From Tech Support To Programming: How I Finally Turned My Lifelong Passion Into A Career
Alexandre Ouellette, Graduate
Web Developer at Wicket Inc.
Full-Stack Web Development Program
with your Bildungsgutschein
Become a full-stack web developer
in 6 months
Get career coaching
to help you land a job
Work with expert mentors
and build your portfolio
Get a free
Web Dev Short Course
Get a free
Web Dev Short Course
Curious about this program?
Contact us to find out if it’s right for you
“How would you like to get in touch?”
“I’m here to help you become a web developer”
Alana, Senior Program Advisor
Curious about this program?
Contact us to find out if it’s right for you
“How would you like to get in touch?”
“I’m here to help you become a web developer”
Alana, Senior Program Advisor
Our graduates now have tech jobs all over the world
Currently unemployed and registered in Germany?
You could be eligible to take our Full-Stack Web Development Program for free
CareerFoundry’s Full-Stack Web Development Program has been officially certified by AZAV, which means you can take the course free of charge with a Bildungsgutschein.
Not sure what a Bildungsgutschein is?
A Bildungsgutschein is an educational voucher issued by the German Employment Agency (the Agentur für Arbeit). If you’re unemployed and officially registered in Germany, a Bildungsgutschein will enable you to learn new, in-demand skills for free.
Read on to discover how you can use the Bildungsgutschein to become a fully-fledged web developer in a matter of months with the CareerFoundry Full-Stack Web Development Program!
Full-Stack Web Development Program details
In this program, you will
Learn all of the skills, tools, and processes necessary to become a full-stack web developer
Work with a mentor who has 5+ years of industry experience and a tutor for your day‑to‑day feedback
Receive tailored coaching from our Career Services Team to ensure you stand out at interviews
Build an impressive portfolio out of the real‑world projects you complete in the program
Land a job as a full-stack web developer with the help of our career specialists
Fully online
6 months at 40 hrs/week
Mentorship
Our web development mentors are rated 4.93/5 based on over 4000 student reviews
Career support
Free job preparation course and expert career coaching included
Why become a web developer?
A job you will love
As a web developer, you have the satisfaction of solving complex problems and turning your ideas into reality with just your laptop. Web development was rated in Career Karma's top 25 tech jobs in 2021.
High demand means high pay
Employers struggle to find qualified web developers, and the demand keeps growing. The average developer salary in Germany is €53,304—though that will vary depending on seniority and location.
A flexible career path
As a web developer, you will have the opportunity to work for startups, agencies, large corporates, on a freelance basis, or even remotely.
Why choose CareerFoundry?
Human-centric learning
Our Dual Mentorship Model ensures that you get all the support you need. You’ll have a tutor—an experienced web developer responsible for evaluating your exercises within 24 hours of submission, and a mentor—a web developer industry expert who gives detailed written, video, and on-call feedback on your portfolio pieces.
Support and accountability
With CareerFoundry, you're never without the support and encouragement you need to meet your goals and deadlines. Your mentor, tutor, student advisor, and career specialist will help you stay on track.
Successful, satisfied graduates
Our graduates typically land a job in tech within 180 days of graduation. You can be confident that taking the course will get you where you want to go: working as a fully-qualified web developer in a job you love!
Without CareerFoundry I would not have my new job. They helped me double my salary from my last job!
Success Stories
Our students go on to launch challenging new careers in the tech industry
Portfolio projects
Our graduates now work at...
What do you need to take the Full-Stack Web Development Program with a Bildungsgutschein?
What you need:
You may be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein (training voucher from the Agentur für Arbeit) if you are currently unemployed or facing the possibility of unemployment. You'll also need:
Proof of residency in Germany
The Bildungsgutschein program is only available for German residents who are in possession of their Anmeldebescheinigung (proof that you are registered and living in Germany).
Proficiency in English at B1.2 level or above
Time to dedicate weekly to the course
You'll need to dedicate 40 hours per week to finish the program in 6 months
A computer (Mac or PC) and an internet connection
An interest in web development
If you are already reading books and blog posts about coding, that is a great sign. If you are unsure if web development is really for you, you can find out in the following ways:
- Take our free Web Development Short Course.
- Get a free consultation with one of our program advisors who will give you personal feedback on which direction to go based on your interests and goals.
What you don’t need:
A background in design or tech
This program is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready—regardless of your background. And now more than ever, employers see bootcamp graduates as excellent job candidates. A 2021 study by Career Karma found that companies as respected as Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are some of the largest employers of bootcamp graduates. The same study revealed that, in 2020, those same companies hired up to 120% more bootcamps graduates than they did in 2019!
Unlimited free time
You can complete the course in 6 months by committing 40 hours per week.
To learn all on your own
You can enjoy the flexibility of online learning with the accountability and one-on-one attention traditionally associated with brick-and-mortar institutions. Much like a college professor might inspire you to pursue a career in a certain field, your mentor, tutor, career specialist, and student advisor will keep you motivated and on track.
• To lose your unemployment benefits
While taking the Full-Stack Web Development Program with a Bildungsgutschein, you are still entitled to receive your unemployment benefits.
How to take our Full-Stack Web Development Program
with a Bildungsgutschein
Next start dates
I don’t have a Bildungsgutschein
How to apply for a BildungsgutscheinI already have a Bildungsgutschein
How to enroll in the CareerFoundry program1
Schedule an appointment with the Agentur für Arbeit
If you haven’t been in touch with the job center before, you can find your local center simply by searching online, e.g. “Agentur für Arbeit Berlin” or “Agentur für Arbeit near me”. Once you’ve made an appointment, you’ll be assigned an advisor.
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Prepare for your appointment at the Agentur für Arbeit
Use our full application guide to prepare for your appointment at the Agentur für Arbeit and convince your advisor to approve your participation in the course. It covers the documents you need for the appointment.
Download our guide:
Request your personal course proposal from CareerFoundry. You might have to provide this document to the Agentur für Arbeit. It only takes a few minutes!
Any questions?
We’re here to help! Get in touch with one of our program advisors.
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Enroll in the CareerFoundry program
The Agentur für Arbeit has issued you a Bildungsgutschein—congratulations!
Now you can begin the enrollment process. Simply press the "Start the process" button and we can walk you through the next steps.
It takes 10-14 days to complete the enrolment process, so please bear this in mind when choosing your program start date.
Any questions?
We’re here to help! Get in touch with one of our program advisors.
FAQ
1. Is CareerFoundry entitled to offer courses with a Bildungsgutschein?
All providers who wish to offer courses with an educational voucher (Bildungsgutschein) on behalf of the Agentur für Arbeit (employment agency) must first undergo a rigorous certification process in order to check the quality of the courses offered. Only then are they included in the Agentur für Arbeit's official list of course providers (Kursnet). CareerFoundry has successfully completed this process in accordance with the guidelines set out by AZAV (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung - Accreditation and Licensing Regulation for Employment Promotion), and, as a TÜV-certified educational provider, is entitled to accept educational vouchers in accordance with AZAV. If you would like to view or download our official certificates, you can do so by clicking on the TÜV logo on this page.
2. What are the differences between the programs for private customers and students with a Bildungsgutschein?
In terms of quality, there is no difference between the programs offered to private customers and the programs offered to students with a Bildungsgutschein. However, students with a Bildungsgutschein tend to take the program on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) and have less flexibility in terms of time, as online attendance is compulsory. Please consider that there is also no money-back guarantee for students with an educational voucher.
3. How does the online program actually work?
All CareerFoundry programs are completely online. Students can access the program content from the first day of the program via their personal account. The program content mainly consists of written material that is broken down into individual Achievements. Each Achievement is made up of exercises which must be completed and submitted via the CareerFoundry platform to be reviewed and approved by the assigned tutor. Although the curriculum may feature some videos, it's important to note that the program is not delivered via live webinar, and there are no virtual lessons to attend. The program is considered complete once the student has completed and submitted all exercises via the platform and had them approved by the tutor and mentor. There is no final exam. Upon successful program completion, the student can download their certificate via their user account.
At the start of the program, the student will be assigned both a dedicated tutor and a mentor. All communication with the tutor and mentor takes place via the platform. Tutors are responsible for answering any questions about the program content and for reviewing exercises submitted by the student. They will assess the exercises and provide feedback. mentors are industry experts, responsible for providing feedback at the end of each Achievement. Students are also entitled to a certain number of Skype calls with their mentor in order to receive personalized, one-to-one feedback. Students are also supported by the student advisor team. Student advisors are there to answer any questions the student might have, and can be contacted via the platform. As part of a huge online community, students also have the opportunity to share their experience with other students and to organize and take part in local meetups. Around halfway through the program (51% completion), students will also have access to a free Job Preparation Course, as well as to a dedicated Career Specialist. You can read more here: careerfoundry.com/en/how-it-works/
4. How can I get a Bildungsgutschein?
In order to receive a Bildungsgutschein, you need to make an appointment with your local Agentur für Arbeit / Job Center so that they can check whether you meet all the necessary requirements. You will be assigned a contact person who will check whether or not you are eligible for a Bildungsgutschein. You can find your local Agentur für Arbeit via a quick Google search. Simply type in your city and “Agentur für Arbeit”.
5. How do I know if I am eligible for a Bildungsgutschein?
CareerFoundry cannot legally advise on eligibility. You need to approach your nearest Agentur für Arbeit / Job Center in order to discuss your personal case with someone from that institution. They will tell you if you meet the criteria for a Bildungsgutschein: arbeitsagentur.de/karriere-und-weiterbildung/foerderung-berufliche-weiterbildung
6. Do you have a Maßnahmennummer (course number) you can provide me with?
The official course number for our certified program is:
Full-Stack Web Development program, full-time (6 months): 962 / 72 / 2021, valid from 18.01.2021 - 17.04.2024.
Please note that Full-Stack Web Development program (with AfA) is only available at a full-time pace.
7. Where and when am I supposed to work on the program?
The programs at CareerFoundry are completely online. Students are supposed to work 40 hours (full-time option) and submit 3 tasks per week. It's important to consider the program as a full-time job and to work regularly on the program, since online attendance is compulsory. We encourage participants to follow a regular working schedule from Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 18:30. CareerFoundry checks the student’s progress on the program daily, and we are obliged to keep the Agentur für Arbeit / Job Center informed as part of our reporting duty.
8. What happens if I don’t work on the program or log into the platform on a regular basis?
Online attendance is compulsory throughout the program. In the case of frequent unexcused absence or insufficient course progress, the program may be terminated. As a result, the student's unemployment benefits may be reduced or stopped completely by the Agentur für Arbeit / Job Center. The student may also be responsible for covering the cost of the program themselves.
9. How does the collaboration with the Agentur für Arbeit work?
As part of our cooperation with the Agentur für Arbeit / Job Center, we are legally obliged to document the presence and progress of all students on an ongoing basis, and to contact the relevant AfA contact person if the student is absent or falls behind. We regularly check whether students are fulfilling their contractual obligations, are working on the program as required, and are making sufficient progress. We check this via an internal admin account.
10. What happens if I find a job while doing the program?
A job takes priority! If you find a new job while taking the program, the program will be terminated and any unemployment benefits paid by the Agentur für Arbeit / Job Center will be stopped. You can complete the program as a private student if you wish to do so.
11. Is there an exam to pass at the end of the program?
There is no final exam to pass in order to finish the program. For each module, there are tasks to submit which need to be approved by your mentor or tutor. During the program, students work on a project that has to be developed by the end of the program. Once you have fully completed the program, you can download your personal certificate from the main dashboard.
12. What happens once I have finished the program?
Once you have finished the program, you will be able to download your certificate via the dashboard. You will then need to complete the Job Preparation course and start working on your job search. CareerFoundry is responsible for informing the Agentur für Arbeit as soon as you have completed the program.
13. How am I supported in my job search?
Once you are 51% of the way through the full program, you can sign up to the Job Preparation Course via your personal dashboard. The course consists of two Achievements, and you have up to one month (30 days) after you’ve completed the Full-Stack Web Development Program to complete the Job Prep Course. Upon successful completion of the Job Prep Course within this timeframe, you can work with a dedicated career specialist for a further six months. They will give you the tools you need to start applying for a job in tech.
14. What are minimum system and hardware requirements?
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Operating system: Windows 10 Processor: Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support RAM: 4 GB RAM (64-bit) Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 |
Operating system: macOS versions 10.13 and later Processor: Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support RAM: 4 GB RAM (64-bit) Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 |
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