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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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  • Krisztian Toth
    Webmaster • Student • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Feb 06, 2019
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    A necessary first step

    I'll be honest. In hindsight I could have tried cheaper ways to become a programmer/software developer, but I don't think it would have made me dedicated enough to make it. So there is something to be said about investment of money and time correlating with dedication which is also stressed in the bootcamp.

    The staff are very helpful and nice although doing the course online made me look things up more by myself, which is just as well, because that's what one will do anyway on th...

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  • Ryan
    Ryan
    Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Jan 30, 2019
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    Solid Bootcamp

    The Good:
    The curiculum The Tech Academy offers is a solid, self paced course broken up by subject to make sure you fully understand each skill before moving to the next. The course will cover the fundementals of front-end, how to use file sharing and version control such as Github to it's work enviroment potential, and ends with covering in depth on a backend language.

    The instructors are THE best resource The Tech Academy has to offer. They are knowledgable and almost alwa...

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  • Carly Lokare
    Software Engineer • Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Denver
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    Jan 25, 2019
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    Software Engineer

    The Tech Academy's C# and .NET boot camp was a fantastic program. This program is structured for people like me who had never coded to being able to construct real software applications. It was very organized and had exceptionally great videos that walked you through learning how to code. The Tech Academy staff is absolutely amazing. The teachers and advisors were always there to answer any questions I had throughout the duration of my program. Cole Dixon at the Denver Campus was an ...

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  • Seth Johnson
    QA Lead • Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Jan 21, 2019
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    Fantastic, comprehensive program

    Over the past 5 years I've done a number of free and paid coding programs including Codeacademy and Team Treehouse. Most of my learning was incomplete because I didn't have a good foundation in computer science or programming in general. This program helped fill most of the gaps that I had in the fundamentals of programming. By the end of the program I was able to quickly stand up a working web application in C# using the MVC framework and troubleshoot my code and others' code very efficie...

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  • Trisha Saldanha
    Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Nov 28, 2018
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    Great courses and staff

    The Tech Academy C# & .NET Framework bootcamp was a great way to get started in the tech industry. The course starts with the most basic computer information which is great for someone like myself with no prior knowledge. The exercises you are given along the way are not only a great tool to show real life application of what you are learning, but they also serve as great experience to use toward your personal portfolio.

    I would definitely recommend The Tech Academy!

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  • Colby Lee
    Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Nov 28, 2018
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    Worth Every Penny

    The schools staff and instructors are easily approachable and eager to help. It's obvious they want you to succeed, which is very encouraging when working through some of the more techinical courses. As a remote student there was never a time my call wasn't picked up by one of the remote instructors, and the job placement directors were constantly emailing me lists of open positions to apply for. 

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  • Remi Evora
    Remi Evora
    Graduate • Online
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    Nov 27, 2018
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    Great Curriculum and Support for Remote Students

    My experience at The Tech Academy was extremely positive, from start to finish. I had some reservations as a remote student working full-time, but the staff and instructors were extremely supportive through every step of the way. The course itself starts from zero, but is comprehensive in a way that introduces new concepts but also provides challenging, practical assignments to make sure you understand how to utilize them properly. Working as part of a live team for one the final steps of ...

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  • Alex Murphy
    Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Nov 20, 2018
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    Great Experience, Would reccomend

    Great overall experience, was able to get off the ground running with my programming skills and be employed within 3 months of beginning the program. The Live Project portion of the program was by far my favorite, and where the Academy really shines. Would reccomend to anyone interested in a relatively quick education with great instructors and tons of hands-on coding. Aja, Chris G, Jordan and Aaron all rock!

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  • Eric Sheng
    Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Seattle
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    Nov 12, 2018
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    It's pretty good

    My time at the The Tech Academy in Seattle was enjoyable and thorough. It is smaller than their main campus in Portland, and I was amongst the first group of just 4 or 5 students beginning there on their opening, I believe its grown some since then but its a smaller environment so you can get some more personalized attention, especially compared to the bigger bootcamps.

    The Tech Academy and it's staff care about your success, and will help you as much as they can in order to succ...

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  • Frankie
    Frankie
    Software Analyst, SQL Developer • Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Online
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    Nov 08, 2018
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    Full Curriculum, Great Support

    The Tech Academy's C# and .NET boot camp was a fantastic experience.  The curriculum starts slow with some essential, basic computer terminology and moves into the basics of computing.  From there, it starts getting into actual coding, programming languages, etc.  It was the perfect pace for someone who never seriously approached programming.  It was the schooling that I had ever taken online and I was worried about support and feedback from the professors.  The Tech Academy's staff was al...

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  • Denise LoBue
    Operations Manager • Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Nov 07, 2018
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    Well Rounded Curriculum

    I completed the C# and .NET Framework boot camp several years ago. The structure is nicely organized and balanced with reading, videos and then doing it yourself.  Plenty of practical exercises.  All the software installation and computer setup was part of the training too, just as it would be on the job.  

    Upon completing I received several job offers and have been gainfully employed with a great company since then. I highly recommend it for anyone looking at ...

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  • Jeff B
    Software Developer • Graduate • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Nov 07, 2018
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    The Tech Academy

    I had a wonderful experience attending The Tech Academy in Portland, Oregon. From the start, I could tell how dedicated all the instructors were to ensuring my success. I liked that the curriculum started off with fundamentals to ensure understanding and clarify some things I rarely thought about. The courses are dense with information but delivered in a way that is easy to understand. The projects are challenging, which makes them very satisfying to complete.

    It was great to att...

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  • Ron Silva
    Ron Silva
    Student • Portland
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    Nov 01, 2018
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    Great School!

    I have done a few online course from siteslike lynda.com, udemy.com and others.  So, I can say I have some perspective online courses.  The advanges of The Tech Acadamy are the instructors you can talk to and the gradual approch to teaching things that makes it easy to learn new stuff outside of the course. Whiich is curtial as a programmer.  I found myself reading things that before was just gobbledygook thanks to the first two courses of this bootcamp. It doesn't over teach things that a...

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  • David King
    David King
    Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • Portland
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    Oct 26, 2018
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    Extensive software program

    Ive always wanted to be a software developer, from when was a kid trying playing with Hexidecmial editors and my friends Commodore 64. 

    I spent a lot of time researching and looking for a good coding school in Portland, Oregon. What drew me to  The Tech Academy was the job placement program they offered, and the extensive amount of software languages you learn. After completing the program, I can honestly say I am a software developer. 

    I will refer anyone who is intres...

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  • Logan Britadesco
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    Oct 16, 2018
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    An excellent experience

    The Tech Academy does a great job at staying in communication with the students throughout the process, building a support network and sense of community from day one. The course content is good but the most important thing I learned from the boot-camp is how to learn, meaning I can grow my skills better even without the school.

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  • Kurtis Bradley
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
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    Sep 18, 2018
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    From self taught to engineer

    I chose to attend the Tech Academy after much consideration and careful research of many (MANY) other boot camps and programs. I was not disappointed with my choice! The Tech Academy not only filled in the gaps of my self-taught knowledge, but the course taught me to think and build software like an engineer. On top of the comprehensive, challenging, and well-structured software curriculum I learned an equal amount about the importance of networking and the job hunt. Coming out of the prog...

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  • Jeffrey Hubbard
    Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Seattle
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    Sep 10, 2018
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    Today I start my new career

    In March, I decided to pursue my dream in the tech industry. 37 years old, with a little bit of self-taught programming/IT knowledge, I quit my job and committed full time to The Tech Academy's curriculum. Today, less than 5 months from my start date, I accepted an offer to start my new career.

    Was it hard? Yeah. It was challenging. There is a lot to learn, and while the courses move at a good pace and through the material in a way designed to build up your knowledge quickly, you'v...

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  • Joaquin
    Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Online
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    Aug 17, 2018
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    Great Bootcamp

    After learning about coding, I took some courses online and realized this is what I wanted to do. I began looking for more information about coding courses and schools. During my search I found The Tech Academy and contacted them. I was invited to come look at the school and talk about coding.  I decided to join their bootcamp because I wanted to be able complete it online while I was working a full-time job. The Tech Academy provided me with a laptop while I attended the bootcamp. I made ...

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  • Alex Wong
    Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Seattle
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    Jul 11, 2018
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    Great way to get into tech!

    The instructors were excellent during my time at the bootcamp, and they were always willing and eager to help with any questions that I had. This made for a great learning experience and learning enviornment during my time there. 

    For someone who had no prior coding experience, I now have invaluable skills that will be very useful in my career as a developer. You learn how to think like a developer and the experience as a whole was very rewarding.

    I would reccomend that if ...

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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jul 31, 2018

    Hi Alex, thanks for the review! And I'm glad the instructors were able to help you through the program.

    Best,
    Danny
  • Chris
    Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • Portland
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    Jun 14, 2018
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    Amazing Experience

    I attended and just recently graduated from the Tech Academy. I was able to work a full time job AND keep up with the coursework by opting for the part-time local student option. Even with my somewhat limited knowledge of coding, what they proved is all it takes is the drive to learn, to succeed.

    The idea of their program is to really get you into the mind of a developer. You will be challenged, you will get slightly frustrated, but ultimately, you will learn. The instructors here ...

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    Danny Condon of The Tech Academy

    VP for Quality

    Jul 31, 2018

    Hi Chris, thanks for your review! I'm glad you had an all-round great experience. Have a great career! :)

    Best,
    Danny

The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
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Graduation 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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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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