Guide to 7 Coding Bootcamps with Job Guarantees

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• What is a coding bootcamp job guarantee?
• 7 Coding Boootcamps with the Best Job Guarantees
• Why choose a coding bootcamp with guaranteed job placement?
• What to watch out for when you see a “job guarantee”
• 7 Bootcamps With Job Guarantees
• FURTHER READING

So you want to land a job after coding bootcamp? The statistics are on your side – 73% of bootcampers report being employed as developers after graduation. But did you know that many coding bootcamps go one step further and offer a job guarantee? We’ve put together a list of in-person and online coding bootcamps in the USA and around the world which offer guaranteed job placement. And don’t get caught off guard by the details – we’ve also included specifics about job guarantee tuition refunds, conditions, and tips to help you work out if a job guarantee coding bootcamp is right for you.

What is a coding bootcamp job guarantee?

A number of coding bootcamps offer a full or partial tuition refund if you are not able to find a job within a set amount of time after you graduate. But be aware that job guarantees usually have extensive conditions, including a minimum number of job applications per week, and no turned down job offers – make sure you read all the terms and conditions!

Some coding bootcamps offer guaranteed employment or apprenticeships with their parent company, and other bootcamps don’t get paid until the student finds a job.

7 Coding Boootcamps with the Best Job Guarantees

You should expect to see more job guarantees from online schools than in-person bootcamps. Check out the comprehensive list of coding bootcamp job guarantees below: 

1. 4Geeks Academy
2. TrueCoders
3. CareerFoundry
4. Springboard
5. Jigsaw Labs
6. Coding Temple
7. TripleTen

Why choose a coding bootcamp with guaranteed job placement?

There are a number of reasons to choose a coding bootcamp which offers a job guarantee:

• You want assurance that you’ll get assistance in finding a job
• You are worried about investing in a bootcamp and not finding a job
• You cannot afford to be unemployed after bootcamp
• You have heard stories of other students who have not found jobs after bootcamp

What to watch out for when you see a “job guarantee”

1. Is the school guaranteeing you a job or a job offer?
2. Do you understand all of the graduation requirements (ie. final exams, project work, time commitment)?
3. Are you able to repeat a section of the course or even the entire course?
4. Are job search requirements clear? (ie. networking, proof of minimum # applications, time limit, reporting back to the bootcamp careers team)
5. Does the school count contract, part-time, non-developer, non-technical, or the school’s own job offers as “offers?” Can those void the guarantee?
6. Are you being guaranteed a full or partial refund?
7. Are there any prerequisites to be eligible for the job guarantee? (ie. city you live in, English skills, college degree, age etc)

7 Bootcamps With Job Guarantees

1. 4Geeks Academy

4Geeks Academy offers a Full Stack Coding Bootcamp and a Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp at in-person campuses in the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe as well as online. The 4Geeks Academy job guarantee states that graduates who do not land a job within six months of graduation receive a full refund on tuition.

Length: 9 weeks full-time
Price: $9,999 (tuition varies depending on location and course)
Locations: Multiple locations worldwide including Miami, Toronto, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Lisbon.
Alumni reviews of the 4Geeks Academy Job Guarantee are largely positive. For example, Tomas Fuentes explains in his 4Geeks Academy review, "I enrolled... with zero programming experience, [so] naturally I was feeling kind of insecure with the journey I was about to start, but the minute I stepped into the class, I received all the help that I could've ask for. They were (and still are even after I graduated) always willing to help, from a coding related question to how to improve your CV... They even helped me land my first job a little less than a month after I graduated."

2. TrueCoders

TrueCoders offers a Job Guarantee that includes lifetime, unlimited 1:1 career support until you’re hired. After training thousands of students, they’ve built a proven framework to help you land your first tech role – and their support continues until you do. To qualify, students must have U.S. work authorization, pass the Entry Test, maintain 95% attendance, complete an exit interview, and attend 40+ Career Services meetings. Terms and conditions apply; see the enrollment agreement for full details.

Length: 45 weeks
Price: $10,000 
Locations: Online (Live or Self-Paced)

3. CareerFoundry

CareerFoundry is an online mentored coding bootcamp with a job guarantee.The CareerFoundry Job Guarantee states that students will find a job in your new career within 6 months of graduating, or get your money back. However, there are specific Guarantee Conditions:

• Complete 100% of the program
• Complete a careers services questionnaire
• Create updated resume and online resume profiles
• Complete one call with a personal placement specialist, and check in bi-weekly via email
• Demonstrate skills through projects, Github, and portfolio improvements
• Proof of at least 15 job applications

Length: 6 months
Price: $4000
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of CareerFoundry point out that the Job Guarantee was a major reason that they chose CareerFoundry. However, other reviews also point out that the requirements to qualify for the job guarantee are overwhelming. 

4. Springboard

Springboard is a flexible, online bootcamp that is mentor-driven and offers a job guarantee. The Springboard Money Back Guarantee states that if you put in the work and don't land a job, you'll get a refund. There are many terms that apply and eligibility requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Successful completion of all mandatory coursework, core projects and career development tasks

• Fulfill all post-completion job search requirements — regular networking, job applications and interviewing

Length: ~6 months
Price: ~$14,000
Locations: Online
In Springboard reviews, Regina Bauernschmidt says that the Money Back Guarantee at Springboard gives peace of mind and Danielle Medeiros points out that "Having the job guarantee was a nice bonus safety net, and was something that would keep me accountable." 

5. Jigsaw Labs

Jigsaw Labs is a backend engineering and data engineering bootcamp delivered live and online. 
The Jigsaw Labs Money Back Guarantee states that your tuition will be refunded if you do not receive salary of $70,000+ within 9 months of graduating.

Length: 30 weeks
Price: $9,500
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of the Jigsaw Labs Job Guarantee point out that the guaranteed internship is a big selling point. As Wayne Banks says, "Enrolling in the program guarantees you an internship that will jumpstart your portfolio and give you experience for your resume, which is HARD to come by."

6. Coding Temple

Coding Temple is an online technical training provider that offers pathways in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Quality Assurance. Coding Temple's Money-Back Guarantee Program outline that if you do not receive a qualifying job offer within 270 days of your job-seeking start date, you will be eligible for full tuition reimbursement. There are quite a few requirements to be eligible for the Coding Temple guarantee. 

Length: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Flex
Price: ~$16,000
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of the Coding Temple Job Guarantee point out that if you can meet the requirements of the job guarantee, it will pay off. Loc Tran says "I chose this bootcamp because it's one of the shortest timeframes out there and they offer a money back guarantee. It's real - but it's pretty hard to achieve IMO. Just know that while there are horror stories out there about some bootcamps, Coding Temple is legit. It's very expensive, but I feel proud that I did it. I will never regret investing in an education."

7. TripleTen

FURTHER READING

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• Creative Ways to Pay for a Bootcamp
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