FAQ
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The full 9-month program is $19,000, with payment plans available. More training hours and career support than any tech program in Australia, at a fraction of the cost of a degree. We also have regular sponsorship and scholarship opportunities, so reach out to find out more.
Yes. We have regular sponsorship and scholarship opportunities, plus payment plans and employer sponsorship. Reach out and we’ll walk you through what you’re eligible for.
No. Most students start with zero coding experience and no tech degree. Our application process tests problem-solving and work ethic, not prior knowledge.
The program runs from our Melbourne campus with hybrid/remote options. Learning in a cohort mirrors how you’ll actually work in tech.
Yes. We’ve turned teachers, nurses, tradies, hospitality managers, retail workers and accountants into professional software developers. The technical skills are the part we can teach.
If you’re capable but going nowhere in your current field, retraining into tech is one of the few career changes with a clear pathway and strong salaries at the end. Talk to our admissions team, and we’ll tell you honestly whether the program fits your situation.
No. Most students start with zero coding experience and no tech degree. Our application process tests problem-solving and work ethic, not prior knowledge.
Yes. AI is changing the job, not killing it. Employers want developers who build with AI tools, which is how we train. Software remains one of the highest paying careers in Australia without a degree.
Entry-level developers typically earn $70,000 to $90,000, with mid-level engineers on $110,000 to $145,000 and seniors well past $150,000. Software remains one of the highest paying careers in Australia that doesn’t require a degree, and salaries climb fast in the first few years.
Yes. AI is embedded across the program, plus we run a dedicated AI for Developers course for working engineers upskilling in AI and agentic development.
Yes. HolbertonHER is our all-women cohort, with strong outcomes for women changing careers into tech, including mums returning to work.
Depth. Most providers run short courses with lectures and tutorials. Holberton is 9 months of full-intensity, project-based training where you build real software from day one. Longer, harder, and highly collaborative.
Yes. We deliver digital traineeship and workforce upskilling programs for Australian government agencies, including the APS, turning career changers into job-ready developers inside their teams.
