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Where ambitious people go to accelerate their career in tech.
School16 strives to create a learning environment that provides opportunities for all students—regardless of background or experience—to rapidly acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to lead fulfilling and successful careers in tech.
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Our graduates are building careers at some of the top companies in tech.
Here’s what they have to say.
Our 8-Week Technology Career Acceleration certificate program.
There’s a common misconception that there are no jobs available for non-coders in tech. In reality, there are plenty of high-growth roles in tech companies that do not require any coding knowledge. Our certificate program rapidly develops industry awareness and practical skills, putting career development at the forefront of each lesson.
Our rigorous, 8-week, online program features 2-week deep dives into the four core business roles in tech—marketing, sales, operations, and product management. During each rotation, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of each discipline from leaders at some of tech’s fastest-growing companies.
Defined & Demystified
Practical Experience
Career Development: Learn the critical soft skills necessary to effectively navigate your job search
Case Studies: Discover which systems and tools you need to master to secure the highest paying roles
Experiential Classes: Watch professionals execute their job responsibilities in real-time and apply demonstrated skills to in-class projects.
Subject-Matter Experts
Career Coaching
Comprehensive Discipline Overview
Our teachers and mentors provide students with a comprehensive overview of the four core non-coding tech disciplines—marketing, sales, operations, and product management. Learn the day-to-day responsibilities for each role and where each discipline fits into the tech industry as a whole.
Tech Jargon Defined & Demystified
Often, incoming students aren’t familiar with terms commonly used in the technology sector. One of our first goals is to demystify these terms and break down how they apply to the day to day reality of working in tech. Instructors define commonly used business and startup terms and help students match their current skills with the most sought-after traits by tech recruiters.
Hands-On Practical Experience
Sessions consist of three formats designed to provide practical guidance:
Career Development: Learn the critical soft skills necessary to effectively navigate your job search
Case Studies: Discover which systems and tools you need to master to secure the highest paying roles
Experiential Classes: Watch professionals execute their job responsibilities in real-time and apply demonstrated skills to in-class projects.
Access To Subject-Matter Experts
Our teachers and mentors are current practitioners in the tech field, often serving as subject-matter experts and leaders at top technology companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, and more. Students have access to teacher and mentor expertise during live classes and office hours, developing personal, ongoing relationships that persist long after certificate completion.
Individualized Career Coaching
Like any industry, the technology sector has its own “language” to describe desirable skills and expertise. Learn how to translate your background, soft skills, and School16 experience into a language tech recruiters will understand and demonstrate the value you’ll bring to the table.
What sets us apart.
At School16, we provide an interactive learning environment where students gain a comprehensive understanding of the most sought-after, non-coding roles in tech today. Our curriculum focuses on rapidly developing your industry awareness and practical skills. Graduates leave with the knowledge and continued support necessary to confidently pursue high-growth careers in tech.
Learn how startups overcome real-world challenges and get an inside look into how each non-coding role plays a part in the solution.
Gain a complete understanding of the most sought-after, non-coding roles and skills in tech right now and learn how to develop and leverage your skills to impress hiring managers.
Get 1-on-1 support from leaders at some of tech’s fastest-growing startups and develop mentorship relationships that extend far beyond your School16 experience.
Attend twice-a-week sessions and complete the coursework while maintaining your current professional responsibilities.
Advanced learning concentrations.
Our advanced learning concentrations focus on areas of particular interest within the non-coding side of tech. We designed these programs to help students take a deeper dive into their chosen field and learn more about successfully positioning themselves for specific roles.
All students who successfully complete our 8-Week Technology Career Acceleration certificate program will be eligible to apply to an advanced learning concentration and continue their education. Concentrations focus on one of four core business roles in tech—marketing, sales, operations, or product management—and allow students to specialize in a specific discipline. Students will receive a second certificate for completing one of our advanced concentrations.
Speak with an admissions officer to find out which advanced concentration program is right for your continued learning goals.
Meet your instructors and mentors.
Our instructors and mentors are all seasoned professionals with years of experience leading business teams across the four core non-technical disciplines we base our curriculum around. Students will graduate from our certificate program armed with the practical knowledge and mentor support necessary to succeed in the technology sector.
Operations at Drift
Strategic Partnerships at Shopify Plus
Sr. Director of Global Sales Enablement at Salesforce
Product Manager at Facebook
Sr. Product Manager
at Etsy
Sr. Solutions Specialist
at Microsoft
How we’re making
learning accessible for all.
Our instructors and mentors are all seasoned professionals with years of experience leading business teams across the four core non-technical disciplines we base our curriculum around. Students will graduate from our certificate program armed with the practical knowledge and mentor support necessary to succeed in the technology sector.
Free Resource Library
Anyone can take advantage of our comprehensive, free resource library—featuring podcasts, articles, and recorded webinars on career development and the most important non-coding business disciplines in tech. Learn on your own time, or join us live for our weekly event with current industry professionals and leaders. Connect with us to stay up-to-date on our upcoming speakers and event topics.
Student Scholarships
All students are automatically considered for need-based scholarships.
Employer Reimbursement
Students may use employer tuition reimbursement benefits to pay for classes.
0% Interest Payment Plans
Flexible, 0% interest, monthly payment plans available for all students.
Deferred Payment Plans
Unemployed students may defer payment until after securing a job.
Testimonials.
"This resource is a great way for someone in any stage of their career to get access to the feedback and tools necessary to meaningfully change their career trajectory."
"I am so grateful to the team at School16 for providing me with this amazing opportunity to explore career options and learn from experts. I hope to stay in touch with everyone I met at School16."
"This was an incredible experience, joining the program was the easiest decision I made in a while. I've made new friends, expanded my network, got tangible resources, advice, learned more and in more ways than I thought I would. Didn't love school but really enjoyed School16!
"I loved meeting all of the incredible speakers from different tech industries and getting the chance to have one on one conversation with them during office hours. School16's curriculum is the perfect combo of tech business skills and soft skills with access to real tools, frameworks and real life work examples and business case analysis."
Are you ready to
level up your career?
Apply to our next cohort or get notified about our upcoming cohorts and live events