Our graduates either start their own companies or work at some of the most exciting venture-backed startups. Some preferred to freelance and maintain the freedom to choose what they work on without committing to one single thing for a longer period of time. As a software developer, there’s always something new to learn – either a new technology, a new way of doing things or just a new feature that you’ve never implemented before. Unlike other courses that teaches you specific technology(making you only as good as what you learn from the course), NEXT Academy’s Web Development Bootcamp was designed such that you would have learned all the right fundamentals to be able to build and learn anything new without dependence on anyone else.

Software Developers in general are extremely in demand all over the world. There is currently a huge shortage of skilled software developers and this will continue for decades to come. Not just that, the rise of new jobs require some level of coding as well – e.g. data science, machine learning, A.I. The shortage is caused by 2 reasons.One being fewer university students pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.The second and more important reason is how technology is being used to disrupt all industries from agriculture to transportation to retail.NEXT Academy has links with many technology startups across the region and will attempt to connect our talented graduates with the best startups.

Yes and no. Starting a company is hard.This is not a discouragement of entrepreneurship but a mere disclosure of the harsh reality of starting up.You will definitely be able to build your own MVP and save time and hundreds of thousands of dollars in hiring a freelance developer to build something for you.The skills you learn at NEXT Academy will also help you in hiring people you want to work with.And most importantly, at NEXT Academy, you will meet some of the brightest and most passionate individuals that you can collaborate with or hire.

Software development is one of the best skills to have if you wish to work remotely. There are many jobs out there that permits software developers to work remotely. However, you will find it much easier to find a remote job after a few years of experience. There are certain cases where our graduates were able to find a consistent stream of freelance jobs that allowed them to work from home.

Yes. It just depends on your citizenship and your desired country’s work visa policy. It defers from country-to-country.

Assuming you are committed and you work hard during your time at NEXT Academy, yes, you certainly can. However, we advise our graduates to be honest about their level of expertise. There will be clients who are willing to hire juniors and will be more understanding. The last thing you want as a freelancer is a mismatch of expectations. But worry not, as a freelancer, you’ll be forced to learn so fast that you will be pretty senior in a short period of time.

The salary rate for Software Developers in Malaysia depends on the industry and kind of company you are in. Traditional companies typically pay much lower. However, after our program, if you choose to work in a startup as a junior software developer, you can expect around 30% above traditional market salary rates. It’s trickier to estimate if you have had prior working experience in a non-related field. In cases like this, it depends on the discussion between you and your potential employer.

Refunds are pro-rated according to the number of days you attended minus a commitment fee. There is no refund once the bootcamp has been conducted beyond 50%. To receive a refund, simply email us.