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Code Fellows

Online, Seattle
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About Code Fellows

Location: Online, Seattle

Code Fellows is the Pacific Northwest’s premier technical skills training academy, delivering high-quality live instruction both online and in-person to people from all backgrounds. Learners are guided toward vocational change and life transformation... Read More

Code Fellows has taught over 1,600 graduates and iterated on their curriculum and format to ensure students receive the most industry-relevant training as effectively and efficiently as possible. Students are immersed in their learning with daily lectures, pair programming, weekly presentations from full-time instructional staff who are seasoned industry professionals, one-week project sprints, and more. Code Fellows graduates work at Amazon, Microsoft, Zillow, Expedia, XBOX, NIKE, Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, and over 800 other companies.

The modular style of the Code Fellows program allows students to test into the course level that is most appropriate for their current skill level. In addition, the modular class structure allows students to choose the schedule and timing that meets their needs.

Code Fellows believes everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. In reality, many qualified candidates aren’t pursuing careers in a technology-related field because they are discouraged somewhere along the way. That’s why Code Fellows offers scholarships to help individuals who come from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds find rewarding careers in tech.

They are committed to breaking down systemic barriers and ensuring all people are treated with respect and dignity. They are united with their staff, students, alumni, and partners in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.

Code Fellows supports both domestic and international licensing partners through its Powered by Code Fellows program. Through this program they form strategic partnerships in markets all around the globe to help individuals transform their lives through education. Along with vocation-specific, continuously evolving curriculum and teaching materials, they invest in the success of their partners by providing marketing material, training for instructors, guidance and support on promoting, launching, and running courses, and more.

Code Fellows partners are respected organizations in their industry who want to bring tech training to more individuals. Some of them include Oregon Department of Education, Apprenti, CSNP, Luminus Technical University College, and Cayman Enterprise City.

Code Fellows also offers a tutoring program and platform to both students and non-students, technical instructor certification, and corporate training.

Plus, Code Fellows has been certified by both Washington State and Federal Veterans Administrations to accept the GI Bill.

Courses

Ops 201: Foundations of Computer Operations

Cost: $5,000
Duration: 4 weeks
Locations: Online, Seattle
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Learn to support technology operations by resolving issues with hardware, software, and virtual or cloud systems.

In this hands-on course, you will deploy and troubleshoot Windows and Linux operating systems in various virtual and cloud environments. Key skills such as customer service, knowledge and process documentation, system shell proficiency, performance monitoring, system process management, issue handling, backup/imaging/recovery tools, and software application installation, maintenance, and removal will be practiced.

The course focuses on practical systems support and troubleshooting. Students will utilize issue tracking systems and the ITIL service management framework to communicate, resolve, and document issues and incidents. Students will also study how endpoints interact with the greater IT infrastructure, exploring concepts such as network protocols, Wi-Fi, and server-based user identity support.

This course includes a career coaching curriculum to get you ready for your job search. The course totals 160 hours, including lectures, lab, coworking, and collaborative projects.

Ops 301: Networking and Systems Administration

Cost: $5,000
Duration: 4 weeks
Locations: Online, Seattle
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Gain hands-on server and networking skills in this exciting course that follows the journey of the fictional GlobeX Corporation as it grows from a startup to a multinational enterprise with fully-functional network and information systems. As their new administrator, get ready to deploy systems and design new networks in this fast-paced learning environment that mirrors critical on-the-job scenarios designed to prepare you for real-world Ops challenges.

The course integrates practical network and systems administration operations such as network design and troubleshooting, VPN tunnelling, firewall configuration, network security, server deployment and configuration, user identity management, scripting & automation, and system health monitoring with professional exercises in change management and project planning in a simulated on-the-job narrative.

This course includes a career coaching curriculum to get you ready for your job search. The course totals 160 hours, including lectures, lab, coworking, and collaborative projects.

Ops 401: Cybersecurity Engineering

Cost: $12,000
Duration: 10 weeks
Locations: Online, Seattle
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Ready to kickstart your exciting career in cyber security operations (SecOps)? In this intensive course, delve into critical topics like cyber frameworks, data encryption, cloud security, network security, threat modeling, shell scripting, vulnerability scanning, and incident response. Gain valuable ethical hacker skills in penetration testing, and show off your awesome new abilities in two resume-enhancing projects!

Designed to prepare you for today’s most in-demand security skills, this hands-on course emphasizes practical SecOps. Students will gain cutting-edge skills by analyzing systems vulnerabilities, implementing defenses against common threats, and using industry-relevant tooling.

This course includes a career coaching curriculum to get you ready for your job search, plus job search assistance after graduation. The course totals 400 hours, including lectures, lab, coworking, and collaborative projects.

Code Fellows Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.8/5 (157 reviews)

Anonymous
Graduated: 2020

1/11/2020

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Code 101: Intro to Software Development & Careers in Tech

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"Definitely worth a try!"

Code Fellows Code 101 workshop was a great use of my Saturday! I came in unsure if I would be able to keep up or if I would even be interested in learning to code, but I left feeling proud of what I was able to accomplish and interested in learning more... Read More

Kris Esvelt
Graduated: 2019

12/2/2019

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Code 501: Intro to Data Structures & Algorithms

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"Great course for reviewing the skills necessary for whiteboard interviews!"

This program teaches how to implement and work with many data-structures including Linked Lists, Trees, Stacks, Queues, Maps, and Graphs as well as some sorting algorithms. Along with this we did practice in whiteboard interviewing, using the topics we... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2019

11/21/2019

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Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python

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"A Preference for Python"

I went through Code Fellow's 201/301 night-track courses and finished up with their daytime Python 401 course. 201/301 gets you through the basics of web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Switching over to Python was helpful in building one's... Read More

Aliya Summers
Graduated: 2019

11/1/2019

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"A generally good Python learning experienece"

I had a good experience learning Python. There was a good amount of support during the expected working hours, and for the most part, the desired outcomes were clear. We covered many useful things about the language, and when I graduated I felt comfortable... Read More

Jeff
Graduated: 2018

10/25/2019

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Code 401: Advanced Software Development in ASP.NET Core

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"Well taught from an experienced instructor"

I didn't realize how great the curriculum was until I had done a couple interviews after the class was over. Everything I was up against in the interview was covered in detail during the class. The class moves quickly, so you might feel like you aren't... Read More

Brai
Graduated: 2018

10/21/2019

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"Life Changing."

First and for most, if you're hesitant about changing careers it's understandable. I was - I was satisfied with my job in finance. Was I truly happy? No, not at all. But I was secured. One of the biggest reasons I decided to go forward with Code Fellows... Read More

Meggan Triplett
Graduated: 2019

9/30/2019

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"Intensive but Rewarding"

I took 101, 102, 201, 301, and 401 ASP.NET Core. I'm a fast learner but I've always benefited from a structured learning environment, over teaching myself something online. In general, the curriculum is extremely fast paced and demanding. Truthfully to... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2018

5/15/2019

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Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript - Daytime

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"Incredible Experience!"

When I decided to make a career change and after being on the self-taught coding route for a while, Code Fellows came highly recommended by a friend who had gone through the program and had landed herself a new career as a software engineer. I thought... Read More

Code Fellows proved to be an incredible place to learn not only software development skills, but also other skills needed to be successful in the industry; from career coaching to learning how to work collaboratively in groups/one-on-one. As an added bonus, I had some amazing classmates in my cohort and friendships developed while there have lasted outside of school.

Pros:
- Knowledgeable and dedicated staff (both instructional and support).
- Thoughtful and evolving curriculum.
- Supportive and inclusive environment.
- School staff is open to, and encourages, feedback.
- Great location.
- Networking opportunities available weekly.

Cons:
- Expense, but it's worth it. Plus, scholarships are available to those who qualify.
- Time commitment. Again, it's worth it. The curriculum is fast-paced, so you'll need to be committed if you want to be successful.

Anonymous
Software Developer | Graduated: 2018

5/14/2019

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Code 401: Advanced Software Development in ASP.NET Core

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"New Opportunities"

I came to Code Fellows with absolutely zero experience coding. Code Fellows provided me with a foundation to think like a developer and approach complex problems with confidence. Learning to code is not easy, but the challenge is so rewarding! Throughout... Read More

Anonymous
Full-Stack Developer | Graduated: 2019

5/13/2019

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Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Java with SpringMVC & Android

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"I Can't Recommend Code Fellows Enough"

After almost ten years of working a series of unfulfilling jobs I decided it was time for a career change. From the years I spent as a technical recruiter I knew that software development is a growing field, pays well and would allow me to affect meaningful... Read More

Pros:
- The instructional staff consists of top-notch educators who are also experienced developers
- The curriculum is constantly updated to ensure the latest and most in-demand technologies are being taught
- There is a big focus on learning to write software with other developers (something that you can't do on your own)
- Code Fellows is well known in the Seattle Area and being a Code Fellows graduate carries some weight
- You get to network with many other soon-to-be developers

Cons
- Code Fellows is a big investment (both in time and money) and there is always the concern that you won't get a job afterwards

I cannot recommend Code Fellows enough! I learned vastly more in the 4.5 months I was a student at Code Fellows than I did in the ten months I studied on my own. Having a team of instructors/mentors walk you through a world-class curriculum means that the entire experience is tailored toward gaining the skills necessary to become a professional software developer. Of the 20 or so people I went through Code Fellows with, almost all of us have jobs as developers (some in big companies like Amazon, AT&T and Uber) and I'm confident those who don't will soon be employed. I truly believe that investing in yourself is ALWAYS a good idea and that is exactly what Code Fellows is, an investment in your future.

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