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Montana Code School

Missoula, Bozeman

About Montana Code School

Location: Missoula, Bozeman

The Montana Code School is dedicated to training the state’s next generation of junior developers with 2016 classes being held in Missoula and Bozeman. We offer intensive, fully-immersive coding boot-camp programs and a part-time course designed to produce... Read More

With countless code schools throughout the United States, you could choose to attend just about anywhere – but we’re willing to bet you’d like Montana more. Although Montana Code School’s quality instructors, robust community and lean philosophy make its curriculum world-class, our Missoula campus is really what makes us shine.

While you’re here you’ll live and breathe code; and fill in the gaps with adventures in Big Sky country!

Courses

Full-Time Immersive

Cost: $8,000
Duration: 12 weeks
Locations: Missoula, Bozeman
In-person Only
Course Description:

Our 12-week full-time immersive program will push you headfirst into the programming world. This rigorous course will have you thinking and dreaming in code every day of the week. You will leave the course confident and assured of your skills to be a full-stack Jr. Web Developer. This course includes time with a career advisor to help guide your path after the program along with mock interviews and exposure to real world tech business problems.

Subjects:
Design Principles, CSS, Git, HTML, jQuery, MongoDB, MySQL, Bootstrap, Heroku, Responsive Design, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), React.js, Algorithms, Node.js, Database Design, JavaScript, UX Design

Part-Time Course

Cost: $8,000
Duration: 24 weeks
Locations: Missoula, Bozeman
In-person Only
Course Description:

The part-time Immersive course guarantees you will become a full-stack Jr. Web Developer while not having to sacrifice your day job. The course lasts six months, with classes meeting 6 pm – 9 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in addition to having 1 weekend a month, Saturday- Sunday 8 am- 6 pm dedicated to coding. Keep working your day job or taking classes and feel confident learning code a few nights a week, at the end of the course be ready to start a career or bring new insight to your current one.

Subjects:
CSS, Git, HTML, jQuery, MongoDB, MySQL, Bootstrap, Heroku, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), React.js, Algorithms, Node.js, Database Design, JavaScript, UX Design

Montana Code School Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.55/5 (20 reviews)

Anonymous
Graduated: 2015

12/28/2018

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"Montana Code School review"

Montana code school is an excellent boot camp. What I loved most were the teachers. They definitely made my coding experience better.

Anonymous
Graduated: 2017

12/28/2018

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"Good time, Great Experience"

I was in the part time program while working 40 hours a week. I enjoyed the program but felt that I wasn't pushed as much as I had been in traditional learning environments. If you are person who can easily sit back and watch and not put in the effort... Read More

Genevieve Crow
Web Engineer | Graduated: 2017

12/26/2018

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"A fast gateway to tech in an outdoor lovers' paradise"

I had a great experience at Montana Code School! The dev community in Missoula is welcoming, quirky, and growing fast. For me, it was an ideal place to start a career in tech. My background is in creative writing and small-scale food businesses--nothing... Read More

Pros:
-Located in Missoula, MT. Lots of skiing, biking, hiking, mountaineering, climbing, etc., plus a vibrant arts & culture scene. The tech community here is very quality-of-life/work-life-balance oriented. Low cost of living compared to more urban areas.
-Curriculum is flexible and, to some degree, self-directed. If a student is interested in learning about a particular technology, there's ample opportunity to explore it in-depth in a uniquely supportive environment.
-Networking, job support, and blooming job and social tech community in Missoula, MT.
-Small cohort size and engaged teachers. MTCS provides great peers and instructors.

Cons:
-Located in Missoula, MT. Most job support/networking opportunities are most useful within Montana.
-Curriculum is flexible and, to some degree, self-directed. For students looking for a lot of structure, this might not be the bootcamp.

gabe rau
Unity Developer | Graduated: 2017

12/26/2018

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"Incredible"

The classroom setting, teacher, students, work, and opportunity were all endless and amazing.

Anonymous
Help Desk Analyst | Graduated: 2017

12/25/2018

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"Work."

I have mixed, but overall, positive feelings about my MTCS experience. I spent several months preparing for the program, which allowed me to learn at my best during the course. It was great working with like-minded and motivated people towards a common... Read More

Finding a coding job with 3 months of experience is tough. Finding one in small town MT is really tough.
I struggled for months to find employment, applying to basically every company in town. I didn’t feel supported with my hunt at first, but after I reached out, the school was very helpful working with me on ideas and networking. Ultimately, there aren’t many programming jobs in Bozeman, and between MSU and the MTCS, there are a lot of people vying for them. Employers also seem skeptical overall about boot camps. I eventually ‘settled’ for an industry job that doesn’t utilize my coding skills, though the background certainly helps.

My teacher was as good as I could have possibly asked for. He was extremely knowledgeable & patient, and truly cared for his students and their success. He did a fantastic job and I was extremely impressed and have a great level of respect for him.

Ultimately, I learned a set of skills that I am still trying to turn into my career, and did it in a manner that worked for me. I would recommend the course, but only to individuals ready to put in serious work before, during, and after on their personal development, and only with an awareness of the Bozeman job market realities.

Adam Hoberecht
Software developer | Graduated: 2016

12/24/2018

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"From Noob to sofware developer in 3 months"

When I first started attending the Montana Code School I had a vague idea of what being a software developer intailed and no idea how to write even one line of code. By the end of my three months I was proficient in over 10 different coding languages... Read More

Anonymous
Entrepreneur | Graduated: 2018

11/2/2018

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"MTCS - Great marketing! Poor execution!"

If you have no experience in the tech field and you have low expectations then this is the place for you! If you have experience in the tech field, have coding experience, and want a tech job in Montana. Save your money and teach yourself online and just... Read More

Lars
Developer | Graduated: 2016

4/3/2018

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"Great Experience. Set me up for Success."

I attended code school and within a month got a job in the field at a local CMS based firm. Unfortunately MTCS didn't teach any negotiation skills so I wasn't ready when they said "we need a senior developer out of you in 2 weeks." I found another job... Read More

Anonymous
Project Manager | Graduated: 2017

3/16/2018

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"Self Learning Environment"

Pros: Great teacher who always knew how to fix a problem. Mob programming was helpful in getting the most out of learning.

Cons: The pre course work assigned did not get me prepared enough for the things we would be focusing on in class. It was a lot... Read More

Anonymous
Software Developer | Graduated: 2017

3/16/2018

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"MTCS gave me the confidence to pursue a career that I had previously felt was out of my reach, and afforded me the opportunity to meet my future employer and other technologists in the community."

Code school is a great way to jump start a new career, maybe even get a job, in just 3 months (or longer for part-time). It's encouraging to make the journey alongside others in the same boat as you. Having a professional available to guide you through... Read More

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