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 a...
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.
393 The Tech Academy Reviews
Miranda ByseWeb Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 21, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceExcellent Way to Enter the Job Market
My overall opinion:
If you are a self-motivated individual who is willing to put in the time and effort, this is an excellent program that gives the foundational knowledge and job search support to enter into a software development career.
My detailed opinion:
I chose The Tech Academy because I wanted to switch from a non-technical career path to development. Even though I live in the Portland area, I chose to complete the course online as it allowed me greate...
My overall opinion:
If you are a self-motivated individual who is willing to put in the time and effort, this is an excellent program that gives the foundational knowledge and job search support to enter into a software development career.
My detailed opinion:
I chose The Tech Academy because I wanted to switch from a non-technical career path to development. Even though I live in the Portland area, I chose to complete the course online as it allowed me greater flexibility in my schedule. The Tech Academy had a great on-boarding process so I was able to jump right in. The curriculum was comprehensive and I appreciated that it went beyond just learning a coding language. We also learned how a computer functions and runs a program, how web applications are rendered, how code is compiled, and the basics of project management. My only reason for giving the curriculum 4 stars instead of 5 is that it would have been useful to also cover unit testing.
The instructors were excellent and did a great job of answering any questions that I had. They always replyed promptly to e-mails. The job assistance was also very helpful, especially the opportunity to do a mock-interview with the Job Placement Director. Having no experience interviewing for a technical position, the encouragement and feedback I received during the mock-interview was invaluable in building my confidence.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Miranda, thanks for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed all aspects of the program - enrollment, curriculum, instructors, job placement. Do well in your career!
Best,
Danny- William SpicerJunior Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 09, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Developer Bootcamp
I had a terrific time while being involved with The Tech Academy! Through the bootcamp course, I went from having no coding experience to understanding the fundamentals of several programming languages,such as; C#, SQL, JavaScript and web development languages. I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to learn from the course provided and having the ability to contact instructors with any concerns/questions that I had. My only suggestions for anyone interested in attending is this: 1...I had a terrific time while being involved with The Tech Academy! Through the bootcamp course, I went from having no coding experience to understanding the fundamentals of several programming languages,such as; C#, SQL, JavaScript and web development languages. I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to learn from the course provided and having the ability to contact instructors with any concerns/questions that I had. My only suggestions for anyone interested in attending is this: 1)Make sure you contact instructors with any concerns. My experience with this has always been positive. 2) Try to dive a little deeper into some of the concepts that are mentioned throughout the course. Since this is only a "bootcamp" then you will need to apply some effort into looking into some material yourself to fully comprehend.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi William, thanks for your review! I'm glad you got so much out of the course. And indeed, no matter what boot camp you go to, you will continually need to do self-study to fully learn the technology and keep up with it. Good advice to anyone going into a boot camp. - Lauren B.Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 07, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Remote Student
I found my experience at The Tech Academy to be challenging yet very fulfilling. I was surprised at my ability to learn the concepts, facts, and nuances, for each language and I believe it's because of The Tech Academy's approach to teaching. As a remote student, I feel the system was a bit more challenging because I didn't have anyone to discuss questions or concepts with and sometimes I had to wait hours to hear back from the remote instructor because of my schedule- that still worked ou...
I found my experience at The Tech Academy to be challenging yet very fulfilling. I was surprised at my ability to learn the concepts, facts, and nuances, for each language and I believe it's because of The Tech Academy's approach to teaching. As a remote student, I feel the system was a bit more challenging because I didn't have anyone to discuss questions or concepts with and sometimes I had to wait hours to hear back from the remote instructor because of my schedule- that still worked out fine but I think there is a major advantage to being on-site and having other students and/or instructors to communicate with. That being said, I really got the most out of the Live Project. It was suggested that the Live Project really brings it all together and I couldn't agree more. The Tech Academy pushes students to be active in the industry and network, take on projects, etc to prepare students for their new career. They have it down to a science and it's proven over and over again.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Lauren, thank you for your review! I'm glad you appreciated the bottom-up approach. Nevertheless, it's still quite an accomplishment to break into the industry when you don't have any prior knowledge, so well done to you for making that happen.
Best,
Danny - LoriGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInFeb 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fantastic Opportunity!
The Tech Academy provides a well-rounded full-stack format for learning software development. After completing the courses, one has a solid foundation of fundamentals and can use this as a basis for learning additional coding languages and programming concepts, as needed, for any future job position. The courses are self-paced in a very positive environment. There is a tremendous amount of support resources available, including instructors, technical support, weekly soft skill and technica...
The Tech Academy provides a well-rounded full-stack format for learning software development. After completing the courses, one has a solid foundation of fundamentals and can use this as a basis for learning additional coding languages and programming concepts, as needed, for any future job position. The courses are self-paced in a very positive environment. There is a tremendous amount of support resources available, including instructors, technical support, weekly soft skill and technical round table forums for interview preparation, an outreach specialist, a job placement director, meetups, and guest lectures.
The Live Project was a rewarding and insightful process. It helped to advance my coding and research skills and allowed first-hand experience with agile methodology and team collaboration. These are all very valuable skills to have for any software developer role.The job placement course was comprehensive and helped provide the tools needed for applying to and obtaining a job. Even after completion of the program, job placement support continued until I was hired. Though the courses take self-discipline, hard work, and dedication, the knowledge and experience gained were well worth the effort!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
I'm glad you had the experience you did at The Tech Academy! You're totally right. Self-discipline, hard work, and dedication are required and well worth the effort. Thanks for the review!
Best,
Danny - Rich gorhamGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInFeb 01, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fine boot camp
I choose the to enter a coding boot camp because I wanted to re-invigorate my coding skills. I had learned some coding in school, but when I entered the work force, I didn’t have time to keep up with the latest languages and technologies. I believe that programming languages are the new literacy.
I looked at several coding boot camps and I choose the Tech Academy for four reasons, 1) Self-paced; I could move through material quickly, if I felt I already have a good grasp of the ...
I choose the to enter a coding boot camp because I wanted to re-invigorate my coding skills. I had learned some coding in school, but when I entered the work force, I didn’t have time to keep up with the latest languages and technologies. I believe that programming languages are the new literacy.
I looked at several coding boot camps and I choose the Tech Academy for four reasons, 1) Self-paced; I could move through material quickly, if I felt I already have a good grasp of the material and I was able to linger and do exploratory study if I felt I needed more depth. 2) There was a central location I could go to and live instructors to help in case I had problems, for me the central location helped keep me on track and focused. 3) rolling enrollment and I could start any time. 4) There was a live project course, so I was able to get a sense of how software development works.
In the end I was happy with my choice, I filled the holes in my knowledge and I have strong basis for continued self learning.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Richard, thanks for your review! I'm glad everything worked out well for you to reinvigorate your coding skills. Do well in your career!
Best,
Danny - Dylan LeeGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInJan 24, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Tech Academy was amazing!
I started programming profiile pages on Myspace for my friends so I could have lunch money when I was in middle/high school. Years later I found myself teaching myself how to write code again and wanted to do it for a profession. I didn't have the time or energy for a 4 year+ program and thats when I found out about Boot Camps. I found that The Tech Academy had the best all around curriculum that I needed so I registered. The hardest part for me was the C# course but I learned so much from...
I started programming profiile pages on Myspace for my friends so I could have lunch money when I was in middle/high school. Years later I found myself teaching myself how to write code again and wanted to do it for a profession. I didn't have the time or energy for a 4 year+ program and thats when I found out about Boot Camps. I found that The Tech Academy had the best all around curriculum that I needed so I registered. The hardest part for me was the C# course but I learned so much from it that helped me with the Live Project. As a graduate I will actually be starting as an Intern under Erik. I can't wait!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Dylan, thanks for your review! You're a dyed-in-the-wool programmer. Do well! - Ted DunnStudent • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInDec 27, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Meh
I attended The Tech Academy, first as an online student and, later, as an onsite student in Portland, OR. I did not complete the Job Placement course so I am not officially a graduate even though I have completed all of the actual "learning" at the school.
**PRO**
- The staff are all extremely friendly and personable.
- You can complete the program online or in-person at your discretion.
- The program is self-paced, so you can...
I attended The Tech Academy, first as an online student and, later, as an onsite student in Portland, OR. I did not complete the Job Placement course so I am not officially a graduate even though I have completed all of the actual "learning" at the school.
**PRO**
- The staff are all extremely friendly and personable.
- You can complete the program online or in-person at your discretion.
- The program is self-paced, so you can complete it very quickly if you dedicate yourself to putting in long hours.
- The tuition is lower than most bootcamps. (It was $7,000 when I attended.)
- There are weekly group sessions to practice your soft-skill and technical skill interviewing.
**CON**
- The curriculum is not very deep. I learned very little in my time there that I had not already learned at Teamtreehouse.com.
- There is no sense of "community". Everyone is studying individually at their own pace so it is difficult to brainstorm/commiserate with other students. I came to realize that I very much missed the cohort style of learning that is present at most bootcamps.
- As I mentioned above, you cannot "graduate" unless you complete their job placement course which is a somewhat heavy-handed, micro-managed process where you are required to submit a daily report on your job-hunting activities in which I chose not to participate.
- The feedback on your project submissions is mostly limited to "Nice job. You passed." without giving any good constructive notes on what you can improve upon in your code.
- There is NO pair programming at any point.
- There is NO instruction on software testing. This actually hurt me in a recent phone screen interview where I had to admit that I had no exposure to software testing.
In summary, The Tech Academy is a decent option if you are looking for a low priced school, have spent little time engaged in self-study and are comfortable working solo. If I were making the choice again, I would attend a "traditional" cohort-based bootcamp.
It pains me to write such a negative review because the staff at The Tech Academy are genuinely nice people. I simply feel obligated to offer a true accounting of my personal experience at TTA.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Ted,
Thanks for your review! I'm sorry you didn't have the greatest experience at The Tech Academy. I think you're totally right in that the traditional lecture-based, non-self-paced school would have been a better option for you, since it sounds like that was more what you were looking for in the first place.
Each language we teach could, and does, have an entire bootcamp dedicated to learning that one language. So, we wouldn't go as deep into JavaScript as a bootcamp entirely dedicated to teaching JavaScript. The product of The Tech Academy is a well-rounded junior developer, who has a strong foundation and understanding of core development fundamentals including databases, web development, scripting languages, etc. who by the end, can get a job in software and continue to learn and have a lasting career.
Yes, students do study independently at their own pace. But especially for students who are studying in-person at one of our campuses, there's plenty of opportunity for collaboration and interaction. The weekly soft skills interview roundtable meetings, weekly technical interview roundtables, Wednesday brunches, Friday Tech Talks, and the Live Project at the end of the program all provide opportunities to build camaraderie.
The Job Placement Course has been completely revamped since you did the program. On this course, we've taken all of the most successful actions and advice from our hundreds of graduates who have gotten jobs, and we put it all into the course. You're welcome to take it now for free. We'd still love to help you in any way to get a job.
I'm sorry you feel you didn't get adequate feedback on your drills. I will look into this and get any needed correction done on this.
As mentioned earlier, there is the live project, where student collaborate on a 2-week sprint, working together and developing in an agile environment for a real client. While you're working on the main part of the curriculum, when requested, you are paired up with someone else to work through difficult projects. But paired programming is not the norm throughout the whole program.
You're right that our main curriculum doesn't cover software testing. However, we do have an optional course that you can take that does cover that. Also, the new Job Placement Course covers the Technical Interview in greater depth, which is another reason you might want to jump onto that. :)
We'd still love to do anything possible to help give you a better experience and land a job, so feel free to reach out to me personally at vpforquality@learncodinganywhere.com and we can see what we can do.
Best,
Danny Condon
VP for Quality - Carrie Del SignoreSoftware Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 06, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Made my career shift possible!
Earlier this year, I was laid off from my recurrent temp position of 5 years.. sounds ridiculous, I know, and I had had enough. A former co-worker of mine in the IT department suggested that, since I was interested in software but had no technical background whatsoever and didn't know where to start, that I find a coding bootcamp if I was serious about making the switch. After researching my options, I ended up choosing the Tech Academy because they had a remote option for students, as wel...
Earlier this year, I was laid off from my recurrent temp position of 5 years.. sounds ridiculous, I know, and I had had enough. A former co-worker of mine in the IT department suggested that, since I was interested in software but had no technical background whatsoever and didn't know where to start, that I find a coding bootcamp if I was serious about making the switch. After researching my options, I ended up choosing the Tech Academy because they had a remote option for students, as well as a flexible work schedule. Fortunately for me, I knew ahead of time that I was going to be laid off, so I was able to begin the program while working, up to the end of my tenure. I also selected the Tech Academy because the price was very reasonable for the services they offer, especially compared to their competitors.
Since completing the program, I will be starting a new job as a junior developer this week, and I'm so excited. The Tech Academy's guidance along the way made changing careers much easier than it would have been had I tried to accomplish it alone.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Carrie, thanks for your review! Well done on taking the plunge and making the career switch into tech! I hope your developer job is going well!
Best,
Danny - JakeTeaching Assistant • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInDec 01, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great for those who like learning at their own pace
I completed this bootcamp and I now work as an instructor at a different bootcamp. I spent about half my time learning online and half in-person.
It's nice to be able to move at your own pace yet still have real people grade your work. If you're not going to put in more effort than what is asked, you may not have the best experience because the courses are short and only teach you the basics. If you enjoy diving deeper into a subject then this shouldn't be an issue for you. Expec...
I completed this bootcamp and I now work as an instructor at a different bootcamp. I spent about half my time learning online and half in-person.
It's nice to be able to move at your own pace yet still have real people grade your work. If you're not going to put in more effort than what is asked, you may not have the best experience because the courses are short and only teach you the basics. If you enjoy diving deeper into a subject then this shouldn't be an issue for you. Expect to put in more time than what is stated if you want to walk out of the doors job-ready.
This biggest negative for me was the lack of any partnerships or reputation with local businesses.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Jake,
Thanks for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed the self-paced aspect of things. And that's awesome you're a teacher at another bootcamp now, well done! You're totally right in that we don't teach absolutely everything about each language you learn. You learn enough to be able to get a job, then on-the-job experience really builds up the expertise, which I'm sure you're doing now on a daily basis. I believe there must have been some type of misunderstanding on the partnerships or reputation with local businesses. New Relic has hired 8 of our graduates and regularly asks for more, and we just sent a handful of our graduates to Summit Wireless for paid internships in C# Developer roles. That's just to name a couple. No, we don't guarantee a job, but we certainly do have strong relationships with various local businesses. Our Job Placement Director (jobplacementdirector@learncodinganywhere.com), Aaron Frichtl, is the person who can point you in the right direction. And if you're looking at moving back into the area, I'm sure we could help give you some direction. I'm glad you're working in the industry now, and hope you have a great career in the future!
Best,
Danny - ZachGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInNov 28, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Huge Value!
I wanted to break into the tech industry after graduating college but did not quite have enough experience or a portfolio to show employers. I shopped around the various available bootcamps quite a bit and landed on The Tech Academy primarily for its flexible, self-paced program and reasonable tuition. I was working full time with a non-standard work schedule so being able to complete the courses on not only a part time schedule but a schedule that I got to determine was extremely ideal.
I wanted to break into the tech industry after graduating college but did not quite have enough experience or a portfolio to show employers. I shopped around the various available bootcamps quite a bit and landed on The Tech Academy primarily for its flexible, self-paced program and reasonable tuition. I was working full time with a non-standard work schedule so being able to complete the courses on not only a part time schedule but a schedule that I got to determine was extremely ideal.
All the curriculum is offered/accessed online for both local and remote students. Some people might think, "Why not do self study then? There are plenty of online tutorials and courses without a boot camp price." That's true, and some people are able to successfully learn through self study and get results, however it requires not only extreme self-discipline, but a great support network which is hard to come by for most. What I mean by that is a a network of people that can hold you accountable, review your work and offer feedback, and provide guidance. This is the value of a boot camp.
The staff at TTA truly are dedicated to the program and helping the students. They are all incredibly friendly and supportive. As it is a self-paced program, you progress through the coursework on your own and any time you have questions or need help the instructors are available to assist you. This also promotes developing the habit of first doing exhaustive research on your own to solve a problem then knowing when you need to ask for help. This is a habit of successful software developers and will be crucial as a junior developer working with and learning from senior developers. The school is staffed 7 days a week, 12 hours a day Monday through Friday. Remote students can call or skype in and speak with instructors.
On top of being available for assistance, a number of the instructors and staff are extremely engaged in the tech community and contribute to it outside of the school by hosting events, participating in local meetup groups, and volunteering. These people are committed to involving others in tech.
You can also receive weekly preparation for interviews. The staff does a great job providing guidance and practice in both soft skill and technical interview questions.
As for curriculum, TTA covers more technologies than most other boot camps. This has its pros and cons, as some will point out that by covering more topics you are spread thinner in each area instead of spending more time getting a deeper understanding on fewer topics. On the other hand, gaining skills in a slightly wider array of topics opens up more opportunities for employment and getting your foot in the door. I have a friend who completed a different boot camp and he said he seemed to find that knowing a couple more languages would have been the optimal route for getting hired. Once you have the fundamentals you can deepen your knowledge and specialize as you gain experience and find what you most enjoy. With courses covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, C# and ASP.NET MVC, TTA really does create well rounded software developers. My only wish was for some of the courses to cover front-end development with JS a bit more extensively.
Job placement is also great at TTA. The staff give you all the tools to help you succeed in your job search. They encourage you to start as early in the program as possible. By attending the TTAs many interview practice sessions as well as networking at tech meetups I was able to secure a job before the program ended. TTA guides you through your job search by ensuring your portfolio, resume, and LinkedIn are being presented as best as possible, hosting seminars on what employers are looking for, and bringing people in from companies looking to hire or people that may provide a good connection to job opportunities.
All in all, I would say TTA offers the best value of any boot camp due to its great staff and resources, flexible schedule, and breadth of languages
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Operations Manager
Dec 06, 2017
Hi Zach, thanks for the review! I'm glad you did well with the different aspects of the program from curriculum to instructors to job placement. Very well done on landing the job! - Stefon JohnsSoftware Developer I • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by GitHubNov 24, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Better than Expected
This was definitely one of the most interesting times of my life. The application process for the school was pretty seamless and easy to get started. However, I do feel as though I was pushed to sign up faster for the "discounted tuition". It was available every month subsequent. I did not enjoy that pressure. When the course work began for me, I was informed that they would be making changes and updating information as I went along. Going through the program and the courses I set a weekl...
This was definitely one of the most interesting times of my life. The application process for the school was pretty seamless and easy to get started. However, I do feel as though I was pushed to sign up faster for the "discounted tuition". It was available every month subsequent. I did not enjoy that pressure. When the course work began for me, I was informed that they would be making changes and updating information as I went along. Going through the program and the courses I set a weekly study minimum and a deadline to finish the program. While completing projects, it was a little difficult to get an immediate response to a problem unless I called in ahead and said that I would be emailing the instructors about my issue. They were extremely helpful when they responded though. They were reassuring and also honest on whether they could help or not. The school definitely instills the need to research before asking any questions. The learning portion has been fantastic for me, honestly. An issue I did have was the student daily newsletters. Whenever a student completed a course, other students were notified. I was never included in any of the emails for completing courses. Upon completion of the live project, the job placement course, is next. I do not agree with how this is set up. As someone who had to borrow money to attend the school, I had a deadline and I need to submit proof of completion. Unfortunately due to having to apply to numerous jobs OR landing a job first, I still have yet to officially graduate. Luckily, I landed a job that I am excited to start. Frustrating none the less. I feel as though the help of finding jobs and tips should still be available(and it is) even if the student doesn't apply to the required number of jobs. Some students just attend to learn and move on to other things and so it sets a feeling of entrapment. This is my personal opinion. The staff is still friendly and helpful! Thats where I give the most props and kudos to the school. EVERYONE wants to help! And if they can't they will find you someone who can!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Operations Manager
Dec 01, 2017
Hey Stefon, thanks for the review!
I am sorry you felt pressured on the tuition increase! We actually did just increase the tuition $1,000. What happens is that once a month our Board of Directors meet and one of the topics they discuss is the tuition price. We cost less than the average code school and sometimes the Board of Directors chooses to extend the discount. I hope this makes more sense!
I'm glad that you got a lot out of the course work and help from the instructors. I agree - the instructors and job placement staff are really there to help!
I apologize that you weren't included in Student Daily Newsletter when you completed a course. That was an error on our part, which was happening with a couple of students who enrolled within a certain time period. This has since been corrected. Thank you for pointing that out!
Very well done on landing a job within a couple months of finishing all the course work here! Best of luck in your new career! - JennyCG Professional • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInNov 19, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A solid program.
I enjoyed my experience with The Tech Academy. The instructors were available and supportive, and the program worked great with my busy and fluctuating schedule. I truly learned a lot (being somewhat tech illiterate when I came in), and came out of the program satisfied that I got what I came for.
Some of the curriculum materials seemed a little outdated, although I suppose that will always be a problem for tech schools. Additionally, it sounds like my Live Project could have be...
I enjoyed my experience with The Tech Academy. The instructors were available and supportive, and the program worked great with my busy and fluctuating schedule. I truly learned a lot (being somewhat tech illiterate when I came in), and came out of the program satisfied that I got what I came for.
Some of the curriculum materials seemed a little outdated, although I suppose that will always be a problem for tech schools. Additionally, it sounds like my Live Project could have been directed better (compared to other students' experiences). However, The Tech Academy seems to be on a constant, attentive mission to collect student feedback, and to continually update their program. That's worth a lot.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Operations Manager
Nov 23, 2017
Jenny, I'm glad you enjoyed your overall experience! And yes, we are constantly making upgrades and updates to the curriculum, and are always open to feedback. Our new C# course that we have coming out soon will be a major improvement from our last one. Thank you for the review and best of luck in your career!
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. 393 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. 393 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 393 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.