Before attending The Tech Academy I had no experience with coding, so I was excited to find a bootcamp willing to work with novice students.  The Tech Academy excels in their thorough curriculum and attentive instructors.  There are many basic concepts other bootcamps don't cover, but this academy makes no assumptions in a student's understanding.  As a result, students can be confident the training at The Tech Academy will cover everything needed to get started in the tech industry.  I attended the full-time Software Developer Bootcamp and was extremely happy with the extensive skills and tools available to add to my resume.  I enjoyed learning HTML5, CSS, Java Script, SQL, Visual Studio, Python, and C#/.Net Framework.  There are many skills and tools I gained not listed in the course description.  For example, I gained experience with PyCharm, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, GitHub Desktop, Google Inspect, Command Line coding, SQL Server Management Studio, MVC, and etc.  The most important attributes I obtained from this Bootcamp was perseverance, tenacity, patience with myself as a learner and problem solver.  My entire cognition improved and enabled me to Become a developer.  I learned how to research answers to my questions/issues and debug my own code.  Moreover, I was able to work together with peers, as we helped each other debug code and work as a team.   Another feature that attracted me to The Tech Academy's Bootcamps is the opportunity they provide to gain real work experience to add to my resume.  It was an incredible experience to work for a real company and add value to their projects.  It was a wonderful opportunity to apply what I learned from each course.  The instructors taught me how to create a portfolio on GitHub to collect my projects and display my abilities to potential employers. I don't have the words to express my appreciation for the knowledgable, compassionate, empowering instructors.  There were times I worried about my ability to continue in this dynamic bootcamp and they bolstered me to persevere.  The instructors were balanced in their approach to teach and challenge us as students.   Finally, the aspect that sold me on The Tech Academy is their Job Placement Course and their commitment to support and facilitate my ability to earn employment as a graduate.  Their high job placement rate is impressive.  As I worked through the course a Job Placement Director gave me valuable feedback on each aspect of the job search process.  These factors all contributed to my success in gaining satisfying employment shortly after graduation! read more

Just Arrived but Here to Stay This is still my first week at The Tech Academy though I just wanted to share some history. I have an A.A.S. in Computer Technology from Heald College and it can asked, so why am I here? Well, not every road leads us where we want to go. I was working 40 hours + a week and Heald was my night school. This was well before I was confirmed having ADHD and also, I graduated right after the dot com crash. Not a good plan? It sure sounded like one at the time. Thinking that between my good GPA of 3.25 and the word on the street about the market bouncing back... Uh no. It was just bad timing which lead me away from technology. The next several years devolved into mainly the electrical trade with varying side jobs. Nothing really culminating into a cohesive career much less training plan. It paid the bills but was really not a future. Now jump to the present. I recently became involved with ReBoot NW which, after winning a lottery or being a veteran like myself, provides federal grants to people wanting to get into either advanced manufacturing or technology. I chose technology to unearth and reinvent my career in computers. It truly was the best choice I could have made given my work history and The Tech Academy fit the bill. While attending a two-week ReBoot NW course I had my pick of three final presentations. I choose "training providers" and became my group's project lead. Since the goal was to make use of federal grants, this made sense to me. Using metrics to distill viable options, which of course was self-serving aside from a presentation, I deduced that Epicodus and The Tech Academy were the front runners. The selling point for the The Tech Academy was watching that student introduction video by Erik Gross. The lessons were laid out in a way that really resonated for a person like myself. Very procedural and building upon themselves. Coding? What's coding? Doesn't matter. It does if you have a genuine interest in software development. Commit to the opportunity that The Tech Academy has laid out before you. It does not a bright person to figure out their past has not served them well. Writing code. Yes I already knew what that was - I had simply never done that professionally. My point is a cliche; When opportunity knocks, answer it. Yes we all have heard that but, most times we do nothing to further ourselves. Vacillating over possibilities and regret are nothing but mental exercises. Take the necessary steps and commit yourself to your own future. read more

This Bootcamp changed my life. It was a good thing and a bad thing. Up front I was excited and couldn't wait to get the curriculum completed so that I could become a developer of the internet. I was working full time during the whole program and it was easy enough to finish on time with the projected graduation date. I was exstatic when finished and hit the ground with a legs churning to find a job, problem was, no company really liked what they were seeing. My resume was on point, I had a killer cover letter for each job applied, and I was energetic and upbeat when I was around tech peaople and at meet ups; but, no interviews, in phone calls, nothing!! I had hit a wall and was starting to doubt myself and my skills and depression wasn't long behind that. I quit my job because I had no time to go to meet ups or even go to an interview if someone happened to call me. I moved back to California because I couldn't support my life away from family without a paying job, and depression grew. I was at a real low, I had just been to 3 funerals in 4 weeks and was about to start looking into going back to an industry I hated when I got a phone call from a company wanting to interview me for their Application Developer position. I couldn't believe the phone call and the good news just kept rolling because a day after that one another came my way. I couldn't believe what was happening and before I knew it, I had accepted a position and am now in the field I have been fighting to get into for almost a year now. The Tech Academy gave me all the tools I needed to find success, It's not their fault I didn't have time, or didn't listen, or couldn't commit. Aaron was the best friend anyone could have asked for in the Job Development department. Other then that I guess one thing I wasn't expecting was all of the courses that were used from other learning websites. It was a bit disconcerting at the time but they were helpful and had a lot of information to teach. Thank you Tech Academy for changing my life. read more

I am so happy with my decision to do my boot camp with the tech academy! I was drawn to the program because it was self-paced, middle of the range in terms of cost and time, and because they built their curriculum for people who have never coded before. I knew hardly anything about coding to begin with and they really drill the fundamentals before ramping up to more challenging content. I gained a broad base of fundamental skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript before moving onto the more specific data science course which focus more on statistics, machine learning, Python and R. I can now confidently wrangle, visualize and model data using both Python, R and PowerBI. At the end I did a two week live project that really brought all of those skills together in real-world agile/scrum team environment. I do want to note that Data Science is a big, new, someone ill-defined field and I believe there is no way someone could learn every aspect of it in four months. This bootcamp gave me super solid fundamentals in the areas of statistics, data wrangling/cleaning, data visualization, and machine learning models using both Python and R. I now have the confidence to self educate in these and other areas of interest, as well as the skills to land a junior analyst position. The course was challenging without being overwhelming and the staff and instructors are available, competent, and they clearly want you to succeed. My job placement coordinator was AMAZING (shout out to Samantha!) She's the closest thing I've ever had to a personal assistant. Whether you need someone to look over a resume or cover letter or to give you a pep talk, they are there for it, present, and keep you on track without being overbearing. They are also very receptive to feedback about the program or your experience both during and after. Overall it was a very positive experience and I feel like I used my quarantine to really get my life on a better track. read more

I got the right kind of start for a computer programming beginner: I learned the basics so I could then become a self taught software developer. Since I have no previous programming experience, I would have never figured it out on my own.It's so much better to have a curriculum, instructors, and classmates who will help you learn what matters . Without that kind of help,it's easy to become confused, or at least waste a lot of time, trying to sift through the overwhelming amount of information that's available. Since I'm a beginner who is working off of a limited amount of developer skill,learning to be extremely practical, and not a time wasting perfectionist, is enormously helpful when it comes to being a good problem solver. The job market has proved that we get hired by proving that we are a good enough problem solver. According to Erik Gross, The Tech Academy's Founder, when it comes to solving a software problem that we've just been handed, talented software engineers are often at as much of a loss as junior software developers are in general, when it comes to immediately having all the information we need. So despite the fact that I'm not a software engineer, my Tech Academy curriculum has forced me by necessity to do the same things we need to do at a developer job: solving the problem I've been handed by using whatever technical skills I possess, as well as being a good teammate, so other people will like me enough to answer all my questions. It's great that we are being exposed to enough of the programs and programming languages that get developers hired. Being able to demonstrate that we have a basic understanding of HTML/CSS, GitHub, Javascript, SQL, Python, Visual Studio, C#, and the opportunity to develop in PHP or .NET, is ideal for proving that we are ready or trainable enough to get hired as a developer. read more

I am a recent graduate of The Tech Academy in Portland and I have a very positive review of the program and the staff. The flexible, self paced nature of the program was perfect for working around my busy schedule; allowing me to quickly progress my skills while remaining balanced in my life. The course work is challenging and constantly evolving to stay up to date with this fast paced industry. I now have a solid foundation in .NET MVC framework, C#, Python, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. The course also includes an introduction to computer basics, an overview of the software development industry, version control, and project management, and concludes with a two week live project in a team. The staff and instructors have all been amazing. Everyone is friendly, professional, and most of all, helpful. While there are many online resources for learning development, I strongly encourage anyone interested in bringing their skills up to a professional level to take advantage of the program. Being in the school has introduced me to the tech community here in Portland, a resource I was sorely lacking prior to my enrollment, as well as given me a firm understanding of what to expect as a developer. Upon completion of the program, the job placement assistance has been amazing. Help with crafting a resume and cover letter, building a network, interview practice, and helpful insight into landing that perfect position have been invaluable. They even hired me on as an instructor while I continue my career search! If you already love to code or have hardly touched a computer in your life, The Tech Academy's program can help you achieve success in this amazing field of opportunity. Thanks Tech Academy! read more

As a graduate of this school, I am surprised that there are almost 40 positive reviews that aren't displayed (scroll down to see "other reviews that are not currently recommended" to see what I mean - weird...) If you check out other sites like Course Report, Switchup or Facebook, Tech Academy reviews are all like 5 stars. Anyways, I started the boot camp with no previous coding experience. I had a basic knowledge of technology and always considered I had done well with computers. I wanted to learn to code because it's such an in-demand skill and applies to several industries. I figured it would be a wise career choice. I looked around and The Tech Academy best fit my lifestyle. Their staff were nice people and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at The Tech Academy. The Instructors and staff assisted me whenever I needed. The curriculum covered a wide range of skills. By the end of the program, I felt ready for my first coding job. One cool thing at the end was a Live Project that allowed me to use some of the skills I had learned so far on an actual real-world scenario. I started interviewing and it was more difficult than I had anticipated. Thankfully the school has job placement staff that helped me with resume prep, practice interviews and pretty much anything I needed. After about a month on my job search, I landed a junior dev role at an awesome Portland tech start up. What drew me to The Tech Academy was their broad range of topics. I can code in several languages and the skills gained here have set me up well. I highly recommend The Tech Academy for anyone interested in becoming a developer. read more

The Tech Academy was well worth my time and money and allows one the credentials and know-how to find your way around the world of software development. It is more of a broad, shallower dive into multiple languages and paradigms vs. going into depth on one or two languages. They have many paths one could take depending on the career you would like to have. I went down the Full-Stack Software Developer Boot Camp path and it really gave me a sense of the field. You need to make sure you do a ton of self-studying to fill in gaps in any knowledge as a lot of information is abstracted away, more of the details, that is, and you are given a general understanding and introduction to web, version control, and C styled languages. Also included are Python and Visual Studio. There are actually two Live Courses that have you develop customer products in a two-week sprint, respectively. There are, however, 4 available if you finish early enough to have an extra 4 weeks to complete the 2 on top of the 2 mandatory ones. I'd highly suggest you try and go this route as more exposure to real codebases and working in an Agile environment can only help. The only other advice I'd give is, right from the start, make sure to beef up and keep organized, your GitHub repos and side projects. When applying to jobs, companies don't want to see school projects unless they are substantial, so take on a few substantially sized projects that you eventually deploy and can put on your resumé and show off to potential employers. read more

I have been attending The Tech Academy for about a month now. I have an English Degree from the U of O and had worked a few jobs since graduating, but decided that I needed to change careers and chose The Tech Academy as the means for starting a transition into a brand new field. The thing that I like the most about The Tech Academy is the environment provided by the school. Everyone has their own scheduling confilicts and The Tech Academy allows for all students to be able to put in the hours that they can. I have a wife and child (1-year-old) at home and find it hard to get a lot of work done with the distractions of home, so I appreciate that The Tech Academy provides a nice place to concentrate with plenty of instructors on hand whenever I have questions. For me I come in early and put in about 8-10 hours a day and then can get home at a decent hour and can still be the huband/father that I want to be for my family. The course material is thorough while still moving along at a decent pace. It is not overwhelming for someone like me who does not have much of a background in the tech industry. There is also a big focus here on developing the skills (technical and social) necessary to find and get jobs. Overall my experience so far has been very positive and I would recommend The Tech Academy to anyone thinking of jumping into computer programming. read more

I am currently graduating the Tech Academy. I found there program to be the best method any prospective software developer can use to enter the tech field. I learned software development on my own in my previous work experience and looked into degree programs to formalize my training after leaving my previous employer. This program can take anyone with the ability and interest from only knowing how to turn on a computer to a deep understanding of C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Agile/Scrum development methodologies. They cover the basics of numerous languages with the resources to learn as in depth as a student wants with a constant focus in job placement and thinking like a developer. With the assistance of their job placement specialists I was hired as a full time software developer before even completing the last steps of the program. They work with my schedule to allow finishing the studies at night, remotely from home, or on weekends understanding that I am interested in completing my education. I cannot emphasize enough how fantastic the experience was at the Tech Academy and highly recommend it for entering any IT field or just getting the knowledge as a manager to understand their development team. There is no better opportunity for the cost effectiveness, and the time it takes (about 15 weeks at 40 hours of studying per week). read more

I came into this with zero experience and to be honest a bit tech-resistant. I am proud to be a Tech Academy graduate of the Full Stack Software Developer boot camp with the base knowledge of what it will take to make the next steps to a wonderful new career. You will get every bit of what you put in and more, out of The Tech Academy experience. They are a wonderfully supportive team. Without any previous coding experience and little network knowledge, I was curious how this would play out. I can only recommend The Tech Academy to anyone I come across who might be even a little interested in technology and the wide world it encompasses. The instructors have helped me through many roadblocks to understanding the how to and implementation of so many concepts that I feel they have done their job exceptionally well. I can find the resources to learn what I need to accomplish for new projects and new technologies. No matter your age, background, or even like me if you can't type well yet (I can now!), this is such a well executed program that sets you up for success. So many success stories close to home show I can do it too, and again the amazing support system all the way through to job placement has been a top notch experience! You got this! read more

The Tech Academy was an integral part of my current employment. The courses are sound and informative, the instructors are very kind and helpful, and the overall atmosphere is amazing. A long held belief of mine is if you want to know more about something, go look it up. Research it, find a mentor/teacher, and become the best you possibly can at whatever it is. From my experience, the Tech Academy supports this belief, and facilitates it wherever possible. For those people out there with the drive and ambition to gain mastery in coding, this school will help you to focus and funnel that energy into success. I learned so much from these wonderful people, and am grateful for their generosity and knowledge. Work hard, follow the guidelines they set, and you *will* succeed. read more

I now have The Tech Academy working on a FOURTH website for me as each time I work with them I get back much more than I've expected. I have my own marketing company and so I have a very solid background in web design but when it comes to the real back end coding and functionality of the websites themselves, Tech Academy has come through HUGE! One of the biggest things for me in working with them is in the way they seem to really care about the project. It's not just another gig to them, but they look at it from my viewpoint and what they would want on the website if they were me. That has been what's really impressed me. Glad to have worked with them and looking forward to the future projects. read more

This school and the owners are a joke. Both Erik and Jack are arrogant, narcissistic jerks. Neither has a college education and in fact the look down on those that have gotten one because they think they are superior to everyone else yet lack basic knowledge of someone who graduated high school. This is a great place to go if you desire to be belittled for your lack of knowledge on any subject while trying to learn. I was told I didn't know what I was talking about with regards to geography of my home state. There grasp on science and math is minimal which seems rather crucial in a field that supported and designed using both subjects. read more

Great school. Got a very fleshed out and broad understanding of the areas of software development and IT. Extremely helpful and nice staff who really seemed to want me to succeed. I came in with no background in the area at all and was amazed and how much I learned and how quickly. I got a great job within two months of completing which is right down my alley and this is in no small part to the help I got from the instructors, staff and job placement director at the academy. Highly recommended if what you want is friendly, helpful people who actually want you to succeed. read more

I approached The Tech Academy after being unemployed for a couple years. I had actually graduated college with a Computer Science degree but I couldn't get a job. I did the Software Developer Boot Camp in full. I would say only 20% of it were things I had previously studied. The rest of it was new to me and presented all in a way that was easily understood. Some of the coding exercises toward the end kicked my butt, but I always got through. I now have a great job at a software company in Beaverton and totally recommend the school. Thanks guys read more

The Tech Academy is (probably) the best boot-camp for software development in Portland. With their helpful instructors and paced curriculum, I've become a solid junior developer in only six months. The education here could be described as the opposite of a traditional university; I was taught practice -- not theory. In other words, I learned how to do develop software -- not the theory of how it could be done. Also, they have very helpful job-placement staff here who will guide you to tools to get your foot in the door. read more

I graduates the tech academy last year. I didn't know anything about coding but I wanted to become a developer. At first, I found the beginning courses easy and informative. Then it started getting tough, but not too tough. I was able to get help whenever I needed and started getting more and more confident. By the end I was talking the talk and walking the walk. I got a great job (paid me like three times what I had been making before) when I was 90% through the program. read more

I attended The Tech Academy's Software Developer Boot Camp after thoroughly researching many code schools. I had no prior experience in coding but I've always had a liking for technology. I found the course work to be thorough and challenging. The Instructors were very nice and at the end of it all, I was hired as a junior dev at a great development company in Portland. This is a great place if you want to learn to code and get a good-paying job after. read more