Skillcrush
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Skillcrush is a woman-owned, independent, online coding & design school founded in 2012. Skillcrush offers both free and paid programs, including the self-paced Break Into Tech + Job Guarantee program, which prepares students for entry-level positions in front end development and design. Skillcrush is on a mission to empower career changers — with a special focus on women and BIPOC — with the technical skills they need to transition into higher-earning, more fu...
Skillcrush is a woman-owned, independent, online coding & design school founded in 2012. Skillcrush offers both free and paid programs, including the self-paced Break Into Tech + Job Guarantee program, which prepares students for entry-level positions in front end development and design. Skillcrush is on a mission to empower career changers — with a special focus on women and BIPOC — with the technical skills they need to transition into higher-earning, more fulfilling and flexible careers in tech.
Students who enroll in the Break Into Tech program will have access to both the Front End Developer and Designer career tracks. The curriculum covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Github, visual design fundamentals, and more. Once students complete the technical skill building portion of the Break Into Tech (about 16-20 weeks), they receive 180 days of hands-on job search support including 1-on-1 and group coaching, and the opportunity to interview with Skillcrush employer partners.
Skillcrush is an open enrollment school, so no application is necessary. Skillcrush has trained over 20,000 students, and has an over 90% success rate of placing students in qualified jobs with an average time to get hired of 8-10 weeks.
Skillcrush offers tuition assistance for people who are unemployed, full-time students, and current or former military service members. Skillcrush encourages students to email hello@skillcrush.com to discuss payment options.
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MartinaStudent • Front End Developer + ReactJS Blueprint • OnlineNov 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceSo pleased!
Over the summer I discovered coding on my own but found that I needed so guidance still. Skillcrush offers exactly what I need and I can work at my own pace. I am currently in the Front End Developer Career Track but I am planning on taking other courses later on. Every day there is something that makes more sense and I can put into my developer tool kit. Every time I have reached I was met with positive and meaningful interactions and very quickly. I have never felt like I was left hang...Over the summer I discovered coding on my own but found that I needed so guidance still. Skillcrush offers exactly what I need and I can work at my own pace. I am currently in the Front End Developer Career Track but I am planning on taking other courses later on. Every day there is something that makes more sense and I can put into my developer tool kit. Every time I have reached I was met with positive and meaningful interactions and very quickly. I have never felt like I was left hanging or have unresolved issues. Skillcrush just ticks all the boxes for me and I am so happy to be in the program!- SamanthaStudent • (1) Break Into Tech Program + Job Guarantee: Front End Developer Track • OnlineOct 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Break Into Tech Program
I signed up for a four-month program designed to take students from knowing nothing about code to becoming job ready in many types of jobs in the tech industry. The program is great and rewarding but communication with the instructors and other students is difficult; even with Slack, emails, and Live Q&A. I often don't have time to wait for a response (3+ hours) so I use outside resources and sites hoping to try and figure things out on my own. I also thought there would be more prac...I signed up for a four-month program designed to take students from knowing nothing about code to becoming job ready in many types of jobs in the tech industry. The program is great and rewarding but communication with the instructors and other students is difficult; even with Slack, emails, and Live Q&A. I often don't have time to wait for a response (3+ hours) so I use outside resources and sites hoping to try and figure things out on my own. I also thought there would be more practice activities on each subject, so I feel lost sometimes and hesitant to move on since the work and concepts go hand in hand. I wish ALL lesson exams at the end of each topic were feedback challenges. I'm about 50% done with the program lesson portion and I have met with a mentor once. I understand this is an online course with plenty of students to get to but I feel like once I signed up I was forgotten about. I still receive emails inviting me to "Change my Career" and "Become a Skillcrush Student" and I've been a student for almost a year. The bottom line is, I am learning a lot and I do think I will be job-ready just not when I had originally planned or hoped. Thank goodness for FREE outside resources and videos that can help you when Skillcrush cannot. - Nancy St GelaisStudent • (1) Break Into Tech Program + Job Guarantee: Front End Developer Track • OnlineAug 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
break into tech
A course for non-techies like me to learn the basics of the tech field - Tom BumgardnerAug 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Student
Skillcrush is awesome! I can move at my own pace and when I have time. The lessons are easy to absorb and can always be referenced at a later time with the lifetime access. Worth every penny! Great way to get your skills up to date quickly. - Devorah FuchsUX Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design Blueprint • OnlineAug 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Break into Tech / User Experience
The Skillcrush Break into Tech course is made up of 21 classes to train (women) to enter the tech world. I received a free promotion of the User Experience Design courses.
The classes are great; interesting, concise, and informative. Skillcrush excels in career advice and mentorship. Direct access to tutors by email and zoom to answer questions and review assignments. There is also help with writing a resume, creating a portfolio, and the other steps necessary to break into a tota...The Skillcrush Break into Tech course is made up of 21 classes to train (women) to enter the tech world. I received a free promotion of the User Experience Design courses.
The classes are great; interesting, concise, and informative. Skillcrush excels in career advice and mentorship. Direct access to tutors by email and zoom to answer questions and review assignments. There is also help with writing a resume, creating a portfolio, and the other steps necessary to break into a totally new career.
I am very happy that I invested in this course and recommend it without reservations. - Minette CombrinkStudent • (1) Break Into Tech Program + Job Guarantee: Front End Developer Track • OnlineJul 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Break into Tech
For someone who has no tech background, I find this course really great, because they make an extra effort to help you nderstand and make the whole experience fun. Can really recommend! - Tosha OrrStudent • Web Designer Blueprint • OnlineJul 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Web Design Fundamentals
Teaches you layout and navigation, Wireframing, Grids, Colors and Typography, Look and Feel, UI Design, Web Graphics and Adobe XD - LizStudent • (1) Break Into Tech Program + Job Guarantee: Front End Developer Track • OnlineJul 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Exceeded Expectations By Far!
The curriculum is organized in a very intuitive and easy to follow manner, with a lot more resources than I had hoped to be provided. The instructors and counselors are really quick to respond, very encouraging, and are like awesome coaches. I really get a sense that the culture at Skillcrush is super supportive and truly wants everyone to succeed. I have not looked for a job yet, but have a feeling that the team would also be very helpful. I feel very blessed to have found Skillcrush an...The curriculum is organized in a very intuitive and easy to follow manner, with a lot more resources than I had hoped to be provided. The instructors and counselors are really quick to respond, very encouraging, and are like awesome coaches. I really get a sense that the culture at Skillcrush is super supportive and truly wants everyone to succeed. I have not looked for a job yet, but have a feeling that the team would also be very helpful. I feel very blessed to have found Skillcrush and look forward to continue learning from the school. Thank you Skillcrush! - Edgar Zapata GarfiasJob searching • StudentMay 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Frontend Developer + React
Learn html, css, javascript, react and node.js through examples, feedback exercises, etc. - Thomas HurrieStudent • Student • (1) Break Into Tech Program + Job Guarantee: Front End Developer Track • OnlineMay 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Affordable, top notch instruction AND 1 on 1 mentoring!
Before starting Skillcrush, I had tried a few other paths including free code camp, Kahn Academy, and a Google Certificate via Coursera. I have found Skillcrush instruction to be the best and the price is very affordable compared to some of the other coding boot camps out there. Also, 1 on 1 mentoring is unheard of at this price point. I have progressed faster than ever through this program and am confident I will be job ready upon completion. - MichelleStudent • Visual Designer Blueprint • OnlineApr 23, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Visual Designer Blueprint - Review
This blueprint has been very helpful and informative. I have finally discovered what I would like to do with my life and this program from Skillcrush really helped me! I am almost finished with the program and am so excited to begin work. The program was very thorough, user-friendly, and a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this program and look forward to learning more with Skillcrush soon! - Emily A. AlmondStudent • Front End Developer Blueprint • OnlineApr 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
HTML & CSS
I've had a lot of professional training in my career, in addition to my Master's degree, and hands down Skillcrush is one of the most effective, efficient and enjoyable learning experiences I've had. It's accessible and iterative. The curriculum is organized in digestible chunks - each lesson builds on the previous one, so new and technical coursework never seems intimidating. The Skillcrush team are also super responsive on Slack, in live Q&A sessions and over email. I've been in pl...I've had a lot of professional training in my career, in addition to my Master's degree, and hands down Skillcrush is one of the most effective, efficient and enjoyable learning experiences I've had. It's accessible and iterative. The curriculum is organized in digestible chunks - each lesson builds on the previous one, so new and technical coursework never seems intimidating. The Skillcrush team are also super responsive on Slack, in live Q&A sessions and over email. I've been in plenty of University classes where I was basically ignored.. this is the opposite of that. Finally, the documentation is top-notch. Notes, cheat sheets, articles.. it's all available and I've already started cobbling together my own reference library from their knowledge bases. I think this class is a bargain.
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Updated March 23, 2023
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Updated May 06, 2020
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Liz Eggleston
Updated January 29, 2016
There are so many options when it comes to learning to code online (we have 35 online schools just on Course Report )! From bootcamps to self-guided resources to mentor-driven courses, it can be tough to navigate. So we were excited to join Randle from Skillcrush for a webinar to talk all about choosing the right online coding bootcamp and then being really successful once you're in. And now we're sharing everything we learned! Video Choosing an Online Bootcamp Online Bootcamp ...
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Updated December 09, 2015
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Updated May 03, 2021
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Updated March 25, 2015
Christine Oskison had a degree in counseling psychology before taking on the role of stay-at-home mom to raise her children outside of Philadelphia. She became interested in web design and development as a creative pursuit, and Christine found Skillcrush when she searched for coding programs tailored to women. Now having completed the Skillcrush Web Development Blueprint , and in the middle of the Wordpress Developer Blueprint , Christine tells us about the benefits of ...
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Updated March 10, 2015
Jamie Raymond was using her degree in Graphic Design at a startup job in New York City, but realized that working with front-end web development was the most thrilling part of her job. Jamie chose to do an online course and was impressed by Skillcrush’s commitment to teaching women. She had a successful 10-day trial with Skillcrush and took both the Web Developer Blueprint and the Web Designer Blueprint . We talk to Jamie about using Mightybell to collaborate with other ...
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Updated February 19, 2015
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Updated April 24, 2014
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Skillcrush costs around $2,499.
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Skillcrush offers courses like (1) Break Into Tech Program + Job Guarantee: Front End Developer Track, (2) Break Into Tech Program + Job Guarantee: UI/UX Designer Track.
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Skillcrush teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
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