So you want to land a job after coding bootcamp? The statistics are on your side – 73% of bootcampers report being employed as developers after graduation. But did you know that many coding bootcamps go one step further and offer a job guarantee? We’ve put together a list of in-person and online coding bootcamps in the USA and around the world which offer guaranteed job placement. And don’t get caught off guard by the details – we’ve also included specifics about job guarantee tuition refunds, conditions, and tips to help you work out if a job guarantee coding bootcamp is right for you.
What is a coding bootcamp job guarantee?
A number of coding bootcamps offer a full or partial tuition refund if you are not able to find a job within a set amount of time after you graduate. But be aware that job guarantees usually have extensive conditions, including a minimum number of job applications per week, and no turned down job offers – make sure you read all the terms and conditions!
Some coding bootcamps offer guaranteed employment or apprenticeships with their parent company, and other bootcamps don’t get paid until the student finds a job.
7 Coding Bootcamps with the Best Job Guarantees
You should expect to see more job guarantees from online schools than in-person bootcamps. Check out the comprehensive list of coding bootcamp job guarantees below:
Why choose a coding bootcamp with guaranteed job placement?
There are a number of reasons to choose a coding bootcamp which offers a job guarantee:
- You want assurance that you’ll get assistance in finding a job
- You are worried about investing in a bootcamp and not finding a job
- You cannot afford to be unemployed after bootcamp
- You have heard stories of other students who have not found jobs after bootcamp
What to watch out for when you see a “job guarantee”
- Is the school guaranteeing you a job or a job offer?
- Do you understand all of the graduation requirements (ie. final exams, project work, time commitment)?
- Are you able to repeat a section of the course or even the entire course?
- Are job search requirements clear? (ie. networking, proof of minimum # applications, time limit, reporting back to the bootcamp careers team)
- Does the school count contract, part-time, non-developer, non-technical, or the school’s own job offers as “offers?” Can those void the guarantee?
- Are you being guaranteed a full or partial refund?
- Are there any prerequisites to be eligible for the job guarantee? (ie. city you live in, English skills, college degree, age etc)
7 Bootcamps With Job Guarantees
1. 4Geeks Academy
4Geeks Academy offers a Full Stack Coding Bootcamp and a Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp at in-person campuses in the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe as well as online. The 4Geeks Academy job guarantee states that graduates who do not land a job within six months of graduation receive a full refund on tuition.
Length: 9 weeks full-time
Price: $9,999 (tuition varies depending on location and course)
Locations: Multiple locations worldwide including Miami, Toronto, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Lisbon.
Alumni reviews of the 4Geeks Academy Job Guarantee are largely positive. For example, Tomas Fuentes explains in his 4Geeks Academy review, "I enrolled... with zero programming experience, [so] naturally I was feeling kind of insecure with the journey I was about to start, but the minute I stepped into the class, I received all the help that I could've ask for. They were (and still are even after I graduated) always willing to help, from a coding related question to how to improve your CV... They even helped me land my first job a little less than a month after I graduated."
2. TrueCoders
TrueCoders offers a Job Guarantee that includes lifetime, unlimited 1:1 career support until you’re hired. After training thousands of students, they’ve built a proven framework to help you land your first tech role – and their support continues until you do. To qualify, students must have U.S. work authorization, pass the Entry Test, maintain 95% attendance, complete an exit interview, and attend 40+ Career Services meetings. Terms and conditions apply; see the enrollment agreement for full details.
Length: 45 weeks
Price: $10,000
Locations: Online (Live or Self-Paced)
3. CareerFoundry
CareerFoundry is an online mentored coding bootcamp with a job guarantee.The CareerFoundry Job Guarantee states that students will find a job in your new career within 6 months of graduating, or get your money back. However, there are specific Guarantee Conditions:
- Complete 100% of the program
- Complete a careers services questionnaire
- Create updated resume and online resume profiles
- Complete one call with a personal placement specialist, and check in bi-weekly via email
- Demonstrate skills through projects, Github, and portfolio improvements
- Proof of at least 15 job applications
Length: 6 months
Price: $4000
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of CareerFoundry point out that the Job Guarantee was a major reason that they chose CareerFoundry. However, other reviews also point out that the requirements to qualify for the job guarantee are overwhelming.
4. Springboard
Springboard is a flexible, online bootcamp that is mentor-driven and offers a job guarantee. The Springboard Money Back Guarantee states that if you put in the work and don't land a job, you'll get a refund. There are many terms that apply and eligibility requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Successful completion of all mandatory coursework, core projects and career development tasks
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Fulfill all post-completion job search requirements — regular networking, job applications and interviewing
Length: ~6 months
Price: ~$14,000
Locations: Online
In Springboard reviews, Regina Bauernschmidt says that the Money Back Guarantee at Springboard gives peace of mind and Danielle Medeiros points out that "Having the job guarantee was a nice bonus safety net, and was something that would keep me accountable."
5. Jigsaw Labs
Jigsaw Labs is a backend engineering and data engineering bootcamp delivered live and online.
The Jigsaw Labs Money Back Guarantee states that your tuition will be refunded if you do not receive a salary of $70,000+ within 9 months of graduating.
Length: 30 weeks
Price: $9,500
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of the Jigsaw Labs Job Guarantee point out that the guaranteed internship is a big selling point. As Wayne Banks says, "Enrolling in the program guarantees you an internship that will jumpstart your portfolio and give you experience for your resume, which is HARD to come by."
6. Coding Temple
Coding Temple is an online technical training provider that offers pathways in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Quality Assurance. Coding Temple's Money-Back Guarantee Program outlines that if you do not receive a qualifying job offer within 270 days of your job-seeking start date, you will be eligible for full tuition reimbursement. There are quite a few requirements to be eligible for the Coding Temple guarantee.
Length: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Flex
Price: ~$16,000
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of the Coding Temple Job Guarantee point out that if you can meet the requirements of the job guarantee, it will pay off. Loc Tran says "I chose this bootcamp because it's one of the shortest timeframes out there and they offer a money back guarantee. It's real - but it's pretty hard to achieve IMO. Just know that while there are horror stories out there about some bootcamps, Coding Temple is legit. It's very expensive, but I feel proud that I did it. I will never regret investing in an education."
7. TripleTen
Length: 20-46 week online
Price: ~$7,000
Locations: Online
In her review of TripleTen, Dina Saadeh said she chose TripleTen because "it was cost-effective, it's expertise and curriculum was rated highly, and because they guarantee job placement in your field...Six months into the program, I could say that this program definitely provides a solid foundation of training in data science."
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Are there any bootcamps with online courses that have a job guarantee for someone looking for remote work? I live about 5 hours away from the closes major metropolitan area and moving is not something I want to do right now.
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ReplyHi Nicole, We just did a bit of research on this and it looks like Lambda School and Thinkful offer income share agreements (you don't pay until you land a job) to anyone in the US and Canada, no matter if you live near a big city or not. I think Microverse has a similar policy, and accepts students from all over the world. If you want to compare schools with income share agreements, check out our Guide to Coding Bootcamps with Income Share Agreements and Deferred Tuition. Good luck!
From what I'm finding on the Thinkful site, they do require one to live in certain metro areas. Thanks for the other two though; alas, neither have terms I'm happy with. Especially Microverse. They make no income guarantee, the cost is an exorbitant $15000, and you have to start paying as soon as you're earning what amounts to less than federal minimum wage.
Well good work on carefully comparing all the terms and conditions before committing! I just had a quick look at the Flatiron School money-back guarantee terms, and it looks like they no longer have a metro area requirement, and it mentions remote work. Flatiron School has an online program which is also $15,000.
Thank you. I hope this discussion helps others as well. I've checked out Flatiron, and it's seeming to be the best option of them all: published outcomes, cost under $10,000 for the self-paced version, a regionally non-restrictive guarantee. If I decide to go a formal bootcamp route, I think it will be this one.
How does udacity and treehouse stack up against traditional coding bootcamps in terms of job placement
Are there any bootcamps with job guarantee for people who do not have an IT background ?
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ReplyYes! Most coding bootcamps do not require an IT background. Most of them just require you to do a bit of self-learning before you apply. Examples are: Flatiron School, and Thinkful. If you want to start learning some introductory coding, check out this guide to learning to code before bootcamp. Good luck!
If I sign up for a bootcamp based in the US, and am a Canadian citizen, could I find a job in Canada or will I have to move to the states?
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ReplyHi Aditya, Some coding bootcamps will help you find a job in whichever city you choose. However, many US bootcamps with job guarantees have terms and conditions which specify which cities they will help you find a job in, and those are usually US cities. But once you have learned the skills you need to get a job, theoretically, you should be able to go out and find a job on your own, wherever you choose. Most bootcamps provide help with resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interviewing skills, which will be applicable in the US and Canada. Good luck!
Are there bootcamps more centered around software dev instead of around web dev? Like C# instead of java?
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ReplyYes there are a number of bootcamps which teach C# including Coding Dojo, The Tech Academy, Sabio, Code Fellows, Tech Elevator, Coding Temple, and Holberton School. Or check out this list of more schools which offer C#/.NET.
Thank you. Another question if you dont mind.
Is there any resource to help determine *what* I should pursue? I have interests in coding as well as data. So I'm not sure if I could look more into software dev or data science. Im not sure the job prospects of either, nor what a day in the life of either is like. Thank you.
Sure, you can check out our Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Coding Bootcamp, Ultimate Guide to Data Science Bootcamps, and perhaps also this Guide to Learning Cybersecurity. Here are some examples of jobs you can land after bootcamp. I recommend you browse the hundreds of helpful articles in our Resources section, and read alumni Q&As on our blog for more useful advice! Good luck!
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Is there any boot camp in pl/sql or DBA with job placement guaranteed
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ReplyHi Rema, Holberton School in San Francisco (and new campus opening in Connecticut in 2019) covers a lot of different languages and technologies, including SQL and a lot of DevOps concepts. It offers an income sharing agreement (ISAs) where you don't pay back tuition until you find a job – which is basically a job guarantee. You can find other bootcamps which offer ISAs or deferred tuition in our Guide to ISAs and Deferred Tuition blog post. Good luck!
Is there any bootcamp in San Diego, CA, US
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ReplyHey! Yes there are a number of San Diego coding bootcamps, including Origin Code Academy, and Learn Academy. UC San Diego also offers a coding bootcamp. I don't believe any of those have job guarantees, but they all provide career guidance and support when you graduate. Good luck!
Hello, I'm interested in UX Designer position. Are there bootcamps that would guarantee UX Job ?.
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ReplyHi Sayed, CareerFoundry is an online bootcamp which offers a UX Design bootcamp with a job guarantee. All the best!
Hi, I come from a support background with absolutely no coding experience. I'm also in my early forties and looking for a career change. Obviously I'm interested in coding but intimidated due to the aforementioned. Seeking opinions. Thanks so much.
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ReplyHey Aaron, this career change is definitely possible for you. We've talked to many other later-stage career changers (with no coding experience) who have learned to code and found success. Here are some examples: Greg worked with servers and ice carving machines for 17 years before learning to code and finding a job after The Software Guild ; Diane was a chemical engineer then stay-at-home-mom before learning to code at We Can Code IT; Amanda was a special education teacher for 10 years before switching careers via Tech Elevator; Shane worked in manufacturing for 10 years before attending Coder Foundry and finding a great job. Good luck!
Absolutely appreciate the response, thank you.
May I ask If I am not an English native Speaker which bootcamp can I apply?(I am the U.S citizen).
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ReplyHi Albert, Most bootcamps in the US do require students to have a strong command of English. However, there may be bootcamps which are willing to accept students who need a little more help. I would contact the bootcamps you are interested in, and chat with them so they can assess if your English is strong enough for the bootcamp. Good luck!
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