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What is the Build Carolina Academy?
The Build Carolina Academy is South Carolina’s home for tech skills training, career development, and lifelong learning.
Whether you're just getting started, building on what you already know, or upskilling for your next project, our Academy helps you learn the skills to launch, grow, and sustain a career in tech.
Explore our courses
Learn essential skills for today's tech industry.
Data Engineering
with AI
Learn to build scalable data pipelines, integrate AI solutions, and tackle real-world projects.
Software Development
Learn coding fundamentals and build real-world applications from the ground up.
Tech training with real outcomes
Build Carolina Academy graduates are contributing to tech teams across South Carolina and beyond. Whether you're changing careers or expanding your skills, our programs are designed to help you succeed.
What you can learn
Across our courses, you’ll build core and advanced skills in areas like:
Hands-on, project-based learning
Every concept is tied to real-world projects that simulate the kinds of challenges students will face in tech roles.
AI-enhanced skill development
Both web development and data engineering training integrate modern AI tools and workflows, preparing students for the future of work.
Problem-solving and collaboration
Students learn to work in teams, practice agile development, and sharpen critical thinking to tackle industry challenges.
Career-focused technical depth
Beyond fundamentals, the curriculum pushes mastery of tools and technologies that employers demand right now.
Adaptability and lifelong learning
Programs emphasize how to learn new technologies, making students resilient in a fast-changing industry.
Access to a statewide tech network
Direct connections to South Carolina tech employers, alumni, mentors, and partners who support career growth.
Support from working industry experts
Instructors are active professionals in tech fields, teaching students how things work in the real world.
Ongoing career acceleration
Resources don’t stop at graduation—graduates get continued access to workshops, hiring partners, and skills updates.
Build Skills, Fast.
Not ready for a full program? Dive into short, focused workshops designed for people who want quick, hands-on results.
“Build Carolina does amazing work providing education and career pathways in tech, and I wouldn't be where I am today without them.”
Software Engineer, Sios
“The decision that I made to enroll is one of the most important and bravest decisions that I’ve made in my life, and I'm very grateful for it. Five, ten years ago, I never would've thought I'd be able to have such a great job, a great career, and doing it all from my own home."
Software Developer
Tech training in South Carolina for every learner.
Build Carolina is committed to making technology education accessible to everyone. Through flexible, project-based learning, we empower learners to build careers in web development, programming, automation, UX, and more.
Our Academy is here to grow with you.
