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Chegg Skills
Average Rating4.53
918 Reviews
6 Courses
Chegg Skills (formerly Thinkful) provides every adult learner with a pathway to a rewarding career. This online bootcamp offers fast-paced, career-focused programs in Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, and Technical Project Management. These programs are offered in part-time and full-time formats. Students commit 20-25 hours per week in the part-time format, and up to 60 hours in the full-time option. All programs include personal mentor meetings, a custom-built curriculum, and Q&A sessions with industry professionals.
On top of learning the most up-to-date industry skills, students benefit from 1-on-1 mentorship, and receive career support from the day they enroll. Students continue to get personalized support from a dedicated career coach for six months after graduation, or until they’re hired. Each student graduates with a professional portfolio, interview experience, and the tools they need to navigate the job market. Students join a community of 3,000+ learners and mentors to get on-demand help and build a professional network.
Chegg Skills also offers an expanding list of flexible payment options. Students are empowered to balance life and learning, and can complete any of the part-time programs even if they plan to keep working in an existing job. They can access course materials from anywhere in the world.
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EricaBusiness Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Immersion • OnlineSep 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceData Analytics Immersion
Great experience with challenging projects. A great support system and career services are superb.- NikkiProduct Designer • Graduate • UX/UI Immersion • OnlineSep 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI Design Immersive - Highly Recommend!
I was skeptical about attending a bootcamp compared to a University but I am SO glad I did! I absolutely loved my experience at Thinkful and after working 7 years in the fitness industry I have finally made the career change I wanted. Post-graduating, I was nervous applying to jobs, thinking I might not get what I wanted, but I was patient, went after companies I really wanted to work for, and it paid off tenfold. In the end, I had 3 job offers, and landed the one I really wanted.I was skeptical about attending a bootcamp compared to a University but I am SO glad I did! I absolutely loved my experience at Thinkful and after working 7 years in the fitness industry I have finally made the career change I wanted. Post-graduating, I was nervous applying to jobs, thinking I might not get what I wanted, but I was patient, went after companies I really wanted to work for, and it paid off tenfold. In the end, I had 3 job offers, and landed the one I really wanted.
A few tips of advice:- Practice and research before enrolling. Get familiar with Figma (or Sketch/Adobe XD). The program is designed to teach you the processes and methodologies, NOT how to use tools. You will get basic instructions and tips and tricks but you will fall behind if you aren’t familiar with design tools.
- Though you have instructors, TAs, classmates, and your mentor, it is all up to you to actually learn the material. It’s up to you to keep your motivation high and hold yourself accountable. The program is hard, there’s a lot of work, but if you are fully devoted to it, manage your time well, and use the resources available, it’s actually not that hard.
- Related to the above, there is a high turnover rate. Maybe half of the cohort I was in graduated. My advice: know what you’re getting into (talk to someone who has taken the program), get familiar with the material beforehand, make sure you are able to dedicate the time, treat it like a full-time job, and know why YOU are there and what you want to get out of it.
- The real work starts as soon as you start applying for jobs. The job search is almost more intense than the actual program, so be prepared, start networking early, get your resume ready before graduating, etc. you will thank yourself later.
Positives:- My mentor was beyond amazing and is still my mentor even after graduating. The instructors were incredible, they know what they’re talking about and are all successful professionals in the field. They would relate what we were working on and how it’s applicable to how it actually is in real-life, which you don’t always get in an academic setting.
- I had fun every single day that I was in the program. I enjoyed all of the projects we worked on, enjoyed going through it with my classmates, and every day I loved it more and more. I’d wake up excited knowing that I get to do this as a career.
- You receive an abundant amount of resources to support your education and your career afterwards. They teach in a way that is more “here’s what to do” rather than hand-holding you with “this is how to do it” which is much more useful and makes you figure things out on your own.
- The careers team and my career coach post-graduating were extremely helpful! They put in so much work to help you succeed and find a job afterwards, which I did not expect. They know what they’re doing, listen to their feedback, and use them as a resource as much as you can.
Negatives:- They should have a more rigorous acceptance process. In most coding bootcamps they have to pass technical entrance exams and I feel this program should adopt a similar process. I feel like this could prevent the high turnover rate and ensure that the students who enroll actually want to be there, are a good fit, and are prepared. I felt bad for those who wasted their money and time.
- Not all of the checkpoints are graded and the ones that are graded are pass or fail. It was great getting feedback when working with a TA or mentor but I wish they would provide a little more in-depth and critical feedback on assignments.
- One thing I wish we would have covered was working cross-functionally with developers and how to hand off specs. Yes, that’s teachable on the job but most employers expect you to know this.
Of course nothing is perfect and has opportunities for improvement, but overall, I would highly recommend Thinkful's UX/UI Immersive program and I speak highly of it to everybody I talk to. Any program you decide to go with, it's what you make of it, and if you make the most of it, you will succeed. - Theodore JonesSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Engineering Immersion • OnlineSep 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Get out of your own way and use ALL of your resources!!
This program is amazing! Nothing is perfect but they definitely put in long hours to create the great content they have! If you’re new to coding like I was; it will take some time for you to grasp the concept of writing in a computer language. You will have to read things twice, you’ll have to talk to your group mates, you’ll have to put in hours outside of school to understanding this and to keep up with the course’s pace. There’s no slacking even in the slack channels!...This program is amazing! Nothing is perfect but they definitely put in long hours to create the great content they have! If you’re new to coding like I was; it will take some time for you to grasp the concept of writing in a computer language. You will have to read things twice, you’ll have to talk to your group mates, you’ll have to put in hours outside of school to understanding this and to keep up with the course’s pace. There’s no slacking even in the slack channels! You will have to use your ASM, your Instructors, your TA’s, and connect with your cohort outside of class. Get in the grove of putting yourself out there as a developer even though you feel as though you have no idea what you’re doing. Last is you’ll have to tell yourself that you can do this every moment of everyday, even though you feel like you don’t belong! I promise you can make it. Everyone at thinkful is there to see you succeed. Sometimes the curriculum’s instructions are hard to make sense out of but when you work together with great minds you’ll always come out on top!! Go for it!! - NickGraduate • Engineering Immersion • OnlineSep 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Engineering Immersion Program
Extremely thorough... Thinkful provides the curriculum necessary to catapult your life in a completely different direction. From top to bottom, it was a fantastic experience. Ultimately, you will get out of the program what you're willing and disciplined enough to put in. There will be adversity, but the reward at the end is priceless if you persevere. I'm incredibly grateful and encourage all to trust the process; you won't regret it. - Nayla K.Student • Digital Marketing Flex • OnlineSep 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Digital Marketing Flex
It is a very hands on program. You learn on your own time but you can connect with people that are in the same program and ask questions along the way. The mentor and ASM are absolutely amazing and helps you understand and navigate the program and everything else in this line. After you finish the basic part of training and graduate to the career coaching part it is stressful but your coach will guide you with passion and gives you so many helpful tips and goes over the interview questio...It is a very hands on program. You learn on your own time but you can connect with people that are in the same program and ask questions along the way. The mentor and ASM are absolutely amazing and helps you understand and navigate the program and everything else in this line. After you finish the basic part of training and graduate to the career coaching part it is stressful but your coach will guide you with passion and gives you so many helpful tips and goes over the interview questions every now and then. I highly recommend this. But if you can afford it I would suggest the immersion program - MadelineGraduate • UX/UI Flex • OnlineSep 07, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX/UI Design Flex Program Review
Overall my experience at Thinkful was great. I definitely recommend this course for anyone switching into the field and needs a solid understanding UX Design and portfolio projects. It took me just about 3 months to land a job after finishing the course- so it is 100% worth it! :)
But this course is no joke! It took me almost 9 months to complete and I worked 10-15 hours a week on it. The first project is the UX intensive which teaches you alot, but it is a pretty steep learning ...Overall my experience at Thinkful was great. I definitely recommend this course for anyone switching into the field and needs a solid understanding UX Design and portfolio projects. It took me just about 3 months to land a job after finishing the course- so it is 100% worth it! :)
But this course is no joke! It took me almost 9 months to complete and I worked 10-15 hours a week on it. The first project is the UX intensive which teaches you alot, but it is a pretty steep learning curve if you have never had any experience working through UX Design Thinking. I definitely recommend trying to learn about Design Thinking and the overall design process as much as you can at first. It took me sooo long to complete my first project bc that didn't really click in my head until after I finished. The final 2 projects went by way quicker and I had a lot of fun with it. So don't get discouraged! Try to reach out to other students on slack and get feedback or try to connect- it will help you feel less "lost in the sauce" so to speak! Use UI kits and don't try try to reinvent the wheel.
Overall I chose this course over other courses because of the following main reasons:
1) 1 on 1 mentorship 2x a week
2) 3 completed projects to put in a portfolio
3) Option to "specialize" (gain a deeper understanding) in front-end design, UI design, or UX research.
- BriannaData Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Immersion • OnlineSep 07, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Grateful
I am grateful and thankful for Thinkful! The data analytics immersive program is a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone! The instructors are great, mentors really try and help you and I loved learning about this exciting field, which I'm grateful now to be a part of! - Sam BjorakerStudent • Technical Project Management Flex • OnlineSep 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Technical Project Management Flex
Some positives, but overall it was a disappointing experience.
First, they didn’t tell me this when I enrolled, but the TPM program was brand new when I started, and was not even finished. Aspects of the program changed while I was enrolled, and there were a lot of typos in the curriculum. The “capstone” project expectations were also very unclear.
Second, they were not very forthcoming about what it takes to get in to project management. In my 5 months of applying to jobs post g...Some positives, but overall it was a disappointing experience.
First, they didn’t tell me this when I enrolled, but the TPM program was brand new when I started, and was not even finished. Aspects of the program changed while I was enrolled, and there were a lot of typos in the curriculum. The “capstone” project expectations were also very unclear.
Second, they were not very forthcoming about what it takes to get in to project management. In my 5 months of applying to jobs post graduation, I was able to land interviews, but the roadblock was always my level of experience. Hiring managers were simply not impressed with the experience Thinkful gave me, even combined with my 5 years of retail management experience.
Third, I was most excited about the post grad career counseling aspect of the program, but this was really disappointing. My coach helped me with my resume, but as time went on she spent less and less time with me, and eventually stopped showing up to our sessions.
The most positive part was the mentor sessions. My mentor was very knowledgeable and taught me a lot.
I’ve seen reviews that the other Thinkful programs are better, so maybe consider those, but I can’t recommend the TPM program. Companies want you to have worked in tech before and have more knowledge of Agile and SDLC than Thinkful can teach you. This was basically a waste of $5000 and a year of my free time. - AngelaGraduate • Engineering Flex • OnlineAug 30, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
worth it
Thinkful was a pivotal part of my career switch. I wanted to leave my healthcare career as I realized it's not for me. I really liked the support of mentors and fellow students throughout my experience. It was really time consuming but it's worth it if you put in the effort. - JacyDigital Coordinator • Graduate • Digital Marketing Immersion • OnlineAug 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Greatest Decision
Made the decision to go back to school after being laid off during COVID lockdowns. I tried software development but it just was not for me. Luckily, Thinkful had other programs available for those of us that are not great with programming languages. I was able to attend classes and quickly move through the process. It is a well-done program that flows well with minimal hiccups. Their support system is amazing from the teaching to the aides to the career support, I had everything I neede...Made the decision to go back to school after being laid off during COVID lockdowns. I tried software development but it just was not for me. Luckily, Thinkful had other programs available for those of us that are not great with programming languages. I was able to attend classes and quickly move through the process. It is a well-done program that flows well with minimal hiccups. Their support system is amazing from the teaching to the aides to the career support, I had everything I needed. I have and still do recommend Thinkful for anyone looking to grow their knowledge or even change careers. I now work full-time as a marketing coordinator, consult, work part-time as a marketing coordinator, and am launching my own coaching/e-commerce business soon. - MiaAug 28, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UI/UX Immersion
The reason why I chose Thinfkul was that their materials are up to date, and I preferred real virtual meetings with instructors instead of watching and learning from pre-recorded videos. We had 3 instructors throughout the courses, they are all very nice and dedicate to their works and helping students. I want to say a big thank you to my mentor Monique and my career coach Abby Thompson, they encouraged me when I was struggling with imposter syndrome. Classmates are all nice and sweet to...The reason why I chose Thinfkul was that their materials are up to date, and I preferred real virtual meetings with instructors instead of watching and learning from pre-recorded videos. We had 3 instructors throughout the courses, they are all very nice and dedicate to their works and helping students. I want to say a big thank you to my mentor Monique and my career coach Abby Thompson, they encouraged me when I was struggling with imposter syndrome. Classmates are all nice and sweet too. I've made the right decision to learn with Thinkful! - Jason HoehnFinancial Analyst • Graduate • Data Analytics Flex • OnlineAug 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics Flex
This is a flexible 6 month data analytics bootcamp that teaches students valuable skills in Excel, SQL, Tableau and Python.
A strong support system is provided by Thinkful including a personal mentor and Academic Success Manager.
Personally I am not great at identifying the proper resources to develop specific skillsets. The structure provided by Thinkful enabled me to learn effectively and efficiently. If you need structure in order to succeed, then reach out to the Thinkf...This is a flexible 6 month data analytics bootcamp that teaches students valuable skills in Excel, SQL, Tableau and Python.
A strong support system is provided by Thinkful including a personal mentor and Academic Success Manager.
Personally I am not great at identifying the proper resources to develop specific skillsets. The structure provided by Thinkful enabled me to learn effectively and efficiently. If you need structure in order to succeed, then reach out to the Thinkful team to inquire more about their program. They are helpful and responded promptly from my time as a prospective student all the way through being a graduate.
Chegg Skills Alumni Outcomes
78%
Employment Rate
0%
Graduation Rate
$60,450
Median Salary
100% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 0% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 9 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
| Employed in-field | 77.8% |
| Full-time employee | 77.8% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Employed out-of-field | 0.0% |
| Continuing to higher education | 0.0% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 0.0% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 22.2% |
| Could not contact | 0.0% |
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Notes and Caveats
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Chegg Skills Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on over 900 Chegg Skills reviews on Course Report, Chegg Skills (formerly Thinkful) is highly regarded for its immersive and effective programs, particularly in software development and UX/UI design. Students appreciate the knowledgeable instructors, supportive mentors, and practical curriculum. A student expressed, "My mentor and Academic Success Manager were the reason it was worth it." However, some reviews highlight underwhelming aspects, such as course content that does not justify the cost and can be found online for free.
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4.5
Instructors
4.6
Curriculum
4.4
Job Assistance
4.4
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FAQs
How much does Chegg Skills cost?
Chegg Skills costs around $13,475. On the lower end, some Chegg Skills courses like Digital Marketing Flex cost $4,600.
What courses does Chegg Skills teach?
Chegg Skills offers courses like Data Analytics Flex, Data Science Flex, Digital Marketing Flex, Engineering Flex and 2 more.
Where does Chegg Skills have campuses?
Chegg Skills teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Chegg Skills worth it?
The data says yes! In 2019, Chegg Skills reported a 0% graduation rate, a median salary of $60,450, and 78% of Chegg Skills alumni are employed. Chegg Skills hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 918 Chegg Skills alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Chegg Skills on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Chegg Skills legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 918 Chegg Skills alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Chegg Skills and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.
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