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Skill Distillery

Average Rating4.73
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Skill Distillery is an intensive, 16-week Java bootcamp in Denver, Colorado. The course is arranged into three units – Java Programming, Server-side Java, and Front-end Development. The curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of programming, Java (and its libraries), unit testing, Spring, Spring MVC, and using a source code repository. Students will also gain experience deploying web content to a web server and navigating the server file system from the command line. S...
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  • Donald Torres
    Donald Torres
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Feb 05, 2024
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    Skill Distillery Coding Bootcamp is Fantastic!!!

    As someone with zero prior experience or background in coding or full-stack programming this 16 week program has instilled in me wealth of knowledge and practical experience.  The Instructors provide a vast range of experiences and teach in a way that people with any type of learning stye can comprehend the materials.  Since it is a Bootcamp the rate of learning is steep, however the material is set up in a way that continuous advancement into more complicated coding is seamless.  I woul...
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  • Chiaya Thach
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Nov 07, 2023
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    Challenging, but worth it!

    This is the boot camp for anyone who is looking for a good start in the software development industry. For anyone who is looking for a good challenge within boot camps, this is the place to be! Great staff who are always behind you and will not leave you behind!
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  • Sam Fath
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Sep 06, 2023
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    Life changing experience

    Skill Distillery exceeded my expectations. Coming from zero programming experience prior to attending, they make you feel incredibly comfortable asking questions. The instructors are extremely knowledgable and passionate about programming and collectively have multiple decades of experience in software development and teaching. They solidify important programming habits and practices that will be necessary when working in the industry. You can tell right off the bat, they love teaching a...
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  • Ryan Arment
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Jul 03, 2023
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    Challenging, Informative, Comprehensive

    Skill Distillery is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to get into Full Stack Web Development. The pace is intense and the material is not always easy but the staff is supportive and the projects build well. Be prepared to struggle!
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  • Kenneth Yan
    Graduate • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    May 01, 2023
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    Challenging, Tough and Rewarding

    I attended Skill Distillery from January to April 2023. The course starts off with you hitting the ground running and ends with you still running. This course teaches you MANY concepts ranging from Backend Development to Frontend Development using Java, JavaScript, Angular, HTML/CSS, and many other technologies in between. If you attend this school, be prepared to make this course your full-time job. There is a lot to learn, but Skill Distillery has plenty of staff instructors and resour...
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    May 03, 2023

    Thank You Kenny for your review! You worked hard to successfully complete the program and we look forward to hearing about your future in the tech industry! 
  • Edwin Flatto
    Edwin Flatto
    Student • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Apr 27, 2023
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    Highly Reccomend

    As someone who had taken programming courses in college, I wasn't sure what to expect from Skill Distillery. But I can honestly say that I learned more in the bootcamp than I did in my college courses. The TAs and instructors were all incredibly knowledgeable and were able to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand.
    So honestly I can't speak highly enough of the Instructors and TAs. They were always very welcoming and approachable. They always made it clear that ...
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  • Thao Nguyen
    Apprentice software developer at LinkedIn • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Apr 22, 2023
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    This coding bootcamp helped me get into LinkedIn!

    Before I joined SD, I looked for a coding bootcamp that teach Java and SD is one of very few of them. After reviewing their curriculum, my SWE engineer friends agreed that it covered a solid foundation for  a java developer, which made me feel more confident to join the program. As I joined, I liked how the knowledge was presented, especially quizzes and projects, really helped me solidify my understandings. During the lectures, I asked a lot of questions to cover all of aspects and all ...
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  • Celicia S
    Software Engineer Apprentice • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Mar 10, 2023
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    Challenging and Valuable

    This course is challenging and very worth the effort. If you're the kind of person that picks your education for the challenge and quality of the curriculum, Skill Distillery is the right choice. After reviewing many bootcamps, I chose Skill Distillery because of it's foundation in Java (a more challenging language than JavaScript), focus on back end development (I wanted to make things work more than I wanted to make a webpage look pretty), and its reputation for being a challenging cou...
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  • Lawrence L.
    Java Developer | Java Full-Stack Bootcamp Graduate | US Army Veteran • Student • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Feb 17, 2023
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    A Professional and Personal Transformative Experience

    The technical knowledge, experience, and confidence I gained in 16 weeks was far greater than both a college degree and a career in quality assurance combined. 

    I came into the bootcamp with a computer science-related degree, and a prior career in QA automation. Any advantage I had was gone within the first week. I let go of what I thought I knew and started from scratch. It honestly would have been easier if I had absolutely no previous technical experience, which is ...
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  • Patrek Gill
    Junior Full-Stack Engineer • Student • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Sep 12, 2022
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    A Solid Foundation

    I attended Skill Distillery with about a couple years of (hobbyist) programming/scripting experience and no knowledge of web development.

    Preparation
    The course was mostly backend oriented at the time of my attendance, focusing on a Java Apache server with just a bit of Javascript/Typescript/Angular towards the end of the bootcamp. I’d highly recommend basic familiarization with the above technology. 
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  • CJ
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Jul 13, 2022
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    Career Change

    Like many others attending coding bootcamps I was tired of my previous career and was looking for a rewarding change of pace. After doing a lot of research into bootcamps I decided to go with Skill Distillery. I was lucky to be able to use my GI benefits and take advantage of the VetTec program that covered my tuition to SD. From my initial screening phone call to post-graduation the support from the staff and other alum was outstanding. The course is difficult, and you will get out of i...
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  • Jordan Talbot
    Java API Developer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online) • Denver
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    Jun 29, 2022
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    Very tough, but very rewarding

    I was very new to coding before I started at Skill Distillery (had done some courses through freecodecamp, mostly html and css). It is a very intense, very extensive school, but because of the in-depth curriculum and the dedication of the staff, you will be prepared to get a job with your new skills right away. They have Saturday hours where they help you with your projects and are always available for questions or help even after you have graduated. You will be amazed at the things you ...
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Alicia Boddy
Alicia Boddy
Updated January 11, 2024
What Is VET TEC? VET TEC is a high-tech training pilot program that doesn t use GI Bill benefits and pays a monthly housing stipend to students in the program. VET TEC stands for V eteran E mployment T hrough T echnology E ducation C ourses. In other words, veterans can attend a coding bootcamp for free without using any GI Bill benefits! Insider Update FY '24 is the last year of the VET TEC pilot program. The pilot program will end on 4/1/24 or when funding is exhausted. The VET TEC Authorization ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 07, 2015
Since the White House Department of Veterans Affairs hosted the first coding bootcamp roundtable in September 2014, it's been clear that the use of the GI Bill for bootcamp tuition is on the minds of both educators and government. Recently, Skill Distillery , a 19-week Java Coding Bootcamp in Denver, Colorado, was VA-Approved and began accepting the GI Bill- huge news! Skill Distillery CEO Cole Frock talks to Course Report about the process to become approved, why veterans ...
Harry Hantel
Harry Hantel
Updated July 01, 2015
Welcome to the June News Roundup, your monthly news digest full of the most interesting articles and announcements in the bootcamp space. Do you want something considered for the next News Roundup? Submit announcements of new courses, scholarships, or open jobs at your school! Coding Bootcamps In The Headlines Coding Bootcamp Enrollment Soars! (via Bloomberg) Skill Distillery is the First Coding Bootcamp Approved for GI Bill. Coding Dojo spotlighted in Geekwire News. ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 11, 2014
With over 40,000 alumni from their Batky-Howell training courses, Bruce Batky and Cole Frock have recently launched their 19-week Java bootcamp, Skill Distillery , in Denver, Colorado. We catch up with Cole and Bruce to discuss their hands-on instruction, how they constructed the Java curriculum, and the types of companies Skill Distillery is partnering with to place graduates in jobs! Remember, the Course Report community is eligible for a 500 scholarship ...

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Skill Distillery Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.7
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4.8
Curriculum
4.7
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4.5
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Skill Distillery is a certified vocational school by the state of Colorado.
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How much does Skill Distillery cost?

Skill Distillery costs around $19,950.

What courses does Skill Distillery teach?

Skill Distillery offers courses like Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online), Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite).

Where does Skill Distillery have campuses?

Skill Distillery has an in-person campus in Denver.

Is Skill Distillery worth it?

Skill Distillery hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 145 Skill Distillery alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skill Distillery on Course Report - you should start there!

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We let alumni answer that question. 145 Skill Distillery alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skill Distillery and rate their overall experience a 4.73 out of 5.

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Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Skill Distillery scholarship for $500 off tuition! Skill Distillery accepts the GI Bill!

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You can read 145 reviews of Skill Distillery on Course Report! Skill Distillery alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skill Distillery and rate their overall experience a 4.73 out of 5.

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Skill Distillery is a certified vocational school by the state of Colorado.

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