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Claim Academy

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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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  • kelvin gathigia
    kelvin gathigia
    Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Aug 03, 2018
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    Full Stack Java Developer

    I gained loads of experience being instructed by experienced instructors. I joined the bootcamp as a novice in java and UI development but graduate as a person who can build applications. Instructors were very instrumental in helping me hone my programming skills as well as database connectivity.

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  • Desiree Adeboye
    Desiree Adeboye
    Full Stack Java Software Developer • Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Jul 24, 2018
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    12 Week Java

    Claim Academy was my introduction to hands on coding.  I am a Scrum Master and Project Manager and wanted to have the benefit of a solid understanding of the software development process  as an asset. I feel that Claim Academy provided me with this and so much more. 
     The curriculum was very challenging, and through the understanding of this curriculum I realized what I was capable of.  The late nights and self learning proved that I could excel against all odds. I had never coded befo...

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  • Simon Mwangi
    Simon Mwangi
    Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Jul 12, 2018
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    Full Stack Java Developer

    Claim Acadamy has been a great Experince. Boot camp was not easy, but I definetley had to put in the work, and time.The Instructors Sahara and Lamar are very supportive through the program. Praneeth was very resourceful from working with us with the mock up interviews to helping us prepare for our capstone presentations. Nicole and Travis made the bootcamp exciting and kept us motivated.The team genuinely want you to succeed!

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  • Anonymous
    Jul 12, 2018
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    My experience here at Claim Academy was quite eventful. As I began my journey here at claim, a significant event took place in my life. My mother passed away unexpectedly just ten days after the start of the program. I was lost, confused, angry and just hopeless. Yet I found a way to channel my emotions from the love and encouragement from my peers and some of the staff. I enjoyed the opportunity to come here and reach my goal of becoming a Full Stack Java Developer. Being that I am new to...

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  • Brandon Crenshaw
    Brandon Crenshaw
    Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Jul 12, 2018
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    Full Stack Java Developer

    Claim Academy has a great teaching staff. Knowlegable and resourceful, they want you to try and solve the problem before helping but always seem to have a solution ready.More teaching staff  Classes were fast paced but not to the point it was hard to understand, and the teacher was always willing to go back over anything people felt were not explained in enough detail. I feel more prepared for the work force than I did when I first came through those doors.If anything can be improved upon ...

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  • Ahmed Wahba
    Ahmed Wahba
    Programmer/Analyst • Student • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Jul 11, 2018
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    My Review

    This is what I was needing to take my coding skills to the next level

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  • Mike Muller
    Mike Muller
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Jun 22, 2018
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    Excellent Experience

    Claim Academy is a top notch coding boot-camp.  The instructors are second to none and they provide a vigorous curriculum that will have you coding quickly. The support staff helps with your resume, job placement, and soft skill development and are always there for you. You'll be amazed at how much you learn in a short time-span. Working with Ola, Travis, Sahara, Praneeth, Nicole and Eric has been a life changing experience so if you're thinking about making a career change into coding, th...

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  • Carl Harris
    Carl Harris
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    May 14, 2018
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    Claim Academy

    I have been out of the Information Technology field for two years. Working in the IT field is my passion and I needed way to get back into the field. I heard about Claim Academy offering class to learn to code in just 3 months. So I schedule a visit and meet with Travis and we talked about the school in more detail. I like what I heard and saw so I decide to attend the next class. The things I like most was that Claim Academy helps with job placement and Employers come out to talk about th...

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  • Jack Bermingham
    Jack Bermingham
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    May 11, 2018
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    Best place to learn coding

    Claim Academy is a great place to learn coding. I took the C# course without any coding experience at all and now after only 3 months I'm looking for jobs and internships as a certified developer. The teachers are great and have a good sense of humor, and they have a great workspace with a kitchen and couches. The only problem I had was that they teach mostly coding itself, and not much theory or computer science, and since i had no background in coding or comp sci I struggled with t...

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  • Jonathon
    Jonathon
    Student • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Apr 06, 2018
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    .Net Full Stack

    .Net Full Stack
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  • James
    James
    Student • St. Louis
    Apr 06, 2018
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    Great place to learn to code

    I came to Claim Academy with no experience beyond a little bit of online work and the pre-work required to get accepted.  I left three months later with a solid skill set not only in the fundamentals of full-stack .Net coding, but also in preparing for job interviews, negotiating salary, and presentation skills.  It is a lot of work to put in, but if you put in the effort it will pay off.

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  • Kyle Peniston
    Kyle Peniston
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    Apr 06, 2018
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Claim Academy Alumni Outcomes

100%
Employment Rate
99%
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.

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Claim Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.4
Instructors
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?

Missouri Department of Higher Education. Department of Veterans Affairs. Department of Defence Skillbridge.Missouri Workforce Development and Training.US Department of Labor. Vocational Rehabilitation. U.S Department of Labor. Apprenticeship

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