Per Scholas AI Native Software Development
From Per Scholas
Software development training built around AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for writing, debugging and scaffolding code, with the GitHub Copilot Fundamentals and Introduction to Generative AI badges.
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Is this right for you?
- Level
- Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.
- What you get
- A verified digital badge you can share on LinkedIn in one click. It costs nothing to take.
- How you learn
- Live or scheduled sessions, about 15 weeks.
- How to use it
- Share the badge to LinkedIn in one click, add its verification link to your résumé, and send it to recruiters as proof you can do this today.
- Why it's worth it
- Real skills you can put to work right away. Use them on the job, show the results, and you have a story that beats a stack of certificates.
What you will payFree if you qualifyFree for people who meet this program's eligibility rules. See Before you start below.
- Time
- 15 weeks, full time (35 hours per week plus 10 to 20 hours of outside study)
- Before you start
- Must meet Per Scholas minimum eligibility (the eligibility form covers work authorization, education and household income; thresholds are not published on the page), complete 20 hours of free online Tech Prep Work before class and apply by the class deadline. No prior experience required; basic computer comfort.
- How you are tested
- Remote, live instructor led (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET)
- Renewal
- None stated
- Full cost details
- No cost training; badge preparation also free.
- Where it applies
- Remote classes run through the Atlanta and Columbus campuses
Checked at the source Oct 19, 2026
Sources and what we verified
Per Scholas course page (content, badges, class dates) ↗Per Scholas eligibility page (no cost training, eligibility form steps) ↗What we verified: Next class starts January 11, 2027 (apply by December 28, 2026). Delivered remotely but enrollment is through the Atlanta and Columbus locations; whether learners outside those regions qualify is not stated.
Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.
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