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March full-time intake is filling fast.

Become an AI Developer in 17 Weeks

With real projects, real mentors, and real career outcomes.

Full-time Part-time

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Rated 4.8 stars by 600+ graduates

Top tech companies hire from Dev Academy

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WHERE YOU MIGHT BE NOW

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Watching AI reshape industries

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Wondering if you’ve missed the boat

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Unsure if you’re “technical enough”

Unsure if you’re “technical enough”

WHERE YOU COULD BE IN 4 MONTHS

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Building AI-powered applications

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Working in a dev team

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Shipping real projects

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Job-ready

Our graduates have gone to work at...

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Entry-level roles typically start at $50K–$80K, with many reaching $100K+ as experience grows.

Over a typical career, this can add up to $1.35M+ in lifetime earnings.

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEES FRESS


Explore Funding

For many NZ learners, this programme is almost fully funded.
We’ll guide you through the process and help you understand your options.

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With Dev Academy, you’re in great hands

Dev Academy has been creating job-ready developers since 2014 and leading the way in AI-powered tech education since 2022. In 2026, we launched our AI Coding Bootcamp and continue to evolve it with real-world AI challenges.

You’ll learn full-stack web development and modern AI workflows in small cohorts, with a 1:10 student-to-facilitator ratio, wraparound wellbeing support, and a strong focus on human skills like collaboration, conflict resolution, and resilience. It’s why Dev Academy is one of the best places in Aotearoa to start a career in tech.

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Meet our graduate - Chris


Thinking about switching into tech? Here’s a real story from someone who did it, and is now a couple of years deep into a career they love. When they heard about Dev Academy's reputation it was easy to say yes to joining the coding bootcamp to retrain as a software developer.

 

Full-time course structure over 17 weeks

FOUNDATIONS | 6 weeks

40

hours per week

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6 weeks of online study where you build your core skills at 40 hours per week.

BOOTCAMP | 9 weeks

60-70

hours per week

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An intensive 9 week phase where you'll immerse yourself in hands-on AI coding and real world projects for 60-70 hours per week.

CAREERS | 2 weeks

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A 2 week period dedicated to job readiness, where we provide robust support to help you secure a position in the tech industry.

Part-time course structure over 46 weeks

FOUNDATIONS | 10 weeks

20

hours per week

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A 10 week segment where you build your core skills at 20 hours per week.

BOOTCAMP | 28 weeks

19

hours per week

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You’ll get stuck into hands on coding and real world AI products over 19 hours a week online, at night and on weekends.

CAREERS | 2 weeks

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A 2-week period dedicated to job readiness, where we provide robust support to help you secure a position in the tech industry.

Wondering if you'll love learning to code?

 

We have just what you need. In our new Week Zero experience you'll build 5 apps in 7 days. Join Week Zero for $89 and learn some of the technologies that we teach while getting a taste for AI. Plus if you enrol in the Bootcamp we'll credit the $89 towards your fees.

 

 

Intake dates

Full-time March 2026

Applications close: 19 March 2026

Programme start (Foundations): 23 March 2026

Bootcamp starts: 4 May 2026

Bootcamp ends: 3 July 2026

Career Skills: 6 - 17 July 2026

Part-time January 2026

Applications close: 22 January 2026

Programme start (Foundations): 26 January 2026

Bootcamp starts: 20 April 2026

Bootcamp ends: 4 December 2026

Career Skills: 7 - 18 December 2026

How to apply


Taking that first step to changing your future can be daunting. Our Admissions Team will work 1-1 with you to answer all your questions. We’re here to help you understand our curriculum and fees, as well as what happens after graduation and how we will help you get a job.

STEP 1

Fill in an application form

You can apply online. Just hit the Apply now button and set aside some time as there are a few sections to complete.

Apply Now

STEP 2

Schedule a call with us

Talk to our Admissions Team who can answer questions about the course, fees, and loans and allowances. Book in for a 15 minute chat.

STEP 3

Accept your offer and enrol!

Once you’ve had a chat to us about your goals and we’ve sent you your offer, sign and return it and get pumped for your first day.

Wondering if you'll love learning to code?

 

We have just what you need. In our new Week Zero experience you'll build 5 apps in 7 days. Join Week Zero for $89 and learn some of the technologies that we teach while getting a taste for AI. Plus if you enrol in the Bootcamp we'll credit the $89 towards your fees.