21 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
Travis Callahan says:
Full Stack Flex
I've been trying to learn how to code for some time now, as I have gone through some of FreeCodeCamp, Harvard's CS50, as well as a JavaScript course on Udemy. A...read more
Review By: Travis Callahan
Flatiron School
Flatiron School is an outcomes-focused coding bootcamp that offers Software Engineering and Data Science programs on its NYC, Brooklyn, Washington D.C., London, Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, and Online campuses.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, London, New York City, New York City, Online, Seattle, Washington
Tristram Jones says:
Life changing
Completing the Flatiron Web Dev Immersive course in NYC was one of the best commitments I've ever made. I'm from Utah and after researching bootcamp options dec...read more
Review By: Tristram Jones
General Assembly
General Assembly offers 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.
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
Lee S-K says:
Data Science (Part Time)
The part-time data science course was a fantastic crash course in data science with Python. Ben did an amazing job taking us through all of the different parts...read more
Review By: Lee S-K
Coding Dojo
Coding Dojo is a unique coding bootcamp that teaches three full technology stacks in a single 14-week program.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, Dallas, Hybrid (Online & In-person), Los Angeles, Oakland, Online, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Tulsa, Washington
Gilberto says:
Full Stack Development
I came into the coding dojo with already a background in Computer Science,(I have a mscs) and a goal in mind to refocus my career towards development as well as...read more
Review By: Gilberto
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
Zohaib Farooqi says:
Bonafide way to make a change
My experience at Fullstack was completely unique compared to any of my traditional education. Where in the past I felt like I didn't understand the reason why w...read more
Review By: Zohaib Farooqi
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
Karan Gupta says:
Recommended course esp. for new / aspiring PMs!
Course: 8 week long Software Product Management on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from March to May 2018. Location: Santa Monica, CA Instructor: Rich Head...read more
Review By: Karan Gupta
BrainStation
BrainStation offers full-time and part-time courses in Product Management, Design, Web Development, Digital Marketing, and Data Science in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, San Jose, and online.
Munifa Ahmed says:
Great Experience!
I joined Brainstation full time web dev for career change and honestly that have been one of the great chocies I MADE! It have been definitely challenging but a...read more
Review By: Munifa Ahmed
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
Katherine says:
Amended Review
I felt the need to come back and review Actualize post-graduation, and postgraduate initiative! I'm glad that I stand by my initial 5-star review - Actualize wa...read more
Review By: Katherine
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: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Schaumburg, Washington
Jimmy says:
Incredibly Valuable Learning Experience with Unmatched Job Support and Community
I graduated college going into a sector I didn't like and on the recommendation of a friend that went through Coding Temple I made the jump. I had limited prior...read more
Review By: Jimmy
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
Kelly says:
Invaluable Experience (Data Science Bootcamp)
I can't say enough about the curriculum, staff, and community. I completed my course in Fall 2017, I got a job within 2 months. and have continued to benefit fr...read more
Review By: Kelly
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
Kim Kelly says:
Very useful, no previous coding experience required
I recently started a Customer Success position at a small tech startup and I have the opportunity to interact with the developers much more than I did at previo...read more
Review By: Kim Kelly
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.
June Harris says:
Enough Data Science to be Dangerous
I walked into Data Science Dojo with experience in data visualization using GUIs like MS Power BI and Tableau. I had very little experience with R, and no expe...read more
Review By: June Harris
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.
Eric Korslin says:
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 cyber security bootcamp in Chicago, IL and a 15-week remote bootcamp.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Nicolas Diamond says:
Evolve Secuirty Academy helped me more than college
I got more out of Evolve Security Academy than I did out of my college degree. From the hands on labs to the numerous networking events, this bootcamp was a fan...read more
Review By: Nicolas Diamond
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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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
