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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. Skill Distillery graduates will be prepared to take the Oracle Certified Associate – Java Programmer exam and will be on track for a career as a web interface designer or a full stack application developer.
No prior coding experience is required; instead, Skill Distillery looks for driven, determined and passionate people wanting to make a change in their life. Prospective applicants must complete an online assessment, meet with an admissions advisor, and finish a logic test.
Skill Distillery’s parent company, Batky-Howell, has more than 25 years of experience training more than 40,000 IT professionals from companies such as HP, Lockheed Martin, Level3, Time Warner and Disney.
Skill Distillery was, simply, the best decision I could have made while making a radical career change in my mid-30s. The staff was enthusiastic and knowledgable, the curriculum was relevant and rigorous, and the quality of my fellow students was inspiring. A year after graduating from this school I can say, without a doubt, that the training I received there is directly responsible for much of the success I've had in the time since. I would highly recommend this course to all students,...
Skill Distillery was, simply, the best decision I could have made while making a radical career change in my mid-30s. The staff was enthusiastic and knowledgable, the curriculum was relevant and rigorous, and the quality of my fellow students was inspiring. A year after graduating from this school I can say, without a doubt, that the training I received there is directly responsible for much of the success I've had in the time since. I would highly recommend this course to all students, at all levels of ability, who are looking to work hard and make a positive change in their lives.
Prior to attending Skill Distillery I spent time as a musician, bus driver, and 6 years in the Navy. When it was time to transition from active duty toward a new career, I was looking for training in computer programming that would be comprehensive enough to get a job but wouldn't take so long that it would take me out of the job market for an extended period. I chose to go to SD because it seemed to offer both of these: the curriculum boasts an impressive list of technologies with an emphasis on Java and the training is only 19 weeks long. Because they also took the GI bill, it made the program an obvious choice.
I arrived at the school with previous, self-taught experience. The training I received at the school was way beyond what I could have done on my own, however. I was challenged throughout the curriculum, as were the other students. But, with that challenge came a lot of employable skills. I left the school with an Oracle Java SE7 certification and a strong grasp of OOP/OOD, Java SE, Spring, SQL, Amazon Web Services, JavaScript, Angular, Agile methodologies, and more.
After leaving the school I had four job interviews within one month of graduation and got four job offers. Two of the job offers were for Java developer postions and two were for python ( a language we didn't even cover at the school). Two of those jobs offered 6 figure starting salaries. The job I chose put me in a very interesting and fullfilling role as a cyber security web application developer for a large bank usign python/django. Within a few months I was a lead developer. Many of my fellow developers have no idea that I have little on-the-job experience. Because of the comprehensive training I received at the school and the experienced I gained rapidly developing projects, I fit in rather easily.
I would absolutely recommed this school to anyone who is serious about making a change into software development. You will be challenged, for sure. But, if you stick with the curriculum, you will be amazed at how much you can learn. Because this school doesn't cut corners or offer only easily-learned technologies, you will be in a great position to show potential employers that you have what it takes to make a meaningful contribution to their team!
SD Briana of Skill Distillery
School Director
May 03, 2023
SD Briana of Skill Distillery
School Director
May 03, 2023
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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!
Is Skill Distillery legit?
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.
Does Skill Distillery offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Skill Distillery scholarship for $500 off tuition! Skill Distillery accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read Skill Distillery reviews?
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.
Is Skill Distillery accredited?
Skill Distillery is a certified vocational school by the state of Colorado.
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