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Claim Academy

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Claim Academy is a 3-month developer coding and software training bootcamp in St. Louis that offers 12-week to 20-week classes in full stack Java, C#/.NET, Javascript, and Cybersecurity analysis. Claim Academy is approved to operate by the State of Missouri Department of Higher Education to train IT professionals. Students can apply with with little to no programming experience, but should be prepared for an in-person or webcam interview, and should complete the Introduction to Java Course through Teachable before the first day of class.

Throughout the three-month bootcamp, students complete pair programming, work with mentors and instructors, and produce a coding final project, which they present to potential employers and other interested parties on demo day. New classes are offered every 6 weeks.

Upon graduation, the team at Claim Academy helps place graduates in companies as Full Stack Software Developers in Java and .Net software development. Claim Academy graduates have been hired into major companies like Daughtery Business Solutions, Carfax, Technology Partners, Centene Corporation, Clearent, and OneSpace.

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  • Alex Duncan
    Alex Duncan
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Feb 14, 2020
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    Great Experience

    Claim academy has fantastic instructors, especially Lamar who made our education fun and was always willing to help us individually. We learned a massive tech stack over 3 months. I had done some learning on my own prior to Claim but always seemed to hit a wall where I struggled to know what to do next. The things I learned at Claim academy helped me to move beyond that and feel I am ready for a job as a developer. I am currently still searching for a job and am still using Claims resour...
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  • John
    John
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Dec 20, 2019
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    Full Stack Java

    Claim Academy was a great experience!

     

    I chose to attend claim over other coding boot camps because of the results they advertised with respect to overal learning launching of a new career in the tech industry.  The content of the cirriculum gave me a great foundation from which I plan to build on.  The instructors are very knowleageable and more than patient.  

    Outside of the content, Claim Academy goes above and beyond to exmplain the process of job hunting...

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  • Steven B Goldman
    Steven B Goldman
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Dec 20, 2019
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    Great Full Stack Java Program

    Claim Acadey was a great experience and I learned so much over the course of the 12 weeks, it was amazing.  The instructors were great and always willing to stay late and help with anything I needed assistance with in understanding, as well as with the completion of any assignments/projects I was having difficulties with.  Half way thru the course I was offered a job that I took, Claim  personnel work with me to figure out how I would acomplish graduating. I graduate 12/20/19 and cou...

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  • Allan Njoroge
    Allan Njoroge
    Full Stack C#/.Net Developer • Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive

    What makes Claim Academy unique is what they do for us on the back-end, job searching and inviting companies to talk to us. Claim academy helped me achieve full stack development of the C#/.Net language. The teachers here are very skilled on what they were educating us on and were always available if we needed any help, the education that you will receive here is value. I would like to thank Praneeth and Eric the lead C# instructors for being for being my keys to my boar...

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  • Willy Kahindi
    Willy Kahindi
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    Claim Academy

    Claim Academy helped me immensely in my transition to a new carreer, from an aircraft mechanic in the Navy to a full stack C#/.Net developer. The course itself was tough in the begining forsure, but with patients, hardwork and with the help from great instructors like Praneeth Medari and Eric Ray, they made it easier for me to understand. They also helped with the preparation for interviews and resume writing, which boosted my confidence when i went to job interviews. Matthew Hook(Director...

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  • Dave L
    Dave L
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    A Fully Immersive Program

    The staff at Claim Academy are not joking when they say this is a fully immersive program. You will eat, sleep, and breath coding during the entire program. However, during this time, you will learn far more than most people would be able to learn otherwise.

    The days are long and you will likely eventually feel overwhelmed and frustrated. This happened at different points in the course for different members of my class. As difficult as you may find it, keep going. Show up every d...

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  • Tom Prindiville Jr.
    Tom Prindiville Jr.
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    A new and better way to learn

    Claim Academy is at the forefront of a new way to gain the knowledge required to become a Full Stack Java Developer. Three months at Claim Academy is cheaper than going to any college for 4+ years. While this program can change your life, that will only happen when you put in the time, effort, and will to learn throughout the program. As long as you are determined to do this and work hard, you can become a Developer too.

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  • Jeff Davis
    Jeff Davis
    Graduate • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    Start you new career pathe here!

    Very intense curriculum that will advance your life
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  • Daniel Ibrahim
    Daniel Ibrahim
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Online • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    Life Changing

    Claim Academy helped me change my life. Developers are in high demand in St. Louis and Claim Academy recognized that. They turn intelligent individuals into capable developers. Be prepared to thinks about coding for 12 straight weeks, and then forever more! Hard work and dedication pays off! 

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  • Seth Armbruster
    Seth Armbruster
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    Better than college

    Claim Academy has been a great experience. Its cheaper than college and it takes less time than college would have. Claim has very helpful instructors. Lamar and Hiram are very nice and very knowledgeable. If your determined and focused you can become a full stack developer in 3 months.

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  • Thomas Berkery
    Thomas Berkery
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Nov 08, 2019
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    Great experience

    Claim academy was certainly challenging but a great investment.  A lot of long days and hard work but in the end it paid off.  Besides the programming, the interview prep and resume writting assitance was a great resource.  Lamar, Harim, Tope, Ken...thanks for all your help and instruction along the way.

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  • Albert Futo
    Albert Futo
    Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Sep 27, 2019
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    Tremendous learning experience! I needed the time and help to get over the hump of Object Oriented thinking and update my skills and Claim Academy came through for me. They could use a little more structure but otherwise it was well organized and relevent to todays job market. 

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Claim Academy Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
99%
Graduation Rate
63,134
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Claim Academy, 99% graduated. 97% of graduates were job-seeking and 100% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $63,134. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 132 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee91.7%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.8%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Our demo day and hiring events are well attended by regional and local employers. Employers continue to hire more grads from Claim Academy with some having more than 9 alumni.
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

Recent Claim Academy News

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Updated July 01, 2024
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Claim Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.4
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4.6
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.5
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FAQs

How much does Claim Academy cost?

Claim Academy costs around $15,998. On the lower end, some Claim Academy courses like Full Stack C#/.Net Online cost $10,500.

What courses does Claim Academy teach?

Claim Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity Analyst Evening, Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive, Front-End Javascript Developer Immersive, Front-End Javascript - Evening and 5 more.

Where does Claim Academy have campuses?

Claim Academy has an in-person campus in St. Louis.

Is Claim Academy worth it?

The data says yes! In 2018, Claim Academy reported a 99% graduation rate, a median salary of $63,134, and 100% of Claim Academy alumni are employed.

Is Claim Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 188 Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.41 out of 5.

Does Claim Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Claim Academy accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Claim Academy reviews?

You can read 188 reviews of Claim Academy on Course Report! Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.41 out of 5.

Is Claim Academy accredited?

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