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Skill Distillery

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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...

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  • Jackie McKenna
    Future Software Developer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Dec 20, 2017
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    Hesitant? Don’t be. Skill Distillery Will Teach You What You Need to Know to Become a Junior-Level Developer.

    For those hesitant to enter into a boot camp, I understand. I had concerns about my age, my ability to learn a new skill, not graduating with a bachelor’s in computer science, the possible stigma of being a boot camp graduate by employers/companies, and the duration of my job hunt.

    A little about me: I was in the military for 8+ years (non-IT related field), 30+ years old, with a bachelor’s degree in social science. Prior to completing Skill Distillery, I left the military during...

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  • Christopher Bianchi
    Full Stack Developer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Dec 19, 2017
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    An Invaluable Skillset in an Invaluable Environment

    Making the transition into more technical roles in Software, I decided to pursue full stack development at Skill Distillery. While most programs offered only Ruby, SD focused on Java. Skill Distillery provided me the platform I needed to differentiate myself as a developer, and engineer, and learn dozens of new technologies in only 16 weeks, all of which were essential pieces to allow me to launch and design my own web applications.

    They focus quality and team dynamics above all ...

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  • Eric Lee
    Graduate • Denver
    Aug 10, 2017
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    Great course

    I was an electrical engineer who was looking for a career change. I was skeptical about boot camp but skill distillery has changed my mind. 

    The staffs are friendly and the course is challenging. As long as you are eager to learn and interested in programming you will do well. 

    First half you will learn Java and get ready to take in lots and lots of information. Personally, I thought this was the most important and basic part of the class. The instructors are always exc...

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  • Jonathan Borgia
    Software Engineer, Tools Development • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Jul 01, 2017
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    Best REAL full stack Bootcamp

    I researched and reviewed a lot of bootcamps before choosing SD. If you can name them, i probably looked at them (it was part of my job in marketing). Skill Distillery is not a laid back, take everyone program. Be ready to take a small battery of tests as part of the application process. They want to make sure you aren't wasting your time and wont be in over your head. It is a genuine full stack program (meaning you learn back end database architecture and management in SQL, middleware/busine...
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  • Shaun Dashjian
    Full Stack Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Jun 23, 2017
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    A Place Where People Achieve Their Dreams

    Skill Distillery is the place to join to prepare you to start your dream career as a Software Developer. Before I joined, I researched the various bootcamps available and Skill Distillery stood out for their commitment to effective education and successful career placement.

    I joined the school in January, 2017 and graduated in May, 2017. My experience has been life changing. Skill Distillery has a fantastic team of instructors who are highly experienced in what they teach an...

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  • Matt Gmur
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Jun 14, 2017
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    Fun Learning Environment and a Great Investment

    I graduated from Skill Distillery in May and I have to say that attending the bootcamp was an extremely rewarding experience.

    I came into the program with a B.S. in Economics and some technical work experience but no programming outside of a 101 C++ class 5 years ago. The program is very fast paced and it's easy to fall behind if you're not keeping up on the labs and projects. If you decide to attend then I would recommend doing all of the assigned pre-work and as many Codecademy...

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  • Chaz
    Junior Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    May 19, 2017
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    Amazing Course! Steve is amazing!

    I graduated from this course in March and can't say enough good things about it.

    For starters, if your primary concerns are the same as mine, I found a job within two weeks making six figures (individual results may vary). 

    Regarding what I realized was really the important part while I was in the course - the instruction was top notch and the class atmosphere/chemistry was extremely positive and engaging. Make no mistake though, this is challenging. I've got an undergr...

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  • Joshua Bone
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Feb 02, 2017
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    A perfect fit for the transitioning professional

    When I was searching for bootcamps in summer 2016 there were only two programs in the nation that accepted the GI Bill, so I can’t really say that my choice of Skill Distillery was based on extensive research. That being said, and knowing what I know now about the industry, I consider myself extremely fortunate to have attended this school.    Some things you should know:   1) Skill Distillery is, to my knowledge, the onl...
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  • R Hammond
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Jan 26, 2017
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    Best in Class Java Learning Experience

    You are likely scanning reviews on this site because you would like to make a better, more informed decision on how to best prepare for a new career as a Java developer. A few months ago, I too was in your position trying to develop metrics to help me weigh the pros and cons of each bootcamp offering. I recently graduated from Skill Distillery with no regrets.

    I enjoyed the experience because the staff presented a well designed curriculum with great detail and attention toward th...

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  • J Moye
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Dec 19, 2016
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    Great Experience

    Skill Distillery is one of the best educational courses I've ever taken. 

    The content and the execution are both excellent. Maybe these things were lacking in previous cohorts, but at this point it is very polished and is a great learning environment. My cohort is only a month out from graduation and about half are already employed in full time Java developer roles. 

    What makes Skill Distillery great?

    1. The instructors (and admin): 

    • Always...
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  • Steven Adams
    Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Dec 12, 2016
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    Thankful for the experience

    In just a few months, I was able to acquire the skills necessary to land a job.

    Skill Distillery was a challenging course, but I am so thankful to have gone. There were times when I felt ready to give up, times I didn't know what I was even learning only to finally understand it a week later.
    I really enjoyed having multiple teachers present information coming from different backgrounds and experiences. The multiple rotating teaching styles helped as well, especially since d...

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  • Nick Lang
    Software developer • Graduate • Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite) • Denver
    Dec 08, 2016
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    My first goal is to besmirch the haters. The only thing I can imagine is that they weren't willing to put in hard work. It sounds like Clayton Boyle had a "winning" personality that convinced others in the class to leave with him so that he could feel less defeated by his decision(sorry not sorry). My class was a bunch of normal human beings that worked together and encouraged each other to push through the hard work. 

    I recently left the Army, and wanted to start a career in pro...

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Liz Eggleston
Updated March 06, 2023
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! VET TEC vs GI Bill Of course, many coding bootcamps now accept the GI Bill . But VET TEC is different from the GI Bill Veterans only need one day of unexpired ...
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
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
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 costs around $19,950. On the lower end, some Skill Distillery courses like Part-Time Full-Stack Java cost $9,950.

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