NewForce uses proven curriculum developed in partnership with Nashville Software School
The NewForce curriculum is taught full-time for six months, with in-person classes running 9am-4pm Monday through Friday in downtown Huntington, West Virginia. The C# language and the .NET framework are the centerpieces of Microsoft’s technology stack for application development. When combined with other Microsoft technologies or open source technologies developers have the ability to build a wide variety of applications from web applications to server-side web services to enterprise-scale transaction processing systems using this technology stack.
Front-end Development Foundations
Months 1-3
Software Development Foundations
Months 4-6
HTML5 and CSS3
Learn how to structure webpages using semantic markup in HTML5 and then style those pages using CSS3.
JavaScript
Learn the basics of programming & JavaScript – the world’s most widely used programming language. Use JavaScript to extend your static HTML & CSS and create dynamic user experiences.
C#
Learn to write C# (pronounced “C sharp”), an object-oriented programming language designed for building applications that run on the .NET Framework.
.NET MVC
Master building applications using Microsoft’s ASP.NET MVC framework.
AJAX, jQuery, JSON & More
Learn to use JavaScript libraries and more advanced techniques to build applications and more complex single-page web apps.
React.js
Learn the leading front-end framework and build amazing single-page applications.
Visual Studio
Learn Microsoft’s integrated development environment (IDE). You’ll learn how to take advantage of Visual Studio’s power to become a productive C# Developer.
SQL Databases
Use the industry-standard SQL language to store and access data from relational databases.
Responsive Design
Build websites for any device with mobile-first strategies.
Command Line & More
Work faster. Use the terminal without fear. Learn shortcuts, how to use your editor like a ninja, and other developer tools to create a professional, streamlined environment.
Source Code Control
Learn how to use Git to safely manage and track changes in your code. Learn how to use GitHub to collaborate with other developers on your team or around the world.
Collaborative Development
Gain experience working in teams, so you’re ready to work on one when you graduate.
Collaborative Development
Gain experience working in teams, so you’re ready to work on one when you graduate.
Source Code Control
Learn how to use Git to safely manage and track changes in your code. Learn how to use Github to collaborate with other developers on our team or around the world.
APIs and Services
Learn how to expose data using a RESTful API, as well as how to access data via third-party services to make your applications more dynamic.
Capstone
Leave NewForce with a completed C# .NET MVC capstone project that demonstrates your abilities.