The Tech Academy
The Tech Academy is a trade school headquartered in Portland, Oregon that offers full-time and part-time bootcamps online and in-person at their Portland campus. The Tech Academy offers part-time and full-time bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, front-end development, tech marketing, and tech sales. The immersive experience aims to create well-rounded technology professionals, and also gives students the option to take the course at their own pace. There are also no set starts dates or rigid scheduling. Students can enroll at any time, study from home, and choose whatever study schedule they would like.
The Tech Academy’s bootcamps cover topics including computer science fundamentals, programming basics, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Python, Bootstrap, jQuery, React.js, project management, Agile, Scrum, MVC, version control, Java, and more. Each bootcamp also includes a Live Project, where students gain real-life experience to add to their resume as well as job placement assistance.
None of The Tech Academy's bootcamps require any tech background or experience. To apply, applicants need to take an IQ test with logic-based questions (to ensure applicants can read, write and perform basic math), followed by an admissions interview.
The final part of every The Tech Academy bootcamp is the Job Placement Course which covers interviewing skills, resume writing, where to find tech jobs, and gives students access to job placement staff who assist students in landing technical positions.
419 The Tech Academy Reviews
AnonymousGraduate • Online Game Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineOct 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceOverall a great experience
Overall a great experience. Not only did I learn game development extensively but I also gained a foundation in software development. I came out of the bootcamp with confidence that I can pursue a career in game development. The live projects that I took part of in this bootcamp was very helpful in gaining some real-world experience. The job placement course is also very insightful and is definitely beneficial.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 10, 2021
Thanks so much for the 5-Star Review!- AnonymousGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineOct 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Everything I thought it would be
The Tech Academy was everything I had hoped for. I enrolled with the intent of switching industries, but before graduating I was offered and took on my dream job in my current field. In any case, The Tech Academy helped me find a passion for coding and I plan on coming back to the tech industry in the future. This was definitely time and money well spent.I completed three of their boot camps in total: Software Developer, UI / UX, and Data Science. You will be able to land a jo...The Tech Academy was everything I had hoped for. I enrolled with the intent of switching industries, but before graduating I was offered and took on my dream job in my current field. In any case, The Tech Academy helped me find a passion for coding and I plan on coming back to the tech industry in the future. This was definitely time and money well spent.I completed three of their boot camps in total: Software Developer, UI / UX, and Data Science. You will be able to land a job if you closely follow their Job Placement Course and listen to their team.
Pros:
Friendly environment, understanding staff, hands-on and real world experience, amazing job support, self-paced curriculum, flexible scheduling; you'll walk away with valuable life skills for any industry
Cons:
If you already know and understand computers pretty well (ie if you've built your own), the first couple of courses might feel slow, however there is still new information in the courses to be gained. Not necessarily a con, but since the school is at your own pace, you need to be self-motivated to stay on top of your study time.Nick W. of The Tech Academy
Job Placement Director
Dec 10, 2021
Hey there! We are so glad that you had such a great experience with The Tech Academy and we're stoked to hear that you took a dream job! At the end of the day, that is the most important thing. Whenever you're ready to get back to tech we'll be here to refresh your skills! Thank you for the kind review. - AnonymousGraduate • OnlineApr 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Front end web development
I recently graduated from the Tech Academy’s Front end web development course. I learned so much in those two months, enjoyed my experience, and I am currently working on my first professional web contract. - AnonymousGraduate • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineApr 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good Job Support
Tech Academy's Front-end web developer course was okay from my experience. When I took the course, the video lectures seemed a little dated (could be different now). The projects were for beginners and were follow along type of projects. The job support was good, they kept you in the loop and sent out job opportunities whenever they find any which was nice. The live project was nice since you get to work in a team environment.
Pros:
-Job support is good, kept you in the loop an...Tech Academy's Front-end web developer course was okay from my experience. When I took the course, the video lectures seemed a little dated (could be different now). The projects were for beginners and were follow along type of projects. The job support was good, they kept you in the loop and sent out job opportunities whenever they find any which was nice. The live project was nice since you get to work in a team environment.
Pros:
-Job support is good, kept you in the loop and stayed in contact with you.
-Live project give you some hand on experience working in a team.
Cons:
-Lecture videos seemed a bit out-dated.
-Didn't learn much from copying code and following along. - AnonymousStudent • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • Salt Lake CityFeb 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Bootcamp
I completed the Software Engineer Bootcamp at the Tech Academy. One of the best decisions I have made this past year other than leaving my ex was enrolling into the Software Engineer program at the Tech Academy. I was able to learn at my own pace and always had an instructor there to help me when in need of assistance. - AnonymousGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineSep 03, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Developer Bootcamp
The Software Developer Bootcamp was a great option for me. I enrolled mid-March just when the Covid pandemic hit and I'm so glad this program was self-paced. I was able fit in studying when I had time especially with kids home full time. You need to be self-motivated to get it done. I especially enjoyed the Live Projects which were intimidating at first but once I got the hang of it it was great to learn what it's like to work with a team of developers. I highly recommend The Tech A...The Software Developer Bootcamp was a great option for me. I enrolled mid-March just when the Covid pandemic hit and I'm so glad this program was self-paced. I was able fit in studying when I had time especially with kids home full time. You need to be self-motivated to get it done. I especially enjoyed the Live Projects which were intimidating at first but once I got the hang of it it was great to learn what it's like to work with a team of developers. I highly recommend The Tech Academy.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Sep 25, 2020
Thanks for the review! I'm extremely impressed you got through the program studying at home with kids there full time! That is quite a feat. Very well done on completing! - AnonymousGraduate • PortlandMay 09, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Flexible Full-Stack Web Dev Camp
Pros:
You can work when you want, mostly, and someone is available throughout the day for questions.
They will lend you a laptop if you don't have one.
It wasn't brutal on the wallet [<$8000] for either Python or C#/.NET [I did the latter].
It teaches newbies a lot from the ground up and is great for learning what full-stack web dev work mostly consists of.
Live Project was great for getting an idea of what working on a team is like.
It com...Pros:
You can work when you want, mostly, and someone is available throughout the day for questions.
They will lend you a laptop if you don't have one.
It wasn't brutal on the wallet [<$8000] for either Python or C#/.NET [I did the latter].
It teaches newbies a lot from the ground up and is great for learning what full-stack web dev work mostly consists of.
Live Project was great for getting an idea of what working on a team is like.
It comes with Job Placement support.
Office is right downtown in a location which is EXTREMELY convenient to transit and paid parking.Cons:
They don't teach you an actual software stack like LAMP, etc, which would've been great to be able to put on my resume.
There are very few portfolio items compared to what I expected; this was a big part of why I went to a bootcamp, since I already had some programming knowledge.
Live Project can be very lackluster depending on who your classmates are; when working together, the rest of your team is important. Some people still didn't seem to understand what they were doing at all, and that held the rest of us back. I was hoping to come out of LP with something I could actually show as part of my portfolio.
No React/Vue/etc intro! Really feel like there should be more discussion of that if it's a web dev bootcamp.One other comment I'd have for folks attempting to pick a bootcamp...bootcamps won't qualify you for a lot of internship opportunities, which have a preference or requirement for students pursuing degrees at accredited universities. If you can afford to hunt down a bootcamp with a proper internship at the end of it, you will have better luck.
- AnonymousStudent • In-Person C# and .NET Boot Camp (full-time) • DenverMar 25, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Course
This is an amazing course! Do not take this lightly, put the work in and you WILL learn the skills you need. I took the FullStack C# BootCamp and I have to tell you, it was hard, but worth it ! Instructors are absolutely there to help you. No easy pass on this , do the work . Alex my instructor helped so much when I was stuck and inspired me , to just check again .. thank you . The entire team from this company inspires you to acheive Leo .... biggest thanks .. for helping me with m...
This is an amazing course! Do not take this lightly, put the work in and you WILL learn the skills you need. I took the FullStack C# BootCamp and I have to tell you, it was hard, but worth it ! Instructors are absolutely there to help you. No easy pass on this , do the work . Alex my instructor helped so much when I was stuck and inspired me , to just check again .. thank you . The entire team from this company inspires you to acheive Leo .... biggest thanks .. for helping me with my schedule when I had interuptions (life happens). When I completed the course, I had a dinner planned with my small kids (putting up with mommy on the computer all the time..) and Sasha , went above and beyond to rush my certificate to display at our dinner. Amazing Staff !!!! My favs ... wouldn't have thought it .. but the first basic course .. ( I loved this ) and C#)
thanks to all !
- AnonymousWeb Designer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandSep 06, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Program
The Tech Academy has a solid program, which leans heavily toward C# and .NET. The overalll best aspect of the program, in my opinion, is the Job Placement. Aaron (who was Director of Job Placement when I was attending the TA) is very hands on, very helpful and the program in general pushes you and guides you in your search for a job.
- AnonymousGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandJun 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Stack Developer Tech Academy Student Review
I am just finishing up at the Tech Academy, but I really enjoyed the material in the program. It is quite challenging and there are times where the material can be quite frustrating. Students going through the program I encourage to just stick it through. Just know that you will not be an absolute expert at all things programming when you get out. However, you will have an excellent foundational knowledge, skills, and work experience, which will allow you to go into an entry level tech job...
I am just finishing up at the Tech Academy, but I really enjoyed the material in the program. It is quite challenging and there are times where the material can be quite frustrating. Students going through the program I encourage to just stick it through. Just know that you will not be an absolute expert at all things programming when you get out. However, you will have an excellent foundational knowledge, skills, and work experience, which will allow you to go into an entry level tech job in the software or IT field. I thoroughly enjoyed the live project at the end because it was a way to apply everything you learned in the program.You learn how to research and solve programmatic problems on a team. They do a great job of making it feel like a realistic sprint in an actual software developer team, which I thought was cool. The instructors and staff are very friendly, and I was able to get a good tech job before even graduating.
Learning code teaches you patience and intuity. As mentioned before, there will be times when you get very frustrated with the exercises and drills. This is to be expected and happens in the actual job as well. Blocks of code aren't always going to work correctly but I encourage students to keep practicing and learning. The job placement course is also very good and you learn a lot about all the little details necessary to come off polished and professional while going through the job search experience. My one thing I learned that helped was to show interest in the company and job. Ask lots of questions and do your research on where you are applying.
My few complaints would be their website. I wish they would make it a little easier to navigate when going through the lectures and drills. I also wish I would have had more time to go through their new C# course. When I was going through the program, they were using a third party while they were developing their own course. While the third party was decent, it was a little frustrating that it wasn't through the Tech Academy. Keep in mind though, they now have their own C# course. I went through as much of it as possible and it is pretty good.
I would also say the cost of the program is a little high but to be fair my getting a job right out of the course made it worth it.
I would encourage anyone interested in getting into the tech field to give the Tech Academy a go. Code is a skill you develop over a lifetime. It feels a lot like writing or learning a foreign language. It is something you just keep going with. I definitly would recommend the Tech Academy program.
- AnonymousGraduate • PortlandFeb 01, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experiance
The Tech Academy was an amazing experience and everything that I was looking for when I was looking to switch my career from sales to development. They were always super helpful and very good at describing difficult concepts. Without The Tech Academy I don't think I would have had the motivation or collection of materials necessary to make a career switch. They really did a great job explaining how everything you're learning is applicable on the job. They covered a wide range of employable te...The Tech Academy was an amazing experience and everything that I was looking for when I was looking to switch my career from sales to development. They were always super helpful and very good at describing difficult concepts. Without The Tech Academy I don't think I would have had the motivation or collection of materials necessary to make a career switch. They really did a great job explaining how everything you're learning is applicable on the job. They covered a wide range of employable technologies and tools. At the start of of my time at The Tech Academy I was local and learned at their Portland facility. I then decided that I wanted to learn and progress through the courses remotely which The Tech Academy was able to accommodate with zero hiccups. I am incredibly grateful for the knowledge I have gained through The Tech Academy, 10/10 would recommend.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Thank you for the review! And well done on getting through the program and getting a tech job. :)
Best,
Danny - AnonymousGraduateSep 08, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Nice Place to Study
Over all good experience! The job placement course is helpful and the self paced aspect is wonderful for busy people! The instructores are very with it and the environment makes for an excellent workspace!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
Operations Manager
Nov 06, 2017
Hi there! Thanks for this review, and I'm glad you like the environment! :)
The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes
| Employed in-field | 70.1% |
| Full-time employee | 70.1% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.0% |
| Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 0.0% |
| Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.0% |
| Not seeking in-field employment | 11.2% |
| Employed out-of-field | 2.8% |
| Continuing to higher education | 4.7% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 3.8% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 8.5% |
| Could not contact | 10.2% |
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How much does The Tech Academy cost?
The Tech Academy costs around $14,000. On the lower end, some The Tech Academy courses like Self-Paced Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp cost $1,800.
What courses does The Tech Academy teach?
The Tech Academy offers courses like Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time), Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (part-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (full-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) and 35 more.
Where does The Tech Academy have campuses?
The Tech Academy has in-person campuses in Portland. The Tech Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is The Tech Academy worth it?
The data says yes! The Tech Academy reports a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $54,000 and 85% of The Tech Academy alumni are employed. The Tech Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 419 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is The Tech Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 419 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Does The Tech Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like The Tech Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read The Tech Academy reviews?
You can read 419 reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report! The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Is The Tech Academy accredited?
We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.