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Chegg Skills

Average Rating 4.53
919 Reviews 6 Courses

Chegg Skills offers online professional certificate programs in web development, digital marketing, UX/UI design, technical project management, cybersecurity, data science, data analytics, data engineering, and AI. These programs were created for employers looking to reskill or upskill their staff. The online programs can be completed in under a year, and require a 5-10 hour weekly time commitment. The programs include expert mentor support and academic coaches, and students will build their skills through project-based learning.

Applicants will apply through Guild for the certificate programs at Chegg Skills.  

Chegg Skills was formerly known as Thinkful. 

Reviews

919 alumni reviews of Chegg Skills

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    Nicci Williams Verified via GitHub
    Software Engineer · Engineering Immersion · May 2018

    I would - and DO - recommend Thinkful to anyone who will listen

    I am a software engineer and recent graduate of Thinkful's full-time Engineering Immersion program. I had previous web development experience, but knew that I was falling behind in terms of my modern, relevant development skills. I'd tried books, online...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Tiani Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Science · May 2018

    Thinkful Data Science Bootcamp from a Biologist POV

    My qualifications for this review: biology undergraduate education, no formal/previous background in coding at all, joined Thinkful's Data Science Bootcamp about a month and a half ago.

    My program search and why I chose...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    John-Alexander Hall Verified via LinkedIn
    Data Scientist · Data Science in Python · May 2018

    Thinkful Data Science Bootcamp

    After veering away from a career in web development, I was looking for a bootcamp program that taught me how to leverage python for data science. Thinkful's online model was great for me, as I was looking for a flexible curriculum that I could complete...

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    4.0
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    5.0
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    3.0
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    Matt Verified via GitHub
    Graduate · Full Stack Flex · May 2018

    Dedicated and supportive mentorship and project-based curriculum make learning easy

    Thinkful provides a content-rich, supportive learning environment that is designed to help students flourish. I graduated from the full-stack flex program, and came away with the skills, confidence, and connections that would have taken me years to...

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    Anonymous Verified via GitHub
    IT Coordinator · Full Stack Flex · May 2018

    Best Investment Made

    Can't help but wish I had the opportunity sooner. Thinkful provides an incredibly deep and diverse, community experience that supports all of the students with becoming a developer. After shopping around amoungst the other 'bootcamp' styled programs, I...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Kayla W. Verified via GitHub
    Software Engineer · Engineering Immersion · May 2018

    Best Career Decision I've Ever Made

    Warning: this is a long review. Skip to TL;DR if you don't care to read it all.

    Attending Thinkful's Engineering Immersion program was definitely one of the best decisions I have made for my career. Everyone in the...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Tom Lam Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Full Stack Flex · April 2018

    One of the best life decisions I have made

    The mentors in the program have a lot of experience and knowledge to pass on. I feel I have learned more in these 3 months of taking the program so far than I have ever learned in my life. There are certain times where you can find yourself stuck due to...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Peter Benvenuto Verified via GitHub
    Student · Flexible Web Development Bootcamp · April 2018

    Best decision I ever made

    Honestly the educational experience with Thinkful has been amazing. I'm close to finishing the course and I never thought I could be this comfortable after a regular bootcamp. I was actually supposed ot go to a 9 week immersive bootcamp here in Toronto,...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Shannon Callahan Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Full Stack Flex · April 2018

    Different kind of bootcamp

    I guess being as the first deaf student within this bootcamp. My first impression was their resources and expectations. Even if there were some bumps along the way, but they were more willing to figure out the solution. My progress with this bootcamp is...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Timothy Verified via GitHub
    Student · Full Stack Flex · April 2018

    The bootcamp I've been looking for!

    I am currently in the midst of the full stack flex program at Thinkful. While I had tried learning on my own through the many websites that are available to learn web development I always felt something was missing. That is until I found Thinkful and...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Sreyas Verified via GitHub
    Student · Full Stack Flex · April 2018

    From beginner to an expert

    Pros: Great community where you can post your questions when you are stuck while learning and you get response quickly

    Good learning content

    Coding challenge helps to understand the concepts better

    Mock interview prepares you for...

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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    4.0
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    4.0
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    Ari Simon Verified via GitHub
    Student · Full Stack Flex · April 2018

    The Best, Most Flexible Boot Camp Out There!

    I love this boot camp. I was a bit tentative in deciding whether or not to do this boot camp due to the fact that I was already employed full-time. The prospect of having 25-30+ hours a week of coding on top of my already busy schedule was something that...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Nathan Garrett Verified via LinkedIn
    Front End Developer · Engineering Immersion · April 2018

    Overall Fantastic Experience

    Thinkful has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I've done a lot of challenging things so far at the age of 25, i've owned 2 businesses, am a marine corps veteran, and now graduate of Thinkful and found my way into the tech industry...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Hadas Ben-Tsur Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Full Stack Flex · April 2018

    Independent Study with Plenty of Support

    I'm currently attending the online Full Stack Flex program with Thinkful. I participated in another in-person bootcamp elsewhere and found it really lacking as concepts weren't explained thoroughly and instructors/staff weren't around often enough to...

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    5.0
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    5.0
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    5.0
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    Matt Palumbo Verified via LinkedIn
    Web Developer · Flexible Web Development Bootcamp · March 2018

    Great Course Material, Great People

    I signed up for the Flexible Full Stack JavaScript course.  I found the material to be extremely relevant in terms of the job market and incredibly thorough.  I ventured out many times to find other takes on the concepts they were teaching especially in...

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    5.0
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    Lindsey Verified via LinkedIn
    Technical Writer · Flexible Web Development Bootcamp · March 2018

    Highly Recommended For Career Advancement Or Career Change

    My overall experience as a Thinkful student was incredibly positive.  I originally started with Thinkful in their Full Time Web Development program.  The instructors for the full time program are very knowledgable and take the time to focus on each...

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    Jason Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Flexible Web Development Bootcamp · February 2018

    Excellent Course!

    I'm a professional educator, and I know that learning in this model, with self-directed projects alongside a mentor, is the most effective way to learn.The course material is well organized, appropriate, and challenging, and the mentor sessions are...

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    Bryan Corder Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · Data Science in Python · February 2018

    Great Course

    Coming from a business background with only cursory knowledge of Python and Statistics, I probably have to work harder and longer than everyone else, but found my mentor supportive in guiding me through the curriculum and pointing me in the right direction...
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    5.0
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    Brittany Renz-Lopez Verified via GitHub
    Student · January 2018

    Excellent Experience

    Before finding Thinkful I was lost, uncertain of what I would make of my future. I had drive but I did not know where to apply it or what my prospects were of achieving purpose or success in any of the options that were put before me career-wise. I have...

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    5.0
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    Tyler Verified via LinkedIn
    Student · January 2018

    Thinkful Flexible Web Development Boot Camp

    So far I am about a month and a half into Thinkful's flexible web development boot camp. I am just finished my first big project and I am finishing up the introductory section. I have had a great experience with Thinkful so far. When you have a question...

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Outcomes

Chegg Skills Alumni Outcomes

78%
Employment Rate
0%
Graduation Rate
$60,450
Median Salary
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100% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 0% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 9 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field77.8%
Full-time employee77.8%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment0.0%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field22.2%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
Read the full Thinkful CIRR report here
News

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Updated January 06, 2026
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Jess Feldman
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Updated March 05, 2024
Chegg Skills (formerly Thinkful) has revamped their part-time Software Engineering bootcamp to create an adaptable program for students needing flexibility. Over six months, students can learn on their own time and still commit to other life responsibilities and still pursue a software engineering career with no previous coding experience! Daphne Isom, Senior Instructional Designer at Chegg, sh...
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Updated June 29, 2023
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Updated August 04, 2021
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Updated July 22, 2021
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Updated September 14, 2021
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Updated March 11, 2021
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FAQ

Chegg Skills FAQs

Find answers to the most-asked questions.

Is Chegg Skills worth it?

The data says yes! In 2019, Chegg Skills reported a 0% graduation rate, a median salary of $60,450, and 78% of Chegg Skills alumni are employed. Chegg Skills hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 919 Chegg Skills alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Chegg Skills on Course Report - you should start there!

How much does Chegg Skills cost?

Chegg Skills costs around $13,475. On the lower end, some Chegg Skills courses like Digital Marketing Flex cost $4,600.

What courses does Chegg Skills teach?

Chegg Skills offers courses like Data Analytics Flex, Data Science Flex, Digital Marketing Flex, Engineering Flex and 2 more.

Where does Chegg Skills have campuses?

Chegg Skills teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Does Chegg Skills offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Chegg Skills offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Is Chegg Skills legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 919 Chegg Skills alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Chegg Skills and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Can I read Chegg Skills reviews?

You can read 919 reviews of Chegg Skills on Course Report! Chegg Skills alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Chegg Skills and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Is Chegg Skills accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Chegg Skills doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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