Coding Academy Open Door Scholarships
CompTIA Cybersecurity & IT Specialist
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Practitioner
HTML/CSS & Javascript
Web Development
Python Data Specialist
Oracle Java Associate
Industry Certifications for A.A. and A.S. Students
Scholarships Available for Industry Certification Classes
Earn an industry certification to boost your skills and enhance your resume. Earning an industry certification is usually a costly investment. Thanks to the Florida Department of Education Open Door Grant for Industry, the SCF Coding Academy is able to provide scholarships for specified industry certification courses and free exam vouchers to qualified applicants.
Fill out the application to find out if you are eligible
for an Open Door scholarship!
Upcoming Certification Courses
Live In-Person & Online
Python
Oct. 18 - Dec. 1, 2022
Register by Oct. 17
Class Times
Tues/Thurs, 6 - 9pm
250 hours of live, instructor-led training using curriculum authorized by the Python Institute. Learn programming with hands-on practice simulations. Exam voucher included.
Self-Paced Online
CompTIA A+
Starts Oct. 18, 2022
Ongoing Enrollment
Office Hours
Mon/Wed, 5:30 - 8:30pm
CompTIA A+ Certification is trusted by employers around the world to identify professionals with strong problem-solving skills to perform critical IT support tasks. Exam voucher included.
Self-Paced Online
CompTIA Security+
Starts Oct. 18, 2022
Ongoing Enrollment
Office Hours
Mon/Wed, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Learn the skills to become a cybersecurity specialists, one of the fastest-growing careers in the technology sector. Exam voucher included.
Self-Paced Online
Intro to Cybersecurity
Starts Oct. 18, 2022
Ongoing Enrollment
Office Hours
Mondays, 7 - 8pm
This online, self-paced, 30-hour course is the best way to learn fundamental cybersecurity skills, discover different roles in the field, and prepare to become the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Calendar
SCF Coding Academy Classes
In-Person & Online
Amazon Cloud Specialist
AWS Cloud Specialist
2/7/2023 - 3/21/2023
6/5/2023 - 7/17/2023
*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm
Live instructor-led training using curriculum authorized by Amazon Web Services to prepare for Amazon Cloud Practitioner. Hands-on practice simulations will be used to prepare students for industry certification. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.
In-Person & Online
IT Specialist
CompTIA A+
1/16/2023 - 3/27/2023
4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023
6/5/2023 - 7/17/2023
*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm
CompTIA A+ certification is trusted by employers around the world to identify professionals with strong problem-solving skills to perform critical IT support tasks. Certified curriculum with instructor-led support. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.
In-Person & Online
Cloud Specialist
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
1/16/2023 - 3/27/2023
4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023
6/5/2023 - 7/17/2023
*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm
Cloud Essentials+ prepares students to work in a cloud environment helping to troubleshoot network and application issues. Learn about cloud computing without regard to specific vendors. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.
In-Person & Online
Java Programmer
Oracle Certified Associate
3/21/2023 - 5/16/2023
6/21/2023 - 8/16/2023
*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Tue/Thur, 6 - 9pm
Java Oracle Certified Associate builds a foundational understanding of Java and demonstrates front end web development skills to employers. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.
In-Person & Online
Network Specialist
CompTIA Network+
1/16/2023 - 2/27/2023
4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023
6/5/2023-7/17/2023
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm
Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. It is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need without regard to specific vendors. Curriculum, practice test, and exam voucher included.
In-Person & Online
Python Developer
Python Coding Specialist
1/17/2023 - 3/21/2023
4/4/2023 - 5/29/2023
6/5/2023-7/17/2023
*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Tues/Thur, 6 - 9pm
250 hours of live, instructor-led training using curriculum authorized by the Python Institute. Learn programming with hands-on practice simulations through the Python Institute. Exam voucher included.
In-Person & Online
Cybersecurity Tech
CompTIA Security+
1/16/2023 - 2/27/2023
4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023
6/5/2023-7/17/2023
*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Mon/Wed, 6 - 9pm
Learn the skills to become a cybersecurity specialist, one of the fastest-growing careers in the technology sector. Certified curriculum with instructor-led support. Exam voucher included.
In-Person & Online
UX/UI Designer
HTML/CSS Certification
1/17/2023 - 3/21/2023
4/4/2023 - 5/29/2023
6/5/2023-7/17/2023
*Open Door Eligible
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Tue/Thur, 6:30 - 9pm
In this 200 hour course, students learn to design user flows and build visually appealing websites. Students will prepare to earn the Knowledge Pillars HTML/CSS Coding Specialist certification. Exam voucher included.
In-Person Only
Certified Drone Pilot
FAA Remote Pilot Certification
2/11/2023 - 2/11/2023
3/11/2023 - 3/11/2023
4/08/2023 - 4/08/2023
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
2nd Saturday Every Month
FAA Remote Pilot Certification will teach you regulation relating to small, unmanned aircraft. Includes safe flight operation, restrictions, weather effects, loading and performance, and emergency procedures. This course also covers aeronautical decision-making, airport operations, maintenance and preflight, and operation at night.
Self-Paced Online
IT Administrator
Microsoft Certifications
1/17/2023 - 2/27/2023
4/17/2023 - 5/29/2023
6/5/2023-7/17/2023
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Self-Paced Ongoing
Microsoft Fundamental Certifications prepare IT professionals with skills for data automation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity compliance rules. PowerPlatform introduces users to PowerBI, PowerAutomate, PowerVirtual Agents, and PowerApps.
Self-Paced Online
Intro to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Overview
1/17/2023 - 2/27/2023
3/17/2023 - 4/18/2023
6/5/2023-7/17/2023
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Self-Paced Ongoing
This 30-hour, self-paced, online course. It includes a simulation software curriculum and practice with cybersecurity scenarios. Intro to Cyber is ideal for learners who are curious about the cyber world and want to get familiar with this exciting industry.
Self-Paced Online
WordPress Editor
WordPress Coding Specialist
1/17/2023 - 2/27/2023
4/3/2023 - 5/28/2023
6/5/2023-7/17/2023
*Cyber/IT Pathway Eligible
Class Times
Self-Paced Ongoing
Learn how to program this open-source, powerful content management system for websites and applications. Install and configure, manage content, use themes and plugins, manage users and permissions, create taxonomies, optimize performance, site security, and troubleshooting errors.
Upcoming Certification Courses
| Course | Class Type | Class Times / Office Hours | Start Date | Register By | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CompTIA A+ | Self-Paced | Mon/Wed, 5:30 - 8:30pm* | 10/18/22 | Ongoing Enrollment | |
CompTIA Security+ | Self-Paced | Mon/Wed, 5:30 - 8:30pm* | 10/18/22 | Ongoing Enrollment | |
Intro to Cybersecurity | Self-Paced | Mondays, 7 - 8pm* | 10/18/22 | Ongoing Enrollment | |
Python | Instructor-Led | Tues/Thurs, 6 - 9pm | 10/18/22 | 10/17/22 |
*Office hours. Mentor support available online via Zoom & in person.
Recommended Certification Courses based on SCF Courses
SCF Course Prefix
CEN 2361, CEN 2362
CET 1600
CGS 2820
CIS 1355
COP 2510, COP 2373
COP 2805
CGS 1570
CTS 1150
CTS 2375
GRA 2142, GRA 2190, GRA 2723
GRA 2142, GRA 2190, GRA 2723
Industry Certification Options
HTML/CSS
CompTIA Network+
JavaScript Coding Specialist
CompTIA Security+
Python Coding Specialist
JAVA - Oracle Certified Associate
JavaScript Coding Specialist
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, AWS Cloud Practitioner
HTML/CSS, WordPress
HTML/CSS, WordPress
Open Door Coding Academy Certification Scholarships
Open enrollment is available for most classes.
Classes are hybrids. Students meet online and in-person at SCF Bradenton
26 West - SCF Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation .
Apply for a Coding Academy Open Door Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
- A Florida resident
- Considered unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed
- Complete the Open Door Grant Application
- Willingness to complete the identified industry certification exam
- Meet all requirements set by State College of Florida to document compliance with the items above
- Last Dollar fund recipients: receive state or federal financial aid
- Student Investment fund recipients: do not receive state or federal financial aid
Underemployed is typically identified as someone who makes less than a livable wage. SCF Coding Academy recommends using MIT’s Living Wage Calculator to determine your status as underemployed.
The Open Door Scholarship will cover up to $3,000 per student, per program paid directly toward tuition.
The Open Door Scholarship does not require that students repay any funds. The scholarship has two types of funds: Last Dollar Funds and Student Investment Funds. Last Dollar Funds are for students receiving state or federal financial assistance that can be used to pay Coding Academy tuition costs. These students do not have to pay out of pocket for eligible courses. Student Investment Funds are for students who have not received any state or federal financial assistance that can be used to pay Coding Academy tuition costs. Students receiving Student Investment Open Door funds agree to pay 1/3 of the tuition upfront and another 1/3 of the tuition if they do not finish the course.
Open Door Grant covers the cost of tuition for SCF Coding Academy identified programs.
Eligible industry certification programs are listed in the application form.
The SCF Coding Academy has additional funding options for a variety of courses. Visit the funding page on the website for more options.
Students will be accepted while funds are available, up until June 2023 semester.
No, A FAFSA application is not required for each academic year the grant is sought.
Upon completion of the eligible program, you will attain an SCF Coding Academy certificate of completion and any industry certification(s) passed during the course.
Contact us at coding@scf.edu or fill out the contact us form on the website.
2022-2023 - Coding Academy Open Door Grant Scholarships
Last Dollar Scholarship
Up to $3000 to be used for tuition, books, and materials for SCF Coding Academy courses leading to an approved industry certification. (See list of approved courses in the Open Door Grant application form)
Requirements:
- You are a Florida resident.
- You have received state or federal financial aid that can be used within the Coding Academy.
- You are currently unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed.
- You agree to attempt the industry certification exam associated with the course in which you enroll.
Student Investment Scholarship
Up to $3000 to be used for tuition, books, and materials for the SCF Coding Academy courses leading to an approved certification. (See list above.) The student investment scholarship requires that students pay 1/3 of the tuition for the SCF Coding Academy course.
Requirements:
- You are a Florida resident.
- You have not received state or federal financial aid that can be used within the Coding Academy.
- You are currently unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed.
- You agree to pay 1/3 of tuition costs upfront.
- You agree to attempt the industry certification exam associated with the course in which you enroll.
- You understand that you are responsible for an additional 1/3 of tuition costs if you do not take the industry certification exam or if you do not complete the course in which you registered.
