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Dev Bootcamp

Average Rating4.33
153 Reviews
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As of July 17, 2017, Dev Bootcamp is no longer accepting applications. Founded in 2012, Dev Bootcamp is a short-term, immersive 18-week software development program (9 weeks part-time remote, 9 weeks onsite immersive, with career prep integrated throughout). Dev Bootcamp’s mission is to transform lives by teaching people of all backgrounds the technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills used in software development through a responsive instructional model.

Graduates of the program are agile in Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and database systems such as SQL and PostgreSQL. Students also learn how to approach challenges like developers, how to optimize their learning, and then apply those techniques to pick up new skills or languages required in the field. The Dev Bootcamp curriculum is informed by employers and students with the aim of preparing graduates for the current job market.

Graduates work for a range of companies from startups, to mid-size and Fortune 500 companies in industries including tech, fashion, finance, education, travel, and media. Dev Bootcamp currently has six campuses operating in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Austin.

153 Dev Bootcamp Reviews

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Sep 04, 2015
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    Solid course with more polished curriculum structure

    Experience can vary depends on the location and the time you attended the school (some times the school has more junior instructors than other etc.) But overall they are among one of the most structured curriculum I have seen and they really put an emphasis on engineering empathy which I consider to be very important going through such a demanding time both school wise and personal wise.

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  • Disa Johnson
    Disa Johnson
    Owner • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 03, 2015
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    Ruby on Rails

    I wanted to learn Rails. This was a great way to go fast!

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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 03, 2015
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    Amazing course that allowed me to take minimal programming skills and after 9 weeks turn it into a career!

    I attend Dev Bootcamp (DBC) after having bounced around unfulfilling  jobs after completing my Master’s Degree.  I had gotten a small taste of programming in my coursework previous and had tried to expand that knowledge on my own with little success.  I had heard of DBC when it was established in San Fransisco and was ecstatic to learn there was a Chicago branch.  I immediately put in my application and after a series of interviews I...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Chicago
    Sep 03, 2015
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    DevBootcamp (Chicago)

    Great program. It was a lot of hard work but very rewarding and prepared me well for a job in Software Development. They provide a good full stack education so that regardless of if you want to go into front end, full stack or backend software development, you will have a solid foundation with which to get a job and continue your education in the workforce. The differentiatior in my decision making process was the more well rounded education that DBC offers and the universally positive rev...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Jun 16, 2015
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    Awesome well rounded bootcamp

    Bootcamp focuses mainly on Ruby and Rails, with a little bit of Javascript. Broken up into three phases you also get to extensively learn algorithms and logical thinking for 3 weeks building games like sudoku solvers, chess, boogle, and more. The professors are all superb, and the space is great. Free unlimited coffee, and career support after graduation.  

    On the other hand it is very expensive, and the job search is completely up to you. You also don't learn any J...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Jun 11, 2015
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    Superbly Superb

    DBC surpassed my expectations by leaps and bounds. I didn't expect the program to be drastically life changing in terms of overall growth, I thought that I would just learn how to code a bit. However, after going through it, I've met so many great people and learned significantly more than code (though we did learn quite a bit of it after all those super long days). I highly recommend the program if you want to learn and improve yourself in a supportive and positive envir...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • New York City
    Jun 10, 2015
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    Life changing

    Honestly. One of the best experiences of my life and just the thing I needed at the right time. It's not easy. It's intense. And honestly, it's not for everyone... But if you are willing to bust your ass and put in the work it can really really help you.
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  • Alex
    Alex
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Jun 10, 2015
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    Phenomenal Experience

    My time with Dev Bootcamp could not have been more impactful. Going into the program, with only marginal programming experience to speak of, I foremost sought to feel equipped. The experience I recieved easily surpassed that expectation. 
     

     

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development • New York City
    Jun 10, 2015
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    Awesome Experience

    This was a great experience. I remember before I started, all the research I was doing on bootcamps was so tiring. I heard good and bad things about all of them. Eventually I pulled the trigger and decided to go to DBC. I made an amazing decision. This place prepared me to create a project I've been dreaming about for 2 years. Very happy with the outcome. Can't reccomend this school enough to everyone I see.

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  • Debbie
    Debbie
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 25, 2015
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    My experience at Dev Bootcamp

    I had a great experience at Dev Bootcamp. I was both challenged and supported. Being new the tech industry, I was worried that I would experience a lot of prejudice as a woman. However, the school was so aware of the issue that it wasn't a problem. 

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 25, 2015
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    dev bootcamp

    A dev bootcamp
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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 21, 2015
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    Accelerate your journey to becoming a developer

    Attending Dev Bootcamp was the best decision I've ever made. It definitely changed the trajectory of my career as a developer. I am confident in the skills of technology and soft skills of empathy, and confident in being able to adapt to any other technology I need to pick up. The instructors are first rate. They care!

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Dev Bootcamp Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.3
Instructors
4.3
Curriculum
4.1
Job Assistance
3.9
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FAQs

How much does Dev Bootcamp cost?

Dev Bootcamp costs around $12,700.

What courses does Dev Bootcamp teach?

Dev Bootcamp offers courses like Web Development.

Where does Dev Bootcamp have campuses?

Dev Bootcamp has in-person campuses in Austin, Chicago, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Is Dev Bootcamp worth it?

Dev Bootcamp hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 153 Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Dev Bootcamp legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 153 Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp and rate their overall experience a 4.33 out of 5.

Does Dev Bootcamp offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Dev Bootcamp 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 Dev Bootcamp reviews?

You can read 153 reviews of Dev Bootcamp on Course Report! Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp and rate their overall experience a 4.33 out of 5.

Is Dev Bootcamp accredited?

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

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