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Redwood Code Academy offers 12-week full-time, and 24-week part-time full-stack software development bootcamps in Orange County, CA. Technologies taught include HTML, CSS, Javascript, ReactJS, C# .NET Core, Node.js, SQL, MongoDB, RESTful API, AWS, Git Workflow, and Agile Development. Redwood Code Academy covers full stack software development, with a focus on web application, but also includes mobile applications, desktop applications and cloud services. The Academy focuses on real world skills training by helping students learn the fundamentals of full stack development, work in teams to build a portfolio and gain the skills necessary to interview and land a dream job.
To apply candidates should fill out an online questionnaire, schedule a visit to the Redwood campus to meet with a mentor, attend a beginner workshop, and participate in a final interview.
Upon completion of the curriculum, Redwood Code Academy provides students with career guidance including resume prep, optimization of LinkedIn and Github profiles, mock job interviews, and introductions to local recruiters and employers in Redwood's hiring network.
Reviews
70 alumni reviews of Redwood Code Academy
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Patricia Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
The teachers make sure you understand everything
Working from home while I took on the 24-week flex course was only a little bit of a juggling act, but things worked out. What I want to highlight most was how much you could learn in a little time. The teachers make sure you understand everything and help ...Working from home while I took on the 24-week flex course was only a little bit of a juggling act, but things worked out. What I want to highlight most was how much you could learn in a little time. The teachers make sure you understand everything and help you overcome bugs and errors in your code. You see yourself progress from basic coding to more complex systems.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Homer Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
Extremely productive
I took the 12-week immersive course, and I think I have learned more here than I have in some courses I’ve taken on computers in an actual college. The job market’s been pretty rough lately, and I thought that since everyone had time and Redwood Code Academ...I took the 12-week immersive course, and I think I have learned more here than I have in some courses I’ve taken on computers in an actual college. The job market’s been pretty rough lately, and I thought that since everyone had time and Redwood Code Academy offered remote classes, I’d take it up. I did not make a mistake doing so. Not only have I been extremely productive during the lockdowns, but I think I’m ready to take on a new field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Alessia C Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
I found it very rewarding
Recommending Redwood Code Academy for women trying to break into STEM. The professors never belittled me or had to mansplain to me, and they treated me like any other student they had. I have some programming experience, but I wanted to beef it up, so I too...Recommending Redwood Code Academy for women trying to break into STEM. The professors never belittled me or had to mansplain to me, and they treated me like any other student they had. I have some programming experience, but I wanted to beef it up, so I took this course, and I found it very rewarding. I think my prospects for finding a great career in this field are looking good.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Becky L Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
It was better than I thought it would go
Long story short, I took a college major that didn’t end up working out. I knew there’s no time better than now to change, so I started looking into programming schools. I knew that this, at least, was a good industry with plenty of opportunities. To be cle...Long story short, I took a college major that didn’t end up working out. I knew there’s no time better than now to change, so I started looking into programming schools. I knew that this, at least, was a good industry with plenty of opportunities. To be clear, I WAS a business major, so coding and programming were never a thing, but I was prepared for whatever changed. Pleasantly surprised with my experience in Redwood Code Academy. It was better than I thought it would go for me. I learned things, and I feel more confident in my future now.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ricky J Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2020
Everything was comprehensive
I heard that many higher-level openings were happening in our company for an expansion this year—but they were for jobs that required some knowledge in programming, so I signed up for Redwood Code Academy. I don’t have any coding experience, but I didn’t ha...I heard that many higher-level openings were happening in our company for an expansion this year—but they were for jobs that required some knowledge in programming, so I signed up for Redwood Code Academy. I don’t have any coding experience, but I didn’t have as hard of a time as I thought I would during the course. Everything was comprehensive, and they covered just about every subject that I thought might be needed for the job openings that I was looking at.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Maricar Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2020
I appreciate that they have discounts for people
I took up the 24-week course at Redwood Code after I couldn’t get job prospects on my current credentials. What I enjoyed was how well the instructors could teach the students. They made everything clear and understandable, so even vets and beginners could ...I took up the 24-week course at Redwood Code after I couldn’t get job prospects on my current credentials. What I enjoyed was how well the instructors could teach the students. They made everything clear and understandable, so even vets and beginners could get going. I appreciate that they have discounts for people, too; I think it goes a long way to helping someone get a fresh start.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Leonard E Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2021
I’ve had. I think I’m well on the way up.
I have been working as a desk agent for a while and decided that I wanted to go higher up the rung, but I needed some experience and know-how of the programming side of things for that. Redwood Code did just that. I took the 12-week course, and it’s by far ...I have been working as a desk agent for a while and decided that I wanted to go higher up the rung, but I needed some experience and know-how of the programming side of things for that. Redwood Code did just that. I took the 12-week course, and it’s by far the most rewarding 12 weeks I’ve had. I think I’m well on the way up.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Brody D Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
It was like I just had school all the same
| I’ve always been a fan of mobile games, and my goal has been to create my own hit mobile game. I was looking for a course I can take up while taking up a different college course to do this on my own time. The 24-week course was ideal for me, it was like ...| I’ve always been a fan of mobile games, and my goal has been to create my own hit mobile game. I was looking for a course I can take up while taking up a different college course to do this on my own time. The 24-week course was ideal for me, it was like I just had school all the same, and I could do it outside of my college work.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Samantha P Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2020
They made sure to help everyone out
I was apprehensive about joining the course at first; being a woman in STEM is never easy, and I wasn’t sure if I was going to manage. But I found myself fitting in just fine, and the instructors were comprehensive about everything. They made sure to help e...I was apprehensive about joining the course at first; being a woman in STEM is never easy, and I wasn’t sure if I was going to manage. But I found myself fitting in just fine, and the instructors were comprehensive about everything. They made sure to help everyone out, and no one got left behind.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Gary E Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
I was surprised how much they packed into a single course!
| I’m confident that the future will be in the cloud, and I just wanted to get ahead of the pack. I’m not getting any younger, and I thought I have to learn some new skills, so I went looking for a short course to start with. I found Redwood Code, and I was...| I’m confident that the future will be in the cloud, and I just wanted to get ahead of the pack. I’m not getting any younger, and I thought I have to learn some new skills, so I went looking for a short course to start with. I found Redwood Code, and I was surprised how much they packed into a single course!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Anna Wilson Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2019
My primary interest had been the CSS part of the syllabus
Always been interested in web design, so I thought I’d take this course. I didn’t think it would be this challenging, though, because it covered a lot more than that. My primary interest had been the CSS part of the syllabus, but there is way more than that...Always been interested in web design, so I thought I’d take this course. I didn’t think it would be this challenging, though, because it covered a lot more than that. My primary interest had been the CSS part of the syllabus, but there is way more than that available to learn about. Maybe I bit off more than I could chew, but I did learn a lot from the course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Nicole K Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2018
I learned everything I’d need to right here!
I wanted to learn web development and web programming, and I wanted to get the basics down to qualify or at least be prepared for the more advanced and traditional kind of learning it in college. I wasn’t prepared, but I learned everything I’d need to right...I wanted to learn web development and web programming, and I wanted to get the basics down to qualify or at least be prepared for the more advanced and traditional kind of learning it in college. I wasn’t prepared, but I learned everything I’d need to right here! Honestly, I think I did a lot better than expected, and the people in the class with me and the instructors were a big part of that.
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Drake J Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2018
The professors and instructors were experienced in that regard.
| I want to say that as someone who has had prior learning and education about programming, Redwood Code is an excellent bootcamp. Even if you already had some experience and knowledge with the concepts and languages like me, their bootcamp is an amazing re...| I want to say that as someone who has had prior learning and education about programming, Redwood Code is an excellent bootcamp. Even if you already had some experience and knowledge with the concepts and languages like me, their bootcamp is an amazing refresher course on things you already know and don’t know. After all, the game is always changing, and you need to make sure you’re on top of new technologies! The professors and instructors were experienced in that regard. I think I’ve cleaned up my coding quite a bit thanks to them, and I learned a lot of new updates that I probably wouldn’t have taken the time out to discover by myself.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Jacob V Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
I am definitely on the right track by being here.
I wanted to join in on the app-making game and have the next big new social media platform. So I joined Redwood Code thinking, “I got this.” It turns out I didn’t “have” this. Making an app was a lot more complicated than I anticipated, especially if you co...I wanted to join in on the app-making game and have the next big new social media platform. So I joined Redwood Code thinking, “I got this.” It turns out I didn’t “have” this. Making an app was a lot more complicated than I anticipated, especially if you consider the kind I was trying to make. But I was super impressed and amazed by how the instructors already knew the stuff I was trying to do. I like that I learned a lot from my own mistakes, and I got some fantastic insight from real professionals. I think maybe the app I’m trying to make still has a long way to go, but I am definitely on the right track by being here.
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Tristan S Verified via LinkedInStudent · Graduation year 2021
This course is serious, and people do take it seriously.
I realize that you need way more skills these days if you want to be hired for a well-paying job, especially if it’s tech-related. I lost my job due to the pandemic and decided now would be good time to try to learn something new because it would help me be...I realize that you need way more skills these days if you want to be hired for a well-paying job, especially if it’s tech-related. I lost my job due to the pandemic and decided now would be good time to try to learn something new because it would help me be a lot more competitive against the rest of the people who have lost their jobs. I joined Redwood Code because I don’t actually live that far and could commute there with no issues. This course is serious, and people do take it seriously.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Dixie B Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2018
I think I did a lot better than expected
I wanted to learn web development and web programming, and I wanted to get the basics down to qualify or at least be prepared for the more advanced and traditional kind of learning it in college. I wasn’t prepared, but I learned everything I’d need to right...I wanted to learn web development and web programming, and I wanted to get the basics down to qualify or at least be prepared for the more advanced and traditional kind of learning it in college. I wasn’t prepared, but I learned everything I’d need to right here! Honestly, I think I did a lot better than expected, and the people in the class with me and the instructors were a big part of that.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Victor M Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2018
I think I’ve cleaned up my coding quite a bit thanks to them
I want to say that as someone who has had prior learning and education about programming, Redwood Code is an excellent bootcamp. Even if you already had some experience and knowledge with the concepts and languages like me, their bootcamp is an amazing refr...I want to say that as someone who has had prior learning and education about programming, Redwood Code is an excellent bootcamp. Even if you already had some experience and knowledge with the concepts and languages like me, their bootcamp is an amazing refresher course on things you already know and don’t know. After all, the game is always changing, and you need to make sure you’re on top of new technologies! The professors and instructors were experienced in that regard. I think I’ve cleaned up my coding quite a bit thanks to them, and I learned a lot of new updates that I probably wouldn’t have taken the time out to discover by myself.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Robert P Verified via LinkedInSoftware Developer · Graduated 2018
I am definitely on the right track by being here.
I wanted to join in on the app-making game and have the next big new social media platform. So I joined Redwood Code thinking, “I got this.” It turns out I didn’t “have” this. Making an app was a lot more complicated than I anticipated, especially if you co...I wanted to join in on the app-making game and have the next big new social media platform. So I joined Redwood Code thinking, “I got this.” It turns out I didn’t “have” this. Making an app was a lot more complicated than I anticipated, especially if you consider the kind I was trying to make. But I was super impressed and amazed by how the instructors already knew the stuff I was trying to do. I like that I learned a lot from my own mistakes, and I got some fantastic insight from real professionals. I think maybe the app I’m trying to make still has a long way to go, but I am definitely on the right track by being here.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Eric V Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2019
This course is serious, and people do take it seriously.
I realize that you need way more skills these days if you want to be hired for a well-paying job, especially if it’s tech-related. I lost my job due to the pandemic and decided now would be good time to try to learn something new because it would help me be...I realize that you need way more skills these days if you want to be hired for a well-paying job, especially if it’s tech-related. I lost my job due to the pandemic and decided now would be good time to try to learn something new because it would help me be a lot more competitive against the rest of the people who have lost their jobs. I joined Redwood Code because I don’t actually live that far and could commute there with no issues. This course is serious, and people do take it seriously.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Trixie L Verified via LinkedInSoftware Developer · Graduated 2019
I like the help they give us in working on our profiles
I started as a warehouse worker, believe it or not. I just wanted to add some computer skills to my resume to get the job working the software instead; I ended up with a whole batch of new skills, so I didn’t even have to stay at my old company anymore. I l...I started as a warehouse worker, believe it or not. I just wanted to add some computer skills to my resume to get the job working the software instead; I ended up with a whole batch of new skills, so I didn’t even have to stay at my old company anymore. I like the help they give us in working on our profiles and resumes. That’s how I got my new position at another place.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0
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Lauren Stewart
Updated September 17, 2026
.NET is used in a variety of software applications and industries – but what’s all the hype about? We spoke with Orange County-based Redwood Code Academy Founder, Harrison Spain, to learn all about .NET development. See which companies use .NET, learn the top skills you need to excel in the field, and check out how Redwood Code Academy equips their .NET students to succeed. Meet our Expert Tell...
Imogen Crispe
Updated September 17, 2026
Isaac wanted a career in software development but found that community college couldn’t teach him the technologies he’d need for the job. After doing his research, he chose Redwood Code Academy in Orange County to learn modern, full stack web development. Isaac tells us about the learning style at Redwood Code Academy, gives advice for other students considering a coding bootcamp, and explains ...
Lauren Stewart
Updated September 17, 2026
Quinton Fults served in AmeriCorps in a variety of roles from child life specialist, to nutrition and math teacher. After finishing his service, he realized that coding may be the best next step so he enrolled in courses at a local community college. After one week, he dropped the course because he was introduced to Orange County-based coding bootcamp, Redwood Code Academy. See why Quinton deci...
Imogen Crispe
Updated September 17, 2026
With 16 years experience as a software developer and a hiring manager, Harrison Spain saw first hand how hard it was to hire competent software developers. To help fill this talent gap, Harrison decided to launch Redwood Code Academy in Orange County, CA. Harrison tells us where traditional education falls short, why he chose to teach .NET, and how his experience in the Marine Corps has made hi...
Imogen Crispe
Updated September 17, 2026
Welcome to the July 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. This month the biggest trends are initiatives to increase the diversity in tech, some huge investments in various bootcamps, and more tech giants launching their own coding...
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Is Redwood Code Academy worth it?
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How much does Redwood Code Academy cost?
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Where does Redwood Code Academy have campuses?
Redwood Code Academy has an in-person campus in Irvine.
Does Redwood Code Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Is Redwood Code Academy legit?
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You can read 70 reviews of Redwood Code Academy on Course Report! Redwood Code Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Redwood Code Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.7 out of 5.
Is Redwood Code Academy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Redwood Code Academy doesn't yet share information about its accreditation status.