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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.

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  • Angelica
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    Web Development • San Francisco
    Dec 16, 2016
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    Great Experience

    I graduated in October of 2016. As for my time here this was an amazing life changing experience. Not only have I become monumentally better at coding, I have made great friends along the way.

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  • Jane Kim
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    Developer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 05, 2016
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    Dev Bootcamp, Chicago

    I graduated from Dev Bootcamp in Chicago over a year ago and since then, it’s been an incredible journey.

    After graduation, I kept in contact with a core group of friends and it’s been great to see each of us embark on completely unique paths. One friend started out her career in a Python shop, but decided to combine her love of teaching and community to become an instructor at Dev Bootcamp. Another friend built a prototype of an app at a hackathon, which led her to ...

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  • FJ Collins
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    Student • Web Development • New York City
    Dec 02, 2016
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    DBC Gave Me the Experience and Knowledge I Needed!

    Dev Bootcamp is an amzing experience for people who are changing careers or do not have the time or money to go to a traditional CS degree school. Not only will they give you the tools and knowledge to succeed in the programming industry, they will open your mindset to make you a more successful individual. If you are dedicated, determined and have the passion to learn how to code, DBC is right for you. Their Engineering Empathy program will teach you to trust yourself and learn to work wi...

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  • Dan D
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    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 02, 2016
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    Great way to learn development

    Coming from a background in educaiton, I have to say the pedagogy at DBC is the reason I wanted to go in the first place and it's the reason I reccomend you attend!

     

    Research shows that they best way to retain information is to work on projects and DBC's whole curriculum is just that! Actually, I take that back... Dev Bootcamp doesn't ONLY focus on code; they truly teach the 'whole student' by having additional curriculum called "Engineering Emphathy" that tackles big ...

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  • eask
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    Web Development • Chicago
    Nov 30, 2016
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    Unregulated

    Instructors are rarely, if ever, regulated and given the authority to make executive decisions on a whim.  Expect to operate in an environment similar to your high school social scene.  Educationally, if you go anywhere else, your return will be significantly greater.  Unless you want to (possibly) be forced back through the 'gauntlet' of the worst nightmares of your high school career, attend a different bootcamp.  Again, completely unregulated with regards to instructors.

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  • Roy J Melton
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    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Nov 29, 2016
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    Solid way to learn to code.

    It's an intense but supportive environment. Expect to put in long days if you want to get the most out of it, but the focus on pair-programming really sets you up to learn a lot on any given day. I was sceptical about the pairing before I started but I converted to it very quickly. It really is a great way to ensure that everyone learns all of the material at the required pace.

    The curriculum is very well-planned but it moves quickly. Most people will have stretches where they fe...

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  • John
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    Student • Web Development • San Francisco
    Nov 20, 2016
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    My thoughts about this program

    Devbootcamp was good before, that is the fact. Up until Kaplan bought devbootcamp, everything fall apart. I am not saying Kaplan is a bad company, it is a good company. It is just not as good as my peers told me as before( 2012-2015). 

    First of all, during phase 0, I thought we were supposed to get some feedback on the homework. None received. The phase 0 instructor seems to just get everyone through phase 0 without asking too many questions. I feel like asking question isn&...

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  • Tom
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    Graduate • Web Development • Austin
    Nov 05, 2016
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    An Amazing Experience

    Dev Bootcamp really was a life changing experience. If you are looking to become a web developer in 19 weeks, this program will really help you.

    First off, do your research and make sure you really want to get into web development. Do you enjoy solving complex problems and troubleshooting errors? If you do, you'll be fine. Otherwise, you'll want to look into a different profession. 

    The first half of the program is remote and allows you to continue working as you learn ...

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  • Unemployed
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    Unemployed • Web Development • Chicago
    Nov 03, 2016
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    The Most Brutally Honest Review

    This is the most brutally honest review, and remember the truth is usually ugly. To start off there are 3 harsh truths I had to learn:

    1. They say they can teach anyone to code. No, they cannot. I don't even have to explain it - just think about that logically.  Think about the different types of people in your life, with their varying personalities, interests, and intelligence. Can you honestly say they can ALL learn to code? in a few weeks? And if you need any further proof, ye...

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  • Brad Lindgren
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    Java Developer • Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Sep 21, 2016
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    Graduate - DBC Chicago

    Good experience. I was struggling to learn how to write code on my own for about two years before attending DBC. I definitely learned things at DBC that I never could have figured out on my own. DBC is great in that regard. Also, the instructors are all very knowledgable and helpful. The overall environment is positive and encouraging.

    The only complaint I have about DBC is that I believe the average starting salary they advertise is higher than what companies are current willing...

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  • james smith
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    unemployed • Student • Web Development • New York City
    Sep 01, 2016
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    former student -- lack of prospects after

    I graduated 5 months ago and close to no one in my cohort has a fulltime job. This seems to mostly be the norm in NYC. The experience was fine but I only really did it to get employed. I would recommend if you have another job or if you do not have the financial ability to dedicate close to 6 months after the fact to look elsewhere. Close to all of the bootcamps teach ruby on rails and it is no longer the most popular framework. You will just basically be applying to a ton of positions tha...

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  • Christyn Budzyna
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    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Aug 31, 2016
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    Student

    Overall, I'm really happy that I took the plunge and enrolled in Dev Bootcamp.  I learned an insane amount of material in a short period of time.  It was exhausting but also pretty cool to test the limits of my learning capacity, and I realized that I was capable of a lot more than I realized.  I lucked out and got great teachers during my time (Iuilia, Sam, and Pan), and was also part of a cohort that was more than 50% women.  I felt supported at DBC by my classmates, mentors, and teacher...

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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.

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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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