Become an AI-Powered Full Stack Developer

More than certified. Become capable.

Build the portfolio, AI-powered development skills, and partner project experience to prove what you can do.

32 weeks Three connected learning phases
10 weeks Mentored partner project experience
No CS degree Built for motivated beginners
AI-powered Modern development workflows
1,200+ Graduates launched into tech

Career changers, beginners, and self-taught learners have used Mission Ready to move into tech.

4 in 5 Working in tech within 12 months

Job-seeking graduates are supported with portfolio, interview, and job search preparation.

300+ Industry partners

Build experience and networks through Mission Ready’s partner ecosystem.

Is this for me?

For people ready to build real project experience.

Built for motivated beginners, career changers, and self-taught developers.

You're likely a fit if...

  • No computer science degree.
  • Ready to commit to structured learning.
  • Want portfolio projects, not theory alone.
  • Want AI in your developer workflow from day one.

What you get with Mission Ready

  • Build-first learning.
  • Mentored in-work experience.
  • Career coaching and interview prep.
  • Micro-credential and diploma pathway options.

Industry partners

Our graduates have gone on to work with leading companies.

32-week pathway

Three phases, each with a job-readiness purpose.

Front end, full stack, then mentored in-work learning.

Phase 01

Full Stack Developer Accelerator

12 weeks building the foundations of modern full stack development.

  • HTML, CSS, TypeScript
  • React and component thinking
  • Responsive, accessible UI
  • AI-assisted development habits
Phase 02

AI-Powered Advanced Full Stack Developer Accelerator

10 weeks connecting front end, back end, data, deployment, and testing.

  • Node, APIs, and databases
  • Auth, security, and testing
  • Cloud deployment and monitoring
  • AI agents in the dev workflow
Phase 03

Mentored In-Work Learning Experience

10 weeks working in a partner environment on projects being shipped.

  • Partner team delivery
  • Weekly mentor code review
  • Capstone evidence for interviews
  • CV, portfolio, and interview coaching
NZ career outcomes

Prepare for AI-powered developer roles in NZ.

Salary ranges vary by region, employer, and experience. These bands are indicative NZ market ranges.

Junior Full Stack Developer

Contributes features, fixes bugs, and learns AI-assisted production team workflows.

$60k-$75k

Intermediate Developer

Owns fuller features and works across front end, back end, and product.

$90k-$120k

Senior Full Stack Developer

Leads delivery, improves systems, and mentors other developers.

$120k-$145k
The Mission Ready difference

Build the experience employers look for.

Employers don’t hire certificates. They hire proven experience.

Portfolio evidence

AI-powered full stack projects and technical stories that a hiring manager can inspect.

Partner experience

Work directly in partner environments on projects they are actually shipping.

AI-powered capability

Use AI-assisted coding workflows while still learning how software works.

Career support

CV, interview, portfolio, networking, and job-search support tied to the projects built.

Industry partners

Our graduates have gone on to work with leading companies.

Comparison

Why Mission Ready is different from a certificate-only course.

You are not just collecting course completion. You are building the evidence, experience, and network employers look for.

What you get
Mission Ready
Typical certificate
Project-based, build a real portfolio
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Mentored In-Work Learning Experience
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Direct intros to our hiring-partner network
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Tuition, payment plans & funding options
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Career coaching to get hired
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Recognised credentials, Diploma & Microcredential pathways
Outcomes-focused, we win when you're hired
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Graduate stories

Career changers have done this before.

You build real projects, get mentor feedback, and turn your work into a stronger employment story.

“The mentor feedback helped me understand how developers think, not just how to complete tutorials.”

Vishal Prakash · Software Developer

“The project work gave me something concrete to discuss when employers asked what I could build.”

Ruan de Klerk · Software Developer

“The in-work learning experience helped me understand how teams actually ship software.”

Ross Baker · Software Developer
Next step

Build the portfolio and experience to prove you can do the job.

If you are serious about moving into tech, start with a conversation about your goals, your current experience, and the pathway that gets you job-ready.

  • Check whether the 32-week AI-powered full stack pathway fits your goals
  • Understand the portfolio and partner project evidence you can build
  • Talk through funding, eligibility, and upcoming intake options
  • Leave with a clear next step toward a developer career

Start with a fit check.

Tell us where you are starting from and we will help map the right next step.

FAQ

Questions before you apply.

Quick answers before you connect with us.

Do I need a coding background?

No. The pathway is designed for motivated beginners, career changers, and self-taught developers who want structure and mentor feedback.

Is there a diploma pathway?

Yes. The pathway can connect to micro-credential and diploma options. An advisor can confirm the current credential route and eligibility.

How does the in-work learning experience help?

You work directly in a partner environment on projects they are actually shipping, building portfolio evidence, mentor-reviewed experience, and networking opportunities for your next developer role.

What happens after I finish? Do you help me get hired?

Yes. You get job search support that helps you turn your portfolio and partner project experience into a clear hiring story. Mission Ready supports graduates with CV and LinkedIn preparation, portfolio polish, interview practice, networking opportunities, and guidance on approaching roles through its industry partner ecosystem.

What funding options are available?

Funding and payment options depend on eligibility and programme pathway. A pathway conversation can help you understand the options and what to check before enrolling.