skillcrush-logo

Skillcrush

Average Rating4.81
438 Reviews
3 Courses

Skillcrush is a woman-owned, independent, online coding & design school founded in 2012. Skillcrush offers both free and paid programs, including the self-paced Break Into Tech + Job Guarantee program, which prepares students for entry-level positions in front end development and design. Skillcrush is on a mission to empower career changers — with a special focus on women and BIPOC — with the technical skills they need to transition into higher-earning, more fulfilling and flexible careers in tech.

Students who enroll in the Break Into Tech program will have access to both the Front End Developer and Designer career tracks. The curriculum covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Github, visual design fundamentals, and more. Once students complete the technical skill building portion of the Break Into Tech (about 16-20 weeks), they receive 180 days of hands-on job search support including 1-on-1 and group coaching, and the opportunity to interview with Skillcrush employer partners.

Skillcrush is an open enrollment school, so no application is necessary. Skillcrush has trained over 20,000 students, and has an over 90% success rate of placing students in qualified jobs with an average time to get hired of 8-10 weeks.

Skillcrush offers tuition assistance for people who are unemployed, full-time students, and current or former military service members. Skillcrush encourages students to email hello@skillcrush.com to discuss payment options.

438 Skillcrush Reviews

Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews
Sort by
Filter by
  • Michelle
    Michelle
    Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    May 03, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Best Value on the Market

    This course has exceeded my expectations.  I had created a couple of wordpress sites on my own, but the end result didn't look very professional.  So I looked into free information and took some inexpensive courses.  I learned some, but when I got stuck, I was stuck.  SkillCrush is awesome because the design of the courses is very well thought out to get you from ground zero to web developer easily. Not only are the courses very high quality, but there are instructors that give you feedbac...

    Report
  • Debbie D
    Debbie D
    Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Apr 30, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    Break into Tech Blueprint

    I'm really enjoying the way this program is structured, the way the information is provided, and the support I receive from skillcrush and other learners. 

    I'm in my mid-50s and have been in Tech related jobs since the 80s. However, skills such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, were skills I never learned on the job. So, I'm taking a temporary retirement to learn these skills. Skillcrush courses are very achievable, and when I struggle, I have a great support network in the Slack group for ...

    Report
  • Karyn
    Karyn
    Web Developer/Designer • Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Apr 23, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    The logical explanation of code I was looking for

    I've been freelancing as a web developer and designer for the past two years trying to make do with free and cheap courses. I'd learned a lot, but unfortunately most of the coding classes I was taking tended to follow a "if you want it to look like this, then do this" type of logic that ended up in me having to memorize lists upon lists of properties and not understanding the relationship between them. 

    Then along came Skillcrush. I enrolled in their 10-day bootcamp and already I w...

    Report
  • Hillary
    Hillary
    Wordpress Developer Blueprint • Online
    Apr 14, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    WordPress Developer Blueprint Review

    Skillcrush is the best! The course material is comprehensive. I know I'm not being left with large gaps in my knowledge. I love that all the videos have a transcript attached which makes note writing a lot easier.

    I have taken other online coding courses where I was often left confused and with no one to turn to. With Skillcrush I know exactly where to go when I need help, and I get an (actually helpful) answer within minutes. Also the instructors are so nice!

    Report
  • Tamara
    Tamara
    Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Apr 12, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Skillcrush - Fun Coding and Worth It!

    I've managed to make it through the full set of modules in the HTML & CSS coding coursework and just need to get a domain name now.  It's impressive as I had no previous knowledge of coding and it seemed to be a big mystery to me to start with.  But, I highly rate the teaching style and engagement - learning always works when it is fun and you want to learn more and more and practice and practice...I'm managing the Break Into Tech Blueprint course whislt also doing a...

    Report
  • Taylor
    Taylor
    Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Apr 10, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Skillcrush review (so far)

    I do I recently became a stay at home mom needing a job. Then I found SkillCrush. After looking into it I finally decided to apply to the “Break Into Tech” Blueprint. 

    As a complete newbie to the tech industry it was a bit overwhelming to start, but the way the course is built, it really made it easy to learn. Furthermore the help given by all instructors is great, they are really there for you giving you insightful support. I have a long way to go, but I’m looking forward to the e...

    Report
  • Melania Szilagyi
    Melania Szilagyi
    Applicant • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Mar 28, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Break into the tech blueprint

    I’m really happy I found Skillcrush. The Instructors are amazing and helpful. The whole course is really good. They don’t gove you all the answers which is good, because you need to find it on your own or with their help so you can learn more things and practice. I highly recommend to everyone who wants to change carriers or want to learn some new skills. 😊

    Report
  • Mark
    Mark
    Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Mar 27, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Great Place to Learn

    After spending most of my career in sales, I decided I needed a change.  After extensive research I chose Skillcrush to learn the skills I would need.  The course work is self paced and appeals to a wide range of learning styles and skill levels.

    The staff is excellent in responding to questions quickly and effectively.  The counseling sessions are one on one and very informative.  

    Overall I love Skillcrush and can't wait until I can apply what I am learning to launch a ne...

    Report
  • Kitti
    Kitti
    Front End Developer Blueprint • Online
    Mar 06, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    excellent platform to learn

    I was a beginner when started to learn with skillcrush how to build a website. I enjoy learning with skillcrush a lot, it explains the learning material in details and many times, slowly step-by-step. I especially like that there are not only texts but also videos (in which the teacher really enjoys what she does! [plus point] I appreciate very much that the skillcrush staff answers my questions quickly, they really care about the students. I offer everyone skillcrush with pleasure!

    Report
  • Theodore Wonderlik
    Theodore Wonderlik
    Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Mar 06, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    Skillcrush is worth every penny so far

    Very reasonable pricing, supportive instructors, easy to follow lessons. You really can't go wrong with Skillcrush!

    Report
  • Lauren W.
    Lauren W.
    Student • Student • (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Mar 04, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    Skillcrush is great!

    I started my tech-journey in another online coding bootcamp but it wasn't what I needed, so I decided to switch to Skillcrush. It provides a great teaching platform that includes videos, quizes, and course work that educates me in the way I learn best. The Skillcrush Slack community is great for connecting with fellow students and mentors who can help solve the tough questions. Overall I am really enjoying learning coding and highly recommend Skillcrush!

    Report
  • Lacey Hochleutner, from Colorado
    Lacey Hochleutner, from Colorado
    (2) Front End Developer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) • Online
    Feb 21, 2018
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance
    N/A

    SkillCrush is the best!

             I come from absolute ZERO tech background. I'm currently working working full time, but learning to code in the evenings (classes are about 2-3 weeks, but its 'work at your own pace'). So far, I just completed the first course, "Skillcrush 101." That included learning HTML and CSS and coding my first website (and launching it this last week) all in about two months for me. I am so surprised that I am learning these new skills so easily through the SkillCrush moduels. It is cha...

    Report

Skillcrush Alumni Outcomes

Recent Skillcrush News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated May 31, 2024
This May, training programs and nonprofits helping women, people of color, low-wage workers, and nonbinary folks make career changes into tech received extra support from investors, philanthropists, and regional government organizations. Numerous grants are now available to Canadians looking to gain technical skills, and a cybersecurity bootcamp announced it is now offering college credit. At...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated December 29, 2023
2023 was a bit of a rollercoaster year! We’re rounding up the most impactful news we saw about coding bootcamps in 2023. Follow along as we highlight 2023’s top trends and break down the year’s biggest coding bootcamp acquisition, fundraises, and initiatives. Plus, we’re sharing our predictions for 2024 — from tech hiring to AI skills to bootcamp tuition financing! Course Report · 2023: T...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated March 30, 2023
Course Report · March 2023 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Happy Women’s History Month! This March on International Women’s Day, we hosted a live Q&A with four bootcamp alumnae to hear about their career changes into tech and their tips for other women considering pivoting into tech. Layoffs at big tech companies continued through March, but despite this turbulence, IT hiring prediction...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 27, 2023
In honor of International Women's Day this year, we hosted a Live Alumni Q&A featuring four women who broke into tech by attending bootcamps! The panel answered real questions from the audience like: What inspired these women to make a career change into tech – and why they chose bootcamps like General Assembly, Sabio, LearningFuze, and Skillcrush? What does mentorship look like for...
Rachel Meltzer
Rachel Meltzer
Updated May 10, 2024
Remote jobs are rapidly becoming more popular in nearly every industry, growing by over 173% in the past decade. This phenomenon is sweeping the US, Canda, and most of Europe as millennials demand a better work-life balance. Over 3% of US employees work from home at least half of the time, and over 5% of the US works full-time remote jobs. Whether you want to work from home, become a digita...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated January 29, 2016
There are so many options when it comes to learning to code online (we have 35 online schools just on Course Report)! From bootcamps to self-guided resources to mentor-driven courses, it can be tough to navigate. So we were excited to join Randle from Skillcrush for a webinar to talk all about choosing the right online coding bootcamp and then being really successful once you're in. And now w...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 09, 2015
If you're a recent coding bootcamp graduate (or you're learning to code), you're probably already thinking about how to land your first developer job. A killer resume and LinkedIn will be crucial to getting interviews. But what should you be including (and what should you absolutely leave off)? Do you emphasize your bootcamp projects or your past work experience? And what goes into a grea...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 16, 2024
Most immersive bootcamps are less than six months and many offer part-time or asynchronous flex options, allowing parents to balance childcare and work commitments with learning to code. But as a mom thinking about a code school, what should you consider before taking the plunge? We've rounded up insights and tips from 18 moms (who are successful graduates of bootcamps like Flatiron School, T...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 25, 2015
Christine Oskison had a degree in counseling psychology before taking on the role of stay-at-home mom to raise her children outside of Philadelphia. She became interested in web design and development as a creative pursuit, and Christine found Skillcrush when she searched for coding programs tailored to women. Now having completed the Skillcrush Web Development Blueprint, and in the middle ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated March 10, 2015
Jamie Raymond was using her degree in Graphic Design at a startup job in New York City, but realized that working with front-end web development was the most thrilling part of her job. Jamie chose to do an online course and was impressed by Skillcrush’s commitment to teaching women. She had a successful 10-day trial with Skillcrush and took both the Web Developer Blueprint and the Web Desig...
Kelli Orrela
Kelli Orrela
Updated February 19, 2015
Maybe you chose an online program to learn to code because you work full-time and need a flexible schedule. Or maybe you were looking for a lower-cost option. Or you didn’t want to re-locate but still wanted the chance to work with classmates and instructors from around the world. Whatever the reason, now that you’ve made your choice, you want to make sure you get the most out of your onl...
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 thei...

Skillcrush Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 400+ Skillcrush alumni reviews on Course Report, the school is highly regarded for its comprehensive and self-paced online courses in web development and design. Students consistently praise the engaging curriculum, supportive instructors, and the responsive feedback system. One reviewer says "Skillcrush creates a welcoming and empowering space for women looking to break into tech. The inclusive atmosphere and tailored support make it an ideal choice for women seeking a career change." However, a few reviews suggest that the program's self-paced nature might not suit those who prefer a more structured learning environment.
Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.8
Curriculum
4.8
Job Assistance
4.4
Write A Review
More Information
Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
FAQs

How much does Skillcrush cost?

Skillcrush costs around $2,999. On the lower end, some Skillcrush courses like (3) UI/UX Designer Track (Break Into Tech + Get Hired Program) cost $2,499.

Where does Skillcrush have campuses?

Skillcrush teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Skillcrush worth it?

Skillcrush hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 438 Skillcrush alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skillcrush on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Skillcrush legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 438 Skillcrush alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skillcrush and rate their overall experience a 4.81 out of 5.

Does Skillcrush offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

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

You can read 438 reviews of Skillcrush on Course Report! Skillcrush alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skillcrush and rate their overall experience a 4.81 out of 5.

Is Skillcrush accredited?

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

Get Free Bootcamp Advice

Sign up for our newsletter and receive our free guide to paying for a bootcamp.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive email marketing from Course Report.

Get Matched in Minutes

Just tell us who you are and what you’re searching for, we’ll handle the rest.

Match Me