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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.
I have no doubt that the Portland Tech Academy is the reason I am starting a new job with Salesforce on Monday. When I started, technology was a large, overwhelming field of information. I felt bombarded with opinions and potential directions to move: Should I learn Java right away? What about Ruby? I’ve heard Python is easy…
An argument I often hear against technology bootcamps is that the information is (mostly) available for free or f...
I have no doubt that the Portland Tech Academy is the reason I am starting a new job with Salesforce on Monday. When I started, technology was a large, overwhelming field of information. I felt bombarded with opinions and potential directions to move: Should I learn Java right away? What about Ruby? I’ve heard Python is easy…
An argument I often hear against technology bootcamps is that the information is (mostly) available for free or for a fraction of the cost of a bootcamp. I used to think that I could become a developer on my own, but I realized after a year of studying independently that I was nowhere closer to where I wanted to be than when I started. The Tech Academy provided a linear path forward, complete with projects, objectives, and checkpoints for me to step back and appreciate the progress I had made. In addition to giving me a clear direction, the Tech Academy provided me an opportunity to join a community, and to be held accountable for my studying time every week. I made more progress working with the Tech Academy’s specific curriculum in half a year than I could have in three years of independent study. The Tech Academy is also unique in that they were flexible and willing to work with my schedule, allowing me to make progress toward a new career while also keeping my day job. For me, this was invaluable, and the Tech Academy was the obvious bootcamp of choice in the Portland market.
Finally, while the program the Tech Academy offers is officially termed a ‘software developer bootcamp’, there are also many other careers that you can pursue after completing this program. I will be working as a customer success agent for developers, helping to debug code and recommend programming best practices. There are many companies out there looking for energetic coders to fill jobs outside of the software developer role, from QA to customer service to product management. For myself, I’m thankful that the Tech Academy has helped me land this new opportunity with such a large company, and I hope to continue growing as a software developer for my own side projects.
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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