--- title: VCU Tech Bootcamps | Part-Time or Full-Time Courses | Get Job Ready description: Enroll in a VCU technology bootcamp and transform your career in 12-24 weeks. --- # TECH BOOTCAMPS #### Transform your career in only 12 weeks full time or 24 weeks part time Led by industry and program partners of the Institute of Data, our bootcamps provide practical, immersive training taught by industry experts in real-time. Classes are conveniently taught in a remote learning format. Bootcamp graduates stand out in the job market and are ready to excel in lucrative tech industry careers. ## **Data ****Science & AI ** Beginner to expert in 12 weeks full time, or 24 weeks part time   [![Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/VCU%20-%20University%20Microsite/Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg?width=38&height=38&name=Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg)](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/datascienceai?hsLang=en)   ## Cyber Security Beginner to expert in 12 weeks full time, or 24 weeks part time   [![Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/VCU%20-%20University%20Microsite/Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg?width=38&height=38&name=Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg)](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/cyber-security?hsLang=en)   ## **Software Engineering** Beginner to expert in 12 weeks full time, or 24 weeks part time   [![Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/VCU%20-%20University%20Microsite/Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg?width=38&height=38&name=Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg)](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/software-engineering?hsLang=en) ### Our graduates help power these brands   **Program Partner of** ![iod_seal_tp_black_c](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hubfs/iod_seal_tp_black_c.svg) Industry training is provided by the Institute of Data, who transforms careers and companies for a data-driven world. We focus on accelerated workforce training for the industries of the future, namely cyber security, big data, artificial intelligence and the digital economy. We train professionals to build careers in these industries through our professional education programs and industry networks. [ Read student case studies ](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/case-studies?hsLang=en) ![IoD2](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/IoD2.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=IoD2.jpg "IoD2") ### **FAQs** Who is the Institute of Data? The Institute of Data transforms careers and companies for a data driven world. We accelerate and develop careers through our network of education and industry partners to maximize job opportunities and career growth. Our main focus is connecting individuals to the growing data and IT industry with education programs suited for professionals at all stages of their career. When does the next program start? The program starts as soon as you enroll, with the pre-work modules. The pre-work online training takes about 40 hours to complete in your own time. The formal training courses and cohorts start every 3-6 months. Can I talk to someone about the program? Yes! The Institute of Data has career consultants available to discuss your career and fit for the program. Please [schedule a call here](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/schedule-call?hsLang=en). Am I eligible for the program? Yes. If you are motivated to learn and have a bachelor’s degree in any field of studies you can get into a data and IT career. Book a call with a career consultant to find out how. [ Show more FAQs ](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/faqs?hsLang=en) ### **Become an Industry Partner** The industry trained students get hired by leading companies like yours. We also up-skill your employees to build a digital workforce. There is no cost to becoming an industry partner and you will get access to our grads, alumni and training solutions so you can get an edge on the competition. [ Contact us for more info ](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/vcu-contact?hsLang=en) ## **Data Science & AI** [![Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/VCU%20-%20University%20Microsite/Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg?width=38&height=38&name=Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg)](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/datascienceai?hsLang=en)   ## **Cyber Security** [![Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/VCU%20-%20University%20Microsite/Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg?width=38&height=38&name=Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg)](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/cyber-security?hsLang=en)   ## **Software Engineering** [![Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/VCU%20-%20University%20Microsite/Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg?width=38&height=38&name=Virginia-Commonwealth-University---Right-Arrow.jpg)](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/software-engineering?hsLang=en)   [![VCU continuing education logo_white](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hubfs/VCU-UniversityMicrosite/VCU%20continuing%20education%20logo_white.png "VCU continuing education logo_white")](https://www.vcu.edu/) Richmond, VA 23284 (804) 828-1322 Program Partner of [![iod_h_tp_white@4x_1.1](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/hubfs/iod_h_tp_white@4x_1.1.svg "iod_h_tp_white@4x_1.1")](https://www.institutedata.com/us/) **EDUCATION **[DATA SCIENCE & AI](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/datascienceai?hsLang=en) [CYBER SECURITY](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/cyber-security?hsLang=en) [SOFTWARE ENGINEERING](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/software-engineering?hsLang=en) **INFORMATION **[SCHEDULE A CALL](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/schedule-call?hsLang=en-nz) [EVENTS](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/events?hsLang=en-nz) [CASE STUDIES](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/case-studies?hsLang=en-nz) [FAQS](https://bootcamp.ocpe.vcu.edu/faqs?hsLang=en) [VCU Privacy statement](https://www.vcu.edu/privacy-statement/) / [VCU Accessibility](https://accessibility.vcu.edu/) / [Webmaster](mailto:webmaster@vcu.edu) / [IOD Privacy statement](https://www.institutedata.com/legal/privacy/) / [IOD Accessibility](https://www.institutedata.com/us/accessibility/) © Virginia Commonwealth University. 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