The Tech Academy
Average Rating4.83
419 Reviews
39 Courses
The Tech Academy is a trade school headquartered in Portland, Oregon that offers full-time and part-time bootcamps online and in-person at their Portland campus. The Tech Academy offers part-time and full-time bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, front-end development, tech marketing, and tech sales. The immersive experience aims to create well-rounded technology professionals, and also gives students the option to take the course at their own pace. There are also no set starts dates or rigid scheduling. Students can enroll at any time, study from home, and choose whatever study schedule they would like.
The Tech Academy’s bootcamps cover topics including computer science fundamentals, programming basics, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Python, Bootstrap, jQuery, React.js, project management, Agile, Scrum, MVC, version control, Java, and more. Each bootcamp also includes a Live Project, where students gain real-life experience to add to their resume as well as job placement assistance.
None of The Tech Academy's bootcamps require any tech background or experience. To apply, applicants need to take an IQ test with logic-based questions (to ensure applicants can read, write and perform basic math), followed by an admissions interview.
The final part of every The Tech Academy bootcamp is the Job Placement Course which covers interviewing skills, resume writing, where to find tech jobs, and gives students access to job placement staff who assist students in landing technical positions.
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Cody HarrisGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • OnlineFeb 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceHard work and a feeling of achievement
Very helpful instructors and the curriculum and pace were spot on for someone working a full time job and doing late night studying.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Feb 11, 2022
Thanks, Cody! Congrats on completing the program, we know it's a big commitment, and you made it happen!- Tama MoorsGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Salt Lake CityJan 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Better experience than I dreamed of
The Tech Academy combines a group of diligent, thoughtful, and genuine instructors with a curriculum that is very easy to understand and challenging at the same time. I will recommend this school to anyone interested in learning software development but doesn't have any prior knowledge of the field.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Jan 11, 2022
Thanks for the review, Tama! Congratulations on finding a new career path! - Jacob DrawhornGraduate • PortlandDec 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Developer boot camp graduate
I really enjoyed studying here!Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 23, 2021
We were glad to have you, Jacob! Best of luck in all your future endeavors! - MarquezOnline Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) • PortlandNov 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good, but not great
I had a great experience with The Tech Academy. The only reason I say it was good and not great is because I took their cybersecurity course, which from my understanding is fairly new for them. It seemed to have more of a web development focus. Overall, TTA is amazing. The instructors are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to anyone, especially beginners who know nothing about technology.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 06, 2021
Hey Marquez,
We appreciate the feedback and the high rating! You are correct that we started offering the cyber security course recently. While we are confident that it is a well-rounded course for our students, we would love more details on what we might do better in the future. Feel free to contact us at outreach@learncodinganywhere.com - Stephen PSoftware Engineer • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineNov 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Bootcamp!!!
THis was a wonderful expeience, though challenging. The staff here a supestars. And this school wants you to complete the course. I would surely recommend this school to everyone wanting to learn coding. Or further their education.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 10, 2021
You're a superstar! Thanks so much for the kind words Stephen. :-D - Moise NGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineNov 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Developer
Wow, great experience; I love every single time during my Bootcamp. Best teacher and they really help you achieve your goals. After I graduated, I almost give up but the job placement mentor really helps me a lot and prepare me to get my dream job.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 10, 2021
Thanks so much for the positive review Moise! Glad to hear you quickly found a job in tech! - Ariel RodriguezStudent • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (part-time) • OnlineSep 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
I’m a recent graduate from The Tech Academy’s C# and .NET boot camp. I must say my experience was positive. I enrolled in this boot camp to enhance my technical skills and to get some official documentation for my resume to back up the skills I had already self-taught. I did all my learning remotely and in between my work schedule.
The Tech Academy coursework is up to par with the current job market. The background education they give at the start of the course was very helpful a...I’m a recent graduate from The Tech Academy’s C# and .NET boot camp. I must say my experience was positive. I enrolled in this boot camp to enhance my technical skills and to get some official documentation for my resume to back up the skills I had already self-taught. I did all my learning remotely and in between my work schedule.
The Tech Academy coursework is up to par with the current job market. The background education they give at the start of the course was very helpful as it guides you through basic computer science fundamentals. The curriculum is designed to be relatable, in-depth, and comprehensive. The instructors were responsive and helpful when I reached out. Once you finish the coursework, they have a job placement course where they prepare you to get your foot into the tech industry. - Thomas CurleyData/Web Developer • Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineAug 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Tech Academy created an opportunity of a lifetime
Right from the start, there are people that are working with you the entire way and want you to succeed, from their recruitment staff to the staff that you eventually work with in Job Placement, they're all so attentative. With this course being paced by you and you alone, it leaves plenty of room for error, but thanks to the structure of the bootcamp, the instructors that keep up with you, and the constant communication between you and them, it's made so much more managable. They've tak...Right from the start, there are people that are working with you the entire way and want you to succeed, from their recruitment staff to the staff that you eventually work with in Job Placement, they're all so attentative. With this course being paced by you and you alone, it leaves plenty of room for error, but thanks to the structure of the bootcamp, the instructors that keep up with you, and the constant communication between you and them, it's made so much more managable. They've taken an approach to teaching students from the ground up, starting with things like, what is the internet and how does it work, and even going so far as to do the same about your computer. Using things like this helps give an extremely well-rounded knowledge no matter which bootcamp you end up taking, and makes approaching the harder concepts much less intimidating. On my C# and .NET Bootcamp I first learned Python, HTML, CSS, and Javascript, so that they can prepare you and introduce you to webf applications with a good foundation, and because of that good foundation, finding a job was even easier than if I had went through a more narrowly-scoped bootcamp because it opened up far more doors than just working with C# and ASP.NET. I can't thank everyone here enough for the opportunity they've helped me create for myself, and look forward to seeing many others succeed in the same way. - Will BennettStudent • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineMar 31, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A great approach to learning something complex
I wanted to write a quick review of my experience with the Tech Academy so far. I am very happy with the approach that they've taken, which is one of laying in very basic concepts which are gone over and over and added to at a very appropriate speed. I found the explanations of concepts I previously struggled with to be very simple and they actually got me to the point of understanding.
An example would be the binary and hexadecimal number systems. Wow, when I write those words, e...I wanted to write a quick review of my experience with the Tech Academy so far. I am very happy with the approach that they've taken, which is one of laying in very basic concepts which are gone over and over and added to at a very appropriate speed. I found the explanations of concepts I previously struggled with to be very simple and they actually got me to the point of understanding.
An example would be the binary and hexadecimal number systems. Wow, when I write those words, even just the words sound daunting, but after the explanations, you really get it and the importance of these ideas becomes clear when you get to the point of actually writing code.
Writing code, even if the code you write actually works, is sort of a dead end if you can't understand why or how the code is working. You need to understand it all conceptually so that you can "think with the data" and not be a robot. And this last paragraph I've written here pretty much sums it up. I am starting to be able to think with the information I'm learning and utilize it in a creative way, and I'm certain that as I move along with my studies this ability will grow more and more. I'm very excited to continue in something that I now have confidence in learning about, which is going to be a a great enhancement to my ability to survive in this world, AKA getting a job and career in the tech industry. Many thanks!
- Joseph OmalleyStudent • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineMar 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
My Experience At The Tech Academy (as a currently enrolled student)
My experience thus far with The Tech Academy's Software Developer Bootcamp
I started looking for a Bootcamp whilst still in high school as I would be graduating early and wanted to jump right into a post secondary option. I wanted to enter a dignifying field without the outrageous student debt, and pointless electives of college. I found that coding a was a perfect choice for me. Not only is it one the highest demand and fastest growing positions as of now,...My experience thus far with The Tech Academy's Software Developer Bootcamp
I started looking for a Bootcamp whilst still in high school as I would be graduating early and wanted to jump right into a post secondary option. I wanted to enter a dignifying field without the outrageous student debt, and pointless electives of college. I found that coding a was a perfect choice for me. Not only is it one the highest demand and fastest growing positions as of now, but also a challenging and engaging one. To top it all off a college degree isn't exactly required to land a job, and you can learn the necessary skill set from a coding Bootcamp. Which lead me to my search for one. After hours and hours of searching and calling I read about an award winning Bootcamp named The Tech Academy. I called in and talked to one of their very friendly student admission's staff. She gave me confident and honest answers to my questions and was not pushy in the least bit. Eventually I decided this Bootcamp was right for me. The courses began with a brief intro and some history of The Tech Academy. It then went right into teaching the basics of computers and other greatly informative facts about history of computers. Even after the first couple of lessons I felt so much more knowledgeable on the subject. The following courses helped me understand some of the basics of building software and how to read binary. After getting a firm understanding of the fundamentals I immediately starting learning HTML and CSS. Then soon after the course had me learning JavaScript and SQL. In such a relatively short amount of time I've learned so much already. The staff at The Tech Academy are very responsive and approachable. If your looking into starting a Bootcamp I would highly recommend writing down some questions and giving them a call to learn more. From my personal experience I have 0 regrets and I am very glad I chose The Tech Academy.
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Joseph - Coredelle carlsenGraduate • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineMar 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Student
The Tech academy is truly an amazing school. They aren’t a school who is just gonna take your money and not care about you. Even online I felt like I had constant help from the teachers and they always got back to me as quick as possible. Then once You finish the classes they help you every step of the way to help you get into the job market. With the tech academy you truly feel that everyone there wants to help you succeed. - JasonDjango developer and QA Analyst • Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Salt Lake CityMar 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Best I've Seen
I joined the Tech Academy after reading the other positive reviews about it. I had already had coding experience, but I knew there was more I could learn, and The Tech Academy delivered. Not only did I get to learn 3 programming languages, but I also got to build projects to put on my portfolio, given experience to work in a tech environment, and was given the tools to be able to grow on my own post graduation! Overall, highly recommended for anyone who is either new to programming or wa...I joined the Tech Academy after reading the other positive reviews about it. I had already had coding experience, but I knew there was more I could learn, and The Tech Academy delivered. Not only did I get to learn 3 programming languages, but I also got to build projects to put on my portfolio, given experience to work in a tech environment, and was given the tools to be able to grow on my own post graduation! Overall, highly recommended for anyone who is either new to programming or wants to build the skills they already have.
The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes
70%
Employment Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
$45,000
Median Salary
95% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 5% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 158 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
| Employed in-field | 70.1% |
| Full-time employee | 70.1% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.0% |
| Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 0.0% |
| Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.0% |
| Not seeking in-field employment | 11.2% |
| Employed out-of-field | 2.8% |
| Continuing to higher education | 4.7% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 3.8% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 8.5% |
| Could not contact | 10.2% |
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
This is the 180-day employment breakdown. We continue to help our graduates beyond 180 days, and many more found employment beyond this time period.
Recent The Tech Academy News
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Updated March 04, 2024
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Updated November 05, 2024
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Imogen Crispe
Updated August 19, 2019
The Tech Academy is partnering with the US Air Force to train personnel in modern, in-demand technologies, so they are able to identify and solve problems using tech. We asked The Tech Academy Austin Dean, Trisha Saldanha, how this partnership came about, what the Air Force students are learning, and what the goals are for the students when they graduate. Find out about the Air-Force-spec...
Imogen Crispe
Updated April 09, 2019
Ben was an audio engineer but started to burn out working in the music industry. Friends suggested he try coding, and he discovered The Tech Academy’s self-paced coding bootcamp in Portland, OR. In six months, he changed careers, and now works at the school as an instructor and CTO! Ben tells us about the cross over between music and software engineering, why he loves teaching and working...
Lauren Stewart
Updated December 05, 2018
As The Tech Academy prepares to open a new campus in Austin, Texas, we sat down founders Jack & Erik to get the specifics. Read on to learn about the blended online coding bootcamp, why they’re excited to teach students in Austin, what companies are hiring developers in Austin, and what will stand out about the Austin Tech Academy campus in this rising tech hub.
Q&A
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Lauren Stewart
Updated August 14, 2018
The Tech Academy is expanding to Denver, and their new campus will be run by Cole Dixon, a former student and instructor who worked in tech for three years before returning to the school that jump-started his career! Cole tells us what the new campus at The Tech Academy is like, how students will interact with instructors and students from campuses in Portland and Seattle, and the compani...
Lauren Stewart
Updated March 16, 2018
After multiple degrees in geology, Alex Wong set out to become a petroleum geologist. But a crash in the oil market coincided with a change in Alex’s interests, and he started his journey into tech. Alex chose to learn programming in Seattle at The Tech Academy, and because The Tech Academy is self-paced, he’s on track to graduate soon. We check in to find out about his learning experienc...
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 03, 2024
What will your salary be after coding bootcamp? Coding bootcamps are judged almost entirely by their ability to find students high-paying jobs as web developers. Some schools release data about alumni jobs, others offer money-back job guarantees or deferred tuition, but how much are students earning when they graduate and how does their earning potential change as they gain experience? Every ...
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 21, 2020
From high school dropout to lead developer for a marketing agency at just 19; Temple Naylor took a huge risk and it paid off. He left school at 16, taught himself to code, then enrolled at The Tech Academy’s online coding bootcamp for a more structured learning environment, and to boost his professional skills. Temple tells us what it was like studying remotely with The Tech Academy, how hi...
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Updated February 07, 2020
Should I do a coding bootcamp? This is a question we hear all the time, and for good reason. As more coding bootcamps launch (not to mention the rising media coverage), you’re probably wondering, “should I jump on the bandwagon and learn to code?” A recent TechCrunch article implored you not to learn to code unless you’re ready to put in the work to be great, whereas President Obama wants e...
Imogen Crispe
Updated July 22, 2016
In 2014, Adam was working as a business trainer in the restaurant industry, but kept thinking about how much he enjoyed coding as a kid. After going through the software development program at The Tech Academy in Portland, Adam was hired as an instructor. Adam tells us about his path back to coding, the learning structure and curriculum at The Tech Academy, and why he finds teaching so exci...
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 20, 2015
Annandra Grace had an advancing career at an insurance company for 16 years, but was ready for a new challenge. She came across an ad for The Tech Academy while searching for jobs in tech and was immediately intrigued. After a campus visit that convinced both her and her brother, a self-taught programmer, she enrolled in the Portland .NET bootcamp. Now having completed the course at Tech Ac...
The Tech Academy Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 400+ alumni reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report, the school is highly praised for its comprehensive and practical Software Developer Bootcamp. Students consistently commend the hands-on experience, especially the live project component, knowledgeable instructors, and the supportive learning environment. One review captures this sentiment: "I gained a immense wealth of knowledge... The instructors were extremely helpful, especially during the live projects." However, some students mentioned the fast pace of the program and the need to dedicate significant time and effort to keep up.
Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.9
Curriculum
4.7
Job Assistance
4.9
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Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.
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FAQs
How much does The Tech Academy cost?
The Tech Academy costs around $14,000. On the lower end, some The Tech Academy courses like Self-Paced Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp cost $1,800.
What courses does The Tech Academy teach?
The Tech Academy offers courses like Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time), Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (part-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (full-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) and 35 more.
Where does The Tech Academy have campuses?
The Tech Academy has in-person campuses in Portland. The Tech Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is The Tech Academy worth it?
The data says yes! The Tech Academy reports a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $54,000 and 85% of The Tech Academy alumni are employed. The Tech Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 419 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is The Tech Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 419 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Does The Tech Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like The Tech Academy 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 The Tech Academy reviews?
You can read 419 reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report! The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Is The Tech Academy accredited?
We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.