21 Best Coding Bootcamps in Chicago
Featured Chicago coding bootcamps
Thinkful
Thinkful is an online school that equips students for new careers by offering online, fast-paced, job-ready programs in software engineering, data science, data analytics, and design.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Online, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Washington
Top Review:
An unforgettable learning experience
This is it! One of the best online coding courses I've ever done. The curriculum blows my mind. I love how detailed and informative it is. They clearly put a lo...read more
Review By: Anonymous
Flatiron School
Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, and UX/UI Design in NYC, Brooklyn, Washington D.C., London, Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, and Online.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, New York City, New York City, Online, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington
Top Review:
Amazing program, amazing people
I took the online full stack web development program and had a great experience. I was brand new to coding when I enrolled and the program and now I can say th...read more
Review By: Anonymous
General Assembly
General Assembly offers short and long courses in web and mobile development, product management, data science and more, online and in-person, across 15 campuses in 4 continents.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Online, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Stamford, Sydney, Washington
Top Review:
Art director incorporating UX to become a better designer. Loved the experience. I would recommend it to anyone... with a caveat.
Understand that this program is only 10 weeks. A lot is crammed into the curriculum, and a lot is left out of it as well. Understand that you need to put in 10...read more
Review By: Anonymous
Coding Dojo
Coding Dojo is a unique coding bootcamp that teaches three full technology stacks in a single 14-week program.
LOCATIONS: Boise, Chicago, Dallas, Hybrid (Online & In-person), Los Angeles, Oakland, Online, Orange County, San Francisco, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Tulsa, Washington
Andrew says:
Tulsa Onsite
The program is intense. Be prepared to commit the time (80+hrs/wk) and energy. You will get out of the program what you put in. I averaged around 84hrs a week t...read more
Review By: Andrew
Fullstack Academy
Fullstack Academy offers full-time and part-time immersive software engineering bootcamps and cyber security bootcamps, with campuses in New York City, Chicago, and online.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, New York City, Online
Jon Kurinsky says:
Very Much Worth the Investment
Prior to attending Fullstack's full-time immersive web development program in Chicago, I'd worked in logistics and operations within the publishing industry for...read more
Review By: Jon Kurinsky
BrainStation
BrainStation offers full-time and part-time courses in data science, design, development, marketing, and product in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, Boston, and through an Online Live platform.
Sandy says:
User Experience Full Time Diploma Course
I just recently finished the User Experience Full time diploma course at BrainStation last summer 2019 and to sum it up in one sentence “one of the best ex...read more
Review By: Sandy
Actualize
Actualize is a 12-week software development bootcamp in Chicago and online throughout the US, offering both part-time and full-time options.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, New York City, Online, San Francisco
Tehilla says:
amazing bootcamp experience
I have had a really incredible experience at Actualize. I started the bootcamp with no background or experience on coding or web development. The amount that I ...read more
Review By: Tehilla
Product School
Product School, a technology business school, offers part-time courses in product management, data analytics, coding, digital marketing, UX design, and product leadership to professionals at 20 campuses in the US, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and live online. The curriculum contains a healthy mix of hands-on projects, group exercises, case studies, and interview prep, plus access to a network of alumni, mentors, and job opportunities. Both on-site and online courses are taught by senior-level product managers who work at technology companies such as Google, Facebook, PayPal, Airbnb, LinkedIn, and Netflix.
LOCATIONS: Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Denver, London, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, New York City, Online, Orange County, San Francisco, Seattle, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto
KatB says:
Excellent PM Course
Excellent accelerated PM Course! I enjoyed this course, it included lots of case studies, and hands on work which is the best way for me to learn. The instruc...read more
Review By: KatB
Designation
Designation is a 24-week program specializing in the fields of UX and UI design with the primary goal to turn you into a hireable candidate for innovative and tech-focused companies.
Tom says:
Embark on the Journey
Designation was very much like what I’ve read about the archetype of the hero’s journey in the works of Joseph Campbell. Designation was a departure from the or...read more
Review By: Tom
Coding Temple
Coding Temple offers 10-week, full-stack coding bootcamps and data science bootcamps with campuses in Chicago, Boston, and live online.
LOCATIONS: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Online, Schaumburg, Washington
Laura Rivera says:
Great Bootcamp Experience
At coding temple, I just finished their 10 week full stack course. I received so much support from both my teacher and my cohort. The bootcamp was challenging a...read more
Review By: Laura Rivera
Metis
Metis offers data science training via 12-week full-time immersive bootcamps, part-time online bootcamp prep courses, and corporate training programs, with campuses in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle. The Metis Data Science Bootcamp is designed and taught by industry practitioners and covers Python, Bash, algorithms, linear regression, machine learning, NLP, databases, and interactive data visualization.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, Chicago, New York City, Online, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington
Scott says:
Excellent school for a transition into data science
The Decision Deciding to transition my career from mechanical engineering and robotics to pursue data science was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made...read more
Review By: Scott
First Step Coding
First Step Coding offers an 8-week, part-time full-stack development course in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and online.
LOCATIONS: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Online, San Francisco, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Washington
Scott Neiger says:
Fast-paced learning with a solid structure for understanding the basics
I've worked in SaaS tech support for a few years, and have slowly been introduced to code various concepts by virtue of doing my job. Over the years I've built ...read more
Review By: Scott Neiger
Northwestern Boot Camps
Northwestern Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time, or 24-week, part-time web development courses, 24-week, part-time data science and cybersecurity courses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois.
Syeda Ahmed says:
Valuable experience
I graduated in computer science in 2004 but didn’t really work in the field. Now I wanted to pursue my career again and needed a fresh start. Northwestern boot ...read more
Review By: Syeda Ahmed
Data Science Dojo
Data Science Dojo is a 1-week, full-time data science course provider based in Redmond, WA and holds classes in cities around the world.
Erika Rasmussen says:
Huge boost to my learning
This one-week course is the absolutely best jumpstart to my data studies that I could possibly have taken. I am so excited to go home and dive more deeply into ...read more
Review By: Erika Rasmussen
Grace Hopper Program
The Grace Hopper Program is a 17-week, immersive software engineering program for women with no upfront tuition cost in New York City (13-weeks of the course will be on campus).
LOCATIONS: Chicago, New York City, Online
Allison Geismar says:
Great Experience
I am so happy with this program! Yes, it's expensive. But if you're serious about doing a career switch this is worth it. They provided great academic and caree...read more
Review By: Allison Geismar
Evolve Security Academy
Evolve Security Academy offers two 16-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp options.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Top Review:
Game Changer
My experience at Evolve Academy far exceeded my expectations. I applied to the program looking to upgrade my technical knowledge and embark on a new career in c...read more
Review By: Anonymous
Code Platoon
Code Platoon is a 14-week, full-time coding bootcamp located in Chicago, IL specifically designed for veterans and military spouses.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Holly Burd says:
Code Platoon is the only option for veterans and spouses!
CodePlatoon covers everything to help you build your first web application. You learn a lot of tools, JavaScript. Python, React, Django, SQL and are given a lo...read more
Review By: Holly Burd
Promotable
Promotable offers a part-time, 6-week course in data science and data analytics in Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, and San Francisco, CA.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, San Francisco, Singapore, Washington
Dannie says:
Fantastic Data Science Experience
I attended Promotable's Data Jump Start and learned a TON about data analytics. Specifically - the skill that I'll use most moving forward is the ability to tel...read more
Review By: Dannie
Codecademy Pro Intensive
Codecademy Pro Intensive is the online, intensive, paid offering from Codecademy.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City
Melanie says:
Pro Intensive feels a scam
My main issue with this is that with pro intensive you get access to less modules/learning material than you do with Pro. Pro intensive costs more. Upon complai...read more
Review By: Melanie
Code Chicago
Code Chicago offers a series of 12-week programming courses at Chicago's innovation center, Blue1647.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Data Science for Social Good
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Data Science for Social Good summer fellowship is a program through the University of Chicago that allows aspiring data scientists to work on real world problems in the fields of education, health, energy, and more.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
