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1. What is CPU Code School?

CPU Code School is an online, full-stack software development training program with an AI-first approach. It takes students from zero technical background to job-ready through structured video lessons, hands-on homework, and real-world projects.

Software developers design, build, and maintain software systems—ranging from websites and mobile apps to enterprise systems and AI-powered tools. This includes user interfaces, databases, APIs, automation, and ongoing system maintenance.

Solo Track is a self-guided, lower-cost option designed for independent learners.


Team Track includes everything in Solo, plus human mentors, homework and project feedback, career coaching, and structured job preparation.


Both tracks include access to the same full video-based curriculum and AI mentoring system.

The curriculum includes 175+ hours of video instruction, plus exercises and real-world coding projects, divided into sessions. Progress is self-paced. Most students complete the program within 12 months, depending on weekly study time.

1. What is the difference between the Solo Track and Team Track at CPU Code School?

Solo Track is a self-guided, lower-cost option designed for independent learners.
Team Track includes everything in Solo, plus human mentors, homework and project feedback, career coaching, and structured job preparation.
Both tracks include access to the same full video-based curriculum and AI mentoring system.

The Solo Track costs $100 per month and is ongoing, with a 14-day free trial.
The Team Track costs $1,000 per month and is capped at $10,000 total (10 months).

All students have access to our AI mentor, which assists with coding exercises, debugging, concept clarification, interview practice, and simulated real-world development workflows. Team Track students also receive one-on-one support from experienced human mentors who review homework and projects.
The curriculum covers full-stack software development, including front end, back end, databases, and developer tools. Students work with SQL, C#, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, and learn APIs, debugging, Git and source control, DevOps concepts, and AI integrations—everything required for modern software engineering.
Progress is tracked by session and assignment. Each instructional session includes a homework assignment. Team Track assignments are reviewed by human mentors. Solo Track students receive automated answer keys after submission.

1. How long does the CPU Code School program take?

The curriculum includes 175+ hours of video instruction, plus exercises and real-world coding projects, divided into sessions. Progress is self-paced. Most students complete the program within 12 months, depending on weekly study time.
Most students complete one or two sessions per week. Each session includes approximately 2–3 hours of video instruction and 1–2 hours of hands-on project work.

1. How much does CPU Code School cost?

The Solo Track costs $100 per month and is ongoing, with a 14-day free trial.
The Team Track costs $1,000 per month and is capped at $10,000 total (10 months).

The Team Track includes significant human involvement—personal mentoring, homework and project reviews, career coaching, and job preparation. Because this support is resource-intensive, the program is structured as a capped, fixed-length experience. The Solo Track is fully self-guided and AI-supported, allowing students to continue learning at their own pace for as long as they wish, without a predefined endpoint.

Both tracks include the same core curriculum and AI mentoring. The price difference reflects the level of human involvement.

The Team Track provides direct access to experienced mentors who review work, give personalized feedback, guide professional development habits, and help prepare students for real-world jobs. The Solo Track relies on structured content and AI support, making it significantly more affordable but less personalized.

1. Do I receive a degree upon completion?

CPU Code School does not grant a formal academic degree because it is not accredited by a traditional academic institution. Instead, the program is designed to prepare students for real-world software development roles, where skills, hands-on experience, a strong portfolio, and a well-crafted resume effectively serve as your degree.
A degree is not required. Employers value strong technical skills, real-world experience, and the ability to learn and collaborate. Graduates complete the program with a portfolio and practical experience that demonstrate job readiness.
Team Track students receive interview preparation, resume review, networking guidance, and potential internship opportunities. While job placement is not guaranteed, the program is designed to prepare students for real-world hiring processes.

Entry-level roles include Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, and QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer. Job titles may also include Software Engineer, Web Developer, or Programmer.

Career growth typically follows experience levels such as 1–2 years, 3–5 years, and beyond. Advancement depends not only on time, but on the quality of work, reliability, teamwork, and ability to learn new technologies.

1. Can I cancel or switch tracks?

CPU Code School is an online, full-stack software development training program with an AI-first approach. It takes students from zero technical background to job-ready through structured video lessons, hands-on homework, and real-world projects.

Software developers design, build, and maintain software systems—ranging from websites and mobile apps to enterprise systems and AI-powered tools. This includes user interfaces, databases, APIs, automation, and ongoing system maintenance.

1. What is CPU Code School?

CPU Code School is an online, full-stack software development training program with an AI-first approach. It takes students from zero technical background to job-ready through structured video lessons, hands-on homework, and real-world projects.

Software developers design, build, and maintain software systems—ranging from websites and mobile apps to enterprise systems and AI-powered tools. This includes user interfaces, databases, APIs, automation, and ongoing system maintenance.

Solo Track is a self-guided, lower-cost option designed for independent learners.
Team Track includes everything in Solo, plus human mentors, homework and project feedback, career coaching, and structured job preparation.
Both tracks include access to the same full video-based curriculum and AI mentoring system.

The curriculum includes 175+ hours of video instruction, plus exercises and real-world coding projects, divided into sessions. Progress is self-paced. Most students complete the program within 12 months, depending on weekly study time.
Most students complete one or two sessions per week. Each session includes approximately 2–3 hours of video instruction and 1–2 hours of hands-on project work.

The Solo Track costs $100 per month and is ongoing, with a 14-day free trial.
The Team Track costs $1,000 per month and is capped at $10,000 total (10 months).

The Team Track includes significant human involvement—personal mentoring, homework and project reviews, career coaching, and job preparation. Because this support is resource-intensive, the program is structured as a capped, fixed-length experience. The Solo Track is fully self-guided and AI-supported, allowing students to continue learning at their own pace for as long as they wish, without a predefined endpoint.

Both tracks include the same core curriculum and AI mentoring. The price difference reflects the level of human involvement.
The Team Track provides direct access to experienced mentors who review work, give personalized feedback, guide professional development habits, and help prepare students for real-world jobs. The Solo Track relies on structured content and AI support, making it significantly more affordable but less personalized.

No experience is required. CPU Code School is designed for students with no programming background, beginning with fundamentals and progressing through the full software development stack.
If you enjoy problem-solving, learning new concepts, and thinking logically, software development can be an excellent fit. Persistence, organization, and curiosity are often more important than prior technical experience.
All students have access to our AI mentor, which assists with coding exercises, debugging, concept clarification, interview practice, and simulated real-world development workflows. Team Track students also receive one-on-one support from experienced human mentors who review homework and projects.
The curriculum covers full-stack software development, including front end, back end, databases, and developer tools. Students work with SQL, C#, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, and learn APIs, debugging, Git and source control, DevOps concepts, and AI integrations—everything required for modern software engineering.
Progress is tracked by session and assignment. Each instructional session includes a homework assignment. Team Track assignments are reviewed by human mentors. Solo Track students receive automated answer keys after submission.
CPU Code School does not grant a formal academic degree because it is not accredited by a traditional academic institution. Instead, the program is designed to prepare students for real-world software development roles, where skills, hands-on experience, a strong portfolio, and a well-crafted resume effectively serve as your degree.
A degree is not required. Employers value strong technical skills, real-world experience, and the ability to learn and collaborate. Graduates complete the program with a portfolio and practical experience that demonstrate job readiness.
Team Track students receive interview preparation, resume review, networking guidance, and potential internship opportunities. While job placement is not guaranteed, the program is designed to prepare students for real-world hiring processes.

Entry-level roles include Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, and QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer. Job titles may also include Software Engineer, Web Developer, or Programmer.

Career growth typically follows experience levels such as 1–2 years, 3–5 years, and beyond. Advancement depends not only on time, but on the quality of work, reliability, teamwork, and ability to learn new technologies.
Yes. You can cancel or switch tracks at any time.
Free resources—such as watching random YouTube videos—can be useful for exposure, but they are typically unstructured and disconnected, making it difficult to build real, job-ready skills. CPU Code School provides a structured learning path, carefully sequenced concepts, hands-on projects, mentoring, portfolio development, and career readiness. This structure is what turns time spent learning into real professional capability, rather than scattered knowledge.

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