Coding and software development courses in Chicago, Illinois

35 coding and software programs with results and funding that can make them free

17 schools offer these software development programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

Computer programmers write, change and test the code that makes software and apps work. Most have a bachelor's degree, but some employers hire people with other training or experience in specific programming languages, and programmers can get certified in a language.¹

In Chicago, 2 of the 35 programs take students without a high school diploma, 3 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 30 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 35 programs here are software or app development certificate (14 programs), programming or software development (associate degree, 6 programs), programming language or developer tool course (6 programs), software testing and QA course (4 programs), and 5 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 35 programs

All 66 coding and software programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do coding and software development courses cost in Chicago?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not reported; None of the 35 programs report it
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 20 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Chicago may also offer coding and software development courses. How these figures are made

Are there free coding and software development courses in Chicago?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 7 people at 1 of the 35 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Usable prices are not reported for these programs.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 35 coding and software programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

35 programs

Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Software Development AAS Degree
College Of DuPage
Naperville
Accredited school
Education and courses
College Of DuPage, NapervilleProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,800
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Development AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
More details about Software Development AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
60%
Earned in a quarter
$9,200
Length
96 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
589
Earned a year, estimated
$36,800
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Software Development AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
Programming or software development (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses
Computer Programming (AAS)-CO261
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$29,100
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
7 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Computer Programming (AAS)-CO261 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Computer Programming (AAS)-CO261 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$7,273
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
196
Earned a year, estimated
$29,100
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
students trained with WIOA funding
7
School website, Computer Programming (AAS)-CO261 at Joliet Junior College
Software or app development certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Full Stack Developer (CCO)- CO855
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$38,100
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Full Stack Developer (CCO)- CO855 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Full Stack Developer (CCO)- CO855 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
59%
Earned in a quarter
$9,525
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
32
Earned a year, estimated
$38,100
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Full Stack Developer (CCO)- CO855 at Joliet Junior College
Web development courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Agile Full Stack Web & Hybrid Mobile Application Development
MicroTrain Technologies
Oak Brook
Prerequisite courses
MicroTrain Technologies, Oak BrookWeb development courseHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Agile Full Stack Web & Hybrid Mobile Application Development at MicroTrain Technologies
More details about Agile Full Stack Web & Hybrid Mobile Application Development at MicroTrain Technologies
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Agile Full Stack Web & Hybrid Mobile Application Development at MicroTrain Technologies
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Android or iPhone Software Development
COMNet Group Inc.
Hoffman Estates
Education and courses
COMNet Group Inc., Hoffman EstatesSoftware or app development certificateHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Android or iPhone Software Development at COMNet Group Inc.
More details about Android or iPhone Software Development at COMNet Group Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Android or iPhone Software Development at COMNet Group Inc.
Coding bootcampHybridEducation and courses
Apple IOS App Development Boot Camp
Kennedy King College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kennedy King College, ChicagoCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Apple IOS App Development Boot Camp at Kennedy King College
More details about Apple IOS App Development Boot Camp at Kennedy King College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Apple IOS App Development Boot Camp at Kennedy King College
Software testing and QA courseHybridEducation and courses
Automated Software Testing Program
DePaul University
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
DePaul University, ChicagoSoftware testing and QA course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Automated Software Testing Program at DePaul University
More details about Automated Software Testing Program at DePaul University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Automated Software Testing Program at DePaul University
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Back End Developer
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Northeastern Illinois University, ChicagoSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Back End Developer at Northeastern Illinois University
More details about Back End Developer at Northeastern Illinois University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Back End Developer at Northeastern Illinois University
Programming language or developer tool courseHybridPrerequisite courses
C++ Programming Cert 22CO
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
College of Lake County, GrayslakeProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, C++ Programming Cert 22CO at College of Lake County
More details about C++ Programming Cert 22CO at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, C++ Programming Cert 22CO at College of Lake County
Programming language or developer tool courseHybridPrerequisite courses
CIS-Unix C And C++ Specialist (CAC)-CO880
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, CIS-Unix C And C++ Specialist (CAC)-CO880 at Joliet Junior College
More details about CIS-Unix C And C++ Specialist (CAC)-CO880 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
78 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, CIS-Unix C And C++ Specialist (CAC)-CO880 at Joliet Junior College
Software or app development certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Programming Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Kishwaukee College, MaltaSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Computer Programming Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Computer Programming Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Computer Programming Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Computer Software Development (AAS)
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Accredited school
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Computer Software Development (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Computer Software Development (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Computer Software Development (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Computer Software Development Certificate
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Accredited school
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Computer Software Development Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Computer Software Development Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Computer Software Development Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Programming language or developer tool courseHybridEducation and courses
E-Commerce Program
IT Expert System Inc
Schaumburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
IT Expert System Inc, SchaumburgProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, E-Commerce Program at IT Expert System Inc
More details about E-Commerce Program at IT Expert System Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, E-Commerce Program at IT Expert System Inc
Software or app development certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Full Stack Software Developer
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Governors State University, University ParkSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Full Stack Software Developer at Governors State University
More details about Full Stack Software Developer at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
78 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Full Stack Software Developer at Governors State University
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Game Design and Development
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Accredited school
Education and courses
Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Game Design and Development at Prairie State College
More details about Game Design and Development at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Game Design and Development at Prairie State College
Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Information Technology Programming A.A.S.-PSC
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Accredited school
Education and courses
Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Information Technology Programming A.A.S.-PSC at Prairie State College
More details about Information Technology Programming A.A.S.-PSC at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
96 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Information Technology Programming A.A.S.-PSC at Prairie State College
Programming language or developer tool courseHybridEducation and courses
JAVA Language Certificate
College Of DuPage
Naperville
Accredited school
Education and courses
College Of DuPage, NapervilleProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, JAVA Language Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about JAVA Language Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, JAVA Language Certificate at College Of DuPage
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Northwestern Coding Boot
Northwestern University
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Northwestern University, ChicagoSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Northwestern Coding Boot at Northwestern University
More details about Northwestern Coding Boot at Northwestern University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Northwestern Coding Boot at Northwestern University
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Programming Certificate
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Accredited school
Education and courses
Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Programming Certificate at Prairie State College
More details about Programming Certificate at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Programming Certificate at Prairie State College
Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Python Developer
Governors State University
University Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Governors State University, University ParkProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Python Developer at Governors State University
More details about Python Developer at Governors State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Python Developer at Governors State University
Programming language or developer tool courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Python Language Proficiency Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Python Language Proficiency Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Python Language Proficiency Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Python Language Proficiency Certificate at College Of DuPage
Software testing and QA courseHybridEducation and courses
QA Software Testing
Midwestern Career College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Midwestern Career College, ChicagoSoftware testing and QA course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, QA Software Testing at Midwestern Career College
More details about QA Software Testing at Midwestern Career College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, QA Software Testing at Midwestern Career College
Software testing and QA courseHybridEducation and courses
Quality Analysis Program
IT Expert System Inc
Schaumburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
IT Expert System Inc, SchaumburgSoftware testing and QA course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Quality Analysis Program at IT Expert System Inc
More details about Quality Analysis Program at IT Expert System Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Quality Analysis Program at IT Expert System Inc
Programming or software development (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Software Development AAS
Kennedy King College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kennedy King College, ChicagoProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Development AAS at Kennedy King College
More details about Software Development AAS at Kennedy King College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Software Development AAS at Kennedy King College
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Software Development AC
Wright College - North Campus
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Development AC at Wright College - North Campus
More details about Software Development AC at Wright College - North Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Software Development AC at Wright College - North Campus
Software or app development certificateIn personEducation and courses
Software Development Advance Certificate
Kennedy King College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kennedy King College, ChicagoSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Development Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
More details about Software Development Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
45 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Software Development Advance Certificate at Kennedy King College
Software or app development certificateHybridEducation and courses
Software Development BC
Wright College - North Campus
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Development BC at Wright College - North Campus
More details about Software Development BC at Wright College - North Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Software Development BC at Wright College - North Campus
Software or app development certificateIn personEducation and courses
Software Development Basic Certificate
Kennedy King College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kennedy King College, ChicagoSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Development Basic Certificate at Kennedy King College
More details about Software Development Basic Certificate at Kennedy King College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Software Development Basic Certificate at Kennedy King College
Software or app development certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Software Development Certificate
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Harper College, PalatineSoftware or app development certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Software Development Certificate at Harper College
More details about Software Development Certificate at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
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Left out
School website, Software Development Certificate at Harper College
Programming or software development (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Software Development-AAS
Wright College - North Campus
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Wright College - North Campus, ChicagoProgramming or software development (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Development-AAS at Wright College - North Campus
More details about Software Development-AAS at Wright College - North Campus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
96 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Earned a year, estimated
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Left out
Program website, Software Development-AAS at Wright College - North Campus
Coding bootcampHybridNo diploma needed
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeastern Illinois University, ChicagoCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Software Engineering Bootcamp at Northeastern Illinois University
More details about Software Engineering Bootcamp at Northeastern Illinois University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Not reported
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School website, Software Engineering Bootcamp at Northeastern Illinois University
Software testing and QA courseHybridEducation and courses
Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation Combo
IT Expert System Inc
Schaumburg
Accredited school
Education and courses
IT Expert System Inc, SchaumburgSoftware testing and QA course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation Combo at IT Expert System Inc
More details about Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation Combo at IT Expert System Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
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Left out
Program website, Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation Combo at IT Expert System Inc
Web development courseHybridEducation and courses
Web Programmer Certificate
College Of DuPage
Naperville
Accredited school
Education and courses
College Of DuPage, NapervilleWeb development course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Web Programmer Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Web Programmer Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
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Not reported
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Not reported
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Left out
Program website, Web Programmer Certificate at College Of DuPage
Web development courseHybridPrerequisite courses
Web Programming Cert 22CN
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
College of Lake County, GrayslakeWeb development course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Web Programming Cert 22CN at College of Lake County
More details about Web Programming Cert 22CN at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Not reported
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How to pay for coding and software development courses in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for coding and software development courses in Chicago

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for coding and software development courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for coding and software development courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Chicago

How coding and software development courses compare with the rest of computers and IT across Illinois: IT certification programs in Illinois

Where the Chicago software development program numbers come from

Which Chicago software development programs are on this list?

These are the software development programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Chicago software development programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

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Coding and software development courses in Chicago, Illinois

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All 35 coding and software programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

Software Development AAS Degree

Computer Programming (AAS)-CO261

Full Stack Developer (CCO)- CO855

Agile Full Stack Web & Hybrid Mobile Application Development

Android or iPhone Software Development

Apple IOS App Development Boot Camp

Automated Software Testing Program

Back End Developer

C++ Programming Cert 22CO

CIS-Unix C And C++ Specialist (CAC)-CO880

Computer Programming Certificate

Computer Software Development (AAS)

Computer Software Development Certificate

E-Commerce Program

Full Stack Software Developer

Game Design and Development

Information Technology Programming A.A.S.-PSC

JAVA Language Certificate

Northwestern Coding Boot

Programming Certificate

Python Developer

Python Language Proficiency Certificate

QA Software Testing

Quality Analysis Program

Software Development AAS

Software Development AC

Software Development Advance Certificate

Software Development BC

Software Development Basic Certificate

Software Development Certificate

Software Development-AAS

Software Engineering Bootcamp

Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation Combo

Web Programmer Certificate

Web Programming Cert 22CN