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Viking Code School

Average Rating4.62
27 Reviews
2 Courses
Viking Code School offers a full-time, 12-week full-stack JavaScript online program, and a part-time Flex Program teaching full-stack JavaScript or Ruby on Rails. Viking Code School trains novice-to-intermediate programmers to become full-stack developers. The Immersive Program is a 12-week online program that helps serious students become full-stack JavaScript web developers. These cohorts are limited to carefully selected students who work together throughout the pr...
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  • Melissa
    Melissa
    Jan 05, 2018
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    Raised prices, out of my reach!

    Since they were aquired by Thinkful, the flex program is too expensive! It used to be a fair amount but $1500 a month!? How can I afford that living where I live. It's out of my reach now. Greedy.

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  • Harry Khan
    Harry Khan
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    Nov 19, 2016
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    BAIT AND SWITCH

    So I had a skype call with Eric, and to be honest he is a nice enough guy, intelligent, and knows what he's doing.

    However what I didn't like about him was the bait and switch tactics.

    VCS is heavily promoted as being "tuition-deferred"...in fact they show up at the top of almost all the searches.

    However during the call, he was heavily pressuring me into taking the "non-deferred" option...which is USD 13,800 paid upfront.

    I was shocked by this as NO...

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Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated November 01, 2022
Since the first bootcamp acquisition in June 2014, we ve seen several coding bootcamps get acquired by a range of companies from for-profit education companies (Capella Education), to co-working companies (WeWork), and other coding bootcamps ( Thinkful + Bloc )! With rapid market growth in the bootcamp industry, for-profit education companies are taking note. These acquisitions and consolidations should come as no surprise, and some have been very successful, with schools ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated April 22, 2015
Erik Trautman is no stranger to coding bootcamps; he's a graduate of App Academy , creator of open-source learn-to-code site The Odin Project, and now founder of Viking Code School , the first fully online coding bootcamp that is 100% accountable to student outcomes. We catch up with Erik about Viking Code School and find out why (and how) he's offering a job guarantee to graduates of the online programming bootcamp. Why did your team decide that Job Placement was an important ...
Harry Hantel
Harry Hantel
Updated October 08, 2019
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Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 14, 2014
Online, mentored coding bootcamps offer convenience and structure without forcing you to quit your job or move to a new city. But not all online programs were created equally, so which one is right for you? We'll learn from alumni at each online coding bootcamp, ready to answer your questions about their experience during class, how they found mentorship and community online, and how their careers have skyrocketed afterwards. Which online bootcamp is best for you? Have questions ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 07, 2014
Erik Trautman attended App Academy in San Francisco, then created The Odin Project, a free online resource for students learning to be developers. After talking with students who needed more support in their online journey to code, Erik recently launched the Viking Code School , a selective online program complete with instructors and plenty of team work. We talk to Erik about his innovative model and how he's recreating the in-person bootcamp experience in an online ...
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Viking Code School Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.6
Instructors
4.6
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.4
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Accepts GI Bill
FAQs

How much does Viking Code School cost?

Viking Code School costs around $11,800.

What courses does Viking Code School teach?

Viking Code School offers courses like Viking Full Stack Web Application Engineering FLEX, Viking Full Stack Web Application Engineering IMMERSIVE.

Where does Viking Code School have campuses?

Viking Code School teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Viking Code School worth it?

Viking Code School hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 27 Viking Code School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Viking Code School on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Viking Code School legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 27 Viking Code School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Viking Code School and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.

Does Viking Code School offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Viking Code School 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 Viking Code School reviews?

You can read 27 reviews of Viking Code School on Course Report! Viking Code School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Viking Code School and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.

Is Viking Code School accredited?

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

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