and sizes are actively seeking DevOps professionals, including employers like Motorola Solutions, Discover, and United Airlines.
These companies are hiring for roles like DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, and Build Engineer. With an inclusive, rigorous active learning curriculum and professional career coaching services, UIC DevOps Bootcamp students are equipped with the skills they need to achieve fulfilling careers in these types of roles.
What You Will Learn
The UIC DevOps Bootcamp uses AWS Academy curriculum to offer a cutting-edge education that will prepare you for a role in the growing field of DevOps.
The program includes labs and courseware from both Fullstack Academy and AWS Academy, blended into a unique fast-track student experience to transform you from beginner to DevOps Engineer in 26 weeks.
The curriculum is designed to help students develop technical expertise in cloud computing and prepare for AWS Certifications.
AWS Certifications recognize individuals with the technical skills and expertise to design, deploy, and operate applications and operations on AWS.
Curriculum
Schedule (Units)
Units
Intro to Linux Systems Architecture
Core System Commands
Systems Administration
Shell Scripting Basics
Distributions and Building from Source
Security Hardening
Device and OSI Concepts
Routing and Switching
Ports and Protocols
Enterprise Firewalls
Proxies and Payload Inspection
Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
Python Overview and Common Use Cases
Using Builtin Functions and Libraries
Data Types and Structures
Standard Data Input and Output
Using Decision Controls
Create Modularity With Functions
Cloud Models and Shared Responsibilities
AWS Well-Architected Framework
VPCs: Native and Hybrid Network Connectivity
Identity Access Management and Permissions
Migration Practices and Architectures
AWS Operational Security
Software Lifecycles (SDLC)
Translate and Port Code
Standardizing Data for Producers and Consumers
Source Code Operations
Secure Coding Practices
Secure CI/CD
Designing for High Availability
Automating Infrastructure
Designing Web-Scale Media
Developing Storage Solutions With Amazon S3
Developing NoSQL Solutions with Amazon Dynamo DB
Caching Information for Scalability
Tooling and Automations
Computing (Servers)
Monitoring and Security
Technical Architecture and Data Flow
Dev Environment and Prototyping
Coding and Sprint Executions
Code Deployment
Certifications
As a part of the DevOps bootcamp, students will be prepared to earn the most in-demand industry certifications. Taking these certifications is optional but highly recommended for career success. Students can choose to take certification exams during or directly after the program.
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
This certification validates your understanding of core AWS uses and foundational AWS proficiency, such as developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
With this certification, you demonstrate your understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework as well as cost and performance optimizations.
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
This certification proves your ability to implement and control the flow of data to and from AWS, as well as your knowledge of cost and performance optimizations using AWS systems.
Exam costs for the AWS certification examinations are not included in the program tuition.
Landing a DevOps Job in Illinois
UIC students will gain valuable insight into how to build a successful career in development operations from day one of the course. Throughout the bootcamp experience, students may access live workshops, office hours, and on-demand content to help build a job search toolkit—which includes an optimized resume and LinkedIn profile.
Following successful completion of the Career Success Program, students can choose to opt into additional coaching support and receive guidance for up to a year following graduation in:
Growing your professional network
Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
Interview and assessment prep
Salary negotiation workshops
And much more!
You’ll also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems for real companies.
Fullstack Academy grads have landed jobs with some of the world's leading companies.
University of Illinois Chicago Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.
Who Should Attend
The UIC DevOps Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy is designed for those looking to transition into the field or increase their knowledge base within it. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed in the bootcamp.
Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:
Teaching
Finance
Retail
Customer service
Graphic Design
Admin
Biology
And more...
If this sounds like you, apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.
FAQs
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The DevOps curriculum covers these main topics: 1. Linux; 2. Networking; 3. AWS; 4. Python and 5. Enterprise DevOps. From there, students work on learning key DevOps skills and concepts through the Cloud Architecting, Cloud Developing, and Cloud Operations courses from AWS Academy. Grads of the UIC DevOps Bootcamp learn the skills they need to be qualified for entry-level roles like DevOps Professional and Release Engineer.
To see the DevOps bootcamp syllabus, click here and fill out the form.
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Yes, the UIC DevOps Bootcamp is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals who have no previous experience in coding. 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.
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As part of the bootcamp program, we'll train you to earn three of the most in-demand certifications in the field of DevOps:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
Taking each certification exam is optional but highly recommended for career success. If you feel ready, take the exams as you go through the bootcamp. Otherwise, we recommend earning the certifications soon after you graduate.
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As part of this program, you will create an account on Amazon Web Services and then work on it. You should plan to spend up to $300 on your AWS account as you work through the bootcamp.
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No, University of Illinois Chicago Tech Bootcamps are not for credit and cannot be applied toward a degree or certificate program. Rather, they’re offered through the the University of Illinois Chicago Extended Campus and facilitated by Fullstack Academy instructors and staff to provide in-demand tech skills training for current or prospective tech professionals.
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No, part-time bootcamp students cannot mix and match class dates or times. You must select one of the established schedule options for your cohort of choice during the application process.
Ready to Start Learning?
Apply to study at the UIC DevOps Bootcamp.
- Fill out our online application form
- Take our nontechnical assessment
- No DevOps experience required
- Covers logical reasoning
- Sent to you immediately upon submission of application
- Receive an entrance decision
