Craftsmanship Academy

02/15/2023

Do you learn better by doing? At the Craftsmanship Academy, we teach software development like a trade—apprentices learn alongside Craftsmen by working on real projects.

Applications for this year's Craftsmanship Academy are due February 18th. Want to learn more about how we teach software development? Learn more at https://craftsmanshipacademy.com/

02/10/2023

Learning from doing—it’s the best way. Listen as some of our Craftsmanship Academy graduates describe their academy experience and how it’s prepared them for a career in software development.

The application deadline for this year’s Craftsmanship Academy is February 18th. Visit our website for more information https://craftsmanshipacademy.com/

06/03/2016

Deadline is June 24 for application to RoleModel's introductory coding bootcamp (a potential prereq for our coveted Craftsmanship Academy). http://bit.ly/25F8CAo

This program is intended for novices who want to dive in and start developing their skills. Bootcamp is an opportunity to make a significant first investment toward becoming a Software Craftsman.

02/12/2015

http://craftsmanshipacademy.com/blog/2015/02/12/apprenticeship-vs-bootcamp/

Recently, I have met a few graduates of The Iron Yard Academy. From what I can tell, they have done a decent job of introducing people to some modern …

01/21/2015

Deadline for Applications this year is March 20 for the next session starting on June 1.

01/21/2015

Ken was recently interviewed by Simply Charlotte Mason about the Academy and how to guid our individual homeschoolers on their individual paths. https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/finding-best-fit-one-cm-graduates-next-step/

12/05/2011

The student application form is up! Competition is going to be steep, as there will only be eight openings for this year. Please click on the link to see how you can apply. http://craftsmanshipacademy.com/apply/

Because this is an intense program covering a lot of material in a relatively short time, it is not for the squeemish or the complete novice. Therefore the application process is designed to screen out the unprepaired and unqualified. Applicants will be required to meet several prerequisites, submit...

11/29/2011

Our second internship sponsor... 8th Light in Chicago, IL!!! Thank you for coming on board!

11/17/2011

Announcing our first internship sponsor.... SciMed Solutions in Durham, NC!!! Thank you for supporting us! http://craftsmanshipacademy.com/blog/2011/11/16/scimed-solutions-first-of-many-internship-providers/

Ever since we announced the Craftsmanship Academy, we have had leaders in several craftsmanship-minded companies inquire about hiring the graduates as interns. Yesterday, we posted the criteria and application for those companies interested in providing internships. Today, we have our first applican...

11/16/2011

The application for providing an internship for the Craftsmanship Academy apprentices has been released! Tomorrow, our first internship sponsor will be announced! Please check back for the announcement, or go to the link below to provide an internship to one of our apprentices. http://craftsmanshipacademy.com/sponsor/internship.html

The Academy provides a marketplace for craftsmanship-minded and trained entry-level developers to hook up with companies who are also craftsmanship-minded. Just as there are high standards in the acceptance/selection criteria for candidates, there are also high standards for the companies offering i...

11/01/2011

What's wrong with a BS in Computer Science or Software Engineering? Check out our blog to get some answers as to why the Software Craftsmanship Academy is a great option for you! http://craftsmanshipacademy.com/blog/2011/10/13/whats-wrong-with-a-bs-in-computer-science-or-software-engineering/

We don’t have a problem with everything that is taught in universities, but rather how it is taught and what is missing for people who want to build software.

10/18/2011

Are you too old to code? Absolutely not! Check out our two latest blog posts about the Craftsmanship Academy! http://craftsmanshipacademy.com/blog/

Holly Springs, N.C.-based RoleModel Software has just unveiled a new training academy for educating the next generation of software developers.