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App Academy

Online, San Francisco, NYC
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About App Academy

Location: Online, San Francisco, NYC

Founded in 2012, App Academy is a world-renowned coding bootcamp that has placed alumni in Software Engineering roles at a range of start-ups and top tech companies. App Academy offers software engineering programs that fit every learning style, including... Read More

The campus-based programs cover fullstack Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, and Redux, while our online programs cover SQL, JS, Python, HTML, and CSS, in addition to state-of-the-art tools and web frameworks like ReactJS, Express, Flask, and SQL Alchemy. Working in a dynamic team environment, students will build complex web applications that will form the foundation of their portfolio.

App Academy’s goal is to ensure students not only land a full-time software engineering role, but also advance in their careers for years to come. Dedicated career coaches offer job search support ranging from mock technical/non-technical interviews and resume reviews, to connecting grads with App Academy's vast employer network. Upon graduation, career coaches will guide students through their entire job search, from mock interviews to salary negotiation. From there, App Academy's partnerships team connects graduates with some of the most prestigious tech companies in the industry.

Courses

16-week Software Engineering Program

Cost: $17,000
Duration: 16 weeks
Locations: San Francisco, NYC
In-person Only
Course Description:

In our flagship 16-Week Campus-based software engineering programs (San Francisco/New York), you'll learn all the skills needed to land a job as a full-time Software Engineer. Through a comprehensive fullstack curriculum, we train you to build web applications with Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, React/Redux, SQL, and HTML/CSS. To help you tackle interviews after you graduate, data structures and algorithms are also taught throughout the course. Prior programming experience isn't required. In fact, a majority of our grads are career changers. You just need tenacity and a passion for building cool stuff!

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, SQL, Algorithms, Node.js, JavaScript, DevOps, Data Structures

24-week Software Engineering Program (Full Time)

Cost: $20,000
Duration: 24 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Over 24 weeks, you'll learn all the skills needed to land a job as a full-time Software Engineer. Through a comprehensive full-stack curriculum widely sought after by employers, we train you to build web applications with Python, JavaScript, React/Redux, SQL, and HTML/CSS. To help you tackle the job interviews after graduation, data structures & algorithms are taught throughout the course. Prior programming experience isn't required. In fact, a majority of our grads are career changers. You just need lots of tenacity and a passion for building cool stuff!

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, MongoDB, Docker, GraphQL, Python, Redux, React.js, SQL, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript

48-week Software Engineering Program (Part Time)

Cost: $22,000
Duration: 52 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Over 48 weeks, you'll learn all the skills needed to land a job as a full-time Software Engineer. Through a comprehensive full-stack curriculum widely sought after by employers, we train you to build web applications with Python, JavaScript, React/Redux, SQL, and HTML/CSS. To help you tackle job interviews after graduation, data structures & algorithms are taught throughout the course. As a part-time student, we understand that you’ll be juggling a lot, so we provide a more accommodating attendance policy and only give assessments every other week, as compared to every week for our full-time programs. Prior programming experience isn't required. In fact, a majority of our grads are career changers. You just need lots of tenacity and a passion for building cool stuff!

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, MongoDB, Docker, GraphQL, Python, Redux, React.js, SQL, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript

App Academy Open

Cost: Free
Locations: Online
Course Description:

With App Academy Open, you’ll get access to App Academy’s entire online full-stack curriculum for free. You can work through the curriculum at your own pace. We recommend App Academy Open for those who:

- Need more time to discover whether software engineering is for them
- Cannot make the days/hours required for any of our programs work within their schedules

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, MongoDB, Docker, GraphQL, Python, Redux, React.js, SQL, Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript

Bootcamp Prep

Cost: $2,999
Duration: 4 weeks
Locations: San Francisco, NYC
In-person Only
Course Description:

Bootcamp Prep is a 4 week, part-time course, designed to get you accepted to the most selective coding schools. The program will teach you up to an advanced level of JavaScript. Upon graduation, students will receive 2 mock technical interviews at no extra cost. These mock technical interviews will help prepare you for acceptance into one of our immersive programs. Students should consider bootcamp prep if they have attempted to apply to one of our immersive programs but struggled through the free prep materials given during the admissions process.

Subjects:
CSS, HTML, Algorithms, Node.js, JavaScript

Self-Paced Bootcamp Prep Online

Cost: $1,795
Duration: 10 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Bootcamp Prep Online is a work at your own pace, 10-week prep course, designed to get you accepted to the most selective coding schools. The course will cover JavaScript from beginner to advanced. There are three tiers for Bootcamp Prep Online. The Standard Tier ($995), Plus Tier ($1,795) and Premium Tier ($3,795). Each Tier differs based on the number of tutoring and mock tech interview prep hours you get. Visit our website for more details!

App Academy Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.69/5 (1193 reviews)

chris low
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2021

11/28/2022

Course
16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Awesome"

Pros: Got a job within 2-3 months of graduation Learned quickly Fullstack Engineer master of none but very flexible Cons: 70 hour work weeks Alot of self studying after class Little to no time for self interest when you are in the bootcamp you will grind!... Read More

Dmitrii An
Application Engineer | Graduated: 2021

11/26/2022

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16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Bootcamp that changed my life"

During the pandemic, I was looking for different boot camps to get into IT as an app developer. I stumbled upon an App Academy boot camp, got tested, and signed up for a 16-week course. Great instructors who explained the material in simple and accessible... Read More

Alvin Huang
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2021

11/25/2022

Course
24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"App Academy got me a job!"

App Academy ramps you up quickly to cover the core skills needed on the job. You'll be in an environment that encourages and supports your growth as an engineer so motivation is easy to come by. Your cohort will have a mix of people from all different... Read More

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Software Engineer | Graduated: 2020

11/24/2022

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16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Full stack software engineer"

App Academy helped changed my life. Lost my job in Education due to the pandemic and I wanted a new career. App Academy was an intense 16 week course which helped prepare me for my first role. As a jr developer you have a lot to learn and sometimes in... Read More

Mathias L Anderson
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2020

11/23/2022

Course
16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Best Coding Bootcamp"

I can not say enough about how grateful I am to app academy for giving me the tools, knowledge, and networking power I needed to switch from working in special education to software engineering. From the day to day course and lectures provided by experts... Read More

Adrian Z
Graduated: 2021

11/22/2022

Course
16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Challenging and Rewarding Experience"

I joined App Academy's remote program without knowing much about web development. The main stacks I learned were Ruby on Rails/React/PostgreSQL and MERN. Our daily sessions were almost all similar, with lectures in the morning and pair programming on... Read More

Jon Aguilar
Business Systems Developer | Graduated: 2022

11/21/2022

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24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"Life Changing"

If you want to change your life and learn to code, look no further. I went from not knowing how to write any code to being a Software Engineer in less than eight months, and I could not do it without the help of all the fantastic individuals at App Academy.... Read More

Canberk Varli
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2021

11/14/2022

Course
16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Phenomenal Experience"

Enrolled in 2021 May Cohort and had a four months of a phenomenal software engineering experience with building knowledge, hands-on experience and network. Along with that, I've finished the bootcamp with three software projects which boosted my job search.... Read More

Jake Richardson
Senior Software Engineer | Graduated: 2022

11/7/2022

Course
24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"AppAcademy"

I only have good things to say about AppAcademy. I graduated with a BS in Wildlife Conservation in college, but I needed something better than what jobs were available to me (better pay, better growth, and remote opportunities). I had no family or friends... Read More

James Chen
Graduated: 2022

11/6/2022

Course
24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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Job Support

"App Academy 24-Week Online Review"

App Academy was more than just an academic institution to me. It taught me many life lesson that I will carry with me throughout my entire life. I was part of the 24-week online curriculum, and not only did I learn the full stack of software development,... Read More

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Frequently Asked Questions

What financing options are offered by App Academy?

App Academy offers many financing options, such as Income Share Agreements, Loan Financing, and Upfront Payments.

What courses are offered at App Academy?

There are many courses you can take at App Academy. These include 16-week Software Engineering Program, 24-week Software Engineering Program (Full Time), 48-week Software Engineering Program (Part Time), App Academy Open, Bootcamp Prep, Self-Paced Bootcamp Prep Online

What types of programs are offered at App Academy?

App Academy has Full-Time programs for students that can be taken online or in-person.

In these programs, students can learn from and take advantage of guided lectures, live pair programming, white-boarding, career and job placement services, and more.

What are the job outcomes for App Academy?

The average salary after graduation is $90,000 in New York and $101,000 in San Francisco, and 74% of alumni find a job.

App Academy alumni work at various tech companies, such as Google, Dropbox, PayPal, Facebook, Github, and more.

What is the application process at App Academy like?

Prospective students will need to submit an online form and complete an interview to apply to App Academy.

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