Fullstack Academy x Amazon Career Choice Partnership
Career Choice is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Full-time and part-time Amazon employees who meet the Career Choice eligibility requirements will receive a voucher covering 100% of tuition for a coding program by Fullstack Academy.
Together, we are committed to providing excellent education, job search resources, and continuous improvements to the student experience.
Why Learn with Fullstack Academy
Gain In-Demand Tech Skills
Fullstack Academy graduates emerge with the in-demand skills they need to land a tech job with top-tier employers and the confidence to accomplish their goals.
Receive Career Success Lessons
Access job search resources and lessons to help you pursue a tech career at Amazon or elsewhere!
Learn From Industry-Experienced Instructors
With live guided instruction delivered fully online, you'll build your professional network and a sense of community with peers, mentors, and industry-experienced instructors.
Explore Field-Driven Curricula
Graduate job-ready with a rigorous curriculum built by industry-experienced professionals to emphasize real-world application. You’ll also prepare for industry-recognized certifications.
All Career Backgrounds are Welcome
Fullstack Academy teaches the skills employers are looking for, transforming lives and communities by bringing tech jobs within reach regardless of your background.
Every Experience Level Can Benefit
Whether you're looking to launch or advance your tech career, a Fullstack Academy online bootcamp will work with your unique educational and career goals.
Fullstack Academy x Amazon Career Choice Web Development Bootcamp
The part-time Fullstack Academy Web Development Bootcamp trains Amazon associates in the latest web technologies in 30 weeks. Using our JavaScript-driven curriculum and hands-on projects, you will learn the highly sought-after skills employers seek.
You’ll graduate job-ready for roles like Web Developer, Backend Engineer, and Computer Programmer. Our industry-experienced instructors teach:
- Programming Fundamentals
- Web Application Essentials
- Full-stack Web Development
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- And more!
Bootcamp students can earn a certificate of completion for the Fullstack Academy x Amazon Career Choice Web Development Bootcamp by meeting all minimum program requirements. Graduates also leave with a portfolio to show employers and the knowledge necessary to take industry certification exams.
Industry Certification
Preparation for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and an exam voucher are included in the Fullstack Academy x Amazon Career Choice program. This certification helps organizations identify talent with critical knowledge related to implementing cloud initiatives and validates cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge.
Schedule
The part-time bootcamp is designed for Amazon associates to pursue high-quality career training in tech while continuing to balance work or other commitments. All bootcamp courses are instructor-led and taught 100% online.
Upcoming Dates
Weekly Time Commitment
Students can expect to dedicate at least 15 hours of time each week to their chosen program, including 4 hours in class.
In-Class Time
The schedule for the program is based on recommendations from Amazon to better fit career development into your work life.
Instructional team members will facilitate additional live study sessions each week where you can work with your peers. These sessions are optional but attendance is encouraged.
Fullstack Academy x Amazon Career Choice Web Development Bootcamp Class Times
All classes are held Monday and Thursday. You can choose from the following class times in the application process, based on what works best for you.
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- 5:30pm-7:30pm ET
- 8:30pm-10:30pm ET
Admissions Process
Fullstack Academy has a rolling admissions process and seats are limited, so we encourage associates to apply as soon as possible
STEP 1. CHECK ELIGIBILITY
- Complete our online eligibility form to determine if you can apply to a program
- Interested students must be 18 years or older, able to meet the program computer requirements, and is a current Amazon associate who has been with the company for more than 90 days
- No high school diploma, GED, or college degree required
- Eligibility to apply does not guarantee admission to the program or a voucher from Amazon Career Choice
STEP 2. APPLY
- After completing the eligibility check, submit an application form above by the indicated deadline
- No tech experience required
- Takes 30–45 mins
- Receive a confirmation message once you've successfully submitted your entire application
STEP 3. SKILLS CHECK
- Accessible upon application submission
- Complete the 15-question multiple-choice logic, reasoning, and technical open-book skills check
- Mobile-friendly but a desktop with a stable internet connection is recommended
- There is a 60-minute time limit for completing the skills check, but most applicants complete it in about 15 minutes
STEP 4. DECISION
- Entrance decisions are sent via email
- All applicants will be notified by July 24, 2023 at the latest
- Attend a Career Conversation group orientation session with a Student Advisor and receive a program confirmation code
- Apply for a Career Choice tuition voucher on the Amazon website using the program confirmation code
- Admissions into a Fullstack Academy program does not guarantee a tuition voucher
- All tuition vouchers must be verified with Amazon Career Choice before a student may enroll
Career Success
Fullstack Academy students receive unyielding support through every step of their transformative journey toward building rewarding careers in tech. As part of the program, you will get help with:
Expanding Your Network
Grow your professional network with assistance from our Career Success team and built-in network of 8,000+ Fullstack Academy alumni.
Searching and Applying to Tech Jobs
Through search tips, connections, and resume optimization, learn how to get a job in some of the world's fastest-growing industries.
Interview and Assessment Prep
Make sure you are prepared for interviews and assessments using guidance and tested approaches from career experts.
Career Lessons
Career education in the program covers a variety of topics to ensure you are prepared for your job search, from application all the way to acceptance.
Amazon has partnered with several staffing agencies to help support local job searches. Those recruiters are found through the Amazon Career Choice Job Board. These agencies also provide:
Resume and application assistance
Interview preparation
Bootcamp graduates will have access to the Fullstack Academy Job Board, as well as have their profiles hosted on the Amazon Career Choice Job Board for hiring partners to view.
Why Students Love Fullstack Academy
Fullstack Academy is widely recognized for quality graduates by companies ranging from large top-tier corporations to startups and agencies. Combining a rigorous industry-driven curriculum, expert-led online classes, and methodically tested career coaching methods, we offer tech bootcamps that are highly sought-after and acclaimed.
Straight from the source: Our grads give positive reviews for the Fullstack Academy coding bootcamp.
Fullstack Academy is, by all measures, the best investment I have made to date, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody considering it, especially those with little to no prior programming knowledge. I will note, however, that hard, consistent, and dedicated individual work is a must if you want to make the most out of the Fullstack Academy investment.
Clement Mihailescu
Software Engineer, Google
Within 4 weeks, I received 2 job offers at companies I was really excited about. During my interviews, both companies were pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable and capable a bootcamp grad could be. Truly, I owe it all to Fullstack Academy's education and preparation.
Alexia Young
Full-Stack Developer, PreparedHealth
About Fullstack Academy
Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked trailblazer in tech education, powering the future of technology by providing innovative and immersive online career training.
Founded in 2012, Fullstack Academy has created programs for web development, cybersecurity, data analytics, DevOps, and product management. Fullstack Academy also offers the Grace Hopper Program, an immersive software engineering course for women and non-binary students, in addition to partnerships with leading universities nationwide. Graduates of Fullstack Academy have been hired by Google, Facebook, Fortune 100 firms, startups, and more. Student reviews consistently rank Fullstack Academy's coding bootcamp as one of the best in the country.
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FAQs
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Fullstack Academy offers a part-time web development bootcamp through the Amazon Career Choice program.
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While the application deadline for our program is July 24, 2023, we encourage students to check their eligibility and apply early, as seats are limited and time is needed to complete the admissions process and request a voucher from Amazon Career Choice. Final admissions decisions will be sent via email by July 26, 2023 at the latest.
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Please reference this list of work locations where the Fullstack Academy x Amazon Career Choice web development bootcamp will be offered in 2023.
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There are 4 hours of class time and up to 11 hours of independent study each week for our bootcamp.
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All our courses are taught online. Students should expect 15 hours per week of coursework in and out of the online classroom. Live online instructors will lead 4 hours of instruction and community-based lessons. Optional guided study sessions will be held each week online. Students are encouraged to attend the guided study sessions to complete group work and enhance their learning.
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You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp or borrow a device from the computer loan program through Amazon. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets minimum tech specifications. We highly recommend Apple computers for our program, however, it is possible to use Windows with some modifications. You must have at least MacOS 10.15 or newer or Windows 10. Because the bootcamp is live-online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone in order to participate in class.
You can find more information about the computer requirements for your chosen program below:
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Our program is beginner friendly. No prior coding experience is needed to attend. However, students must have basic computer skills such as navigating the internet, computer files, and folder structures.
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No, our Fullstack Academy coding bootcamp for Amazon associates doesn't require college degrees, high school diplomas, or GED. You must be 18 years or older to attend.
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Tuition for this program is fully funded through Amazon Career Choice vouchers. Associates do not need to pay tuition or out-of-pocket fees to enroll. We recommend visiting amazoncareerchoice.com for more details about the voucher application process.
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Eligible Amazon associates will apply for their tuition vouchers using a confirmation code they receive at the end of the Fullstack Academy admissions process. Here are the steps you will need to complete prior to starting your program:
Submit your application
Complete a short assessment
Receive your enrollment decision
Attend a Career Conversation group orientation with your Student Advisor
Apply for your tuition voucher at amazoncareerchoice.com
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During the enrollment process, accepted students attend a Career Conversation group orientation session with Fullstack Academy. As part of the Career Conversation, you will receive a program confirmation code that you must use when you request a Career Choice tuition voucher. Starting June 12, 2023, you can submit a tuition request on the Amazon Career Choice website or A-Z app. To request your voucher, you will need to follow these steps:
Voucher Approval Request Steps
Visit the Amazon Career Choice website or log into the A-Z app
Go to “More”, Click on “Career Choice”
Select an education track
Choose “Start Your Application”
Enter the following:
School: Fullstack Academy
Program: Web Development
Start and End Dates: 08/07/23-04/25/24
Confirmation Code: (provided after the Career Conversation)
Review and submit payment request
To enroll in the program, you must have an approved Career Choice tuition voucher from Amazon and sign a Fullstack Academy Student Enrollment Agreement. The Student Enrollment Agreement will also be provided after the Career Conversation group orientation.
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Fullstack Academy is an authorized training partner with Amazon Web Services. The web development bootcamp includes preparation for Cloud Practitioner Essentials within the course curriculum. Additionally, Fullstack Academy will provide all students who successfully complete the in-program Cloud Practitioner Essentials with a voucher to take the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification one time.
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To learn more or get answers about your tuition voucher eligibility, we recommend you reach out to Amazon by submitting a help ticket on the Career Choice website. On the website, go to “Help,” then “Send a Question.”
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Feel free to reach out to our team at amazoncareerchoice@fullstackacademy.com.
