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01. Get Started Today

Our Starter membership is for motivated individuals to learn to code for FREE. Join us remotely for live instruction in Web Foundations on Wednesday nights 7-9pm.

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02. Upgrade and Save

Premium members can enroll in Web Dev at no addtional cost and save 50% off our entire catalog of courses. Continue to attend any purchased Orbit Course for as long as you're a premium member.

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03. Learn to Code

On-going live instruction sets the pace to build muscle memory and programtic thinking. Flex your dev skills with exercises and projects that help build your portfolio.

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Instruction for All

We believe all coders should have a strong foundation in web development which is why Web Foundations is FREE and our flagship program, Web Dev, is included with premium membership.

This brings us closer to providing instruction to all who are ready to learn.

Josh Studl & Alan Mabry
Upstream Coding PGH, founders

Web Foundations

Weekly live instruction to build a strong foundation in web development and prepare your for other Orbits & Intensives.

Web Foundations : HTML & CSS
HTML & CSS

Begin building websites and components with HTML & CSS.

Topics:
HTML, CSS, Git, GitHub

Schedule:
Wednesday, 7-9pm.
Weekly, online.

Prerequisite:
n/a

Included with Membership
Web Foundations : UI Toolkits
User Interface Toolkits

Leverage common ui toolkits to rapidly build user interfaces.

Topics:
Bootstrap, Grid System

Schedule:
Wednesday, 7-9pm.
Weekly, online.

Prerequisite:
n/a

Included with Membership
Web Foundations : UI Toolkits
jQuery

Begin problem solving with the most popular JavaScript Library.

Topics:
jQuery, Programatic Thinking

Schedule:
Wednesday, 7-9pm.
Weekly, online.

Prerequisite:
n/a

Included with Membership

Orbits

Weekly live instruction to build programming skills throuh repetition of exercises and projects.

Web Dev
Web Dev

Build a responsive portfolio of websites from scratch using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Topics:
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Git & GitHub

Schedule:
Tuesday, 7-9pm.
Weekly, online.

Prerequisite:
Web Foundations

Details
Premium: Included
Starter: $599
JavaScript
JavaScript

Build Web Apps to master JS fundamentals and begin using new features available in ES6+.

Topics:
JavaScript, ES6+, Data Types, Collections, Code Challenges

Schedule:
Monday, 7-9pm.
Weekly, online.

Prerequisite:
Web Dev or equivalent skills.

Details
Premium: $599
Starter: $1,199
What's an Orbit

An Orbit is our framework for classroom instruction. The orbital path of planet or satellite serves as a good metaphor for the Upstream curriculum.

Fundamentals and core concepts of a programming language are the basis. Short, repetitive exercises to be completed quickly sharpen skills and generate momentum.

Orbiteers work through real-world builds and troubleshooting simulations at difficulty-levels concurrent with their aptitude.

Intensives

Focused instruction covering advanced technologies, languages and frameworks to create complex applications and systems.

Python
Python

Build scalable web applications, integrate your code with databases and frontend web programming.

Topics:
Python 3, Data Structures, Syntax, Django, Flask

Schedule:
3 days, 4hrs/day.
Scheduled based on registration.

Prerequisite:
Web Foundations or equivalent skills.

Details
Premium: $599
Starter: $1,199
React
React

Build and deploy dynamic web apps with React & Node that are optimized for web and mobile.

Topics:
React, ES6+, Node, APIs, Git and GitHub.

Schedule:
3 days, 4hrs/day.
Scheduled based on registration.

Prerequisite:
JavaScript or equivalent skills.

Details
Premium: $599
Starter: $1,199
Web Foundations : Git & Comandline
Git & Command Line

Leverage the most popular version control system and begin interacting with your machine like a developer through the Command Line.

Topics:
Git, Bash, Command Line, GitHub

Schedule:
On demand.
Online.

Prerequisite:
HTML & CSS

Included with Membership


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I joined Upstream Coding's Modern Website Development Coding Series already having a solid foundation in web development, however regardless of experience my time at Upstream Coding has been both rewarding and challenging.

Learners are exposed to a wealth of knowledge in small, digestible chunks, ranging from, but not limited to: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Responsive Design, JavaScript, jQuery, GitHub, Google Chrome's Developer Tools, and more.

The curriculum Upstream presents provide a necessary strong foundation for anyone looking to become a developer and what better way to learn than to work on several projects for real, established companies.

The small classroom environment provides a great opportunity to both interact and get personalized attention. Speaking of which Upstream's instructors and TAs are not only knowledgeable, but are both personable and charismatic.

I also appreciate how involved Upstream's instructors are when discussing members outcome, providing several opportunities throughout the course to speak with people in tech, recruiters, and potential employers.

I would absolutely recommend Upstream Coding's Modern Website Development Coding Series for anyone looking to gain a strong foundation in development.

- John E.


I consider it an honor to be a member of the inaugural Upstream Coding Modern Web Dev class. 6 weeks ago I didn't even know what HTML was. Now, however, I am (slowly but surely) building my own websites.

The course was a nice blend of structured and adaptive. If we needed more time to grasp a concept, we were given the extra time and attention. Beyond code we also covered getting a Portfolio together, Resume/Interviewing, had a industry leader as a guest speaker, and have been linked up with potential internship opportunities.

There were some growing pains associated with being the first ones through, but as anyone who has ever started an enterprise of any sort knows, these type things are unavoidable. I am confident Alan and Josh and company will take those lessons learned and the next cohort will be even better.

I think the vital information worth passing along in this review is that if you choose to take a course with Upstream, they are committed to you learning the material. I have had instructors stay late after class. They have even made a VC on both the weekends and weeknights when I was stuck on a bit of code. They continue to offer me their advice and support as the class ends. I believe they have given me the base of knowledge I needed to eventually get my foot in the door as a Front End Web Dev. Can't wait for Modern Web Dev course 2!

- Michael H.