Greenville-based coding school The Iron Yard announced plans to hop the pond with its first international location, expanding its three-month developer boot camp classes to students in London this July.
The announcement follows news of a “significant” investment from higher-learning company Apollo Education Group, which owns the University of Phoenix along with other undergraduate, graduate, professional development and non-degree institutions.
“The Iron Yard has been developing deep relationships in London for some time now, leading to this exciting milestone,” said The Iron Yard CEO Peter Barth in a news release. “The tech boom in London is well-established, and the already significant need for qualified software engineers is growing rapidly. We are excited to help bridge that gap.”
The first two classes launched on July 13 will be 10-week part-time courses, with one each in front-end and back-end engineering. The Iron Yard will launch 12-week full-time courses in fall that include a front-end, a back-end and a mobile engineering course, according to a media representative. Future courses may vary, according to London’s specific hiring needs.
The London location is already conducting interviews for enrollment, and expects 10 to 20 students for its initial part-time courses. Founded in Greenville, The Iron Yard operates in 14 markets and customizes each location’s course offerings to area needs. Tuition is $12,000 per course, and some students may qualify for diversity scholarships.
