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Prime Digital Academy

Average Rating4.89
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Prime Digital Academy offers intensive, 20-week and 28-week full-stack coding bootcamps and a 14-week UX design bootcamp with programs available online and on campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Working directly with tech employers, Prime Digital Academy has created programs that equip emerging engineers and designers with the skills they need to make immediate contributions. Prime students learn modern technologies, practical methodologies, and critical behavioral skills through carefully crafted curriculum and real-world projects for pro-bono clients in the community. Prime’s immersive programs empower learners from diverse backgrounds to begin their new careers in months, not years.Prime’s full-stack engineering and UX courses prepare students with the skills and hands-on experience to develop complex software to solve business problems. Prime’s user experience design curriculum prepares students with professional practice in research, design and prototype software that is usable and meaningful. Prime graduates have been hired by nearly 800 companies, and the tight-knit learning community continues long after graduation, with students participating in mentorship, community education and ongoing alumni career support.

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
    Feb 01, 2016
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    Good for some

    My experience at Prime was overall positive, but I feel the need to counter-balance some of the other reviews here.

    - Curriculum was shaky. Tech stack isn't focused on actually learning strong fundamentals, and there was sometimes the feeling that *actually* learning how to code wasn't the top priority.

    - Hiring slower than advertised. Staff had to manage expectations after perhaps overestimating the appeal of bootcamp grads in the Twin Cities market.

    - Non ex...

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  • Ben Pollack
    Ben Pollack
    Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Oct 23, 2024
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    An Intense Amazing Experience

    This was such an amazing experience that I actually came back to Prime twice. I attended the UX Design program back in 2019 and when my life took a turn and I needed to pivot, when I decided to go back to school for Full-Stack Development I decided to go back to Prime for their FS program. The experience at Prime is one not just of learning but support. From the instructors, support staff, and extensive alumni there is so much after program support. When i was researching other programs ...
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  • Miriam McNamara
    Miriam McNamara
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Apr 22, 2023
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    absolutely worth the leap

    I attended Prime's first part-time cohort in 2021-22, which was full of working people and busy parents who had wanted to dive into tech but had been put off by the full-time bootcamp time commitment. I had been a hairstylist for fifteen years and had absolutely zero tech experience, but had been curious about it for about five years--especially seeing how my friends in the industry were thriving financially. I liked that the program was fully online but that there were scheduled, struct...
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  • Amanda
    Amanda
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Sep 09, 2022
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    Great experience

    I have wanted to go to Prime since a good friend did it ~6 years ago, but quitting my job didn't feel doable. When their part time full stack option opened up I jumped right in. Had a great experience, learned important hard and soft skills, and started my new job as a software engineer at Target before I even graduated from Prime. I did decide to quit my job around halfway through the program, and some of my cohort mates did the same - we all found that more manageable than balancing pr...
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  • Freddy
    React Technical Consultant • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Jul 29, 2022
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    Best Decision I've Made!

    Thank you so much Prime Digital Academy! I learned so much and met some of the greatest people! If you are thinking about possibly attending Prime Digital Academy, I hope you know that you will not be disappointed! I did not do well in regular college, the style of learning just wasn't for me and it never worked out. I decided to take a leap and attend Prime! The immersive style of learning is very well thought out and the instructors truly care about each students success. Not only do t...
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  • Jake McInerney
    Jake McInerney
    Product Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Jul 29, 2022
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    Transformative

    Hey, you! Yeah, you, the person reading this review! I was doing exactly what you're doing, looking at reviews for Prime Digital Academy 7 months ago when I was working a dead-end job, wanting something radically different and fulfilling. I'm now on the other side - employed as a Product Developer with a great company, great benefits, and great pay (a 57% increase in pay from my previous role, to be exact!).

    Prime's instructors truly care about your progress throughout the program...
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  • Lucas
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Jul 26, 2022
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    Software Engineer

    Prime was one of the most defining career moves I've made so far. It took a lot of research to convince me that a "bootcamp" was the path for me and even more to narrow down the right one for me; especially at the price points for a decent one. I can comfortably and honestly say that if you have already decided that an accelerated program is what you want, you will not go wrong in choosing Prime. 

    The program itself is what I believe a college education should emulate (or at least...
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  • Dylan
    Full Stack Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Jan 12, 2022
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    Full Stack Engineering

    There are honestly too many amazing things to write about Prime Digital Academy without this review becoming a novel! The only exposure I had to coding before the program started was from submitting my application which required some basic HTML and CSS; I'd heard of Java, JavaScript, and C++ from high school many years ago when my friends took introductory programming courses, but that's it. Fast forward 20 weeks... I had MULTIPLE job offers and felt comfortable developing my own full st...
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  • Anwar Hussein
    Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Jan 11, 2022
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    Best decision so far

    Before joining  prime, I was utterly lost in the world of coding and completely consumed in a never-ending tutorial hell. Prime really did open eyes and provided me with the tools to think beyond just coding and problem-solving. The instructors are excellent and knowledgeable and know what is required in the current job market. They groom you to learn the requisite skills in the job market and prepare you well for job interviews. I was always mediocre in interviews but the training and s...
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  • Jessica B.
    Jessica B.
    Software Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Jan 10, 2022
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    Knowledgeable and Extremely Supportive

    I knew close to nothing about programming but they really brought me from zero to helping me get my first job. The teachers are all supportive and rock stars in their fields and teach you relevant skills to the current market. They also get you ready for applying for jobs and interviews. Don't get me wrong, its a lot of work, but absolutely worth it. They can definitely guide you in the right direction if you're willing to put in the effort.
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  • Mackenzie Leach
    Student • User Experience Design • Minneapolis
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    Nov 01, 2021
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    Us Design

    Incredible experience that guides you to build your personal portfolio, connect with mentors, and professional skills. 
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  • Mary
    Mary
    Front End Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Sep 01, 2021
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    Full Stack Software Engineering

    When I was considering attending Prime, I did what you are doing - read reviews online, talked to alumni, and asked as many people as possible about this program. Every single Prime graduate told me the same thing - that it was worth every single dime; that it was so much for than a bootcamp; that they taught way more than coding. Man, I thought to myself These people really drink the cool-aid. Now that I have gone through the progam, I have to admit that I drink the co...
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  • Terry O'Keefe
    Software Engineer I • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
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    Sep 01, 2021
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    Take the Leap!

    Before Prime, I was in retail management for 10+ years. The long hours, stress, and not being able to see friends or family started to wear on me. I decided to transition into a new career field. After researching and having multiple calls with bootcamps, Prime stood out to me from the very first phone call. Once accepted into the program, you are in great hands every step of the way. They truly do prepare you with this intense but gratifying program. They don't just teach you about prog...
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Recent Prime Digital Academy News

Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 17, 2019
Each month, the Course Report team rounds up the most interesting bootcamp industry news that we read and talked about in our office. In April, we were showered with a ton of exciting fundraising and acquisition news, ISAs (income sharing agreements) continued to be a hot topic, and coding bootcamps began getting approved for a new veterans program called VET TEC. We also saw some great d...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 04, 2024
  How do you get a job after coding bootcamp if you have no relevant, real-world work experience? Only 1.4% of bootcampers have worked as developers in the past, but most career-changers have little – if any– client experience when they start looking for a developer job. Some bootcamps help students overcome this hurdle by offering opportunities to work for the bootcamp itself, or with rea...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated July 23, 2024
Welcome to the September 2016 Course Report monthly coding bootcamp news roundup! Each month, we look at all the happenings from the coding bootcamp world from new bootcamps to big fundraising announcements, to interesting trends. Of course, we cover our 2016 Outcomes and Demographics Report (we spent a ton of time on this one and hope everyone gets a chance to read it)! Other trends includ...
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Liz Eggleston
Updated September 25, 2015
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Prime Digital Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.9
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4.9
Curriculum
4.8
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4.9
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Prime Digital Academy is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. Prime Digital Academy offers WIOA approved courses.
FAQs

How much does Prime Digital Academy cost?

Prime Digital Academy costs around $18,000.

What courses does Prime Digital Academy teach?

Prime Digital Academy offers courses like Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks), Full Stack Engineering - Part-Time (28 Weeks), User Experience Design.

Where does Prime Digital Academy have campuses?

Prime Digital Academy has in-person campuses in Minneapolis. Prime Digital Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Prime Digital Academy worth it?

Prime Digital Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 125 Prime Digital Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Prime Digital Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

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Prime Digital Academy is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. Prime Digital Academy offers WIOA approved courses.

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