21 Best Coding Bootcamps in Chicago
Flatiron School
Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity in NYC, San Francisco, Washington DC, Houston, Austin, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, and Online.
LOCATIONS: Atlanta, Austin, Brooklyn, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, New York City, Online, San Francisco, Seattle, Sydney, Washington
Sydney Goldberg says:
Best Decision of My Life
Shout out to the Denver campus! Amazing team and program implemented in a unique and effective way. I know I have the tools and mindset to make coding a lifetim...read more
Review By: Sydney Goldberg
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
Christian Meza says:
Full Stack Developer
Lets start with the interest of how things work. I'm always curious how you get from a to b and the complications that come with it. If you like to learn about ...read more
Review By: Christian Meza
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: Adelaide, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Brisbane, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Melbourne, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Online, Orlando, Paris, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Stamford, St. Louis, Sydney, Tampa, Toronto, Washington
Juliane Rossi says:
Product Manager
General Assembly created a very easy-to-follow workflow for the classes. It was a very 'hands-on' approach, where we could put into practice all we learned. A v...read more
Review By: Juliane Rossi
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
Mendy Cohen says:
Great Experience!
I chose Actualize after researching many different coding bootcamps and finding that Actualize matched what I was looking for, a bootcamp with an emphasis on te...read more
Review By: Mendy Cohen
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: Baton Rouge, Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, Online, San Diego, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Washington
Dean S. Gladish says:
One of the best bootcamps
Fullstack Academy is very good at teaching software engineering, and I would recommend their program to anyone who is interested. Compared to studying computer...read more
Review By: Dean S. Gladish
Tech Elevator
Tech Elevator offers a full-time, 14-week coding bootcamp that prepares students for a career as a software developer.
LOCATIONS: Charlotte, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Online, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Claire Kirby says:
This bootcamp worked for me
This bootcamp worked for me. And by 'worked' I mean I am now working as a software engineer, about to have my 90 day review at a company and job that I love a...read more
Review By: Claire Kirby
Product School
Product School was founded in 2014 and offers 4-week and 8-week, part-time product management courses to professionals in a live online classroom.
LOCATIONS: Austin, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Denver, London, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, New York City, Online, Orange County, San Francisco, Seattle, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto
Skyler says:
Product Manager Certificate
I found the Product Manager Certificate to be a great way to quickly refresh and expand my Product skills. Currently in a new job, this gave me the chance to di...read more
Review By: Skyler
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
Aaron A. says:
Support Engineer
As a professional with over 6 years of business-side experience, and a first-generation American, Coding Temple has been a great bridge for me to break into IT ...read more
Review By: Aaron A.
Evolve Security Academy
Evolve Security Academy offers a 20-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp in-person in Chicago, IL or remote (live online).
LOCATIONS: Chicago
Andrew says:
Evolve Security Academy +++
Evolve Security Academy did a great job of preparing me for the basics of the cybersecurity industry. Mike Creaney is an exceptional instructor. The depth and ...read more
Review By: Andrew
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
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.
David says:
NU FinTech Boot Camp 2020
At first I debated between enrolling in the Data Science and FinTech Boot Camps at Northwestern University. Ultimately I chose FinTech recognizing the curriculu...read more
Review By: David
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.
David says:
NU FinTech Boot Camp 2020
At first I debated between enrolling in the Data Science and FinTech Boot Camps at Northwestern University. Ultimately I chose FinTech recognizing the curriculu...read more
Review By: David
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
Lisa White says:
A great start to your coding journey
Towards the end of 2019, I began thinking about a career change into software engineering, but I had no background in coding. I started looking at free resource...read more
Review By: Lisa White
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
Kevin Maguire says:
Full-time Remote Experience
Originally, I was completely unaware of Code Platoon as a coding bootcamp option. It was appealing for a few reasons: VET-TEC approved, follow veterans and s...read more
Review By: Kevin Maguire
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, Online
Laura says:
Lifechanging experience
I had a fantastic time at GHP and wouldn't have chosen any other bootcamp. They don't just give you experience with development, they also prepare you for pair ...read more
Review By: Laura
JUMP by Cognixia
JUMP by Cognixia offers 6–10 week technical training bootcamp with campuses in New Jersey, Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, Illinois, Washington, and Online.
LOCATIONS: Chicago, Dallas, Dallas, Denver, Jersey City, Jersey City, Jersey City, Raleigh, Seattle
Abigail says:
Great course to start your career
This is a great course for those looking to kick off their technical career or simply learn a new skill set. The curriculum is usually tailored to potential cli...read more
Review By: Abigail
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
Merit America
Merit America is a non-profit that offers 9, 14 and 21-week, part-time bootcamps in IT Support and Java Development in 10+ cities across the United States.
LOCATIONS: Akron, Albuquerque, Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Augusta, Austin, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Durham, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Newark, New York City, Oakland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tampa, Washington
Ashton Bailey says:
Phenomenal Program
Merit America is a wonderful program that is wholly committed to helping working adults excel in the IT industry. Throughout the process, I was supported by an ...read more
Review By: Ashton Bailey
Codecademy Pro
Codecademy is an online resource for learning to code.
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
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
Code Chicago
Code Chicago offers a series of 12-week programming courses at Chicago's innovation center, Blue1647.
LOCATIONS: Chicago
