The Tech Academy
The Tech Academy is a trade school headquartered in Portland, Oregon that offers full-time and part-time bootcamps online and in-person at their Portland campus. The Tech Academy offers part-time and full-time bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, front-end development, tech marketing, and tech sales. The immersive experience aims to create well-rounded technology professionals, and also gives students the option to take the course at their own pace. There are also no set starts dates or rigid scheduling. Students can enroll at any time, study from home, and choose whatever study schedule they would like.
The Tech Academy’s bootcamps cover topics including computer science fundamentals, programming basics, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Python, Bootstrap, jQuery, React.js, project management, Agile, Scrum, MVC, version control, Java, and more. Each bootcamp also includes a Live Project, where students gain real-life experience to add to their resume as well as job placement assistance.
None of The Tech Academy's bootcamps require any tech background or experience. To apply, applicants need to take an IQ test with logic-based questions (to ensure applicants can read, write and perform basic math), followed by an admissions interview.
The final part of every The Tech Academy bootcamp is the Job Placement Course which covers interviewing skills, resume writing, where to find tech jobs, and gives students access to job placement staff who assist students in landing technical positions.
418 The Tech Academy Reviews
- RonndaOnline Python Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 10, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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! - BenjaminGraduate • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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! - JonGraduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by LinkedInJul 31, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 ShinGraduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • SeattleVerified by LinkedInJul 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Flexible and Personable
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 JonesStudent • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Computer Science with Compassion.
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 ...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 EplingGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceSoftware Developer
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 ch...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 WoodardSoftware Developer • Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 08, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C# and .NET Framework Bootcamp (remote)
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. ...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 11, 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 HoreinStudent • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by LinkedInJun 08, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Experience and Curriculum
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 cap...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 09, 2020
Hi Justin, I'm so happy to hear that you had an overall positive experience! Thank you for the great review. - John ChinGraduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 05, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (remote)
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 instructo...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! - Stephanie CaddStudent • Graduate • PortlandVerified by LinkedInJun 05, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI UX Designer Course
This was a really great experience! I learned so much about many things I didn't even think would be part of the program. It really put my prior skills to the test as well. From CSS and Javascript to Photoshop and Adobe XD, I feel like an expert. I am excited to get a job soon and I already have some side projects rolling!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jun 08, 2020
Hi Stephanie, awesome on having some side projects going! I'm glad you enjoyed the boot camp, and thank you for your review! - Judith SturdevantGraduate • In-Person Python Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by GitHubJun 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Python Bootcamp
The Full Stack Python Bootcamp was very thorough with computer science basics, front-end, professional development, and a live project that allows for a real-world working team experience. They offer timely, knowledgable support through online instructors, and in-person classes. Ending in a Job Placement course that provides ongoing support and career leads.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jun 08, 2020
Hi Judith, I'm glad you made it through and enjoyed the Python boot camp! Thank you for the great review! - Marquita HartmanAssociate Developer • Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • DenverVerified by LinkedInDec 24, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience at The Tech Academy
I did a lot of research on the many different boot camps here in Denver and The Tech Academy stood out to me for the following reasons: 1) the curriculum covered is super up-to-date and comprehensive, plus they are always updating it to keep up with the fast-changing tech world, 2) the length of the course is 6.5 months which gives you enough time to not only learn the required information to land a job but ample time to absorb it, 3) the option to go into campus to ask the instructors que...
I did a lot of research on the many different boot camps here in Denver and The Tech Academy stood out to me for the following reasons: 1) the curriculum covered is super up-to-date and comprehensive, plus they are always updating it to keep up with the fast-changing tech world, 2) the length of the course is 6.5 months which gives you enough time to not only learn the required information to land a job but ample time to absorb it, 3) the option to go into campus to ask the instructors questions in-person but also have the flexibility to work from anywhere at anytime if you are unable to go into the campus.
I recently graduated from The Tech Academy's Software Development Boot Camp at the Denver, CO, location. My overall experience was great, and I managed to find an entry-level software developer job within 6 weeks of graduating. That being said, I came from a non-tech background, and it was incredibly difficult to learn a new skill and land a job so quickly. You definitely get out what you put into the boot camp. If you have the will and motivation to make it happen, you will.
The instructors are super knowledgable & always willing to answer questions.
The job placement course at the end of the program was very thorough & supportive. If you do successful in the program & follow the advice from the job placement director, you will land a job.
The only criticism I have of the program is I wish they exposed us to more React.js because in my job search I see that skill requested a lot on job descriptions. With this in mind, I purchased a course to learn it on my own and have had no trouble so far. The Tech Academy definitely taught me the skills to learn new languages on my own.
The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes
| Employed in-field | 70.1% |
| Full-time employee | 70.1% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.0% |
| Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 0.0% |
| Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.0% |
| Not seeking in-field employment | 11.2% |
| Employed out-of-field | 2.8% |
| Continuing to higher education | 4.7% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 3.8% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 8.5% |
| Could not contact | 10.2% |
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How much does The Tech Academy cost?
The Tech Academy costs around $14,000. On the lower end, some The Tech Academy courses like Self-Paced Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp cost $1,800.
What courses does The Tech Academy teach?
The Tech Academy offers courses like Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time), Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (part-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (full-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) and 35 more.
Where does The Tech Academy have campuses?
The Tech Academy has in-person campuses in Portland. The Tech Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is The Tech Academy worth it?
The data says yes! The Tech Academy reports a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $54,000 and 85% of The Tech Academy alumni are employed. The Tech Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 418 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is The Tech Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 418 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Does The Tech Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like The Tech Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read The Tech Academy reviews?
You can read 418 reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report! The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Is The Tech Academy accredited?
We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.