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Twenty-five weeks that turn raw logic into production-ready Java. Built and mentored in Houghton Estate by engineers who ship enterprise systems for a living.

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A Java class named Developer with a 25 week constant and a build method returning a production-ready Career. Build successful in 25 weeks.
Cohort 25W · Full-time
25Weeks, full-timeEntry Level Java
500+Graduates placedAlumni network
100%Hands-on build timeNo passive lectures
3Specialist tracksJava · Go · Data
JavaSpring BootJPAMySQLMicroservicesRESTMavenJUnitGitCI/CD
01System architecture

Four systems running in parallel.

The programme is not a syllabus you sit through. It's four capabilities compiled together until they hold under load.

A VZAP cohort during a training session at the Houghton Estate campus
Live cohort

Built in the room

Full-time, on campus, shoulder to shoulder with the people reviewing your pull requests.

Think

Analysis Skills

Develop robust problem-solving methodologies and architectural thinking required for enterprise systems.

Build

Full Hands-On Development

Every concept lands in working code. You build, break and rebuild real services from the first week to the last.

Ship

Technical Proficiency

Master core Java, advanced frameworks, and deployment pipelines to build scalable, secure applications.

Grow

Support & Mentorship

Receive continuous guidance from industry veterans, code reviews, and structured career development.

Active cohort

Entry Level Java Bootcamp

Our flagship program designed to take you from foundational concepts to enterprise-grade development.

Duration
25 Weeks
Format
Full-Time
Campus
Houghton Estate
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02Field reports

What our students actually say.

Unedited, from people who finished the programme and the partners who hired them.

It's a challenge, but I love it.

The intensity of the VZAP bootcamp was exactly what I needed. The focus on real-world problem solving and logical structuring elevated my coding from hobbyist to professional.

MMauriceJava Developer

Confidence, problem solving and logical skills.

The mentorship provided was invaluable. Having experienced engineers review my code and explain the 'why' behind architectural decisions made all the difference in my career transition.

SSarahSoftware Engineer

Best decision I've ever made.

GGumedeStudent

High quality and hard working software developers.

RRiazHiring Partner

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