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So you want to land a job after coding bootcamp? The statistics are on your side – 73% of bootcampers report being employed as developers after graduation. But did you know that many coding bootcamps go one step further and offer a job guarantee? We’ve put together a list of in-person and online coding bootcamps in the USA and around the world which offer guaranteed job placement. And don’t get caught off guard by the details – we’ve also included specifics about job guarantee tuition refunds, conditions, and tips to help you work out if a job guarantee coding bootcamp is right for you.
A number of coding bootcamps offer a full or partial tuition refund if you are not able to find a job within a set amount of time after you graduate. But be aware that job guarantees usually have extensive conditions, including a minimum number of job applications per week, and no turned down job offers – make sure you read all the terms and conditions!
Some coding bootcamps, like Revature, offer guaranteed employment or apprenticeships with their parent company, and other bootcamps don’t get paid until the student finds a job.
You should expect to see more job guarantees from online schools than in-person bootcamps. Check out the comprehensive list of coding bootcamp job guarantees below:
There are a number of reasons to choose a coding bootcamp which offers a job guarantee:
4Geeks Academy offers a Full Stack Coding Bootcamp and a Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp at in-person campuses in the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe as well as online. The 4Geeks Academy job guarantee states that graduates who do not land a job within six months of graduation receive a full refund on tuition.
Length: 9 weeks full-time
Price: $9,999 (tuition varies depending on location and course)
Locations: Multiple locations worldwide including Miami, Toronto, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Lisbon.
Alumni reviews of the 4Geeks Academy Job Guarantee are largely positive. For example, Tomas Fuentes explains in his 4Geeks Academy review, "I enrolled... with zero programming experience, [so] naturally I was feeling kind of insecure with the journey I was about to start, but the minute I stepped into the class, I received all the help that I could've ask for. They were (and still are even after I graduated) always willing to help, from a coding related question to how to improve your CV... They even helped me land my first job a little less than a month after I graduated."
Codeup’s full-stack program is a career accelerator to turn non-techies into entry-level software developers. The Codeup job guarantee states that graduates are guaranteed a job offer within six months of graduation or receive 50% refund on tuition.
Length: 16 weeks
Price: $17,500
Locations: San Antonio
Alumni reviews of the Codeup Job Guarantee are overwhelmingly positive. For example, Steven Garis explains in his Codeup review that "The best service Codeup provides, beyond the amazing education, is the dedication to getting each student placed in a job after graduation or a money back guarantee. Going to Codeup allowed me to transition into a career where I feel significantly more job satisfaction with the work that I do on a daily basis. This new career has also provided me with a significantly better source of income which has drastically improved my life and wellbeing."
Revature is a talent technology company providing talent for corporate and government partners.
The Revature Job Guarantee states that students who successfully complete the program are guaranteed employment with Revature in an enterprise setting, and will be assigned to a Revature client. Students are screened for hireability before being admitted to the school.
Length: 12 weeks
Price: Free
Locations: Reston, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY
Ubiqum Code Academy offers full stack web development bootcamps for total beginners. The Ubiqum Code Academy Job Guarantee states that students pay 50% tuition upfront, and 50% once they get a job. If they don’t find a job, they don’t have to pay the second 50% installment. Ubiqum does have specific Guarantee conditions:
Length: 5 months
Price: €7000
Locations: Barcelona, Spain; Berlin, Germany
The Web Development Bootcamp at Awesome Inc U was created for career changers and focuses on full stack development. Awesome Inc U guarantees that graduates of its 16-week bootcamp who uphold the job search requirements will receive a job offer within six months of their graduation date or the school will refund their tuition.
Length: 6 months
Price: $15,500
Location: Lexington, KY
Alumni reviews of the Awesome Inc U Job Guarantee are very positive. For example, Lindsay Haddix says in her Awesome Inc U review: "I have never absorbed as much information in such a short period of time ever in my life... When it was all over I felt such a sense of accomplishment, and that was just the start! They helped me get my dream job so quickly! My employer is so impressed with the knowledge that I have, and now I am in a place that I had started to think I would never get to. I highly recommend this bootcamp. It is changing lives in my city, and I'm so happy to have been part of it!"
CareerFoundry is an online mentored coding bootcamp with a job guarantee.The CareerFoundry Job Guarantee states that students will find a job in your new career within 6 months of graduating, or get your money back. However, there are specific Guarantee Conditions:
Length: 6 months
Price: $4000
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of CareerFoundry point out that the Job Guarantee was a major reason that they chose CareerFoundry. However, other reviews also point out that the requirements to qualify for the job guarantee are overwhelming.
Springboard is a flexible, online bootcamp that is mentor-driven and offers a job guarantee. The Springboard Job Guarantee states that if you put in the work and don't land a job, you'll get a refund. There are many terms that apply and eligibility requirements:
Fulfill all post-completion job search requirements — regular networking, job applications and interviewing
Length: ~6 months
Price: ~$14,000
Locations: Online
In Springboard reviews, Regina Bauernschmidt says that the Job Guarantee at Springboard gives peace of mind and Danielle Medeiros points out that "Having the job guarantee was a nice bonus safety net, and was something that would keep me accountable."
Jigsaw Labs is a backend engineering and data engineering bootcamp delivered live and online.
The Jigsaw Labs Money Back Guarantee states that your tuition will be refunded if you do not receive salary of $70,000+ within 9 months of graduating.
Length: 30 weeks
Price: $9,500
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of the Jigsaw Labs Job Guarantee point out that the guaranteed internship is a big selling point. As Wayne Banks says, "Enrolling in the program guarantees you an internship that will jumpstart your portfolio and give you experience for your resume, which is HARD to come by."
Coding Temple is an online technical training provider that offers pathways in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Quality Assurance. Coding Temple's Money-Back Guarantee Program outline that if you do not receive a qualifying job offer within 270 days of your job-seeking start date, you will be eligible for full tuition reimbursement. There are quite a few requirements to be eligible for the Coding Temple guarantee.
Length: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Flex
Price: ~$16,000
Locations: Online
Alumni reviews of the Coding Temple Job Guarantee point out that if you can meet the requirements of the job guarantee, it will pay off. Loc Tran says "I chose this bootcamp because it's one of the shortest timeframes out there and they offer a money back guarantee. It's real - but it's pretty hard to achieve IMO. Just know that while there are horror stories out there about some bootcamps, Coding Temple is legit. It's very expensive, but I feel proud that I did it. I will never regret investing in an education."
Bloom Institute of Technology offers immersive online coding bootcamps teaching full-stack JavaScript with live instructors and pair programming. The BloomTech Job Guarantee states that if you don't get a paying job in the web development industry earning more than $50,000 per year, you pay nothing. There are quite a few guarantee terms:
Length: 30 weeks
Price: $0 Upfront
Locations: Online
NGT Academy offers intensive online cybersecurity, networking, and cloud/DevOps bootcamps. The NGT Academy Job Guarantee states that if a bootcamp graduate does not land a job within a year of graduation, they may be eligible for a refund.
Length: 24 weeks
Price: $0 Upfront
Locations: Online
Imogen is a writer and content producer who loves exploring technology and education in her work. Her strong background in journalism, writing for newspapers and news websites, makes her a contributor with professionalism and integrity.
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