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Parsity

Average Rating4.97
32 Reviews
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Parsity (formerly Project Shift) is a full-time and part-time, online software engineering training program. The curriculum covers the pragmatic and theoretical fundamentals of full-stack JavaScript, including HTML, CSS, NodeJS, SQL, NoSQL, React/Redux, APIs, algorithms and more. Parsity’s vision is to rebuild and redefine what it means to mentor and train new developers. In each module, students will learn objectives, pick them apart, and finish with an evaluation which is graded and reviewed by instructors to help determine their knowledge.

Parsity provides assigned, paid, one on one mentors for accountability, motivation, and vocational support which students meet with regularly to assist with the self-paced curriculum.

In addition to the technical curriculum, students will go through an entire Career Development curriculum to set them up for job-searching after graduation as they transition into Career Services, where they’ll have up to 6 months of one on one Career Coaching.

Parsity accepts students who are smart, ambitious, and humble (in other words, "character matters much more than accolades.") The admission process consists of an application and an in-person or video interview. Parsity encourages applicants of any background, but you should expect a brief technical assessment, so Parsity requires that students be knowledgable in one programming language, or take the Parsity Prep Course.

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  • Ryan Passer
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate
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    May 06, 2022
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    Great Program & Great Value

    As someone who wanted to make a 180 degree career change and quickly develop marketable coding skills without breaking the bank, Parsity was the perfect bootcamp for me. From a top level perspective, it checked off a lot of the boxes I was looking for: fully remote learning environment with the flexibility to work at my own pace (and either full-time or part-time), continual mentorship and support from the staff both during and after the program, and insanely good value when comparing th...
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  • Ben Pryor
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Online
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    May 04, 2022
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    Career Changer

    Switching from teaching into the software engineering field was a daunting prospect but joining Parsity helped me transition smoothly.  Like many others have said Parsity has great hands-on practical activities and experiences.  You deeply learn the principles and apply them.  The program is rigorous but if you do the work you will succeed. This program really sets you up to succeed as a software engineer.  I gave four stars to job assistance because they are still growing in that aspect...
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  • Justin McCarty
    UI Engineer • Graduate • Durham
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    May 03, 2022
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    UI Engineer

    I was part of the first cohort to attend Project Shift, now Parsity.  It was a great experience and has been one of the best decisions of my life. Even in its infancy, and with all its growing pains, which you can read in some of the other reviews, Parsity prepares an individual to be a software engineer.  The small class sizes is a key part of the success of the program, as well as the one on one mentoring and feedback on course work.  Parsity does a great job of balancing the amount of...
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  • Otto Frankel
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Online
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    Apr 26, 2022
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    An Amazing Experience

    After taking some Udemy courses and doing some 'self-learning' regarding coding, I decided to join a bootcamp to get more hands-on and practical experience. Parsity delivered that and more. From the very beginning, I was learning not just about how to build software but also how to use the skills I learned in the real world. The weekly evaluations were all enjoyable and helpful.

    One of my favorite things about Parsity is that it doesn't start at an absolute beginner level- one rev...
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  • Mike Furlong
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Online
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    Aug 27, 2021
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    A Bootcamp and a Half

    Parsity is more than a bootcamp. It's a software engineering school. You're not just going to clone someone else's app and put it up on the fridge for your mom. You're going to learn engineering principles and build your own applications that work across the whole stack. This is not an easy program, but I graduated exceedingly well prepared to show my portfolio and speak meaningfully to senior devs about how and why my projects worked. Two months out from graduation I had two employment ...
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  • Joanna
    Junior Frontend Developer • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Durham
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    Nov 12, 2020
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    Best decision I ever made

    I researched a lot of different programs before deciding on Project Shift, and one of the main reasons I went with them came down to a gut instinct. They seemed really genuine and invested, and it turned out my instincts were right. Everyone was genuinely invested in our growth. I went from having no technical experience, just an interest and a drive to learn and to change my life, and I came out of it with a new career that I love. I feel like Project Shift set me up for success, and I ...
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  • Alicia H
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Durham
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    Apr 16, 2020
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    > 1 year out; still extremely satisfied with the program

    The experience at Project Shift was better than I expected & more than I could have known to ask for, and definitely set me up for success in this field. Over a year out of the program, I'm still regularly leaning on fundamentals that I was taught there, and it gave me the skills and confidence to dive into new technologies beyond the JavaScript that we were taught and to think critically across the full stack of a software application.

    A few highlights:
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  • Jason Park
    Software Developer • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Durham
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    Nov 23, 2019
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    If you're serious about making a career pivot, Project Shift is the place for you

    When I first started programming, I was only able to study on nights and weekends due to my job and the progress I did make was very slow. After about 6 months, I realized that if I really want to make this career transition, I would have to dive head-first and do this full time. I started looking into different software engineering bootcamps in the area but Project Shift was the clear winner for a number of reasons. 

     

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  • Byron Glaspy
    Software Engineer • Applicant • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Durham
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    Nov 12, 2019
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    Can't Say Enough

    I recently completed the Software Engineering Immersion Program at Project Shift and can't say enough about my experience there.  I had no coding experinece whatsoever and had no job expereince in the software world either.  I enrolled in the 3 month program and did the 1 month prep course prior to the program as well.  In just 2 months and 1 week after completing the program I received an offer at an incredible software company in downtown Durham, north of $70K with incredible benefits.  ...

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  • Andres Alcocer
    Andres Alcocer
    Software Developer • Student • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Durham
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    Jun 06, 2019
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    Turned my hobby into a full time career!

    It was during college when I frist got introduced to programming. I completely fell in love with it! Ever since I am always coding during my free time, just for fun. Although I did enjoy my time in college I had to stop my education due to financial reasons. One of the things I've realized as a computer science student is that computer science DOES NOT equal programming with that being said you can get a job in software development without a degree in computer science (I am no...

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  • Hew Keller
    Software Artisan • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Durham
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    Feb 14, 2019
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    Jumpstarted? No- ROCKETED a career change into software engineering

    I went to Project Shift with absolutely no tech background. My background was sales and financial planning. I was living in the Middle East when I heard about Project Shift. In April 2018, I flew to Durham and attended (My pregnant wife remained in the Middle East until we met up after Project Shift concluded).

    It was an absolutely amazing experience with Aaron, Sean, and Morgan. This course/fellowship requires a lot of hard work, but it pays off. At the end of week 8, I was hit ...

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  • Linda Vu
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering • Durham
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    Feb 11, 2019
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    More Than a Bootcamp

    I would do voluntarily do this program again just to hangout with Aaron and Sean in the fun learning atmosphere they created. The intimate class size and heart that they have for this program is not to be understated - I genuinely felt like I was a part of a family there, and still do as part of their alumni network. This is not to downplay the fact that this was one of the most taxing things I've ever done in a 3-month span. It is NOT easy, but the reward of how much I was able to learn a...

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Parsity Alumni Outcomes

100%
Employment Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
$66,240
Median Salary
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100% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 0% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 14 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field100.0%
Full-time employee86.0%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position7.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance7.0%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.0%
Not seeking in-field employment0.0%
Employed out-of-field0.0%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field0.0%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
Read the full Project Shift CIRR report here

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  • Part-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering (Online)

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Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 26, 2023
Schools and universities may be scrambling to figure out remote learning, but coding bootcamps have essentially been preparing for this since 2013. Online coding bootcamps already use Zoom video, Slack, GitHub, and VS Code Live Share for pair programming, online lectures, and to connect mentors and instructors with students. Of course, you can learn to code online – but it doesn’t stop there!...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated June 29, 2017
Missed any news about coding bootcamps from June 2017? Course Report is here for you! We’ve compiled the most important news and developments in this blog post and podcast. In June, we heard John Oliver and Megyn Kelly talk about bootcamps, we read about new investments in bootcamps, a number of newspapers wrote about the impact bootcamps are having at a local level, and we were excited to ...

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Parsity Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
5.0
Instructors
5.0
Curriculum
4.9
Job Assistance
4.8
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FAQs

How much does Parsity cost?

Parsity costs around $7,900.

What courses does Parsity teach?

Parsity offers courses like Full-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering, Part-time Remote Fullstack Software Engineering.

Where does Parsity have campuses?

Parsity has in-person campuses in Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh. Parsity also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Parsity worth it?

The data says yes! In 2020, Parsity reported a 65% graduation rate, a median salary of $66,240, and 100% of Parsity alumni are employed. Parsity hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 32 Parsity alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Parsity on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Parsity legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 32 Parsity alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Parsity and rate their overall experience a 4.97 out of 5.

Does Parsity offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Parsity scholarship for $500 off tuition!

Can I read Parsity reviews?

You can read 32 reviews of Parsity on Course Report! Parsity alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Parsity and rate their overall experience a 4.97 out of 5.

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