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Codesmith

Average Rating4.89
528 Reviews
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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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  • Anonymous
    Student • CS Prep • Online
    Aug 09, 2022
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    Not helpful

    This course did not prep me for the technical interview. I dislike that it was advertised by codesmith that it will aid you in the technical interview. The instructor was good but the material wasn't that helpful. You do have pair programming but the first week was about 15mins and the final week was ~45mins. Its not helpful if a lot of your other classates are beginners.

    1. Skip this class if you are unsure if you want to join codesmith
    2. Do csx, freecodecamp and leetcode if ...
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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Jan 21, 2022
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    Great

    Was a great program, got a lead software engineering role after the program. Honestly, Eric's awesome and worth the price of admission. 
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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Online
    Sep 29, 2021
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    NY Cohort 25

    Overall a fantastic experience. Curriculum was very thoughtfully constructed.
    Algorithm approaches could have had a bit more structure in terms of introducing specific techniques with which to solve certain types of problems. Deployment / testing was not a focus, which I think occasionaly makes it quite easy for recruiters to filter graduates as coming from a bootcamp paradigm. 
    But, coming from a non-technical background, I now earn $180k TC, having graduated a couple of months ag...
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  • Anonymous
    Senior Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Jun 23, 2021
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    Excellent choice not just for your first engineering job but for the rest of your career

    I graduated from Codesmith last May.  Having now worked as an engineer for a full year, I can unequivocally say that Codesmith is not just a program that will get you your first job, but a solid platform for the rest of your career.  

    - Even though I've already graduated from the program, every Codesmith instructor / advisor / coordinator have all been extremely open to providing great guidance and resources whenever I reached out, even though they really didn't have to (special t...
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  • Anonymous
    Senior Front end Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    May 24, 2021
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    Software Engineer

    I'm usually wary of reviews that have only positive things to say, but it's difficult for me to denote anything intrinsically wrong with Codesmith.

    In essence, you don't need a bootcamp to get a job, all the information necessary to get a job exist if you're driven to find it. But what Codesmith offers, which I don't believe you can find anywhere else (except, perhaps, another exceptional bootcamp. This is my only experience so it's all I can speak to) is the community. I was wary...
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  • Anonymous
    Full-Stack Engineer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Mar 31, 2021
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    More than enough to get a job

    I came to Codesmith from a career in law, without any real experience building web applications. Within six weeks of completing the immersive, I accepted a job as a software engineer at a company I'm excited for work for. Codesmith's curriculum provided more than sufficient preparation not only for the hiring process but for the actual work of a software engineer - and, most critically, Codesmith's approach taught me how to learn new languages and utilities rapidly. I would recommend Cod...
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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • CS Prep • Online
    Mar 30, 2021
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    CS Prep

    As someone who has only been coding for a little over a month, this course was very challenging. I was overwhelmed at times, but the support I got from the instructor and classmates were extraordinary. My instructor Sophie was incredibly responsive and supportive. She made sure I understood everything I had questions on. I have learned so much in these short two weeks that i never thought I could achieve. After this course I am 100% positive that Codesmith is the way to go. I've applied ...
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  • Anonymous
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    Mar 20, 2021
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    Changed my life... Exceptional instructors and mentors - Does not compare to other bootcamps

    Codesmith accelerated my career by several years. 

    Before getting into Codesmith, I had been accepted by two other bootcamps (that I won't mention here). I ultimately decided to go with Codesmith because an alumni from both my university and Codesmith could not recommend it more to me. It was the best decision I could have made for my career.

    I noticed that other bootcamps were using dated materials from over a few years ago. In the tech industry this is a very long time an...
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  • Anonymous
    Senior Full Stack Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Mar 12, 2021
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    New York Cohort 22

    My experience at Codesmith was invaluable, and I was able to land a senior role less than two months after finishing the program. The codesmith community is one of a kind. The outcomes are a result of dedicated engineers and community which develops thinkers instead of technicians. With special credit to Eric who taught me how to negotiate for a salary I could write home about. Codesmith is one of a kind.

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  • Anonymous
    Senior Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Mar 06, 2021
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    Codesmith is Awesome

    I attended Codesmith a couple years ago, graduated in Jan 2019. Prior software experience before attending Codesmith - part-time JS / CSS / HTML / bash self-study for about 6 months => some JS The Hard Parts sessions => CS Prep. Upon graduating, I landed a role as a Senior Full Stack Engineer at a large company that has been a great experience for me over the past couple years. 
    I felt compelled to write this review because I wanted to bring some attention ...
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  • Anonymous
    Senior Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Online
    Feb 17, 2021
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    Incredible Program that delivers on its promises

    Codesmith is an incredible program that delivers on its promises.  The below points are in no particular order but all incredibly valid.
    1) The hours are long.  You are truly immersed in code.
    2) They want you to fail (but they will help you overcome those failures).  The point is to learn by doing and understanding the process and then overcoming the frustrations.
    3) They emphasize an empathetic engineer.  The goal is to be not only a knowledgeable engineer but also one that kn...
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  • Anonymous
    Student • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York City
    Feb 13, 2021
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    Full Stack Immersive Program

    Codesmith is a great program for those who are ready to put in the work to become a software engineer. Codesmith's way of instruction can feel rough at times, but because they push their students out of their comfort zone, that's why Codesmith is so successful. Their approach to the job hunt is amazing and I encourage you to go through the program and see it for yourself.

    A lot of what you're paying for at codesmith is invaluable. Personally, I loved that they put me in a mindset ...
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Codesmith Alumni Outcomes

83%
Employment Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
$116,500
Median Salary
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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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Jess Feldman
Updated March 09, 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 ...
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Updated October 19, 2022
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Updated August 01, 2022
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Updated July 13, 2022
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Updated January 19, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Updated February 21, 2022
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Liz Eggleston
Updated February 24, 2022
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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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