Bachelor's-level diploma in Ruby development

Fast-track yourself into a career as a Ruby developer with our bachelor’s-level diploma. Our quality partnerships and innovative method offer you the keys to success at the most cost-effective price.

Ruby developers write backend code in, of course, the programming language Ruby! This versatile and accessible language is a great choice for people starting out in development or for experienced developers looking to make a switch. Thanks to the Ruby on Rails framework, it's easy to build full websites from A to Z by using a few simple commands.

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By following the learning path "Ruby developer", you’ll learn an exciting new profession with great career prospects.

What’s more, you’ll find a job within six months of graduating or we’ll give you your money back!

What will I do?

• Creating Ruby programs from scratch
• Using the Ruby on Rails framework to create websites
• Deploying Rails applications
• Scaling Rails applications
• Bringing mock-ups to life in a beautiful and consistent manner
• Optimizing page loading time
• Communicating with front-end developers for information exchange across the application
• Using best practices to structure Ruby code
• Writing tests to ensure the site’s back-end accounts for all possible uses
• Ensuring the maintenance and growth of a site’s back-end

What will I learn?

• Write Ruby code
• Understand and implement object-oriented principles
• Build a website with the Ruby on Rails framework
• Deploy a Rails application
• Code a Ruby gem
• Write HTML and CSS
• Analyze a project and choose a technical solution
• Design technical architecture using UML diagrams
• Query a database that uses and stores information
• Write project documentation
• Optimize performance

How will I learn?

Projects
At OpenClassrooms, learning is project-driven because that’s the fastest way to become proficient. Projects offer hands-on experience so you can hit the ground running when you start your new job.

Mentorship
During your path, you will be allocated a mentor who will offer one-to-one support via weekly video conference sessions. This mentor will offer guidance on your projects, help define objectives and guide you until you reach them. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who are experts in their field and have experience in sharing their know-how with our students.

What certification will I get?

OpenClassrooms is a private distance learning institution registered with the Board of Education in France. OpenClassrooms grants its own degrees as well as those of other prestigious academic partners.

Upon completion of your studies and validation of your skills by an academic jury, you will earn a "Web developer (Développeur(euse) d’application)" bachelor's-level diploma, registered with the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP).
This diploma is at level 6 on the EQF (European Qualifications Framework). Thanks to the Bologna Process, signed by 50 countries, our bachelor's-level diploma is recognized by all participating countries, notably in Europe.

If you have questions about its equivalence in order to undertake further study, contact your university or master's program.

How much will I earn?

United Kingdom

• Beginner: £30,000 - £45,000
• More experienced: £45,000 - £100,000

This programme is accessible to all, but here are some recommendations:

• High school degree
• Good level of English
• Access to a computer (PC or Mac), headphones, a webcam, and a good internet connection

To earn the diploma, you’ll need to complete all projects and have them evaluated by your mentors. Your work will then be evaluated by a jury composed of professionals. Follow the courses offered in the path to prepare yourself for the projects.

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This path can prepare you for the following jobs:

• Ruby developer
• Ruby on Rails developer