Claim Academy

Best decision I’ve made. Definitely a lot more confident in switching careers because of the staff at this school. Can’t thank this place enough for my new education! Definitely was difficult but worth it! Very rewarding experience and I’m definitely... Read More leaving a lot more knowledgeable.

Attended Claim Academy in person 2022. Very knowledgeable instructor and mentor currently working in the cybersecurity field. Friendly staff dedicated to making learning an enjoyable experience. Went through course with no background in cybersecurity... Read More and left confident that I could pass the Security + exam. Instructor and mentor encourage questions on what to expect in the job, not just the exam prep. Veteran friendly school.

I found this course very comprehensive. I learned a lot of things in a very short period of time. I went into Claim using the VET TEC program so it was paid for. I would suggest any vets looking to get into tech to attend claim though I only have experience... Read More with claim and no other services. They always answer your questions and the staff is very friendly and reliable, that was my favorite part!

Worth it if you are willing to put the time and effort into it. They provide you with the tools excel and aid with developing your soft skills for interviews, resume, and presenting. It definitely can open the door for your future career as a developer!... Read More

I liked the bootcamp idea and the fact that important skills are targeted to help students be successful in their job hunting. Instructors are very knowledgeable and they did a great job shrinking the material so we can absorb just enough in this time... Read More frame of 12 weeks. However, I also realize there's so much that many people will not be able to complete the training. Recommendations I personally enjoyed the pre-course teaching style more. For people who did not know much like me, shorter videos explaining a particular concept will make their learn easy. Lecture time should be when we bring concepts together to accomplish something. I know it may be too much to ask but it will reduce future work tremendously and it will also be very effective. Shorter videos (15 minutes max) explaining one key concept at a time. I was about to give when we started object oriented programming because I could not connect the dot for some reason. I found a guy on YouTube called Alex Lee and watched a 10-minute video where he explained main idea behind object oriented programming and that changed everything. That is why I personally think shorter videos will be great just like those of pre-course lectures. Thank you anyway for mentoring us and help us grow professionally.

Pros- Intensive, immersive, from Array, Hello World, to Databases, API's.... It's truly fullstack and all cylinders for the entire 12 weeks. Clear your calendar!!!! At the conclusion of every class session be prepared for homework, extra reading or more... Read More in-depth study.. Learn arrays, hash tables, algorithms, You will receive exposure to every tech needed to make a f/s application....... HTML, CSS, BootStrap, PostMan, databases, MYSQL, REACT, JAVA, Javascript, ide......... Be sure you know some fundamentals such as what an ide is and how to use it...... Be sure you know how to use the command line, make directories, folders, files and how to navigate to them via cmd line & GUI.... know your OS, RAM, HDD/SSD size, (oh if you are using a HDD computer.. just don't) . Know how to download / install / run 3rd party software. Be sure you keep your phone pen/ paper handy for class daily to take notes, and your phone for pictures. The exposure is excellent and the pathway to ascension is there for you to follow!!!! The curriculum is constantly updating and the support is very good... Be prepared to participate daily by providing feedback and asking knowledgeable questions... Create Zoom's for your immediate group and for larger cohort members to support each other.... The ability to have industry professional teaching a course is akin to combining the classroom knowledge, with a field / internship model / real world application. AMAZING... .

Having no prior training whatsoever, Claim Academy showed me that anyone can learn coding. This experience was amazing. The instructors were both knowledgeable and patient. My online classmates were so supportive. The help you receive both during and... Read More after training is incredible. Claim is hands down one of the best schools I ever attended.

If you know nothing , Maximo.... Go to this class. The teacher is patient and an expert. However , unlike " those who don't know, Teach." attitude.. Claim teachers are in the field and have been for years. You will get the bare knowledge and inside skills... Read More that will help you succeed in IT and in life. What are you waiting for? Advance your life NOW! With people that will help you before, during and after you become a master in your field.

I have been very interested in pursuing a coding career for several years. When I discovered that I was able to use my VA benefits through the VETTECH program to attend Claim Academy, I jumped on it. It started off well and I truly enjoyed our first teacher,... Read More Denish, as he was extremely thorough and genuinely cared about each and every student. Unfortunately, the next few weeks were not as successful as there was clearly a lack of communication between the school and the instructor. After that bump in the road, we received better instruction from Lamar. The mentor, Brandon, was phenomenal and he truly was the reason I feel successful in the course. I feel as though I have a solid knowledge of Java Development and I am excited to see where my career takes me.

This program is not for the faint of heart. It will challenge you in ways that only a coding bootcamp of this caliber can provide. My final takeaway for this program is that it is what you make of it. Provided that you attend all the lectures, engage... Read More with your mentors, and lean on your group, you will walk away from this as a newly-minted software developer. The instructors and mentors are top-notch and demonstrate a great degree of patience for students at every level of proficiency. Denish was an expert at teaching core Java fundamentals, eventually handing it off to Lamar who ramped it up into Spring and React territory. Our student mentor, Brandon, supported us every step of the way, clarifying concepts offline and building students up to the level of competency to ensure that nobody gets left behind. Outside of lecture, communications were a little rough at times often with little prior notice for alumni nights and other mandatory sessions. These sessions were invaluable as one makes steps into a career, however navigating the Basecamp platform and gaining visibility of these calendar invites were hit-and-miss, and as a result I missed out on a few. Should you decide to embark on this journey, be ready for a few sleepless nights, many lows, and many highs. The final capstone presentation amongst your peers is a rare treat. You will feel on Cloud Nine by the end of it, provided that you stay engaged and accept nothing short of success. The remedy to bouts of imposter syndrome and self-doubt is to simply push through and ask questions. As a final note: I kept my day job throughout the entire bootcamp, albeit dropped down to part-time. In hindsight, while I made it work, I DO NOT recommend going this route. It's probably best to block off 3 months for total immersion.