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Thinkful

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Thinkful, a Chegg service, provides every adult learner with a pathway to a rewarding career. This online bootcamp offers fast-paced, career-focused programs in Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, and Technical Project Management. These programs are offered in part-time and full-time formats. Students commit 20-25 hours per week in the part-time format, and up to 60 hours in the full-time option. All programs include...

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  • Autumn
    Marketing Strategist • Portland
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    Jun 22, 2021
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    Thinkful UX/UI Design Flex

    I took part in Thinkful's UX/UI Design Flex program from September 2020-June 2021. 

    It was a weird time to take on a new project with the pandemic, my home state being on fire and being job limbo. In spite of the word seemingly to be ending I decided to move forward with my plans to take this course. 

    Overall I had a great experience. I'm not a school person and usually stray away from things that are structured. This program was the perfect balance of structure and ability...
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  • Marie
    Data Analytics Flex • Online
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    Jun 18, 2021
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    Great experience overall for a career pivoter

    For someone that is completely new to tech, I think I did pretty well. Yes, it’s not easy but that is part of the struggle and it’s up to you how you move forward. I chose the Data Flex program because I feel that I learn more when I read and do the exercises on my own. At time, I’d get stuck and I’ll go on the slack to seek guidance or wait for my mentor meeting. My mentor was amazing. He’s very knowledgeable of the industry and the school material. The only things that Thinkful struggl...
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  • Robert Coleman
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Immersion • Tampa
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    Jun 18, 2021
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    Data Analytics Flex

    Thinkful offered to let me take a course and only pay if I found a job.  I retired a couple of years ago as a software engineer.  I wanted to go back to work but also change my field a little.  The data analytics flex course allowed me to go at my own pace. The information was presented with lots of examples and gives a great foundation in excel, Tableau and Python.  I was very impressed.  I was offered a job 2 weeks after I graduated.  Well worth the time spent.
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  • Shehneela Arshi
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    Jun 17, 2021
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    Data Analytics Immersion Program

    I just graduated from Thinkful and I had an absolutely fantastic experience overall. Starting from no experience in SQL, Python or Tableau, I am now confident enough to try and attempt projects on my own. Like any other boot-camp, it is a given that you will not have the complete knowledge of the subject that you are studying but the important thing is that you leave with a solid foundation that allows you to build on it and that is what I have. The instructors and the career guides are ...
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  • Stephanie Gomez
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    Jun 16, 2021
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    Data Analytics

    Thinkful is a great way to jumpstart your career in the tech world. It opens you up to opportunities and the modules are easy to understand. I received the help I needed when I got stuck and learned the skills needed to be valuable to employers. I was able to get out of my dead end job and am excited for what the future holds. 
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  • Anthony
    Growth Marketing Manager • Washington
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    Jun 12, 2021
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    Would recommend if you're starting at basics

    If you're starting out and you don't know anything about Vlookups, Match Index, or Joins, this is perfect. If you're slightly familiar this will give you a formalized training. The mentors are super professional and 
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  • Armend Pashtriku
    Data Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Immersion • New York City
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    Jun 10, 2021
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    Data Analyst

    Overall, a great course to get the base understanding of data analyst skills you'll need to use on the job. 
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  • Tiarah K.
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    Jun 08, 2021
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    I would recommend!

    A little over a week ago, I completed the Immersive UX/UI program at Thinkful. The program is intensive; there was a lot of information to take in in five months; nevertheless, they were willing to work with me based on my situation. Thinkful's support and the academic team are fantastic; they understand that life is full of unpredictable events, and they were willing to support me based on my situation. My family and I are deeply affected by COVID-19, my ASM, mentor, and the academic te...
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  • Melissa D.
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    Jun 07, 2021
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    UX Design Grad

    I recently completed the UX Design Immersion program. I'm really glad I did it, though I am still looking for a job (I just graduated 2 weeks ago - why I left the job Assistance as N/A, though they do seem to have a great assistance program from what I can tell.) Some other students in my cohort were already interviewing/landed roles before graduation but they tended to have some background in design already. I think this program is a great way to get into UX and really teaches you every...
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  • Daniel Renfro
    Daniel Renfro
    Graduate • Engineering Immersion • Online
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    Jun 07, 2021
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    Engineering Immersion Program Gratduate

    I recently graduated from Thinkful in March of 2021. My experience with Thinkful was for sure a mixed bag of some amazing experiences and then several regrettable situations. I had heard about Thinkful from a friend who had been through their program 3 years before. He raved about the mentorship and the pair-programming that happened through the program to help you learn software development. The mentor assigned to me was AMAZING. He went above and beyond to serve and help me survive a v...
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  • Anya
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    Jun 05, 2021
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    Changed my career track

    I graduated from the Immersion Software Engineering program a month ago. Overall, the course was paced very quickly and, unless you have prior experience with code, prepare to spend the majority of your free time trying to dissect the material. The coursework is broken down into modules and, within each module, there is a checkpoint with an assessment (this is autograded for the most part) that will need to be completed. There are a few capstone projects which make good portfolio feature...
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  • Todd Martin
    Data Specialist
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    Jun 05, 2021
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    Data Analytics Flex

    Excellent course, helped me get hired amidst a flattened economy.
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Thinkful Alumni Outcomes

78%
Employment Rate
0%
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$60,450
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100% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 0% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 9 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field77.8%
Full-time employee77.8%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment0.0%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field22.2%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
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Thinkful Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on over 900 Thinkful reviews on Course Report, Thinkful is highly regarded for its immersive and effective programs, particularly in software development and UX/UI design. Students appreciate the knowledgeable instructors, supportive mentors, and practical curriculum. A student expressed, "My mentor and Academic Success Manager were the reason it was worth it."​​ However, some reviews highlight underwhelming aspects, such as course content that does not justify the cost and can be found online for free​​.
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FAQs

How much does Thinkful cost?

Thinkful costs around $13,475. On the lower end, some Thinkful courses like Digital Marketing Flex cost $4,600.

What courses does Thinkful teach?

Thinkful offers courses like Data Analytics Flex, Data Science Flex, Digital Marketing Flex, Engineering Flex and 2 more.

Where does Thinkful have campuses?

Thinkful teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Thinkful worth it?

The data says yes! In 2019, Thinkful reported a 0% graduation rate, a median salary of $60,450, and 78% of Thinkful alumni are employed. Thinkful hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 917 Thinkful alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Thinkful on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Thinkful legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 917 Thinkful alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Thinkful and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Does Thinkful offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Thinkful 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 Thinkful reviews?

You can read 917 reviews of Thinkful on Course Report! Thinkful alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Thinkful and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.

Is Thinkful accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Thinkful doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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