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Tech Elevator

Average Rating4.91
507 Reviews
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Tech Elevator offers both full-time and part-time coding bootcamps that prepare students for a career as a software developer, starting with an Aptitude Test. Throughout the bootcamp, students learn Java, HTML, CSS, SQL, API, and JavaScript. The full-time bootcamp runs for 14 weeks, Monday through Friday, 9-4:30 pm, and the part-time bootcamp runs for 30-weeks with a mix of independent study, live lectures and small-group programming. Both programs have a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure the best supportive environment for participants. Tech Elevator's instruction is delivered in-person at campuses located in Cleveland and Columbus. Tech Elevator offers students beyond its core markets and throughout the U.S., class options through its National Live Remote program.

Tech Elevator’s career-readiness Pathway Program is responsible for high placement outcomes and includes personalized coaching sessions, interview practice, 12 months of placement support post-graduation, and alumni and mentor networking. Tech Elevator also offers its students and alumni direct connections to employers through employer showcases and interviewing events.

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  • Ellen McCartney
    Ellen McCartney
    Software Engineer - Ford X @ Ford Motor Company • Graduate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Detroit
    Sep 15, 2020
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    14 Weeks To Change Your Life

    I chose Tech Elevator after attending a virtual open house and attending a MeetUp event where I heard some employees speak on the value of the program. The admission process of an interview and two aptitude tests stood out to me as a reason I wanted to join this bootcamp. They aren't out to take money from hopeful students and just see if they get through the course - Tech Elevator carefully vets their students to make sure they have what it takes to devote 14 straight weeks of rigorous ...
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  • Josef Widdifield
    Josef Widdifield
    Frontend Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Columbus
    Sep 03, 2020
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    Good material

    The material covered in the class portion of this boot camp is a great start to any coding career. They prepared me well for concepts and reinforcing what we learned through projects. 
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  • Brooks G
    Brooks G
    Software Engineer
    Aug 29, 2020
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    Java Development Bootcamp

    Overall Experience:

    Phenomenal.  Everyone at Tech Elevator cares about your success and progression in your transition into a new industry.  Couldn't have asked for a better group of individuals to help guide us down this daunting (but rewarding) path.

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    I attended the first Philadelphia cohort (Cohort[0]).  My instructors, Rich and Andrew, were awesome.  Both had loads of experience in the industry, and they were more ...
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  • Amanda Saylor
    Amanda Saylor
    Associate Survey Programmer • Graduate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Cincinnati
    Jul 31, 2020
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    Cincinnati Java Cohort May-Aug 2019

    This bootcamp was incredible. I decided to do a midlife career change from Social Services into IT. All of the college programs I looked at would have taken at least 2 years to complete while working full time. This bootcamp was able to pack in all that knowledge into 14 weeks, and I'm now a survey programmer for a marketing research company. It took me a little bit to find the right position for me, but Tech Elevator offers a ton of career support/advice/assistance. The bootcamp itself ...
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  • Krista Lewis
    Krista Lewis
    Software Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Cincinnati
    Jul 26, 2020
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    Fantastic Bootcamp

    I have nothing but good things to say about my Tech Elevator experience.  The staff are friendly, hardworking people who do everything in their power to help you succeed, they are more than happy to give you extra help if you are having a hard time.  The curriculum was well thought out and well paced.  The professional development portion of the bootcamp was incredible - getting the first job is always the hardest and they made that process so much easier for us.  I feel lucky to have fo...
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  • Amyre Vincent
    Amyre Vincent
    Associate Technical Consultant at Perficient, Inc • Graduate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Detroit
    Jun 24, 2020
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    Definitely the right choice for me

    Tech Elevator was a game changer for me. I knew that I wanted a career in IT, I just didn’t know where to start, since I was already 15 years into my career.  My ideal position was one where people were valued, there was freedom (and expectation) to constantly learn, upward mobility, and the ability (in the near future) to work from anywhere. I found out about TE through working in TechTown Detroit. For a time, I worked on the same floor as TE staff’s main office, and so I saw the instru...
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  • Casey Tek
    Casey Tek
    Dev-X Trainee • Student • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Detroit
    Jun 21, 2020
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    A great way to make a career change

    I went to school and got a degree in kinesiology. After graduating, I found no use for my degree without further specialization. Unable to decide which direction to go, I worked in the restaurant industry. 

    Finding myself over worked, under payed, and unappreciated, I had to make a change. A friend recommended a coding bootcamp which lead to me to start researching different schools in the area. I found that tech elevator was the best decision based on quantity and quality of cont...
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  • Erin Scicchitano
    Erin Scicchitano
    Lead Developer • Graduate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Pittsburgh
    Jun 20, 2020
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    Life changing

    Deciding to do a bootcamp is terrifying. I had no connections and felt lost trying to figure out which schools were scams. I know that I spent months researching and reading reviews (like you are now) and thinking that getting a job as a software developer after just a few months was too good to be true. I’m pretty much just here to echo all of Tech Elevator’s other amazing reviews - they’re the real deal and the best decision I’ve ever made. After so much anxiety about not getting a job...
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  • Jenna Tyzinski
    Jenna Tyzinski
    Software Developer Associate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Pittsburgh
    Jun 18, 2020
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    Software Developer Associate

    Going back to school to tech elevators bootcamp was the best thing i ever did for myself. making a career change after being out of school for 8 years was scary but the teachers were there every step of the way and truly wanted you to succeed. The pathway directors/program made sure you were totally prepared for the interviews and were there if you needed anything. i would 10/10 recommend tech elevator to anyone. 
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  • Anthony C
    Anthony C
    QA - PNC • Graduate • Full-Time .NET/C# Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Pittsburgh
    Jun 17, 2020
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    Life Changing Decision

    A quick summary of who I am before reading my review. I had a passion for technology coming out of high school and attempted to take some course in programming. Things didn't seem right at the time, so I came out of school with my Associates and shortly after I found myself doing full blown construction. The experience was great but I knew that fire for computers was still there. Then Tech Elevator came on my radar.

    Tech Elevator was a fantastic program. Words can't describe the e...
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  • Zach
    Zach
    Tech Enablement Analyst • Graduate • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Detroit
    Jun 11, 2020
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    A life changing experience

    My Background: Before Tech Elevator, I graduated from Oakland University with a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. After college, I worked at a law firm for about a year with the intention of going to law school. However, after discovering through my work at the law firm that I wasn't as interested in the material as I thought I would be, I decided to start searching for a different route. Throughout my search, which included considering a career in psychiatry a...
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  • Audrey
    Audrey
    Junior Software Developer • Student • Full-Time Java Coding Bootcamp - In-person • Detroit
    Jun 04, 2020
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    Student

    I had a great experience at Tech Elevator. The instructors, program director and Pathway Director were all supportive and engaged with us throughout the full 14 week boot camp and in the weeks following to help us continue interview practice and white-boarding problems and support us in the job search.
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Tech Elevator Alumni Outcomes

70%
Employment Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
$74,000
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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 24 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
Employed in-field70.0%
Full-time employee45.0%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position25.0%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance0.0%
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-field30.0%
Could not contact0.0%
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Jess Feldman
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Updated January 02, 2025
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Updated January 02, 2025
Rather than quitting a job to make a career change into tech, many are taking advantage of the flexibility of a part-time bootcamp. In this exclusive alumni panel, we spoke with bootcamp graduates from Tech Elevator, Springboard, General Assembly, and Careerist to find out how a part-time bootcamp helped them successfully transition into tech. From what they learned in a part-time bootcamp to...
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Updated October 30, 2024
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Updated September 23, 2024
2024 has been a rollercoaster of a year in tech hiring! We sat down with four career experts from Springboard, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and Tech Elevator to find out which industries are hiring bootcamp graduates today and how to stand out in a competitive job market. Listen in the conversation or read the transcript as we dig into effective methods for using generative AI in your j...
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Updated September 05, 2024
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Updated April 02, 2024
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Tech Elevator Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 500+ Tech Elevator alumni reviews on Course Report, the bootcamps are praised for their effective teaching methods, comprehensive curriculum in coding and software development, and the supportive learning environment. One reviewer said, "Tech Elevator offers an incredible learning experience with passionate instructors and a well-structured curriculum." However, some reviews note that the intensity and pace of the courses can be challenging, especially for those completely new to coding.
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Tech Elevator is licensed under the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
FAQs

How much does Tech Elevator cost?

Tech Elevator costs around $16,500.

Where does Tech Elevator have campuses?

Tech Elevator has in-person campuses in Cleveland and Columbus. Tech Elevator also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Tech Elevator worth it?

The data says yes! Tech Elevator reports a 93% graduation rate, a median salary of $65,000 and 88% of Tech Elevator alumni are employed. Tech Elevator hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 507 Tech Elevator alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Tech Elevator on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Tech Elevator legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 507 Tech Elevator alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Tech Elevator and rate their overall experience a 4.91 out of 5.

Does Tech Elevator offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Tech Elevator accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Tech Elevator reviews?

You can read 507 reviews of Tech Elevator on Course Report! Tech Elevator alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Tech Elevator and rate their overall experience a 4.91 out of 5.

Is Tech Elevator accredited?

Tech Elevator is licensed under the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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