Launch Your Software Development Career with FastTrack
Cook Systems is seeking motivated developers for FastTrack, our free, selective 8-week online program designed to prepare qualified participants for software development opportunities with Cook Systems clients.
FastTrack is built for developers who already have a technical foundation and are ready to take the next step. This is not an introductory coding program. Participants are expected to enter with programming experience and the ability to build software.
Our next cohort begins Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Why FastTrack?
Breaking into software development can be difficult, even when you already have the skills to build software—especially in a market where developers are increasingly expected to know how to work effectively with AI.
FastTrack helps close the gap between having a development foundation and being ready to contribute on a professional technology team.
Cook Systems is an IT consulting company that works with clients seeking technology talent. We invest in FastTrack because our goal is to develop qualified developers and help them go to work.
FastTrack operates on a high-trust model. There is no tuition, no income-share agreement, and no repayment agreement. In return, we ask participants to take the opportunity seriously: communicate, do the work, collaborate, respond to feedback, remain committed throughout the program, and give Cook Systems a fair opportunity after graduation to help connect you with client opportunities.
Learn more at allaboutfasttrack.com.
What You’ll Develop
FastTrack is an intensive, project-driven program that builds from backend development to frontend development and full-stack application development.
Technical areas include:
Java and object-oriented programming
Spring and Spring Boot
REST APIs and web services
SQL and relational databases
JavaScript and TypeScript
Angular
Git and collaborative development workflows
Testing, debugging, and code quality
Full-stack application development
Agile development practices
You’ll apply those skills through hands-on development, collaborative projects, technical assessments, and feedback.
FastTrack also prepares you for a development environment where generative AI is part of the developer toolkit. You’ll learn to use AI to support development work while building the judgment to evaluate its output and use it effectively and responsibly.
The program also incorporates career readiness and professional development focused on interviewing, communication, teamwork, and preparing to work in a professional client environment.
Who Should Apply?
FastTrack is selective and designed for developers with existing experience.
You may be a strong fit if you:
Have hands-on programming experience
Have built software applications or development projects
Have experience with Java or another object-oriented programming language
Have a foundation in frontend, backend, or web development
Want to expand your capabilities across the full development stack
Are comfortable being assessed on your technical skills
Work well with others and are receptive to feedback
Are serious about pursuing professional software development opportunities
Your experience may come from professional work, an internship, college coursework, a boot camp, technical training, or substantial independent projects.
FastTrack is not designed for candidates with no prior software development experience. You do not need to already be a full-stack developer—that is the gap FastTrack is designed to help you close.
What to Expect
Admission to FastTrack is selective, and applicants should expect a screening process that evaluates whether they have the technical foundation needed to succeed in the program.
Once admitted, participants should expect to devote approximately 25–30 hours per week for 8 weeks to instruction, assignments, assessments, projects, collaboration, and career preparation.
If you have already invested in becoming a developer and are ready to strengthen your skills and pursue the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Learn more at allaboutfasttrack.com.
Additional Details
Workplace Setting: Hybrid #LI-HybridJob Type: ContractSeniority Level: Entry LevelJob Function: Information Technology
The benefits listed below are available once candidates are hired and placed with a client through Cook Systems.
