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Turing School of Software & Design

Average Rating4.77
221 Reviews
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Turing School of Software & Design is a federally accredited, online tech training provider turning driven students into professional developers. Turing offers a Software Engineering program, which is aimed at career changers. The program covers four modules: object-oriented programming (Ruby, JavaScript), web application development (Rails, JavaScript), professional web applications, and cross-team processes and applications. Within the final module, students will choose to focus on front end development with Javascript/React or back end development with Ruby/Rails. The staff at Turing emphasizes their educational experience, not just their years as developers, and promises that successful graduates of the school will be valuable contributors to the company they choose to work for through community-driven education. While the programs are fully online, Turing students are required to live within 2 hours (+/-) MST.

Those applying to the Software Engineering program should anticipate spending 1-2 hours on the application process, which includes a written application and a Zoom interview. 

Students will receive career support through the four modules of the Software Engineering program. This support includes resumes, cover letters, job shadowing, and job coaching. Graduates will participate in small-group job coaching sessions, where they can work with peers and staff to build and execute their job search strategy. Alumni are allowed to participate in these sessions for as long as it takes them to find a tech role. Alumni who are on the job hunt for their second or third role after graduating are also welcome to reach out to Turing School for job support. 

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  • Ricky
    Ricky
    Graduate • Online
    Feb 26, 2016
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    Hardest thing I ever did, but well worth it

    As a career firefighter/paramedic of 23 years, when it became time for a career change I knew I wanted to become a software dev. After attending many meetups in my area I learned of Turing school of software & design. After completing the modules I can say that Turing made being a firefighter/paramedic seem easy.

    When I asked a friend that had completed the school how hard it would be, she told me, 'you won't have a life'. In a sense this was true. You cannot hold a job and h...

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  • Sam
    Sam
    Software Developer • Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 25, 2016
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    Life Changer

    As a habitual career-hoppper, I can honestly say that Turing is an excellent way to give you a kickstart down the software development path. The program was perfectly structured for me; it’s full-time, very intense, and prolonged enough to impart a solid foundation of knowledge and skill. I have a lot of gratitude to Jeff and his team for creating the program.

    I attended early on in Turing’s existence (3rd cohort) and there was a lot of room for improvement around things like the...

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  • Lovisa Svallingson
    Lovisa Svallingson
    Graduate • Graduate • Online
    Feb 25, 2016
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    I started Turing one week after my spring finals sophomore year of college. Turing was everything I had hoped college to be; an engaged community, an emphasis on teaching actual skills, good, fair values and a focus on the individual's success professionally and within the community.

    Jeff Casimir and his team are the primary reasons for why you should come to Turing. Every single person on staff at Turing truly cares for all students (including alumni) and goes above and beyond w...

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  • Orion Osborn
    Orion Osborn
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 25, 2016
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    Best educational experience of my life

    I previously tried to teach myself programming.  I completed a number of online tutorials, I took an intermediate programming course at the University of New Mexico, and I tried building small apps in my free time to try to get enough experience to transition my career to software engineering.  When learning outside a classroom I found that getting stuck over and over again really slowed my progress and became demotivating.  While taking a university course I learned a bit more, but I neve...

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  • Eric
    Eric
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 24, 2016
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    Awesome program for a career change

    Making a career change is an incredibly difficult decision. I was eight years into a successful career when I finally decided it was time to make a change. After extensive research I put my trust and money in the Turing School led by Jeff Casimir. For anyone who may be in a similar boat and decides to make that jump I can say from my experience that you won't be disappointed with Turing. Jeff runs a challenging program staffed by instructors who are both incredible developers in their own ...

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  • David Daniel
    David Daniel
    Software Developer • Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 24, 2016
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    The best decision i've ever made

    A year ago, I recognized that I was unhappy with my career and decided to make a change into Software Development. After researching several programs nation-wide, I ultimately settled on Turing for a few reasons: 

    1. Their emphasis on the importance of pedagogy 
    2. A (relatively) longer program sounded appealing 
    3. The reputation of Jeff Casimir within the industry

    Overall, I am beyond satisfied with my decision. At the risk of sounding fanatical, it's probab...

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  • Michael Dao
    Michael Dao
    Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 24, 2016
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    An Experience Beyond Words

    Full Disclosure: I am currently employed by Turing as an Assistant Instructor.

    There's a lot that I can say about Turing, and my experiences there. It would be best to start at the beginning.

    Before Turing I was a Systems Engineer at a large company, and I didn't enjoy my work. It was procedural in nature, and I started exploring Ruby to automate some of my work. Like so many others, I found that working in Ruby was actually REALLY fun. After a while I started wondering...

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  • Chase van Hekken
    Chase van Hekken
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 24, 2016
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    Great Program

    Turing was one of the best experiences of my life. I met a bunch of great people and got a pretty good job. I learned a bunch and am doing well at work because of it. It's also worth mentioning that I was in the third cohort, so they were just getting started. 

    In my opinion, compared to other similar schools, I would have liked to have instructors with more professional experience, compared to teaching experience. But, I think they've done a lot to improve this by now.

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  • Luke Aiken
    Luke Aiken
    Software Developer • Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 24, 2016
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    Solid Investment (how often can you say that about school?)

    Attending Turing is a privilege worth more than it's price. Simply put, the return on the investment to attend is reliable and lucrative.

    This institution is sincere in its mission. While many schools are accredited, few are accountable to the students they serve. Turing is accountable, both in word and deed.

    The instructors and staff are compassionate people. They are unified by the excitement of the educational revolution underway at Turing.

    The curriculum i...

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  • Michelle G
    Michelle G
    Software Developer • Graduate • Online
    Feb 24, 2016
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    Life Changing Experience

    When I began Turing I had absolutely no prior experience with programming and that was almost exactly one year ago. Today I am in my sixth month working as a Software Developer for a company that has been rated #1 on Crain's best places to work in Chicago four years in a row. I believe that speaks volumes for Turing's ability to produce quality, hireable, Software Developers in such a short amount of time. I won't repeat all of the well written reviews here but will add a few comments on w...

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  • David
    David
    Full Stack Web Developer • Graduate • Online
    Feb 24, 2016
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    What a difference one year makes.

    A year ago, I was an accountant with nearly a decade of experience.  I hated my job and was dreading doing it for the rest of my life.  I realized that life was too short to be miserable and decided to quit.  I had no idea what my future held, but I did know that I had an interest in programming.  I had done a few tutorials online and messed around with a few frameworks.  I stumbled across an article online about coding bootcamps and honestly couldn't believe the claims that were made.  I ...

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  • Tess
    Tess
    Graduate • Software Engineering • Online
    Feb 23, 2016
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    One of the best decisions of my life

    Turing was one of the best environments to learn how to program in. I had very little experience coming into the program, but I didn't feel left behind from the other students who came in with more experience. After the first six weeks, I felt that the levels of students evened out. I truly feel that after attending Turing I can go on to learn any other language/tool set out there. 

    One of the biggest caveots I will say is that it is hard and a huge time commitment. I was lucky t...

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Turing School of Software & Design Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.8
Curriculum
4.8
Job Assistance
4.5
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Division of Private Occupational Schools, Department of Higher Education, State of Colorado Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
FAQs

How much does Turing School of Software & Design cost?

Turing School of Software & Design costs around $25,000.

What courses does Turing School of Software & Design teach?

Turing School of Software & Design offers courses like Software Engineering.

Where does Turing School of Software & Design have campuses?

Turing School of Software & Design teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Turing School of Software & Design worth it?

The data says yes! Turing School of Software & Design reports a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $80,000 and 91% of Turing School of Software & Design alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2015, Turing School of Software & Design reported a 77% graduation rate, a median salary of $74,447, and 86% of Turing School of Software & Design alumni are employed.

Is Turing School of Software & Design legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 221 Turing School of Software & Design alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Turing School of Software & Design and rate their overall experience a 4.77 out of 5.

Does Turing School of Software & Design offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Turing School of Software & Design accepts the GI Bill!

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Is Turing School of Software & Design accredited?

Division of Private Occupational Schools, Department of Higher Education, State of Colorado Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

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