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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 to attend Code Platoon after completing my Bachelors in Interdisplinary Studies and my Masters in Business Administration. I learned more throughout this Boot-Camp than my entire 6 year education prior to it. They teach allot more than programming. They bring in brilliant people to teach you about the learning process and it helps motivate and encourage you to struggle through the material. They also bring in tech-business experts to teach you about the industry and provide in...
I decided to to attend Code Platoon after completing my Bachelors in Interdisplinary Studies and my Masters in Business Administration. I learned more throughout this Boot-Camp than my entire 6 year education prior to it. They teach allot more than programming. They bring in brilliant people to teach you about the learning process and it helps motivate and encourage you to struggle through the material. They also bring in tech-business experts to teach you about the industry and provide informal emotional intillegence training to help you get better at working with others. They provide you with certifications, like SAFE and Amazon Web Services that will help you stand out during your job hunt. At the end of every week students have the ability to provide feedback on the Course Material to make each cohort better than the next. The teachers are outstanding and the TA's are awesome, patient and take time ourt of their own day to ensure you learn the material. The only hard part is swallowing your pride and asking for the additional help. Its their if you want it.
My only quam about the program is not being able to apply for work if you decide to enter their apprenticeship program. Apprenticeships are not guranteed but they do their best to make sure they have enough apprenticeships for the entire class. My cohort had 7 Apprenticeship positions for 9 in person students so the odds of landing a job are much higher than applying on your own. With that being said it is optional to participate in the apprenticeship program and your competition is less steep if you decide to enter in it. It is just not guranteed you land an apprenticeship.
So my advice to you is take your time with the pre-work make sure you learn everything, ask questions before you get in the program, the instructors are more than willing to help. It will only set you up for further success.
All In all this is the only learning environment where I fealt loved and supported throughout the entire process. Even when I wanted to quit others around me encouraged me to struggle and grow. Forever grateful for the experience and happy I struggled through it.
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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