19 Best Coding Bootcamps in Chicago
Thinkful
Thinkful is an online bootcamp that equips students for new careers in the world’s next workforce by offering online, fast-paced, job-ready programs in software engineering, data science, data analytics, design, product management, and digital marketing.
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
Maya says:
Engineering Flex
Thinkful's Engineering Flex Program is amazing. It is a LOT of hard work, but you gain the skills that will make you extremely desirable in the job market. The ...read more
Review By: Maya
Flatiron School
Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, UX/UI design, and cybersecurity in NYC, Brooklyn, Washington DC, London, Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, and Online.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Austin, Brooklyn, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, New York City, Online, San Francisco, Seattle, Sydney, Washington
Kyle says:
Coding Dojo
Coding Dojo is a unique coding bootcamp that teaches three full technology stacks in a single 14-week program.
LOCATIONS: Arlington, Boise, Chicago, Dallas, Hybrid (Online & In-person), Los Angeles, Oakland, Online, Orange County, San Francisco, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Tulsa
Julie Pascault-Ravdjee says:
Best Bootcamp Ever!
I love the Dojo and miss it.A bit over a year ago I decided I wanted to make a career to become a programmer.In my journey of looking for a program, I went to a...read more
Review By: Julie Pascault-Ravdjee
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
JenniferM says:
UX Designer
I absolutely made the best decision to join General Assembly's UXDI immersive, in person, 10 week course. I entertained a handful of coding bootcamps over the ...read more
Review By: JenniferM
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, Jacksonville, New York City, Online, San Diego, San Diego, San Luis Obispo
Megan Donnelly says:
Best investment I've made
Prior to attending Fullstack's immersive program, I was working in quality assurance at a tech company and I was interested in changing careers to software engi...read more
Review By: Megan Donnelly
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
Christine R. says:
Exceeded All My Expectations
Actualize was recommended to me by a group of Software developers I befriended on my search for the perfect boot camp. I am not disappointed at all and it doesn...read more
Review By: Christine R.
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
Timothy Burgess says:
Product Management
I am a co-founder of a Robo-Advisor startup called WealthAgile. Dr Joel Palathinkal has been doing an amazing job of teaching me Product Management! This cour...read more
Review By: Timothy Burgess
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
Kinjal Patel says:
Experience with Coding Temple
The learning experience with Coding Temple has been amazing. Coming from a business background with only little knowledge of Python, or any real understanding ...read more
Review By: Kinjal Patel
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
Jacqueline Kuo says:
Data Scientist
Metis was an incredible experience, and exactly what I was looking for when I decided to leave my old job: I wanted a stronger statistical foundation in ML conc...read more
Review By: Jacqueline Kuo
Data Science Dojo
Data Science Dojo offers online and in-person data science bootcamps in Redmond, Washington.
LOCATIONS: Albuquerque, Albuquerque, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Austin, Bangkok, Barcelona, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Las Vegas, London, New York City, Paris, Paris, Pretoria, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto, Toronto, Washington
Steve Rusev says:
Great place to learn Data Science
I attended the 5 day Data Science & Data Engineering Bootcamp in Austin, TX and want to say that it was great. The material that we covered was comprehensive an...read more
Review By: Steve Rusev
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, and 24-week, part-time data science, cybersecurity, and financial technology (FinTech) 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
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
Mallory says:
Rewarding and supportive experience
The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy in NYC helped me make a successful career transition into software development. Before starting at Grace Hopper in...read more
Review By: Mallory
Evolve Security Academy
Evolve Security Academy offers two 16-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp options.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Syd says:
Great Bootcamp
I am so glad I decided to do this course. Evolve Security designed a bootcamp that gave me the tools and foundational knowledge to start a strong career in cybe...read more
Review By: Syd
Code Platoon
Code Platoon is a non-profit coding bootcamp located in Chicago, Illinois specifically designed for veterans and military spouses transitioning into the civilian workforce by providing technical training and career placement.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Hal Baird says:
Absolutely The Best
The Code Platoon full-stack development boot camp is outstanding in every way. The curriculum is up to date and relevant to the current job market. The instru...read more
Review By: Hal Baird
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
Kristina Covarrubias says:
Great Data Analytics Class
The class was flexible with location, and the instructor Adam was very detailed and well organized with the course. He did not hesitate to stop if you had a que...read more
Review By: Kristina Covarrubias
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
