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Eleven Fifty Academy

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Eleven Fifty Academy is a non-profit coding and cybersecurity bootcamp headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana offering a range of courses from 12-14 week full-time bootcamps to 24-week part-time programs. Eleven Fifty Academy is focused on helping aspiring career-starters with little to no experience as well as tech professionals seeking to enhance their skills. Each course provides a hands-on, project-centric teaching approach for students to grow their soft skill...

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  • Anonymous
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    Feb 16, 2022
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    If Something Sounds Too Good To Be True Then It's Likely False

    I completed the web development course through EFA and would advise you to look elsewhere if you want to learn how to code. 

    The staff at EFA embraces the drinking from a fire hydrant learning method. This is ineffective. Humans don't learn well by trying to absorb a bunch of information in a short amount of time. It's why your middle school teachers told you not to procrastinate and wait until the last minute to do an assignment/study. Unless EFA students have prior coding experi...
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  • Anonymous
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    Oct 04, 2021
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    I had a great time at Eleven Fifty Academy and I learned a lot of valuable real-world skills that helped me in getting a career and gain a lot of work experience.
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  • Anonymous
    Product Integrity Analyst • Student • Online
    Jun 29, 2021
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    Best Experience of My Life

    I decided to do the part time web development bootcamp after months of self-teaching and research. I needed an environment where there were teachers were knowledgeable and readily available to help, as well as a structured learning schedule to get the best out of the experience. I found that and more with Eleven Fifty. Not only was the learning environment a great one, but the curriculum was perfect. Also I was able to get real experience building my own projects both individually and in...
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  • Anonymous
    Associate Software Engineer • Student • Online
    Apr 28, 2021
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    Great Overall Experience

    Eleven Fifty Academy was able to deliver a great online bootcamp experience from start to finish. In an amazing partnership with the Hoosier CARES act, Indiana residents such as myself could get the bootcamp for free or very cheap! The teachers and learning assistants were always available and truly wanted to help everyone. The career team was very dedicated and was always willing to make time for me and to hear me out.
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  • Anonymous
    Aug 06, 2020
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    Alex Volyk - Senior Admissions Advisor

    After I had applied to Eleven Fifty Academy and spoken with a representative, a staff member arranged for me to have an admission meeting with Alex on July 23rd on Zoom at 6:30 PM EST … he never showed up (I waited for 30 minutes). Consequently, I rescheduled an appointment for August 5th at 3:30 PM EST … once again, he never showed up. So, I called and left a message on his personal office phone; he never called me back. 

    Mind you, I was told by Eleven Fifty staff mem...
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  • Anonymous
    .NET developer • Graduate • Microsoft .NET 201 • Indianapolis
    Jun 08, 2020
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    .NET program

    I really enjoyed my time there and think it paid off. I landed a developer job just a couple months after graduation. There's still so much I have to learn but I feel Eleven Fifty did a good job of giving us a solid base to grow from. I learned a lot of useful tools that prepared me for the role I was eventually hired for.

    There was really only one criticism I could think of. I think the instructors need to complete the cohort they started with. We had Lawrence leave relatively ea...
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  • Anonymous
    Jun 05, 2020
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    Easy to understand curriculum, helpful teachers, great academy!

    I took an iOS Bootcamp in 2014 with Eleven Fifty Academy. We were using Swift, and created three apps during the course. The instructors were great, and really made sure everyone was understanding the curriculum. I felt extremely comfortable and confident after. When I returned to school, I definitely had a leg up to my peers with my coding experience. I graduated with a computer science major, but don't think I had a course at my college that compared to what I learned in this bootcamp....
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  • Anonymous
    Software Developer • Graduate • Microsoft .NET 201 • Indianapolis
    May 06, 2020
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    Turned my Career Around

    One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Friendly and helpful staff. They help explain and guide you to what you’re looking for rather than just spoon feeding all of the answers. 

    The career services department passed along my resume to an employer that they were in contact with. I interviewed and was hired the same week as my graduation, making nearly $40/hour.


    If you put in the effort, this investment will pay for itself.
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  • Anonymous
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    Apr 30, 2020
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    EFA Grad

    Not having a computer science or tech background, Eleven Fifty Academy most definitely gave me the basics and foundations I needed to continue learning independently after graduation.  I will always be grateful for that.

    That being said, it could also be that the course I had decided to take was only the second or third class and felt there lacked structure.  Beginning, we learned all the basics, which were useful.  Then we jumped around different frameworks.  It didn't help that ...
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    Dewand Neely of Eleven Fifty Academy

    COO

    May 26, 2020

    We appreciate the feedback.  Eleven Fifty Academy practices continuous improvement of its programs and curriculum.  We seek feedback and guidance from students, staff and industry experts to ensure we are doing the very best we can to create an effective learning environment and keep up with the ever-changing needs of the tech market. 

    Eleven Fifty Academy takes its image very seriously and strives to create a professional environment and experience.  We have used this anonymous review to reiterate the criticality of these types of student perceptions to our entire learning team and beyond.  We apologize for anything lacking in your experience at the Academy, and we would be most interested in getting your constructive feedback on an ongoing basis to help us be better for all future students.

    “The Food” is a tradition carried over from the early days of the Academy that has stuck with us.  Eleven Fifty Academy provides lunch and other snacks on campus, for faculty, staff, students, and any visitors that happen to stop by that day. This is not a part of student tuition and is provided by the academy as a benefit to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

    We are very happy that we were able to be a part of helping you jump start your career in tech and we wish you much success!
     
  • Anonymous
    Graduate • JavaScript Accelerated Learning Program • Indianapolis
    Nov 08, 2017
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    Great Job!!

    I thought this was a great course and I learned a lot!!  I had some struggles off and on with learning the skills necessary to move on to the next project and building confidence in order to enter the working world in this discipline.  While I thought that was somewhat due to my own issues with time and stress-management, I also did think that the curriculum's change in pace from mostly instructor taught to mostly self-taught was slightly too abrupt.  I thought that it needed to be more gr...

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    John Qualls of Eleven Fifty Academy

    President

    Nov 08, 2017

    Thank you so much for your candid feedback! 

    Truly an example of our values around genuine and authentic interactions. This is important feedback that will go into the evaluation and iterations of our program's curriculum. 

    Please continue to leverage our team to continue your journey.  

    You didn't leave your name, but don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if I can help, or you have more to share that will improve the experience and outcomes.

  • Anonymous
    JavaScript 201 • Indianapolis
    Sep 23, 2017
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    Have A Long Way to Go

    The Academy is nothing but a moneymaking venture for the organizers. It is a travesty to give this non-profit status. If someone wants to drop out during the first session (after actually seeing the course work) they won't get ther money back. 

    The instructors are great but their style is greatly hampered -- they are not alowed to give any handouts nor presentations. Class time is wasted setting up software which should be done ahead of time. People cannot work at their own pace...

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    John Qualls of Eleven Fifty Academy

    Qualls

    Nov 08, 2017

    Dear Anonymous,

    We're disheartened to read your comments here.  I would be happy to meet with you in person to discuss any issues you have with our program. 

    Specific to the issues you have shared:

    Drop out. We make every attempt to ensure students are qualified to enter our program both in aptitude, attitude, and support. We offer a two-day course to expose the student to the teaching style and classroom pacing. This class also has an instructor and industry assessment that is conducted and shared with the student. Did you take advantage of this opportunity?

    Money back. Our refund policy is transparent and available for review through the entire admissions process. We believe our policy of students only paying for the modules they start is a differentiator from other programs. If a student drops in the first module, they are not obligated to pay for the second and third modules. Any money paid that exceeds the cost of the first module is fully refunded. 

    Handouts and Presentations. There are several e-books that are distributed and fully available to students through the course. Can you be more specific about what you were looking for?

    Classroom time setting up software. This is surprising. There is an 'InstallFest' conducted 10 days prior to the start of the course in which we provide orientation and support to set up your machine for the start of the course. In addition, there is a make-up date the week prior to the course should the first one be missed. Did you attend the InstallFest related to your course?

    Self Pace learning. Our program is intentionally designed to support the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) learning methodology. We look for every opportunity to challenge students at their skill level. For example, our classroom challenges are broken down into bronze, silver, gold (and at times Platinum) to give students the opportunity to push their skills further. We're sorry this style is not the right fit for you. 

    As I shared above, happy to speak to you directly on any of these issues to understand.

    Wish you every success in your future. 

  • Anonymous
    Student • Microsoft .NET Accelerated Learning Program • Indianapolis
    Jun 12, 2017
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    .NET Track

    Eleven Fifty Academy was one of the best decisions I ever made. The curriculum was challenging, engaging and the instructors made it a really fun environment to learn. Everyone was prepared, and for me specifically, broke things down into digestible pieces so that I could understand and apply my learning. Although I am still looking for a job, I have had a couple of interviews and employers were impressed with what I was able to learn in 12 weeks. I highly recommend this program!

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    John Qualls of Eleven Fifty Academy

    President

    Jul 20, 2017

    Thank you for your kind words. I hope you are working closely with Chris and  Tonya in the career ready area to assist you in your job pursuit. Don't hesitate to ask for me directly if you feel you are not getting the experience you expect.

Eleven Fifty Academy Alumni Outcomes

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Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 38 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field81.0%
Full-time employee75.0%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment0.0%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher educationN/A
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasonsN/A
Still seeking job in-field6.0%
Could not contact13.0%
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How much does Eleven Fifty Academy cost?

Eleven Fifty Academy costs around $18,000. On the lower end, some Eleven Fifty Academy courses like Free Introductory Courses - Coding or Cybersecurity cost $0.

What courses does Eleven Fifty Academy teach?

Eleven Fifty Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity 14-Week Bootcamp, Cybersecurity 24-Week Bootcamp, Free Introductory Courses - Coding or Cybersecurity, Software Development 12-Week Bootcamp and 3 more.

Where does Eleven Fifty Academy have campuses?

Eleven Fifty Academy has in-person campuses in and, Indianapolis. Eleven Fifty Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

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