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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 ensure students receive the most industry-relevant training as effectively and efficiently as possible. Code Fellows shapes passionate learners with immersive training to meet industry needs and improve diversity. Students are immersed in their learning with daily lectures, pair programming, weekly presentations from full-time instructional staff who are seasoned industry professionals, one-week project sprints, and more. Code Fellows graduates work at Amazon, Microsoft, Zillow, Expedia, XBOX, NIKE, Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, and over 800 other companies.
The modular style of the Code Fellows program allows students to test into the course level that is most appropriate for their current skill level. In addition, the modular class structure allows students to choose the schedule and timing that meets their needs.
Code Fellows believes everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. Code Fellows offers scholarships to help individuals who come from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds find rewarding careers in tech. They are committed to breaking down systemic barriers and ensuring all people are treated with respect and dignity. They are united with their staff, students, alumni, and partners in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.
Code Fellows supports both domestic and international licensing partners through its Powered by Code Fellows program. Code Fellows also offers a tutoring program and platform to both students and non-students, technical instructor certification, and corporate training.
I've completed the 201 and 301 courses and if I did it over again I would have chosen somewhere else.
Code Fellows is the most expensive bootcamp out there - at least for Portland and Seattle. $20K for the 201, 301, and 401 classes which is far more than Dev bootcamp, Coder Camps, or any other bootcamp out there in Seattle. In fact, 5-8k more! There is no reason for this cost. Programming languages are programming languages and there are plenty of bootcamps out there who get y...
I've completed the 201 and 301 courses and if I did it over again I would have chosen somewhere else.
Code Fellows is the most expensive bootcamp out there - at least for Portland and Seattle. $20K for the 201, 301, and 401 classes which is far more than Dev bootcamp, Coder Camps, or any other bootcamp out there in Seattle. In fact, 5-8k more! There is no reason for this cost. Programming languages are programming languages and there are plenty of bootcamps out there who get you to work far faster and for MUCH cheaper. The results do not justify the costs. Also, their job placement rates are no better than any other bootcamp.
Personally, there is a lot of room out there for Code Fellows and any other bootcamp to fudge their placement rate numbers. Keep in mind that the attrition rates of their classes are not included in these numbers. There are A LOT of students in Code Fellows classes who do not make it through their classes. I recently heard that 40-50% of their students did not make it through a recent Seattle 201 class. Not sure what Code Fellows is planning on doing about that. Currently, the only prep work for their 201 course they put you through are a couple classes through Code Academy, which isn't enough. Unlike universities, bootcamps do not go through an accreditation process and thus are never audited.
The only bootcamp that actually publicizes their numbers and has them actually audited is Flat Iron school in New York. Again, why? Do these bootcamps have something to hide?
Finally, keep in mind that Code Fellows gives next to no job support unless you go through one of their 401 classes. Why their 301 class is $1000 more than their 201 class is beyond me. It is the same time duration and you use the exact same textbooks that you purchased for their 201 classes. So after you spend $8000, you are pretty much on your own to find any work with your intermediate coding skills.
You can go to a similar bootcamp and receive the foundational and intermediate aspects of programming for quite a lot less. Code Fellows may reply to my criticism by saying they care more or do a better job. Prove it.
Good luck.
Brook Riggio of Code Fellows
VP of Education
Apr 07, 2016
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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.
What courses does Code Fellows teach?
Code Fellows offers courses like Code 101: Explore Software Development (Full-Time, In-Person), Code 101: Explore Software Development (Full-Time, Online), Code 102: Intro to Software Development (Full-Time, In-Person), Code 102: Intro to Software Development (Full-Time, Online) and 45 more.
Where does Code Fellows have campuses?
Code Fellows has in-person campuses in Seattle. Code Fellows also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Code Fellows worth it?
The data says yes! In 2019, Code Fellows reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,500, and 98% of Code Fellows alumni are employed.
Is Code Fellows legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 228 Code Fellows alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Fellows and rate their overall experience a 4.49 out of 5.
Does Code Fellows offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Code Fellows accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read Code Fellows reviews?
You can read 228 reviews of Code Fellows on Course Report! Code Fellows alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Fellows and rate their overall experience a 4.49 out of 5.
Is Code Fellows accredited?
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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