About
About
Code Platoon is a non-profit coding bootcamp located in Chicago, Illinois specifically designed for veterans and military spouses transitioning into the civilian workforce by providing technical training and career placement. Code Platoon offers a 14-week, full-time immersive bootcamp and a 35-week, part-time bootcamp. Both programs are available to attend in-person or remotely via video conference. Students are taught technical skills that leverage the core competencies of problem-solving, teamwork, and discipline.
The Code Platoon curriculum immerses students in learning full stack web development, including Python, Django, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. The Python and Javascript track includes five modules: computer science/programming fundamentals, the World Wide Web, data science, Amazon Web Services, and creating applications. No prior programming experience is required to enroll. Upon graduation, students are eligible for paid internships with Code Platoon’s corporate sponsors.
Code Platoon accepts the GI Bill and VET TEC. General scholarships are also available to eligible students. The majority of students have 80% or more of their tuition covered through VA benefits and/or scholarships.
Recent Code Platoon Reviews: Rating 4.96
Recent Code Platoon News
- April 2019 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup
- June 2018 Coding Bootcamp Podcast
- November 2017 Coding Bootcamp News + Podcast
Courses
Courses
Full Stack Web Developer Immersive
ApplyHTML, Git, JavaScript, Sinatra, jQuery, Rails, CSS, Ruby, SQL
In PersonFull Time50 Hours/week13 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size 12 Location Chicago This class teaches all of the necessary components to become a full-stack web developer. Over 20 (6 remote, 14 in person) intense weeks, you will be taught Ruby, Rails, Javascript, ReactJS, HTML and CSS. You will also learn industry best practices, including test driven development, pair programming, version control with Git,and Agile processes.Financing
Deposit $500 Tuition Plans Yes Scholarship $10,500 for all Veterans, 2017 $500 All Women Full Scholarship Transgender Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Yes Placement Test No Interview No
Full Stack Web Developer Immersive / Remote Attendance
ApplyHTML, JavaScript, Sinatra, Rails, CSS, React.js, Front End, Ruby, SQL
In PersonFull Time50 Hours/week14 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $2,500 Class size 4 Location Chicago This class teaches all of the necessary components to become a full-stack web developer. Over 20 (6 remote, 14 in person) intense weeks, you will be taught Ruby, Rails, Javascript, ReactJS, HTML and CSS. You will also learn industry best practices, including test driven development, pair programming, version control with Git,and Agile processes.Financing
Deposit $500 Tuition Plans Yes Scholarship $10,500 for all Veterans, 2017 $500 All Women Full Scholarship Transgender Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Yes Placement Test No Interview No
Reviews
Code Platoon Reviews
- Code Platoon Alpha Platoon- 9/16/2016Anonymous • Software engineer intern • Graduate • Campus: Chicago
This program is great. Almost everyone in my cohort was working either full time or in an internship within weeks of graduation. The mentors you will receive are great. Rod Levy is an amazing individual who can trampoline your career into tthe next universe with his networking skills alone. It almost turns into a small community. Everyone is a veteran so there are commonalities between all students. I recommend this program to any veterans who have a passion for problem solving/software development and other veterans who are unsure of what to do 'next'.
- Student (former)- 10/9/2018E • Ew_wrightiii@live.com • Student • Campus: Chicago
It was exactly what I needed to get my foot in the door at a great company as a front end dev. The course focused on JS and Ruby as a full stack developer. Ample preparation and dedication will get most through and there was always someone around to help if stuck. I would do it again.
- Student (former)- 10/9/2018E • Ew_wrightiii@live.com • Student • Campus: Chicago
It was exactly what I needed to get my foot in the door at a great company as a front end dev. The course focused on JS and Ruby as a full stack developer. Ample preparation and dedication will get most through and there was always someone around to help if stuck. I would do it again.
Outcomes
Code Platoon Outcomes
On-Time Graduation Rate
In-Field Employed
Median Salary
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:
