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Claim Academy

Average Rating4.41
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Claim Academy is a 3-month developer coding and software training bootcamp in St. Louis that offers 12-week to 20-week classes in full stack Java, C#/.NET, Javascript, and Cybersecurity analysis. Claim Academy is approved to operate by the State of Missouri Department of Higher Education to train IT professionals. Students can apply with with little to no programming experience, but should be prepared for an in-person or webcam interview, and should complete the Introduction to Java Course through Teachable before the first day of class.

Throughout the three-month bootcamp, students complete pair programming, work with mentors and instructors, and produce a coding final project, which they present to potential employers and other interested parties on demo day. New classes are offered every 6 weeks.

Upon graduation, the team at Claim Academy helps place graduates in companies as Full Stack Software Developers in Java and .Net software development. Claim Academy graduates have been hired into major companies like Daughtery Business Solutions, Carfax, Technology Partners, Centene Corporation, Clearent, and OneSpace.

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  • LaTasha
    LaTasha
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Evening • St. Louis
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    Jul 09, 2024
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    One of the Most Extensive Programs I Have Experienced

    I attended and graduated from the 24 week Cybersecurity Cohort.  The program gets it right, and it is probably better than some of the degree programs I had looked into through the local universities.  I am in an IT group on Facebook and a lot of the members stated that the curriculum they get through their degree programs doesn't prepare them because they don't extensively get to participate in hands on labs.  The instructors are real world experienced individuals at Claim Academy, and ...
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  • Alexander Speed
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive • St. Louis
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    Jun 06, 2023
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    From 0 to Certified in 14 weeks

    I took the 14-week Cybersecurity course, after which I passed the CompTIA Security + exam on my first try.  But in addition to that, I practiced and gave presentations on Linux, Active Directory, Python, and even the programming of microsystems.  The numerous Labs throughout the course made learning the concepts of cybersecurity more accessible and memorable, especially as I did not come from an IT career.  
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  • Kee Maloney
    Student • Full Stack Java Software Developer Online • St. Louis
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    Apr 21, 2023
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    The Claim Academy DIsaster

    I recently attended Claim Academy for 3 weeks .Our First week the instructor went on vacation , and there wasn't a backup instructor in place. They called in favor to have friends in the industry teach. I was like ok whatever, but due to the mixing of instructors, they were just teaching random things and there was no curriculum for them to follow. By week three we had made it to our fourth instructor , who openly admitted he didn't know what was going on and wasn't a very good teacher. ...
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    Ola Ayeni of Claim Academy

    CIO

    May 02, 2023

    Two weeks after one of our Java classes started, one of our full time instructors, took a planned and scheduled vacation overseas. This vacation had been planned since December of 2022. Substitutes were organized to cover for him for two weeks vacation. Everything was covered accordlingly with instruction, pair programming and mentoring sessions were taken care of. When the instructor came back from his vacation, he continued to teach the class. 
    I would assume you left the program because you are not sure the Department of Veteran Affairs was going to pay your tuition and also pay you your living and housing allowance( BAH). 
    We were told by the department of Veteran Affairs that our recertification process or the RBS review they are conducting would not impact current VA students. But it did, for that we apologize. It was out of our hand.  You see, every year all organizations has to do a recertification with the department of Veterans Affairs in order to accept GI Bill students like you.  At the time of this writing, we have completed our recertification and RBS review. We wish you the best.
  • Charles Millison
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive • St. Louis
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    Apr 14, 2023
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    Great instructors!

    Knowledgeable instructors who are experts in their field and will do anything to help you succeed.  This course 100% prepared me to pass my security+ exam on the first try.  They even provide free housing in the St Louis area for those who need it.                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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  • Courtney Samuels
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Online • St. Louis
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    Aug 14, 2022
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    Do yourself a favor...

    Claim Academy was the best decision I could have made. I decided to go to Claim Academy after my first semester of grad school at a 4 year university. The program I am enrolled in is suppose to teach a complete beginner coding skills. My university failed phenomenally, with most of my beginners java class averaging a 68 on an open note open book final exam. I decided to find someone who could teach what I needed to know. Claim Academy not only taught me Java, but also taught me tools I n...
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  • Leticia Weigand
    SAHM • Student • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
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    Feb 18, 2022
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    Full Stack C#/.Net Developer

    Might not be for someone that needs to be hand in hand with instructor.  I'm more of that individual but I stuck through it with the help from all the instructors, students and mentors.  The mentors do give you that one on one time you might need just need, so take advantage of it.  School allows for a lot of self growth and instruction with feedback and direction from instructors.  I chose Claim because of the Veteran approved programs they work with such as Vet Tec.  This school has de...
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  • Aaron Trigg
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    Dec 23, 2021
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    Fullstack Java Developer

    Having no prior training whatsoever, Claim Academy showed me that anyone can learn coding. This experience was amazing. The instructors were both knowledgeable and patient. My online classmates were so supportive. The help you receive both during and after training is incredible. Claim is hands down one of the best schools I ever attended.
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  • Justin
    Justin
    Claim Academy graduate • Graduate
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    Dec 22, 2021
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    Java Full Stack Developer Course

    The Java Full Stack Developer program is a super intensive 12-week fulltime course for those want to do full stack development. It's a great way to learn how websites/apps work from front end (Spring or REACT) to back end (Java) to the sql database. Consider this to be websites/apps A to Z. Because at the end, 'you' will build a full app yourself! Claim is a super Veteran-friendly school with good admin support, and a staff that is not necessarily trying to mold each student to be a cert...
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  • Maximo Taveras
    Maximo Taveras
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Evening • St. Louis
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    Dec 22, 2021
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    Cyber Security Certified

    If you know nothing , Maximo.... Go to this class. The teacher is patient and an expert. However , unlike " those who don't know, Teach." attitude..  Claim teachers are in the field and have been for years. You will get the bare knowledge and inside skills that will help you succeed in IT and in life. What are you waiting for? Advance your life NOW! With people that will help you before, during and after you become a master in your field.
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  • Gregory Hopkins
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Evening • St. Louis
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    Dec 22, 2021
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    Cybersecurity

    I'm a retired military veteran in need. I highly recommend Claims Academy if you want to start a new career in the IT field. The staff phenomenal, knowledgeable and very patient if you have no background in the IT field.
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  • Chris Petersen
    Helpdesk Analyst • Graduate • Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive • St. Louis
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    Nov 16, 2021
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    Caution

    While it is accurate that Cybersecurity is an active and growing industry, do not believe that a Security+ certificate and 0 tech industry experience will reasonably land you a cybersecurity position. 

    The course helped me pass this difficult exam, and has a great staff, but it is better for a future Cybersecurity professional to get IT help desk experience or a bachelors degree before trying to make the leap into cybersecurity. If you have either of these things, this course is f...
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  • Sarah Hayse
    Graduate • Full Stack Java Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
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    Aug 14, 2021
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    There were... problems

     During my time at Claim Academy, quite a few things went wrong.  At first I blamed the pandemic, but by graduation it was clear that the school was also at fault due to poor management.  Here are some things I encountered:  
     
     1. This was supposed to be an in-person course.  I specifically chose it for this reason because I learn better in person. Due to events below, it was only in-person for the first 3.5 weeks. The remainder of instruction was nothing but zoom meetings.  This ...
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Claim Academy Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
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Graduation Rate
63,134
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Claim Academy, 99% graduated. 97% of graduates were job-seeking and 100% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $63,134. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 132 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee91.7%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.8%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Our demo day and hiring events are well attended by regional and local employers. Employers continue to hire more grads from Claim Academy with some having more than 9 alumni.
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

Recent Claim Academy News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 01, 2024
Happy Summer! This month at Course Report, we released our Best Cybersecurity Bootcamps list for 2024 — check it out if you are looking to launch an in-demand career this year! This June, five coding bootcamps announced cohorts that will be fully or partially funded through grants (read: FREE to you)! A Southern coding bootcamp landed a one-million dollar fundraise, and two interesting partne...
Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 29, 2021
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Updated July 23, 2024
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Alicia Boddy
Updated January 11, 2024
What Is VET TEC? VET TEC is a high-tech training pilot program that doesn’t use GI Bill benefits and pays a monthly housing stipend to students in the program. VET TEC stands for Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses. In other words, veterans can attend a coding bootcamp for free without using any GI Bill benefits! Insider Update: FY '24 is the last year of the VET TEC pil...
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Liz Eggleston
Updated October 03, 2024
As summer meanders into its final weeks, does back-to-school season make you long to be back in the classroom? It’s not just high schools and colleges that are about to reboot their classes in fall – these coding bootcamps all have upcoming courses online and in-person to jumpstart your new career starting in Fall 2024! Apply today and you could be a developer by the time 2025 rolls around! ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated February 16, 2021
  In the coding bootcamp industry in June 2018 the biggest trend we saw was coding bootcamps funneling grads into apprenticeships! We also saw two big fundraises by bootcamp-adjacent organizations, we heard about some interesting new legislation which could change how online bootcamps operate, and some bootcamp alumni launched exciting new careers. We also look at the effect bootcamps are ...
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Updated March 29, 2018
In our March 2018 technology bootcamp news roundup, we discuss all the industry news that we've been talking about at Course Report! We have some fun celebratory announcements, we looked at news about the positive impact bootcamps are having on individuals and companies, and the debate continued between coding bootcamps and computer science degrees. We heard about some great student exper...
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Lauren Stewart
Updated September 04, 2024
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Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated July 13, 2023
You’re probably familiar with the term “hacking,” but do you really understand the importance of cyber security? Did you know that cybersecurity jobs will grow 31% through 2029, much faster than average job growth? Cyber security is comprised of technologies and practices to protect networks, computers, software programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. The need for te...
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Updated December 30, 2016
It’s that time again! A time to reflect on the year that is coming to an end, and a time to plan for what the New Year has in store. While it may be easy to beat yourself up about certain unmet goals, one thing is for sure: you made it through another year! And we bet you accomplished more than you think. Maybe you finished your first Codecademy class, made a 30-day Github commit streak, ...
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Claim Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.4
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4.6
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.5
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FAQs

How much does Claim Academy cost?

Claim Academy costs around $15,998. On the lower end, some Claim Academy courses like Full Stack C#/.Net Online cost $10,500.

What courses does Claim Academy teach?

Claim Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity Analyst Evening, Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive, Front-End Javascript Developer Immersive, Front-End Javascript - Evening and 5 more.

Where does Claim Academy have campuses?

Claim Academy has an in-person campus in St. Louis.

Is Claim Academy worth it?

The data says yes! In 2018, Claim Academy reported a 99% graduation rate, a median salary of $63,134, and 100% of Claim Academy alumni are employed.

Is Claim Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 188 Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.41 out of 5.

Does Claim Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Claim Academy accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Claim Academy reviews?

You can read 188 reviews of Claim Academy on Course Report! Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.41 out of 5.

Is Claim Academy accredited?

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