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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 15-week, full-time and 28-week, part-time Full-stack Software Engineering and DevOps and Cloud Engineering bootcamps. Code Platoon's DevOps bootcamp is only offered as a 28-week part-time program. 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.
I decided to go to Code Platoon after graduating with a Biomedical Engineering degree. The director, Rod Levy, was welcoming from the beginning. He was understanding and adaptable to my needs as a wheelchair-user, specifically taking in account my travel difficulties and health concerns. Sometimes I would need to take the class as a remote student. Additionally, both instructors, Jon and Josh, explained concepts clearly, encouraged questions, and would support frustrated students durin...
I decided to go to Code Platoon after graduating with a Biomedical Engineering degree. The director, Rod Levy, was welcoming from the beginning. He was understanding and adaptable to my needs as a wheelchair-user, specifically taking in account my travel difficulties and health concerns. Sometimes I would need to take the class as a remote student. Additionally, both instructors, Jon and Josh, explained concepts clearly, encouraged questions, and would support frustrated students during individual coding exercises when the students were stuck. Every Monday through Thursday, a couple of helpful TAs would assist us with coding after hours. The general atmosphere was great because all the of the gladly students jump in to help each other. Just like the military, we don't leave our battle-buddies behind.
Even with all the support, the course is very challenging. Students are expected to do research, experiment with code, and figure out how to solve our problems. This is an absolute necessity in the world of programming. Google is our best friend. And there are many tricky concepts where Stack Overflow has suggestions to help us. The school has plenty of outsiders come in and give us workshops on key concepts such as Git, Data Science, SQL, React, and job searches. Code Platoon also gives lots of help to finding a job by developing Linked-In profiles, resumes, white-boarding challenges, and giving interview practice. Most of the students here will get a paid internship. And for the several who do miss out, Code Platoon has lots of connections to other software companies in the Chicago area, many who seem to be scouting for talent. I have full confidence that I will get an internship or a job very soon. I feel like I've learned more in a few months here than in a few years attending college.
Anyway, I love the program and recommend it to anybody who is will to put forth 100% effort. I suggest that newcomers not only do the pre-work, but also take online courses (YouTube, Udemy, etc.) on Git, Django, and REACT. REACT was especially difficult with the asynchronous programming, and I think it will benefit students to try to understand it in advance. Good luck everyone, and I hope to stop in and see my fellow Code Platoon cohorts in the future!
Employed in-field | 100.0% |
Full-time employee | 33.3% |
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 66.7% |
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 0.0% |
Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.0% |
Not seeking in-field employment | 0.0% |
Employed out-of-field | 0.0% |
Continuing to higher education | 0.0% |
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 0.0% |
Still seeking job in-field | 0.0% |
Could not contact | 0.0% |
How much does Code Platoon cost?
Code Platoon costs around $18,000.
What courses does Code Platoon teach?
Code Platoon offers courses like DevOps Engineering (Remote Only), Full Stack Web Developer Immersive, Full Stack Web Developer Immersive / Remote Attendance.
Where does Code Platoon have campuses?
Code Platoon has an in-person campus in Chicago.
Is Code Platoon worth it?
The data says yes! In 2019, Code Platoon reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $52,000, and 100% of Code Platoon alumni are employed. Code Platoon hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 131 Code Platoon alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Platoon on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Code Platoon legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 131 Code Platoon alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Platoon and rate their overall experience a 4.96 out of 5.
Does Code Platoon offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Code Platoon accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read Code Platoon reviews?
You can read 131 reviews of Code Platoon on Course Report! Code Platoon alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Platoon and rate their overall experience a 4.96 out of 5.
Is Code Platoon accredited?
Approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education as a Private and Vocational School. GI Bill Approved by The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. VET TEC approved provider through the Department of Veteran Affairs.
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