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1. Ironhack

4.92 (574 reviews)

Ironhack offers full-time and part-time courses in 9- or 24-week formats, respectively. Career services include portfolio and resume building, job interview preparation, networking, and hiring fairs. Ironhack has scholarships available for women and military vets who are interested in a tech career. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I took my decision because of the branding Ironhack has. But I affirm it was a good decision based on the results I obtained from the bootcamp I took. The best experience I have had in my life.

Javier Ramírez

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2. HackerYou

4.99 (192 reviews)

HackerYou offers a full-time, 9-week bootcamp in web development as well as many part-time programs. Get immersed in the fun, collaborative learning environment, enjoying a 10:1 student-instructor ratio and 24/7 access to their 12,000 square foot space in downtown Toronto. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Following is my review of the Web Development fundamentals and Advanced course; It has been amazing. The content is fun and clear and the level of progression in the assignments is perfect. It also helps that Tom is a great instructor and makes the lectures fun. The mentors also have been very helpful during class and even off-hours. I chose to do this course because I knew I wanted to apply ...

Bojan P

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3. Epicodus

4.85 (134 reviews)

Epicodus is a full-time, in-person coding bootcamp that provides job search assistance and includes an internship with a tech company. Students enroll for free for the first five weeks and are invited to finish the program if they have sufficient grades and comply with all the guidelines. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I decided to attend the Intro to Programming Course (evening/part time) at Epicodus once I knew I was moving to Portland from NYC. It was a great chance to meet new people, learn some new skills, and see if I might be interested in changing careers. The Intro to Programming Course was perfect for me because it allowed me to get a taste of programming without having to commit to a full-time ...

Brittany

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4. DESIGNATION

4.84 (81 reviews)

DESIGNATION offers a hybrid online and in-person 24-week course in UI and UX design. They offer financial assistance through a partnership with Climb Credit and Skills Fund. The final 2 weeks of the program comprise the Career Phase, which helps students with resume building and portfolio development. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I came to Designation for a career change. After many years in theatre and time as a stay-at-home mom, I wanted a career with growth potential in which I could utilzie my creative background. UX design seemed like a good fit, and I dove in. I chose the program at Designation for its reputation and rigor, and I was not dissappointed. I recieved an education not only in UX design, but in soft ...

Megan Keach

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5. Noble Desktop

4.94 (64 reviews)

Noble Desktop offers a wide range of classes and certificate programs in coding and design. These can be taken in a full-time or part-time format. Courses vary between 2 and 120 hours and cost between $95 and $5,000. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

This was a great course that I am so happy I decided to take. I think that this course was the perfect amount of rigor and the perfect amount of fun. We learned the nitty gritty coding information alongside working on cool projects.

Eric

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6. V School

4.95 (36 reviews)

V School offers online and in-person 12-week programs. In-person students receive free housing and discounted public transit. V School reports a 100% job fulfillment rate, and all job-seeking students have found employment within 30 days of graduating. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

It’s the curriculum and the community that shine at V School. While no 12-week course is a substitute for 1-2 years of experience, this curriculum provides a solid, professional-grade foundation for those seeking to make a career change. The Instructors are knowledgeable and patient, and like everyone else in the V School community (including administration, career guidance, and V School ...

Kit Masaracchia

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7. Neoland

4.85 (32 reviews)

Neoland offers full- and part-time courses in UI/UX design, full-stack, data design, and user experience design. Their employment exchange program brings in managers from important companies to hire from their new graduates. Also, there are a number of scholarships available for qualified students. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Acabo de finalizar el curso de UX en Neoland. He de decir que la elección fue complicada entre otras escuelas que impartían el mismo curso con un contenido similar. Pero hoy he de decir que ha sido un acierto 100%. Los profesionales que lo imparten, la motivación que transmiten y la información para, luego despegar cada uno, ha sido increíble. Me siento con muchas ganas de transformar y ...

Yolanda García San Juan

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8. CodeCraft School

4.82 (16 reviews)

CodeCraft School has currently suspended the operation of technology courses and is no longer accepting students. The SwitchUp team no longer monitors this page for updates CodeCraft School of Technology offers a variety of bootcamps which are carefully crafted to prepare students for careers in technology. The CodeCraft team has 13+ years of experience teaching digital skills through their partnering organization, Boulder Digital Arts. In addition, their instructors are industry veterans who... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I had a wonderful experience at CodeCraft. The teachers were definitely the best part. We had 3 teachers and they all brought a different perspective and knowledge base. I learned so much from them and they were very available outside of class hours. I was able to get a full-time job as a UX designer 2 months after graduating which was amazing. Meredith, the career services woman, was ...

Nell Roberts

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9. EDIT Disruptive Digital Education

5.0 (1 review)

EDIT. - Disruptive Digital Education is a school specialized in the Digital Sector. Located in the sunny cities of Lisbon, Madrid and Oporto, it counts with experts in different sectors of the Digital Industry, whose daily contact with the job market allows them to be at the forefront of this fast-changing industry. The synergy between the school and digital agencies and enterprises is essential for the continuous improvement of the courses, and this is the only way EDIT. can ensure the best... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

EDIT. combines a wide range of professionals, with both national and international experience, who are eager to share their knowledge with the students. The motto "learn by doing" is actually their way of doing things.

Marisa Santos Costa

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10. Startup Institute

4.7 (138 reviews)

Startup Institute offers a 12-week, immersive program for coding students. Two months of dedicated career support are included, and students are also connected to a comprehensive network of startups and tech companies who hire recent graduates. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Startup Institute was recommended to me by one of my mentors. I had recently relocated to the Boston area after graduating college and knew that I wanted to join the local startup ecosystem, but had no idea how to go about it. What was certain is that I would have to work very hard to get there. My military background helped a great deal, but I still needed the skills and connections to ...

Laura Cabrera

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11. BrainStation

4.69 (122 reviews)

Brainstation offers a range of full-time and flexible courses. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 250 instructors from innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 50,000 professionals. They have partnered with popular brands like Google, Amazon, Expedia, and Facebook. They offer many other scholarship opportunities. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

Pros: -In-depth knowledge we received of various aspects that play into the digital marketing landscape -Able to apply the information learned through a final group project -Teachers were super knowledgeable and offered experiences from their own careers within the industry -Networking with other students within the industry/getting into the industry etc. Cons: None!

Amanda W

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12. Dev Mountain

4.67 (69 reviews)

Dev Mountain students specialize in web development, UX design, salesforce development, or software QA. The program offers full-time immersive courses during the day, and a part-time night program. Located in Salt Lake City, Provo, Phoenix and Dallas, Dev Mountain offers housing to full-time students at each location. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I was on a dead end path as a bioanalyst at a company in SLC. I have a degree in chemistry and more than five years of professional experience, but science just doesn't pay without that M.S. or PhD after your name. My husband, who is a senior developer, talked me into DevMountain because he worked with a few DevMountain grads at his digital security company. So, without any coding experience, ...

Katrina Fairfax

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13. RED Academy

4.51 (62 reviews)

RED Academy has full-time courses in 12- or 24-week formats and part-time courses that can be taken in 5- or 10-week formats. They also offer work-study courses in 48- and 96-week timeframes. These unique courses allow students to gain hands-on experience with successful companies while working on their studies. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I came onto the course with some skepticism. I was looking to retrain and was worried I would be able to learn enough in 12 weeks to change careers. I have to say I was more than impressed with the course and with Red as a whole. From my first conversation with Michelle who put my fears at ease to the first day where the Red method was explained. I was constantly reassured and made to feel ...

Fiona Brownlie

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14. CareerFoundry

4.39 (67 reviews)

CareerFoundry's courses in design and web development are 100% online and self-paced. They are six to ten months in length. Each student receives tutoring from a dedicated mentor, and students are guaranteed job placement within 6 months of graduating, or they will have their tuition refunded. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I have a Bachelor in Communication Studies and English is still a big obstacle in my career. So when I realized that I can not become a journalist in my new residence country, I start looking around for other options. I did my research and I start thinking about programming and web development. I had no idea what is what and what do I have to do, so Google became my best friend for the first ...

Anamaria

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15. Barcelona Code School

4.5 (8 reviews)

9-week in-person JavaScript Full-Stack bootcamp JavaScript, React.js, React Native, Node, Express, MongoDB, Git, HTML5, CSS3 Monday to Friday, 9:30 till 19:30 The course is taught in English Financing options are available Take a fast track to the web development world The JavaScript Full-Stack Bootcamp takes place over nine weeks and teaches an up-to-date curriculum to maximize the demand for your skills when you graduate as a full-stack web developer! What you will learn: – How to build... (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I liked the overall environment and things we learnt, mostly the second day where we could actually sketch an application. However, I would have liked to know more practical things as tips and tricks about UX.

Vasilica Perianu

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16. New York Code and Design Academy

4.25 (20 reviews)

New York Code and Design Academy offers web development and UX design courses in full- and part-time intensives. Tuition can be paid in installments or students can work with the school’s financial partners for assistance. The programs cost between $999 and $15,000. (View In-Depth Report)

Recent Review:

I am graduate of the Software Engineering Intensive June 2018 program. Because of this program, I was able to successfully pivot careers and get a Front End Engineer position a month after completion with zero past coding experience. What I love most about NYCDA is the community, which is perhaps the most important asset you can have as someone new to tech. It's a very laid-back yet still ...

Karl Rodulfo

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17. The Shkola

The Shkola is the first coding bootcamp in Russia. In 8 weeks students will learn the required fundamentals of web development to change their career or launch their startup. The curriculum covers the whole stack of web development: layout using HTML & CSS, front-end development using the latest JavaScript, back-end development with Ruby on Rails. The students will learn how to use Git version control and text editors. The bootcamp also provide skills required to find a job. The instructors... (View In-Depth Report)