Bootcamp course + internship.
Develop your software engineering skills by working on industry-relevant projects designed by experts. Elevate your career with a standout portfolio.
Session 1:
Lisbon
Closed
Cape Town
Almost full
Session 2:
Lisbon
Not available
Cape Town
Almost full
2024 Session 1:
May 19 - June 29
2024 Session 2:
July 7 - August 17
2024 program:
Applications are closed
You’ll learn the most current, industry-standard tools and software to help you level up as a coder. Build, host and deploy your code to bring complex features to life for a client in your internship.
HTML, CSS, Javascript
Use a code editor, such as Visual Studio Code. Use the basics of Git and Github. Write HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
At the start of the course, you’ll learn what CSS frameworks are and why they are useful. Understand what Git and GitHub are. Then you’ll do an introduction to the Javascript programming language. You’ll learn about the Document Object Model (DOM) in Javascript and how to use it to control a web page.
Javascript framework (Angular)
Use a CSS framework (Bootstrap). Use a JavaScript framework (Angular).
In the first and second week, you’ll get to understand what Object Oriented Programming (OOP) is and how to write classes in Javascript. Understand when to use OOP versus procedural programming. Take a deeper dive into Bootstrap and build a simple website.
Teamwork
Use teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with others in diverse group settings.
In preparation for the internship, you’ll learn how to manage multiple contributors’ efforts in a single project using the tools learned in this course. Learn to divide responsibilities and tackle elements of a code project separately and configure it into a unified, functional, deployable product at the end.
Implementing APIs
Understanding APIs, the internet and networking. Build a REST API, use MongoDB and connect the backend and the frontend.
In the second week, you’ll learn about server-side Javascript with an introduction to NodeJS. Learn about database design and how to link models to each other. You’ll be able to create a REST API and design the data that should be stored in a database. Following that, you’ll do an introduction to Firebase (backend as a service) and learn why we use it over writing all the code ourselves. Learn how to save data to the Firebase Firestore.
Prerequisite knowledge.
This course requires prior knowledge in programming and code. Familiarity with the basics of computer science is important for understanding the progression of the Software Engineering course.
If you have not covered coding or foundational computer science for at least a year at university level, speak to your iX Career Advisor for additional resources to get you up to speed.
iX Summer combines intensive learning with hands-on application. This is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable, industry-relevant skills and internship experience, along with travel to one of our international campuses.
First 2 weeks
The first two weeks of the program are purely class contact time.
Two hours of live class per day. Live-taught classes are capped at 30 students.
Sets each student up for success in their internship.
For any major. No experience required.
Next 4 weeks
The next four weeks of the program are an internship-class blend.
Guaranteed internship placement with one of our global partner companies.
Continuous support from your manager and teaching team.
More class sessions throughout your internship to cover more advanced material.
A technical skills bootcamp.
Learn from experienced industry experts.
Live-taught classes are capped at 30 students.
Get continuous support from your TAs.
Have in-person workshops and group work with classmates.
A curated global internship.
Choose from a range of scoped projects with one of our partner companies.
Work directly with your manager to get high-impact experience.
Collaborate with iX classmates in a small internship group.
Work hours, meetings and format are determined by your host company.
Continuous support.
A dedicated TA will be assigned to your internship group.
Continue with classes during your internship.
TAs are bound to guaranteed response times to your queries.
iX staff on the ground are available 24/7.
Travel abroad experience.
Learn abroad in either Cape Town or Lisbon.
Your accommodation and co-working space are included.
Major excursions to landmarks are included.
Additional activities are offered throughout the program.
At iX, as a student, you have direct access to industry experts that teach, guide, and mentor you through your bootcamp and internship experience abroad. Here are some previous Teaching Team members in the course.
"I am a qualified Mechanical Engineer who pivoted careers after starting at Sandvik and then moving to the renewable energy sector. I transitioned into Software Engineering, where I now work as part of the core team at Appstrax in Johannesburg. My passion is to improve the way people approach software and I believe everyone has the potential to excel in any field, especially coding. Since 2020, I have taught software engineering courses with iX."
"I am currently completing my Computer Science degree at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. In 2021, I was a Dux Scholar nationally and achieved some of the highest academic results in South Africa. I also received the Semper Virtute citation for excelling in various areas, including hockey, major production, cricket, sound and lighting, and athletics. Due to my exceptional academic performance and passion for coding, I was quickly recruited by Appstrax."
iX is designed to be your first step in a successful career.
"When I first signed up for iXperience, I expected to just learn how to make web applications. I didn't really know what exactly that would mean, but I never imagined it would contribute so heavily to me landing an internship at Microsoft."
iXperience
Software Engineering
2015 -2015
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
22seven
2015 -2015
Cape Town, South Africa
Software Engineer
Square
2020 - Present
San Francisco, California, USA
"The people I was with and the support they gave me helped me to not only be confident in my work and academics but also have fun and share memories with them that I could not share with anyone else."
iXperience
Software Engineering
2018 - 2018
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
Appstrax Technology
2018 - 2018
Cape Town, South Africa
Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2021 - Present
New York, USA
"iX gave me something concrete to put on my resume, and that was a huge leg up. Most juniors don't have projects to show potential employers. My time at iX also helped to formulate an idea of what kind of company culture and vision I wanted to be part of."
iXperience
Software Engineering
2015 -2015
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
GetSmarter
2015 -2015
Cape Town, South Africa
Software Engineer
2017 - 2019
Los Angeles, California, USA
"Cape Town is an incredible city. Being here over the summer and making great friends has been one of the best experiences of my life."
iXperience
Software Engineering
2019 - 2019
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
Picup
2019 - 2019
Cape Town, South Africa
Product Manager
BlackRock
2021 - Present
New York, USA
Session 1:
May 19 - June 29
Session 2:
July 7 - August 17
In-person bootcamp with vetted industry experts as teaching teams.
Hybrid internship with 2 in-person meetings a week.
Internship support from teaching teams and iX Staff.
Accommodation and excursions.
Bootcamp class. A 36-hour in-person bootcamp with vetted industry experts as teaching teams.
Internship. We match you with a global company for an in-city internship opportunity. You'll be able to apply what you've learned in the classroom and develop a portfolio, all while receiving ongoing support from your experienced instructors and TAs. Immerse yourself in the operations of a local company, becoming part of the team and gaining valuable, real-world experience.
Career workshops. You will have in-person professional development workshops and community events throughout the six weeks of the program. These can include workshops on adapting to your host city’s working style, the tools of working, how to build your resume and LinkedIn, and how to present
with impact to a live client audience.
Certification. You will receive a certification that you can add to your LinkedIn and resume. *You have to attend 90% of your classes
Lifelong value. iX is with you for life. After the program, get access to the iX Alumni Portal, with networking tools, free courses, paid opportunities and more.
Accommodation. Our accommodation in Cape Town is comfortable, well-equipped and perfect for your needs. Note that each city’s accommodation setup is different, and can change from year to year.
Co-working space. You will have access to a centrally-located co-working space for you and your classmates to work on projects together.
Four official excursions. Four major experiences are included in your program fees - and vary from city to city. You can view the sample schedule on our website for more info. Cape Town
Three - five weekly community and social events. From group dinners to kayaking to paintball, you’ll have lots of planned optional extras to choose from (some are at your own cost).
24/7 health and safety support from iX staff. You can learn more about our health and safety protocols on our website.
Dedicated iX Program Management team. A dedicated iX Program Management team on the ground will accompany you on excursions, design community events and provide general support.
Airport pickup and dropoff. iX provides transport throughout the Sunday of your arrival weekend and the Saturday of your departure weekend.
Tuition: $5,995 + City experience: $3,975
Financial aid available*
