Weekly Class Lectures
Twice a week on Tuesday and Wednesday we'll have instructor-led live video classes in the evening covering technical content and career development.
Primetime Education
A part-time program to meet your full-time goal.
Learn 5-9 and Change Up Your 9-5
Prime is launching a new part-time, remote format for our Full Stack Software Engineering Program.This new format will take the existing curriculum that’s helped over 1,000 people start careers in software engineering, and distribute it across a 28-week remote schedule. Each week will require about 20 hours of work.
In our first 6 years of operations, we’ve heard from hundreds of prospective students who were eager to start careers in tech, but whose commitments (full-time work, family, etc.) meant that a “traditional” full-time weekday schedule wouldn’t work for them. Building on the experience graduating 60 cohorts of software engineers and informed by our experience with remote study during the pandemic, we have developed a part-time program that we believe is a great fit for students who can’t commit to a full-time program.
We're accepting applications now! If you think a part-time, evening program may be the best way for you to break into the software business, start your application today!
What Does Part-Time Study Look Like?
Even with a part time schedule, Prime is a big commitment. You should expect to spend on average about 20 hours a week between classes and homework on top of any other work or family obligations. Check out what a typical week in part-time study at Prime looks like:
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Group Work Session Option A 9:30 - 12 |
Group Work Session Option D 9:30 - 12 |
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| 10:30 |
Biweekly Challenge Work Time Self-scheduled 10:30 - 3:30 |
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| 1:00 |
Group Work Session Option B 1 - 3:30 |
Group Work Session Option E 1 - 3:30 |
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Group Work Session Option C 5:30 - 8 |
Weekly Class Lecture Mandatory 5:30 - 9 |
Weekly Class Lecture Mandatory 5:30 - 9 |
Group Work Session Option F 5:30 - 8 |
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| 6:00 |
Independent Work Time Self-scheduled 6 - 8 |
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Group Work Sessions
Once a week you'll sign up for one of the six 2-3 hour collaboration sessions with peers from your cohort and work together on assignments and projects.
Study Group & 1:1 Time
Outside the curriculum, you can sign up for 1:1 time with the instructor or attend the weekly study group to get help from staff and peers if you're struggling.
When do we start?
Our part-time cohorts start approximately every 3 months. You are welcome to start an application now to see what will be asked of you but you can complete it over as many sessions as you'd like without any time limits.
Tuition
Tuition for the new format cohorts will be the same as tuition for the existing program at $16,000. We expect that the same scholarships, grants and financing options available for the full time program will apply to the part time option.
Questions You May Have
The decision to embark on a new career is a big step and you're certainly going to have a bunch of questions. Below are a few you may have, if your question isn't answered here feel free to reach out and schedule time to discuss the program with us!
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Would the full time program or the part time program be better for me?
The curriculum goals for both programs are the same, so if you have the option to devote yourself full time to your career transition you may want to consider that path to accelerate your transition. If a full time commitment isn’t feasible for you, or you are outside of the Minneapolis/St. Paul or Kansas City area the part time program may be a better fit.
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Will this format be easier than the part time program?
The part time format asks less of students on a weekly basis, but most students will be balancing their studies with work or other commitments that require time. The hurdles that you’ll be required to clear in order to complete the program are largely the same. For most students both programs will represent a challenge that requires significant time and discipline.
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Will you help me find a job?
Our part time program will be provided with the same robust career development curriculum and support that we’ve used to help more than a thousand alumni find their first tech jobs. Because of the schedule and format, some of the tactical job search parts of the program will look different than the full time program, but we’re committed to providing the same dedication and open-ended support in the job search that all of our alumni enjoy.
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Can my employer pay for training?
One of our goals in creating the part time program was to support potential students who are being encouraged by their current employers to grow into new roles. As such, we’ll be happy to work with you and your employer to explore tuition reimbursement, training scholarships or other programs that could help you support your study at Prime.
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I don't live near Minneapolis or Kansas City, can I enroll?
Yes. Prime maintains campuses in Minneapolis and Kansas City. Part time students in these areas are welcome to use co-working facilities on campus. Beyond that, because the part time program is remotely delivered; you are welcome to study from your home wherever that may be.
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What is the schedule for classes?
The bulk of your time in the part time cohort will be split up between weekly class lectures which will be held each Tuesday and Wednesday evening and group work sessions which will be arranged by instructors based on availability as stipulated by students (students will be allowed to select which of a variety of schedule options will work best for them).
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Is full tuition due up front or can I pay as I go?
A $1,500 refundable deposit is due upon acceptance into Prime. The balance of tuition can be paid up front, in a series of up to 3 payments during the program or financed using a loan or income share agreement.
Still Have Questions?
Check out the Q&A with Prime staff including the designer and instructor for the Full Time Program, Dev Jana!