The Tech Academy Reviews
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Skyler Verified via GitHub
Former Student
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My wife and I both enjoyed this boot camp. The instructors were quick to respond. The course is self-paced and assumes you don't know anything about technology so you can take time where you need it. They are also very understanding of the fact that you have a life. During the pandemic, my schedule was crazy they helped make a stressful situation way more manageable. Their number one goal is to make you into a full-stack junior software developer and get you into your first tech job.Nate Skiles of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jun 16, 2021
Skyler, thank you for the review and we're elated to hear that both you and your wife had a positive experience at The Tech Academy. Life happens sometimes and we are always happy to work with our students to achieve their goals. Keep up the great work! -
Dom Mathews Verified via LinkedIn
Python Developer Bootcamp
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I am a recent grad of the Python Developer Bootcamp. I have to stay wow. I was brand to world of coding and did not have the slightest bit of knowledge about coding. So obviously it was a little nerve wrecking. The Tech Academy does a absolutely wonderful job of guiding you from basic computer fundamentals through several in demand languages. My particular python developer boot camp included HTML/CSS, SQL, Javascript, and Python. It sound like a lot but I promise it is worth the jump. Believe me I struggled but one thing that stood out to me through the entire boot camp is the willingness and patience instructors have. At time where I felt lost all it took was a email, text, or phone and every instructor I spoke with took as much time as I needed to grasp material. I had an instructor named Levi who literally had to deal with me most of the boot camp and no matter how much I asked he was patience and explained material in numerous ways until I could grasp it. So do not stress they want you to be successful. They are also very quick at responding regardless how you choose to communicate with them. Another thing I have to mention is through the boot camp I need have numerous hiccups in life that slowed my progress down. If you are nervous about life getting in the way and believe you can not learn they are also very understanding. Life happens, things happen and I was almost incredibly shocked how they worked with me to see me be successful and graduate. On top of these points once you finish the boot camp material they have a job placement course where they teach you how to create a resume, a cover letter, how to interview and more. By the time you finish the boot camp you will feel so much more confident. If you want to open the door into the tech field take the step and sign up with The Tech Academy.Nate Skiles of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jun 16, 2021
Hey Dom, thanks so much for the great review! Our instructors do a great job at working with students until they really understand the material, I'm glad Levi was able to sort out all of your hiccups along the way. We're happy that you have the confidence now to land that dream job, and we are excited to see what you accomplish! -
Adeline Verified via LinkedIn
C# / .NET Core Developer
My name is Adeline. I took a chance with faith in signing up for the Tech Academy's Boot Camp. I walked in not knowing anything. All I knew was, I wanted to be a Programmer. The staff are so helpful, and so patient! Now all I can say is, I am glad I went with my gut feeling, because now I can call myself a Software Developer.Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Apr 23, 2021
Thanks for leaving a review, Adeline! We are so glad that you took a chance on us, and that you were happy with your experience! -
Sam Breidenbach Verified via LinkedIn
Great Experience
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I am a recent graduate of The Tech Academy and I would like to tell you how great of an experience it was. Not only was the program set up to accommodate my tumultuous schedule (as a single father of 2 young children it is pretty touch and go somedays..) , the material is designed to be relatable and easily digestible. I came into this boot camp with zero programming experience but walked away confident in my new found skills. The team of instructors, directors, and general staff members has been friendly and extremely helpful. Even during the pandemic when most of us feel isolated in our homes I was able to reach out to The Tech Academy team to answer just about any boot camp related question I had and get almost immediate attention. I would highly recommend any soul looking for a career change to consider software development and then immediately point them to The Tech Academy to teach them the basics of what is needed to succeed. I feel that The Tech Academy has done right by me, and more importantly, continues to do right by me. I would happily endorse their program to anyone and everyone.Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Apr 23, 2021
Thanks for the amazing review, Sam! We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience. It sounds like you were juggling a lot, but you came out on top! We are excited to see your continued success. -
Alex Moffat Verified via LinkedIn
Fun way to advance your career
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I loved my time at the Tech Academy. After leaving my previous job at the beginning of COVID I was searching for a way to advance my technical skills with a remote learning option. Tech Academy was doing remote learning long before the pandemic, while other boot camps were just starting to adjust. The curriculum included many of the top programming languages and I liked the self-pacing.
I had previously been a computer programmer for about 6 years, but it had been about 10 years since I had written any code and I wanted to refresh my skills to improve my job prospects. The Tech Academy did exactly that with the Full Stack Software Developer program. Throughout the course I remembered why I loved computer programming and looked forward to each day of course material. When I encountered challenging sections of the course I always felt supported by the instructors. I especially enjoyed the final two-week team projects and felt sad that it had to end; kind of like going home after summer camp.
I will be honest and say that the course is inadequate on React, and the Django section proved somewhat frustrating, but overall a really good experience. Be prepared to put in at least 40 hours per week at the computer or you will fall behind, as I did, and need to pay more money to finish the course.
The job placement course and alumni support are outstanding. It can be tough to get a job out there right now, but the guidance they give, and the weekly meetings really help to prepare you and keep you motivated. The placement team called me more than once per week to provide feedback and encouragement.
Four months after finishing the Bootcamp I landed a job at Amazon as a Senior Technical Product Manager. Although I had previous coding experience on my resume, the course did refresh my skills to help me get a coveted position at an A tier company. The Tech Academy course material is relevant for the current job market and I would say the background education they give at the start of the course was helpful, especially during the system design and technical interview questions.
Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Feb 04, 2021
Hey Alex, thank you so much for the amazing review! We are all so happy to hear about your new job with Amazon. You put in a tremendous amount of effort and it really paid off! I also appreciate the feedback about React. We have an upcoming advanced JavaScript Bootcamp that will dive further into this topic. -
Dave Street Verified via LinkedIn
You Can Do This!!
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I came into this with zero experience and to be honest a bit tech-resistant. I am proud to be a Tech Academy graduate of the Full Stack Software Developer bootcamp with the base knowledge of what it will take to make the next steps to a wonderful new career. You will get every bit of what you put in and more, out of The Tech Academy experience.They are a wonderfully supportive team. Without any previous coding experience and little network knowledge, I was curious how this would play out. I can only recommend The Tech Academy to anyone I come across who might be even a little interested in technology and the wide world it encompasses. The instructors have helped me through many roadblocks to understanding the how to and implementation of so many concepts that I feel they have done their job exceptionally well. I can find the resources to learn what I need to accomplish for new projects and new technologies. No matter your age, background, or even like me if you can’t type well yet (I can now!), this is such a well executed program that sets you up for success. So many success stories close to home show I can do it too, and again the amazing support system all the way through to job placement has been a top notch experience! You got this!
Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jan 22, 2021
Thank you for leaving such an awesome review, Dave! We are so proud to see you graduate from the program, and we can't wait to see you succeed in the industry. Glad you were able to improve your typing speed. Programming is a quick way to improve your typing skills, fast! -
Zachary Verified via LinkedIn
The Whole Kit and Caboodle
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This boot camp was great. Their website details what each boot camp entails, I personally graduate from the C# .Net framework courses, but they don't really explain the nuance of their services. You get more than just an understanding of code, you use applications that you wouldn't use on your own and are ubiquitous in the industry. Github is one of them. Their job placement course and staff that help you with the job search are worth the cost on their own. People charge a lot of money for the services that The Tech Academy helps you with, resume editing, interview practice, and helping make a great portfolio page. This boot camp doesn't just teach you code, it puts you into the position to get a job then you are done. I am very happy I went with The Tech Academy, they really do make you into an industry professional.Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jan 22, 2021
Thank you for the outstanding review, Zach! I am so happy to hear that you had a great experience, especially with our awesome job placement staff. You have a bright future ahead of you. -
Jennie Campos Verified via LinkedIn
Best decision I have made
I had an amazing experience. The whole staff of The Tech Academy are super friendly and are there to help you every step of the way. I had no prior experience in coding at all but still managed to get my certificate in Front End Web Development.Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jan 22, 2021
Thank you so much, Jennie! You were fantastic to work with, and we are all eager to see the exciting journey ahead of you. Keep up the great work! -
Christopher Moody Verified via LinkedIn
A wonderful experience
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Having recently completed the Python Boot Camp, I can say the experience is invaluable. Before attending The Tech Academy, I had very little exposure to programming. I learned a lot of useful skills, and I now feel more confident in my ability as a developer. It must be noted that the courses they provide won't teach you everything about a particular subject but rather provide you with a base from which you can expand. More importantly, they teach you how to think like a developer. With this skill, you can continue to further your knowledge of your preferred technologies faster. If you are looking to become a master of a particular subject, this might not be for you. To be honest, I believe you would be hard-pressed to find a boot camp that can provide that kind of experience.
The staff and instructors are absolutely wonderful; reach out frequently as they really are there to help you find success. Ultimately, you will only get out what you put in during this Bootcamp. You have to take the initiative and be willing to go above and beyond what is required to understand the concepts given. This boot camp is a great tool, and I can't recommend it enough. Happy coding!Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jan 22, 2021
Thank you for the excellent review, Chris! Well done completing the Bootcamp. We truly believe you will do amazing in the tech industry. Good luck! -
Jonathan Treloggen Verified via LinkedIn
C# & .NET Framework Boot Camp
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Six months ago I started out not knowing anything about code. Now I'm looking for a Software Development job fully confident in my skills and knowledge. They were very flexible when I got sick, and extremely supportive. They always let you know when new opportunities arise, and when insightful meetups are happening. After I land my tech job I plan to go back part time and take on another course in either cyber security or Game Developer which they just released.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 15, 2021
Thanks for your review Jonathan! Very well done on making it through the program despite all obstacles. And we look forward to having you back for further training after you land a job! -
Kenzie Verified via LinkedIn
Data Science Boot Camp
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I am so happy with my decision to do my boot camp with the tech academy! I was drawn to the program because it was self-paced, middle of the range in terms of cost and time, and because they built their curriculum for people who have never coded before.
I knew hardly anything about coding to begin with and they really drill the fundamentals before ramping up to more challenging content. I gained a broad base of fundamental skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript before moving onto the more specific data science which focus more on statistics, machine learning, Python and R. I can now confidently wrangle, visualize and model data using both Python, R and PowerBI. At the end I did a two week live project that really brought all of those skills together in real-world agile/scrum team environment. I do want to note that Data Science is a big, new, someone ill-defined field and I believe there is no way someone could learn every aspect of it in four months. This bootcamp gave me super solid fundamentals in the areas of statistics, data wrangling/cleaning, data visualization, and machine learning models using both Python and R. I now have the confidence to self educate in these and other areas of interest, as well as the skills to land a junior analyst position.
The course was challenging without being overwhelming and the staff and instructors are available, competent, and they clearly want you to succeed. My job placement coordinator was AMAZING (shout out to Samantha!) She's the closest thing I've ever had to a personal assistant. Whether you need someone to look over a resume or cover letter or to give you a pep talk, they are there for it, present, and keep you on track without being overbearing. They are also very receptive to feedback about the program or your experience both during and after. Overall it was a very positive experience and I feel like I used my quarantine to really get my life on a better track.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Hi Kenzie, well done on getting through the Data Science bootcamp! I'm glad you enjoyed your experience and thanks for the shout-out to Samantha! Well done on taking advantage of the quarantine time to turn it into a positive! -
Stephanie Schulz Verified via LinkedIn
Perfect way to change your life!
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The Tech Academy is an amazing school that works with whatever schedule/ financial plan you have to ensure you obtain your goals as a developer/ coder. I knew hardly anything to do with tech and now I'm a full- stack developer in less than a year. The team and staff are all helpful and know what they are doing. No matter what level of knowledge you have in tech thus school is the right fit! You won't regret it!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Stephanie, it's great to hear about your growth throughout your time on your bootcamp! I wish you the best of luck in your career! -
Zackary Bonin Verified via LinkedIn
An Amazing Experience!
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This is truly a bottom up learning experience. When they say that you don't need any coding experience to start, that is not a marketing gimmick, it is very true. The way they have their curriculum set up is the very basics at the beginning but as you progress, the material becomes more difficult and in-depth. The important thing to know is that although you will be challenged, you will never be overwhelmed.
Instructors are incredibly responsive and are rooting for you the entire time. They want you to succeed as much, or more, than you do.
By the time you graduate you will not only feel that you are ready to take on a Junior Developer role, but that you are capable learning anything that you set your mind to.
If you are shopping around for a boot camp, please take a good hard look at this one. You will not regret it.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Very true! We very much are a bottom-up approach and that's by no means a marketing gimmick! Thanks for the great review, Zackary! -
Star Erickson Verified via LinkedIn
Everyone Should Attend This Academy!
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Before attending The Tech Academy I had no experience with coding, so I was excited to find a bootcamp willing to work with novice students. The Tech Academy excels in their thorough curriculum and attentive instructors. There are many basic concepts other bootcamps don't cover, but this academy makes no assumptions in a student's understanding. As a result, students can be confident the training at The Tech Academy will cover everything needed to get started in the tech industry. I attended the full-time Software Developer Bootcamp and was extremely happy with the extensive skills and tools available to add to my resume. I enjoyed learning HTML5, CSS, Java Script, SQL, Visual Studio, Python, and C#/.Net Framework. There are many skills and tools I gained not listed in the course description. For example, I gained experience with PyCharm, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, GitHub Desktop, Google Inspect, Command Line coding, SQL Server Management Studio, MVC, and etc. The most important attributes I obtained from this Bootcamp was perseverance, tenacity, patience with myself as a learner and problem solver. My entire cognition improved and enabled me to Become a developer. I learned how to research answers to my questions/issues and debug my own code. Moreover, I was able to work together with peers, as we helped each other debug code and work as a team.
Another feature that attracted me to The Tech Academy's Bootcamps is the opportunity they provide to gain real work experience to add to my resume. It was an incredible experience to work for a real company and add value to their projects. It was a wonderful opportunity to apply what I learned from each course. The instructors taught me how to create a portfolio on GitHub to collect my projects and display my abilities to potential employers.
I don't have the words to express my appreciation for the knowledgable, compassionate, empowering instructors. There were times I worried about my ability to continue in this dynamic bootcamp and they bolstered me to persevere. The instructors were balanced in their approach to teach and challenge us as students.
Finally, the aspect that sold me on The Tech Academy is their Job Placement Course and their commitment to support and facilitate my ability to earn employment as a graduate. Their high job placement rate is impressive. As I worked through the course a Job Placement Director gave me valuable feedback on each aspect of the job search process. These factors all contributed to my success in gaining satisfying employment shortly after graduation!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Wow Star, it's great to hear how much you grew during your time at The Tech Academy! Thank you very much for the review! -
Rashid Aria Verified via LinkedIn
The Best Boot Camp
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The Tech Academy is the best place to start your career if you are planning to change your field or if you are already in software development field and would like to enhance your skills, they have a complete curriculum and it is self paced which helps tremendously, you can take as much time you need with a topic. The instructors are very helpful and always reachable, I have seen some boot camps where they have one instructor and 50 students and it can take hours to get an answer but with this boot camp that is not the case. You will not regret your decision if you choose to start with this boot camp.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Thanks for the awesome review Rashid! -
Scott K. Verified via LinkedIn
Great Place To Start Your Career
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The Tech Academy was well worth my time and money and allows one the credentials and know-how to find your way around the world of software development. It is more of a broad, shallower dive into multiple languages and paradigms vs. going into depth on one or two languages. They have many paths one could take depending on the career you would like to have. I went down the Full-Stack Software Developer Boot Camp path and it really gave me a sense of the field.
You need to make sure you do a ton of self-studying to fill in gaps in any knowledge as a lot of information is abstracted away, more of the details, that is, and you are given a general understanding and introduction to web, version control, and C styled languages. Also included are Python and Visual Studio. There are actually two Live Courses that have you develop customer products in a two-week sprint, respectively. There are, however, 4 available if you finish early enough to have an extra 4 weeks to complete the 2 on top of the 2 mandatory ones. I'd highly suggest you try and go this route as more exposure to real codebases and working in an Agile environment can only help.
The only other advice I'd give is, right from the start, make sure to beef up and keep organized, your GitHub repos and side projects. When applying to jobs, companies don't want to see school projects unless they are substantial, so take on a few substantially sized projects that you eventually deploy and can put on your resumé and show off to potential employers.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
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Travis Krenzien Verified via GitHub
Front end developer bootcamp
The tech academy did a great job taking me from basic knowledge to full competent in as a little as a few months! They provided me with the tools and knowledge to further pursued career!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
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Charles Johnson Verified via LinkedIn
Great Introduction to Coding
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I'm a recent graduate of the Tech Academy, and I was very pleased with my experience. All of the staffing including Instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. One instructor took half of his day to help me on a particularly nasty JavaScript bug. The strengths of the Tech Academy are its instructors, its easy to follow curriculum, and its flexible schedule. I came from a career that wasn't in tech and now because of the tech academy I can code full stack applications using C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, CSS, and HTML. Highly recommended for anyone who is trying to break into the coding world.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Nov 11, 2020
Hi Charles, thanks for your great review! And well done for getting through the program! -
Lennie Verified via LinkedIn
A worthwhile experience
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I am a 31-year-old former teacher who wanted to change careers for a variety of reasons, and I ended up going with The Tech Academy after a recommendation from a friend who successfully changed careers after attending the same bootcamp. I’m local to their main campus, but due to Covid I did the entire thing remotely.
Essentially, The Tech Academy was a good choice. I am successfully employed in the industry, and though I credit networking and soft skills to getting a job during covid, I wouldn’t be eligible for this job without The Tech Academy. I had some issues with their curriculum structure and I wish there had been more experience with certain technologies, but overall I feel like I have a solid foundation of programming concepts and I have the skills and knowledge to teach myself what I would need to know for a job.
I did the Overview of Software Development bootcamp full time, which is their most comprehensive bootcamp. It includes courses in CS fundamentals HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, Python, Project Management, C#, and Job Placement. Since I was changing careers, I wanted the broadest exposure to tech I could get to maximize my career options on the other side. It was definitely challenging, and definitely worth it.
Since it’s so broad, the bootcamp can really only scratch the surface of all of those languages, but as a recent graduate I feel like I could get by in any of them. I definitely still feel like a beginner, but that’s normal for a junior developer. I also feel confident that I can build a website from scratch, and I’m interested in doing some self-study to buff up my CSS skills beyond beginner-level. The Python and C# courses are especially engaging and include team projects where you work on Django and ASP.NET web apps, respectively.
The courses are a combination of reading/learning about terms and technologies, coding along with a video, doing short assignments, and a couple larger projects in each course. One of the projects is building your own portfolio website, which is nice since you’re learning the tech with project you will definitely use later. In my opinion, based on how I felt about each language at the end, the best course was the Python course and the worst course was the Javascript course.
I see people everywhere online talk about jQuery, Node.JS, and React, and these were barely touched on in the Javascript course - it seems like hardly anyone uses vanilla Javascript anymore. I basically feel like I need to start from scratch again with Javascript. It’s such a powerful language but I don’t think I got a good idea of how to use it outside of very basic web interactivity.
There were times when I was frustrated with the structure of some of the courses - I learn by doing, and especially the CSS and Javascript courses spent a little too much time with “code along with this video” while I needed more “Here’s a project, go do it”. There was a lot more of that in the Python and C# courses.
It’s worth mentioning that the team of instructors is amazing! They are super responsive, very patient, and always ready to help out whenever. If one of them doesn’t know an answer, it seems like they work together to make sure everyone’s questions are addressed. There was even a time when I asked a question about something that wasn’t required to move on, and they took the time to help me out anyway even though they didn’t need to.
I got a job before I needed their job placement resources, but I can tell that they put a lot of their energy into helping graduates find work. They promote their students being a part of a learning community by offering weekly round-table discussions and weekly tech-talks, and encouraging students to go to tech meetups to learn more and start networking.
Tl;dr though I had some minor qualms with their curriculum and course structure, their support system is excellent, I feel like I got a solid foundation of programming concepts, and I feel prepared to begin a career in tech.
Pros
-Solid fundamental training.
-A course about computer fundamentals which is worth knowing.
-Super helpful and responsive instructors.
-Flexible schedule.
Cons
-Expensive, but competitively priced with other highly ranked bootcamps.
-Only scratches the surface of popular tech like jQuery, React, and Node.JS
-I wish there had been more Javascript training.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Nov 05, 2020
Hi Lennie, thank you for the comprehensive review! I am very happy that you are employed in the industry and have a firm foundation of programming concepts and feel you can learn what you need to for a job. That's the exact product we're going for with our graduates! I am sorry that the JavaScript course didn't go as in depth as you would have hoped. You're right - JavaScript is a very powerful programming language, and not even an entire bootcamp dedicated to just JavaScript would do it justice. We wish we could fit in more JavaScript on our Software Developer Bootcamp, but we only have so much time to cover what you need to know as a full-stack developer. We go into the essentials of JavaScript that a full stack web developer would need to know to get started in the industry. In fact, we are coming out with an advanced JavaScript course that will go more in-depth into the libraries and frameworks you mentioned. And it's going to be a very large course! We hope to have it available by the end of this year! I'm happy to hear the Python and C# Courses had more of the projects that you were looking for - those are the languages of focus for the Software Developer Bootcamp. And I'm very glad you found the instructors very helpful! And many congrats to you for networking and landing a coding job! Have a great career and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything! -
Jake B Verified via LinkedIn
Great School!!
The Tech Academy was by far the best school I have been apart of. Coming from zero background in software development, The Tech Academy was able to break down languages that I could understand. It’s a tough school but also you learn a lot. The staff is amazing and is always there to help you understand. If you’re looking to start your career in coding, this is the place to be.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Oct 23, 2020
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Austin Krzciok Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing Opportunity
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I completed the Software Development Bootcamp and this program is definitely setting the bar high when it comes to coding bootcamps. This is by far the most thorough learning experience i've come across when it comes to learning to code. I was able to learn at my own pace and I had direct instructor feedback whenever I became stuck. I was directly supported by the wonderful staff at The Tech Academy every step of the way, from working with my specific situation to get me enrolled - to continued support from their job placement team after graduation. I would recommend any of the coding bootcamps The Tech Academy provides!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Oct 12, 2020
Hi Austin, thanks for the review! We definitely try to support our students and graduates 100% of the way. Well done on your persistence in getting through, and have a great career! -
Hanna Verified via LinkedIn
10/10 would recommend
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I recently graduated from the Software Development Boot Camp at The Tech Academy and had a great experience. The entire staff was extremely helpful and friendly, I never communicated with anyone who made me feel uncomfortable or offended. They work hard to make sure their material is easy to understand and provide assistance through phone, email, screen share, etc whenever necessary.
I enjoyed the projects and challenges they included on the boot camp, my favorite being the Live Project. At the end of my boot camp, I was able to work on a real web application for a local company. Gaining experience on a real application and working on a software development team was priceless. It ended my experience on an extremely high note and gave me the confidence I needed to go job hunting.
After finishing the boot camp, they work with you to assist in your job search. I was contacted regularly to check up and see if I need assistance, emailed leads on a regular basis, and provided feed back on my resume, interview answers, and much more. I had a great time working through my boot camp and would definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to gain computer coding skills.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Oct 12, 2020
Hi Hanna, thanks for this review! I'm glad you had a positive experience overall. I wish you a very successful career in the tech field! -
Christopher Pitts Verified via LinkedIn
Great experience
I enjoyed my experience with the Tech Academy. Their courses were very in depth and I appreciated being able to work on my own schedule. Their staff of instructors was prompt with responses and always very courteous.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Oct 09, 2020
Hi Christopher, thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. -
ben g Verified via LinkedIn
Course Review
had an excellent experience. All the courses gave me what I needed for a job and the staff was great. Really enjoyed it.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 25, 2020
Well done on getting through and landing a job! -
Lewis van Diggelen Verified via LinkedIn
Python Class
I really enjoyed the help that the employees gave me. They really wanted me to finish the class and do my very best.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Lewis, thanks for the review! Well done on finishing the program and landing a job! -
Forest Moher Verified via LinkedIn
Best decision I have ever made
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The Tech Academy is an intensive programming boot camp that teaches you exactly what you need to get started in the industry. The instructors were a fantastic resource, and the course material made learning at my own pace a very achievable goal. I would highly recommend this school to anyone interested in programming, it was truly an amazing experience. Even when studying remotely, I feel like I got my money's worth.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Forest, thanks for the review! I'm glad you had such a positive experience going through the program. -
Greg Glesener Verified via LinkedIn
Great Choice!
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This boot-camp is great as it will get you off the ground and into a new career! I joined knowing it was going to be a lot of work and was in a position to put in the work needed. There is a lot of content and the ground up approach that they take really teaches you how to learn which will come especially in handy once you graduate. In only 12 weeks I was able to have a portfolio site and several really cool projects to put in it. I finished early and they will let you learn other courses which is really awesome! Now that I am out of the boot-camp I feel confident in my ability to learn other languages while I start work at my new job! I would recommend the Tech Academy to anyone how has the time and energy to put in the work because you will be setup well once you graduate. It is super important to put in the work everyday and always ask for help when needed and you'll be well on your way to a new career!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Greg, thanks a ton for the review! I'm glad you had a great experience and made it through. Very well done! -
Jonthue Michel Verified via LinkedIn
Wow!
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If I could just summarize my experience with one word it will be WOW! Training at The Tech Academy was a good experience, as a remote student at the time, I was exposed to a lot of things from nearly a dictionary worth of definitions to the amazing internship experience. Communication is definitely one of their strongest suites and it will be yours. One of the core reasons why I decided to go with the Bootcamp is because of the array of languages you will learn that makes it easier for you to learn others outside what you will learn and it looks good on your toolbelt. Andd...... the job assistance which is another intriguing component. Most boot camps that I looked into didn't have that for remote students which is thorough and meaningful, meaning they give you the tools to effectively find the entryway into that amazing career.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Jonthue, thanks for the great review! I couldn't agree with you more, and well done on getting through the program. -
Justin Perry Verified via LinkedIn
Great Experience!
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I took the full time python bootcamp online during the pandemic. 1) what an amazing use of time! 2) I learned so much in such a great way. Their online courses are amazing and the support staff who are on call 7 days a week are such a great help when you get stuck. I highly suggest their courses as you can go into the boot camp with little to no knowledge and come out with a portfolio of projects to show your work. I was hired for a remote position almost directly after my final project and graduation because of their fantastic job placement course.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Justin, thanks for the review! I'm glad you made such great use of your time during the pandemic, and well done on landing a job! -
Joseph Hampton Verified via LinkedIn
Know what you want before going in.
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The Tech Academy is very good at giving you a general overview of the information you sign up for. Like they say throughout the course they can't teach you everything but you do learn a lot in a short period of time which of course you will forget some of. Basically know what level of education you want before you sign up and do some research. Besides that, the staff are very helpful and listen to most problems you have. Some parts required me to look for outside help to finish but, that's something most people in tech careers will go though. Basically, know what you're signing up for and putting a lot of time and effort into it and you get what you want in the end.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Joseph, thanks for the review! I'm glad you found the staff helpful and that you got what you wanted in the end. Well done on getting through the program! -
Linda Verified via LinkedIn
Python developer
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I enrolled in the python boot camp as a beginner with absolutely no prior knowledge on how computers work. I am so grateful for the instructors at tech academy because they've done a good job communicating with me whenever I was stuck on an assignments. And I am so appreciative for their patience because throughout the entirety of the boot camp, I probably have asked a million questions. It also helps that their response time is insanely fast. As I am get closer to the end of the boot camp, I look forward to building projects and the continued learning that is inevitable for programming.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Linda, thanks a ton for the review! I'm happy to hear the instructors have been helpful and fast in getting back to you. As it should be! -
Ronnda Verified via LinkedIn
Python Developer Boot Camp (online, full-time)
You will be challenged to learn in a way that supports your future in the industry, with patient and knowledgeable instructors to help along the way. The Tech Academy ensures students have an engaging and rounded curriculum that teaches more than "just" coding. This helps tremendously, learning "tech speak" when applying to work in a technology field without a CS degree.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Ronnda, thanks for the review and I couldn't agree with you more! -
Benjamin Verified via LinkedIn
A Path to Understading
They teach you the invaluable skill of how to think like a programmer. They cover the basics. And they show you how continue your growth. The Tech Academy is there for their students.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Benjamin, thanks for the review! I agree with your statements! -
Jon Verified via LinkedIn
Great boot camp!
I had a great experience here. The instructors were all really nice and helpful, and the curriculum pushed me into some areas that I might not have started learning about for years if I was learning on my own. I got a job within three weeks of graduating!
(Full disclosure, I'm now employed by the Tech Academy)Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Jon, thanks a ton for the review! -
Clare Shin Verified via LinkedIn
Flexible and Personable
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Of all the coding bootcamps in Seattle, I chose The Tech Academy for it's hybrid curriculum of on campus and online learning. Luckily for me that it was hybrid, because the Seattle campus is now gone, and once covid19 struck, I was not at all affected in my learning experience. Their staff is very personable and friendly, and always willing to hop onto a google call. The follow up is with Job Assistance is amazing. Would definitely recommend.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Clare, thanks for your review! Yes, I think it's a big win for everyone that we have been able to continue the online training during COVID. -
Eddy Jones Verified via LinkedIn
Computer Science with Compassion.
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When I began my course work with The Tech Academy my background was theater, experiential marketing, and a little bit of STEM back in college. This course is truly designed to acclimate the total "noob" (that's gamer speak for newbie if you don't know) to CS.
My first go round was going smooth and then life happened about 70% through the Python Boot Camp. Long story short, from July 2019 all the way until, as of this writing, June 2020 my contact at the Academy (big shout out to Lexi) was there for me. Lexi heard my woes, and was always eager to help me find solutions to finish what I've started. Now I'm on course the complete the Front End Development Boot Camp with hopes of coming back to Python soon after I'm working in the tech industry.
Anyway, I have tons of stuff to show in my GitHub profile from this boot camp. I developed really great connections with all of my instructors (even as a remote student). And for those concerned about time zone differences fear not. I live in Detroit, and I was able to communicate with the Tech Academy fine even with the three hour difference, it just took a bit more coordination of schedules.
Yes the classes are great, but I wanted to take a moment to highlight in this review is the personal support, apart from just loops and algorithms, that I received as a student. Thanks again to Lexi for all your hard work and advocating for me!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Eddy, thanks for the review! Well done on persisting through and getting the program done despite major life obstacles. -
Samantha Epling Verified via LinkedIn
Software Developer
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I really have nothing but good things to say about my whole Software Developer boot camp experience! I was listed as a mostly remove student, but I did occasionally visit the Portland Campus when I could, and help was available when I needed for either approach. My favorite part was the live project, it was an excellent simulation on what software developer life could be like and the live project instructors are excellent at pointing you in the right direction when you need them. I chose this particular boot camp as it was the robust considering the material, and with starting from the most fundamental of lessons, I truly feel I am well prepared to contribute as a junior software developer. One of the other aspects as to why I chose this boot camp over the others, was the support they offer during the job search. I learned valuable skills that won't just start me out, but that I'll be utilizing as I travel throughout different career pursuits.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Sam, thanks for the review! I'm happy to hear your positive experience. -
Corry Woodard Verified via LinkedIn
C# and .NET Framework Bootcamp (remote)
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Going into this bootcamp I was a bit skeptical as to how anyone with no experience writing code could become a full stack software developer in 15 weeks. However, I decided to give it a try and I’m glad I did. The bootcamp is designed with the idea in mind that anyone with no computer experience could come in and easily learn the material. With that being said, the bootcamp is still rigorous and challenges you to think like a programmer so you can function independently in the industry. The curriculum is second to none. Every section is carefully thought out with an increasing level of difficulty. You start out the camp learning the basics of IT and you gradually move on to more difficult topics. I liked that because it gives you a chance to “get your feet wet” instead of overwhelming you with difficult material early on. I also like how they set the curriculum up in a way that in each new section you always build upon what you learned in the last section so it’s never a good idea to skip around. I also liked that at the end of some sections there was an encouragement video that congratulated you for finishing the section and motivated you to continue on. Some sections are kinda hard and those words of encouragement gets you through. The instructors are awesome. They respond super fast and most importantly, they make you feel like no question is a dumb question. I’ll admit I asked Jordan and Ben so many questions and they were never irritated and they were always there. There was a time where I got stuck on a section for a period of time and was unsure of myself and capabilities and they were there to encourage me to keep going. I didn’t get a chance to thank them and I hope they see this review. The Job Assistance department is also great. Angelo is a very good mentor who will consistently push you to bring out the best in you. He gave me a lot of good advice on how to set my resume up. I posted my resume up on a couple job boards and got a handful of calls before I even started filling out job applications which was really exciting. He’s really great at finding job leads and he always checks in on you to see how things are going. In conclusion, my overall experience was great. However, I wanna say that you get what you put into this bootcamp. My BIGGEST PIECE OF ADVICE for anyone considering The Tech Academy is that if you cannot commit at least 40hrs a week to your studies, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you pick the PART TIME camp. The full time camp was created with the expectation that you will dedicate 8hrs a day. It is very easy to fall behind. Also, if you have any questions don’t be afraid to reach out to an instructor. They are around to help.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jun 10, 2020
Hi Corry, thank you for the great review! I'm glad you appreciate the bottom-up approach and you had a positive experience overall. Best of luck in your new career! -
Justin Horein Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing Experience and Curriculum
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I recently graduate from The Tech Academy's Software Developer Bootcamp and was more than satisfied with my experience. Most of the time I worked on the curriculum on campus (in Portland) and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Rick the student director is a great guy and was very helpful answering my questions. Lexi, who works at the front desk (admissions) was very friendly and helped me a lot with my schedule. All the instructors really know their stuff and are more than capable of helping when you get stuck. Angelo, the jobs placement director has been really helpful with my job search. Besides the great people who work at The Tech Academy Portland Campus the curriculum itself is great, especially for someone with a lack of experience (like myself). It really starts at a ground level discussing the fundamental components of a computer and then moving into programming languages with a comfortable but challenging increase in difficulty. Overall, I don't think I could have picked a better place to begin my programming journey.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jun 08, 2020
Hi Justin, I'm so happy to hear that you had an overall positive experience! Thank you for the great review. -
John Chin Verified via LinkedIn
C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (remote)
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A comprehensive, self-paced course covering a wide scope of topics: technology/programming basics, version control, HTML/CSS, SQL, and C# (including some of the more widely used .NET design paradigms). Even as a remote student living in a different time zone, I found communications from instructors consistently excellent and helpful.
The last part of the boot camp was particularly useful: the Live Project (a team project on a full-scale web application), led by excellent instructors, gave me a chance to integrate all of the knowledge I'd acquired over the past few months, and provided me with some vital real-world experience prior to the start of my job search.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jun 08, 2020
Hi John, thanks for the review! I'm glad you found the instructors helpful and that you had a postive experience on the live project. Here's to a great new career ahead!
