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Code Fellows

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Code Fellows is a technical skills training academy in the Pacific Northwest that offers full- and part-time software development, ops and cybersecurity courses online and in-person from their Seattle, Washington location. Code Fellows guides people from all backgrounds to change their lives through fast-paced, career-focused education. Since their first cohort in 2013, Code Fellows has taught over 1,600 graduates and iterated on their curriculum and format to ensu...

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  • Michael Goseco
    Technical Analyst • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in ASP.NET Core (Full-Time, In-Person) • Online
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    Jan 26, 2020
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    Excellent Learning Experience for Skills and Industry

    I entered Code Fellows with no knowledge or expectations. I was desperately overdue for a career change in order to provide for myself and my family. My last experience with coding education was left far behind - a year of college Computer Science back in 2001. After a long period of self discovery, I finally knew that this was the career that I not only wanted to do, but had to do. It was all or nothing now. College was no longer an option, given tuition being the grotesque beast it is no...

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  • Matt Wojciakowski
    Content Developer, Cloud & AI • Graduate • Online
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    Oct 18, 2019
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    Where the rubber meets the road

    Attending Code Fellows was a game-changer for my career. There are lots of technical training resources out there, but the staff at Code Fellows understands where the rubber meets the road.

    By that, I mean both:
    1) How to meet students, new or seasoned, where they're at in their learning and technical ability; and
    2) Understanding the quickly changing opportunities and needs of the technical industry. 

    My experience at Code Fellows set me up to be 'job-ready' ...

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  • Jason Hiskey
    Software Developer at Microsoft • Graduate • Code 201: Foundations of Software Development • Online
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    Sep 18, 2019
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    201 with Scott

    My 201 experience was amazing at Code Fellows. Scott did an amazing job of taking a group of students with a broad range of technical abilities and forming them into a cohesive unit. He was able to very sucessfully assess all of the different students and individually help them. 

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  • Ray
    Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, In-Person) • Online
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    Aug 08, 2019
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    Learned a ton

    I went through the 201, 301, and 401 Code Fellows courses from Sept 2018 to Feb 2019. 

    My 201 and 301 courses were very well structured, and were taught by two of the best (imo) instructors with industry experience that were there at the time.  The classes and work were long, typical of a coding boot camp style. the student to instructor size was very good (20-30), with each class having an assistant instructor and at least two Teacher Assistants (TAs).

    My main critique...

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  • David
    Software Development Engineer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, In-Person) • Online
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    Aug 08, 2018
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    Life Changing Experience

    Code Fellows changed my life following a period of long term unemployment.

    The staff and instructional team are outstanding. Course material is challenging regardless of skill level. It begins with an introduction to basic web technologies -- HTML, CSS, and Javascript. This is followed with an intermediate course that delves into practical skill sets including REST APIs, web frameworks, and design patterns.The experience culminates in a Full Stack Development course. A Student may ...

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  • Glen Pham
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript • Online
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    Jul 28, 2018
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    What coding bootcamps DON'T want you to know

    The junior/entry level job market for developers is EXTREMELY oversaturated. There are 17 coding boot camps in Seattle, each churning out Web Developers by the dozens every month to compete for the few and scarce entry level/junior positions. Sure, anyone can learn to code, but will you be good enough to compete in a highly competitive market? It's far from impossible to find a job afterwards, just be prepared to lower your expectations and raise your technical skills higher as the technic...

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  • Gregor Richardson
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    Jun 30, 2018
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    Great material, great classmates, okay instructor

    The material we covered was modern and relevant, providing a realistic introduction to Javascript development in 2018. It gave me the confidence and hands on exposure to begin seriously understanding coding for the first time in my life. Additionally, the great classmates I met were an unexpected bonus. Many were very serious students coming from a variety of backgrounds and we learned a tremendous amount from each other. I have no doubts we'll be valuable industry contacts for each other ...

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  • David F
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript • Online
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    Mar 09, 2017
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    Be motivated and the program works!

    I attended code fellows (201, 301, 401 course) and had a positive, memorable experience. My success was in part because I spent a fair amount of time researching the program and if it would be a good fitfor me.

    It is rigorous and intended to challenge students so they are job ready. The school does a solid job of teaching the core principles needed for an entry level role. I can tell you that if software development is a career you are serious about, it requires ongoing learning ...

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  • Jose Cardozo
    Graduate • Ops 401: Cybersecurity Engineering (Full-Time, Online) • Online
    Mar 25, 2023
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    Hard, Intensive, Great.

    The course was hard but expected since I did not have much experience with the stuff we learned in this course. Instructors were great and went above and beyond to help the students. Dr. Robin proved herself very helpful and there whenever you needed her. This is a school I would recommend to anyone trying to get started in their tech skills. They take good care of their students and they really take feedback seriously. 
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  • Devon Terry
    Software Developer • Student • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Java with SpringMVC & Android (Part-Time, Online) • Online
    Mar 17, 2023
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    Challenging, yet fun.

    Code fellows was very challenging. Though challenging, it was very rewarding, and gave many tools for success, whether they be technical skills, motivation, interpersonal skill, and job readiness skills. 
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  • Aubrey Corsetti
    Software Developer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, In-Person) • Seattle
    Feb 24, 2023
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    What a ride that was.

    Wow... I never thought I would be here writing this honestly. I started code fellows not having any idea how to code or even any prior technical experience/skills. I was just your local Dog Groomer who hated living a complacent life. This course was by far the most rewarding and mentally stimulating thing I have ever done with me life. The realization that I just set myself up for the rest of my life and invested not in "some company" but in MYSELF. I never knew I could do this until I d...
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  • Jeremy Burks
    Security Analyst • Graduate • Ops 401: Cybersecurity Engineering (Part-Time, Online) • Online
    Feb 17, 2023
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    Life changing

    Code Fellows not only taught me the technical skills to land my first job in cyber security, they also provided crucial skills to perfect my resume and ace technical/behavioral interviews. I can’t say enough good things about Code Fellows. My fiancé went though Code Fellows and landed an amazing job in tech prior to my enrollment. 
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Code Fellows Alumni Outcomes

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Of the students who enroll at Code Fellows, 100% graduated. 96% of graduates were job-seeking and 98% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $72,500. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 1096 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee81.7%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position12.1%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Here are are the details on how we track Employment Data
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

Recent Code Fellows News

Jess Feldman
Updated March 30, 2023
Course Report March 2023 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy Women s History Month! This March on International Women s Day, we hosted a live Q&A with four bootcamp alumnae to hear about their career changes into tech and their tips for other women considering pivoting into tech. Layoffs at big tech companies continued through March, but despite this turbulence, IT hiring predictions for Q2 2023 are looking strong. The popular veterans benefit, VET TEC will wrap up at the ...
Jess Feldman
Updated March 16, 2023
Shay Crane is no stranger to career changes. When a health crisis required her to pivot from her career in sales management, Shay studied to become a paralegal. And when the Covid pandemic left Shay laid off, she looked to federal and state workforce development programs to help her learn technical skills. Thanks to the State of Washington's partnership with Code Fellows , Shay was able to enroll tuition-free to learn everything she needed to launch a new cybersecurity career. ...
Jess Feldman
Updated February 01, 2023
Course Report January 2023 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy New Year! Here at Course Report, we kicked off 2023 with the release of our Best Coding Bootcamps list and announced our most recent Alumni Review Sweepstakes winner . In bootcamp news, layoffs at tech giants like Google and Amazon receive a lot of media attention, but journalists uncovered the industries that are actually adding tech jobs right now. We saw skills-based hiring prioritized by private and public sectors, ...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 03, 2023
Course Report 2022 The Year in Review for Coding Bootcamp News As we wrap up 2022, we re reporting on the biggest coding bootcamp news about fundraises and new campuses that we saw in December. A new study released this month detailed how to increase bootcamp graduate outcomes in today s job market. A tech-recruiter-turned-software-engineer weighs in on why employers need to update their hiring processes to include skills-based hires. Plus, find out which 15 bootcamps we added ...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 03, 2023
Course Report 2022 The Year in Review for Coding Bootcamp News We re looking back at a very eventful 2022, and rounding up the most impactful news we saw in the coding bootcamp space. Follow along as we call out the top trends in 2022 and break down this year s biggest coding bootcamp acquisitions and fundraises. Plus, we re sharing our predictions for 2023 from transparency in ISAs to Web3 bootcamps! 2022 Course Report in Numbers We added 121 schools to our directory 15 of those in ...
Jess Feldman
Updated January 05, 2023
Is your 2023 New Year s resolution to make a career change into tech? You already know that a coding bootcamp can help you get there 79% of bootcamp grads get jobs in tech and the average alum sees a 56% salary lift . The best way to stay on track is to break down your goal into smaller milestones get started with our 5-step checklist and enroll at one of the full-time, part-time, in-person, or online programs we ve compiled that have upcoming start dates in early 2023. Keep in mind that ...
Jess Feldman
Updated November 30, 2022
Course Report November 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup This November, two bootcamps announced acquisitions and 70 million was invested in alternative education. We re covering how November s midterm elections here in the U.S. could impact support for education and workforce development in the upcoming years. Tech apprenticeship programs continue to grow and gain bipartisan support, and we were excited to learn of a tech training progra aimed at supporting women. Plus, ...
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 04, 2023
What is on the horizon for tech bootcamps in 2023? In this Live Q&A, we covered the major trends that our experts from General Assembly , Springboard , Coding Temple, and Code Fellows are expecting in 2023. Table of Contents Jump to the questions that you're most interested in! What were the most popular courses/subjects in 2022? Will Web3 grow in the future? Which past careers translate best into specific tech paths? What are technical hiring managers looking for in 2023? ...
Jess Feldman
Updated September 29, 2022
Course Report September 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy fall, everyone! As we begin to look towards the end of the year, we saw more speculation on how the Pell Grant for short-term programs bill could pass in the U.S. There was also plenty of discussion about how regulators are shaping Income Share Agreements and Online Program Managers. A huge new tech apprenticeship initiative broke ground in the U.S., and we ll dive into a think piece about the future of women in tech ...
Jess Feldman
Updated September 02, 2022
Course Report August 2022 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup This August, saw over 175M in fundraises in the coding bootcamp space! Republicans in the US shared what they would like to see in an expanded Pell Grant program, and an OPM giant, 2U, had some growing pains as it shifts to focusing on edX. Skills-based hiring continues to be top of mind for employers, so we re shining light on the coding bootcamps that are working hard to eliminate gatekeeping for tech skills training and tech ...

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How much does Code Fellows cost?

Code Fellows costs around $12,000. On the lower end, some Code Fellows courses like Ops 101: Explore Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Careers (Full-Time, Online) cost $99.

Where does Code Fellows have campuses?

Code Fellows has in-person campuses in and, Seattle. Code Fellows also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

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Code Fellows is a private vocational school licensed by the State of Washington. Code Fellows was the first code school in Washington State to be approved by the Veterans Association to receive the GI Bill. Learn more at www.codefellows.org/gi-bill
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