Claim Academy

Diversity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Mentorship. Empowerment. Support. Adaptability. Comfortability. Instructors that know their stuff really, really well. Instructors that share "real-world" tricks of the trade. They go out of their way. This is what makes Claim unique and increases your chance of greatest success.

Shortly after I applied, Travis called me to walk me through the onboarding process, and he gave me his personal phone number in case I had any questions or problems. I met the founder, Ola, who is open to being contacted directly, as well.

Sahara makes learning the complexity of Java and frontend simple and easy to understand. She will sit with you to make sure you "get it". You can interrupt her at any given moment and she manages to help everyone. She...

BEWARE!!!
1. This is not a Fullstack Java bootcamp and definitely overpriced at $12,500 as the depth of coverage in subjects as HTML, CSS and Javascript is very shallow. The emphasis is solely on Java and which in my opinion is poorly taught. Furthermore, you will receive one (1) evening lecture on HTML and thereafter get web links to study about CSS and Javascript on your own.
2. It is not for beginners as they claim and you should be prepared to do up to 80% of the academic work on your own with very minimal support.
3. You will not receive feedback on your weekly assignments and projects.
4. You will not do any mock technical interview preparations nor receive help on re-structuring you resumes
5. You will not attend nor be invited to any Hackertons/networking events.
6. You ...

INSTRUCTORS:
The instructors are competent and helpful when they are available.
During the day, from 12-6, the class had access to one java instructor, one .Net instructor, and zero Angular/React instructors.
During the evening from 6-9, the class had access to one Java/Angular/React instructor, but not for the full duration of the program(except by e-mail).
CURRICULUM:
Several of my classmates who were new to programming dropped out. They cited "insufficient mentorship" or "too fast paced" as their reasons.
You are expected to spend the majority of your time on Google teaching yourself, which is an important skill, but not what you pay other people for.
Do not expect more than a cursory glance at HTML/CSS here as part of the "Full-Stack Developer" training.
JOB ASSISTANCE:...

It is good place to learn coding and start career in programming. You will learn a lot about programming and other necessary skill. Make sure you work hard and ask lots of questions. Mentors are very knowledgeable and supportive. Asking question is must and pay attention.

Claim helped me pull together and complete the skills i had into a complete full-stack developer. But they can teach you even if you have no experience at all

Before joining Claim Academy, I had previous coding experience that I had picked up through TreeHouse, Codecademy, and through courses that I had been taking at UMSL. But none of those experiences could have prepared me for the intensly challenging and thorough classes at Claim Academy. Each lesson was saturated with "real-world" problems and solutions, which is so much more valuable than the previous dry textbook-style learning I was used to. This program was hands-on with its labs that encouraged us to write either whole or mini applications each and every lesson.

I graduated Claim Academy with fully-functional and complete applicatons, which I found to be incredibly useful to speak about during interviews. During Demo Day at Claim, I was able to present my final application in fr...

I am definitely ecstatic that I was chosen for this program. I entered into a classroom that was uniquely diverse and welcoming. The instructors really have faith in the students and in the program. No answers were given but they forced us to think. By my second week I had already noticed that my perception of everyday things had started to change. I was starting to dissect programs and websites in my everyday life, like on a trip to AutoZone. The twelve weeks were long, but they really did go by quite fast. Overall I enjoyed myself and learned a host of new skills that I feel will be relevant for decades to come.

i gained loads of experience from all the experienced instructors. I also had the chance to connect with other cohorts who shared their experience with me. Even though it was a stressfull 12 weeks, i believe it was worth it.

Attending Claim for 12 weeks during the summer in between semesters at college. I was looking for hands on experience in computer programming so I signed up for the Java Full Stack Development cohort. Overall the course was a good experience for me and I'm glad I invested the time and effort into completing the course. You can expect to spend 40-60 hrs per week either coding or doing independent research (if you plan on keeping up with everything). The instructors were very knowledgeable when I was there and were great at teaching. You definitely get out of it what you put into it. This course prepares you for a Junior/Entry level full stack developer position (depending on your previous experience of course). Only con: I would have preferred more time/coursework with React.js and the S...

Claim Academy was my introduction to hands on coding. I am a Scrum Master and Project Manager and wanted to have the benefit of a solid understanding of the software development process as an asset. I feel that Claim Academy provided me with this and so much more.
The curriculum was very challenging, and through the understanding of this curriculum I realized what I was capable of. The late nights and self learning proved that I could excel against all odds. I had never coded before and the staff at Claim Academy offered solutions and encouragement when I came to a brick wall. Our teachers,Sahara and Lamar were very knowledgeable and helped when and where they could. Lamar even came in on weekends and was available any time day or night to answer questions. Overall, my experience ...

Claim Acadamy has been a great Experince. Boot camp was not easy, but I definetley had to put in the work, and time.The Instructors Sahara and Lamar are very supportive through the program. Praneeth was very resourceful from working with us with the mock up interviews to helping us prepare for our capstone presentations. Nicole and Travis made the bootcamp exciting and kept us motivated.The team genuinely want you to succeed!

The staff is well informed and very patient. it Travis Mathis the recruiter never closed his door. My C# instructors Sahara and Praneeth made sure I got the strong base I needed to grow after graduation. Nicole their Marketing director is a blast to talk with. So overall the pace was grueling and the Language/ Syntax almost alien but I'm happy to say I've been assimilated. Thanks Claim Academy!!!

Claim Academy is a top notch coding boot-camp. The instructors are second to none and they provide a vigorous curriculum that will have you coding quickly. The support staff helps with your resume, job placement, and soft skill development and are always there for you. You'll be amazed at how much you learn in a short time-span. Working with Ola, Travis, Sahara, Praneeth, Nicole and Eric has been a life changing experience so if you're thinking about making a career change into coding, this is the place to go.

I saw a flyer for Claim Academy during my decision of if I wanted to go back to school or not. I talked to some of the staff before attending & I knew within minutes that this was the right path to go down. The teachers there were very skilled on what they were educating us on and was always if we needed any help. The lessons aren’t straightforward but it it’s not so complicated that you can't finish them. It’s a lot of hard work that might end in some late nights but the education that you will receive is value

Claim academy presents a great opportunity to learn. Everybody is there to help but you are going to have to work extremely hard to be successful. Thanks Claim Academy.

Claim Academy is a great place to learn coding. I took the C# course without any coding experience at all and now after only 3 months I'm looking for jobs and internships as a certified developer. The teachers are great and have a good sense of humor, and they have a great workspace with a kitchen and couches. The only problem I had was that they teach mostly coding itself, and not much theory or computer science, and since i had no background in coding or comp sci I struggled with the material for a while at first, so be mindful that this is explicitly a coding school and not a computer science school. But it is a great one at that.

At Claim Academy I gained a solid Foundation in .NET Full-Stack Development. The instructors were knowledgeable about about all aspects of Full-Stack development including SQL, C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I entered Claim Academy with only a basic programming background and zero experience with C#. I left with a solid understanding of how to actually tie everything in an .NET MVC application together. I am thankful for the staff as well. Travis did a fantastic job of networking with local businesses and helping students with interview prep, resumes and much more. Sahara, Praneeth, and Eric were all knowledgeable, dedicated instructors.

I came to Claim Academy with no experience beyond a little bit of online work and the pre-work required to get accepted. I left three months later with a solid skill set not only in the fundamentals of full-stack .Net coding, but also in preparing for job interviews, negotiating salary, and presentation skills. It is a lot of work to put in, but if you put in the effort it will pay off.

Claim Academy definitely lives up to its title of Bootcamp. Just like any boot camp if you are truly committed the benefits are abundant. The instructors are knowledgeable and really helpful and their team takes a genuine interest in helping find job placement.

Claim Academy’s staff takes a personal interest toward a successful outcome for all students enrolled in either their Java or C#/.Net cohorts - successful defined as making sure the students have a solid understanding of foundational coding principles, a good grasp on soft skills when it comes time for interviews and most importantly aligns their numerous employment contacts up with graduating students. It’s the deep concern for their students that I think sets Claim Academy at the top in their field.