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Python Developer Certificate

  • VA-approved, facility code 25112332
  • 90 hours
  • In person in NYC
  • $3,995

Learn the skills needed to become a Python Developer, from Python programming fundamentals to web development with Django and Django REST.

Approved for VA education benefits under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. Verify in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Student project work from the Python Developer Certificate curriculum
Student project work

This program includes

  • 90 hours of live training. Project-based, in person at 185 Madison Avenue with an instructor in the room.
  • 3 courses in the program. Scheduled classes, not recorded lectures; labs marked (Self-Paced) below run on your own time.
  • 4 elective courses. Included at no extra cost: Python for Data Science Bootcamp, Python for AI: Create AI Apps with Flask & OpenAI, Python Data Visualization & Interactive Dashboards, and more.
  • 1-on-1 mentoring. Time with an instructor outside of class, scheduled around your commitments.
  • Free retake within one year. Repeat any class in the program at no cost.
  • Class recordings. Available for 30 days after each class, so a missed session is recoverable.
  • A verified certificate. Noble Desktop is licensed by the New York State Education Department.
  • A VA certifying official. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification to VA so you are not chasing it.
  • Interest-free payment plans. If your benefit leaves a balance: a pay-as-you-go installment plan, or Climb Credit. 0% interest, no fees.
  • Job-search support. Portfolio review, resume, and interview preparation with an instructor. Support, not a placement promise.

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Master the concepts and skills outlined in the program, or your tuition is refunded. It applies to every course here. See the full terms on nobledesktop.com/benefits.

Recognized by

  • Best Python BootcampForbes · 2024

Program overview

Special Promotion: Receive two free Python electives (data science fundamentals, machine learning, Python for AI, or data visualization) when you register for this certificate program. Contact us after enrolling to be added to the class.

  • Become a Python Developer:: This certificate program covers Python programming for software development, including frameworks like Django and Django REST. You'll also gain experience with tools such as Git and SQL to prepare for roles like Python Developer, Back-End Developer, or Software Engineer.
  • Learn Programming Fundamentals:: Master Python basics, including data types, dictionaries, functions, and sorting algorithms. Progress to object-oriented programming, interact with APIs, and explore database management using SQL. These skills lay the foundation for dynamic web applications and automation tools.
  • Build Your Portfolio with Django:: Dive into Django and develop projects demonstrating your expertise. Learn URL dispatching, model querying, and task automation, and create APIs using Django REST. By the end of the program, you'll have a portfolio of projects to showcase your abilities.
  • Get Personalized Mentoring & Hands-On Experience:: Throughout the program, receive 1-on-1 mentoring to refine your skills and projects. Work on practical coding challenges and projects, gaining feedback to ensure you're fully prepared for job interviews and a successful career in software development.

Courses in this program

3 courses, 90 hours total. Scheduled, in-person classes, plus self-paced lab time.

  1. Python Programming Bootcamp30 hrs
  2. Python Web Development with Django60 hrs
  3. Python Developer Capstone Projects (Self-Paced)18 hrs

Electives included at no extra cost

  • Python for Data Science Bootcamp 30 hrs
  • Python for AI: Create AI Apps with Flask & OpenAI 30 hrs
  • Python Data Visualization & Interactive Dashboards 24 hrs
  • Python Machine Learning Bootcamp 30 hrs

Schedule and enrollment

Length
90 hours
Full tuition
$3,995
Format
In person, 185 Madison Ave
VA benefits
Chapters 33, 31, 35, 30
  • Free retake within a year
  • Class recordings for 30 days
  • 1-on-1 mentoring included
  • Interest-free payment plans
  • Certification handled by our SCO

All sessions meet in person at 185 Madison Avenue, and dates and times are Eastern. Pick a date to prefill your enrollment, or ask us to help you choose. Nothing is submitted to VA and nothing is binding until you decide.

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Tuition and your VA benefits

Tuition
$3,995 for 90 hours of instruction. What VA pays depends on your chapter, entitlement percentage, and remaining entitlement.
Housing allowance
For Chapter 33, VA sets a monthly housing allowance using the school's ZIP code, your entitlement percentage and your rate of pursuit. A rate of pursuit above 50% is required for any allowance at all. We do not see what VA pays you, so check your own rate with VA.
If there is a balance
Veterans at 90% entitlement or less, and most Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 students, will have something left to pay. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through that number with you before you enroll. Interest-free payment plans with no fees are available on this program.

How class runs

Every VA-approved program here meets in person at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, with an instructor in the room rather than a recorded lecture. Classes are small, you work on your own machine, and you can ask a question and get an answer in the moment.

  • In person in NYC. 185 Madison Avenue, near Madison Square Park, on the 4/6, N/R/W, F/M and PATH.
  • Recordings if you miss one. Available for 30 days after each session, so a missed class is recoverable.
  • Retake free within a year. Sit any class in the program again at no cost, for any reason.
  • An SCO handles the VA side. One of our School Certifying Officials submits your enrollment certification so you are not chasing it.

Expert instructors

The instructors who teach this program at Noble Desktop. You learn from working practitioners, in the room.

  • Brian McClain
    Program Director & Senior Instructor
  • Colin Jaffe
    Instructor
  • Kash Sudhakar
    Instructor
  • Chett Tiller
    Instructor

What you will learn

Learn the skills needed to become a Python Developer, from Python programming fundamentals to web development with Django and Django REST.

Skills covered

The tools and technologies this program teaches.

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Python
  • Django
  • SQL
  • Git
  • GitHub

Where graduates go

Roles this program prepares you for. Training and portfolio support, not a job guarantee or a placement promise, and we publish no salary figures here.

  • Python Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Back End Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Contact Us
  • Location

Your certificate

Finish the program and you receive a verified certificate from Noble Desktop, which is licensed by the New York State Education Department. It states the program and the hours completed. It is a school credential, not a state licence or an industry certification, and we do not claim it is one.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my GI Bill® for this program?
Yes. This program is approved for the training of veterans and eligible dependents under Noble Desktop, VA facility code 25112332. You do not have to take our word for it: look us up in the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool. Approval means the program met the standards of the State Approving Agency and VA. It is not an endorsement of Noble Desktop by either one.
Will my benefits cover the whole cost?
It depends on your benefit chapter, your entitlement percentage, and how much entitlement you have left. Chapter 33 at 100% typically covers tuition and fees for an approved program. Chapter 35 and Chapter 30 pay a fixed monthly amount and often will not cover a full program by themselves. One of our School Certifying Officials will go through the expected balance with you before you enroll.
Is this program online or in person?
In person, at 185 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Whether a program is in person or online is one of the things VA weighs when it sets a housing allowance, so ask VA what that means for you. If you need a fully online option, our partner school VDCI holds its own VA approval; see veterans.vdci.edu.
How do I enroll using my benefits?
Start your enrollment on this site, choose a start date, and upload your Certificate of Eligibility if you have it. One of our School Certifying Officials will be in touch to confirm the details and collect anything else we need, then we register you and submit your certification to VA.
What if I have used part of my benefit already?
That is common and it is fine. Tell us roughly how much entitlement you have left and we will tell you what it covers here and what would remain. For an exact figure, VA is the authority: call the GI Bill hotline at 888-442-4551.

If you are weighing two of them, call and we will talk it through against your entitlement and your timeline. Every approved program is on the main hub, filterable by track.