The Tech Academy
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.
419 The Tech Academy Reviews
Caleb BlackFront End Web Developer • Graduate • In-Person Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandNov 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceFront End Web Development Bootcamp
Being new to the vast world of I.T. this course was proficient in getting me up to speed for my new career. The balance between professional acquaintances and a thorough education was an outstanding balance which was motivating and driven. I feel well prepared for my future in I.T. and have absolutely no regrets that I took this course.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Nov 24, 2020
Thanks for the great review Caleb!- Patrick NorthJr. Software Dev. • Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandSep 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C#/.NET Developer Bootcamp Remote
I scheduled to attend The Tech Academy March 23rd of 2020, saved up my money, and put my two weeks in at my job to spend 6 months off before the COVID pandemic happened. It was coincidental timing with my plans but worked out in my favor. I moved out to a small town in North Florida and immersed myself in the curriculum. I spent 40+ hours a week studying remotely and pushing myself to take in as much as I could during my work hiatus. It was totally worth it. The lessons were informative ...I scheduled to attend The Tech Academy March 23rd of 2020, saved up my money, and put my two weeks in at my job to spend 6 months off before the COVID pandemic happened. It was coincidental timing with my plans but worked out in my favor. I moved out to a small town in North Florida and immersed myself in the curriculum. I spent 40+ hours a week studying remotely and pushing myself to take in as much as I could during my work hiatus. It was totally worth it. The lessons were informative and the instructors were attentive. Any questions I've had before, during and after my attendance to the school were addressed quickly and professionally. I recommend this school to anyone who is considering becoming a software developer. With the help of Samantha from job placement, this course, and two months of job hunting, I landed a job at a major bank and am currently pushing myself to learn more because of the curriculum and personalities from The Tech Academy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 18, 2020
Hi Patrick, wow! You really made things go right this year! Well done on getting through the program and landing a job! - Mark R.Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • DenverJul 20, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Graduate
When I first came to The Tech Academy I was a 3D character animator trying to get my foot in the door of the Gaming Industry. I am an artistic person and coding was something I had a bias against due to a poorly designed high school class. Thinking I could never work with code for the 5 years I spent trying to get a job in games I eventually gave in and decided I should try to give it a shot. The Tech Academy attracted my attention for it’s format of being a school where peopl...When I first came to The Tech Academy I was a 3D character animator trying to get my foot in the door of the Gaming Industry. I am an artistic person and coding was something I had a bias against due to a poorly designed high school class. Thinking I could never work with code for the 5 years I spent trying to get a job in games I eventually gave in and decided I should try to give it a shot. The Tech Academy attracted my attention for it’s format of being a school where people who have barely worked with a computer to the savvy individuals can go through this course and where you can work locally or from home. Being someone who thought I could never learn how to code thought this was the best option for me and it was a great decision. The Tech Academy’s courses were designed for easy understanding and great explanations of the fundamentals which helped a lot when I moved onto more complicated assignments.The Tech Academy is a school where the payoff of the program is attributed to the time and energy you put into the program. It can be easy to get distracted or decide to finish early in the day’s work. So make sure you are dedicated to the program. Being local, I enjoyed the setting of a work space, immediate access to instructors if I needed help, a break room, and having the live projects for my portfolio when I finished their Job Placement course getting myself set up for a smooth transition from school to applying.Overall, it’s a great school if you’re just starting out and need an easy guide into the more complex world of tech.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Mark, thanks for the great review! I'm glad the program was a great fit for you, and well done on getting through it! - Michael McCloskeyGraduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineJul 03, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Job Placement Course alone makes the Tech Academy worth it!
Forget everything you've ever known about resumes, cover letters, and interviews.
The Tech Academy will show you - in precise detail - EXACTLY what you need to do to get a job in tech. Every step of the process is covered, and they will tell you how to manage your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile. You will learn how to interview in tech, just what to do, what to say, and how to act. Moreover, you will be personally assigned a member of their fantastic job placement team. T...Forget everything you've ever known about resumes, cover letters, and interviews.
The Tech Academy will show you - in precise detail - EXACTLY what you need to do to get a job in tech. Every step of the process is covered, and they will tell you how to manage your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile. You will learn how to interview in tech, just what to do, what to say, and how to act. Moreover, you will be personally assigned a member of their fantastic job placement team. This person will teach you, motivate you, and hold your hand throughout the entire search process until you land your first job. I cannot overstate the value of this.
But don't think that's all there is to the Tech Academy. By the time you make it to the Job Placement Course, you will be equipped with all the necessary tools to perform your job as a junior developer. The entire program is geared toward just that end. It will supply you with a full battery of computer languages, front end to back , along with the necessary skills of version control and program management, without which your language skills are useless in a real programming job. But most importantly, the Tech Academy will teach you how to think like a programmer.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 16, 2020
Hi Michael, thanks for the great review! And thanks for the shout out to the Job Placement Staff. Well done on getting through the program, which is a lot of work! - Leo RamosGraduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandJun 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp
This boot camp was fantastic. It starts you off just clearing up a ton of technical terms that without them you would be lost. Most courses I've seen elsewhere just have you start coding right off the bat. This one gives you all the data you need so by the time you start coding you actually get what you're doing. Having that foundation makes writing code so much easier.
I learned so much going through the different courses but the Live Project at the end was what brought my certai...This boot camp was fantastic. It starts you off just clearing up a ton of technical terms that without them you would be lost. Most courses I've seen elsewhere just have you start coding right off the bat. This one gives you all the data you need so by the time you start coding you actually get what you're doing. Having that foundation makes writing code so much easier.
I learned so much going through the different courses but the Live Project at the end was what brought my certainty in. I learned so much leading up to it but when I did the Live Project I really felt like I could use it and actually work with a team to get create something. It remind me of what I knew and with the foundation I had I was able to learn more about handling the task in front of me.
The instructors were extremely helpful and were always around to help me as soon as I needed it. The job placement team was also awesome. They were with me every step of the way.
If you're looking for one, I 100% suggest you do this boot camp.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Oct 12, 2020
Hi Leo, thanks for the review! I'm glad you got so much out of the foundational knowledge at the beginning and the live project at the end. Well done on landing a job, and to a successful career! - Scott KatzelnickSoftware Developer • Student • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineMay 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Unparalleled Experience
The founders know what it takes to make it in this industry and you get to utilize that experience while intimately personalizing your development. It takes focus and determination to master the courses, however, these are a couple of the core competencies you’d need to be a professional developer. The learning here is multiple levels deep. Learning inception!
They teach you how to think like a developer, not just develop. It a lifelong skill and signing up for th...The founders know what it takes to make it in this industry and you get to utilize that experience while intimately personalizing your development. It takes focus and determination to master the courses, however, these are a couple of the core competencies you’d need to be a professional developer. The learning here is multiple levels deep. Learning inception!
They teach you how to think like a developer, not just develop. It a lifelong skill and signing up for this industry is signing up for a life of learning. There’s no better place to start than at The Tech Academy.
“Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.” — Martin FowlerDanny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
May 25, 2020
Hi Scott, thank you for your review! I'm glad you appreciate the learning methodoloy laid out by The Tech Academy, and I wish you the most success in the rest of your learning journey! - Gunnar AndersenAzure Web Apps Support Engineer Level II • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • DenverApr 15, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Educational Experience of my entire life
Best educational experience of my entire life- I did the Software Developer Bootcamp, absolutely worth my time and money. I was really happy with the quality of the courses, the instructors, and the flexibility of the program. Another thing I liked quite a bit was the progress bar showing how close you are to completing the bootcamp- the dopamine rush that came as you slowly inched closer to 100% was a reward in and of itself. I had a personal emergency and had to take time off of workin...Best educational experience of my entire life- I did the Software Developer Bootcamp, absolutely worth my time and money. I was really happy with the quality of the courses, the instructors, and the flexibility of the program. Another thing I liked quite a bit was the progress bar showing how close you are to completing the bootcamp- the dopamine rush that came as you slowly inched closer to 100% was a reward in and of itself. I had a personal emergency and had to take time off of working on the bootcamp- everyone was extremely accommodating of me and gave me an extension for free- I will eternally be grateful for that. The flexibility of being able to work from home or at the campus was incredible too, I didn't really need to get a ton of help because the course content was that easy to understand, but when I did I asked the instructors who gave me crystal clear responses and were super helpful.
The only thing I didn't like was the job placement course, I found the job placement director to be rude and unprofessional. Aside from that, it's a great place to go- the campus is really nice and clean, and towards the end they even allowed dogs- which was a truly exceptional touch.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
May 25, 2020
Hi Gunnar, I'm so happy to hear that you had such a great experience on the program! And congrats again on landing a job!
I'm sorry that you felt that your experience with the job placement director wasn't the greatest. That employee is no longer with us, and we now have two great staff in job placement who have tech experience and can help with technical interviews. If you need any other career help in the future, we'd be happy to continue to help you!
But again, very well done on getting through the program and I wish you the best of luck in your new career! - Edmund DichosoFull stack developer • Student • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandJul 21, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C# .net boot camp
This school is a self paced program and it’s great for individuals who are working and parents. To be honest, I was skeptical about coding boot camps. But, since I’ve done a lot of research about boot camps, it made me realize that this is a great opportunity for a change of career in a short amount of time. The course is difficult, but the challenges and the reward of solving a problems are very rewarding for me. All of my instructors are well-informed professionals. They help you underst...
This school is a self paced program and it’s great for individuals who are working and parents. To be honest, I was skeptical about coding boot camps. But, since I’ve done a lot of research about boot camps, it made me realize that this is a great opportunity for a change of career in a short amount of time. The course is difficult, but the challenges and the reward of solving a problems are very rewarding for me. All of my instructors are well-informed professionals. They help you understand the problem, even if your studying remotely. The response time is fast and accurate. Sometimes I felt a little embarrassed of all the questions that I ask, but I wanted to learn so bad. The tech Academy is one of the best schools and I will surely recommend it. Thanks tech academy. Shout out to Jordan VanWyhe, Ben and Mika for patiently helping me with my coding problems. These individuals are such great instructors. I will visit Oregon next year and give them my sincere gratitude.
- Michael GalasGraduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandJul 20, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
c# & .NET Bootcamp
I took this course and learned a lot. The teachers are all very helpful and I feel confident I will land a developer role very soon!
- Kathryn WSQL Software Database Developer • Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandMar 31, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great coding boot camp for all starting levels
I was looking for a career change that wouldn't require a four year degree. I already knew someone who had attended Tech Academy and done really well for themselves afterwards and decided to look more into it. Everyone I talked to was a great resource and helped me with deciding if Tech Academy and coding would be a good fit for me. I ended up taking the leap and enrolling - it was the best decision! It was unlike anything I had ever done before, but the curriculum started out with the bas...
I was looking for a career change that wouldn't require a four year degree. I already knew someone who had attended Tech Academy and done really well for themselves afterwards and decided to look more into it. Everyone I talked to was a great resource and helped me with deciding if Tech Academy and coding would be a good fit for me. I ended up taking the leap and enrolling - it was the best decision! It was unlike anything I had ever done before, but the curriculum started out with the basics so anyone could understand and built up in a way that made sense. I enjoyed the flexibility as you work at your own pace and your own schedule. Having two children, it was great to be able to adjust my days on campus for when there was a day off school or sick day. I could also work from home since all the course are available online. The instructors at Tech Academy are all very accessible and knowledgeable, they've even gone through the program themselves so they know what you are working on. They even have a job placement course that teaches you all you need to know about applying, interviewing, and technical testing to get a job. It was so different and more intense that I can experienced in my previous job searches. The job placement team is amazing at backing you up, giving advice, and just general support. They really want you to succeed!
Overall, coding boot camp from The Tech Academy is wonderful, thorough, and I am so glad I made the leap into the software development field. I just got my first job and can't wait to begin using my new education and skills to build a career! - Scott FowlerGraduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandJan 30, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good Experience
I am a 56 year old IT professional and was looking to add some coding skills to my portfolio so I recently attended (and graduated from) The Tech Academy. The course gets increasingly difficult and demands a firm dedication to a schedule in order to complete the curriculum on time. Instructors are typically former students who are friendly, familiar with the material, and very helpful, but not experts in the coding language you are learning so finding answers to problems can be somewhat di...
I am a 56 year old IT professional and was looking to add some coding skills to my portfolio so I recently attended (and graduated from) The Tech Academy. The course gets increasingly difficult and demands a firm dedication to a schedule in order to complete the curriculum on time. Instructors are typically former students who are friendly, familiar with the material, and very helpful, but not experts in the coding language you are learning so finding answers to problems can be somewhat difficult. Assignments force you to think and work out solutions - much of the time on your own - which is good to a point. My only grumble is that the teaching videos are very unpolished, with no index or menu system, and minimal video controls, which makes it very time consuming to review previous sections or to find or search for talking points. I believe they are working on fixing these issues. The school really cares about your success, however, and is very responsive in helping you with any issues that may be holding you back.
- Alister CedenoGraduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandDec 13, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
The Tech Academy C# & .NET Framework bootcamp was a great way to get started in the tech industry. I learned all the basics for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and C#. It provided me with hands-on experience and the live project was exellent and extrimely helpful. The flexible schedule is a plus for individuals like me who were working while completing the bootcamp.
The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes
| 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% |
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The Tech Academy Alumni Reviews Summary
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.