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Codesmith

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Codesmith is a coding school redefining the way software engineering is taught. Codesmith offers full-time (13-week) and part-time (38-week) remote software engineering immersive programs as well as a full-time NYC Onsite program. Codesmith focuses on concepts and technologies such as full-stack JavaScript, computer science, machine learning, Dev Ops, React, and more. The immersives are advanced residencies designed to help individuals launch meaningful, high-level...

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  • Jacob Ory
    Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
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    Sep 27, 2019
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    Life Changing 3 Months

    Deciding on a bootcamp wasn't easy, going through the application process was one of the first signs Codesmith was for me. Coming to Codesmith, you are expected to be at a higher level than all other bootcamps, this ensures you get the most out of the 3 month process and aren't paying a premium to learn the basics.

    The dev tool I created with my team at Codesmith is an asset that will set me apart from other bootcamp grads (no crud apps or games for final projects), and diving de...

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  • Tanner Houghton
    Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
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    Sep 27, 2019
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    Absolutely Phenomenal

    Codesmith was a life-changing experience that exceeded my expectations in every way. While there are numerous things I appreciate about Codesmith, I would like to elaborate upon four. 

    First, the Codesmith staff is incredible. Schno, the Head of Curriculum at Codesmith, and Augustine, the Lead Technical Mentor, are two of the best teachers I have ever had. They are dedicated, considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. Specifically, I appreciate Schno's ability to break complicated...

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  • Jimmy
    Student • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
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    Sep 26, 2019
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    Software Engineering Immersive Program

    I'm a LA Cohort 30 graduate. Prior to Codesmith, I graduated UCLA with a degree in physics. I didn't have much programming experience but had a lot of experience grinding. That's what codesmith is; a hardcore grind. We learn everything from vanillaJS, to React/Redux in the frontend, NodeJS/Express in the backend, MongoDB/Postgres for DB, and your very own niche topic that you'll spend 4 weeks on. Honestly, what other boot camp helps you make your own developer tool. The hiring process itse...

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  • Julie Young
    Student • JavaScript for Beginners • Online
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    Sep 26, 2019
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    JavaScript for Beginners

    I just finished the JSB prep course and can't recommend it, or Codesmith, enough. I started looking into bootcamps as my next step in a career change out of social services. JSB was perfect for a beginner like myself; succinct but robust enough to provide a great jumping-off point for a future engineer. As a female and LGBTQIA+ person, it was important to me to choose a program that not only acknowledges marginalized communit...

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  • Alfredo Alpizar
    Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
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    Sep 26, 2019
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    One of a kind experience!

    This place literally changed my life.

    I just finished the program on 08/30/19 and I just signed my offer letter yesterday for an engineering position well within the 6 figure salary range.

    I just want to start by saying that you are not guaranteed a 6 figure salary by just attending. Codesmith gives you the perfect environment and resources necessary to succeed and grow at a rapid pace, but it is ultimately up to the individual to get the most out of th...

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  • Dmitriy L
    Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
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    Sep 17, 2019
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    Student / Resident

    When you are signing up for this immersive course, you must realize a few things.

    - This is not for the weak.

    - This is for people who are ready for change, and that can be daunting.

    - Must be ready to temporarily put aside your social life.

     

    CodeSmith's pedagogy is precise when it comes to evolving a Student into a well-spoken Software Engineer professional. 

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  • q. bui
    sr frontend dev • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
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    Sep 06, 2019
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    Post Grad

    I graduated from Codesmith LA back in May and have been working for a few months as a Frontend Developer. I got my first job from their hiring day, which is actually one of the things that set Codesmith apart from other bootcamps. Towards the end of your bootcamp, Codesmith invites a handful of tech companies around the area to do a round robin / speed dating event with the cohort. Casual, not a lot of pressure and great experience to practice interviewing with real companies. Two people f...

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  • Kate M
    Graduate • New York City
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    Aug 21, 2019
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    Codesmith is intense.

    I graduated from Codesmith in July, but my journey here isn't over yet. I was asked to stay on for another 3 months as an engineering fellow. I'm going to update this review once I move on to my next job outside of Codesmith, but I figured I'd mark this spot in time with my current thoughts and feelings on what I've done so far here.

    Unfortunately it's hard to talk objectively about something when you've become so personally invested in it, and when its community has become your ...

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  • Leury
    Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
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    Aug 20, 2019
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    Above and beyond!

    A great and accurate descriptor for the experience I've had and the people I've met on this journey!

    There are three things that I think set Codesmith apart, and are things that I would like to highlight for people wondering why they should choose Codesmith over other programs.

    Curriculum integration:

    There is no shortage of options out there for fullstack engineering...

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  • Bryan F.
    Graduate • New York City
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    Aug 16, 2019
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    Mid to senior level developers? No way!

    Yes way! And it is all because of the curriculum, the hiring portion and the people.   After completing Codesmith, I understand why the students are able to achieve the results Codesmith speak of. I had the chance to attend another competing coding program free of charge, but I decided to pay $18k for Codesmith and I do not regret it at all.    The process to get into Codesmith is very unique, but it is not extremely diff...
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  • Christian Padilla
    Graduate • New York City
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    Aug 15, 2019
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    From CS Prep to Codesmith to Google in ~9 months

    Super cool place. 10/10

    I only had minor experience with Python (and no JS experience) before starting CS prep Dec 2018. Spent ~2 months after that studying alone (with the occasional JS – The Hard Parts lecture visits) and then started at Codesmith NY in Feb 2019. ~5 months later had software engineer job offers from Microsoft and Google.

    CS prep is good, but I'll write about the Immersive program here. Ultimately, I think Codesmith works well because it's very careful...

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  • Gaber Mowiena
    Graduate • New York City
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    Aug 15, 2019
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    Software Engineer

    Codesmith is a very fast-paced agile environment, In order to make the most out the curriculum you better be prepared and have some experience with the technologies covered 

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Codesmith Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
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Graduation Rate
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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 92 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field83.1%
Full-time employee82.0%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance1.1%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment0.0%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field16.9%
Could not contact0.0%
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Recent Codesmith News

Jess Feldman
Updated March 09, 2023
While Li enjoyed the clinical side of her career as a dietician, she was burned out from managing the underpaid and overworked lifestyle of working in a hospital. Answering her lifelong interest in tech, Li sought an immersive, online coding school to prepare her to successfully change careers. Li shares her tips about how to prepare for Codesmith and what she wishes she knew before her first day of the immersive program. Plus, find out how Li has adapted to her new life as a remote ...
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Updated January 03, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Updated November 10, 2022
Cam studied accounting in college but decided to make a career shift during the pandemic. Following his interest in tech, Cam chose Codesmith to future-proof his career and learn software engineering. After graduating from Codesmith in 2020 and working as a Software Engineer at Google, Cam and one of his classmates launched their own decentralized audio-visual curation community called heds . Cam shares how he pivoted from accounting to software engineering to tech entrepreneurship ...
Jess Feldman
Updated October 19, 2022
Learning to think like a software engineer is only the first step in becoming a software engineer; landing that first job after a coding bootcamp is a feat all its own! Not only does Codesmith boast a dedicated Career Support Team, but they also bring their alumni back as Career Support Engineers to help existing students navigate their job search. Watch Annie and Cara as they weigh in on how bootcamp graduates should decide which software engineering role is best for them. Meet ...
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Updated August 01, 2022
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Jess Feldman
Updated July 13, 2022
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Nat Davis
Updated January 19, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Updated February 21, 2022
Over 1,200 tech bootcamp graduates wrote a Verified review for their school on Course Report and went into the draw to win a 500 Amazon gift card! Jordan, a graduate of Codesmith , wrote a Verified review of his bootcamp experience and won our latest sweepstakes! Jordan shares his advice for future bootcampers and how Codesmith helped him land a job as a Software Engineer at NPR! Want to win 500 in our next Reviews Sweepstakes? Write a Verified review of your coding bootcamp experience ...
Liz Eggleston
Updated February 24, 2022
In this Live Alumni Q&A, the panel answered real questions from the audience like How these 6 bootcamp grads did their research and why they chose bootcamps like General Assembly, Tech Elevator, Springboard, NYC Data Science Academy, Code Fellows, and Codesmith. What were your favorite free resources to prep for a bootcamp? Any tips that you can give future bootcampers about where to look for scholarships and funding ? Having gone through the tech interview process, any ...
Jess Feldman
Updated December 08, 2021
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How much does Codesmith cost?

Codesmith costs around $20,925. On the lower end, some Codesmith courses like JavaScript for Beginners cost $350.

Where does Codesmith have campuses?

Codesmith has in-person campuses in Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland and Seattle. Codesmith also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

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