The Tech Academy

The course was great and the modual style set up lent it self well to how I learn. The instructors and staff where always there to help and went above and beyond. The live project offered great experience and really helped when it came to finding a job. Working with Aaron to find a job was a great experience. It was really helpful to have the school help us during the job search proccess and guide us in the directions we needed to go. The remote learning option was amazing and well designed. 

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Overall I'm satisfied with the knowledge and experience I gained from The Tech Academy. They started from the basics on computers as it relates to computer programming, to working on your project and finally working on a live project collaborating with others! You'll encounter a few challenges. But you'll have to counter that with time you need to prepare, constant questions, and practice (you know the basic of being a student). 

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This Bootcamp changed my life. It was a good thing and a bad thing. Up front I was excited and couldn't wait to get the curriculum completed so that I could become a developer of the internet. I was working full time during the whole program and it was easy enough to finish on time with the projected graduation date. I was exstatic when finished and hit the ground with a legs churning to find a job, problem was, no company really liked what they were seeing. My resume was on point, I had a killer cover letter for each job applied, and I was energetic and upbeat when I was around tech peaople and at meet ups; but, no interviews, in phone calls, nothing!! I had hit a wall and was starting to doubt myself and my skills and depression wasn't long behind that. I quit my job because I had no time to go to meet ups or even go to an interview if someone happened to call me. I moved back to California because I couldn't support my life away from family without a paying job, and depression grew. I was at a real low, I had just been to 3 funerals in 4 weeks and was about to start looking into going back to an industry I hated when I got a phone call from a company wanting to interview me for their Application Developer position. I couldn't believe the phone call and the good news just kept rolling because a day after that one another came my way. I couldn't believe what was happening and before I knew it, I had accepted a position and am now in the field I have been fighting to get into for almost a year now. The Tech Academy gave me all the tools I needed to find success, It's not their fault I didn't have time, or didn't listen, or couldn't commit. Aaron was the best friend anyone could have asked for in the Job Development department. Other then that I guess one thing I wasn't expecting was all of the courses that were used from other learning websites. It was a bit disconcerting at the time but they were helpful and had a lot of information to teach. Thank you Tech Academy for changing my life.

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  The Tech Academy offers an excellent foundation in six highly-demanded software languages as well as principles of computer science in general. The staff is knowledgeable, patient, and eager to help. My favorite aspect of the curriculum is the Live Projects; they're a chance to gain practical experience in skill sets that tech companies are seeking, and as long as you put at least two weeks into a single project, how long you participate and how many projects to which you contribute is entirely up to you. I haven't encountered any other software bootcamps that offer so comprehensive an education for such an affordable tuition.

  Fair warning, though: the "Job Placement Course" basically amounts to "You don't get your certificate of completion until you send out 35 resumes or get hired, whichever comes first." This is not a program for people who think that getting a piece of paper is going to legitimize their job-seeking in software development; it's for those looking for a great start to a learning process that will last you your entire career.

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First off, I want to state how willing and helpful The Tech Academy is. When first signing up with the program, I told them I would be onsite. Two days before my start date however I had to move back to California. With no complaints, they happily put me onto the remote program, and sent a computer to me which arrived to California before I did.

 

During the program, I was given plentiful information and real world practices to learn coding. They say the best way to learn, is to fail. And The Tech Academy will have you create business grade software entirely on your own, urging you to figure out issues and problems, just like you would in the real world. Doing so, I truly started to feel more and more confident in my coding abilities, knowing I could create software from the ground up, while being able to solve any issue that comes my way. This isn't to say that you have no help available. There are times, where help is definitely needed. and The Tech Academy had no shortage of help available. They spent 3 hours once helping me figure out an issue my computer was having, and another time staying an hour after the school closed to help me finish my program.

 

Lastly, the job support did everything in their power to help you. I was living in a trailer in a small town, getting virtually no leads due to my location. The Tech Academy offered me to fly out to Portland to do a on site internship, where I gained the necessary experience and location to ultimately land a job in the industry.

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I enrolled at the Tech Academy after making a decision to transition from a prior professional career as a lawyer, and so I came into this program with years of experience in office and other project-based work settings.

General Structure: The Tech Academy's self-paced program structure appealed to me as someone who can work independently without constant supervision. It's not perfect for everyone. The instruction and coursework is primarily through video and web lessons, rather than in-person lectures/classes. There is live, in-person assistance available if you get stuck on a particular lesson and project, but you have to be okay with seeking it out, as opposed to just expecting that someone will help you, which is really a great lesson for new developers to learn. There is also an honest and sincere effort by the administrators and job placement coordinators to help prepare students for real-world interviews and technical/soft-skills questions, which I see as valuable to students who haven't had those resources before (I used to also do career counseling and mentoring for professionals, so I see the value of those resources).

Coursework: What also appealed to me over other coding bootcamps I researched was that it emphasized a broader, full-stack engineer curriculum. I had the opportunity to learn coding from front-end and back-end perspectives, and I liked how there was a strong focus on using Microsoft technologies, languages, and frameworks, to build a cohesive understanding of a particular stack. We learned C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, through practical projects. We also have a two-week (or more) "live project" where you get development experience working with real-world clients and projects through Prosper IT, which TA was created from.

Pre-TA Experience:  Prior to TA, I had on-and-off experience learning basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript, C++, and certain math/science related languages from my STEM background before law. However, you don't need that background in order to succeed because the program assumes that you have little to no prior experience with coding. Because it was self-paced, I could quickly move through refresher material and spend more time on other languages, like C#. It's paced for most students to complete in 15-20 weeks, but you can take up to 30 weeks to complete the program.

Overall Experience: Overall, I had a positive experience with TA. The transition for me felt comfortable because of my prior science/tech experience and the fact that I really wanted to make this leap after having invested in a prior career that did not resonate with me as much. I was very motivated to find a job in the Portland area, and was able to interview successfully for a position with a local company that I really wanted to work for after about 2+ months from finishing my work. I'd highly recommend this program for people who may have worked in another industry and had some real-life work experience who know they want to make this leap.

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I've recently graduated from The Tech Academy (TTA) of Portland, OR. I was a remote student. I took 30 weeks of self-paced management to finish. What I learned exceeded my expectations. If you are serious, committed and you pass the entrance exams, you can learn to code with TTA.   Just a few weeks after graduating from TTA I was hired as a Software Developer. A large part of securing that job was my SQL, ASP.NET, C#, MVC, TFS training at TTA. Remember, this is a "boot camp" so that should tell you that its no cake-walk, you will be challenged.   Why I chose TTA:
I am 50+ years old and after 20+ years working in engineering fields in the semiconductor industry, I had a gap in employment and decided to retrain myself and learn the latest software development technologies.
After lots of research I chose TTA for their outstanding remote program which included hot programming courses like JavaScript, SQL, Python, C#, ASP.NET, etc. While searching for a boot camp school last year I didn't see many that offered a solid C#, ASP.NET, SQL heavy curriculum. I'm glad I chose TTA because the job I landed needed those skills.   Honest Feedback: - TTA is not very expensive compared to other programs when I was researching. I feel I got a great bargain.
- TTA admissions: They “know” they are offering you a real “bargain” for an excellent Software Development Boot Camp. You just don’t know it yet.
- The school is legit. It is not a fake. It has a brick and mortar building for their local students.
- The remote study program is “solid,” very easy to follow, and you really do learn. I can’t imagine it being any better.
- TTA has a great start with "Computer Basics" which eases you into the program.  I really loved how they start you out with a solid foundation.
- The course does increase in challenge as you go; however, it’s well-balanced and builds on prior learning. For example, after finishing a challenging project for a course,
you get a breather with the new course giving normal training for a while until the next project or drill.
- It's a fun program with an enjoyable positive environment even for me as a remote student.
- They have lots of communication such as a daily newsletter, etc.
- You do learn what they teach if you commit to study and drill.
- The founders of the school & instructors are really smart and have a great attitude for sharing their knowledge.
- I have never submitted buggy code, or asked a question that I was not able to get a correct answer from an instructor.
- You will learn how to create some professional looking websites and learn to make them public and accessible by securing domains and server access.
- Finishing a project or drill really makes you feel proud and increases your confidence.
- They teach you how to leverage the internet for learning. This is a big advantage.
- Learning and using GitHub/Version Control really makes you feel like a pro. Keep all your projects in GitHub organized and they will be portfolio ready.
- The study platform (learning management system) is web based, easy to follow and it keeps track of your progress.
- Many of the projects are challenging; however, you really do get all the skills for a particular project, you just need to apply them.
Instructors are really helpful if you get stuck.
- SQL: You will learn SQL & databases. Study SQL hard, as you will continue to use SQL for databases in the more advanced courses and potential jobs.
- TTA offers C# & ASP.NET training. Hint: Budget extra days or study hours for this course because it is really good and gets challenging.
- You will learn how to create websites with databases and web applications coding in C# using Visual Studio, .NET, MVC, TFS.
- Live Project: At the completion of all your coursework you get to join a team of students on a large coding project using a team based setup, revision control, etc.
- The Live Project is the best part of the course as you get to use all your skills, it is really a very satisfying end to the boot camp.
- You will learn professional software development methods like AGILE, SCRUMM, etc. and use them in the Live Project.
- You have to submit a daily report for each day you study for any amount of time. They will send you a friendly reminder if you stop regular communication.
- You have to write lots of essays but they are fun to do and you really learn a lot.
- TTA also wants you to fill out a weekly report that is mostly feedback on the school so they can improve.
- They really like feedback and will love it if you suggest an improvement.
- I did not finish in 15 weeks. I took 30 weeks of self paced management.
- Tip: When you get to C# & ASP.NET, Kick it in gear! and put in 40-60 hours if you can. I had to do that. Read less

My experience with the Tech Academy was great! Before starting the Tech Academy I had a BA in Biomedical Sciences and came to the conclusion that becoming a health care provider wasn’t what I wanted to do with my life. I then began looking into other fields that interested me and found that the tech field really sparked an interest. I was contemplating whether to start studying on my own or do a “boot camp” style course. I decided I wanted to take an online course, not only to keep me motivated, but also to learn programming in a way that followed a cohesive progression, and yet still have the ability to reach out to instructors for questions and advice.  The instructors were extremely helpful, and most importantly, they made an effort to challenge my thinking throughout the different courses, which was something I really appreciated. The job placement course was also extremely helpful when I started the job search process. The university I had attended hadn’t given me any knowledge in how to actually land a job, and the Tech Academy taught me everything I needed to know. The job placement instructors are very passionate about what they do, and they worked with me to help me land a great job by prepping me in mock interviews and giving me valuable insight that I otherwise wouldn’t have know. After completing all of the courses, and spending a month searching for jobs, I found myself landing a paid internship at Microsoft. 

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The Tech Academy (TTA) is an excellent remote study Bootcamp. TTA has exceeded my expectations and I have learned so much.

The boot camp is focused on creating junior developers for the web and web applications industry which is a booming field. This is a "full stack" BootCamp which basically means the top programming languages for web development. If you watch all their recruitment videos then the course is pretty much what they say it is.

I chose a "Full Stack" boot camp because I wanted a chance to get out of the semiconductor industry. Regardless of the focus on "Full Stack" you are still learning to
code and you can leverage that knowledge as you wish.

Honest Feedback:

- TTA is not very expensive compared to other programs when I was researching. I feel I got a great bargain.
- TTA admissions: They “know” they are offering you a real “bargain” for an excellent Software Development BootCamp. You just don’t know it yet.
- The school is legit. It is not a fake. It has a brick and mortar building for their local students. 
- The remote study program is “solid,” very easy to follow, and you really do learn. I can’t imagine it being any better.
- TTA has a great start with "Computer Basics" which eases you into the program.  I really loved how they start you out with a solid foundation.
- The course does increase in challenge as you go; however, it’s well-balanced and builds on prior learning. For example, after finishing a challenging project for a course, 
you get a breather with the new course giving normal training for a while until the next project or drill.
- It's a fun program with an enjoyable positive environment even for me as a remote student.
- They have lots of communication such as a daily newsletter, etc. 
- You do learn what they teach if you commit to study.
- The founders of the school & instructors are really smart and have a great attitude for sharing their knowledge.
- I have never submitted buggy code, or asked a question that I was not able to get a correct answer from an instructor.
- If you submit buggy code for help, the instructors will give you hints such as "umm... better check if you declared your vars as integers." 
Rather than just outright answering it for you. And if you continue to have trouble, the amount of help will also increase as you work on a problem.
- You will learn how to create some professional looking websites and learn to make them public and accessible by securing domains and server access.
- Finishing a project or drill really makes you feel proud and increases your confidence. 
- They teach you how to leverage the internet for learning. This is a big advantage.
- Learning and using GitHub/Version Control really makes you feel like a pro. 
- The study platform (learning management system) is web based, easy to follow and it keeps track of your progress.
- Some of the projects are challenging; however, you really do get all the skills for a particular project, you just need to apply them. Instructors are really helpful if you get stuck.
- You have to submit a daily report for each day you study for any amount of time. They will send you a friendly reminder if you stop regular communication.
- You have to write lots of essays but they are fun to do and you really learn a lot.
- TTA also wants you to fill out a weekly report that is mostly feedback on the school so they can improve.
- They really like feedback and will love it if you suggest an improvement. 

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They don't help you get a job after tech as much as they say they do. Just give you a spread sheet to keep track of all the rejections. My advice is to save the money and go to an actual accredited school to learn about Computer Science. Also, I worked here after graduation as an instructor and they made me work with Covid so tells you what kind of company it is. Read less

I took the software developer bootcamp. At that moment in my career, I had been mostly self taught and felt I lacked good fundamentals. I researched, and found this place had good reviews and staff were friendly. The instructors and staff exceeded all my hopes. Very helpful, even in some complex circumstance. I cannot rate the job placement portion though because I did not go through that. The only thing that stuck out to me is that the cost seemed a little high for modern times. I know they have overhead that they don't need to  explain to me but I also felt that for online courses, it is possible to find competing stuff a little cheaper. That opinion may also be skewed from already having some experience in this world. All said though, if staff, instructors, and support are important to you, this is a GREAT choice. Especially if you are new to coding. Read less

I wanted to make a career change to the tech field as a programmer, and Tech Academy provided a way to do so. Out of their many bootcamps to choose from, I chose their Python Bootcamp, given that I was already familiar with that programming language. Even though I’ve already been exposed to programming during my education at college and during my career—making Python GUI applications for the companies that I worked for—they provided the means necessary tools and taught me other subjects that I needed to know and understand to succeed in my new career as a programmer.
Pros
Teaching you the fundamentals of computers, bits vs bytes, and having you learn several programming languages to become well-rounded. And also teach you how to use Git and the different methodologies how teams operate at a tech company. Overall, they make sure you are well-rounded in programming, how computers work, and how a team will function at a company. They also did a great job of providing resume and cover letter templates to use for applying to jobs.
Cons
At the time of this review, they didn’t explain that programming languages may or have a standard they follow when it comes to naming variables, functions, etc. Python, for example, follows PEP8 rules. Another thing they didn’t explain was how programming languages treat variables when passed into functions—pass by value, pass by reference, or pass by object reference. What I stated above can be considered more advanced topics, and what they taught you was the basics needed to succeed at the start of your career, but it would be nice if they made a comment about it since I believe it’s an important thing to know when learning any programming language. Read less

Enrolling in The Tech Academy's Java and Android Developer Bootcamp was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my professional growth. The program exceeded my expectations in both structure and content. The curriculum was laid out, guiding me from the basics of programming to more advanced concepts with clarity and consistency.What I appreciated most was how complex topics were broken down into simple, easy-to-understand lessons. As someone who learns best through doing, the hands-on exercises were incredibly beneficial. I was able to reinforce each concept by writing actual code and building real applications. For example, I gained a solid understanding of object-oriented programming through practical exercises that had me create and work with classes, inheritance, and interfaces.Another standout feature of the bootcamp was its coverage of Git and version control. This was particularly valuable because I was using Git in a professional environment while attending the bootcamp. Thanks to the in-depth tutorials and real-world projects, I was able to apply what I learned at work immediately.The course also touched on other essential technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Android development, which gave me a well-rounded understanding of both front-end and back-end development. Additionally, the support from instructors and staff was consistent and helpful—they were always available to clarify topics and offer guidance.Overall, The Tech Academy not only taught me how to code but also helped me build the confidence to pursue a career in software development. I highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking to transition into tech or strengthen their development skills. Read less

I went into the Game Developer Bootcamp specifically with the goal of getting hired. The help of the job placement staff combined with the experience gained in the live project internships was enough to land me 5 interviews and a job out of 187 applications. 

You learn the fundamentals of software development and programming, you learn to make games, and you get hands-on experience building games in the live project. But from my experience, this boot camp was worth it for the job placement alone. Being completely honest, you are at a SEVERE disadvantage applying for jobs compared to someone graduating from this boot camp. They teach you how to interview, apply, where to look, how to portray your skills, how to build a portfolio, a resume, and what to expect. Not to mention, they have companies reaching out to the Tech Academy that are looking for graduates to employ. That bit of networking alone helps with finding employment after graduation. Sure you can do some of that stuff yourself, but who do you turn to when you're still unemployed? When you graduate from The Tech Academy you are connected with job placement staff to help you on your job search for a year. I recommend taking advantage of this. Do mock interviews with them, drill concepts, and keep in touch. Get as much information as you can from them. They are going to help you prepare for job-specific interviews, avoid pitfalls / scams, and re-strategize if you’re struggling. Mine reached out to me twice a week, every week to check in on progress and help with finding new opportunities. 

Edit: Adding some full disclosure here for the Game Developer Bootcamp particularly after reading some other reviews. As of my time, (graduated Nov 2024) you will be following some courses that are external to The Tech Academy. This was fully communicated with me before enrolling in the bootcamp and wasn’t a surprise. If it hadn’t been communicated I might have felt differently about it, but they were transparent. These courses were on Pluralsight and some on Udemy. The courses walk you through how to use Unity & Unreal Engine by making games that you will put on your portfolio. Any problems or trouble understanding something from these external sources were compensated with explanation from a Tech Academy instructor. 

If you think you are better off following course tutorials online then go do it. However, from my experience attempting to follow online tutorials is that you will eventually get stuck or get to a point where it’s over your head. Then what do you do? Endless google searches? Forum scrolling until you get overwhelmed and give up? Leave a comment on the course and hope the instructor is still answering questions?  Maybe the tutorial is outdated. Maybe the version the course is using is no longer supported. Or maybe you encounter a bug that the guy in the video doesn’t. Every one of these things has happened to me. The difference here is that you have a team of people that are standing by, ready to answer every question in a way that makes sense to you. When you get stuck, somebody is there. That was worth it enough for me. 

If you are able to answer all of your questions, debug every situation you find yourself in without asking for help, and understand the decision making of concepts in videos, then you probably are well beyond the scope of what this bootcamp has to offer you. Just my 2 pennies. 

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From March through June 2024, I attended The Tech Academy's Data Science program. I found the program to be affordable when compared to other boot camps in my area, and the curriculum could be completed remotely with a self-paced schedule, which was why I chose it. The courses, which I was able to finish in around three months of full-time study, covered basic computer programming and hardware, project management, and a range of data science and analysis techniques. After that, I completed a two-week internship working as a junior data scientist in an Agile sprint framework, mentored by a very knowledgeable and helpful senior developer, and in doing so built up a good portfolio of data analysis work to present to employers. Then I was enrolled into a job placement course with a dedicated job placement director who also did a fantastic job and worked very hard to improve my resume, GitHub profile/portfolio, cover letter, and interview skills. Once I had finished with the curriculum and graduated, I was job hunting in a really terrible market - in spring and summer 2024 there was a huge wave of layoffs in the tech industry including high-profile companies such as Intel and Google, so the tech industry was flooded with extremely knowledgeable and experienced people, and few companies were hiring. TTA kindly served as a reference for my data analysis skills and the experience I gained in my internship, and my job placement director stuck around to help me out with resume and cover letter touch-ups, passing along openings, and practice interviews the whole time. After four months of job hunting, I received an offer in the data analysis field and am very happy with my experience. Read less

I recently completed a cybersecurity bootcamp, and while the overall experience was positive, there were some challenges along the way. At the start of the program, instructor support was fantastic, with quick help available just a phone call away. Midway through, however, the support system shifted to email-based assistance, which led to longer wait times—sometimes over an hour. This change made it harder to make the most of my study time and created some frustration, though the instructors remained helpful once I could get in touch with them. Thankfully, this was not an issue during the Live Project, where the director was very accessible and provided great support.On the coding side, the program was very hands-on, giving me plenty of opportunities to practice and build a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL. The projects really helped cement my understanding and prepared me well for real-world applications. However, when it came to the cybersecurity portion, there were too many videos and not enough practical exercises. Although the videos on front-end security, cloud security, and network security were informative, I would have preferred more hands-on experience with tools like Wireshark. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to work with Wireshark until the final live project, and earlier exposure to industry-standard tools like this would have made the cybersecurity training more effective.That being said, the job placement support was a real highlight. I received excellent guidance with resume reviews, interview prep, and job search strategies, which made me feel much more confident as I began applying for roles in the tech industry. Overall, while I would have appreciated more hands-on cybersecurity training and more consistent support, the bootcamp provided a solid foundation and helpful resources for transitioning into tech. Read less

Learned the basics of coding/programming and all the concepts with it , explained very well. The assignments and projects were also very helpful. Overall ,a very positive experience. Highly recommended for people without a tech background thinking to dive into tech. 4-5 hours of rigorous study is required atleast 6 days a week. Learnt about many computing terms. Read less

Instructors were always quick to respond and gave thorough assistance. Job placement is extended and very helpful. Coursework is overall very practical on what it teaches you, only issue with it is some of it is difficult to sit through (like the longer videos, you have to walk away and come back to, it's not a big deal though) Read less

The coding bootcamps that the Tech Academy offers feel very accessible. I had absolutely zero prior knowledge of anything to do with coding before I started my course. Since beginning, I feel the material gives a really thorough explanation of all terms and concepts that are introduced. Plus, the best part is that it's all at my own pace! Read less