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, design, and product management.
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
Gennifer says:
Strong Support and Resources
I'm a little more than halfway thru my Product Design Flex bootcamp. Thinkful does a great job with the curriculum and teaching the fundamentals, and then portf...read more
Review By: Gennifer
Flatiron School
Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, and UX/UI Design in NYC, Brooklyn, Washington DC, 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, Sydney, Washington
Luis Hong says:
My experience at Flatiron Software Engineering Immersive Program
First thing I want to say is that enrolling in the Software Engineering Immersive program at Flatiron was the best decision I had made in some time. I found...read more
Review By: Luis Hong
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
Sangyun Ga says:
FEWD course
I found the course is highly useful. For a complete beginner. I knew nothing about coding before and I'm full on studying after this course. Such motivating and...read more
Review By: Sangyun Ga
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
Kevin Camp says:
Great learning experience
In less than 4 months learned 3 full stacks and became a profienct web developer. Learned many new technologies along the way. I've never made so much progeres...read more
Review By: Kevin Camp
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.
Ashley R says:
Product Management- a course for everyone!
I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to pursue product management or is just looking to refine their skills in business strategy and thinking. ...read more
Review By: Ashley R
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
Lerena Holloway says:
A Program that Truly Delivers!
I attended the Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy of Code and I have to say, it was one of the best moves in my entry to Software Engineering career. I ...read more
Review By: Lerena Holloway
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
Eddie Lee says:
Online bootcamp
The online bootcamp was everything I wanted in a course that would provide me with the tools I need to start a new career in web development. My instructor Dani...read more
Review By: Eddie Lee
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
Brandon says:
Python bootcamp
Coding Temple helped me land my first tech job. I have an Associate Degree, and I’d say the skills I learned from instructors Derek and Ananya put me on par wit...read more
Review By: Brandon
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
Clodagh Walsh says:
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
Data Science Dojo
Data Science Dojo is a 1-week, full-time data science course in Redmond, WA and holds classes in cities around the world.
Laura Garces says:
Excellent boot camp
The boot camp is an excellent beginning for people who want to start working in data science, and for those who already have a journey on the subject, it serves...read more
Review By: Laura Garces
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
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
Katy says:
Great classroom environment, excellent coursework, best bootcamp around!
As a person who really thrives in a learning environment with instruction and support, I knew that it would be important for me to find a program that would off...read more
Review By: Katy
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
Bobby says:
Software Engineer
Code-platoons curriculum model prepares its students for self learning and persistence. It takes novices to a professional level and molds their minds there mi...read more
Review By: Bobby
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
