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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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  • Anonymous
    Student • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Nov 22, 2017
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    Codesmith helped me immensely

    I have a unique situation. When I applied to Codesmith, I had taken some online courses and applied to jobs, but wasn't getting results.

    The first few weeks of Codesmith, we reviewed a lot of JavaScript fundamentals. During that time, 2 companies reached out to interview me. During my lunch, I went to the interviews.

    I did so well that many of the interviewers said they've interviewed developers with 5 or 6 years of experience, but never seen them get so many of the que...

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  • Anonymous
    Fullstack Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Aug 18, 2017
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    Trust the process!

    At times, you'll feel like you want to give up. You think you're not good enough. Codesmith is not those "feels good" bootcamps that's all over the place. The first part of the program teaches the fundamentals of JavaScript. Coming from a PHP background, little did I know that JavaScript has such differences! It's a language with so many twists, and Codesmith explained it thoroughly and clearly.

    The most intense part about the program, IMO, is the brainstorming week to come up wi...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Dec 05, 2016
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    I made a huge gamble to choose Codesmith over other coding programs in the Bay Area. Roughly 9 months later after "graduating", I'm in massive and crippling debt with very little to show for it. My portfolio can't even make it past any recruiter.  I'm no longer even looking for a developer job and I'm working minimum wage to make ends meet.  

    The curriculum may have changed since I finished but at the time Redux was not taught; you absolutely c...

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    Will Sentance of Codesmith

    CEO

    Jan 31, 2017

    I'm sorry it’s been so tough for you in the job search - we all are. I know you and I have been on the phone together and with Eric and Hira on the team many times - and we will all continue to do so

    In addition to our conversations together, keep talking to other Codesmith graduates working in SF to get their thoughts on strategy - I know they would be very happy to talk with you too.

    The purpose of Codesmith is to be a community of people not only learning technical knowledge but growing as problem solvers and exceptional communicators. Redux is part of the curriculum for sure but the real purpose is to develop your capacity to pick up any new technology fast through the challenges, whiteboarding practice and under-the-hood lectures

    I am truly confident in your ability. You have great projects and a strong computer science mindset. We’re here for you and will keep pushing with you until you get there.

    Keep up the hard work and I’m looking forward to hearing back from you to my email

    Will
  • Blessing Ebowe
    Software Engineer • Student • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Oct 23, 2018
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    The Ultimate learning environment

    Codesmith to me was a very important learning experience, it doesn't just build you up as a tech-savvy Engineer it takes you into the rudiments of problem-solving, technical communication and project management. Most importantly handling new challenges without giving up, I was challenged to do more every day of the programme and the more challenges I overcame the more I knew and the more confidence I had in my understanding.

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  • Joshua Wright
    Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Oct 19, 2018
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    I went to Codesmith out of High School, and I'm so glad I did

    Codesmith has a relatively wide range of individuals coming through the program. They range in age everywhere from twentysomethings to fifty or older, it's a really diverse program. I came when I was 18, straight out of high school, in lieu of going to college. When I was first considering going to Codesmith, I never thought I would leave with such a strong emotional connection to the people I met there, and such a feeling of community and connection that Codesmith has given me. Codesmith ...

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  • Ben Gummelt
    Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Jul 19, 2018
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    Life Changing Approach

    What set Codesmith out from the other similiar programs is that you had to be at least a junior level engineer before you entered the program.  This process made sure you were prepared for the intense 12 week program that changes the way you approach coding and empowers you to be a mid to senior level engineer.  The focus on communication was the missing block in my approach to becoming  a great engineer and Codesmith fostered that approach in a very effective way.

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  • Tiffany
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Jun 29, 2018
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    Game Changer

    I attended Codesmith at the end of 2017, and it's been the biggest game changer in my quest to switch careers. Codesmith offers a valuable, hands-on learning environment that focuses on teaching students how to become better pair-programmers, communicators and self learners -- something that's almost impossible to find if you're trying to learn software engineering on your own. But be forewarned that the program is difficult and will stretch your limits; there's minimal hand holding, and i...

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Codesmith Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
$130,000
Median Salary
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94% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 6% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 62 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field82.3%
Full-time employee80.6%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance1.6%
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-field17.7%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
The salaries above reflect salaries for both full-time and part-time positions. View the full CIRR report.

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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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Codesmith is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. For more information visit: https://codesmith.io/regulatory-information
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