Your tech career starts here. No degree needed.
Code College gets you from zero to employed in 3–12 months — coding or cybersecurity, full bootcamp or short course. A career in South Africa’s fastest-growing industry.
Not sure which path? Compare both below or WhatsApp us for advice.
Which path fits you right now?
Four journeys, one outcome — real tech skills. Tell us where you are today and we’ll point you to the right programme.
Still at School
Age-appropriate coding classes in Scratch, Python, robotics and Raspberry Pi — built to grow with your child, not just fill screen time.
Coding for Kids →Just Finished School
Weighing a degree against a faster route into tech? Our School-Leavers Guide compares coding and cybersecurity bootcamps side by side.
School-Leavers Guide →Stuck in a Job With No Growth Left?
Keep your current job, study evenings, switch careers without resigning first.
Career-Changers Guide →Already Working in Tech
Add one specific skill fast with a 40-hour short course or certification module.
No degree. No experience. No problem.
Our bootcamps are built for two types of people — school leavers who want to skip the degree route and career changers who are ready for something new. Both leave job-ready.
School Leavers & Matriculants
You just finished school and you’re weighing your options. A three-year degree is expensive, slow, and doesn’t always teach what employers need. There’s a faster route into tech.
- No matric exemption or university admission required
- Start earning in months, not years
- Choose between coding and cybersecurity
- Learn exactly what employers interview for
Career Changers & Upskillers
You’re working — but not in the career you want. Our part-time tracks let you retrain while you keep your salary, then transition into tech when you’re ready.
- Part-time options that work around your schedule
- No prior tech experience needed
- Career support and employer introductions included
- Study from anywhere — 100% online
Build software or defend networks — your choice
Both paths lead to strong employment outcomes, globally recognised skills, and a career in South Africa’s fastest-growing sector. Pick the one that fits you.
Coding Bootcamp
Learn to build websites, web apps, and enterprise software. Start with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, then progress to React, Node.js, Java, Spring Boot and AI integration.
- Front-end & back-end web developer
- Full-stack software engineer
- Java / Spring Boot developer
- AI-integrated application developer
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Learn to protect organisations from cyber threats. Start with networking and Security+, then specialise in penetration testing, SOC analysis, or GRC & cloud security.
- Penetration tester / ethical hacker
- SOC analyst / incident responder
- GRC analyst / compliance officer
- Cloud security engineer
Coding vs Cybersecurity — at a glance
Not sure which path fits? Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide. You can always chat to our team for personalised advice.
| 💻 Coding | 🛡️ Cybersecurity | |
|---|---|---|
| You enjoy… | Building things, solving logic puzzles, creating apps | Investigating threats, analysing systems, breaking & fixing |
| Duration | 3–12 months full-time | 3–12 months full-time |
| Entry price | From R8,995 short course · R27,995 bootcamp | From R9,500 (Module 1) |
| Certifications | W3Schools, PCEP, MongoDB, Oracle OCP | ISC² CC, CompTIA Security+, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+ |
| Entry-level salary (SA) | R300k – R550k/year | R300k – R550k/year |
| Typical roles | Web developer, full-stack engineer, Java developer | Pen tester, SOC analyst, GRC analyst |
| Part-time option | Yes — double the duration | Yes — evening & weekend sessions |
| Delivery | 100% online or hybrid (JHB campus) | 100% online or hybrid (JHB campus) |
Still unsure? Our team will help you pick the right path in a free 15-minute call.
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University vs Bootcamp — the numbers don’t lie
Upskill in 5 days with a short course
40-hour professional short courses for employed developers and IT professionals who need to add a specific skill — fast.
Coding Short Courses
Python, React, Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Angular, AI & more
From R8,995 per course
View All Coding Courses →Cybersecurity Modules
Network+, Security+, CEH, CySA+, PenTest+, Cloud+
R8,500 – R12,000 per module
View All Cybersecurity Modules →B-BBEE Level 4 · Counts toward SDL spend · Team discounts up to 20%
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Full-day or part-time classes with mentors, daily standups, real projects and peer support throughout.
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Graduate job-ready. Our career team works with you and our employer network until you land your role.
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Questions we get asked every day
Do I need a matric certificate or degree to join?
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Can I study part-time while I keep my job?
Are there financing options?
Do you help with job placement after graduating?
Does being backed by Compuways mean I’m guaranteed a job when I finish?
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What makes Code College different from other bootcamps?
With AI writing code now, is it still worth learning to code?
We train you. We help you get hired.
Code College is backed by Compuways — an IT recruitment and consulting firm founded in 1990, recognised as one of South Africa’s top 4 IT recruitment companies. We’ve been training developers since 2004 and launched one of South Africa’s first coding bootcamps in 2013/14. That two-decade track record shapes everything: what we teach, how we assess, and how we actively support graduates in finding tech roles after they finish. Many graduates connect with employers directly through the Compuways network — but just as much of our effort goes into portfolio and interview preparation, so every graduate is a strong, job-ready candidate in the open market too, with or without a direct introduction from us.
Employer-Shaped Curriculum
What we teach is what the companies Compuways recruits for actually need — not textbook theory, but working skills employers interview for on day one.
Active Placement Support
After graduation, Compuways actively works to connect suitable graduates with open tech roles — at companies in their recruitment network and across the open market — and pledges to keep supporting your job search until you find one. It's active support, not a guaranteed placement.
Portfolio-Ready for the Open Market
Not every graduate finds their role through Compuways — many land offers on their own, through referrals or direct applications. That's why real projects, a GitHub history, and interview practice are built into every bootcamp.
The Closed Loop
Recruiter feedback flows directly back into course content. When the market moves, the curriculum moves with it — so you graduate with skills that are current, not trailing.
Compuways has helped place graduates at:
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