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Codify Academy

Average Rating4.44
74 Reviews
1 Course

Codify Academy is a part-time front end development bootcamp in San Francisco. It is a 16-week course, over weekends, featuring a combination of classroom learning and projects that carry over outside of class. The program is designed for people with no prior programming experience.  Students will collaborate with other students and instructors and build up their personal portfolio over the course of the program. Codify Academy's course covers HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and related tools. They also offer a Job Placement program

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    Office Jockey • Student • Front End Development • San Francisco
    Oct 20, 2015
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    It only works if you work

    I've had two interviews so far and a recruiter contacted me to apply for a position... crazy!

    Now, keep in mind I do not have a background in tech whatsoever. I wasn't even that great at Excel. This course will not make you love coding or even make you hire-able unless you put in the time and effort... lots of it!

    For whatever reason, I keep reading people's complaints that you can learn all this information online... well, yes, you can, kinda like you can l...

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  • Anonymous
    Senior Developer • Graduate • Front End Development • San Francisco
    Oct 09, 2015
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    Becoming a developer in 16 weeks

    There are a few things I would like to review and talk about regarding this school

    First who this is probably best suited for.

    I work fulltime and live in the east bay, as interesting as it would be to have done a full time course, I still have car payments and rent. The weekend sessions and open office hours allowed me to mold my school schedule to my work schedule which was exactly what I was looking fo...

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  • Current Student in SF, 5 out of 5 so far
    Current Student in SF, 5 out of 5 so far
    Student • Front End Development • San Francisco
    Oct 07, 2015
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    Current Student in SF, 5 out of 5 so far

    This will be my first review, followed by my final review after I graduate and hopefully, get hired right away.

    I've been in the course for a while now, and have learned so much. The speed is a bit intense, but well worth the effort. I spent some time learning on my own, but I was moving like a snail compared to now.

    The personal attention is exactly what I need, hope it keeps up. They told us that the course doesn't end until we're hired, and this has been ...

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  • Paul
    Paul
    Web Developer • Graduate • Front End Development • San Francisco
    Oct 05, 2015
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    Changed My Life

    I finished the course last month, and can't say enough good things about these guys, specifically Matt and Sam. It was a wild ride that has improved my life in so many ways. 

    I used to work at the Gap making a little over minimum wage. After this course, my salary has tripled. I'm only a month into my job, but the course has already almost paid for itself. 

    What to expect: you need to put in at least 10-20 hours of work a week on your own. They're ...

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  • Michael Ibe
    Michael Ibe
    Front End Development • San Francisco
    Jul 25, 2015
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    Started from the bottom, now I'm here!

     

    I was in restaurant management and development for the past 8 years. I knew nothing about the tech industry and absolutely ZERO about coding. First time I heard about HTML and CSS was day 1 of the course. Fast forward 7 months later got my first independent contract position (that may lead to full time employee) to help redesign the website for an actual company!

    I've read some of the bad reviews on Codify and I can understand why som...

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  • Preston Garcia
    Preston Garcia
    Web Developer • Graduate • Front End Development • San Francisco
    Jul 25, 2015
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    Screw you service industry Im a developer now!!!!

    The only thing I think I can kick this school over is that my admissions mentor didnt convince me to do this sooner, not that I didnt love serving people food, I mean hey, who cant say being a waiter is a calling.

     

    I found out about this school on facebook, I did shift work so was too broke and had too much of an uneven schedule to go back to a four year school. The thought of part time made alot of sense and front end seemed...

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  • Nicole Lewis
    Nicole Lewis
    Front end engineer • Graduate • Front End Development • San Francisco
    Jul 24, 2015
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    I just got hired!!!

    If you told me 6 months ago that I'd be working in tech, I'd probably laugh. But I just got hired and it's all thanks to Codify Academy!

    The mentoring, 1 on 1 time, class lessons, and my classmates we're all wonderful. I wish all schools were like this.

    Anyway, I'm working now as front end engineer, and still can't believe it. I've been a temp for  a while, and my salary just tripled. 

    It's true what they say, any...

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  • Anonymous
    Front End Development • New York City
    Jul 23, 2015
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    tisk-tisk

    $5,000 for the same exact service I received for less than half that? Now you're just getting greedy guys.

    I understand the concept of supply-and-demand but honestly how could the price inflate more than 100% since the time I was there (2015) ?

    One of two things has happened; either codify has gotten better at teaching and getting jobs for their students or they're getting better at finding gullible idiots to swindle.

    If you think u need to pay th...

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  • Anonymous
    Jun 29, 2015
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    Lacking in all areas

    The overall experience was good and thats just because it got me aquainted with the tech environment. However, there are more negatives than positives about this course. The instructor is a great guy and easy to talk to. In fact I only give him two stars because he really didn't help me as much as the course had promised (24/7 mentor - one on one). 

    A regular day on site was as follows: (Once a week for 3 hours)

    - Show up to a meeting room with couple other stu...

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  • Anonymous
    May 20, 2015
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    Be aware

    Codify Academy is obviously a business; a business that would suffer if it didn't live up to its claims.

    Be aware of the fact that most reviews here might be written by the same people who stand to lose if business falls.

    For those who have the disposable income to pay for CodifyAcademy, go for it.

    For those who are seeking a way out of the hamster-wheel of low-wage jobs, and living paycheck-to-paycheck, go to the library, find some books on programming, o...

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  • Holly
    Holly
    Program Manager • New York City
    Apr 27, 2015
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    Coding made fun

    Intro to HTML/CSS- With infinite coding training materials online - what value could a course offer?  In the case of this course - lots.  The human element of an actual person, pushing you through the materials, pausing to ensure you're moving forward with a full understanding, and simply standing as a reminder that coders are first and foremost people - I saw all of this in my course.  Sam and his team were professional yet relaxed, and clearly loved what they did....

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  • Maddie
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    Social Media Manager • Student • New York City
    Apr 25, 2015
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    Great for Beginners

    I just took a 5-hour beginners HTML/CSS class and it was fabulous. As a Social Media Manager with a Journalism background, the idea of learning how to code has always scared the sh*t out of me. Until today. The instructors were super friendly and very enthusiastic. The class size was small, ~10 people, and it was a great workspace. HIGHLY RECOMMMEND for all, but especially for anyone not confident or super advanced in their coding skills. 

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Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated May 14, 2024
Codify Academy, a hybrid front-end bootcamp with locations in New York & San Francisco (and expanding!) recently hosted their first Women in Tech event featuring a panel of impressive female leaders and business owners in New York. The panel was well-attended by women and men hoping to make the transition to startups from non-profits, corporate work, and finance. We learned a ton from t...
Harry Hantel
Harry Hantel
Updated December 15, 2016
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Codify Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.4
Instructors
4.5
Curriculum
4.2
Job Assistance
4.3
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FAQs

How much does Codify Academy cost?

Codify Academy costs around $6,000.

What courses does Codify Academy teach?

Codify Academy offers courses like Front End Development.

Where does Codify Academy have campuses?

Codify Academy has in-person campuses in San Francisco.

Is Codify Academy worth it?

Codify Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 74 Codify Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codify Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Codify Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 74 Codify Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codify Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.44 out of 5.

Does Codify Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Codify Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Codify Academy reviews?

You can read 74 reviews of Codify Academy on Course Report! Codify Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codify Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.44 out of 5.

Is Codify Academy accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Codify Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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