The MOST Comprehensive Coding Pathway That
Turns Motivated Learners Into Job-Ready
Developers 

Structured to take you from zero to a confident programmer.
WITHOUT the bootcamp or university debt.
Learn more in a few months than most universities cover in a whole degree. 

Why Most People Who Start Learning to Code
Struggle to Finish 

It’s easy to get pulled into tutorials, cheap courses, and even $15K+ bootcamps that promise big results.

You spend weeks grinding through videos, copying projects, and feeling busy... but never quite sure if you’re getting closer to real skills.

After a while, the doubts set in. You wonder if you’re good enough, or if the gaps you feel are your fault because you think you're too old.

But in reality, they’re not.


That's because most online paths only give you pieces, and not a foundation. They tend to rush you through tools without teaching you how to think like a developer.

Many bootcamps cost more than a used car and still leave students trying to fill in the gaps after they graduate.

So, if you’ve been spinning in circles, it’s not because you weren’t trying, but because you were set up without a real system to succeed.

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And that's why we created the Skill Foundry Pathway to solve that. 

Every month, we review, update, and expand the curriculum… so what you learn here doesn’t go stale the minute the industry changes direction.

WHAT OUR LEARNERS HAVE TO SAY:

#got a job| #well explained | #built a solid foundation | #best course i've taken| #loved this course

"I’m forever grateful for Skill Foundry’s community and learning contents because I managed to secure a software developer role even while still learning.

 And BTW, I don’t have a CS degree. "

Jiantao Zhang
"The course structure is great, no frills, no marketing, straight to the point, you can tell Eric has actually been in the industry and done the things he’s teaching… Hands down, one of the best programming courses I’ve taken."

Austin Bachurski
Absolutely loved this course. It teaches everything you need to know from the basics of programming to object oriented programming concepts which a lot of other courses kinda skim over.


Thomas Roth
Meet Your Mentor

Eric Wise

Eric isn't just another online instructor, he's a veteran software architect, multi-time tech entrepreneur, and someone who's been in every corner of the industry from tech start ups, big corporations, and freelancing.

But what makes Eric truly special is his legendary ability to explain complex concepts in ways that actually stick.

As he puts it, his superpower is "explaining shit to people". And his learners agree.

  • He's a true programming polyglot - fluent in numerous languages and frameworks, giving you insights beyond just Python
  • He lives and breathes tech – from writing his first line of code at age 12 on a Commodore 64 to staying on the cutting edge today
  • He's taught thousands – from complete beginners who now work at Netflix and Toyota to senior professionals upskilling at Fortune 500 companies
  • He brings the perfect blend of expertise and approachability – with a great sense of humor that makes even difficult concepts click
When not mentoring, Eric creates beginner-friendly coding tutorials on his YouTube channel, games with his wife and two sons, and hangs out with his three corgis at home in Ohio.
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Forge Your Future: Skill Foundry's Developer Pathway

Embark on Skill Foundry's full-stack developer pathway, covering everything from C# and SQL to web design.  Learn the essential skills needed to build dynamic, data-driven applications and stunning websites, and transform your passion for coding into a thriving career with the most robust courses on the market!

Python & Mentorship: Programming in Python for Beginners 

Python is a beginner friendly programming language that is incredible popular for development, automation, data analytics, and when working with AI! In this course you'll get the core fundamentals to prepare you to achieve any Python career path.

  • Set up your computer like a real professional
  • Create coding projects from scratch
  • Test and Debug code with best practices 

Beginner C# and Mentorship: Programming in C#

Every programming journey starts with "Hello, World". This course covers the fundamentals of the C# language including: 

  • Installing Developer Tools
  • Types and Variables
  • Conditional Statements
  • Loops
  • Arrays


Intermediate C# & Mentorship: Object-Oriented Programming

This course introduces object-oriented programming concepts and techniques. Understanding these concepts is the first big hurdle in moving from hobbiest to professional. 

  • Defining classes and members
  • Inheritance
  • Interfaces
  • Dependency Injection
  • Class Libraries
  • Unit Testing

Beginner SQL & Mentorship: Structured Query Language

SQL is the language of relational databases and is not just for software developers. Data and Business professionals also benefit from knowing SQL. This course gets you started on the basics.

  • Reading database diagrams
  • Selecting data
  • Aggregating data
  • Modifying data


Intermediate C# & Mentorship: Collections, LINQ, and Database Interaction

This advanced C# course is where we introduce full-stack, data-driven applications.

  • Utilize Generic Collections to choose the optimal data structure for your application data.
  • Query collections using the powerful LINQ syntax.
  • Read and Write data to Files and Databases.
  • Interact with relational databases using ADO, Dapper, and Entity Framework.
  • Build N-Tier applications.

Beginner Frontend & Mentorship: HTML, CSS & JavaScript

To be a true full-stack developer you must be able to build a user interface. This course gives you the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript so that you can design and build interactive web pages.

  • Learn about how the internet and networks work.
  • Install and configure developer tools and extensions.
  • Organize page content with HTML.
  • Style page elements using custom CSS and frameworks.
  • Use JavaScript to build 4 simple browser-based games.

Intermediate C# and Mentorship: ASP.NET Core 

Dive deep into ASP.NET Core in this C# course, designed to equip you with the skills to host dynamic web applications and APIs. Learn to leverage this modern framework to create scalable, high-performance solutions for a global audience of over 5 billion online users.

  • Build RESTful APIs in ASP.NET Core.
  • Serve static and dynamic web pages in ASP.NET Core
  • Apply full-stack development to connect API and web pages to data stores.
What You Get:

Mentorship Plan - Complete Developer

This is the mentorship bundle of the Complete Developer Pathway.

Choose Your Complete Developer Pathway

Both of our learning paths are designed to build professional skills, real projects, and the confidence to walk into interviews with clarity. 

Community Plan Bundle

Ideal for self-driven learners who want deep, affordable training without hand-holding.

  • Access to a full curriculum developed by industry veterans (twice the depth of a typical coding bootcamp
  • Learn at your own pace with no artificial deadlines
  • Ongoing content updates — new  lessons, updated tools, and refined  projects — so you're always  learning skills that match what the  market actually uses     
  • Supportive Discord community with peer networking
  • Community support from the Skill Foundry team when you need it


Mentorship Plan Bundle

Ideal for learners who want expert guidance, fast progress, and structured accountability. 

  •  Everything in the Community Plan 
  • Assigned professional mentor with  real industry experience   
  • Personalized onboarding and learning roadmap tailored to your goals 
  • 1:1 coaching sessions with your mentor 
  • Detailed code reviews on all capstone projects
  • Private communication channels with your mentor 
  • Weekly office hours with the mentorship team 
  • Professional resume review and feedback 
  • Technical mock interview with personalized coaching