Academy Pittsburgh
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Academy Pittsburgh is a 12-week, full-stack, front-end coding bootcamp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school aims to provide condensed and practical technology education to fill employment gaps in the region’s businesses, startups and nonprofits. Their open source curriculum covers Ruby, C#, TDD, HTML, CSS, Rails, JavaScript and Angular, and students learn through working on projects that have real world outcomes.
Academy Pittsburgh aims to produce graduates who ...
Academy Pittsburgh is a 12-week, full-stack, front-end coding bootcamp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school aims to provide condensed and practical technology education to fill employment gaps in the region’s businesses, startups and nonprofits. Their open source curriculum covers Ruby, C#, TDD, HTML, CSS, Rails, JavaScript and Angular, and students learn through working on projects that have real world outcomes.
Academy Pittsburgh aims to produce graduates who can build applications in any industry, and are ready to start in a development role. Class hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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AmandaStudent • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghJan 06, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceAcademyPGH was one of my best life decisions.
Highly recommend Academy Pittsburgh for anyone who wants to learn to code but doesn't have a tech background. For context--studied the social sciences in college and did Americorps for a year prior to starting bootcamp. In 12 weeks, I went from learning to write "Hello world!" in a console window to creating an application that will actually be used by a local nonprofit. Not to mention, Academy really gives you a jump start on getting involved in the thriving local community of programmers...
Highly recommend Academy Pittsburgh for anyone who wants to learn to code but doesn't have a tech background. For context--studied the social sciences in college and did Americorps for a year prior to starting bootcamp. In 12 weeks, I went from learning to write "Hello world!" in a console window to creating an application that will actually be used by a local nonprofit. Not to mention, Academy really gives you a jump start on getting involved in the thriving local community of programmers in Pittsburgh. It was an exciting, challenging, and empowering experience and I got to know some of the greatest people!
- Graciela S.Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghMay 30, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good!
Instructors and TAs are readily available and willing to help you. They're very encouraging, work hard to foster a non-competitive class environment. The course covers a different subject every week, which can sometimes feel like skimming the surface. However, the curriculum is so well structured that even if you feel like you don't have enough practice with a concept one week, it will be used in later lessons that help you solidify your understanding while giving you context into other ...Instructors and TAs are readily available and willing to help you. They're very encouraging, work hard to foster a non-competitive class environment. The course covers a different subject every week, which can sometimes feel like skimming the surface. However, the curriculum is so well structured that even if you feel like you don't have enough practice with a concept one week, it will be used in later lessons that help you solidify your understanding while giving you context into other aspects of programming. Also, If you are not forced to stay at home by a pandemic the instructors will provide lots of snacks. Large network of alumni and 'friends' that are eager to get to know you, share resources and experiences. ISA funding option makes financial dive easier. - Juan FernandezFull Stack Developer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghMay 22, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thorough, Holistic Practical Turbo
This is a very fast paced, well designed, thorough bootcamp that focuses on learning by doing. Students will often times feel in over their heads with subject matter, but thanks to the instructors and the class culture, students will feel able to persevere through the unknown by asking. This course teaches students how to learn whatever they need to know to solve any kind of software problem that they will face in the future. Students are able to learn first principles that are applicabl...This is a very fast paced, well designed, thorough bootcamp that focuses on learning by doing. Students will often times feel in over their heads with subject matter, but thanks to the instructors and the class culture, students will feel able to persevere through the unknown by asking. This course teaches students how to learn whatever they need to know to solve any kind of software problem that they will face in the future. Students are able to learn first principles that are applicable across languages, frameworks and are thus prepared to enter the work force with a robust, flexible set of skills applicable to any employer. This program offers connections to an extremely strong and healthy professional network. - Robert GorhamSenior Software Engineer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghAug 22, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Coding boot camp
The camp consisted of .Net, Ruby on Rails, and HTML Js. This camp is also fullstack, meaning learning sql was a must. - Donna SanFirmware developer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghVerified by LinkedInAug 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience
John and Jean truly care about each and every student in the program. They make an effort to create an inclusive learning environment and offer accommodations for anyone that needs it. I had zero experience coding before this and they were able to teach me so much in 12 weeks! - Joe WalkerAug 04, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good people helping good people.
A life changing experience. Wouldn't trade it for anything. They're good people who want the best for their students, truly invaluable. - DavidStudent • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghAug 02, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Absolutely great
John and the rest of the team are amazing. They demystify the coding work really fast, and got me more comfortable coding than I could really have imagined. Course load is rigorous, but they make the effort to make sure it will change your life without de-railing your life. 10/10 - James HeltGraduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghJul 28, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Brain Kicked On!
I received a better, quality education in 12 weeks at Academy Pittsburgh than I did in four years of going to college. I have the confidence and skill set to approach any problem with a positive mindset that I just have to keep chipping away and it will get solved.
For anyone looking to radically transform their own life and finally feel like you belong in a learning environment, I highly recommend Academy Pittsburgh! If I could leave more than five-star ratings, I would. - John NeillSoftware Developer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghApr 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Bootcamp in Pittsburgh
12 wk full stack camp - HayesDeveloper • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghJun 10, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
You should do this
Before Academy, I really only had experience in clerical work and project coordination. I had 0 experience as a developer, and 6 months after graduation, I landed my first developer gig. I am soososososososo happy I took the chance and powered through those 12 weeks (I did so with a full time job, which I would not recommend, it was incredibly hard to manage). I'm more happy with my job than I've ever been in my entire life, and the opportunities are endless. The program is rigorous and ...Before Academy, I really only had experience in clerical work and project coordination. I had 0 experience as a developer, and 6 months after graduation, I landed my first developer gig. I am soososososososo happy I took the chance and powered through those 12 weeks (I did so with a full time job, which I would not recommend, it was incredibly hard to manage). I'm more happy with my job than I've ever been in my entire life, and the opportunities are endless. The program is rigorous and so difficult. But it is worth it. Academy not only teaches you the fundamentals of coding, but also how to be employed and how to work with a team (almost more important than knowing how to code). We were visited by various speakers in the field of development, but also mental health, former Academy students, and improv. They're a great team who will always be available for you, even after graduation. 5 stars! - MercyJunior Software Developer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghVerified by LinkedInJun 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life Changing
It was exactly the career step-up I was hoping for. Better even. After Academy I started a career in software development alongside folks with 4-year degrees and/or a few years experience. Any company interested in agile development should be interested in hiring Academy grads. Because the iterative learning process benefits the individual as well as the process. Each class studies the most relevant technology and irons out challenges of the class before it.
I can't speak more high...It was exactly the career step-up I was hoping for. Better even. After Academy I started a career in software development alongside folks with 4-year degrees and/or a few years experience. Any company interested in agile development should be interested in hiring Academy grads. Because the iterative learning process benefits the individual as well as the process. Each class studies the most relevant technology and irons out challenges of the class before it.
I can't speak more highly of my experience. In the interest of giving a balanced review, I will say that the for job search is more on the individual than some other bootcamps. This worked for me, but if the process of applying and interviewing sounds like the hardest part of breaking into the industry, then there may be a bootcamp better suited to you out there. - Lewis BComputer Technician • Student • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghJun 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Program
Academy Pittsburgh teaches you the technical skills you need to get a job and they also help you get a job. You will become apart of an awesome community and develop relationships that last beyond the program. Attending Academy Piitsburgh was one of the best decisions I ever made, I highly recommend their program to anyone interested in getting into Tech!!!
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Updated May 02, 2023
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Updated August 30, 2018
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Updated September 28, 2017
Need a rundown of everything that happened in the coding bootcamp industry this September? You’re in luck! We’ve collected all the most important news in this blog post and podcast. This month, we kept up with the status of the bootcamp industry, learned about how bootcamps are thriving in smaller markets, and explored different ways to pay for bootcamp. Plus, we added 7 new schools from around the world to the Course Report school directory! Read below or listen ...
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Updated June 29, 2017
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Academy Pittsburgh Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
5.0
Instructors
5.0
Curriculum
4.9
Job Assistance
4.7
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How much does Academy Pittsburgh cost?
Academy Pittsburgh costs around $8,500.
What courses does Academy Pittsburgh teach?
Academy Pittsburgh offers courses like Code Bootcamp.
Where does Academy Pittsburgh have campuses?
Academy Pittsburgh has an in-person campus in Pittsburgh.
Is Academy Pittsburgh worth it?
Academy Pittsburgh hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 20 Academy Pittsburgh alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Academy Pittsburgh on Course Report - you should start there!
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Does Academy Pittsburgh offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Academy Pittsburgh accepts the GI Bill!
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Private Licensed School