About
About
Founded in 2012, Coding Dojo is a global technology education company that offers three full stack coding bootcamps, full-stack part-time programs, as well as courses on data science and other emerging technologies. Coding Dojo has campuses in Arlington, Berkeley, Boise, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Jose, Seattle, Tulsa, and online. Students can choose to learn one, two, or three of the industry’s most in-demand web development languages, including Python, Ruby on Rails, MERN, Java or .NET Core. An online option is also available for students who don’t have access to campuses. In addition to an extensive curriculum, students collaborate with peers, join interactive lectures with their instructors, work with career services, and have access to Assistant Instructors during lab sessions. Students experience building dynamic web applications, solving job-relevant problems, learning to think like true software engineers, and discovering how to become a self-sufficient developer.
To apply, candidates answer questions via an online form, schedule an interview with a Coding Dojo staff member, then if accepted, must pay a deposit to secure their place. There is no coding challenge or technical assessment, but depending on the program, students may take a placement assessment to see if they need to enroll in Programming Basics (a free ramp-up course) prior to the bootcamp.
Since 2012, Coding Dojo has endeavored to help individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels transform into professional developers who go on to be hired by startups and companies like Amazon, Apple, Expedia, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, DocuSign and Skytap. Coding Dojo also offers career services, including one-on-one sessions with a career advisor, open forums with industry leaders, and comprehensive job preparation.
Coding Dojo welcomes Veterans and accepts the GI Bill at selected campuses, and provides various scholarship opportunities for qualified students.
Recent Coding Dojo Reviews: Rating 4.42
Recent Coding Dojo News
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Courses
Courses
Online Full-Time Software Development Immersive
ApplyMySQL, AngularJS, MongoDB, HTML, Git, PHP, C#, JavaScript, .NET, ASP.NET, jQuery, Rails, Product Management, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Algorithms, Node.js, Java, Ruby, Network Security, SQL, Python
OnlineFull Time70 Hours/week14 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,995 Class size N/A Location Online Our Online Full-Time Immersive Bootcamp is a remote learning alternative that provides online access to our in-depth three-stack curriculum—complete with live support from instructors, our industry-tested learning platform, hands-on assignments and much more. Ideal for students interested in web development who cannot attend our on-campus programs, this online bootcamp is a full-time immersive experience in which you will master the fundamentals of web and software development, and 3 full stacks - Python, MERN, and Java - over 14 weeks, learning valuable skills for a career in tech. Based on our 2019 outcomes report, 88.9% of our alumni land a job in 180 days after graduating. They also receive an average salary of $76,500 per year. Your Career Starts From Day 1 Our in-depth three-stack program is complete with hands-on learning, robust support from our instructional staff, our industry-tested learning platform, and more - so you are both challenged and supported throughout the journey. Integrated into every step of the program is our career services experience. You'll have unlimited, lifetime access to our career services team, who have successfully placed thousands of graduates nationwide. Our grads often say that Coding Dojo is the most rewarding, yet difficult thing they’ve ever done. We’re deeply proud every day of our 6000+ grads, and we hope to count you among them. Live Instruction Start each day with live algorithms, discussion sessions, and a group activity. Open Lab Hours Lab hours are often where the learning really happens! This is where you can work in groups or solo to create assignments and connect with instructors. Small Group Code Reviews Schedule sessions with your instructor in groups of 2 or 3 to get detailed feedback on milestone assignments TA Support TA’s are available from 2pm to 7pm PST, Monday through Friday, to line up with when most students are tackling assignments. 24/7 Cohort Access From Day 1, you’ll join our Discord community full of your fellow classmates and instructors, as well as have 24/7 access to our Learning Platform. Student Services Team If you ever find yourself struggling, reach out to our student services team! They are here to help with time management, tech issues, and more. Career Services Manager Starting Day 1 of your bootcamp, your Career Services Manager will help you create a tailored roadmap to the job of your dreams.Financing
Deposit $1000 Financing Monthly financing plans available via Skills FundTuition Plans $1,000 deposit followed by 2 payments or monthly payment plans available via Skills Fund. Refund / Guarantee Deposits are required to reserve your seat in the bootcamp and are refundable until day 1 of class. Scholarship Scholarships up to $4,000 available for veterans, women, and other underrepresented groups in the technology industry. Email scholarships@codingdojo.com to learn more. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Yes Placement Test No Interview Yes
Online Part-Time Data Science
ApplyData Science, Data Visualization, Data Analytics , Data Structures, SQL, Python, Machine Learning
OnlinePart Time15 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $4,995 Class size N/A Location Online This bootcamp is a deep dive into the fundamentals of data science and machine learning in Python. Throughout the course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire data science process from end-to-end, including data prep, data analysis and visualization, as well as how to properly apply machine learning algorithms to various situations or tasks. This course was designed to prepare you for the real world. Each week, you’ll tackle interview-style questions and weekly exercises as you learn new topics, so that you are building the skills needed to land a new job as you learn the topics themselves. What You’ll Get: • Learn the end-to-end data science process including data prep, data analysis, visualization, as well as use cases for both machine learning and deep learning algorithms • Walk away with a work applicable understanding of the Data Science process and how to use the methodologies and tools to solve real-world problems in business and academia • Learn how to retrieve and manipulate data using Python and SQL • An understanding of the importance of machine Learning and future growth of the industry • A deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different Machine Learning algorithms • A portfolio of projects to showcase to employers Eligibility: • No 4 year degree required • No previous coding experience required - really!Financing
Deposit $1000 Financing - Monthly payments as low as $85.86 available via SkillsFund
Tuition Plans Pay the $1000 deposit, then make a second payment due by the 1st Friday of class. Refund / Guarantee All payments are refundable until day 1 of class. Scholarship Up to $500 available: see our website to apply. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner-friendly! Prep Work Nope! Placement Test No Interview No
Online Software Development Part-Time (Accelerated Pace)
ApplyMySQL, MongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, Django, jQuery, CSS, React.js, Algorithms, Node.js, Java, Front End, SQL, Python, MVC, GitHub
OnlinePart Time25 Hours/week16 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $7,995 Class size N/A Location Online Our Part-Time Accelerated course is a flexible alternative that provides online access to our in-depth curriculum—complete with real-time support from instructors, our industry-tested learning platform, hands-on assignments and much more. Ideal for students who cannot attend our on-campus programs, or commit to a full-time course, you'll learn the skills needed to become a self-sufficient developer. Time commitment is 2-4 hours a week in lectures and optional office hours, plus 20-30 hours of self-study. Our graduates have an 88.9% placement rate within 6 months of graduation & an average starting salary of $76,500. Choose Your Own Adventure With the accelerated program, you choose your own adventure based on your professional goals and your other commitments. Take the complete curriculum over 32 weeks, or choose to only take 1 or 2 stacks. Live Instruction Lectures are always delivered live so you can ask questions and interact with your cohort. Office Hours Need more help understanding a concept? Join your instructor or teacher assistants in our office hours for your class. Small Group Code Reviews Schedule sessions with your instructor in groups of 2 or 3 to get detailed feedback on milestone assignments TA Support Seven Days a Week TA’s are available from 11am to 8pm PST Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm on Saturdays, and 8am-2pm on Sundays, so you have support 7 days a week All times in PST 24/7 Cohort Access From Day 1, you’ll join our MatterMost community full of your fellow classmates and instructors, as well as have 24/7 access to our Learning Platform. Student Services Team If you ever find yourself struggling, reach out to our student services team! They are here to help with time management, tech issues, and more. Career Services Manager Starting Day 1 of your bootcamp, your Career Services Manager will help you create a tailored roadmap to the job of your dreams. Subjects: CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Git/Github, Bootstrap, Python, MySQL, Flask, Ajax, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js, Advanced Javascript, Socket.IO, Bower, Java 8, JSP, SpringMVCFinancing
Deposit $1000 Financing - $500 discount for upfront payment
- Income Share Agreement available; payments as low as $253/month
- Monthly financing plans available via Skills Fund
Tuition Plans $1,000 deposit followed by 4 monthly payments of $1,498.75 Refund / Guarantee Deposits are refundable until day 1 of class. Scholarship Scholarships up to $4,000 available for veterans, women, and other underrepresented groups in the technology industry. Email scholarships@codingdojo.com to learn more. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Yes Placement Test No Interview No
Online Software Development Part-Time (Flex Pace)
ApplyMySQL, HTML, Git, JavaScript, CSS, Front End, SQL, Python, GitHub
OnlinePart Time12 Hours/week28 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $7,995 Class size N/A Location Online Live Instruction. Career Services. 10-15 hours a week. Our Flex program is unique in the bootcamp industry, in that it offers the same benefits as a full-time program but with the most manageable time commitment out there. The Flex program was designed for the busiest students (you know who you are!). Working part-time and in school? Have a family and a full-time job? Tried self-study, but can’t stay on track without some accountability and structure? Then Flex is for you. Comprehensive Curriculum Master the essentials of web fundamentals, then dive into full stack Python - one of the most popular coding languages in the world. Live Instruction Lectures are always delivered live so you can ask questions and interact with your cohort. Office Hours Need more help understanding a concept? Join your instructor or teacher assistants in our office hours for your class. Small Group Code Reviews Schedule sessions with your instructor in groups of 2 or 3 to get detailed feedback on milestone assignments TA Support Seven Days a Week TA’s are available from 11am to 8pm PST Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm on Saturdays, and 8am-2pm on Sundays, so you have support 7 days a week All times in PST 24/7 Cohort Access From Day 1, you’ll join our MatterMost community full of your fellow classmates and instructors, as well as have 24/7 access to our Learning Platform. Student Services Team If you ever find yourself struggling, reach out to our student services team! They are here to help with time management, tech issues, and more. Career Services Manager Starting Day 1 of your bootcamp, your Career Services Manager will help you create a tailored roadmap to the job of your dreams. We have had the privilege of helping over 6,000 students upgrade their careers & their lives. In 28 weeks, all while learning the most-indemand STEM skills, you will be working on your job search for when graduation comes and goes. Our graduates have an 88.9% placement rate within 6 months of graduation & an average starting salary of $76,500. Subjects: CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Git/Github, Bootstrap, Python, MySQL, Flask, Ajax, PostgreSQLFinancing
Deposit $1,000 Financing - $500 discount for upfront payment
- Income Share Agreement available; payments as low as $253/month
- Monthly financing plans available via Skills Fund
Tuition Plans $1,000 deposit followed by 4 monthly payments of $1,498.75 Refund / Guarantee Deposits are refundable until day 1 of class. Scholarship Scholarships up to $4,000 available for veterans, women, and other underrepresented groups in the technology industry. Email scholarships@codingdojo.com to learn more. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Yes Placement Test No Interview No
Onsite Full-Time Software Development Immersive
ApplyMySQL, AngularJS, MongoDB, HTML, Git, PHP, C#, JavaScript, .NET, ASP.NET, jQuery, Rails, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Algorithms, Node.js, Java, Front End, Ruby, Network Security, SQL, Python
In PersonFull Time70 Hours/week14 WeeksStart Date Rolling Start Date Cost $15,995 Class size N/A Location Boise, Orange County, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Chicago, Arlington, Dallas, San Francisco Master the fundamental building blocks of web and software development alongside your peers over 14 rigorous weeks. With campuses in 10 cities, we’ve been delivering a top-tier coding education since 2012. Our unparalleled three-stack program is complete with hands-on learning, robust support from our rockstar roster of instructional staff, our industry-tested learning platform, and more - so you are both challenged and supported throughout the journey. Integrated into every step of the program is unlimited access to our career services team, who have successfully placed thousands of graduates nationwide. Our Game-Changing 3 Stack Curriculum Our curriculum covers more front-end and back-end technologies than any other full-stack program – without sacrificing depth for breadth. Not only does this mean you’ll graduate with more skills and a more robust portfolio, but you’ll be more prepared to learn the coding languages of tomorrow. With 3 Full Stacks at your fingertips, you’ll be ready for anything. We tailor our onsite curriculum in each metro area to match local hiring demand - see our website for details. Live Instruction Start each day with live algorithms, discussion sessions, and a group activity. Open Lab Hours Lab hours are often where the learning really happens! This is where you can work in groups or solo to create assignments and connect with instructors. Small Group Code Reviews Schedule sessions with your instructor in groups of 2 or 3 to get detailed feedback on milestone assignments TA Support TA’s are available from 2pm to 7pm PST, Monday through Friday, to line up with when most students are tackling assignments. 24/7 Cohort Access From Day 1, you’ll join our Discord community full of your fellow classmates and instructors, as well as have 24/7 access to our Learning Platform. Student Services Team If you ever find yourself struggling, reach out to our student services team! They are here to help with time management, tech issues, and more. Career Services Manager Starting Day 1 of your bootcamp, your Career Services Manager will help you create a tailored roadmap to the job of your dreams.Financing
Deposit $1000 Financing Monthly financing plans available via Skills FundTuition Plans $1,000 deposit followed by 2 payments or monthly payment plans available via Skills Fund. Refund / Guarantee Deposits are required to reserve your seat in the bootcamp, and are refundable until day 1 of class. Scholarship Up to $4,000 in scholarships available for veterans, women, and other underrepresented groups in the technology industry. Email scholarships@codingdojo.com to learn more. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Yes Placement Test No Interview Yes
Reviews
Coding Dojo Reviews
- Lydell Tyler • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Onsite Full-Time Software Development Immersive • Campus: Chicago • Verified via LinkedInMeaningful growth requires challenge and stress.
The self-taught road was challenging but not as challenging and meaningful as my experience Coding Dojo Bootcamp.
But was it worth it? Let's see.
Spending 100k on a degree when you can get into the same field with just 10k sounded very attractive. It wasn't until right before I finished the camp, I realized the same resources/information, and people willing to hoop on zoom with you and teach are available for free or far less.
- The inexperienced teachers ( aka previous graduates ),
- Unresponsive career service team,
- Learning platform shutting down, and
- The lack of attention to detail with updating and managing the content we were learning from was very disappointing.
But with all that said, it was still fun! Some of the teacher's eccentric personalities over zoom made my mornings, I loved fast pace learning along with the building projects, and I also made some good friends.
So was it worth it?
For me, it was not. even after the scholarship knocking the price down to 9k.
For 14k there's an option to get:- 3-months rent
- Three $12 full-stack courses and on a discount day on Udemy or another course site.
- One $12 or free Youtube Algorithm & Data structure course
- Join coding communities and pay 100 for schedule time or even free sessions with the experts you meet.
- and many more free resources and content update and taught by a trustworthy professional working in the field direct
But don't take my word for it. Until you experience it for yourself, how could you ever know?
Regardless of whether or not it was worth it, I'm grateful. I enjoyed learning with all of my teachers and classmates!Response From: Luke Lappala of Coding Dojo
Title: Director of CommunicationsWednesday, Oct 21 2020We appreciate your feedback Lydell and are at very least glad to hear you enjoyed working with your classmates and instructors. Sure, there are free/cheaper coding resources out there, but none that will train you on the breadth of skills & knowledge that our programs offer. Additionally, our Career Services are available for life (regardless of when you graduated), so please continue working with your Career Services Manager during your job hunt. We've helped thousands of individuals from all walks of life land a job in the tech industry and we're confident we can help you, too!
- Coding Dojo is awesome!- 10/2/2020Michelly Richardson • Web developer • Student • Course: Web Development • Campus: Seattle • Verified via LinkedInIt was such a great time I had while learning in Coding Dojo Bootcamp. It’s true it’s very intense and fast-passed but also the instructors are very knowledgeable and dedicated in not leaving any student behind. I glad I started my journey with them. It was an amazing experience!
- Amazing Experience- 10/1/2020I am a recent Alum of Coding Dojo. I completed the bootcamp less than a week ago. First I would say that you get out of it what you put into it. I was apprehensive about coding bootcamps but Coding Dojo put my fears to rest. I had some experience in coding but not much. After the first week at Coding Dojo I knew that I made the right decision. The curriculum is challenging and fun. There are plenty of assignments to keep you busy and for those that come in with more experience there is quite a bit of optional material. The instructors were phenomenal and were always up to date with current industry standards and tech. I would recommend Coding Dojo to anyone who is wanting to learn coding and is looking for a challenge.
- Coding Dojo gives a great, wholistic overview of what full stack web development is all about.- 10/1/2020Keara S. • Graduate • Course: Online Full-Time Software Development Immersive • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInDuring this 14 week immersive bootcamp I gained a great, wholistic overview of what web development entails. The program is certainly time intensive- in addition to 2-3 hours of lectures per day the assignments and readings require more like 60 hours per week, but you truly get out of it what you put in and if you commit yourself to this program you'll find by the end you've gained a great taste of what web development is all about. Personally I came from a tech background so I was somewhat familiar with the terminology and tools; for students from non-tech backgrounds, I'd highly recommend spending a bit of time before the program getting familiar with the terminology through the prework and online tutorials. Devoting at least a week to the pre-work is essential to making sure you start out on a solid foot. Luckily the online course material is very helpful and thorough even for true beginners.
I found the instructors and team of TAs to be very helpful and accessible despite the pivot to a fully online program. Although completing this program doesn't mean you're guaranteed a job upon graduation, you'll gain the tools and resources to grow your development skills even after the course concludes.
- Not worth it at all.- 9/8/2020Brian • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Onsite Full-Time Software Development Immersive • Campus: Seattle • Verified via LinkedInThey offered no job connections, even for those of us that graduated at the top of the class. The instructors were all previous dojo graduates with 0 real work experience. Horrible program (I have a job in tech now, but only after working for another year on my one. You can learn what the dojo teaches you for free online, don't go here.)
Response From: Luke Lappala of Coding Dojo
Title: Director of CommunicationsFriday, Sep 25 2020We are sorry to hear about your negative experience Brian but appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Our Career Services team works around the clock to help our graduates find great careers and I can assure you our instruction staff is filled with industry experience and experts. We're glad to hear you landed a job in tech though!
- Positive review overall- 9/7/2020mahmoud abdulwahed • Graduate • Course: Online Software Development Part-Time (Accelerated Pace) • Campus: Online • Verified via GitHubIt's a dense program that takes a lot of time and effort to be committed.I feel I have learned a lot, but I also feel the program length is not sufficient to gain enough confidence to start a career.There was a good amount of support when it came to having questions addressed. Also, there was an expectation for us to do much independent research.
- Great Experience!- 9/5/2020Keith Lim • HVAC Technician/ Electrician • Graduate • Course: Web Development • Campus: Seattle • Verified via GitHubI chose Coding Dojo, because the price was right. Quite a few other camps I looked into were very expensive. Coding dojo had many options on curriculum as well. The learning platform was very great and intuitive. It did have access issues at times, but it never lasted too long and there was always someone there to help. The community and instructors were great, very genuine and nice, and most of all patient. I am glad I went, and will continue to study from this platform. I do wish I would have been able to do the on campus and be fully immersed in the camp but due to the pandemic, it was not an option. As for the job portion, I felt that I could have been better. But honestly the way that it's setup is, you only get what you put in. And nothing much can be done in the short 4 months. You are already drinking from a firehose. The job search is a process, and you really have to build on your skills and become stronger as a developer. The career services are also very helpful and very knowledgeable. Just dont go in expecting a job right out of the camp. With all that said I would highly recommend anyone go here. I've read many of the reviews prior to myself enrolling and it was daunting thought for sure. But here I am writing a review! So just give it a shot and invest in yourself.
- student- 9/4/2020mark • Course: Onsite Full-Time Software Development Immersive • Campus: Silicon Valley • Verified via GitHubi just graduated from coding dojo 1 week ago .
i learned so much in these 3 months and i cannot believe that i actually finished it.
this is a fantasy journey and i had wonderful time during these 3 months with all my classmate, instructors and TA.
a huge shout up to their instructors, i met these awesome people and they have provided very clear and detail lectures to me .
imagine a zero coding background people like me, now i know how to build projects.
i've gone through Web fundamental (HTML, CSS, Basic JS), Python, MERN, and Java.
thats a lot to learn and better have the right expectation that you will need to spend at least 8-16 hours a day in order to go through everything .
- Full stack coding program- 9/4/2020Kristin Simmons • Graduate • Course: Onsite Full-Time Software Development Immersive • Campus: Seattle • Verified via LinkedInI recently finished Coding Dojo and really enjoyed the entire experience. The program revolves around going through and completing 3 full stacks in addition to web fundamentals and daily algorithms. The reason I picked Coding Dojo of all the various local and remote learning bootcamps is the focus on Algorithms and problem solving while getting a chance to work with multiple backend technologies in addition to the normal front end work. Coming from a background in tech--outside of development I could see how important it was during the interview process to have sound problem solving skills. The bootcamp was super intense--the recommended time commitment is above 70hrs a week and I would say if you don't plan on devoting that to the bootcamp you will not get that great of return--you'll struggle as things move very quickly. The teachers are really supportive and even though the work load is high, if you are struggling in an area or a concept you'll get plenty of 1:1 help from the teachers and the multiple TA's that offer their support. I'd definitely recommend Coding Dojo if you're looking to take that next step into development.
- Software Engineer- 9/4/2020Steven Miyauchi • Software Engineer • Graduate • Campus: Seattle • Verified via LinkedInThis was my third programming bootcamp but first full-time virtual learning experience. With previous experience learning HTML, CSS, Javascript and SQL, I was humbled by their unique approach to each stack. The online platform was informative, concise and methodical. The assignments reiterated over lecture material while allowing creative freedom. The belt exams were challenging and engaging. Their Virtual Workplace made it easy to connect, ask questions and learn from the national community which was super cool and not possible at previous in-person bootcamps. I was a little skeptical at first but I learned, this was the type of environment for me.
Some of the resources they offered that set me up for success were video recordings of every lecture in each stack, demos for challenging assignments when we requested, unintimidating support system of teachers and TA's, just enough guidance to figure out what questions I needed to ask and the opportunity to succeed to live a life serving a greater purpose.
Looking forward to continue learning, sharing and building towards a brighter future!
- Wonderful Instructors- 9/2/2020Michael Clinkscales • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Onsite Full-Time Software Development Immersive • Campus: Arlington • Verified via LinkedInLots of free time that you need to manage yourself, but instructors are always available to help and teach in ways that make the material fun. Recommend giving yourself more time in the day than you might expect as homework can sometimes be a bit hard to grasp on first look.
- Amazing overall experience!- 8/9/2020Tringa Krasniqi • Web developer • Graduate • Course: Online Software Development Part-Time (Accelerated Pace) • Campus: Online • Verified via LinkedInI graduated from the online part-time program just last week! I got to learn the Python/ Django stack which only in 4 months I feel so competent at it. Though, of course there are always new things to learn and always room for improvement. I think that without the bootcamp I would not be able to learn all these things in such speed. I highly recommend it, though you need to know that it is quite intensive and it will require a lot of effort from the student (as it is always in any kind of learning environment). The curriculum is very well structured and in the online program I could follow the lectures at my own time, which I consider a very positive point.
Outcomes
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Graduation Rate
Employed
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Coding Dojo, 80% graduated. 59% of graduates were job-seeking and N/A of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $72,048. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 486 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown:
Notes & Caveats:
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