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 bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, and front-end development. 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.
407 The Tech Academy Reviews
Ron SilvaStudent • PortlandVerified by GitHubNov 01, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGreat School!
I have done a few online course from siteslike lynda.com, udemy.com and others. So, I can say I have some perspective online courses. The advanges of The Tech Acadamy are the instructors you can talk to and the gradual approch to teaching things that makes it easy to learn new stuff outside of the course. Whiich is curtial as a programmer. I found myself reading things that before was just gobbledygook thanks to the first two courses of this bootcamp. It doesn't over teach things that a...
I have done a few online course from siteslike lynda.com, udemy.com and others. So, I can say I have some perspective online courses. The advanges of The Tech Acadamy are the instructors you can talk to and the gradual approch to teaching things that makes it easy to learn new stuff outside of the course. Whiich is curtial as a programmer. I found myself reading things that before was just gobbledygook thanks to the first two courses of this bootcamp. It doesn't over teach things that are pointless or just theory for it's own sake. It actually teaches you what you need to know to understand what you are doing.
- David KingGraduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by GitHubOct 27, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Extensive software program
Ive always wanted to be a software developer, from when was a kid trying playing with Hexidecmial editors and my friends Commodore 64.
I spent a lot of time researching and looking for a good coding school in Portland, Oregon. What drew me to The Tech Academy was the job placement program they offered, and the extensive amount of software languages you learn. After completing the program, I can honestly say I am a software developer.
I will refer anyone who is intres...
Ive always wanted to be a software developer, from when was a kid trying playing with Hexidecmial editors and my friends Commodore 64.
I spent a lot of time researching and looking for a good coding school in Portland, Oregon. What drew me to The Tech Academy was the job placement program they offered, and the extensive amount of software languages you learn. After completing the program, I can honestly say I am a software developer.
I will refer anyone who is intrested in software development to have a serious look at The Tech Academy and see if it is the path you want to take.
- Logan BritadescoGraduateVerified by LinkedInOct 16, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An excellent experience
The Tech Academy does a great job at staying in communication with the students throughout the process, building a support network and sense of community from day one. The course content is good but the most important thing I learned from the boot-camp is how to learn, meaning I can grow my skills better even without the school.
- Kurtis BradleySoftware Engineer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInSep 18, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
From self taught to engineer
I chose to attend the Tech Academy after much consideration and careful research of many (MANY) other boot camps and programs. I was not disappointed with my choice! The Tech Academy not only filled in the gaps of my self-taught knowledge, but the course taught me to think and build software like an engineer. On top of the comprehensive, challenging, and well-structured software curriculum I learned an equal amount about the importance of networking and the job hunt. Coming out of the prog...
I chose to attend the Tech Academy after much consideration and careful research of many (MANY) other boot camps and programs. I was not disappointed with my choice! The Tech Academy not only filled in the gaps of my self-taught knowledge, but the course taught me to think and build software like an engineer. On top of the comprehensive, challenging, and well-structured software curriculum I learned an equal amount about the importance of networking and the job hunt. Coming out of the program I felt confident in my new found abilities and excited for the work ahead of me!
- Jeffrey HubbardGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • SeattleVerified by LinkedInSep 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Today I start my new career
In March, I decided to pursue my dream in the tech industry. 37 years old, with a little bit of self-taught programming/IT knowledge, I quit my job and committed full time to The Tech Academy's curriculum. Today, less than 5 months from my start date, I accepted an offer to start my new career.
Was it hard? Yeah. It was challenging. There is a lot to learn, and while the courses move at a good pace and through the material in a way designed to build up your knowledge quickly, you'v...
In March, I decided to pursue my dream in the tech industry. 37 years old, with a little bit of self-taught programming/IT knowledge, I quit my job and committed full time to The Tech Academy's curriculum. Today, less than 5 months from my start date, I accepted an offer to start my new career.
Was it hard? Yeah. It was challenging. There is a lot to learn, and while the courses move at a good pace and through the material in a way designed to build up your knowledge quickly, you've got to be paying attention and putting in the time and work. You can't just copy code and learn. You have to DO it.
The instructors were very helpful, I never had to wait long for the answer to a question or to get feedback on essays or code reviews. The real gem though is the Live Project. Getting a feel for what development is like in a team setting/job simulation was invaluable and invigorating.
The course isn't easy. Finding jobs isn't easy. But if you're willing and able to take on a challenge with your whole heart and mind, I can tell you that the rewards are there. With the help of The Tech Academy, only you stand in your own way.
- JoaquinGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 17, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Bootcamp
After learning about coding, I took some courses online and realized this is what I wanted to do. I began looking for more information about coding courses and schools. During my search I found The Tech Academy and contacted them. I was invited to come look at the school and talk about coding. I decided to join their bootcamp because I wanted to be able complete it online while I was working a full-time job. The Tech Academy provided me with a laptop while I attended the bootcamp. I made ...
After learning about coding, I took some courses online and realized this is what I wanted to do. I began looking for more information about coding courses and schools. During my search I found The Tech Academy and contacted them. I was invited to come look at the school and talk about coding. I decided to join their bootcamp because I wanted to be able complete it online while I was working a full-time job. The Tech Academy provided me with a laptop while I attended the bootcamp. I made a schedule and stuck to it the best that I could. This really helped me stay focused and stay on track with my coding.
Everyone I spoke to at The Tech Academy was nice and helped me when I was stuck. Being a remote student, I would watch the lecture and if I got stuck on a challenge I was able to reach a remote instructor via email or by phone. I felt like this gave me a glimpse into what a remote job would be like because in most cases you will get a piece of a project and work on it yourself but if you can always ask someone for help.
My favorite part of the course was the Live Project. I live in a small town and I was able to get an internship at a local web marketing company. It took some time to coordinate my internship because I had to plan it around my work schedule. Everyone at The Tech Academy worked with me to get my internship scheduled and provide the company instructions on what I needed to get from my internship. The Tech Academy also provides a job placement director who helps you find a job by providing mock interviews, feedback after the interviews, help with your resume, and sending job post emails. This was what helped me choose The Tech Academy, because if you put the effort into learning to code and you want to succeed in coding, they can help you start your career.
- Alex WongGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • SeattleVerified by LinkedInJul 12, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great way to get into tech!
The instructors were excellent during my time at the bootcamp, and they were always willing and eager to help with any questions that I had. This made for a great learning experience and learning enviornment during my time there.
For someone who had no prior coding experience, I now have invaluable skills that will be very useful in my career as a developer. You learn how to think like a developer and the experience as a whole was very rewarding.
I would reccomend that if ...
The instructors were excellent during my time at the bootcamp, and they were always willing and eager to help with any questions that I had. This made for a great learning experience and learning enviornment during my time there.
For someone who had no prior coding experience, I now have invaluable skills that will be very useful in my career as a developer. You learn how to think like a developer and the experience as a whole was very rewarding.
I would reccomend that if you are able to attend the school in person that you take advantage of that opportunity.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Alex, thanks for the review! And I'm glad the instructors were able to help you through the program.
Best,
Danny - ChrisGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInJun 14, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Experience
I attended and just recently graduated from the Tech Academy. I was able to work a full time job AND keep up with the coursework by opting for the part-time local student option. Even with my somewhat limited knowledge of coding, what they proved is all it takes is the drive to learn, to succeed.
The idea of their program is to really get you into the mind of a developer. You will be challenged, you will get slightly frustrated, but ultimately, you will learn. The instructors here ...
I attended and just recently graduated from the Tech Academy. I was able to work a full time job AND keep up with the coursework by opting for the part-time local student option. Even with my somewhat limited knowledge of coding, what they proved is all it takes is the drive to learn, to succeed.
The idea of their program is to really get you into the mind of a developer. You will be challenged, you will get slightly frustrated, but ultimately, you will learn. The instructors here are there to help you when stuck, but encourage you to keep trying.
The best part of the course to me was the Live Project, where you simulate being part of a scrum team, and Aja made it fun, challenging and very rewarding.
All in all, I cannot recommend this school enough if you are looking to break into the industry as a developer. What you learn is current, powerful and definitely worth your time.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Chris, thanks for your review! I'm glad you had an all-round great experience. Have a great career! :)
Best,
Danny - DVLT1 • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInMay 16, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Graduate
I attended the Tech Academy. I now have a job. This is good.
The instructors are excellent. They create a very realxed environment and are always happy to help or just chat when your brain needs a break. Aja is an incredible live project manager. I owe Aaron the world for all his help getting me a job. The coursework improved significantly during my time as a student, especially with the addition of the new C# course.
The school is a very afforable place to learn at your ...
I attended the Tech Academy. I now have a job. This is good.
The instructors are excellent. They create a very realxed environment and are always happy to help or just chat when your brain needs a break. Aja is an incredible live project manager. I owe Aaron the world for all his help getting me a job. The coursework improved significantly during my time as a student, especially with the addition of the new C# course.
The school is a very afforable place to learn at your own pace and meet a lot of great friends and contacts.
Also, I saw the new billboard on the building and almost paid to go to the school again. Whoever made it is super good at making billboards.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hey Davis, thanks for the review! We definitely enjoyed having you, and you contributed greatly to our program. You've got a great career ahead of you, and the company you're with now is very lucky to have you.
Best,
Danny - JT AzulExecutive • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInMay 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Invaluable
I had an excellent experience at The Tech Academy, from enrollment through graduation. The Tech Academy's software development program was exactly what I was looking for - self-paced and a comprehensive curriculum for full stack development.
I was able to begin the program the day after my enrollment and I was able to spend as much time as I needed in each part of the curriculum and I was able to spend less time on the languages that came easier to me. The instructors were alway...
I had an excellent experience at The Tech Academy, from enrollment through graduation. The Tech Academy's software development program was exactly what I was looking for - self-paced and a comprehensive curriculum for full stack development.
I was able to begin the program the day after my enrollment and I was able to spend as much time as I needed in each part of the curriculum and I was able to spend less time on the languages that came easier to me. The instructors were always extremely helpful. Whenever I was learning remotely I could call up until 9:00 at night and an instructor would help me with complex solutions to a software program objective ( and sometimes even a computer issue ).
I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a quality education in software development to check out The Tech Academy. I researched several local and even national programs and The Tech Academy really impressed me and they never let me down. I wouldn't change a thing!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi JT, thanks for your review! I'm glad we were able to deliver what you wanted. :) And well done on landing an awesome job! Best of luck in your career.
Best,
Danny - JamieCyber Operation • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 22, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Tech Academy is the Best Academy
The Tech Academy gained my attention through online searching and reviews. I hope to return my experience so others starting their search can use my experience in their decision.
I have an over-time job, full-time family, and part-time college; so I enrolled in the online boot camp. This allowed me the flex needed in my schedule. I was allocated adequate time to complete each course topic. Topics helped to reinforce lessons learned during parts of my computer science degree. The b...
The Tech Academy gained my attention through online searching and reviews. I hope to return my experience so others starting their search can use my experience in their decision.
I have an over-time job, full-time family, and part-time college; so I enrolled in the online boot camp. This allowed me the flex needed in my schedule. I was allocated adequate time to complete each course topic. Topics helped to reinforce lessons learned during parts of my computer science degree. The biggest difference between CS classes and The Tech Academy is the Tech Academy took the learning out of a mundane classroom style environment and put me into a functional job oriented program. It felt like I was learning for an occupation! I was provided plenty of help when I became "stuck" in problems, and yes you will too. The course is challenging.
The Tech Academy topped off the course with a real project. You cant that from a general CS degree. This was a work-related experience that can be used in your search for a job. Going beyond relative learning; Tech Academy provided training interviews and help in job placement. The Tech Academy was one of the main reasons I was able to stand out in the hiring process of the AF Cyber Command. Definitely relative training and experience.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hey Jamie,
Well done on standing out in the AF Cyber Command hiring process! And props to you for juggling over-time job, full-time family, part-time college, and The Tech Academy boot camp - wow!
Thanks for the review!
Best,
Danny - TravisGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInMar 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A good community to get started with
I went into this bootcamp having had some experience with coding in the past and with a grasp of some of the concepts and thought processes requisite for coding. I found that the beginning of the course, taught by Erik Gross, was engaging, easy to follow and interesting (I was... engrossed... if you will). Much of the middle of the course is videos made by someone else at the Tech Academy which were also informative and helpful, but didn't carry quite the same quality.
When the c...
I went into this bootcamp having had some experience with coding in the past and with a grasp of some of the concepts and thought processes requisite for coding. I found that the beginning of the course, taught by Erik Gross, was engaging, easy to follow and interesting (I was... engrossed... if you will). Much of the middle of the course is videos made by someone else at the Tech Academy which were also informative and helpful, but didn't carry quite the same quality.
When the curriculum moves to C# and ASP.NET, you are forwarded to a video series at DevU.com, which you could easily purchase yourself for $80 or so. During the curriculum--learning the different languages--I don't think the value is in the material itself, it is in the support and the environment. When you get stuck or have a question, there is someone to ask about it, be it another student if you are studying locally, or one of the instructors (of which I think there are plenty and they're all nice, smart and approachable). There are a ton of tutorials online to teach you what you want to know, what you're paying for here is support and accountability.
When you finish the curriculum, you go into two weeks of the Live Project. This part, I thought, was really cool. It is essentially an internship in which you are working on a product in a team with a project manager. You will take little chunks of work and do them in a real-world-ish environment. When you get stuck, you need to fix it--either by asking for help from the team or working through it. At no point do you feel left out on a limb, but you will get experience working through things on your own.
Finally, you enter the Job Placement section in which you watch a selection of kind of redundant and common sense videos (though they are probably not common sense for many of the less socially inclined students which is why I think they are included). You will read advice on creating a resume and cover letter. After you do that, you'll receive copy/pasted advice on refining them. You'll get added to a mailing list and you'll receive dozens of emails per day containing job listings, some (but few) of which are relevant. The value in this step that I could find is the mock interviews. The placement Director is great at taking you through what to expect at an interview (in fact there are weekly roundtables throughout your time there in which you can do both softskills interviews and technical interviews: I recommend attending all of them).
In all, I think it's a good experience and worth the money. If I suddenly found myself in the owners' shoes, here's what I would change:
First, the in-house curriculum is rife with little errors. None of which affect the students' understanding of concepts at the end of the day, but they're distracting and they sap the students' confidence in the program.
Second, I would overhaul the job placement program which felt very under-resourced to me. The Job Placement Director clearly knows what he's doing, but I think his plate is too full to offer the kind of hands-on attention that would be a true value. Looking for a job is, for many people, completely demoralizing, and if you had a weekly meeting in which you discussed which specific jobs you're targeting and how you're building your skills, etc, I think it would feel less lonely and less daunting. If the daily emails students received each had a short preamble specifying which of the listed jobs are good jobs to apply for, I think the emails would feel less like a jumble of wires to be untangled and more like a helpful starting point.
Finally, I think the transfer between the curriculum and the live project, and the live project and the job placement section could be smoother. When I finished the curriculum on a Monday, I was told that the live project was on hold for the week and to come back in a week. When I finished the live project, it took me a week and a half or so to get feedback on my resume and get started in earnest with the job placement. This was a little frustrating when I was burning $750 a week or so while jobless. I think the student care dept should be looking ahead at when a student is ready to finish a section and make sure that he or she will be ready to make a smooth transition and have expectations clearly communicated.
All in all, this place is filled with great people and this was a positive experience for me, and I know this place is getting better constantly. If you're thinking of starting a new career in coding, this is a good place to do it.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Travis! Thank you for the comprehensive and insightful review. You make a number of valid points in here, all of which we have since taken care of:
1. A few months ago the C# and MVC Courses were both made fully original and are a massive upgrade to the prior content. In fact, at this point our entire curriculum is original Tech Academy Content.
2. The Job Placement Course has now also been made fully original and contains all of the best and most successful actions taken by our graduates to get jobs.
3. The curriculum has been overhauled for typographical errors and has been fully rectified.
4. The transfer between curriculum to live project has been fully rectified. The solution taken correlates to the suggestion you made.
As you mentioned and as you can tell, we are constantly upgrading our curriculum to make it the best experience possible. Thank you for the feedback, and best of luck in your career!
Best,
Danny
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 29 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. 407 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. 407 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.85 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 407 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 4.85 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.