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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.
Prior to The Tech Academy, I could operate a computer alright. Type documents, send emails, use Facebook, etc. I never considered myself a nerd and when I heard programmers talking I wanted to fall asleep.
But I was attracted to learning coding because I thought I could do well at it and it pays well. I tried some self-training and crashed and burned. The data was way over my head and I didn't know what to study.
My friend told me about boot camps and I re...
Prior to The Tech Academy, I could operate a computer alright. Type documents, send emails, use Facebook, etc. I never considered myself a nerd and when I heard programmers talking I wanted to fall asleep.
But I was attracted to learning coding because I thought I could do well at it and it pays well. I tried some self-training and crashed and burned. The data was way over my head and I didn't know what to study.
My friend told me about boot camps and I researched a few. I chose The Tech Academy for two reasons: 1. Their staff was friendly, helpful and nice and 2. Their curriculum looked more thorough than other schools.
Four months later, I can now code in seven languages and I have my highest ever paying job.
The program was laid out in a great sequence so nothing was too over my head but at the same time it was challenging. The Instructors and job placement staff were amazing and I couldn't have finished without them.
I'm now working in tech and totally couldn't have done it without these guys. Anyways, that's my story - hope it helps
I was introduced to programming 4 years ago when I was studying Business Analysis. Although coding was only a small part of the curriculum, I ended up enjoying it the most. Since then I learned some programming on my own, during my free time until last year when I decided that I wanted to take it up full time and become a software developer. As a result, I enrolled at The Tech Academy.
The courses at The Tech Academy are structured in a way that allows students to build their tec...
I was introduced to programming 4 years ago when I was studying Business Analysis. Although coding was only a small part of the curriculum, I ended up enjoying it the most. Since then I learned some programming on my own, during my free time until last year when I decided that I wanted to take it up full time and become a software developer. As a result, I enrolled at The Tech Academy.
The courses at The Tech Academy are structured in a way that allows students to build their technical skills from the ground up by starting with computer science fundamentals. I never felt like there were concepts or terminology that I was required to learn about prior to the program, because they were all introduced throughout the courses and explained in a way that was easy for a beginner like myself to understand. The course material covers software development in detail, but also maps out the bigger picture. As you progress through the curriculum, you cultivate your own knowledge base of software tools, OOP concepts, database technologies and programming languages while also developing a portfolio of work to apply that knowledge.
There were plenty of assignments and projects to work on for each of the courses, plus a live project towards the end of the program, and the instructors at The Tech Academy were available every step of the way. Although I was a remote student, they always responded quickly to any questions I had and the constructive feedback they provided was an immense help. In regards to my career, enrolling at The Tech Academy was the best decision I have made because it gave me the technical skills needed to start a career in software development, but also helped me build my confidence and ultimately land a job as a Junior .NET Developer.
I am a recent graduate of The Tech Academy and my experience there was fantastic. I signed up for their software boot camp in December and by April I was hired with no prior experience in I.T. The knowledge I gained from doing the course work at the boot camp was invaluable. It didn’t just teach me about programming, but it taught me how to think like a software developer. One of the best experiences of the boot camp was the live project. This entailed working with a team using...
I am a recent graduate of The Tech Academy and my experience there was fantastic. I signed up for their software boot camp in December and by April I was hired with no prior experience in I.T. The knowledge I gained from doing the course work at the boot camp was invaluable. It didn’t just teach me about programming, but it taught me how to think like a software developer. One of the best experiences of the boot camp was the live project. This entailed working with a team using Agile/Scrum methodologies to complete a two week long sprint. It was very rewarding being able to put what I learned to use in a real world project.
I studied remotely from Maryland and then came out to Portland to work on the live project and search for a job. I was able to find employment promptly with the help of The Tech Academy’s job placement crew. Overall, my experience at The Tech Academy was great and I would recommend it to anyone trying to break into the field of software development.
I am very grateful to the Tech Academy. My life is complete. I was trying to find what I wanted to
do with my life. I always enjoyed learning new things. I get that with programming. There's
always something new. It's just mindblowing. My brain feels alive solving problems and applying
my knowledge. It's just continuous growth in the world of programming. There was a time in my
life when everything seemed familiar from Biology to TV shows. There was...
I am very grateful to the Tech Academy. My life is complete. I was trying to find what I wanted to
do with my life. I always enjoyed learning new things. I get that with programming. There's
always something new. It's just mindblowing. My brain feels alive solving problems and applying
my knowledge. It's just continuous growth in the world of programming. There was a time in my
life when everything seemed familiar from Biology to TV shows. There was no more novelty.
With programming, that sense of newness and curiosity came back. I used to just watch movies
and surf the internet when using a laptop. Now, the possibilities are endless. You can do robotics,
statistics, art, etc.
Before the Tech Academy, I was looking for answers like how does a computer really work. The
answer I got from Google was lacking for me. The Computer Basics Course opened up a whole
new world for me. I think you can't find everything on the internet. Some of it is through people's
experience. Erik Gross clearly has experienced how to teach what programmers should know.
Going through the course will certainly prepare anyone for a career in programming. I would hire
anyone who graduates from the Tech Academy. I know they have put in the time and the repetition
to be able to do the job.
I am really glad I took the leap. I could still be stuck in the past and not be part of the future.
Programming is the future. Maybe we're heading towards a world like Star Wars where most of the
jobs are “Luke Skywalker” jobs, you can either fix machines or program them. To any prospect
who's reading this, be part of the future, enroll at The Tech Academy. Thank you.
I really began getting into programming about a year and half ago by watching
YouTube videos and reading a few beginners books, but within just a few months, I
hit a wall. I had no sense of direction in my studies and was trying to jump so many
steps without learning core programming concepts. I soon realized I needed formal
training if I was going to get where I wanted to go. After doing some research I
found The Tech Academy and its study...
I really began getting into programming about a year and half ago by watching
YouTube videos and reading a few beginners books, but within just a few months, I
hit a wall. I had no sense of direction in my studies and was trying to jump so many
steps without learning core programming concepts. I soon realized I needed formal
training if I was going to get where I wanted to go. After doing some research I
found The Tech Academy and its study program was exactly what I needed!
From day 1, The Tech Academy was very helpful with any questions I had and
because the boot camp is self-paced, it allowed me to work as fast as I wanted and to
set my own schedule to fit my needs. Right from the get go, the courses helped clear
up a lot of core concepts that I had been struggling with on my own and
progressively gave me the tools I needed to become a junior developer. After
finishing all of the course work, I can proudly say I have the knowledge I need to
begin my career as software developer and it’s all thanks to The Tech Academy. I
would personally like to thank all of the staff for all of their help and getting me to
this point of my career.
I moved to Portland four years ago with the intention of moving into the Tech Industry. I have always been interested in Computer Networking and Mobile Technology so I took a job with Sprint Wireless which I did enjoy. After working in the Mobile industry for a couple of years I wanted to move more into the engineering side of things so I started looking into schooling and Networking Certification. That’s when I came across the Tech Academy Website and submitted for more information. Softw...
I moved to Portland four years ago with the intention of moving into the Tech Industry. I have always been interested in Computer Networking and Mobile Technology so I took a job with Sprint Wireless which I did enjoy. After working in the Mobile industry for a couple of years I wanted to move more into the engineering side of things so I started looking into schooling and Networking Certification. That’s when I came across the Tech Academy Website and submitted for more information. Software development had always intrigued me but I thought it was only for computer science majors.
I had a few email communications with the Academy and set an appointment to meet Erik and tour the facility. On the day I came in I was still thinking networking would be my career of choice. When I met Erik his passion for software came across right away and I was impressed. I then toured the facility and got a really good feeling for The Tech Academy’s vision and goals for their students. Having an understanding of where jobs of the future are going and not wanting to spend two more years in college the Tech Academy became a top consideration.
With the decision made to come to the Academy after another good meeting with Erik and passing the prerequisites I began my basic training for software development. Not having previous coding experience made the experience a little daunting at the beginning but with a great course curriculum and great instructors I was able to get myself rolling through the program. I enjoyed coming to the downtown campus daily and found the Instructors and entire staff very helpful and accommodating.
After a few months on the program I was given the opportunity to become an instructor with the Academy which I accepted happily. I know the best way to learn something is to teach it and I really enjoy being around other students so It was great to become part of the Tech Academy team. This is also a great way to give back for the opportunities I am thankful for. Learning to be a software developer is not easy and does take a lot of work but if you stay focused and work hard you will be successful. The Tech Academy genuinely cares and wants to have successful graduates and is a great place to learn coding. I want to thank everyone at the Academy for the passion and guidance that has got me through the program. You are all awesome!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Lead Job Placement Director
Sep 29, 2016
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Lead Job Placement Director
Sep 29, 2016
Wow, where do I start?
I joined the Tech Academy in June 2015, while still working full-time at my job at a start-up company. That start-up was shortly acquired and I was left with two choices: work with the new ownership or commit full-time with my studies. I chose to commit to the bootcamp and I’m glad I did.
Along the way, I learned a lot of the fundamentals of software development that I will carry with me going forward. I can no...
Wow, where do I start?
I joined the Tech Academy in June 2015, while still working full-time at my job at a start-up company. That start-up was shortly acquired and I was left with two choices: work with the new ownership or commit full-time with my studies. I chose to commit to the bootcamp and I’m glad I did.
Along the way, I learned a lot of the fundamentals of software development that I will carry with me going forward. I can now say that learning a new language or technology is something I am confident in doing within a short period of time. I’m now ready to start my new career as a full-time web developer for a Fortune 1000 company in a small, fast paced team next Monday.
I don’t think this would be possible had I not joined the Tech Academy and was taught the array of front-end/back-end languages, database structures, and the ability to work on a live project team. These are highly valuable technical skills that I feel have prepared me to be competitive in the marketplace.
There is only one coding boot camp in my city and so, I was very grateful to find a solution to study self-paced online while I was also working full-time when I joined.
Thank you Tech Academy, you were the perfect fit! Otherwise, I don’t think my career transition would have happened the way it did without me inconveniently relocating somewhere temporarily just to make the leap into web development. Although my leap took months, every day I did something to progress forward in my skills, projects, and study. It is true that what you put into your studies is what you get out of it. I also had accountability each week from my job placement coach which was very helpful in keeping me on track. He would always make sure I was preparing myself. Whether that meant mock interviewing me the day of my interviews or applying to jobs, I think the overall accountability and consistency is what brought me confidence that it was just a matter of time for the right opportunity to present itself. And that is exactly what happened!
Thank you Tech Academy staff for the support and education! I look forward to a successful career in web development and I am happy to start seeing the fruits of my labor! This is just the beginning.
I absolutely love the Computer Basics Course. I thought it was very well laid out and easily explained. I already had experience in the field but I actually got a lot out of it. Also, the Javascript Course was awesome! I enjoyed that a lot. Overall, I find that the content of the courses are nice and I like it. The learning experience has proven itself to be amazing! I know once I am finished with the school, I'll be able to professionally code.
Although I haven't yet completed the program, so far I have really understood what I am studying. Sometimes I can forget what I was reading when I intake too much data at once, but there are coding challenges that have let me practice and thus retain what I have learned.
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% |
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. 408 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. 408 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 408 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.
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