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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)

Tyler Bernstein
Frontend Software Engineer | Graduated: 2021

11/3/2022

Course
16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Overall a good experience"

Overall a really good experience and helped me land an amazing job. I would suggest getting some coding experience before applying or attending or it will be much more difficult. If you don't have a mac I would highly suggest getting or borrowing one... Read More

Jon Moore
Graduated: 2022

11/1/2022

Course
Bootcamp Prep

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"App Academy Delivers"

Anyone who's thinking about becoming a software engineer should definitely join App Academy, especially if you're tight on money! They've been true to their word in every aspect. I didn't have to pay a cent until I found a job. Yes, the hours are long... Read More

Andrew
Developer Support Engineer | Graduated: 2021

10/28/2022

Course
16-Week Campus Software Engineering Program

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"Was Great"

App Academy is a very intense coding bootcamp but it is definently worth it. I learned a lot in a short amount of time and was able to land a great job afterwards. Although it can seem daunting I would definently recommend it to anyone who is looking... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2022

10/7/2022

Course
24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"Rigorous bootcamp but doable"

Overall I had a good experience. Learned a lot about programming and developing web applications. Instructors and TAs are great, they are very supportive and passionate for what they do. Technologies covered include JS, Python, React, Express, and Flask... Read More

Anonymous
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2022

10/7/2022

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24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"A tough yet worth while experience that will level up your software engineering skills."

I just graduated from the full-time online program in September 2022 and I feel much more confident that I can achieve my goal of working as a software engineer. The instructors were always willing to help and they accommodate very well to people who... Read More

Thomas Anton
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2022

10/6/2022

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24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"An incredibly informative and lifechanging experience"

App Academy's free resources were one of the first resources I found that actually began to speed up my learning process when I was learning code by myself, and it hooked me so well that I knew I had to take the full time course to speed things up. I... Read More

Brendan Lau
Graduated: 2022

10/6/2022

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24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"A lot of work"

Throughout the Bootcamp, my social life fell apart for most of the week. I can tell many other students spent every second coding and sacrificed time with loved ones, but in the end, it was worth it. We all learned many marketable skills that employers... Read More

Anonymous
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2022

9/9/2022

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24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"App Academy - 24 Week Online - Review"

App Academy was an outstanding and truly exceptional experience. I will admit that I did not realize how intense it was going to be but it was well worth my time. App Academy (a/A) really makes sure that its students know and fully understand the material.... Read More

Connor Burns
Software Developer | Graduated: 2022

9/9/2022

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24-Week Online Full-Time Software Engineering Program

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"This course will take you through the wringer, but change your life!"

Before taking this course, I worked in hospitality - while it was rewarding, I felt as if I had hit a skill cap. I had been in hospitality 10 years and it was time for a change. I always considered myself a bit of an over-achiever, and I thought learning... Read More

David Chung
Graduated: 2022

9/8/2022

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"Very fast-paced and long hours, but well worth it in the end."

I took the online 24 week full time bootcamp. Pros were the project weeks, where you actually build out full stack applications from scratch, and the pair programming. I think these two attributes of AA are its strongest because it helps to talk about... 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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