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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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Ella SveteGraduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineJun 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceStudent
This was a great bootcamp. I came in knowing nothing and had Audrey Patterson as my 201 instructor which was fantastic! I ended with taking Python with JB, and it was awesome. Super fun, and he made learning a new language so accessible.- Drew FerrisSoftware developer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, In-Person) • SeattleApr 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Code Fellows is awesome!!!
In my 5th year since graduating from Code Fellows I am proud to say that choosing to enroll in their program was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. As a college graduate in 2016 I was uncertain on what to use my degree (Mathematics + Russian language) for and had no idea where to direct my career. Taking the risk of switching paths into software development and enduring the dense 18-week program the Code Fellows provided has proven to be just what I needed, their instructi...In my 5th year since graduating from Code Fellows I am proud to say that choosing to enroll in their program was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. As a college graduate in 2016 I was uncertain on what to use my degree (Mathematics + Russian language) for and had no idea where to direct my career. Taking the risk of switching paths into software development and enduring the dense 18-week program the Code Fellows provided has proven to be just what I needed, their instruction equipped me with the tools necessary to be a hirable candidate in the job market. Since then I have grown to expand my skills to many areas I would never have imagined accessible at the time of graduation. This has allowed me to get the job that I have now with an industry leading employer, also entirely unimaginable when I first started. To anyone who is on the border of whether or not Code Fellows is the right decision for them in their career path I fully recommend enrolling, you never know where it may take you! - Roscoe BassSoftware Engineer 2 • Student • Code 101: Explore Software Development (Full-Time, In-Person) • SeattleApr 07, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Boxing Coach to Software Engineer
Pivoting from a non-tech related career, boxing coach, into a software engineer role is not an easy thing to do. Code Fellows gave me the foundational knowledge I needed to do just that. From the onset of my experience with this coding boot camp, I felt welcomed and valued as a student. They cultivate a rich inclusive environment which helps students learn not only the skills to do the work but also to work on a team as so many tech careers require folks to do. Highly recommend this boot...Pivoting from a non-tech related career, boxing coach, into a software engineer role is not an easy thing to do. Code Fellows gave me the foundational knowledge I needed to do just that. From the onset of my experience with this coding boot camp, I felt welcomed and valued as a student. They cultivate a rich inclusive environment which helps students learn not only the skills to do the work but also to work on a team as so many tech careers require folks to do. Highly recommend this boot camp for anyone looking to skill up in tech. - Lydia Minehan-TubicSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineMar 20, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Breaking into tech with no prior experience
I decided to enroll in Code Fellows after knowing two people personally that had done their curriculum and received developer jobs shortly after graduation. Code Fellows is an exceptional coding bootcamp experience that truly prepares you for what life will be like when you get your first job as a software engineer. They provide you with the knowledge, tools, and skills you need to be successful in this industry. Not only do they teach you how to program, they also teach you how to write...I decided to enroll in Code Fellows after knowing two people personally that had done their curriculum and received developer jobs shortly after graduation. Code Fellows is an exceptional coding bootcamp experience that truly prepares you for what life will be like when you get your first job as a software engineer. They provide you with the knowledge, tools, and skills you need to be successful in this industry. Not only do they teach you how to program, they also teach you how to write your resume, interview, and network.
I graduated from their JavaScript track in June 2021 and landed a tech job 4 months later. Most of my classmates have jobs now too. It's really a life changing experience! You're going to get out of it what you put into it, so just keep that in mind. It's not just about getting the certificate, it's about putting in the work to learn the skills you need to be successful in this industry. If you fully commit to learning the course material and you keep practicing you will absolutely find success and be able to break into tech. It's hard but absolutely worth it in the end! - Joey HernandezStudent • Code 301: Intermediate Software Development (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineNov 24, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
You found the one. Go here!
I’ve completed my coursework up to 301 and I can honestly say I have never felt more supported, encouraged and motivated ever. Not in all my years in college, no institution or class made me feel as prepared for success as code fellows has made me.
If you’re lost, there’s always someone to help you. If you’re overwhelmed, they hear you. If you have a different way of learning, just ask and they’ll accommodate you. Honestly, you cannot go wrong attending Code Fellows, you just can’t.I’ve completed my coursework up to 301 and I can honestly say I have never felt more supported, encouraged and motivated ever. Not in all my years in college, no institution or class made me feel as prepared for success as code fellows has made me.
If you’re lost, there’s always someone to help you. If you’re overwhelmed, they hear you. If you have a different way of learning, just ask and they’ll accommodate you. Honestly, you cannot go wrong attending Code Fellows, you just can’t. - Joe IvansStudent • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineNov 23, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great for Career-Changers
▾ Great For Career-Changers • I recommend Code Fellows for career-changers and people looking to start down a programming path • I do not recommend Code Fellows for software engineers with degrees and prior work experience • Code Fellows is an excellent school for people who want to jump into application development but have little-to-no hobby experience, and absolutely no professional experience in the field • I enjoyed my stu...▾ Great For Career-Changers • I recommend Code Fellows for career-changers and people looking to start down a programming path • I do not recommend Code Fellows for software engineers with degrees and prior work experience • Code Fellows is an excellent school for people who want to jump into application development but have little-to-no hobby experience, and absolutely no professional experience in the field • I enjoyed my studies at Code Fellows and I ultimately feel that I learned a lot about frontend development • I came to the program after 6 years of work experience as a senior backend engineer wanting to fill frontend knowledge gaps • Nobody else in my classes for the 3 months I was there had the experience level that I did • The critical thing to understand is that the school has to find and cater to an average-level of understanding among the students • Unfortunately for me, having so much experience made the advanced course feel extremely lacking in depth and breadth, which is understandable given that this bootcamp caters to career-changers • If I had known that up-front, I would not have chosen Code Fellows to fill knowledge gaps but found a school that is not as entry-level • I am glad I did though because it was fun and I learned a ton about frontend development • If you are in a similar position as me, with prior experience and a CS degree, I would finish through the 300-level course and not take the 400’s • I’m currently in the middle of the 400 for advanced JS and not sure if I want to put in the effort to finish the remaining assignments because I’m not learning much at this point and working on grad school applications this year for my CS PhD at the same time. Therefore I may not actually graduate from this bootcamp
▾ Approach • You’ll take courses until you complete the Advanced course, then you graduate • You can test into the courses so you don’t have to sit for classes that aren’t helpful for your goals • Assignments are graded and there are, in my opinion, too many assignments to be of value as a learning experience
▾ Intro (200-level) • This class-level is very foundational but I found it absolutely necessary and very helpful for learning the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript • I found the intro class (200-level) helped me with knowledge gaps I had from 6 years working exclusively as a backend engineer • I learned how to put a basic frontend together and all of the options there are for the presentation layer
▾ Intermediate (300-level) • This class-level is great because you’ll learn web API, testing your code, and presentation libraries like React, Bootstrap and Tailwind • I learned a ton about frontend in this course and I’m very glad I took it
▾ Advanced (400-level) • This class-level is where, as a student, you choose your path. Do you want to stay with JavaScript? How about .NET? Maybe Java? • You get the opportunity here to break out into other languages • The reason I joined the program was to fill knowledge gaps from years as a backend engineer, which were entirely frontend gaps • Having worked exclusively in the .NET languages and Java, I opted to continue-on with JavaScript as the advanced course • I found the advanced concepts a bit lacking in this course because it mostly felt like a rehash of the previous 300-level intermediate course
▾ Jobs • After this bootcamp, you’re likely to be eligible for tech internships and junior developer roles
▾ Career • A big plus for Code Fellows is that they have a career workshop program that you can join where they help you with interview and resume prep
▾ Takeaways • This bootcamp is not designed for engineers with prior experience, which should probably be explicitly stated on the Code Fellows website • I was able to fill some frontend knowledge gaps • I felt the advanced course was a bit lacking in breadth and depth
• The overall experience was great, in my opinion• I enjoyed seeing career-changers learn CS concepts and make cool applications - DavidSoftware Developer • Student • Code 201: Foundations of Software Development (Full-Time, In-Person) • SeattleSep 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Code Fellows 201
A fantastic, no nonsense course that covers not only JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, but the needed fundamentals of all supporting items - Skyler JohnsonStudent • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineJul 24, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Developer
This is a great school and I had a great experience. I highly recommend! The experience as a whole was grueling but so rewarding at the same time. It was an incredible journey and I am looking forward to the next chapter! Shout out to JB Tellez and all of the TAs, THANK YOU!!!! - Shay BrownGraduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Java with SpringMVC & Android (Full-Time, Online) • OnlineJun 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Everything you want in a bootcamp.
Code Fellows supplies ample resources for learning the tools and skills required to break into the industry. I felt that I had access to all the resources I needed to continually learn and grow. I feel confident in my job search as I know Code Fellows has the resources and connections to assist me in my search. - Nebiyu Kiflesoftware developer • Graduate • Code 401: Advanced Software Development in Python (Part-Time, In-Person) • SeattleMay 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software developer
code fellows, instructors, TA's, and students have a great supporting network. the class covered a wide range of materials and industry-standard tools. so I am confident to have the tech industry expected skill. - RinatStudent • Code 301: Intermediate Software Development (Full-Time, In-Person) • OnlineMay 07, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great school
Great school with excellent teachers. - J JonesGraduate • OnlineMar 31, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Top notch support and instruction
Since retiring from my previous job, I had a late start getting into the software development field. I did many hours of talking to several boot camps in the area. I knew software development was what I wanted to transition to, but didn't know how to start. I can say with full honesty that from my very first phone with Code Fellows they have fostered a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The instructional staff always seemed to go the extra mile and lend support whenever and however...Since retiring from my previous job, I had a late start getting into the software development field. I did many hours of talking to several boot camps in the area. I knew software development was what I wanted to transition to, but didn't know how to start. I can say with full honesty that from my very first phone with Code Fellows they have fostered a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The instructional staff always seemed to go the extra mile and lend support whenever and however they could. Parts of the curriculum were adapted to our class needs to ensure we had the time and help we needed to progress.
This was by far the right choice for me, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone interested in joining the Software Development Team.
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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Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
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