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Fullstack Academy

Average Rating 4.79
443 Reviews 12 Courses

Founded in 2012, Fullstack Academy is is a tech bootcamp provider that delivers immersive online programs in AI & machine learning, software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Fullstack Academy also offers the Grace Hopper Program, a software engineering bootcamp for women and non-binary students, in addition to partnerships with leading universities nationwide. All Fullstack Academy bootcamps incorporate the latest AI tools and technologies, ensuring students are well-equipped for today's tech industry and the innovations of tomorrow. 

In the AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp, students will delve into both the practical application and theoretical underpinnings of machine learning, utilizing real-world tools. Students will build proficiency in popular frameworks and tools such as Python, Pandas, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, NLTK, and more. Graduates gain the specialized knowledge to apply AI fundamentals in their current roles or to embark on new data-focused careers.

The Fullstack Academy Software Engineering Immersive is built around JavaScript, covering everything from coding fundamentals to front-end and back-end development. Students will develop strong skills in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript (including ES6), along with becoming proficient in React, Redux, and React Hooks for efficient UI development. Students will also gain a solid understanding of the DOM, how to utilize various APIs, and become adept with essential development tools like Chrome Dev Tools, VS Code, Git and GitHub, the Command Line, Graphical User Interfaces, and SQL for data management.

During the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, students develop offensive and defensive skills in areas like network security, system administration, penetration testing, and digital forensics. The curriculum includes hands-on training in Linux, bash scripting, Python, and SIEM tools like Splunk. The curriculum aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and includes preparation for the CompTIA Security+ exam, along with a voucher for one exam attempt.

In the Data Analytics Bootcamp, students acquire the skills necessary to excel as Data Analysts by exploring tools like Amazon Web Services (AWS) Glue, Python, SQL, and various data visualization techniques. Students also learn to leverage leading generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini for data analysis tasks. Students will also receive specialized instruction in Tableau to prepare for the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification.

All Fullstack Academy bootcamps provide 1:1 personalized career and job search support to assist students in securing roles within rapidly expanding fields. Fullstack Academy graduates have been hired by prominent companies like Bloomberg, Spotify, and Etsy, Fortune 100 firms, and numerous startups.

Reviews

443 alumni reviews of Fullstack Academy

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    Steph
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Immersive · April 2017

    Best Decision Ever

    In a nutshell, best decision ever. Fullstack was everything that it is hyped up to be -- a top coding bootcamp that will teach you the skills to be a top developer. It is not watered down, the instructional quality is off the charts, the curriculum is...

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    Clément Mihailescu
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Immersive · April 2017

    Awesome Program

    I came into Fullstack Academy doubting that the program could bring someone with zero prior programming knowledge to the level needed to land a job in the tech field. I am thrilled to say that, roughly 7 months after having first set foot on...

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    Alec
    Application Developer · Software Engineering Immersive · April 2017

    Fullstack

    I attended Fullstack Academy the summer immediately following my undergraduate graduation, and I am positive that it was the single best decision I could have made for my career. After attending Fullstack, I worked as a Teaching Fellow for the next...

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    Ben
    Fullstack Developer · Software Engineering Immersive · March 2017

    2 years later

    I moved to New York for Fullstack in April 2015, stayed on as a teaching fellow through the end of that year, and started contracting with a company I met through hiring day in February 2016. Shortly after, I went on full-time and have been with that...

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    Migi
    Graduate · March 2017

    You'll learn the most important things

    It's been 3 years since I graduated and a lot of the stuff I was taught have formed the foundation for my career so far. I would definitely recommend FSA if you live in New York.
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    Carolyn Yoo
    Software Engineer · Fullstack Academy Software Engineering Immersive (Part-Time) · March 2017

    Flex Immersive - Highly Recommend!

    I attended Fullstack's Flex Immersive (part-time) course from January to July 2015, as part of its first cohort. It's been over a year since I've graduated (and successfully transitioned to be a fulltime software engineer!) and judging from not only my...

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    Jeff
    Graduate · March 2017

    Good Hard Work

    The quality of instruction at Fullstack, the continuously improving curriculum, the students' dedication to their work, the spirit of the community--it's easy to see why Fullstack is one of the top schools, if not the best. The suspiciously enthusiastic...

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    Michael
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Immersive · March 2017

    An amazing educational experience - working as a programmer is awesome

    I really enjoyed my time at Fullstack - it's a really well run program on many angles and the best educational experience I've had (and I went to an ivy-league school).

    Some of my favorite things include:

    - Your cohort mates.  We got...

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    Jeffrey Klaus
    Senior Software Engineer · Software Engineering Immersive · March 2017

    Best Decision I Have Ever Made

    Deciding to attend Fullstack Academy was undoubtedly the best decision I ever made. The curriculum is one of a kind and specifically tailored to give you exactly what you need to hit the ground running as a software engineer at some of the best companies...

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    Y
    Full Stack Developer · Live Online Grace Hopper Program · March 2017

    Pretty much changed my life.

    I come from a completely non-technical background. I studied social sciences in college and the last time I took a math class was sometime in high school. I always liked computers and logic, but never thought that software engineering could be for me....

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    Andrew
    Graduate · Software Engineering Immersive · March 2017

    Fullstack Immersive

    I researched and applied to several coding bootcamps before choosing Fullstack.  Looking back -- I'm confident I made the right decision.  Compared to other bootcamps, I think Fullstack has the strongest cirriculum in terms of learning relevant...

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    Terry H
    Software Engineer · Live Online Grace Hopper Program · March 2017

    Awesome program!

    I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my Grace Hopper experience. The women I met and the things that I learned in the program have tremendously impacted my life for the better. Before Grace Hopper, I had never taken a programming class but came away...

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    Johanna P
    Web Developer · Live Online Grace Hopper Program · February 2017

    Awesome Immersive Experience

    Grace Hopper at Fullstack Academy was an intense and focused curriculum.  When I decided to make the career switch from the medical field to programming, I had never taken any programming classes in college, and had only recently taken a Front End Web...

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    Andrew
    Frontend Engineer, Amazon.com · February 2017

    Fullstack forever

    I know you're probably tired of reading reviews that say, "attending Fullstack Academy was the greatest decision of my life." But it's true. After many years of professional acting and part-time jobs in New York, I wanted to change careers and pursue a...

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    Sean B.
    Graduate · Software Engineering Immersive · February 2017

    Learn to Think Like an Engineer

    If you're thinking about bootcamps in general, or Fullstack in particular, you're probably wondering something along the lines of "does this actually work for real people"?   Well I am a real person, and Fullstack worked for...
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    John Chen
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Immersive · January 2017

    Fullstack === Awesome

    As a Communications major in college, the vision I had for my future was crystal clear. I wanted to become a software engineer. Sounds strange, I know. In my senior year, I had become enamored with programming, and I was learning quickly enough to even...

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    Reed Branson
    Software Engineer · Software Engineering Immersive · December 2016

    Life Changing Experience

    I had this huge review that I was going to post, but it was tl;dr and so here I am, boiling it down.

    My outcome: I had a great experience, met tons of brilliant and interesting people, and got out of there with a job. The role is more...

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    Jonathan Rim
    Graduate · Software Engineering Immersive · November 2016

    Very Supportive Academy

    I recently attended Fullstack Academy from April to July 2016. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Computer Engineering degree in December 2015. I now currently work as a Software Engineer at Embark.

    Fullstack Academy was...

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    John Gruska
    Software Engineer · November 2016

    Revenge of the Nerd

    It was like a scene out of Revenge of the Nerds:  there I sat on my NYC apartment couch a few days before Christmas of 2015, casually flipping through the latest issue of CPU Magazine.  As a self-employed IT consultant...

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    JP
    Mobile Developer · Software Engineering Immersive · November 2016

    Great Experience (NYC Immersive 04/2016 - 07/2016)

    My time during Fullstack was amazing, I could learn in a very fast pace and had fun while doing it. My main instructor was Omri Bernstein and I also had classes with Joe Alves. Both are amazing teachers and awesome people. I finished the program in...

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Find answers to the most-asked questions.

Is Fullstack Academy worth it?

Fullstack Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 443 Fullstack Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Fullstack Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

How much does Fullstack Academy cost?

Fullstack Academy costs around $13,995. On the lower end, some Fullstack Academy courses like Intro to Coding cost $0.

Where does Fullstack Academy have campuses?

Fullstack Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Does Fullstack Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Fullstack Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Is Fullstack Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 443 Fullstack Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Fullstack Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.79 out of 5.

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You can read 443 reviews of Fullstack Academy on Course Report! Fullstack Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Fullstack Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.79 out of 5.

Is Fullstack Academy accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Fullstack Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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