App Academy
Average Rating4.65
1155 Reviews
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Founded in 2012, App Academy is a global online coding bootcamp with a focus on software engineering. App Academy offers both full-time (24 weeks) and part-time (48 weeks) online options. Alumni have found Software Engineering roles at a range of start-ups and top tech companies.
App Academy's curriculum covers AI, SQL, JavaScript, Python, HTML, and CSS, in addition to state-of-the-art tools and web frameworks like ReactJS, Express, Flask, and SQL Alchemy. Working in a dynamic team environment, students will build complex web applications that will form the foundation of their portfolio.
App Academy’s goal is to ensure students not only land a full-time Software Engineering role, but also advance in their careers for years to come. Dedicated career coaches offer job search support ranging from mock technical/non-technical interviews and resume reviews, to connecting grads with App Academy's vast employer network. From there, App Academy's partnerships team connects graduates with some of the most prestigious tech companies in the industry.
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- Gino ReyesGraduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San FranciscoVerified by LinkedInNov 29, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Incredibly effective program
Enrolled in App Academy's software engineering bootcamp last year.
Course was very informative and covered all the topics one would need to get a career in software engineering.
Through the help of their interview prep materials and guidance, I was able to pass an interview and got a software engineering job in Asana. Would recommend to anyone looking to shift to a career in software engineering! - Mathias AndersonGraduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San FranciscoVerified by LinkedInNov 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best coding Bootcaml
I can not say enough about how grateful I am to app academy for giving me the tools, knowledge, and networking power I needed to switch from working in special education to software engineering.
From the day to day course and lectures provided by experts in the field who answered question after question (yes the same question lol) with patience, to fostering great coding skills and collaborative coding by proving daily pair boarding opportunities with other clas...I can not say enough about how grateful I am to app academy for giving me the tools, knowledge, and networking power I needed to switch from working in special education to software engineering.
From the day to day course and lectures provided by experts in the field who answered question after question (yes the same question lol) with patience, to fostering great coding skills and collaborative coding by proving daily pair boarding opportunities with other classmates, all the way to supporting me with a great career coach who didn’t rest until I was places, a/A is number one at getting you placed in your new career.
Cannot stress enough the importance of pairboarding during the course, and then having access to such a vast network of software engineers when you graduate the course.
Lastly, a/A’s culture is conducive to learning, growth, feeling safe, and having fun. No question is stupid, and all who are on the quest for knowledge and have respect for others are accepted, and the staff and course text try and stay hip and current! 
Adrian ZGraduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San FranciscoVerified by GitHubNov 23, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceChallenging and Rewarding Experience
I joined App Academy's remote program without knowing much about web development. The main stacks I learned were Ruby on Rails/React/PostgreSQL and MERN. Our daily sessions were almost all similar, with lectures in the morning and pair programming on labs in the evening. Instructors were there to help us with questions and issues. Expect A LOT of information each day. I finished the program with 3 projects for my portfolio. For the job hunt, I received help with my resume, technical inte...I joined App Academy's remote program without knowing much about web development. The main stacks I learned were Ruby on Rails/React/PostgreSQL and MERN. Our daily sessions were almost all similar, with lectures in the morning and pair programming on labs in the evening. Instructors were there to help us with questions and issues. Expect A LOT of information each day. I finished the program with 3 projects for my portfolio. For the job hunt, I received help with my resume, technical interviewing, and behavioral interviewing. It was pretty much up to me to be proactive and use the resources available, which were endless (pair programming sessions, mock interviews, tech practice, and others). The job hunt assistance was available to me until I found a job. I got 2 job offers after 6 months of graduation.- Joseph MansoGraduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York CityVerified by LinkedInNov 16, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fulfilling, Challenging, Worth-it
App Academy is great. They truly prepare you for the workforce. However it's a very tough course and not for everyone. You need to be extremely self motivated - you cannot just sit through this course. You need to be actively working and coding throughout to get something out of it. That being said, I highly recommend it! - John WanisSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
App Academy is a great place to achieve your dream
App Academy has a great way of learning and great instructors to help your success. Challenging you and putting you under pressure but at the same time giving you the tools and ability to be able to win.
App Academy is a great place to achieve your dream - Connor BurnsGraduate • Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online) • OnlineVerified by GitHubSep 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
My App Academy experience...
Everything about this course was great - It was fun working alongside other students, the teacher assistance was great, but not incredibly hand holding.
Don't go into this course thinking it will be easy - it won't be. You will work 40+ hours every week continuously learning new material, so at times you may feel a little overwhelmed. Don't worry if you feel this way - it all comes together in the end.
Javascript is an incredible first base language to learn and luckily it'...Everything about this course was great - It was fun working alongside other students, the teacher assistance was great, but not incredibly hand holding.
Don't go into this course thinking it will be easy - it won't be. You will work 40+ hours every week continuously learning new material, so at times you may feel a little overwhelmed. Don't worry if you feel this way - it all comes together in the end.
Javascript is an incredible first base language to learn and luckily it's the first language they teach you in the course.
Overall, this course will set a solid foundation for you to become a great software engineer. - Caitlin Buen-LucasGraduate • Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineer
If you're considering joining a bootcamp, choose App Academy! While the curriculum is rigorous and intense it is worthwhile. I graduated from the 24 week online program and my skillset now includes Javascript, Python, HTML5, CSS3, React.js / Redux, Flask, Express.js, Node.js. PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Sequelize, Git, and other tools. There were times throughout this program when I thought becoming a software engineer and learning all I know now would be nearly impossible... but here we are...If you're considering joining a bootcamp, choose App Academy! While the curriculum is rigorous and intense it is worthwhile. I graduated from the 24 week online program and my skillset now includes Javascript, Python, HTML5, CSS3, React.js / Redux, Flask, Express.js, Node.js. PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Sequelize, Git, and other tools. There were times throughout this program when I thought becoming a software engineer and learning all I know now would be nearly impossible... but here we are :-)
After graduation you are paired with a career coach who will provide you guidance as you navigate your way through the job search and eventually toward your first career as a software engineer. The job search will feel overwhelming and discouraging however you will have amazing support from a very solid team as well as your graduate peers! - Joshua BautistaGraduate • Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online) • OnlineVerified by GitHubAug 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineering 24 weeks
App Academy was a great experience! I learned a lot throughout this experience and could not have done myself. I learned from my instructors as well as my peers. The bootcamp is hands on focused. After learning a new technology you have to apply it immediately and it crystalizes the information better. Overall, it takes a lot of hard work and determination to go through it but you learn a lot! - David ZhengSoftware Engineer • Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York CityVerified by LinkedInJul 26, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
App Academy was amazing!
App Academy was a great experience to behold. Coming from a background in accounting, I had little experience in coding but I was capable of learn multiple languages and how to code in just a short time span of 3 months. App Academy had attentive instructors who really cares about the students and were welcoming and helpful. They have an exquisite curriculum and many materials to learn. The students and colleagues were also fantastic and I am happy that I met them. Overall I would recom...App Academy was a great experience to behold. Coming from a background in accounting, I had little experience in coding but I was capable of learn multiple languages and how to code in just a short time span of 3 months. App Academy had attentive instructors who really cares about the students and were welcoming and helpful. They have an exquisite curriculum and many materials to learn. The students and colleagues were also fantastic and I am happy that I met them. Overall I would recommend anyone who wants to apply for this great experience. - Tom Leslie LiSoftware Engineer • Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York CityVerified by LinkedInJul 25, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
10/10 Would highly recommend.
As someone with zero background with software engineering / coding, I thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot from their well-crafted curriculum. The course is quite rigorous, and the instructors are super attentive. Everybody is super welcoming and willing to help one another out - instructors and students alike. I look forward to the job search and applying the skills that I have acquired over the last few months. - Nikhil KumarGraduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York CityVerified by LinkedInJul 19, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Bootcamp! Would 100% reccomend/
The instructors explained lectures in a timely and orderly fashion. The curriculum was well-crafted by team of highly-respected professionals. Every day, I could not have been more excited to arrive to App Academy, as the lectures were paced appropriately and staff were welcoming. Learning how to be a full-stack engineer was amazing. Meeting great colleagues was enjoyable. At anytime, I could always ask staff for help, as I looked up to them. It was my honor to be here. I'd like to thank...The instructors explained lectures in a timely and orderly fashion. The curriculum was well-crafted by team of highly-respected professionals. Every day, I could not have been more excited to arrive to App Academy, as the lectures were paced appropriately and staff were welcoming. Learning how to be a full-stack engineer was amazing. Meeting great colleagues was enjoyable. At anytime, I could always ask staff for help, as I looked up to them. It was my honor to be here. I'd like to thank the team at App Academy for bringing lots of great experiences. - Mason TaylorSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 12, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineer
App Academy was an incredible experience, start to finish. The staff did an amazing job teaching me completely new things I had not learned prior. Every day was something new and there was plenty of chances to practice all of the material. I highly recommend this program to anyone scratching the surface of the coding world!
App Academy Alumni Outcomes
91%
Employment Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
100,000
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at App Academy, 80% graduated. 98% of graduates were job-seeking and 91% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $100,000. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 390 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | 85.9% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 2.6% |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/A |
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
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App Academy Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
4.7
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
4.5
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Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
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App Academy is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
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FAQs
How much does App Academy cost?
App Academy costs around $17,900. On the lower end, some App Academy courses like Self-paced Open Course cost $0.
What courses does App Academy teach?
App Academy offers courses like Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online), Part-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online), Self-paced Open Course.
Where does App Academy have campuses?
App Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is App Academy worth it?
The data says yes! App Academy reports a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $101,000 and 90% of App Academy alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2023, App Academy reported a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $100,000, and 91% of App Academy alumni are employed.
Is App Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,155 App Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed App Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.65 out of 5.
Does App Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like App 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.
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You can read 1,155 reviews of App Academy on Course Report! App Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed App Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.65 out of 5.
Is App Academy accredited?
App Academy is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.