22 Best Coding Bootcamps in Chicago
Thinkful
Thinkful is a new type of online school offering fast-paced, job-ready programs in web development, data science, 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
Alexander Dawson says:
The thinkful full stack flex program has been such a good fit for me as I am able to continue working while completing the program on my down time.
Some of the pros for me is being able to schedule times that work for me since my goal was also to continue to work alongside the program. I also really like be...read more
Review By: Alexander Dawson
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, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and Online.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, New York City, New York City, Online, Seattle, Washington
Justin says:
Outstanding coding bootcamp
Speaking as a graduate, this is an outstanding coding bootcamp for several reasons: 1) Their full stack web development curriculum gives you everything you n...read more
Review By: Justin
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. Focusing on the most relevant and in-demand skills across data, design, business, and technology, General Assembly is confronting a skills gap through best-in-class instruction and providing access to opportunities in tech. General Assembly offers a breadth of different course offerings and classes range from full-time immersive courses for learners that want to switch to a new career, to part-time courses for learners that are looking to improve their career trajectory by acquiring a new skill set, and mentor-led online circuits for a more flexible way to acquire foundational skills.
To apply for an immersive bootcamp, applicants need to submit an online application, then connect with a General Assembly admissions representative who will evaluate whether the course is a fit for an applicant's experience and goals.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York City, Online, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Stamford, Sydney, Washington
Top Review:
Great school!
Hi, I graduated from General Assembly's Web Development Immersive Bootcamp in June of 2018.They offerred amazing support and great lessons in how to build we...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, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Tulsa, Washington
Joseph says:
Perspective
Coding Dojo... If you don't have any coding experience i encourage you to learn on your own especially if you have an idea of what languages you may or will...read more
Review By: Joseph
Fullstack Academy
Fullstack Academy is an immersive web development bootcamp with campuses in New York City, Chicago, and online through a synchronous, remote platform. Fullstack's 13-week to 28-week courses with advanced curriculum of JavaScript-oriented technologies prepares students for top development jobs at tech firms and startups. In addition to full-stack JavaScript, the curriculum teaches computer science topics including compiler theory, logic gates, and building an operating system.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, New York City, Online
Matt D. says:
One of the Best Decisions of My Life
Fullstack was great! One of the best educational experiences of my life. The instructors are clear, approachable, and genuinely care about their students. It's ...read more
Review By: Matt D.
Product School
Product School offers part-time courses in product management, data analytics, coding, digital marketing and blockchain to professionals across 15 campuses worldwide and live online.
LOCATIONS: Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Denver, London, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, New York City, Online, Orange County, San Francisco, Seattle, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto
ARUN PRASAD JAGANATHAN says:
Great course to break into Product!
Taking Product School's PM course has been one of my best career decisions so far! Switching careers, when you are already well established in your current role...read more
Review By: ARUN PRASAD JAGANATHAN
BrainStation
BrainStation offers full-time and part-time courses in data, design, development, marketing, and product in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, Boston, and through an Online Live platform.
AO says:
Digital Marketing - Accelerated
Shannon Thorndyke is an angel in real life. Coming into the digital marketing course I already had some background knowledge on the core concepts but Shannon fi...read more
Review By: AO
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
Derek Smith says:
Actualize Boot Camp Success
Actualize gives you the support to learn to code and then gets you ready to apply to jobs with confidence. That is exactly what I was looking for a change of c...read more
Review By: Derek Smith
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 is a 10-week, full-stack coding bootcamp in Chicago that focuses on ASP.NET, MVC, Python and JavaScript.
LOCATIONS: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Schaumburg, Washington
Tara says:
Great experience!
Before Coding Temple, I was an Applications Systems Analyst. I had 1-2 years experiences in occasional coding and wanted to learn about Data Science and Web dev...read more
Review By: Tara
Metis
Metis offers data science training via 12-week full-time immersive bootcamps, evening part-time professional development courses, online resources, and corporate programs in various US cities.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, Chicago, New York City, Online, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington
Andrew says:
The fastest way to superpowers
Core data science (and I mean rigorous statistical analysis and predictive modeling), felt so out of reach before Metis. There's so many resources for learning ...read more
Review By: Andrew
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
Eugene Chang says:
Great "First Step" into Coding
Took an online course and learned a lot during the whole program. I recommend it for anyone whos trying to dip their toes into computer programming. This co...read more
Review By: Eugene Chang
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.
Kalin Yanev says:
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 courses, and 24-week, part-time cybersecurity courses on the Evanston or Chicago, Illinois campuses.
Saira Jahangir says:
Data Science
I'm respectively a medical professional with no prior analytic or coding experience. While working in clinical research for a few successful years, I got fascin...read more
Review By: Saira Jahangir
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
aleksandra shineleva says:
Evolve Security Academy
Evolve Security Academy offers a 17-week cybersecurity bootcamp in Chicago, IL and a 15-week remote live-online cybersecurity bootcamp.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Brandon Brown says:
Awesome class
The Evolve Security Practical Penetration Testing class was very informative and fun. I had some knowledge going in to the class but still learned a wealth of p...read more
Review By: Brandon Brown
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
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Nucamp
Nucamp is a part-time, 18-week full-stack web and mobile development bootcamp in underserved communities across the state of Washington and online.
LOCATIONS: Albuquerque, Athens, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Bellingham, Billings, Boise, Boulder, Cambridge, Charleston, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Durham, Fayetteville, Fort Collins, Fort Lauderdale, Fresno, Greensboro, Honolulu, Houston, Hybrid (Online & In-person), Indianapolis, Irvine, Jacksonville, Jersey City, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lincoln, Los Angeles, Louisville, Madison, Marysville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Omaha, Orem, Orlando, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Reno, Richmond, Rochester, Rochester, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Jose, Savannah, Seattle, Sioux Falls, Spokane, Stamford, St. Louis, St. Paul, Tacoma, Tampa, Tulsa, Wilmington, Wilmington
Auzzie Sheard says:
Great IN-PERSON Fundamentals Class
I had a very good experience in Nucamp's Fundamentals course (HTML, CSS, Javascript) course, and it was definitely worth the investment, and would recommend it ...read more
Review By: Auzzie Sheard
Promotable
Promotable offers a part-time, 8-week course in data science and data analytics in Chicago, Illinois, Washington, DC, San Francisco, California, and Singapore, Malaysia.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, San Francisco, Singapore, Washington
Alex says:
Data Analysis Course
This was an excellent experience for me to gain skills in data analysis. I previously came in with Excel and SQL knowledge. The SQL work was not particularly ne...read more
Review By: Alex
Codecademy Pro Intensive
Codecademy Pro Intensive is the online, intensive, paid offering from Codecademy.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City
Zhana L says:
Condescending attitudes, and impossible to complete final projects
I purchased an intensive for $199, which was advertised as "no prior knowledge required", in order to get certification students have to complete a final projec...read more
Review By: Zhana L
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
