About
About
Fullstack Academy offers full-time and part-time immersive software engineering bootcamps and cyber security bootcamps, with campuses in New York City, Chicago, and online. Fullstack's software engineering courses cover advanced JavaScript-oriented technologies and computer science topics including compiler theory, logic gates, and building an operating system. The cyber bootcamp covers encryption, networking, system architecture, cryptography, risk detection, and more. Fullstack Academy offers flexible options for college students and those who wish to continue working while learning modern tech skills. The Summer of Code program is an accelerated version of the immersive bootcamp for college students on summer break.
The full- and part-time immersives in NY and Chicago are for intermediate programmers who’ve learned the basics before applying, while the cyber and university bootcamps are specifically designed for beginners. Bootcamp Prep classes are available to help students prepare for admissions. To apply, candidates should submit an application via the website, take an online coding assessment (software engineering bootcamp) or a basic logical reasoning test (cyber bootcamp), then participate in a video interview.
Fullstack Academy programs aim to combine a cutting-edge technical curriculum with career counseling to make sure students can both do a technical job, and get a technical job. Fullstack hosts a Demo Day, which includes speed interviewing sessions, and the careers team helps students connect with the right people, interview successfully, and negotiate the best offer possible.
Recent Fullstack Academy Reviews: Rating 4.89
Recent Fullstack Academy News
- A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Engineer after Fullstack Academy
- April 2020 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup
- March 2020 Coding Bootcamp News
Courses
Courses
Bootcamp Prep in a Month
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $100 Class size 40 Location Online, Chicago, New York City **NOTE: Prep In a Month courses are best for folks who have some previous experience with programming.** Fullstack Academy’s Bootcamp Prep courses are $100 and will prepare you for the full-time software engineering programs at both Fullstack and Grace Hopper, plus Fullstack’s part-time Flex program. These courses teach the fundamentals of programming and show you how to use JavaScript to solve real-world coding problems. Best of all, they’re taught by working developers who once graduated from one of Fullstack’s programs so you can really get a feel for the environment we foster and the smart, driven, and generous people our community is made up of.Financing
Deposit N/A Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced-Beginner Prep Work Includes a 10-hr prep workshop. Not required, but highly recommended to help students get the most out of class. Placement Test No Interview No
Bootcamp Prep in a Week
ApplyStart Date None scheduled Cost $100 Class size N/A Location Online, New York City **NOTE: Prep In a Week courses are best for folks who have some previous experience with programming.** Fullstack Academy’s Bootcamp Prep courses are $100 and will prepare you for the full-time software engineering programs at both Fullstack and Grace Hopper (our all-women’s school), plus Fullstack’s part-time Flex program. These courses teach the fundamentals of programming and show you how to use JavaScript to solve real-world coding problems, and best of all? They’re taught by working developers who once graduated from one of Fullstack’s programs so you can really get a feel for the environment we foster and the smart, driven, and generous people our community is made up of.Financing
Deposit N/A Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced-beginners Prep Work Includes a 10-hr prep workshop. Not required, but highly recommended to help students get the most out of class. Placement Test No Interview No
Cal Poly Coding Bootcamp - Part-Time
ApplyMongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Node.js, Front End
OnlinePart Time10 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date June 15, 2020 Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location San Luis Obispo Powered by Fullstack Academy, the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp is an online six-month, part-time full-stack software development bootcamp. This beginner-friendly program covers HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and GitHub, as well as front-end technologies, like React.js and Redux, and backend skills, like Node.js, databases, and Sequelize. By the time students finish the Cal Poly Extended Education Coding Bootcamp, they will have a portfolio of three impressive projects and will know how to talk about the technologies and their own process to actively demonstrate their understanding in an interview. The immersive is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the Cal Poly-Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit 2000 Financing Scholarship $500 available to every Cal Poly alum and current student who enrolls in the Cal Poly Bootcamp. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No More Start Dates
June 15, 2020 - San Luis Obispo Apply by June 1, 2020
Flex (Part-Time) Immersive
ApplyMySQL, MongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, Go, jQuery, Mobile, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Node.js, Front End, SQL
In PersonPart Time28 WeeksStart Date July 7, 2020 Cost $15,980 Class size N/A Location Chicago, New York City Fullstack’s Flex Software Immersive offers an opportunity to complete the rigorous program over a six-month time period while keeping a full-time job. Students attend class in-person two nights per week and remotely one night per week. Each month will feature one immersive weekend, where Flex students come to campus both Saturday and Sunday. The other three weekends will consist of remote work and not require live attendance. These remote weekends will utilize learning tools that work well in that format: video lectures and workshop reviews, solo coding workshops, and even pair-programming with classmates using virtual collaboration tools. This remote work will be self-paced—completed by a deadline, but on the student’s schedule.Financing
Deposit $2,000 deposit upon enrollment Financing Fullstack Academy partners with SkillsFundScholarship $1,000 Ada Lovelace scholarship for women $1,000 scholarship for veterans $2,000 built-in scholarship for Chicago students Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced-beginner/Intermediate programming skills Prep Work 4-week Foundations Course Placement Test No Interview Yes More Start Dates
July 7, 2020 - Chicago Apply by May 18, 2020July 7, 2020 - New York City Apply by May 18, 2020
Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp (Full-Time)
ApplyLinux, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, Network Security, SIEM Administration
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week17 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $17,910 Class size 25 Location New York City The Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp is a full-time, in-person 17-week training program that prepares students to start lucrative cyber careers. Grads will be ready for roles like Penetration Tester, Information Technology Analyst, Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Cyber Threat Analyst. Students will learn the industry’s most in-demand tools, techniques and procedures like Kali Linux, Command Line, Python, Wireshark, Bash, Nmap, Metasploit, Meterpreter, Penetration Testing Methodology, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Splunk, Snort, and SIEMs. The Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp is the only bootcamp trusted by New York City as a partner in its $100-million-dollar Cyber NYC initiative, which aims to transform the City of New York into a global cyber hub. The Cyber Bootcamp is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Cyber Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit $500 for a limited time (normally $2,000) Financing Fullstack Academy has a financing partnership with SkillsFundScholarship Ada Lovelace Scholarship for Women, Veteran's scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Take our introduction to the industry, Hacking 101, before you interview: https://cyber.fullstackacademy.com/prepare/hacking-101 Placement Test Yes Interview Yes
Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp (Part-Time)
ApplyPenetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, Network Security, SIEM Administration
In PersonPart Time10 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date June 22, 2020 Cost $15,980 Class size 24 Location New York City The Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp is a part-time, in-person 26-week training program that prepares students to start lucrative cyber careers. Grads will be ready for roles like Information Technology Analyst, Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Cyber Threat Analyst. Students will learn the industry’s most in-demand tools, techniques and procedures like Kali Linux, Command Line, Python, Wireshark, Bash, Nmap, Metasploit, Meterpreter, Penetration Testing Methodology, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Splunk, Snort, and SIEMs. The Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp is the only bootcamp trusted by New York City as a partner in its $100-million-dollar Cyber NYC initiative, which aims to transform the City of New York into a global cyber hub. The Cyber Bootcamp is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Cyber Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit $500 (Normally $2,000) Financing Fullstack Academy has a financing partnership with SkillsFundScholarship $2,000 Founders Scholarships available to part-time students for a limited time; Ada Lovelace Scholarship for Women; Veteran's scholarship Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner Prep Work Take our introduction to the industry, Hacking 101, before you interview: https://cyber.fullstackacademy.com/prepare/hacking-101 Placement Test Yes Interview Yes More Start Dates
June 22, 2020 - New York City Apply by December 19, 2020
Louisiana State University Coding Bootcamp (Part-Time)
ApplyMongoDB, Git, JavaScript, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Node.js, Front End
OnlinePart Time10 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date July 20, 2020 Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location Baton Rouge Fullstack Academy is a top-ranked coding bootcamp renowned for providing immersive, fullstack JavaScript web development training using the NERD stack (Node.js, Express, React, Databases using SQL). Graduates are assisted by a dedicated career service team and leave as members of the Fullstack community—a supportive alum network that can help open doors to future jobs in Baton Rouge and beyond. Fullstack brings its learning method, reputation, and community to the LSU Coding Bootcamp to make software developer training more accessible to individuals outside of traditional tech hubs.Financing
Deposit $2,000 Financing Scholarship $500 available for LSU alumni, current students and employees. $2000 Military Scholarship for July 2020 cohort ($1000 Military Scholarship for subsequent cohorts). Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No More Start Dates
July 20, 2020 - Baton Rouge Apply by January 30, 2021
Louisiana State University Cyber Bootcamp (Part-Time)
ApplyGit, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Python
OnlinePart Time10 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date July 13, 2020 Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location Baton Rouge Students learn the offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills including Foundations (computing and networking basics, Linux, introduction to automation), Security Essentials (practical networking, bash scripting, Python for security), Security Analyst Training (NIST cybersecurity framework, tools, techniques, procedures for network and application protection), and Flight (projects, advanced certifications preparation, career coaching and guidance). Nationally, there are over half a million cyber jobs that employers are trying to fill. Businesses actively seeking cybersecurity professionals span across all industries and sizes, and they include local high-tech employers like CenturyLink, Entergy, and General Dynamics, to name a few. These companies are hiring for roles like Cybersecurity Specialist, Network Security Engineer, and Vulnerability Analyst. Grads studying the LSU Cyber Bootcamp curriculum have been hired for all of these roles—and more.Financing
Deposit 2000 Financing Scholarship $500 Scholarship for LSU alumni, current students and employees. $2000 Military Scholarship for July 2020 cohort ($1000 Military Scholarship for subsequent cohorts). Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No More Start Dates
July 13, 2020 - Baton Rouge Apply by January 23, 2021
NYC Web Development Fellowship
ApplyData Science, HTML, Git, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, SQL
In PersonFull Time24 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost N/A Class size N/A Location New York City In partnership with the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, the NYC Web Development Fellowship will award eligible NYC residents tuition-free admission to Fullstack’s award-winning Software Engineering program. This curriculum has been proven successful—Fullstack graduates work at companies like Google, Venmo, Facebook, Amazon, and LinkedIn, as well as hundreds of innovative small- and mid-size tech companies. Learn more about the fellowship as well as eligibility requirements on the Fullstack website: https://www.fullstackacademy.com/nyc-fellowshipFinancing
Deposit N/A Scholarship Free Tuition for Eligible NYC Residents Getting in
Minimum Skill Level N/A Placement Test Yes Interview Yes
Software Engineering Immersive
ApplyMySQL, MongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, jQuery, Mobile, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Front End, SQL
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week17 WeeksStart Date June 15, 2020 Cost $17,910 Class size N/A Location Chicago, New York City Fullstack Academy’s flagship course, the Full-Time Software Engineering Immersive is a 17-week career accelerator. Through an advanced curriculum and project-based structure, students learn today’s cutting edge development technologies. The Fullstack Immersive prepares graduates for software engineer roles at top-tier technology companies. Our JavaScript-driven curriculum immerses you in the latest web technologies such as Node.js, React.js, and postgreSQL. You bring the energy, curiosity, and dedication — we’ll provide a world-class school for becoming an expert software developer.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Fullstack Academy has a financing partnership with SkillsFundScholarship There is a $1,000 scholarship for all women+-identifying applicants and veterans. There is also a built-in $2000 scholarship for all students who enroll in the Chicago Software Engineering Immersive program. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Advanced-beginner/Intermediate programming skills Prep Work 4-week remote Foundations Course precedes the 13 weeks on-campus Placement Test No Interview Yes More Start Dates
June 15, 2020 - Chicago Apply by May 3, 2020June 15, 2020 - New York City Apply by May 3, 2020
Summer of Code
ApplyMySQL, MongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, Go, jQuery, Mobile, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Front End, SQL
In PersonFull Time13 WeeksStart Date June 15, 2020 Cost $16,910 Class size N/A Location Chicago, New York City Summer of Code is a coding education program uniquely designed for ambitious college students seeking to supplement their traditional education by learning real world skills and building a portfolio of impressive projects. You bring the energy, curiosity and fierce dedication — we'll provide a world-class school for becoming an expert level coder in one summer.Financing
Deposit N/A Financing Fullstack Academy has partnerships with Skills Fund and UpstartScholarship Built-in $2,000 student scholarship; $1,000 scholarship for women. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level College students only. Prep Work 4-week Foundations course Placement Test Yes Interview Yes More Start Dates
June 15, 2020 - Chicago Apply by April 19, 2020June 15, 2020 - New York City Apply by April 19, 2020
University of North Florida Coding Bootcamp - Part-Time
ApplyMongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Node.js, Front End
In PersonPart Time10 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date July 27, 2020 Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location Jacksonville Powered by Fullstack Academy, the Coding Bootcamp at University of North Florida is an immersive 26-week, part-time software development bootcamp offered through the UNF Division of Continuing Education. Located on UNF’s campus in Jacksonville, FL, this beginner-friendly program covers HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and GitHub, as well as front-end technologies, like React.js, AJAX, and FlexBox and backend skills, like Node.js, databases, and Sequelize. By the time students finish the Coding Bootcamp at University of North Florida, they will have a portfolio of three impressive projects and will know how to talk about the technologies and their own process to actively demonstrate their understanding in an interview. The immersive is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the UNF-Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit 2000 Financing Scholarship $500 scholarship available to: Current UNF students UNF alums Employer-sponsored applicants Jacksonville tech community Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No More Start Dates
July 27, 2020 - Jacksonville Apply by February 6, 2021
University of North Florida Cyber Bootcamp - Part-Time
ApplyGit, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Python
OnlinePart Time10 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date June 15, 2020 Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location Jacksonville Through the Cyber Bootcamp at University of North Florida powered by Fullstack, you’ll go from novice to cybersecurity professional and gain the tools to land a job in one of the world’s highest-paying industries—all in just 26 weeks part-time. Students will delve into the exciting world of cybersecurity throughout four program phases. You’ll receive hands-on, real-world experience in multiple facets of computing, networking, security, and programming in offensive and defensive security techniques, tools, and procedures. When you’ve successfully completed the learning phases, you’ll get the career guidance you need to jump into an exciting and lucrative career in cybersecurity, joining thousands of like-minded professionals throughout the world in the global fight against cybercrime.Financing
Deposit Students will need to make a $2,000 dollar initial deposit at enrollment with the remaining balance due one week before class starts. Financing Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available to current UNF students and UNF alums. $2000 Military Scholarship for current military personnel or veterans. Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No More Start Dates
June 15, 2020 - Jacksonville Apply by December 19, 2020
University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp - Full-Time
ApplyMongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Node.js, Front End
In PersonFull Time30 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location San Diego Powered by Fullstack Academy, the University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp is an immersive 12-week, full-time full-stack software development bootcamp. Located on USD’s campus in San Diego, this beginner-friendly program covers HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and GitHub, as well as front-end technologies, like React.js, AJAX, and FlexBox and backend skills, like Node.js, databases, and Sequelize. By the time students finish the University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp, they will have a portfolio of three impressive projects and will know how to talk about the technologies and their own process to actively demonstrate their understanding in an interview. The immersive is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the USD-Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit $2,000 deposit, $9,910 remaining tuition due by first day of class, $50 transparency deposit Financing Scholarship $2,000 military scholarship; $500 scholarship for USD alumni, current students and employees, info session, Intro to Coding attendees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No
University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp - Part-Time
ApplyMongoDB, HTML, Git, JavaScript, CSS, Express.js, React.js, Data Structures, Node.js, Front End
In PersonPart Time10 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date None scheduled Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location San Diego Powered by Fullstack Academy, the University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp is an immersive 26-week, part-time software development bootcamp. Located on USD’s campus in San Diego, this beginner-friendly program covers HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and GitHub, as well as front-end technologies, like React.js, AJAX, and FlexBox and backend skills, like Node.js, databases, and Sequelize. By the time students finish the University of San Diego Coding Bootcamp, they will have a portfolio of three impressive projects and will know how to talk about the technologies and their own process to actively demonstrate their understanding in an interview. The immersive is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the USD-Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit $2,000 deposit, $9,910 remaining tuition due by first day of class, $50 transparency deposit Financing Scholarship $2,000 military scholarship; $500 scholarship for USD alumni, current students and employees, info session, Intro to Coding attendees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No
University of San Diego Cyber Bootcamp - Full Time
ApplyGit, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Python
In PersonFull Time30 Hours/week12 WeeksStart Date June 15, 2020 Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location San Diego Powered by Fullstack Academy, the University of San Diego Cyber Bootcamp is built to take students from cybersecurity novice to in-demand cybersecurity professional in just 26 weeks of part-time study. Located on USD’s campus in San Diego, this beginner-friendly program covers the most important techniques, tactics and tools for a lucrative cybersecurity career including networking essentials, Linux & Python, Command Line Input (CLI), pen testing methodology, vulnerability discovery, threat modelling, and preventing recon. The immersive is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the USD-Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit $2,000 deposit, $9,910 remaining tuition due by first day of class, $50 transparency deposit Financing Scholarship $1,000 military scholarship for veterans and active duty members; $500 scholarship for USD alumni, current students and employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No More Start Dates
June 15, 2020 - San Diego Apply by September 4, 2020
University of San Diego Cyber Bootcamp - Part-Time
ApplyGit, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Python
In PersonFull Time14 Hours/week26 WeeksStart Date July 13, 2020 Cost $11,910 Class size 24 Location San Diego Powered by Fullstack Academy, the University of San Diego Cyber Bootcamp is built to take students from cybersecurity novice to in-demand cybersecurity professional in just 26 weeks of part-time study. Located on USD’s campus in San Diego, this beginner-friendly program covers the most important techniques, tactics and tools for a lucrative cybersecurity career including networking essentials, Linux & Python, Command Line Input (CLI), pen testing methodology, vulnerability discovery, threat modelling, and preventing recon. The immersive is powered by Fullstack Academy, one of the longest-running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job after. Bootcamp grads also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the USD-Fullstack community— a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.Financing
Deposit $2,000 deposit, $9,910 remaining tuition due by first day of class, $50 transparency deposit Financing Scholarship $1,000 military scholarship for veterans and active duty members; $500 scholarship for USD alumni, current students and employees Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginners welcome! Prep Work No preparation necessary for the logic assessment. Placement Test No Interview No More Start Dates
July 13, 2020 - San Diego Apply by January 23, 2021
Scholarships
Scholarships
1 Scholarship
$500 Fullstack Academy Scholarship
Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Fullstack Academy scholarship for $500 off tuition!Eligibility
Offer is only valid for new applicants. Applicants who have already submitted an application cannot claim this scholarship.Qualifying Courses
- Software Engineering Immersive (Chicago)
Reviews
Fullstack Academy Reviews
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I am currently in the foundations portion of the Immersive Software Engineering cohort. I completed Bootcamp Prep in a Month recently and it was an amazing experience. Before the prep course I had only been studying on my own for about 3 months, and I can honestly say I learned FAR more in the 1 month of prep than I did the 3 months prior on my own. Now that I am in the Foundations course I feel so much better equipped to learn and understand new concepts. Having a solid background from the Prep course has allowed me to focus on studying big picture and practicing my new skills. There are a lot of complex concepts taught in foundations and with my Prep knowledge I'm able to understand these new concepts a lot quicker and am not struggling just to understand the concepts. I highly recommend to anyone who's thinking about joining an immersive cohort to take the Prep course.
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to make sure all of us in the class (there were 7 of us total) really understood the concepts he was teaching. We worked together with the instructor, he really encouraged feedback throughout each lecture. Once the lecture was over it was our time to Pair Program (a technique explained in detail at Fullstack, where 2 people code on 1 machine or sharing a screen, one as the 'driver' actually writing the code, and the other as the 'navigator' walking through what to write and how to approach the problem) and work through a set of problems in the workshop. Pair Programming was by far one of the most influential aspects of this course, as it really helped to solidify any knowledge I had just received from the lecture. To be able to explain yourself and even to teach a concept ensures that you understand the concept and also helps you to identify the weaknesses you might have in that concept.
There was a plethora of options for support during the prep course. At any time during each class we could reach out to either the instructor or one of the Fellows who were there to assist us. On off hours we could reach out to the instructors and fellows on Slack, any time of day. A solid support team is so important when receiving this level of education.
The way I look at it, our time at Fullstack will only be a few short months, so why not get as much attention and education as physically possible and take advantage of all of the available options.
Overall I had an amazing experience. This 1 month course was one of the defining moments in my life and one of the most exciting moments in the journey to my future career as a software engineer. I can't stress enough how beneficial this course was in my educational journey. 10/10 would attend
- Spoilers...it's a good idea- 4/14/2017Mithun Selvaratnam • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
Fullstack has a special place in my heart, but I'm going to resist the urge to wax melancholic and stick to some concrete points. I completed the Full-time Immersive program in December 2016, and worked as a Teaching Fellow for the Jan-April 2017 cohort.
Why should I do it?
You should come to Fullstack if you're serious about switching careers, and if you're ready to be totally immersed in software engineering. The curriculum is rigorous and thorough, and will give you exposure to and experience with concepts that are essential to every web developer. You'll have the opportunity to push your knowledge much further than you thought possible in such a short time. And attending Fullstack will provide you with a valuable professional network to leverage when you're searching for work and beyond.
Academic Environment
I came to Fullstack expecting to get my ass kicked, but I didn't expect it to be so much fun. A week or two into the Immersive program, most people realize that they're all in the same boat, and there's a sense of camaraderie and support that outweighs any type of competition.
One of Fullstack's core tenets is its "no assholes" policy, given how often you'll be collaborating with your peers. Anyone considering Fullstack should be aware that they're going to be spending a huge amount of their in-class hours collaborating with others. Learning how to communicate your ideas and work with people of different backgrounds and styles is one of the most valuable professional skills you'll get out of this place.
And then there are the teachers. I learned under Ben and Dan, and was a fellow under Gabe, Joe, and Cassio. All five were amazingly knowledgeable, humble, skilled at explaining difficult concepts, and incredibly generous with their time. The support network at Fullstack is no joke. When my own instructors were too busy, I never found it difficult to find another teacher or even student that could help me, either by asking around or posting on Slack.
Also, Chris Thieke is the man.
Teaching Fellowship
Every Immersive cohort has a group of fellows, around 6 or more students selected from the previous cohort to stick around as mentors. The fellows serve as a bridge between the students and the instructors. Having just gone through the program ourselves, it's easy for a fellow to relate to the academic and emotional struggles that students are going through.
I was lucky enough to be selected for the fellowship, and it was arguable even more enjoyable than being a student here. I got to teach, which helped me solidify my knowledge. I got tons of experience debugging code, often quickly and on the spot. I formed strong bonds with the other fellows, who themselves inspired and taught me things constantly.
Job Hunting
Nobody (sane) likes job hunting. But there's a process to searching and interviewing for a developer role, and the Career Success team will sure as hell teach you that process. You'll cover whiteboarding techniques, behaviorial interviews, tech resumes, salary negotiation, leveraged LinkedIn/your network, and more. And daily morning REACTO sessions will give you exposure to technical interviewing.
Conclusion
My best advice for anyone accepted into Fullstack is to stay healthy. Eat right, get regular exercise, and spend some time away from the computer every week. This is an intense program that will ask a lot of you, but what you get out might be tenfold. I'll miss it dearly.
- For the Skeptic- 4/14/2017Nick de Jong • Software Engineer • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Chicago • Verified via LinkedIn
My wife and I had just had our first child and we realized we weren't going to be able to live the kind of life we want, if we both continued in our current jobs. I always liked to code, and had even done some Udemy courses on web-development, but I still felt there was something missing. So I decided to investigate Bootcamps. After having an on-campus informational interview with two of the lecturers to find out more about Fullstack, and speaking it over with my wife, we decided to take a risk.
Risk? Yes, bootcamp is expensive, and me being a skeptic was worried that I was being taken for a ride. Moreover, I had a family to support (they were supporting me during the bootcamp) and the pressure to not have picked a dud was big. So, I was nervous. Once bootcamp started, there wasn't even time to be nervous we were learning so much at such a great pace. Looking back, it is the smartest investment I made in my and my familiy's future.
Before I started I wondered if I couldn't just do this on my own for cheaper (I'm a pretty well-disciplined learner after all). But I learned more in 6 weeks at Fullstack, than I could have taught myself over the course of a year. The curriculum is well paced and structured, and it is kept challenging throughout. Not a day went by when I thought, that was a wasted day.Why Fullstack though? I had taught myself a little bit of Ruby and Rails, and when playing around with building web apps, JavaScript always seemed to stump me a little due to its nature. So I decided to pick a bootcamp that does JavaScript throughout the stack. Again, looking back this was the best decision for me since there was no context switching between back and front end development, and I got to learn one language really well, instead of learning two a little.
Another reason I picked fullstack was because it was so challenging to get in to. They don't promise to take in everyone and turn them into a coder. They want people who have the aptitude, and have demonstrated at least a basic ability to solve small tasks using code. This meant that the classes could move faster, and I was always being challenged by classmates that were smarter and faster than me. I can't stress how important this environment was for learning to code. If you've never coded before, I highly recommend taking a month to learn the basics of coding and then applying to Fullstack instead of choosing a bootcamp that takes anyone.
Another thing that sets Fullstack apart is the quality of the lecturers. While other bootcamps have gone for an expand at all costs, Fullstack academy has really made quality their primary concern. This came through from day one in their lecturers, who were passionate, experienced and just really good teachers and mentors. They are people that I look up to, and will always credit with changing my life.
But truthfully, in the end, all the preceding paragraphs would mean nothing if it didn't result in a job, and I can happily report I landed a dream fullstack job at a top company in Chicago. Not only did the content Fullstack taught me make me a suitable candidate, all the extra effort they put into helping me perfect my resume, and equip me with interview skills particular to the tech job market made me a great candidate.
- Another Glowing Review- 4/13/2017Chris • Senior UI Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via GitHub
I'll keep this short for people like me who would rather be reading bullet points than essays.
- Fullstack enabled me to switch careers. I was an accountant for 6 years before enrolling, now I am coming up on 6 months as a Senior UI Engineer.
- The instructors and staff at Fullstack are incredible and do everything that they can to help you succeed in a fast paced environment.
- The selection process works, you are surrounded by other students who are all driven and passionate about learning Javascript. I made life long friends while at Fullstack who I still talk to on a daily basis.
- Though the curriculum focused on NodeJS, Express, MongoDB (now PostgreSQL), and Angular (now React), many of the concepts taught are applicable across languages and frameworks. I currently work a lot with Perl, Backbone, and Marionette, none of which were taught but all of which I am comfortable working with because of what I learned at Fullstack.
I absolutely recommend Fullstack Academy (or its sister school Grace Hopper) to anyone looking to enter the world of software development. My close friend is starting class next week and I am honestly jealous that I am not in her place starting it all again.
- Hogwarts for Code- 4/12/2017Eliot S. • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
Theres far too much that can be said for it to fit in a review. I lived and breathed Fullstack Academy for about 8 months of my life. I could sit here, and pitch you what you'll learn, why its what you should learn, the support they offer after graduation, the network that... You get the point. I'm not the only review you've read.
Heres the thing - Fullstack Academy is just a special place. Theres some pinch of magic to the formula; who specifically is responsible for it is impossible to say. Fullstack has a knack for bringing incredibly interesting, intelligent, and crazy people through its doors - both as employees and as students. These people will be your life for however long you end up being there - and will change the rest of your life afterwards.
If you're here, reading this review - you've wasted time. Start studying by doing Codewars and figure out which of the courses you're going to do, and either move or set up a battlestation. I attended the on-campus in NYC, but I taught the remote course after graduating. The remote course was honestly just as magical of an experience as the on campus one. Actually, in retrospect, maybe even more magical... Anyways, I digress.
You can not justify not wanting to go here. This is the place you want to be. Its the roadmap to the life you want to be living. It's an experience you'll never forget. It's the modern day Hogwarts.
- Great Bootcamp - Great Decision- 4/10/2017Soren Yeadon • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Chicago • Verified via GitHub
Fullstack Academy is a great bootcamp. When I was searching for courses, it was clear to me that FSA was the real deal. Fulstack is difficult to get in to. They genuinely want to make sure everyone who they admit is prepared and ready for the curriculum. The Chicago cohorts I have seen have ranged in size from 10 to ~17 students. In addition to instructors there are also fellows - former students who were chosen to work as TA's for the next couple of student cohorts. Personal attention from the teachers is never a problem. In my experience everyone was attentive, kind and hoping to help!
The curriculum is full stack JavaScript. We learned Node.js, Express.js, React Redux Sequelize, HTML, CSS and Git. They teach you everything you need to know to go forth and begin a career in web development. The course is tough, but if you come everyday willing to work and learn, you will get out of it everything you need. Things will seem tough at the beginning, but before you know it, you will look back and realize how much you have progressed. If you're interested in learning web development, I truly believe that Fullstack Academy is one of the best bootcamps in the country.
They help you build your resume, practice technical interview questions with you, and set up interviews with a handful of companies with a hiring day event, helping to begin your job search.
Response From: David of Fullstack Academy
Title: CEOMonday, Apr 10 2017
Hi Soren - thanks so much for the review, much appreciated!
- Excellent experience- 4/10/2017Sara Trujillo • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Chicago • Verified via GitHub
I am a career changer who has always loved technology and wanted to be a part of the Chicago tech community in a new capacity. I looked at just about every bootcamp in Chicago before deciding on Fullstack Academy. I liked Fullstack because the admissions process was more challenging and I knew expectations of students would be higher.
Nick and Connie are both extremely knowledgeable and effective teachers. For me though, they really stood out because of their empathy and patience with students. If you need someone to talk to, they are always there and willing to help you to the best of their abilities.
The Chicago Fullstack campus currently has smaller class sizes, which I found ideal. My cohort was full of wonderful, encouraging people who want to see you grow alongside them. I feel fortunate to have meet them.
I am glad that I went to Fullstack and would make the same choice again.
Response From: David of Fullstack Academy
Title: CEOMonday, Apr 10 2017
Glad to know you had a great experience Sara - excited to see what you do next!
- One of the best decisions of my life- 4/7/2017Don Hansen • Student • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Chicago • Verified via GitHub
For a year and a half, before I joined Fullstack, I was self-studying mainly HTML, CSS, and PHP. I went through the interview process and had luck getting in the door with a few interviews, but I had a lot of gaps, in both my technical skills and mindset to become a successful developer. When I discovered this, I wanted to make sure that my next 3-6 months were going to properly push me in the right direction. I also wanted to have confidence that I WAS going in the right direction. That's really hard to do until someone finally hires you. I decided to give a coding bootcamp a try, and for a few reasons (as well as a lot of research), I applied to Fullstack Academy.
I have never met more passionate teachers in my life. That became immediately apparent to me on day one when Nick introduced himself. Some of the other students made it apparent that they knew him from bootcamp prep, and I could immediately see how much they respected him. I had times that I needed additional help or even just to talk about personal issues. Every single time, no matter how busy he was, he made me feel like that conversation was the most important thing to him at that moment. That passion for your students is so incredibly important in differentiating a good teacher from a great teacher. I believe they just hired another instructor, but both Nick and Connie are instructors who will do everything they can to make sure that you succeed in the program. You'll meet some of the fellows (teaching assistants) that will give you a similar feel. The interview process is very selective. A good mental note to have when you get accepted is that you got accepted because you're going to be a successful developer and your teachers have full confidence in that.
The curriculum is the exact same as New York's. In fact, I feel like the smaller class size and teacher to student ratios makes Chicago a more personable experience than New York. Sorry New York! Your capstone projects won't just be normal CRUD apps. You'll eventually be building complex projects that will put you much ahead of other applicants in entry level positions.
I really believe that great coding bootcamps aren't for everyone. I don't believe everyone can code. You need to love building things and solving problems in order to be a successful developer. You need to understand that you will never stop growing as a developer. It has much less to do with how smart you think you are, and more to do with what you choose to spend your free time on. You'd be surprised at what your actions during your free time can tell you about yourself. If you're unsure about your reasons of wanting to become a developer, its ok to take a little while to teach yourself and build a few projects. Test the waters first. Also, be careful about the bootcamp you do choose. There are coding bootcamps that do accept everyone that is willing to pay. A good rule of thumb is that a safer choice is usually the programs that are more selective. Once you realize that you really do enjoy coding and want to grow more as a developer - that's when you should apply to Fullstack.
P.S.
Nick and Connie will make you cookies. So don't let them get away with not making cookies at least once.
Response From: David of Fullstack Academy
Title: CEOMonday, Apr 10 2017
Hi Don - your story is inspiring to me - excited to have you in Chicago and excited for what's next.
- For those ready to put in the effort, Fullstack is a great training grounds to launch a new career- 3/31/2017Josh Maas-Howard • searching • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
Fullstack Academy is a great experience. Founders David and Nimit are clearly incredibly thoughtful individuals who truly care about the students coming through the program. They are value-driven, and are interested not just in making money and churning out code-monkeys, but in having a positive impact on the field and society. (This comes across through their interest in projects that work for social good, for instance, as well as establishing from day one that the exclusionary environment often endemic to coding culture is *not* part of Fullstack.) Instructors are passionate, extremely intelligent, and come from a variety of backgrounds (some were CS majors, others were self-taught and then worked in industry, others were themselves graduates of the program). The curriculum is engaging, accommodates a variety of aptitudes and learning speeds, and is clearly constantly iterated to improve and keep up with changing trends in the field. The students are, by and large, super motivated, and a friendly and interesting bunch also from diverse backgrounds.
I was initially worried that Fullstack would be a grueling process: 6 long days a week, for 13 weeks, mainly in front of a computer... but I was pleasantly surprised that it was not grueling at all! It is no doubt demanding, mentally taxing, and it was more or less my sole pursuit for those 13 weeks (though I did, crucially, make time for eating, sleeping and exercise). But the collaborative and varied nature of the curriculum (which also has fun and humorous flourishes built into it) and the warm, friendly vibe of the Fullstack community makes the experience actually really enjoyable! So much so that I jumped on the opportunity to stay with Fullstack for another 13 weeks as a Teaching Fellow, a support role for the next cohort of students coming through the program (I highly recommend taking advantage of this if you have the opportunity--it's a great chance to learn the material more thoroughly and get hands-on engineering experience outside the contrived environment of a classroom before approaching the job search).
The most important thing to keep in mind when considering Fullstack (or *any* bootcamp, for that matter), is that you are NOT purchasing a gold-lined road to a new job. Because of the program's rigor and "prestige," it's tempting to believe that if you get in, go through the program, and make it out alive, you will handily walk right into your first job. Not so! Getting a job is a process of showing a future employer that you have what it takes to be an asset; for the most part, they could care less how exactly you got to that place. If you have the smarts and the drive to get into Fullstack and you apply and challenge yourself throughout the program, you will develop the skills and the confidence necessary to land a sweet first job. It may not be the day after you graduate (the process can sometimes take months), and it may not be at Google or Facebook (perhaps for a select few at first, and some others down the road), but there are many other interesting prospects for employment, and once you have a foot in the door *somewhere* the opportunities will really start opening up to you.
Fullstack doesn't give you the Golden Ticket (it doesn't exist), but it provides the resources to get you where you want to go, in a surprisingly fun and positive environment.
- Great Course, Great Connections- 3/28/2017Lana Reeve • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
My experience with Fullstack Academy was not only highly informative and fun, but also led to me making three times as much as my previous job. With an incomplete Computer Science degree, it was unlikely for me to get a software engineering job even with my prior education in programming. However, after coming to Fullstack, not only has my programming improved significantly, but my job prospects have expanded greatly and my confidence in my skills has grown.
When I attended, Fullstack was teaching the MEAN (Mongo, Express, Angular, and Node) stack. Lessons are taught through labs and group projects that challenge your reasoning and give you practical knowledge about the technologies you're working with. The material encourages students to experiment and think critically. As a former programmer, I felt the work was challenging and rewarding.
But the connections and job assistance offered by Fullstack are second to none. The course integrates lessons on whiteboarding interviews and deductive reasoning to help students nail their first impressions. Career advisors support you every step of the way once you graduate. A hiring day at the end of the course allows you to connect with employers and get your foot in the door at Fortune 500 companies such as American Express and 2sigma. Even after you've been placed at a job, Fullstack will support you with future job searches and career support.
The alumni network has been great. I feel like our class has taken on some familial aspects. Upon returning to campus for reunions and alumni talks, I learned from our previous instructors that our cohort has even developed a reputation among newer students. Alumni from Fullstack also help each other find jobs and provide help with JavaScript problems.
All in all, Fullstack has been one of the best educational experiences of my life, and has completely turned my career prospects around. I'm now making over $80,000 per year in a dream job thanks to the skills I learned and connections I gained through FSA.
Response From: David Yang of Fullstack Academy
Title: CEOTuesday, Mar 28 2017
Hi Lana - great to hear from you and glad to know you are doing well. I still use your capstone project Girder Gus as an example of not only an awesome student project but just a generally awesome game in the vein of Braid and Portal.
- Start of a New Chapter- 3/27/2017Mark Hansen • CEO • Graduate • Course: Flex (Part-Time) Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via GitHub
Today, I'm a mentor for startups in the Gaza Strip and have my own startup focused on making local governments more effective. For my startup, I'm launching clusters of networked docker containers, utilizing machine learning, and develop on the tools of industry leaders. This past year I was in San Francisco with a Y-Combinator startup. None of this would be even remotely possible without Fullstack.
It was not easy though. For me, my first check to Fullstack bounced after my previous employers did not pay me, I had a 1+ hour one-way communte from central New Jersey, and I was working a full-time job to make up the money to friends and family I borrowed from. The problematic start placed me in a position of catch up for the entire 6 month part-time program. But Fullstack and the friends I made in the cohort did not give up on me, and more importantly, they did not lower the bar for me.
It's going to be tough and you're going to be pushed no matter your circumstance, but know that the experience will start a new chapter for you. I highly recommend you check out the part-time program.
- FullStack : A Life Changing Experience- 3/13/2017Milad Nazeri • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
This program for me has without a doubt been one of the highlights of my life. I came here to learn how to code, but in the process I learned so much about myself and what I am capable of.
I believe immersion is one of the greatest teaching tools and techniques. The best way I can compare it is the difference in trying to learn Spanish using only Rosetta Stone and going to Spain for 6 weeks; a major difference in how the information becomes encoded and applied.
As far as tech goes, the program is built to help teach you how to learn new technology fast. Learning new programming languages were intimidating to me in the past, but now after this thorough Javascript based education, I am picking up C# and working in systems I would have never imagined I could do because now I understand how to build a strong base and work through the details.
The teachers were fantastic, supportive, and always had an answer or made sure they researched and got back to you in a timely matter for the more complicated obscure ones.
The school is extremely agile, organized, and dedicated to staying current on the latest technology, while enforcing the principles that don't shift with the trends.
The support staff was always there for me anytime I needed help and were always positive and helped me through some of my rougher patches.
The bottom line is this program is challenging, difficult, and it's up to you to get what you want and need for it. There is no room for entitlement and indolence. Do not do this program if you are not ready to do the work. I can't stress that enough. This isn't something you do because you can't figure out what else to do with your life unless you just have a large amount of money to waste. This program isn't the ends to a means, it's the beginning of a beautiful journey with life long implications. It is something you actively decide to do because you want a change in the direction of the story of you.
The greatest gift I took away? Truly understanding there is no finding yourself.
There is only making yourself.
- Fullstack Academy- 3/9/2017Jeff • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: New York City • Verified via LinkedIn
I could not speak more highly of this program, and I know that many of my classmates felt the same way after we graduated.
I have never felt more involved in or more rewarded by an education program in my life. You are taught extremely useful technologies in a very pragmatic way. Students that fall behind are given ample help. There are multiple teachers, you can ask the staff (all developers) for help, and each class has a group of 10 or so TAs made up of students that just finished learning the same skills and concepts you are inevitably going to struggle with.
Finding a job was very easy after completing the program. They have several staff members that will actively help you. I moved to Pittsburgh and was given a ton of assitance, despite the distance.
Could not reccomend this experience more to anyone interested in learning how to program.
