Claim Academy
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.
188 Claim Academy Reviews
Adam PasheaJava Cohort Graduate • Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisSep 15, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceClaim Academy - Java Cohort Program
As someone with very little coding experience, Claim Academy was a great way to get a jump start in the IT field. My instructors, Lamar and Sahara, were extremely knowledgeable in Java, but were also effective in teaching us to program and build applications using Full Stack technology.
Through the concepts that I learned at Claim Academy, I was able to apply what I had learned, and by the end of the program had developed a complete a real-world business solutions application. ...As someone with very little coding experience, Claim Academy was a great way to get a jump start in the IT field. My instructors, Lamar and Sahara, were extremely knowledgeable in Java, but were also effective in teaching us to program and build applications using Full Stack technology.
Through the concepts that I learned at Claim Academy, I was able to apply what I had learned, and by the end of the program had developed a complete a real-world business solutions application.
Claim's career advisor, Travis, also provided terrific career counseling and assistance throughout the program. He was always available, and very passionate about finding the right placements for each candidate.
If there were to suggest any improvements, it would be to provide additional mentorship support, as sometimes instructors seemed be stretched by the task of providing mentorship to all members of our class. In some cases, mentor support was not available due to instructors teaching other Cohort classes, which were concurrent to our mentorship sessions.
Overall, I'm satisfied with my experience at Claim, and am excited to take what I have learned as I embark upon a new IT career!- Christopher PageStudent • Student • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisSep 01, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Student Java 2017
Claim Academy gave a new direction to a disabled veteran that needed a bit of guidance considering my circumstances. It was tough and requires a bit of tenacity, I was here 10 hours a day five days a week.
In addition to that I also supplemented my learning through other course work because the instructor is available for three hours of the day.
Furthermore the staff is here to help, but it depends on you to reach out and ask per the issue that ...
Claim Academy gave a new direction to a disabled veteran that needed a bit of guidance considering my circumstances. It was tough and requires a bit of tenacity, I was here 10 hours a day five days a week.
In addition to that I also supplemented my learning through other course work because the instructor is available for three hours of the day.
Furthermore the staff is here to help, but it depends on you to reach out and ask per the issue that you have. We are adults and claim expects you to act as such, that being said if you don't speak up they won't know there is an issue.
It can be done, a life changing opportunity that puts you in a position to support yourself and your family for a little under three months of hard work. It's worth it, but you get what you give...
Job placement services are working in my favor and there are a lot of chances and opportunities available and it's an ever growing market, with demo day I was able to network and receive a variety of offers.
- Michael HaskinsGraduate • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisAug 31, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A challenging three month immersion into programming.
I was part of the June 2017 Java class at Claim. I came to Claim with a little programming knowledge under my belt and they really helped me focus my prior knowledge as well as teach a lot of new material. The biggest strength of the program is they can tailor your learning to a set of skills that are currently in demand, the main focus of the program being to secure a position. The teachers and mentors were great. If you are considering coming to Claim, or any other bootcamp, I would ...
I was part of the June 2017 Java class at Claim. I came to Claim with a little programming knowledge under my belt and they really helped me focus my prior knowledge as well as teach a lot of new material. The biggest strength of the program is they can tailor your learning to a set of skills that are currently in demand, the main focus of the program being to secure a position. The teachers and mentors were great. If you are considering coming to Claim, or any other bootcamp, I would guess, just know that it is more than a full time job itself. I spent on average somewhere around 10 hours every day of the three months working and learning. You should also be ready for a lot of self learning... while they do present the material and the syllabus that will lead to success, you have to lock in your understanding with your own research. Thanks Claim!
- Anthony S RhodesStudent • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. LouisAug 30, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Worthy
Very good curriculum! Within my three months of going here i have learned a lot and i appreciate the one on one help i got with all the teachers.
- Brian GroomNone yet! • Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisJul 27, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Graduated!
I was part of the April 2017 Java class. Class was hard and sometimes unorganized, but I did learn alot. You need to be willing to put in the work for this course to help you. I finished in July and am currently seeking employment as a Java developer. I feel like the teachers know their stuff but struggle at times to get through to some of the students. They switch teachers on you half way through the course and I don't think that helps the situation either. Still, I do feel like the te...
I was part of the April 2017 Java class. Class was hard and sometimes unorganized, but I did learn alot. You need to be willing to put in the work for this course to help you. I finished in July and am currently seeking employment as a Java developer. I feel like the teachers know their stuff but struggle at times to get through to some of the students. They switch teachers on you half way through the course and I don't think that helps the situation either. Still, I do feel like the teachers and student teachers try their best to help the students as much as they can. Thank you for all your help!
- Dominick WhiteStudent • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisJun 21, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Learning Environment
I loved the time I had at Claim Academy. I was challenged every day and was constantly pushed every minute, but I wouldn't change the experience for anything. All of the teachers and student mentors were incredibly patient (which is what I feared would NOT be the case prior to attending).
I learned a lot and I am greatly appreciative for the experience that I had.
- Joel OyuchiFull stack Java Developer • Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisJun 17, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Java BootCamp
Claim Academy is an intensive, full-time, java development class in St.Louis, MO. Over twelve weeks, you'll learn all the skills needed to begin a career as a software developer. Through hands-on projects, i was trained to build modern Java applications. Programming experience isn't required; you will need lots of tenacity and a passion for building cool stuff. Claim Academy has a network of companies that employee its graduates. I landed a job as a software developer on my graduati...
Claim Academy is an intensive, full-time, java development class in St.Louis, MO. Over twelve weeks, you'll learn all the skills needed to begin a career as a software developer. Through hands-on projects, i was trained to build modern Java applications. Programming experience isn't required; you will need lots of tenacity and a passion for building cool stuff. Claim Academy has a network of companies that employee its graduates. I landed a job as a software developer on my graduation day at Claim Academy.
Claim Academy is the mother of Software BootCamps in the United States of America.
- Edwin Caldero.net Developer • Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. LouisJun 16, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
.Net Developer C#
I became a .net C# sofware devoloper in Claim Academy in only 3 months. I got a really good experience with good teachers where they spend a lot of time with you making sure that you undertand . Claim Academy has a network of companies that employee its graduates. I really recommend C Academy. - Cecely Harwell.NET C# Software Developer • Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. LouisJun 15, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Hard work, Good people, lots of support
Had a good experience with Claim Academy. Was not easy but the payoff will be worth it.
- MAYANK SHYAMSoftware Engineer • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisApr 20, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Superb Java Bootcamp
I am an experienced Microsoft Certified Professional who joined the Claim Academy Java Bootcamp in Jan 2017. I was new to Java and this bootcamp helped me a lot in learning and practicing Java. The instructors were working professionals who gave us wonderful examples. They gave personal attention and we worked on many exercises and projects during the entire duration of this course.
The final project helped me a lot in practicing what I learned. The owner, Ola taught us how to gi...
I am an experienced Microsoft Certified Professional who joined the Claim Academy Java Bootcamp in Jan 2017. I was new to Java and this bootcamp helped me a lot in learning and practicing Java. The instructors were working professionals who gave us wonderful examples. They gave personal attention and we worked on many exercises and projects during the entire duration of this course.
The final project helped me a lot in practicing what I learned. The owner, Ola taught us how to give a professional presentation. During the Demo Day there were many professionals who attended our presentation. I was interviewed right away by one recruiter right after my demo was over.
No complaints. Just wish that class instructions were more structured. Glad I went through this bootcamp. Would highly recommend this bootcamp to professionals who are willing to work very hard.
- Cherita LashleyGraduate • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisApr 18, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Java Bootcamp
I am glad I was apart of the Jan 2017 Java Bootcamp. The instructors and staff all supported our growth and helped us so much. At Claim we learned a lot in the 3 months, it was challenging and very hard. But it was all worth it. On our final project, I really felt like I was a developer. I was amazed at what we all created. I meet some great people at Claim, and now I have a great support community that will help me in my career. Thanks Claim. I appreciate all you have done for me.
- Renee ButtsGraduate • Java Bootcamp • St. LouisApr 10, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Claim Academy
I went into Claim with no coding background and came out with more than I thought possible. Ola believed in me, the insructors and the staff were dedicated, and my classmates helped to make my time here that much more awesome. This experience didn't come without some serious challanges and it was a roller coaster ride all the way to the end but I'm glad I took the leap to change my future and I have had no regrets in making this decision. I am much more confident because of it. My advice t...
I went into Claim with no coding background and came out with more than I thought possible. Ola believed in me, the insructors and the staff were dedicated, and my classmates helped to make my time here that much more awesome. This experience didn't come without some serious challanges and it was a roller coaster ride all the way to the end but I'm glad I took the leap to change my future and I have had no regrets in making this decision. I am much more confident because of it. My advice to anyone considering this bootcamp is to take the leap but as you are leaping make sure you do the work before the class even starts so that you are prepared for the amount of information this will be poured into you. It will be more than you think you can handle but it will all come together in the end if you just stick to it!
Claim Academy Alumni Outcomes
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | 91.7% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.8% |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/A |
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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