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Code Fellows
Average Rating4.47
229 Reviews
49 Courses
Code Fellows is a technical skills training academy in the Pacific Northwest that offers full- and part-time software development, ops and cybersecurity courses online and in-person from their Seattle, Washington location. Code Fellows guides people from all backgrounds to change their lives through fast-paced, career-focused education. Since their first cohort in 2013, Code Fellows has taught over 1,600 graduates and iterated on their curriculum and format to ensure students receive the most industry-relevant training as effectively and efficiently as possible. Code Fellows shapes passionate learners with immersive training to meet industry needs and improve diversity. Students are immersed in their learning with daily lectures, pair programming, weekly presentations from full-time instructional staff who are seasoned industry professionals, one-week project sprints, and more. Code Fellows graduates work at Amazon, Microsoft, Zillow, Expedia, XBOX, NIKE, Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, and over 800 other companies.
The modular style of the Code Fellows program allows students to test into the course level that is most appropriate for their current skill level. In addition, the modular class structure allows students to choose the schedule and timing that meets their needs.
Code Fellows believes everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. Code Fellows offers scholarships to help individuals who come from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds find rewarding careers in tech. They are committed to breaking down systemic barriers and ensuring all people are treated with respect and dignity. They are united with their staff, students, alumni, and partners in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.
Code Fellows supports both domestic and international licensing partners through its Powered by Code Fellows program. Code Fellows also offers a tutoring program and platform to both students and non-students, technical instructor certification, and corporate training.
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- Stephen LevesqueStudent • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Java with SpringMVC & Android (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great School!
This 6 month bootcamp took me from not knowing how to write a single line of code in HTML or CSS, to creating a full-stack mobile trivia application that talks to ChatGPT through the OpenAI API!! So, I would say I've come a long way. You also meet great people along the way that will help you get a job! Highly recommend for anyone looking to get into the business! - Tyler HousdenStudent • Ops 201: Foundations of Computer Operations (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Experience
Found codefellows through the vettec program. After trying a previous course I was hesitant, but glad I made the decision to enroll. The ops course builds your IT knowledge with a good foundation and adds on top of that each day. Would recommend to anyone looking to start a career in IT. - Dylan DempseyStudent • Student • Ops 201: Foundations of Computer Operations (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 07, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A worthy Investment
If you are looking for a cyber security boot camp, this is it. You may stop your search! I was someone seeking a boot camp just as you are and came across Code Fellows. I can’t believe all that I have learned just in the first couple of months. I am someone who has no prior IT experience and have made leaps and bounds in progress, such as learning how to take control of your home network, running virtual machines, RDP, and entry level scripting. I would highly recommend Code Fellows! 
Ademola OlatunbosunStudent • Ops 201: Foundations of Computer Operations (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by GitHubMar 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceExcellent bootchamp
Cybersecurity at code fellows is one of the best in town. I have learnt a lot about cybersecurity, I have learn a lot about computers overall, I don't have background in IT, but I can tell you know, I can do a lot of computing now. I recommend this program for everyone. The instructor , course curriculum is excellent, once again the instructor are well knowledgeable.- Harper FoleyFull-Stack Software Engineer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, In-Person) • SeattleVerified by LinkedInFeb 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Worth Every Minute
I highly recommend Code Fellows to anyone looking to starting learning software development. I initially tried learning on my own, but I would always run into some road block that I couldn't surmount and would lose interest. When I finally took the leap and committed to the full time student program I did not run into any of those roadblocks, or if I did, I had the extremely talented staff and TAs there to help me resolve my issue. Though the course if long, 6 months in all if you start...I highly recommend Code Fellows to anyone looking to starting learning software development. I initially tried learning on my own, but I would always run into some road block that I couldn't surmount and would lose interest. When I finally took the leap and committed to the full time student program I did not run into any of those roadblocks, or if I did, I had the extremely talented staff and TAs there to help me resolve my issue. Though the course if long, 6 months in all if you start at the 101 level, it is well worth the time because you graduate with a ton of hands-on experience doing projects. These projects can be added to resume and help you build out a portfolio that you can proudly show employers so that you are ready to start the job hunt as soon as you graduate. - Cody De La TorreTest Engineer 1 • Student • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Tough but Amazing
Let me start with I was able to secure a job before I even graduated thanks to the skills that Code Fellows gave me. It is a really hard course but it is amazing and worth every second! The instructors are amazing and the lab/ coursework is constantly being updated to industry standard! - Benjamin CarterN/A • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, In-Person) • SeattleVerified by GitHubFeb 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The course itself is not progressing
I attended and graduated from Code Fellows in july 2022. And have had mixed experiences with my job hunt since then. As a school code fellows does a good job of teaching you software development and programming fundamentals. But the courses lack some really important things, like a focused detail on test-driven development, In the classes, this is covered in 2 days with a gentle touch, then you are just expected to do it for every challenge and project from there on out.
To learn...I attended and graduated from Code Fellows in july 2022. And have had mixed experiences with my job hunt since then. As a school code fellows does a good job of teaching you software development and programming fundamentals. But the courses lack some really important things, like a focused detail on test-driven development, In the classes, this is covered in 2 days with a gentle touch, then you are just expected to do it for every challenge and project from there on out.
To learn the basics and fundamentals of programming I believe they do a fairly good job, but the curriculum and instruction are a little long in the tooth now.
Beyond bringing in career professionals and past graduates to talk to the students, code fellows doesn't do a great job preparing you for the job hunt, sure you do interview practice, but only with other students meaning the feedback you receive can be a real mixed bag. They also don't do any practice negotiating for your salary (only telling you that its important and that you need to do it!) Sure you do algorithms and data structures, but they focus more on teaching you how to solve the problem itself, rather than how to recognize the patterns in the problems (this latter technique is what you need to successfully apply your knowledge to all sorts of different problems rather than just the one at hand).
On top of this, there is little or no focus on open-source work or professional project development. Outside of projects you create yourself, or ideas you manage yourself while in the program, you are unlikely to develop any truly marketable projects in the course. for example
you may design a small game with javascript, or a music search engine, or a restaurant search engine. But you won't be developing a Redis Database management and monitoring tool.
this later project is infinitely more interesting to employers and demonstrates a business mindset. That is not to say the earlier projects don't demonstrate your programming ability, because they certainly do, but a database (or another generalized enterprise tooling) would be much much more marketable.
For instance, other modern boot camps now maintain collections of open source projects that the students commit to, this not only looks fantastic on a resume but allows the students to speak about truly technical projects and problems during their future interviews.
During the courses code fellows talks ALOT about their career accelerator program, which is their after-graduation support. Though I didn't participate in this myself (I had a feeling it would be lackluster) I have heard from fellow students I graduated with, that its a joke.
Apart from a weekly "how's it going" checkup, I have heard of no students who have been referred to a job though the program or even gotten an interview from it.
To sum things up,
If you want to learn to program, code fellows will do that. If you want to get a job in this career space, there are better programs out there with more modern studies and focus on creating marketable candidates. - hunter fehrdoor dasher • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 22, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
code fellows rocks
if you keep a strong mental attitude and are open to stacked learning and how to learn it, this course is great. it will push you to work harder than you have had to but will be rewarding in the end. if you are coming here because you are choosing to pick something and stick to it this is the right school. you are given every tool and resource you need to pass and to further to succeed. you have to put in the work to get the rewards the school will not guarantee you a job but it will giv...if you keep a strong mental attitude and are open to stacked learning and how to learn it, this course is great. it will push you to work harder than you have had to but will be rewarding in the end. if you are coming here because you are choosing to pick something and stick to it this is the right school. you are given every tool and resource you need to pass and to further to succeed. you have to put in the work to get the rewards the school will not guarantee you a job but it will give you every opportunity for you to have the tools to get one - Lewis BensonSoftware Developer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life changing experience!
I started my tech transition from trucker to tech about a month before attending Code Fellows. I learned the basics on my own and was able to test into their 201 program, and attend 301 and 401 full stack JavaScript. I went from little knowledge in technology to a confident full stack developer with the ability to build, troubleshoot and deploy applications. I graduated in Feb of 2023 and I feel confident as I enter the job search. - Raphael ChookagianFull Stack JavaScript Web Developer • Student • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
401 Full-stack JavaScript Web Development
Graduation February 2023 - Full-stack JavaScript Web Development. This was a great experience. The work load and speed of lessons can be daunting, but it is worth it! I learned so much within the last 5 months. - Elias StaehleGraduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by GitHubFeb 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Extremely tough but managable
Overall I feel like i was very happy with how far i got through this course. I learned a lot of information to the point where i felt like it was almost uneeded to go to college Graduated in 2023 - Julian BarkerStudent • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great full-stack bootcamp
Code Fellows is professionally run by people with significant experience in industry. The stacked learning model works well, and they pay a lot of attention to intangibles with respect to the career search, as well as to the coding instruction.
Code Fellows Alumni Outcomes
98%
Employment Rate
100%
Graduation Rate
72,500
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Code Fellows, 100% graduated. 96% of graduates were job-seeking and 98% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $72,500. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 1096 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | 81.7% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 12.1% |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/A |
Notes and Caveats
Here are are the details on how we track Employment Data
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
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Code Fellows Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 220+ Code Fellows alumni reviews on Course Report, students appreciate the immersive and comprehensive curriculum, particularly in full-stack software development, cybersecurity, and ops courses. Alumni often mention the effectiveness of hands-on project work and the support from experienced instructors. The modular structure and industry-relevant curriculum are particularly appreciated. One reviewer said, "The instructors are fantastic and the curriculum is very well thought out." However, some students noted the fast pace and intensity of the programs, which can be challenging for beginners.
Overall Experience
4.5
Instructors
4.6
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.2
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Code Fellows is a private vocational school licensed by the State of Washington. Code Fellows was the first code school in Washington State to be approved by the Veterans Association to receive the GI Bill. Learn more at www.codefellows.org/gi-bill
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FAQs
How much does Code Fellows cost?
Code Fellows costs around $12,000. On the lower end, some Code Fellows courses like Ops 101: Explore Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Careers (Full-Time, In-Person) cost $99.
What courses does Code Fellows teach?
Code Fellows offers courses like Code 101: Explore Software Development (Full-Time, In-Person), Code 101: Explore Software Development (Full-Time, Online), Code 102: Intro to Software Development (Full-Time, In-Person), Code 102: Intro to Software Development (Full-Time, Online) and 45 more.
Where does Code Fellows have campuses?
Code Fellows has in-person campuses in Seattle. Code Fellows also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Code Fellows worth it?
The data says yes! In 2019, Code Fellows reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,500, and 98% of Code Fellows alumni are employed.
Is Code Fellows legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 229 Code Fellows alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Fellows and rate their overall experience a 4.47 out of 5.
Does Code Fellows offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Code Fellows accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read Code Fellows reviews?
You can read 229 reviews of Code Fellows on Course Report! Code Fellows alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Fellows and rate their overall experience a 4.47 out of 5.
Is Code Fellows accredited?
Code Fellows is a private vocational school licensed by the State of Washington. Code Fellows was the first code school in Washington State to be approved by the Veterans Association to receive the GI Bill. Learn more at www.codefellows.org/gi-bill