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
Ben SchwabGraduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandNov 27, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGood Experience, Good Job Placement
I would reccomend this to people who are self paced. They allow you to work from home or study in the campus. If you focus you can complete the program in less time than they estimate. Great help with finding a job.
- Mike ShapiroGraduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • SeattleNov 14, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great program for getting you started on learning a new skill and introducing you to the job market.
I started looking into doing a software development boot camp at the beginning of 2018 but was always unsure of whether or not it was worth the time and money given the fact that they are still a somewhat new concept. When researching, I noticed that all the camps had a very different approach in the way that they teach, their thoroughness of subject, and the curriculum itself which is largely user regulated with reviews since no standards have been set by any official organizations....
I started looking into doing a software development boot camp at the beginning of 2018 but was always unsure of whether or not it was worth the time and money given the fact that they are still a somewhat new concept. When researching, I noticed that all the camps had a very different approach in the way that they teach, their thoroughness of subject, and the curriculum itself which is largely user regulated with reviews since no standards have been set by any official organizations. After reading hundreds of reviews I settled on a few choices to pick from but ultimately decided to enroll in The Tech Academy for a few reasons.
For one, the camp was offered almost completely online for students to be able to complete all over the world, and they had the option of going to a campus located near me in Renton Washington whenever I wanted help or needed a work friendly environment. The ability to complete the program online with the option to go to a campus was something I was really interested in and the fact it was online meant I didn't have to quit my job to work around it. The Tech Academy also had been reviewed quite well and the graduates seemed to have a good opinion of it. Finally, The Tech Academy had a well-rounded curriculum that I thought would be the most beneficial for giving me real-world skills that would be marketable when it came to getting hired such as JavaScript and .NET Framework training.
Ultimately, I'm very glad that I ended up choosing The Tech Academy for one major reason. The people and instructors that I worked with were truly top-notch individuals who care about your learning experience and want to see you grow successfully as a developer. I worked mainly with the two instructors from the Renton campus Michael and Zachary, and the job placement director assigned to me, Chris. These guys are rock stars and ALWAYS made themselves available when I needed help. They also exhibited patience, care, kindness, and a desire to see their students succeed. I owe a lot to these guys as they taught me a very valuable and difficult skill which is not something easy to do for beginners in coding. They alone made every penny I spent on the boot camp worth it.
My one major criticism is that the curriculum changes rapidly in order to constantly be upgrading it and making it better. This is bitter-sweet as it does mean they're always working on making it better, but it also means that the curriculum is sometimes ahead of the instructors and you might miss something they added after you had already completed that section. The good news is that once you graduate, you can always go back as you only get cut off from the online learning system if you don't graduate.
A major thank you to The Tech Academy staff from the bottom of my heart. You guys did a great job and I am forever grateful.
My advice for individuals thinking about attending a coding boot camp:
1. You'll have a lot of people and articles tell you a lot of negative things about boot camps. I.E. "It's a scam", "You can't learn to code in a short amount of time", "You won't get hired without a bachelors in CS", etc. I suggest ignoring all of this because in my findings these people have not only not attended a boot camp, but have also never even met a person who attended one in most cases. Additionally, I have found most of these criticisms to be flat out incorrect. Only you and you alone can make the decision if a boot camp is right for you. Personally, I was very hesitant at first, but am very happy I ignored that and completed the boot camp. It was a great experience, I learned a great deal, and don't regret a second of it. Worth every dollar and hour.
2. It will be very very difficult. I know you think you know how difficult it will be, but chances are that you're underestimating it. I worked part-time while attending so might have had a harder experience than someone who wasn't working at all, but either way, it is going to be very hard and you need to be mentally ready for that. It's full of emotional ups and downs and there will be things that take hours if not days to actually understand properly. Expect to have to do this full time and give it undivided attention.
3. DO RESEARCH. As mentioned above there are a ton of boot camps, and there is no regulation on them. Some of them are probably not very good, so read reviews, call the school armed with many questions, and read as much as you can about them online.
4. Treat the camp like a gym membership in the sense that you're only going to get out of it what you put into it. No one can learn these skills for you, and the instructors are not miracle workers. The onus of learning is on you and you alone. They provide you with the tools, but you are the one that has to use them to your advantage.
Hope this helps. Please reach out to me if you would like to ask any specific questions. - FariStudent • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineNov 12, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Superb experience
I really like overall program here, instructors are well experienced. - William CApplicant • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineNov 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fantastic and Supportive Staff
I appreciate the staff that helped me throughout the application process, unfortunately I was unable to afford it at the time and withdrew my application. - Samir MayfieldInstructor • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandSep 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
11/10 rating
Material was great. Instructors were great. Fellow students were great. The free pizza every Friday during our tech talks, fabulous. The hands on experience with live projects and practice interviewing holds the most substance for this program. You can learn syntax and language adherence through free online sources however the hands on learning is by far greater than any. The Tech Academy taught me the recipe for success through resume creation, cover letter, applying myself, and Acing my ...
Material was great. Instructors were great. Fellow students were great. The free pizza every Friday during our tech talks, fabulous. The hands on experience with live projects and practice interviewing holds the most substance for this program. You can learn syntax and language adherence through free online sources however the hands on learning is by far greater than any. The Tech Academy taught me the recipe for success through resume creation, cover letter, applying myself, and Acing my interview. I wish you all the best of luck in completing this course as there is a ton you must know before breaking into the tech industry.
- DeanNetwork Assistant • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandSep 07, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Student
I had a great experience with the Tech Academy. The instuctors are knowledgable and very helpful. The way the course work is constructed is what drew me to enroll, because I could start at any time and do the courses at home or at the academy. I was working 50+ hours with 2 kids and a wife that also has a full time job. The ease of access was hugely beneficial, and the Tech Academy is open on the weekends! I am now working in the the tech field and feeling very optimistic about the opportu...
I had a great experience with the Tech Academy. The instuctors are knowledgable and very helpful. The way the course work is constructed is what drew me to enroll, because I could start at any time and do the courses at home or at the academy. I was working 50+ hours with 2 kids and a wife that also has a full time job. The ease of access was hugely beneficial, and the Tech Academy is open on the weekends! I am now working in the the tech field and feeling very optimistic about the opportunities to come.
- Rhys BussiereSoftware Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandJun 07, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Definitely Worth It
My overall experience with The Tech Academy was wonderful. I went in knowing a lot about computers but nothing about software development. The instructors are awesome and super nice, they are there to answer your questions no matter how dumb you may feel when asking them. It is a very relaxed feeling and you just feel like you're right at home in the building.
My only "gripe", if you even want to call it that, is the amount of time spent on some languages. It is a short course that...
My overall experience with The Tech Academy was wonderful. I went in knowing a lot about computers but nothing about software development. The instructors are awesome and super nice, they are there to answer your questions no matter how dumb you may feel when asking them. It is a very relaxed feeling and you just feel like you're right at home in the building.
My only "gripe", if you even want to call it that, is the amount of time spent on some languages. It is a short course that is designed perfectly, and I in no way am saying it isn't, but I would have liked to spend more time on languages like JavaScript. (I am doing lots of self-learning on my off time - python, JavaScript, AWS certification, etc..) They have a monster course on C# (the main one) which is ultimately how I got my job as well, so obviously it all works out in the end!
Overall I would say that this is ENTIRELY worth it. Lots of companies will give you a cold shoulder because you don't have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or Computer Engineering or whatever - but don't let this deter you! Keep applying and keep making good impressions, it will pay off in the end!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Rhys, thanks for your review! Very well done on landing a C# job! I totally understand what you mentioned about JavaScript, and indeed there are entire bootcamps dedicated solely to JS, because you're right: it's extremely pertinent. I'm positive you know enough about it now to be able to learn more on the job as you're getting more experience, which is exactly what we go for with our graduates. Not that they know everything, but that they know enough and have learned how to research more and grow on the job. Again, very well done, and best of luck in your career!
Best,
Danny - Jared FitzpatrickGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandMay 15, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great place to start your career
I came to The Tech Academy from a different career path with little to no experience in coding. I wanted a change and thought that coding was the way I wanted to go. I took the leap and enrolled in The Tech Academy and I couldn't be happier having just got a software job at my dream company. The instructors were very helpful whenever I needed them and I loved going to the soft-skills and technical roundtables each week (interviewing practice). They helped me prepare for interviews and ...
I came to The Tech Academy from a different career path with little to no experience in coding. I wanted a change and thought that coding was the way I wanted to go. I took the leap and enrolled in The Tech Academy and I couldn't be happier having just got a software job at my dream company. The instructors were very helpful whenever I needed them and I loved going to the soft-skills and technical roundtables each week (interviewing practice). They helped me prepare for interviews and set myself up for success.
The self-paced aspect is really what caught my eye when I was researching bootcamps. It allowed me to spend extra time on parts that I thought I needed it, and allowed me to speed through parts I picked up quickly. It made it so I never felt over or underwhelmed. You get out of the program what you put in.
Overall I'm very happy with my decision to attend the The Tech Academy and I can't wait to continue my career in software.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Jared, thanks for the review! And that's great the the self-paced aspect and other aspects worked out so well for you. And well done on landing a software job at your dream company! Have a great career!
Best,
Danny - George WolfGame Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineMay 14, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
From Zero to Indie Game Developer
The Tech Academy was the best thing that could happen to me. I had no programming background and to be honest no idea what to do with programming when I will finish the school. I knew programming might be for me and I found out that it is one of the best profession of the present/future. I still didn't know what I'm gonna do with it exactly and how.
Somewhere in the middle of the curriculum, it became crystal clear. You can do whatever you want with it. I felt relieved. I could cho...
The Tech Academy was the best thing that could happen to me. I had no programming background and to be honest no idea what to do with programming when I will finish the school. I knew programming might be for me and I found out that it is one of the best profession of the present/future. I still didn't know what I'm gonna do with it exactly and how.
Somewhere in the middle of the curriculum, it became crystal clear. You can do whatever you want with it. I felt relieved. I could choose my own path without worrying what will others think. So I became a game developer using C#. And the school gave me all the tools I needed. The ability to learn nearly anything I need for my new Adventure.
As a Chinese proverb says: “You give a poor man a fish and you feed him for a day. You teach him to fish and you give him an occupation that will feed him for a lifetime.”
I got my new occupation and I'm forever grateful to everyone at The Tech Academy.
Thank you!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi George, thanks for your review! I'm really happy you got so much out of the boot camp, and it's awesome you're an indie game developer now! Best of luck in your career!
Best,
Danny - Mattias LSoftware Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandApr 27, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Mattias L
I had a really good time at the Tech Academy. The instructors and everyone involved around the actually courses were very helpful and they really care about your progress.
You will never find a place where it will be easy learning how to program, but I always felt motivated going to the course room which led to that I spent almost every day studying. The course room I Portland kind of became my second home.
The Bootcamp was really beneficial for me and it had everything I a...
I had a really good time at the Tech Academy. The instructors and everyone involved around the actually courses were very helpful and they really care about your progress.
You will never find a place where it will be easy learning how to program, but I always felt motivated going to the course room which led to that I spent almost every day studying. The course room I Portland kind of became my second home.
The Bootcamp was really beneficial for me and it had everything I asked for. It is just up to you to put in the work necessary. The Tech Academy has a solid curriculum and the people involved really want you to succeed.
Best of luck!
- CJ JonesSoftware Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandNov 15, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Career Choice
I learned so much attending this school. All of my studies were done online. The instructors were most helpful and always responded in a timely manner.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Operations Manager
Nov 23, 2017
Thank you CJ, I'm glad you enjoyed the online program! - Seth MusichGraduate • PortlandNov 05, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience at TTA
I had a great experience with The Tech Academy! If I could go back, I would definitely suggest being an on-site student instead of remote, as the school suggests. Through the bootcamp course, I went from having no coding experience, to choosing between 2 developer role offers within 2 months of finishing the coursework. You are able to choose your pace and the school cares about your progress as they are incentivized to get you hired. In the job search process, Aaron is an incredible resou...
I had a great experience with The Tech Academy! If I could go back, I would definitely suggest being an on-site student instead of remote, as the school suggests. Through the bootcamp course, I went from having no coding experience, to choosing between 2 developer role offers within 2 months of finishing the coursework. You are able to choose your pace and the school cares about your progress as they are incentivized to get you hired. In the job search process, Aaron is an incredible resource who does all he can to keep you motivated and get you employed. The total tuition rate when I started was around $8,000, which is less than half of the total cost for most other bootcamps.
My only advice would be to update some of the material, specifically the C# section, which is mostly taught on software that is no longer available (Visual Studio 2013 Express). Also, I think the option for external internships at the end of the coursework would help in finding a job and add to real world experience. Regardless, the school does exactly what it sets out to do exceptionally well - teach web and software development fundamentals and help you change careers. All at an unbeatable cost.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Operations Manager
Nov 06, 2017
Hey Seth, thanks for the review and well done on getting 2 offers and landing a job! You have a great point on the needed updates on the C# Course. We're very excited that soon we'll have a brand new C# Course with fully upgraded content!
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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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.