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The Tech Academy

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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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  • Andrew
    Andrew
    Student • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    May 01, 2015
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    Good stuff!

    Tech Acad is awesome! I love this school, first time I've ever said that about a learning institution - I never thought I'd ever say that about school.

     

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    May 01, 2015
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    Just finished my first course at The Tech Academy

    The Computer Basics course offered understanding into the process of the computer. I thought the history behind computers was informative and learning some basics of binary was super cool. 

    I think that these basics will help me better understand the machine I am working with as I continue through this course. I was happy to be given so many definitions. They were written simply and were easy to comprehend instead...

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  • Derrik N
    Derrik N
    Computer programmer • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 30, 2015
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    Can't say enough good things about my experience

    Prior to attending the Tech Academy, I had worked as a Licensed Nurse for 6 years. I've always enjoyed helping people meet their goals, but I've also had a long-standing desire to learn programming more intimately. I've been working with computers for most of my life, but almost entirely as a hobby. I decided on the Tech Academy after I met with Erik and his staff. They were genuine and very interested in helping me meet my goals of entering the I.T. field as a Junior Software ...

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  • Daniel McDonald
    Daniel McDonald
    Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 30, 2015
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    Just got a great job

    What an amazing blur these last three months have been.  My time at the Tech Academy has passed quickly, but definitely not unproductively.  The Tech Academy provided an organized, well structured, directed environment in which I could push myself to learn and apply the fundamental concepts of software development.  From basic terms and concepts to languages and practices, Tech Academy exposed me to the what it is to be a Software Developer, and better yet, hel...

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  • Neil T
    Neil T
    Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 30, 2015
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    I am happy with my experience at the school

    Studying at The Tech Academy was a great experience, and was a big key in reaching my goals of learning a lot about software development, understanding object oriented programming, and landing a job at an awesome software company in Portland. I began the program with a fair amount of computer knowledge, which helped me get through the first few courses pretty quickly. Understanding how to work with databases, code in Python, and especially grasp the concepts of C# programming was...

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  • E. Hayes
    E. Hayes
    Student • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 30, 2015
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    I had no previous experience in coding...

    The Tech Academy started out easy and then got more and more advanced until I was coding in Python and developing websites etc. Before going there, I hadn't programmed at all. They've developed a program I think any person could get through. Which was awesome for me because I had no prior experience.

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  • J.R.
    J.R.
    Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 29, 2015
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    I'm making good money now

    I can't recommend the Portland Tech Academy enough. I have 17 years of Software Quality Experience and was faced with a career path that had changed dramatically after I became gainfully unemployed. The need to be familiar with code had changed to actually having to be able to code. Automation had taken the forefront as companies embraced agile methodologies. After failing a few job interviews because of my lack of working knowledge in coding I decided to bite the bullet ...

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  • James Hester
    James Hester
    Dev • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 29, 2015
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    Check them out

    When I stumbled on an ad for The Tech Academy, I was instantly interested. I had been in and out of College and was nowhere near a degree, and my previous attempts at self-taught programming proved to be overwhelming and unfruitful. There was so much information out there on software development that it was difficult just to know where to start. I needed to check things out. After meeting with Erik and his team, I was thoroughly impressed by the program and everything it had to offer. I ...
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  • Matt A
    Matt A
    Programmer • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 29, 2015
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    I highly recommend them

    I had been out of the computer science field for 9 years. My family was at the point that I needed to change jobs and make more money. Going back to traditional schooling didn't make sense. We could not afford it and to put it on a loan would be moving backwards. That's when I found The Tech Academy. The coursework was in depth and provided the base I needed to reintegrate myself into the computing field. The instructors are friendly and helpful and make sure you ...

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  • Robert Ault
    Robert Ault
    software dev • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
    Apr 29, 2015
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    Thank you Tech Academy

    I came to The Tech Academy already a software engineer. It's been a few years since I've used C# and .Net and wanted some refresher on Microsoft technologies. I also found the coursework covered areas other boot camps don't. During my time there I got a bit more comfortable with MVC and Linq both of which I had limited experience with. There were several Oh yeah! moments in the C# course where different concepts came back to me. I also really enjoyed learning Python. It&#...

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  • Daniel H.
    Daniel H.
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Portland
    Apr 29, 2015
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    Awesome school!

    Before coming to the Tech Academy I had been trying for the past year to change career fields from engineering to the tech industry. I had some programming knowledge, and was able to get a few interviews, but my skills were never quite strong enough to seal the deal and get a job offer. I had investigated some online degree programs, but the length of time and the cost were both higher than I was willing to spend. That was when I found the Tech Academy. I looked at the offeri...

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  • Nick Johnson
    Nick Johnson
    Developer • Graduate
    Apr 29, 2015
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    I got exactly what I wanted out of this experience and I couldn't recommend it enough

    Ever since I was young, I always had a fascination with computers and software. It started with a Visual Basic game programming book I pickedup at the store when I was 10, and just spiraled out of control from there. I read everything I could get my hands on, started doing little projects in all my free time, attended summer camps specifically for programming. My life has basically always, in some way, revolved aroundsoftware for the past 12 years. 

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  • Chris Dini
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
    Dec 16, 2025
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    A Great Program for Strengthening and Expanding Tech Skills

    The Tech Academy was a great experience for strengthening my existing tech skills. The curriculum was well-structured and practical, with hands-on projects that reinforced real-world concepts. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the flexible format made it easy to learn at my own pace. Overall, it was a valuable program that helped me sharpen my technical skill set and grow professionally.

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  • Miguel Aguilar
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    Graduate • Self-Paced Software Developer Boot Camp • Online
    Sep 24, 2025
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    Self paced software development program

    Software development self-paced program. It was a very good course to get a start-up in the tech industry. It will walk you through the very basics about computers to the latest software technologies so you can have all the tools needed to go ahead and jump into tech.
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  • Mats Simonsen
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    Technical Projects Support Specialist • Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
    Jul 19, 2025
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    Good value, empowering and flexible at the same time

    I got exactly what I wanted from my time at the Tech Academy. I learned enough about tech, that in combination with my previous education and work experience, I was able to land a job within a few months of graduating. My expectations were managed well both ahead of- and during the bootcamp, empowering me to succeed. 
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  • Kelly
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    Graduate • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
    Jan 21, 2025
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    Good for beginners or as a refresher

    I thought this was an overall great experience. The staff is helpful and friendly. It’s definitely a situation where you get out of it what you put in. They are very upfront about not guaranteeing a job, but will help you as best they can to find one. If you don’t thrive in an online, go-at-your-pace environment… this is not for you. This is great for people who have minimal to no tech experience, or for anyone who is just interested in brushing up on old skills.
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  • Bob Johnson
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    Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
    Nov 15, 2024
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    Graduate reviewing experience

    Robust learning experience that covers an extensive amount of software material. It would be difficult to simulate the learning material and experience garnered from this course by one's own means. Instructors were very helpful and available to assist for a good portion of the day. The projects were challenging and helpful in the preparation for a tech career. You learn all of the in demand programming languages that most employers are looking for. The curriculum is self paced so that yo...
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  • Stephen Webb
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    Graduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
    Oct 29, 2024
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    Poor program

    Basically a copy and paste type of school. Instructor encouraged me to copy another students GitHub code to finish final project rather than problem solving. Company bribes you with money to leave 5 star reviews upon completion of course and helps you manipulate/lie on your resume to trick companies into hiring you. Worst 10k I’ve ever spent. 
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  • Traver Stefan
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    Graduate • Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) • Online
    Jul 10, 2024
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    Outstanding Boot Camp!

    I'm a recent graduate of the Cyber Security Boot Camp, and I've been very happy with what I've learned so far!  I'm new to the industry, and the course starts off assuming you know very little about computers.  This builds on itself, and soon you see yourself creating websites, building databases, learning about networks, and of course you get to work with some great Cyber Security tools.  The Live Course at the end gives you practical experience in the work of Cyber Security, and the Jo...
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  • Jade Abreu
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • Online
    May 20, 2023
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    Excellent instructors - great for people starting from 0.

    I started with ZERO tech knowledge. The Tech Academy (TTA) was a great place to learn the basics and get lots of hands on practice. I completed the curriculum for the Software Engineering and the Cyber Security Bootcamps. The Software Engineering was spectacular - it covered the basics of HTML, CSS, Python, C#, JavaScript, SQL Server, and a ton more. There is so much to learn out there, but if you don't know where to start, I highly recommend TTA. 

    The instructors were fantastic -...
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The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
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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-field70.1%
Full-time employee70.1%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment11.2%
Employed out-of-field2.8%
Continuing to higher education4.7%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons3.8%
Still seeking job in-field8.5%
Could not contact10.2%
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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. 

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Updated August 19, 2019
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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 w...
Lauren Stewart
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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 As the co-foun...
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Updated August 14, 2018
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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 experience,...
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Updated October 21, 2020
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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.
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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.
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.

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. 428 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. 428 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 428 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.

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