App Academy

I did the online bootcamp during the pandemic, while abroad. App Academy is legit. It is rigorous, and you must know your stuff to move on to the next week, every week. Everyone who makes it through is well prepared for a modern software engineering role... Read More with the latest frameworks etc. The curriculum is up-to-date, so that is an advantage for bootcamp grads. But I was most impressed with the support after graduation. They keep students on track and guide you in the job search process with workshops, projects, strategies, and partnerships. Post-grad is just as rigorous as the bootcamp itself. They are motivated to support you post-graduation, unlike any other academic institution I've been involved with.

App Academy was the best investment in myself and my career I've made to date, outshining my four years spent at a top ranked college. The 24-week online program allowed more time to solidify fundamentals I now use on a regular basis, and had a pace that... Read More helped the material sink in. Pair programming and collaborating with peers on projects was particular helpful in putting lecture learnings into practice. The career planning prep support was instrumental in helping me secure my first job offer placement ~5 weeks after graduating. I've already recommended a/A to friends and have seen them complete the program as well with similar placement timelines. Definitely one of the strongest bootcamps available. Worth it!

App Academy gives as much as you put into it. And if you complete the 6 month boot camp and fully commit yourself to learning, you will come out with the skills to be an engineer. It’s not always easy, and it takes a lot of effort both for the material... Read More and the job search. But it worked for me and everyone in my cohort. Would recommend to anyone who is serious about making a career switch, or supplementing their skills!

App Academy is still one of the most rewarding educational experiences that I've ever been through up until now. Not only did I have the opportunity to work alongside many like-minded people, I was also able to develop skills which have real world impacts.... Read More For anyone looking for a career change, you won't be disappointed!

I finished App Academy's online program close to 2 years ago. During the last two years I've been able to reflect on my time there and how well it prepared me for programming work. The curriculum does a good job teaching fundamentals, but the biggest... Read More take away is it teaches you how to read docs and iterate on new concepts. During work, you'll constantly be learning new technologies, frameworks, and languages - much like my time at App Academy. I also found my first role through one of App academies career hiring presentations.

Before enrolling in the program, I had little to no experience in coding or web development. However, thanks to the dedicated and knowledgeable instructors, engaging curriculum, and hands-on projects, I was able to learn a wide range of skills and technologies... Read More in a short amount of time. App Academy not only taught me the technical aspects of web development, but also provided valuable career guidance and support. I am now confidently pursuing a career in the field and am grateful for the transformative experience provided by App Academy!

Coming from a tech but non-software engineering background, I personally found the course to be rather intensive. I cannot speak for others who have a non-tech background. But challenges are not without rewards, I learned a lot of different technologies... Read More in a very short span of time. Just graduating from a bootcamp won't guarantee an engineering job, BUT App Academy did improve my chances of getting hired during my interview phase. Although not every company is open to bootcamp graduates, thankfully my current company was. Learning Javascript and React was the main reason for helping me land an engineering job. I'm glad to see that the current curriculum teaches Python as Ruby on Rails is not as widely used (although I've seen many positions ask for Ruby on Rails so don't sleep on this language!) In summary, App Academy provided me with the foundation and habits to unlock my engineering potential. Each student will graduate with their own variation of preferences, experience, and skills. Some will grow into dedicated backend or frontend engineers, others might work as fullstack engineers or even transition to other specialized engineering fields. My favorite part of bootcamp was learning alongside a supportive cohort & network who I still communicate and share ideas with even years after graduation!

Rigorous, yet rewarding, software engineering boot camp program. I took the 16 week course with instruction and it was packed with vital knowledge to help me get started as a software engineer. Don't think that because they have online/remote courses... Read More that the course itself will be easy. The course load is heavy, you've been warned! The program also offers a structured job search portion which continues after graduating. And I truly believe the job search support was a large part of my success in finding a job so quickly after graduating and almost worth all the tuition alone. The tuition payment plans are also very flexible.

The most important thing I’ll say after participating in App Academy’s 6-month online intensive boot camp is that I should have done it sooner! I’m not going to lie…it was a lot of really, really hard work. Probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But,... Read More what’s great about a/A besides the up-to-date curriculum and technical resources at your disposal is the support system that is in place to help you succeed. It’s a win win, and their career coaches are truly top notch. I got a job 6 weeks after graduation, and I’ve already recommended this program…and will continue to recommend it to numerous friends who have shared interest in coding!

I did App Academy during the pandemic, so I'm not sure how the in-person experience is, but the time I spent learning with App Academy was both impactful and useful. The instructors were very helpful and answered a lot of questions. You are given a lot... Read More of resources and a lot of practical work that you can add as projects on your resume. Unlike some bootcamps, you are given mentorship after graduation to help you find a career. Definitely a recommend if you choose not to do the traditional 4 years CS degree.