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Claim Academy

Average Rating4.4
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Claim Academy is a 3-month developer coding and software training bootcamp in St. Louis that offers 12-week to 20-week classes in full stack Java, C#/.NET, Javascript, and Cybersecurity analysis. Claim Academy is approved to operate by the State of Missouri Department of Higher Education to train IT professionals. Students can apply with with little to no programming experience, but should be prepared for an in-person or webcam interview, and should complete the Intro...
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  • Sayed Ali AMINI
    Sayed Ali AMINI
    Technician • Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Evening • St. Louis
    Dec 23, 2023
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    Cybersecurity student

    It was one of best cyber security boot camp that I have seen. Instructors and employee are professional and respectful.  I habe been trained cybersecurity professional skills in this boot camp 
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  • Skyler Harris
    Skyler Harris
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 28, 2023
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    Awesome experince

    I learned a lot in this course and I would recommend this course for anyone wanting to get into cyber security. It is great for a large range of experince with computers and they will help you get an amazing footing on differnet operating systems as well.
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  • Mustafa Hussaini
    Mustafa Hussaini
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer - Evening • St. Louis
    Nov 17, 2023
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    full stack Java

    I had great experience at Claim Academy as a part time full stack java student. When I joined Claim Academy, I had no coding experience. However, after learning five months at Claim Academy, I am able to build various web application. Again, Thanks to Claim Academy for providing such a great opportunity.
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  • Mary Elias
    Mary Elias
    Student • Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer - Evening • St. Louis
    Aug 18, 2023
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    Fantastic, new adventure

    I went from knowing being in educator to, transforming into a full stack developer. the 20 week part time class was an excellent program and has helped me meet me goals. Thank you claim. I look forward to being awesome and great. Nkazi is awesome! Nkazimulo Sibanda. Remember me Claim.  
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  • Jordan
    Jordan
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Mar 31, 2023
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    Instructor was fantastic

    Claim Academy gave me the tools to began my full stack java development journey and made me feel confident pursuing a career in software development. Nife was an exceptional instructor and was able to explain complex terms in ways we could easily understand. Eric, campus director, and Cristina, student success, were always willing to help with networking and searching for a job. I would have never been able to learn what I did at Claim Academy if I would have continued doing online cours...
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  • Kelli Lilly
    Kelli Lilly
    Student • St. Louis
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Fantastic!

    Best decision I’ve made. Definitely a lot more confident in switching careers because of the staff at this school. Can’t thank this place enough for my new education! Had a wonderful experience in my 12 weeks. Was definitely challenged but worth it.
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  • Christian Seabaugh
    Christian Seabaugh
    Graduate • Front-End Javascript Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Jan 25, 2023
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    Word of warning

    You're likely only going to receive assistance with employment if you take the Java class and live near St Louis, MO. Javascript class seemed thrown together at the last second and I was given a transcript for the Java class because they didn't have anything prepared for Javascript. Staff stopped replying to me after the 4th incorrect transcript was sent to me. 
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    Larry Coach of Claim Academy

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    Jan 25, 2023

    Hi Christian,
    We apologize for the sloppy mix up regarding your transcript. We have escalated this to our Campus Director. We graduate hundreds of people every year and we are sorry for the mix up and we will send you the right transcript. Please send you correct email to eric (at) claim academystl.com with a correct phone number.
    We however disagree with you on your sladarous statements which you very much know it is not true.
    1. You stated ' Javascript class seemed thrown together at the last second  I was given a transcript for the Java class because they didn't have anything prepared for Javascript" We have been teaching Javascript since 2019 and that is false.
    2. You also stated "You're likely only going to receive assistance with employment if you take the Java class and live near St Louis, MO. This is also not true. We have graduates working int tech and living in 49 differents states. We provide job events and career fairs with companies accross the country from Google, IBM, Boeing, Wellsfargo, Mastercard and over 400 other large companies with location nationwide. 
  • W Case
    W Case
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 18, 2022
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    Great Cybersecurity experience

    Attended Claim Academy in person 2022. Very knowledgeable instructor and mentor currently working in the cybersecurity field. Friendly staff dedicated to making learning an enjoyable experience. Went through course with no background in cybersecurity and left confident that I could pass the Security + exam. Instructor and mentor encourage questions on what to expect in the job, not just the exam prep. Veteran friendly school.
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  • Brendan Kunderas
    Brendan Kunderas
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Online • St. Louis
    Aug 15, 2022
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    Good use of VET-TEC

    I went into Claim using the VET TEC program. I found it very well organized and learned a lot of things in a short period of time!
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  • Joe Bettag
    Joe Bettag
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    Jul 01, 2022
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    C# Full Stack

    Worth it if you are willing to put the time and effort into it. They provide you with the tools excel and aid with developing your soft skills for interviews, resume, and presenting. It definitely can open the door for your future career as a developer!
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  • Aaron H.
    Aaron H.
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Online • St. Louis
    Mar 14, 2022
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    Needs a lot of work with their staffing

    I do not know where to begin. I am a Veteran and used the Vet Tech program.

    I went through the course late last year in 2021. The day I graduated was the day I lost contact with Claim Academy. The one person I had contact with was leaving the next day. Since then, I have not received any assistance, for resumes, job placement, or even a follow up on the job search. If you are a veteran, be very careful of using GI Bill or Vet Tech to fund this program. All they must do is send 1 r...
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  • Malcolm
    Malcolm
    Graduate • St. Louis
    Dec 31, 2021
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    student

    A great experience with enrollment, pre-prep work. Outstanding and many many kudos to instructor Brandon..... A true TEACHER, EDUCATOR and TECHNOLOGIST..... the school needs at least five more individuals like him.....An awesome experience was had when the company founder provided feedback to students regarding their final projects and presentations prior to outside company DEMO day!!!!!  If you are considering this Bootcamp and the F/S Java program be sure you have a modern  computer wi...
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Claim Academy Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
99%
Graduation Rate
63,134
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Claim Academy, 99% graduated. 97% of graduates were job-seeking and 100% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $63,134. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 132 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee91.7%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.8%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Our demo day and hiring events are well attended by regional and local employers. Employers continue to hire more grads from Claim Academy with some having more than 9 alumni.
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

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Recent Claim Academy News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 29, 2021
Course Report Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - July 2021 This July, we re reporting on one huge ( 850M!) bootcamp acquisition and 35 million in bootcamp fundraises. Two higher ed experts opined about both sides of the debate around expanding federal funding like Pell grants to short-term programs like bootcamps. We re also covering what bootcamps need to do beyond just teaching students to code, and we ll share a bunch of partnerships that are giving validity to the ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online but it doesn t stop there! Maybe you ve needed to learn SQL for a while, or sharpen your data science skills, or ...
Alicia Boddy
Alicia Boddy
Updated January 11, 2024
What Is VET TEC? VET TEC is a high-tech training pilot program that doesn t use GI Bill benefits and pays a monthly housing stipend to students in the program. VET TEC stands for V eteran E mployment T hrough T echnology E ducation C ourses. In other words, veterans can attend a coding bootcamp for free without using any GI Bill benefits! Insider Update FY '24 is the last year of the VET TEC pilot program. The pilot program will end on 4/1/24 or when funding is exhausted. The VET TEC Authorization ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 10, 2023
As summer meanders into its final weeks, does back-to-school season make you long to be back in the classroom? It s not just high schools and colleges that are about to reboot their classes in fall these coding bootcamps all have upcoming courses online and in-person to jumpstart your new career starting in Fall 2023! Apply today and you could be a developer by the time 2024 rolls around! If you re interested in going to coding bootcamp soon, act quickly, as many of these fall coding ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated February 16, 2021
In the coding bootcamp industry in June 2018 the biggest trend we saw was coding bootcamps funneling grads into apprenticeships! We also saw two big fundraises by bootcamp-adjacent organizations, we heard about some interesting new legislation which could change how online bootcamps operate, and some bootcamp alumni launched exciting new careers. We also look at the effect bootcamps are having on tech industries in areas around the world, which bootcamps are offering ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated March 29, 2018
In our March 2018 technology bootcamp news roundup, we discuss all the industry news that we've been talking about at Course Report! We have some fun celebratory announcements, we looked at news about the positive impact bootcamps are having on individuals and companies, and the debate continued between coding bootcamps and computer science degrees. We heard about some great student experiences at bootcamp, some wonderful diversity initiatives, and new scholarship opportunities. ...
Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated July 13, 2023
You re probably familiar with the term hacking, but do you really understand the importance of cyber security? Did you know that cybersecurity jobs will grow 31% through 2029, much faster than average job growth? Cyber security is comprised of technologies and practices to protect networks, computers, software programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. The need for technical security talent is increasing and Security Bootcamps are launching to fill ...
Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated December 30, 2016
It s that time again! A time to reflect on the year that is coming to an end, and a time to plan for what the New Year has in store. While it may be easy to beat yourself up about certain unmet goals, one thing is for sure you made it through another year! And we bet you accomplished more than you think. Maybe you finished your first Codecademy class, made a 30-day Github commit streak, or maybe you even took a bootcamp prep course so let s cheers to that! But if learning to code is still at the ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated February 02, 2024
How much do coding bootcamps cost? From students looking for free coding bootcamps to those wondering if an 18,000 bootcamp is worth it, we understand that cost is important to future bootcampers ! While the average full-time coding bootcamp in the US costs 13,584 , bootcamp tuition can range from 7,800 to 21,000. So, how do you decide what to budget for ? Here, we break down the costs of coding bootcamps . Methodology This is a cost comparison of full stack web development (front ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 16, 2021
Alex is the Director of Operations at Claim Academy in St. Louis, and Arjun worked at Starter League in Chicago before moving to Claim to work on their curriculum. Arjun and Alex tell us about the importance of building a developer community in St. Louis, the rising interest in QE and QA classes, the makeup of their ideal student, and their outreach in the wake of Ferguson. Arjun, tell us about your background. Arjun Before Claim, I worked at Starter League and did partnership work ...

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FAQs

How much does Claim Academy cost?

Claim Academy costs around $15,998. On the lower end, some Claim Academy courses like Full Stack C#/.Net Online cost $10,500.

What courses does Claim Academy teach?

Claim Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity Analyst Evening, Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive, Front-End Javascript Developer Immersive, Front-End Javascript - Evening and 5 more.

Where does Claim Academy have campuses?

Claim Academy has an in-person campus in St. Louis.

Is Claim Academy worth it?

The data says yes! In 2018, Claim Academy reported a 99% graduation rate, a median salary of $63,134, and 100% of Claim Academy alumni are employed.

Is Claim Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 184 Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.4 out of 5.

Does Claim Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Claim Academy scholarship for $500 off tuition! Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Claim Academy scholarship for $500 off tuition! Claim Academy accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Claim Academy reviews?

You can read 184 reviews of Claim Academy on Course Report! Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.4 out of 5.

Is Claim Academy accredited?

Missouri Department of Higher Education. Department of Veterans Affairs. Department of Defence Skillbridge.Missouri Workforce Development and Training.US Department of Labor. Vocational Rehabilitation. U.S Department of Labor. Apprenticeship

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