The Tech Academy
The Tech Academy is a trade school headquartered in Portland, Oregon that offers full-time and part-time bootcamps online and in-person at their Portland campus. The Tech Academy offers part-time and full-time bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, front-end development, tech marketing, and tech sales. The immersive experience aims to create well-rounded technology professionals, and also gives students the option to take the course at their own pace. There are also no set starts dates or rigid scheduling. Students can enroll at any time, study from home, and choose whatever study schedule they would like.
The Tech Academy’s bootcamps cover topics including computer science fundamentals, programming basics, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Python, Bootstrap, jQuery, React.js, project management, Agile, Scrum, MVC, version control, Java, and more. Each bootcamp also includes a Live Project, where students gain real-life experience to add to their resume as well as job placement assistance.
None of The Tech Academy's bootcamps require any tech background or experience. To apply, applicants need to take an IQ test with logic-based questions (to ensure applicants can read, write and perform basic math), followed by an admissions interview.
The final part of every The Tech Academy bootcamp is the Job Placement Course which covers interviewing skills, resume writing, where to find tech jobs, and gives students access to job placement staff who assist students in landing technical positions.
418 The Tech Academy Reviews
- Alex WongGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • SeattleVerified by LinkedInJul 12, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great way to get into tech!
The instructors were excellent during my time at the bootcamp, and they were always willing and eager to help with any questions that I had. This made for a great learning experience and learning enviornment during my time there.
For someone who had no prior coding experience, I now have invaluable skills that will be very useful in my career as a developer. You learn how to think like a developer and the experience as a whole was very rewarding.
I would reccomend that if ...
The instructors were excellent during my time at the bootcamp, and they were always willing and eager to help with any questions that I had. This made for a great learning experience and learning enviornment during my time there.
For someone who had no prior coding experience, I now have invaluable skills that will be very useful in my career as a developer. You learn how to think like a developer and the experience as a whole was very rewarding.
I would reccomend that if you are able to attend the school in person that you take advantage of that opportunity.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Alex, thanks for the review! And I'm glad the instructors were able to help you through the program.
Best,
Danny - ChrisGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInJun 14, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Experience
I attended and just recently graduated from the Tech Academy. I was able to work a full time job AND keep up with the coursework by opting for the part-time local student option. Even with my somewhat limited knowledge of coding, what they proved is all it takes is the drive to learn, to succeed.
The idea of their program is to really get you into the mind of a developer. You will be challenged, you will get slightly frustrated, but ultimately, you will learn. The instructors here ...
I attended and just recently graduated from the Tech Academy. I was able to work a full time job AND keep up with the coursework by opting for the part-time local student option. Even with my somewhat limited knowledge of coding, what they proved is all it takes is the drive to learn, to succeed.
The idea of their program is to really get you into the mind of a developer. You will be challenged, you will get slightly frustrated, but ultimately, you will learn. The instructors here are there to help you when stuck, but encourage you to keep trying.
The best part of the course to me was the Live Project, where you simulate being part of a scrum team, and Aja made it fun, challenging and very rewarding.
All in all, I cannot recommend this school enough if you are looking to break into the industry as a developer. What you learn is current, powerful and definitely worth your time.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi Chris, thanks for your review! I'm glad you had an all-round great experience. Have a great career! :)
Best,
Danny 
DVLT1 • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInMay 16, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGraduate
I attended the Tech Academy. I now have a job. This is good.
The instructors are excellent. They create a very realxed environment and are always happy to help or just chat when your brain needs a break. Aja is an incredible live project manager. I owe Aaron the world for all his help getting me a job. The coursework improved significantly during my time as a student, especially with the addition of the new C# course.
The school is a very afforable place to learn at your ...
I attended the Tech Academy. I now have a job. This is good.
The instructors are excellent. They create a very realxed environment and are always happy to help or just chat when your brain needs a break. Aja is an incredible live project manager. I owe Aaron the world for all his help getting me a job. The coursework improved significantly during my time as a student, especially with the addition of the new C# course.
The school is a very afforable place to learn at your own pace and meet a lot of great friends and contacts.
Also, I saw the new billboard on the building and almost paid to go to the school again. Whoever made it is super good at making billboards.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hey Davis, thanks for the review! We definitely enjoyed having you, and you contributed greatly to our program. You've got a great career ahead of you, and the company you're with now is very lucky to have you.
Best,
Danny- JT AzulExecutive • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInMay 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Invaluable
I had an excellent experience at The Tech Academy, from enrollment through graduation. The Tech Academy's software development program was exactly what I was looking for - self-paced and a comprehensive curriculum for full stack development.
I was able to begin the program the day after my enrollment and I was able to spend as much time as I needed in each part of the curriculum and I was able to spend less time on the languages that came easier to me. The instructors were alway...
I had an excellent experience at The Tech Academy, from enrollment through graduation. The Tech Academy's software development program was exactly what I was looking for - self-paced and a comprehensive curriculum for full stack development.
I was able to begin the program the day after my enrollment and I was able to spend as much time as I needed in each part of the curriculum and I was able to spend less time on the languages that came easier to me. The instructors were always extremely helpful. Whenever I was learning remotely I could call up until 9:00 at night and an instructor would help me with complex solutions to a software program objective ( and sometimes even a computer issue ).
I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a quality education in software development to check out The Tech Academy. I researched several local and even national programs and The Tech Academy really impressed me and they never let me down. I wouldn't change a thing!
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hi JT, thanks for your review! I'm glad we were able to deliver what you wanted. :) And well done on landing an awesome job! Best of luck in your career.
Best,
Danny - JamieCyber Operation • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 22, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Tech Academy is the Best Academy
The Tech Academy gained my attention through online searching and reviews. I hope to return my experience so others starting their search can use my experience in their decision.
I have an over-time job, full-time family, and part-time college; so I enrolled in the online boot camp. This allowed me the flex needed in my schedule. I was allocated adequate time to complete each course topic. Topics helped to reinforce lessons learned during parts of my computer science degree. The b...
The Tech Academy gained my attention through online searching and reviews. I hope to return my experience so others starting their search can use my experience in their decision.
I have an over-time job, full-time family, and part-time college; so I enrolled in the online boot camp. This allowed me the flex needed in my schedule. I was allocated adequate time to complete each course topic. Topics helped to reinforce lessons learned during parts of my computer science degree. The biggest difference between CS classes and The Tech Academy is the Tech Academy took the learning out of a mundane classroom style environment and put me into a functional job oriented program. It felt like I was learning for an occupation! I was provided plenty of help when I became "stuck" in problems, and yes you will too. The course is challenging.
The Tech Academy topped off the course with a real project. You cant that from a general CS degree. This was a work-related experience that can be used in your search for a job. Going beyond relative learning; Tech Academy provided training interviews and help in job placement. The Tech Academy was one of the main reasons I was able to stand out in the hiring process of the AF Cyber Command. Definitely relative training and experience.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 31, 2018
Hey Jamie,
Well done on standing out in the AF Cyber Command hiring process! And props to you for juggling over-time job, full-time family, part-time college, and The Tech Academy boot camp - wow!
Thanks for the review!
Best,
Danny - TravisGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInMar 08, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A good community to get started with
I went into this bootcamp having had some experience with coding in the past and with a grasp of some of the concepts and thought processes requisite for coding. I found that the beginning of the course, taught by Erik Gross, was engaging, easy to follow and interesting (I was... engrossed... if you will). Much of the middle of the course is videos made by someone else at the Tech Academy which were also informative and helpful, but didn't carry quite the same quality.
When the c...
I went into this bootcamp having had some experience with coding in the past and with a grasp of some of the concepts and thought processes requisite for coding. I found that the beginning of the course, taught by Erik Gross, was engaging, easy to follow and interesting (I was... engrossed... if you will). Much of the middle of the course is videos made by someone else at the Tech Academy which were also informative and helpful, but didn't carry quite the same quality.
When the curriculum moves to C# and ASP.NET, you are forwarded to a video series at DevU.com, which you could easily purchase yourself for $80 or so. During the curriculum--learning the different languages--I don't think the value is in the material itself, it is in the support and the environment. When you get stuck or have a question, there is someone to ask about it, be it another student if you are studying locally, or one of the instructors (of which I think there are plenty and they're all nice, smart and approachable). There are a ton of tutorials online to teach you what you want to know, what you're paying for here is support and accountability.
When you finish the curriculum, you go into two weeks of the Live Project. This part, I thought, was really cool. It is essentially an internship in which you are working on a product in a team with a project manager. You will take little chunks of work and do them in a real-world-ish environment. When you get stuck, you need to fix it--either by asking for help from the team or working through it. At no point do you feel left out on a limb, but you will get experience working through things on your own.
Finally, you enter the Job Placement section in which you watch a selection of kind of redundant and common sense videos (though they are probably not common sense for many of the less socially inclined students which is why I think they are included). You will read advice on creating a resume and cover letter. After you do that, you'll receive copy/pasted advice on refining them. You'll get added to a mailing list and you'll receive dozens of emails per day containing job listings, some (but few) of which are relevant. The value in this step that I could find is the mock interviews. The placement Director is great at taking you through what to expect at an interview (in fact there are weekly roundtables throughout your time there in which you can do both softskills interviews and technical interviews: I recommend attending all of them).
In all, I think it's a good experience and worth the money. If I suddenly found myself in the owners' shoes, here's what I would change:
First, the in-house curriculum is rife with little errors. None of which affect the students' understanding of concepts at the end of the day, but they're distracting and they sap the students' confidence in the program.
Second, I would overhaul the job placement program which felt very under-resourced to me. The Job Placement Director clearly knows what he's doing, but I think his plate is too full to offer the kind of hands-on attention that would be a true value. Looking for a job is, for many people, completely demoralizing, and if you had a weekly meeting in which you discussed which specific jobs you're targeting and how you're building your skills, etc, I think it would feel less lonely and less daunting. If the daily emails students received each had a short preamble specifying which of the listed jobs are good jobs to apply for, I think the emails would feel less like a jumble of wires to be untangled and more like a helpful starting point.
Finally, I think the transfer between the curriculum and the live project, and the live project and the job placement section could be smoother. When I finished the curriculum on a Monday, I was told that the live project was on hold for the week and to come back in a week. When I finished the live project, it took me a week and a half or so to get feedback on my resume and get started in earnest with the job placement. This was a little frustrating when I was burning $750 a week or so while jobless. I think the student care dept should be looking ahead at when a student is ready to finish a section and make sure that he or she will be ready to make a smooth transition and have expectations clearly communicated.
All in all, this place is filled with great people and this was a positive experience for me, and I know this place is getting better constantly. If you're thinking of starting a new career in coding, this is a good place to do it.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Travis! Thank you for the comprehensive and insightful review. You make a number of valid points in here, all of which we have since taken care of:
1. A few months ago the C# and MVC Courses were both made fully original and are a massive upgrade to the prior content. In fact, at this point our entire curriculum is original Tech Academy Content.
2. The Job Placement Course has now also been made fully original and contains all of the best and most successful actions taken by our graduates to get jobs.
3. The curriculum has been overhauled for typographical errors and has been fully rectified.
4. The transfer between curriculum to live project has been fully rectified. The solution taken correlates to the suggestion you made.
As you mentioned and as you can tell, we are constantly upgrading our curriculum to make it the best experience possible. Thank you for the feedback, and best of luck in your career!
Best,
Danny - John WardellSoftware Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A great way to move into software development
I started the Tech Academy with a certain level of understanding in HTML and CSS. I left fully confident in my abilities, and with a new job as a web developer. The courses are designed to drive you towards being a full stack developer, teaching the proper ways to work in this field. Even if the job you get doesn't use the languages taught, the methods that you learned will apply, and you'll be able to pick up anything that much faster.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi John, thanks for your review! I appreciate you bring up a really good point, which is the core product we seek to get with our students: enough understanding of the fundamentals, and an ability to learn independently, just like you will on the job.
Best,
Danny - Miranda ByseWeb Developer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 21, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent Way to Enter the Job Market
My overall opinion:
If you are a self-motivated individual who is willing to put in the time and effort, this is an excellent program that gives the foundational knowledge and job search support to enter into a software development career.
My detailed opinion:
I chose The Tech Academy because I wanted to switch from a non-technical career path to development. Even though I live in the Portland area, I chose to complete the course online as it allowed me greate...
My overall opinion:
If you are a self-motivated individual who is willing to put in the time and effort, this is an excellent program that gives the foundational knowledge and job search support to enter into a software development career.
My detailed opinion:
I chose The Tech Academy because I wanted to switch from a non-technical career path to development. Even though I live in the Portland area, I chose to complete the course online as it allowed me greater flexibility in my schedule. The Tech Academy had a great on-boarding process so I was able to jump right in. The curriculum was comprehensive and I appreciated that it went beyond just learning a coding language. We also learned how a computer functions and runs a program, how web applications are rendered, how code is compiled, and the basics of project management. My only reason for giving the curriculum 4 stars instead of 5 is that it would have been useful to also cover unit testing.
The instructors were excellent and did a great job of answering any questions that I had. They always replyed promptly to e-mails. The job assistance was also very helpful, especially the opportunity to do a mock-interview with the Job Placement Director. Having no experience interviewing for a technical position, the encouragement and feedback I received during the mock-interview was invaluable in building my confidence.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Miranda, thanks for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed all aspects of the program - enrollment, curriculum, instructors, job placement. Do well in your career!
Best,
Danny - William SpicerJunior Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 09, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Developer Bootcamp
I had a terrific time while being involved with The Tech Academy! Through the bootcamp course, I went from having no coding experience to understanding the fundamentals of several programming languages,such as; C#, SQL, JavaScript and web development languages. I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to learn from the course provided and having the ability to contact instructors with any concerns/questions that I had. My only suggestions for anyone interested in attending is this: 1...I had a terrific time while being involved with The Tech Academy! Through the bootcamp course, I went from having no coding experience to understanding the fundamentals of several programming languages,such as; C#, SQL, JavaScript and web development languages. I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to learn from the course provided and having the ability to contact instructors with any concerns/questions that I had. My only suggestions for anyone interested in attending is this: 1)Make sure you contact instructors with any concerns. My experience with this has always been positive. 2) Try to dive a little deeper into some of the concepts that are mentioned throughout the course. Since this is only a "bootcamp" then you will need to apply some effort into looking into some material yourself to fully comprehend.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi William, thanks for your review! I'm glad you got so much out of the course. And indeed, no matter what boot camp you go to, you will continually need to do self-study to fully learn the technology and keep up with it. Good advice to anyone going into a boot camp. - Lauren B.Graduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 07, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Remote Student
I found my experience at The Tech Academy to be challenging yet very fulfilling. I was surprised at my ability to learn the concepts, facts, and nuances, for each language and I believe it's because of The Tech Academy's approach to teaching. As a remote student, I feel the system was a bit more challenging because I didn't have anyone to discuss questions or concepts with and sometimes I had to wait hours to hear back from the remote instructor because of my schedule- that still worked ou...
I found my experience at The Tech Academy to be challenging yet very fulfilling. I was surprised at my ability to learn the concepts, facts, and nuances, for each language and I believe it's because of The Tech Academy's approach to teaching. As a remote student, I feel the system was a bit more challenging because I didn't have anyone to discuss questions or concepts with and sometimes I had to wait hours to hear back from the remote instructor because of my schedule- that still worked out fine but I think there is a major advantage to being on-site and having other students and/or instructors to communicate with. That being said, I really got the most out of the Live Project. It was suggested that the Live Project really brings it all together and I couldn't agree more. The Tech Academy pushes students to be active in the industry and network, take on projects, etc to prepare students for their new career. They have it down to a science and it's proven over and over again.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Lauren, thank you for your review! I'm glad you appreciated the bottom-up approach. Nevertheless, it's still quite an accomplishment to break into the industry when you don't have any prior knowledge, so well done to you for making that happen.
Best,
Danny - LoriGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInFeb 02, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fantastic Opportunity!
The Tech Academy provides a well-rounded full-stack format for learning software development. After completing the courses, one has a solid foundation of fundamentals and can use this as a basis for learning additional coding languages and programming concepts, as needed, for any future job position. The courses are self-paced in a very positive environment. There is a tremendous amount of support resources available, including instructors, technical support, weekly soft skill and technica...
The Tech Academy provides a well-rounded full-stack format for learning software development. After completing the courses, one has a solid foundation of fundamentals and can use this as a basis for learning additional coding languages and programming concepts, as needed, for any future job position. The courses are self-paced in a very positive environment. There is a tremendous amount of support resources available, including instructors, technical support, weekly soft skill and technical round table forums for interview preparation, an outreach specialist, a job placement director, meetups, and guest lectures.
The Live Project was a rewarding and insightful process. It helped to advance my coding and research skills and allowed first-hand experience with agile methodology and team collaboration. These are all very valuable skills to have for any software developer role.The job placement course was comprehensive and helped provide the tools needed for applying to and obtaining a job. Even after completion of the program, job placement support continued until I was hired. Though the courses take self-discipline, hard work, and dedication, the knowledge and experience gained were well worth the effort!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
I'm glad you had the experience you did at The Tech Academy! You're totally right. Self-discipline, hard work, and dedication are required and well worth the effort. Thanks for the review!
Best,
Danny - Rich gorhamGraduate • Software Developer Bootcamp • PortlandVerified by LinkedInFeb 01, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fine boot camp
I choose the to enter a coding boot camp because I wanted to re-invigorate my coding skills. I had learned some coding in school, but when I entered the work force, I didn’t have time to keep up with the latest languages and technologies. I believe that programming languages are the new literacy.
I looked at several coding boot camps and I choose the Tech Academy for four reasons, 1) Self-paced; I could move through material quickly, if I felt I already have a good grasp of the ...
I choose the to enter a coding boot camp because I wanted to re-invigorate my coding skills. I had learned some coding in school, but when I entered the work force, I didn’t have time to keep up with the latest languages and technologies. I believe that programming languages are the new literacy.
I looked at several coding boot camps and I choose the Tech Academy for four reasons, 1) Self-paced; I could move through material quickly, if I felt I already have a good grasp of the material and I was able to linger and do exploratory study if I felt I needed more depth. 2) There was a central location I could go to and live instructors to help in case I had problems, for me the central location helped keep me on track and focused. 3) rolling enrollment and I could start any time. 4) There was a live project course, so I was able to get a sense of how software development works.
In the end I was happy with my choice, I filled the holes in my knowledge and I have strong basis for continued self learning.
Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jul 30, 2018
Hi Richard, thanks for your review! I'm glad everything worked out well for you to reinvigorate your coding skills. Do well in your career!
Best,
Danny
The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes
| Employed in-field | 70.1% |
| Full-time employee | 70.1% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.0% |
| Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 0.0% |
| Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.0% |
| Not seeking in-field employment | 11.2% |
| Employed out-of-field | 2.8% |
| Continuing to higher education | 4.7% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 3.8% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 8.5% |
| Could not contact | 10.2% |
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How much does The Tech Academy cost?
The Tech Academy costs around $14,000. On the lower end, some The Tech Academy courses like Self-Paced Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp cost $1,800.
What courses does The Tech Academy teach?
The Tech Academy offers courses like Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time), Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (part-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (full-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) and 35 more.
Where does The Tech Academy have campuses?
The Tech Academy has in-person campuses in Portland. The Tech Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is The Tech Academy worth it?
The data says yes! The Tech Academy reports a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $54,000 and 85% of The Tech Academy alumni are employed. The Tech Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 418 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is The Tech Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 418 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Does The Tech Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like The Tech 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 The Tech Academy reviews?
You can read 418 reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report! The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Is The Tech Academy accredited?
We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.