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THE SCHOOL LEARNING AT
OF SOFTWARE 6 MASTERSCHOOL 8
Intro to the School of A typical week ..............................9
Software Engineering. Learning structure ...................10
Table of Contents
FOUNDATIONS 13 SPECIALIZATION 18
Essential skills for a solid Track comparison......................21
tech foundation. AI Engineering ............................22
Cloud Engineering ....................23
QA Engineering .........................24
Backend Engineering ..............25
CAREER
SUPPORT 26
1:1 guidance at every
stage of your job search.
The School of
Software Engineering
Software Engineering is the gaining the skills to bring ideas
backbone of our digital world, to life and solve real-world
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powering everything from your problems through technology.
All of Masterschool’s programs
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are trusted and recognized.
systems that run entire Write clean, maintainable code,
industries. Get ready to join a popular programming
dynamic field where creativity languages, design intuitive user
meets logic, and where your interfaces, and architect
code can make a real impact systems that can handle
on people's lives. The School millions of users.
of Software Engineering's
curriculum is designed to Following this foundational
provide a comprehensive phase, choose a specialized
learning experience. career path that aligns with your
talents and professional
During the first few months, aspirations, focusing on Web
you will focus solely on building Development, AI Engineering,
a solid foundation in software Cloud Engineering, Backend
engineering fundamentals, Engineering, or QA Engineering.
We’re here to get you hired
Our goal at Masterschool, isn’t to teach you new skills—it’s to
help you land a job. Here’s how we do it.
🌱 1:1 tutoring
Personalized guidance as you learn new skills
and overcome academic challenges.
💶 Fully-funded
100% funded with the Bildungsgutschein, an
educational voucher, issued by the Agentur für Arbeit.
📚 World-class curriculum
Learning material is developed by
industry experts.
🧭 Unlimited career support
From CV building to interview prep,
we are with you until you land that first job.
💻 Free laptop
Get all the tools you need to succeed,
even a laptop that’s yours to keep.
Learning at More about the student
Masterschool experience and program
schedule.
Learning Principles
Flexible & Dynamic Learning
A mix of self-study and live sessions—no two days are the same!
Learn at your own pace but stay engaged with live sessions.
Learn with a Community
You're never alone—study alongside peers to stay motivated.
Connect, collaborate, and get advice from fellow students.
1:1 Academic & Career Support
Get ongoing 1:1 tutoring for academic success.
Work with a career coach to ensure job-readiness and confidence.
A Typical Week of Learning
M T W Th F
9:00 Self-study
session Live morning Live morning
Live morning
(self-paced) session session
session
10:00
Self-study
session
11:00 (self-paced)
Live session Live session Live session
Self-study
12:00 session
(self-paced)
Tutoring
13:00 session
14:00 1:1 Meeting
Self-study Self-study
15:00 session session
(self-paced) (self-paced)
Self-study
16:00 session
(self-paced)
17:00
* Schedules vary depending on each student’s pace and program.
This is an example of a typical week.
Learning Structure
We’ve designed our training programs to evolve with both
individual student needs and industry trends. Here’s how:
The learning experience at Masterschool is personalized to fit each
students skills, pace and career goals to create an optimal learning
experience for each student. We understand that career decisions
evolve as you learn and our teaching methods reflect this thinking.
The curriculum is dynamic and adaptive. We are constantly tweaking
the tools and technologies we teach, swiftly responding to the fast-
changing industry. By constantly updating our content, we guarantee
that our students are always learning the most relevant skills.
Whether you choose an 8 or 14 month program, our dual approach of
personalization and industry alignment ensures that each graduate is
prepared for a successful career in the path they’ve chosen.
8-Month Program
Foundations The first fourth months teach the
fundamental skills, tools, and
Months 1-4
technologies that every software
engineer needs to get started.
Specialization Choose a career track that suits your
talents and career goals. During this
Months 4-8
time, you will also begin to work on your
interviewing skills and job search.
14-Month Program
Foundations The first four months teach the
fundamental skills, tools, and
Months 1-4
technologies that every software
engineer needs to get started.
Specialization Choose a career track that suits your
talents and career goals. During this
Months 4-8
time, you will also begin to work on your
interviewing skills and job search.
Advanced Deepen your expertise in your chosen
Specialization career track, tackle a Capstone project,
improve your language skills, dedicated
Months 9-11
career services.
Industry Apply what you’ve learned in real life,
Internship with a two-month industry internship in
your field of specialization.
Months 12-14
Mix & Match Program (Experienced Students)
Customized Tailor-made: You choose what to learn.
Modules Skip what you already know, and focus
only on the areas where you want to
6 months+ grow. Looking to sharpen specific skills
or accelerate your current job search
with extra support? This path is built
around your needs and experience.
*Mix and match is within the school of your choice.
Talk with your career consultant about your specific requirements.
Learning Highlights
100% Career-Focused
Throughout the program, you will prepare you for your job
search in your field, that will utilize the skills needed in your
chosen career track. Together, we will transform you into a
standout candidate employers want to hire.
Group Hackathons
Every few months, we pause our regular schedule to host a
special event where we work in groups on real-life projects.
During these events, we learn how to work as a team, divide
responsibilities, and remind ourselves that programming is
not only educational but also a lot of fun!
Industry Certifications
You’ll have the opportunity to attain industry-recognized
certificates relevant to your chosen field, to be completed
throughout the program. Exam costs will be fully covered.
PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level
Python Programmer (optional)
PCAP™ – Certified Associate
Python Programmer (optional)
AWS Certified Cloud
Practitioner (optional)
ISTQB® Certified Tester
Foundation Level (optional)
Foundations Essential skills for a solid
tech foundation.
Foundations
Tech Fundamentals
During the first unit of our program, we will lay the groundwork with the
essential fundamentals needed for any tech career. You will become familiar
with your operating system, learn the basics of programming with Python,
develop algorithmic thinking, and complete your first projects.
Another major focus of this unit is learning how to learn. We will discuss how to
establish effective learning habits and hear from industry experts and
Masterschool graduates about their journeys to new careers.
Concepts covered
Python Fundamentals - Learn the basics of programming,
including syntax, data types, and simple operations.
Algorithmic Thinking - Develop problem-solving and logic-
building skills using algorithms.
Looping - Learn how to create repetition in your code using
for loops.
Intro to HTML + CSS - We’ll introduce the basic building
blocks of web pages.
Strings and Lists - Learn about two sequential data types
in Python.
Functions - Creating reusable code blocks and
understanding how functions work.
Technologies
Python Turtle Command Line Interface
HTML CSS
Foundations
Intermediate Python
In this unit, we will take a deep dive into the Python programming language. We
will learn about new data structures, loops, and focus on how to break down a
big problem into smaller units using functions. During this Unit we will create
our offline workspace with PyCharm and learn how to use the Python
Interactive Shell effectively.
Concepts covered
Working with Offline IDE - Learn to set up PyCharm and
utilize an Integrated Development Environment for
efficient coding and project management.
Python Interpreter - Use the Python interpreter for
executing scripts and experimenting with code snippets.
Debugging - Master various debugging techniques using
IDE tools and alternative methods to troubleshoot code
effectively.
Importing Modules - Learn to enhance functionality by
importing and utilizing both built-in and third-party Python
modules.
Main and Functions - Understand the best practices for
structuring code, separating logic into functions, and
writing a coherent main function.
Complex Types & Loops - Learn more complex data types
like dictionaries, tuples, and sets for sophisticated data
handling. Explore loops and nested loop structures for
complex iterative operations.
Technologies
Python PyCharm Python Interactive Shell
Foundations
Advanced Python
In this unit, we'll focus on taking the next step from writing small algorithms to
creating entire programs. We will introduce best practices for creating clean
and well-documented code. You'll learn how to write resilient code with
exception handling, and how to use Python to work with files and create
complex data structures.
Concepts covered
Coding Standards - Learn best practices for writing clean,
readable code and effective documentation for
maintainability and collaboration.
Exception Handling - Master techniques to handle and
manage exceptions in Python for robust and error-resistant
programming.
Nested Structures in Python - Understand the intricacies
of nested data structures like lists of dictionaries, and how
to manipulate them effectively.
Working with Files - Gain skills in file handling, reading, and
writing data to files in Python for data persistence and
manipulation.
JSON - Understand JSON format for data representation
and exchange.
Foundations
Intro to Web
In this unit, we’ll explore how the web works—starting with the
fundamentals of HTTP, HTML, and CSS. You’ll learn how to use Python to
fetch and analyze data from APIs. We’ll also introduce databases with
SQL, focusing on writing queries to extract meaningful information from
structured data. The unit wraps up with version control using Git and
GitHub, an essential tool for tracking changes and collaborating on code.
Concepts covered
HTML + CSS - Dive deeper to HTML and CSS, the basics of
web page structure and styling.
Internet & HTTP - Explore the foundations of web
technology and HTTP communications.
API - Learn how to use APIs for dynamic and interactive
applications.
Databases with SQL - Query and explore data stored in
relational databases using SQL.
Version Control - Learn to use Git for version control,
including branching, merging, and handling pull requests to
collaborate effectively with team members.
Unit Testing - Learn robust testing methodologies using
pytest.
Technologies
Postman SQL Chrome Developer Tools
GitHub SQLite Git commands
Pytest Requests module
Specialized training
Specialization focused on your chosen
career path.
Why Career
Specialization Matters
In today's rapidly evolving tech industry, specialized skills are key to success.
We believe that focused career training is the most effective path to landing
your ideal tech job. By aligning your learning with specific roles, you gain the
precise skills employers seek, making you a standout candidate.
This targeted approach not only enhances your expertise but also boosts
your confidence, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. Our career-
focused training ensures you're not just prepared for any tech job, but for the
exact role you aspire to fill.
Skills You’ll Gain
Mastery learning
We will build upon your tech and programming fundamentals, and learn
only the necessary and most up to date technologies in-demand today.
Portfolio project
This part will be project led. The main goal is to experiment and create a
real world project that you can later showcase in your profile and talk
about in job interviews.
Career readiness
Career support starts now and continues until you get hired. You will
start by polishing your profiles - Resume, LinkedIn and GitHub profile,
practice your interviewing skills, and learn how to present yourself to
future employers.
Choosing a Career Track
At Masterschool, we understand that career decisions evolve as you learn.
That's why all of our programs are designed with personalization and
flexibility in mind. Technical aptitude, early performance, skills, and
professional goals are carefully evaluated to align you with a career path that
maximizes your potential for success in the workforce. Remember, your initial
career choice is not set in stone.
Our goal at Masterschool is to help students find a career path where they
will thrive, even if that means making adjustments along the way.
Start, Explore, Decide
Some start with a clear goal, while other students prefer to start
more flexibly in the School of Software Engineering and decide later.
We accommodate both approaches.
Shared Foundations
All students within the School of Software Engineering complete the
same foundational training. This common ground allows you to make
informed decisions about your specialization later on.
Room for Change
Set on Web Development? Great! But if you discover that another
career path better suits your skills as you learn more about the field,
you are free to pivot. Our program is designed to support your growth
and and your interests, even if they change.
Diverse Career Options
We offer a range of career tracks to match a range of skillsets and
learning styles. Whether you are more analytical, creative, or technical
and detail-oriented, you will find a path that leverages your strengths.
Guided Decision-Making
Students advance through the program gaining insights into different
specializations and meeting industry professionals from different
fields, to help them understand the day-to-day. This allows for a well-
informed decision regarding the a career choice that best fits each
individual student.
Comparison Table
Each career track is designed to prepare you for a high-demand, high-salary
role with strong long-term growth potential. Some students choose their
path from day one, while others begin with Foundations and select their
specialization later. If you’re unsure which direction to take, this table can help
you understand the key differences and find the track that fits your goals.
Career Path What you’ll do Concepts & Technologies
AI Engineering
GenAI Engineer, Build and optimize AI Prompt engineering,
Prompt Engineer, systems using prompts, LLM fine-tuning, Python,
Software Engineer tools, and model-based OpenAI/Claude/Gemini
applications. APIs, NLP, LangChain.
Cloud Engineer, Set up and manage AWS, IaC with Terraform,
Engineering
Cloud Administrator, cloud infrastructure to Docker, EC2, S3, IAM,
Cloud SysAdmin ensure scalable, secure CI/CD, Cloud Security
Cloud
systems.
QA Engineer, Design and execute Test automation with
Engineering
Test Automation functional and Selenium, STLC, Test
Engineer automated tests to Design, DOM and XPath,
ensure software works API testing
QA
flawlessly
Backend Engineer, Build and secure [Link] or Python,
Engineering
Software Engineer, websites behind-the- SQL/NoSQL, RESTful
Backend
Python Developer scenes using logic APIs, Authentication,
and databases. Docker, Microservices
Career track
Intro to AI Engineering
Immerse yourself in the emerging field of Generative AI, mastering the
integration of AI models with Python. Showcase your expertise by building
and deploying an AI-powered back-end project, incorporating API integration
with AI models, databases, and data preprocessing.
Introduction to Generative AI and NLP
Understand how GenAI and NLP work, including transformers,
language tasks, and real-world applications.
GenAI Models Integration
Connect to models like ChatGPT using APIs, prompts, and key-
based access.
Prompt Engineering
Create effective prompts using zero-shot, few-shot, and Chain of
Thought techniques.
Prompt Design & LLM Evaluation
Define and compare prompt strategies to improve system
performance.
Backend & API Development
Build AI-powered APIs using FastAPI or Flask.
Structured Output Handling
Format LLM outputs with function calls, JSON, and schema
validation.
Technologies
OpenAI API LangChain Gemini API
FastAPI PostgreSQL Claude API
Career track
Intro to Cloud Engineering
Focus on scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions; Prepare for AWS
certification; Develop and implement cloud infrastructure using AWS
services, S3 storage, RDS, and CDK, with a focus on security, automations,
and best practices.
Identity, Access Management & Cloud Security
Control access with IAM and secure cloud environments using best
practices and compliance standards.
Basic AWS Compute Services
Run scalable apps with AWS EC2.
AWS Blob Storage (S3, Buckets)
Store and manage data in the cloud using Amazon S3 buckets
and objects.
AWS Database (RDS)
Use Amazon RDS to run and scale managed relational databases
like PostgreSQL.
AWS Resources and Cost Management
Track usage and control AWS costs with tools like Cost Explorer
and Budgets.
Containerized Applications with Docker
Build and run portable apps using Docker containers.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Automate cloud setup with Terraform.
Technologies
AWS EC2 Terraform
AWS S3 AWS IAM
AWS Certified Cloud
Practitioner (optional)
Docker Amazon RDS
Career track
Intro to QA Engineering
Create comprehensive and efficient testing solutions and develop and
implement automated testing solutions with Python using Selenium. You will
also study to achieve ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
certification, recognized as a prerequisite to many entry level jobs in the field
of testing. To become certified, you will need comprehensive understanding
of the concepts used in the testing domain worldwide.
Fundamentals of Testing in the SDLC
Learn testing principles and how testing fits into the softwar
development lifecycle.
Test Design Techniques
Apply black-box, white-box, and experience-based methods to
design effective test cases.
Requirements Analysis & Test Case Development
Turn requirements into structured, detailed test cases for accurate
defect detection.
Intro to Test Automation with Selenium
Automate browser tasks with Selenium using core commands and
selectors.
Test Execution & Reporting
Run tests, track results, and report issues to assess software
readiness.
Technologies
Selenium Xpath
Pytest Document
ISTQB® Certified Tester
Object Model Foundation Level
Postman (optional)
Career track
Intro to Back-end Engineering
Specialize in the art of creating robust and secure APIs that handle big data.
Create and deploy your own server-side project online, implementing
database, authentication, data validation and testing.
API Development with Python
Design and build efficient RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI,
leveraging Python’s flexibility and integrating with tools like
SQLAlchemy.
Relational Databases with PostgreSQL
Design schemas, write SQL queries, and connect PostgreSQL
databases to your Python applications using SQL Alchemy.
Authentication with JWT
Secure your APIs using JSON Web Tokens for user authentication
and session management.
Data Validation & Sanitization
Protect your app by validating and sanitizing inputs to prevent
injection attacks and ensure data integrity.
API Documentation with Swagger
Create interactive, user-friendly API docs using Swagger to
streamline collaboration and integration.
Technologies
FlaskAPI Github Actions JWT
PostgreSQL
Career
Support 1:1 guidance at every
stage of your job search.
Career Support to get hired fast.
At Masterschool, landing a job is the ultimate goal. That’s why
our comprehensive Career Support system equips students
with everything they need for job search success.
Career Sprint:
Be Job-Ready, Early
A two-week intensive program helps students
establish a digital presence and network before
completing their training.
Build and refine résumés and LinkedIn profiles
Learn how to stand out to recruiters
Gain networking strategies to open doors in
the industry
Supportive Career
Success Advisors
CSAs are dedicated job search experts guiding
students at every step.
1:1 coaching to set goals, improve applications,
and stay motivated
Tailored advice for résumés, pitches, interview
prep, and job applications
Expertise in using platforms like LinkedIn and
StepStone to land jobs faster
Career Group Sessions
Engaging workshops, led by CSAs to cover key
job search topics:
Speed Apply: submit multiple applications,
live together
Networking crash course: find events,
connect with recruiters
Interview prep: master HR screenings, &
technical rounds
Mindset: stay motivated and resilient
Prep Meeting Practice with
Industry Experts
1:1 prep meetings with experienced professional
mentors help students excel in:
HR screenings, technical interviews, behavioral
assessments
Home assignments & hiring manager
discussions
Industry-specific job application strategies
Job Search Platform
The Masterschool Campus platform transforms
into a Career Hub, offering:
Job Board with hand-picked opportunities
Resource Library with expert job search
materials
Resume & Cover Letter Builder for tailored
applications
“Taking the leap was challenging, since I was
missing the relevant training and skills to work
in the tech industry. Masterschool was the
perfect choice for me.”
Patricia Sedó, Onlyfy
