University Bootcamp Program

Train students like industry engineers.

Hands-on bootcamps that teach real-world engineering workflows—Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, prompt engineering, and AI agents. Taught by an industry practitioner with 15+ years of experience, currently a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft.

Hands-on projects
Industry-standard tools
Career-ready skills

Why this matters

Computer science programs teach theory. Employers expect practice. We bridge that gap.

#1

skill gap

Employers consistently rank practical workflow experience as the top gap in new CS graduates.

Day 1

readiness

Students learn the exact tools and processes used by engineering teams at top companies.

15+

years of experience

Your instructor brings real-world engineering leadership from Microsoft and the industry.

What students learn

A practical, project-based curriculum built around the tools and workflows used by professional engineering teams.

Azure DevOps Boards

Plan, track, and manage work using the same project management tools used by engineering teams at top companies.

Pull Requests & Code Reviews

Learn professional code review workflows, branch strategies, and collaborative development practices.

Visual Studio Code Workflows

Master the industry-standard editor with extensions, debugging, integrated terminals, and productivity shortcuts.

Azure DevOps Pipelines & CI/CD

Build, test, and deploy code automatically using continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.

Prompt Engineering

Craft effective prompts for AI models, understand context windows, and integrate AI tools into development workflows.

Introduction to AI Agents

Understand autonomous AI agents, tool use, orchestration patterns, and how they are transforming software engineering.

Learning outcomes

Students leave the program with skills they can demonstrate in interviews and apply on day one.

Plan and track work using Azure DevOps Boards with sprints and backlogs
Create, review, and merge pull requests following professional workflows
Configure and use Visual Studio Code for collaborative development
Build and deploy CI/CD pipelines that automate testing and deployment
Write effective prompts and integrate AI tools into engineering workflows
Understand AI agent architectures and their role in modern software development
Collaborate on codebases using branching strategies and version control best practices
Navigate professional engineering environments with confidence from day one

Taught by an industry practitioner

Your instructor brings 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including 5 years as a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft. Students learn from someone who uses these tools and workflows every day to ship production software.

15+ Years
Industry experience
Microsoft
Senior Software Engineer
Production
Real-world engineering

Who this is for

Designed for universities and academic programs that want to give students a competitive edge in the job market.

University Administrators

Enhance your institution's career readiness outcomes and industry partnerships.

Engineering Departments

Supplement academic curriculum with practical, industry-aligned training.

Career Readiness Teams

Equip students with the exact skills employers are hiring for today.

CS & Software Engineering Students

Bridge the gap between academic theory and professional engineering practice.

Flexible delivery formats

Choose the format that fits your academic calendar and program objectives.

Workshop

1-2 days

Intensive, focused sessions on specific topics. Ideal for conferences, career days, or department events.

Bootcamp

1-2 weeks

Comprehensive, multi-day program covering the full curriculum. Hands-on projects and real-world scenarios.

Custom Training

Flexible

Tailored sessions designed around your program's needs, timeline, and learning objectives.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about bringing the bootcamp to your university.

What prerequisites do students need?

Students should have basic programming knowledge in any language. No prior experience with Azure DevOps or CI/CD is required—we start from the fundamentals and build up.

Can the curriculum be customized for our program?

Absolutely. We work with your department to tailor the content, pace, and focus areas to align with your academic program and student skill levels.

Is this available for remote or hybrid delivery?

Yes. We offer in-person, remote, and hybrid delivery options. All formats include hands-on exercises with real tools and environments.

How many students can participate?

We typically work with cohorts of 15-40 students for optimal hands-on engagement. Larger groups can be accommodated with additional support.

Do students receive any certification?

Students receive a ValueSrv certificate of completion. The practical skills and portfolio projects they build are directly applicable to job interviews and professional work.

What tools and accounts are needed?

Students need a laptop with Visual Studio Code installed. We provide access to Azure DevOps environments and all necessary project resources for the duration of the program.

Ready to prepare your students for real-world engineering?

Let's discuss how the ValueSrv University Bootcamp can fit your program.