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
J.R.Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandApr 29, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceI'm making good money now
I can't recommend the Portland Tech Academy enough. I have 17 years of Software Quality Experience and was faced with a career path that had changed dramatically after I became gainfully unemployed. The need to be familiar with code had changed to actually having to be able to code. Automation had taken the forefront as companies embraced agile methodologies. After failing a few job interviews because of my lack of working knowledge in coding I decided to bite the bullet ...
I can't recommend the Portland Tech Academy enough. I have 17 years of Software Quality Experience and was faced with a career path that had changed dramatically after I became gainfully unemployed. The need to be familiar with code had changed to actually having to be able to code. Automation had taken the forefront as companies embraced agile methodologies. After failing a few job interviews because of my lack of working knowledge in coding I decided to bite the bullet and start the learning process. I saw the adds for The Portland Tech Academy and after talking with Eric over the phone and in person I chose them based on their curriculum and level of commitment to their students. As I neared the completion of the training I updated my resume with my current course work and started to apply to some jobs. I had 7 interviews in 2 weeks and 5 offers came out of them. The only reason this happened is because I had the knowledge and the confidence to continually 'knock the ball out of the park.' I gained that confidence and knowledge at The Portland Tech Academy and you should too.
- James HesterDev • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandApr 29, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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When I stumbled on an ad for The Tech Academy, I was instantly interested. I had been in and out of College and was nowhere near a degree, and my previous attempts at self-taught programming proved to be overwhelming and unfruitful. There was so much information out there on software development that it was difficult just to know where to start. I needed to check things out. After meeting with Erik and his team, I was thoroughly impressed by the program and everything it had to offer. I ...When I stumbled on an ad for The Tech Academy, I was instantly interested. I had been in and out of College and was nowhere near a degree, and my previous attempts at self-taught programming proved to be overwhelming and unfruitful. There was so much information out there on software development that it was difficult just to know where to start. I needed to check things out. After meeting with Erik and his team, I was thoroughly impressed by the program and everything it had to offer. I immediately took the first steps toward enrollment. The self-paced aspect of the program was a huge selling point for me. I was able to move through curriculum at a pace that was most beneficial to my learning on a schedule that was in-line with my home life. The coursework was linear and easy to understand. Information was organized in a way where any prerequisite learning was provided in advance of each proceeding topic. Building on top of previous knowledge gave me a clearer understanding of each subject, and I didn't feel lost like I did when I took the self-taught route. The staff at The Tech Academy were exceptional. They were always there when you needed them but out of your hair when you didn't. I appreciated how they would always try to coax me towards an answer rather than simply providing one. A senior developer was available when code got a little too crazy, which sometimes happened. Overall, everyone was friendly, courteous, and genuine. Before I even completed all of the coursework, I was given the opportunity to meet with prospective employers and recruiters who offered their advice on job searching. They helped me update my resume and practice for interviews, and I definitely felt prepared once I started looking for a job. I was able to secure a position as a Software Engineer with a local company with great benefits and a comfortable, fun working environment. I love what I get to do everyday I go to the office. I fully recommend The Tech Academy. It was truly a life changing experience for me and my family. I feel like this is only the beginning of a long and rewarding career. I'm excited for the future. - Matt AProgrammer • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandApr 29, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I highly recommend them
I had been out of the computer science field for 9 years. My family was at the point that I needed to change jobs and make more money. Going back to traditional schooling didn't make sense. We could not afford it and to put it on a loan would be moving backwards. That's when I found The Tech Academy. The coursework was in depth and provided the base I needed to reintegrate myself into the computing field. The instructors are friendly and helpful and make sure you ...
I had been out of the computer science field for 9 years. My family was at the point that I needed to change jobs and make more money. Going back to traditional schooling didn't make sense. We could not afford it and to put it on a loan would be moving backwards. That's when I found The Tech Academy. The coursework was in depth and provided the base I needed to reintegrate myself into the computing field. The instructors are friendly and helpful and make sure you have a clear understanding of the material. I was able to secure a job in software development before graduating. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to make a change or who just wants to break into the computer industry.
- Robert Aultsoftware dev • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandApr 29, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thank you Tech Academy
I came to The Tech Academy already a software engineer. It's been a few years since I've used C# and .Net and wanted some refresher on Microsoft technologies. I also found the coursework covered areas other boot camps don't. During my time there I got a bit more comfortable with MVC and Linq both of which I had limited experience with. There were several Oh yeah! moments in the C# course where different concepts came back to me. I also really enjoyed learning Python. It...
I came to The Tech Academy already a software engineer. It's been a few years since I've used C# and .Net and wanted some refresher on Microsoft technologies. I also found the coursework covered areas other boot camps don't. During my time there I got a bit more comfortable with MVC and Linq both of which I had limited experience with. There were several Oh yeah! moments in the C# course where different concepts came back to me. I also really enjoyed learning Python. It's an impressively powerful language that greatly simplifies writing code. Despite being more of a night owl, I also enjoyed the chats with other students and the help I received from Alem and Brett, both excellent people! One of the most important things I've learned is that software itself is not a goal. There is so much to learn and know that it's impossible for one person to do it all.
The first course reminded me what software's roots are. It's easy to get caught up in the latest language or framework, but it's all underpinned with binary. Those fundamentals are important as languages and frameworks continue to abstract away the mechanics of computation. Each course at The Tech Academy builds on concepts from the previous in a way that guides students in a soup-to-nuts path. Where the landscape of learning software is broad and meandering, The Tech Academy has put together a concise efficient program that guides students to an impressive level of functioning right out of the gate. I'd like to say thank you to everyone at The Tech Academy for being who you are, great people, with great vision and continued success. - Daniel H.Software Engineer • Graduate • PortlandApr 29, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Awesome school!
Before coming to the Tech Academy I had been trying for the past year to change career fields from engineering to the tech industry. I had some programming knowledge, and was able to get a few interviews, but my skills were never quite strong enough to seal the deal and get a job offer. I had investigated some online degree programs, but the length of time and the cost were both higher than I was willing to spend. That was when I found the Tech Academy. I looked at the offeri...
Before coming to the Tech Academy I had been trying for the past year to change career fields from engineering to the tech industry. I had some programming knowledge, and was able to get a few interviews, but my skills were never quite strong enough to seal the deal and get a job offer. I had investigated some online degree programs, but the length of time and the cost were both higher than I was willing to spend. That was when I found the Tech Academy. I looked at the offerings of several boot camps in the area, and found that the Tech Academy offered the strongest curriculum towards a path in software development. I then left my engineering? ?position to pursue instruction at the Tech Academy full time, and have had absolutely no regrets. The instructors have been attentive and helpful, and I have been able to master the skills I was seeking to enter the tech industry. I would highly recommend the Tech Academy to anyone seeking quick entry into software development.
- Nick JohnsonDeveloper • GraduateApr 29, 2015Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I got exactly what I wanted out of this experience and I couldn't recommend it enough
Ever since I was young, I always had a fascination with computers and software. It started with a Visual Basic game programming book I pickedup at the store when I was 10, and just spiraled out of control from there. I read everything I could get my hands on, started doing little projects in all my free time, attended summer camps specifically for programming. My life has basically always, in some way, revolved aroundsoftware for the past 12 years.
Ever since I was young, I always had a fascination with computers and software. It started with a Visual Basic game programming book I pickedup at the store when I was 10, and just spiraled out of control from there. I read everything I could get my hands on, started doing little projects in all my free time, attended summer camps specifically for programming. My life has basically always, in some way, revolved aroundsoftware for the past 12 years.
This past year when college wasn't quite working out for me, I decided to pack up, and move from Atlanta to Portland in early January. I started at the Tech Academy as soon as I arrived. I knew I had the skills to break into the industry, but with my partial college background, and limited formal experience, I felt like I could benefit from the training and connections at The Tech Academy.
One of the things I really enjoyed most about The Tech Academy was the self paced learning structure. I consume information quickly, and when I throw myself at something, it kind of consumes my life. I threw myself at the program for up to 10 hours a day, almost every day of theweek, living and breathing code. I came into the office as often as I could, and just worked until I either felt like I'd hit a roadblock andneeded some time to think, or felt like passing out. If you're going tobe going through this program, I recommend you take the same approach.
I've never really dived too far into .NET, there's a lot of information regarding the framework, and it's tough to pick a place to start. But the way information was presented made it easy to digest, especially for an experienced developer like myself. I got a much better grasp on databases, ASP.NET, LINQ, agile development fundamentals, GIT, and evenpython. I graduated with an MTA certification, and a lot of the holes in my self training over the years were filled. As a developer, I'm much more confident today than I was just two short months ago.
I quickly jumped into a few live projects a few weeks after starting, which consisted of live development work on paid projects. These projects directly related to the job I ended up getting at a company specializing in data acquisition and web services. When I described theskills I used on these projects in my interview with the company, they were extremely impressed that someone as young as me had worked with the specific technologies and skills used to complete these live projects.
If you're a self motivated individual that truly has a passion for software, with tons or little to no experience, and you're looking to pad your developer skills, I cannot recommend The Tech Academy enough. Just a few weeks ago I was a transplant in Portland, with no connections, no job, no plans, nothing. Now, I've got a 60k a year job with full benefits, working at an amazing company, in a beautiful office in downtown Portland, with the latest technologies as a junior software developer. I got exactly what I wanted out of this experience,and I couldn't recommend it enough to anyone looking to follow a similar path. - AnonymousGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • OnlineMay 20, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent instructors - great for people starting from 0.
I started with ZERO tech knowledge. The Tech Academy (TTA) was a great place to learn the basics and get lots of hands on practice. I completed the curriculum for the Software Engineering and the Cyber Security Bootcamps. The Software Engineering was spectacular - it covered the basics of HTML, CSS, Python, C#, JavaScript, SQL Server, and a ton more. There is so much to learn out there, but if you don't know where to start, I highly recommend TTA.
The instructors were fantastic -...I started with ZERO tech knowledge. The Tech Academy (TTA) was a great place to learn the basics and get lots of hands on practice. I completed the curriculum for the Software Engineering and the Cyber Security Bootcamps. The Software Engineering was spectacular - it covered the basics of HTML, CSS, Python, C#, JavaScript, SQL Server, and a ton more. There is so much to learn out there, but if you don't know where to start, I highly recommend TTA.
The instructors were fantastic - they were available on weekdays until 7pm, and I took FULL advantage of that fact. But they were always helpful and friendly- I'm going to miss them now that I've finished. As someone who asks a LOT of questions, I couldn't imagine going through another institution where you get limited access to a support team. Being able to share your screen to quickly debug a problem was essential to my learning experience.
If you are considering the self taught route, but are A- someone who overthinks things and can get lost in details, B- someone who procrastinates, or C-someone who asks a lot of questions then I highly recommend a bootcamp with TTA. - AnonymousStudent • Online Game Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineMar 06, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Awesome bootcamp
The Tech Academy is one of the best platform for game development course. We all know, gaming industry is emerging very fast and have very exciting scope. Course material is awesome. Highly recommended for the student who want to establish themself in gaming industry. - AnonymousGraduate • PortlandNov 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The instructors and job support make it worthwhile
I'll start off with the people, because they are the key. There are a lot of free resources available for learning tech, but if you're a relative newbie like I was, the reason you'd want to invest in a program like this is all because of the guidance, focus, and clarity the instructors provide, potentially saving you a lot of time and energy.
The Tech Academy does a great job of recruiting instructors who are not just skilled in software development, but excellent teachers. It...I'll start off with the people, because they are the key. There are a lot of free resources available for learning tech, but if you're a relative newbie like I was, the reason you'd want to invest in a program like this is all because of the guidance, focus, and clarity the instructors provide, potentially saving you a lot of time and energy.
The Tech Academy does a great job of recruiting instructors who are not just skilled in software development, but excellent teachers. It's not an easy combination, and I hope they are well-paid, because they deserve it.
Whenever I needed help, whether it was during the classes itself, or afterward during job placement, I invariably found the staff of the Tech Academy to be available, knowledgable, understanding, and helpful.
The job placement program, and the job placement directors, were particularly fantastic. I can't emphasize enough how much more difficult the process of navigating the murky waters of job hunting would have been without their invaluable help.
The bottom line is, after attending the Tech Academy, I am much better equipped to tackle tech projects, even those I haven't had any training in, because I learned how to learn tech, and I also learn how to hunt for tech work, which is an entirely different skill.
The lectures themselves, and the articles, are well-written and well-delivered, but the UX of the website itself is surprisingly clunky, and could definitely use an update.
I did find certain aspects of my particular bootcamp curriculum a bit disappointing, as there was less time spent on some important skills than I had originally hoped, but I believe they may have actually made some changes since I graduated.
The live project was a highlight of the bootcamp, and in fact I wish that it was longer, or at least that the weekly stand-ups (short organizational meetings generally limited to between five and fifteen minutes long, sometimes referred to as morning roll-calls or daily scrums) were actually scheduled throughout the entire camp, rather than just two weeks.
One of the reasons that I chose the Tech Academy was because of the flexibility of being able to either study at home or in-person, and it is indeed extremely flexible.
I do recommend attending in-person when you can. The pandemic was still a big concern during much of my time studying at the Tech Academy, so I ended up mainly studying at home and I definitely wished I had more opportunities to talk to other students. No doubt that could have helped somewhat during the more challenging periods, and for a general sense of camaraderie. Obviously I'm not faulting the Tech Academy for this, but it's something to consider for future students.
The administrative team was great as well. I had some challenging circumstances during the bootcamp and they were very understanding and worked with me to find solutions.
If you are considering attending a tech bootcamp, I think the Tech Academy is a fine choice, but I would definitely recommend the instructor-supported courses if you can afford them. - AnonymousGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • OnlineNov 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Tech Academy do everything to make you succeed!
The journey from having little coding knowledge, to graduating the boot camp, to getting my first software developer job has been one of my hardest. But if you use all of the resources that the Tech Academy provides, you will get there. I am testament to that having just accepted a fantastic software developer job offer!
The instructors were always so helpful and if not available immediately to help you would get back to you within minutes.
The curriculum was great, covering a...The journey from having little coding knowledge, to graduating the boot camp, to getting my first software developer job has been one of my hardest. But if you use all of the resources that the Tech Academy provides, you will get there. I am testament to that having just accepted a fantastic software developer job offer!
The instructors were always so helpful and if not available immediately to help you would get back to you within minutes.
The curriculum was great, covering all the important tools and topics that you will use on the job. It also covered computer science concepts giving a well rounded education.
It was great having the support of the Job Placement team. It wasn't easy getting my first dev job but they were always there to pick me up, and to practice interviewing with etc.
All new terms were explained before watching a video which made understanding it much easier.
If you use everything The Tech Academy provides and are determined you will succeed just like myself! - AnonymousStudent • Self-Paced Data Science Boot Camp • OnlineNov 18, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great bootcamp
One of the best boot camps you will find out there. They are self paced meant for people with a job and the course ever easy to understand they make it for people that have no experience on it so everyone can understand it. You got the options to do it part time or full time. And there is always someone there willing to help you when you don’t understand a topic or an assignment. 10/10 recommend to everyone willing to put in the effort with them - AnonymousGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineNov 17, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Awesome Bootcamp experience
I was very happy with the instructors at the Tech Academy. Any time I needed help or was stuck on a certain checkpoint they always were responsive and took the time to help me with any questions I had. The curriculum is a little outdated as it doesn’t focus on react much at all.
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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The Tech Academy Alumni Reviews Summary
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.