Codesmith
Average Rating4.89
588 Reviews
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Codesmith is a coding school redefining the way software engineering is taught. Codesmith offers full-time (13-week) and part-time (38-week) remote software engineering immersive programs as well as a full-time NYC Onsite program. Codesmith focuses on concepts and technologies such as full-stack JavaScript, computer science, machine learning, Dev Ops, React, and more. The immersives are advanced residencies designed to help individuals launch meaningful, high-level careers in software engineering.
The Codesmith admissions process involves a written application with optional coding questions, a nontechnical interview, and a technical interview. Codesmith offers a number of free resources for preparing for the admissions process including in-person and online coding workshops, a 2-week online prep course (CS Prep), and an online JavaScript learning platform (CSX).
Codesmith offers extensive career support that guides residents through resume development, interview strategies, salary negotiation, and more. Residents receive career support for life whether they are on their first job search, second job search, or beyond. Plus, the supportive Codesmith community encourages learners to tackle unique and unfamiliar problems, important when preparing for the ever-changing tech landscape. As shared in the most recent CIRR outcomes reports (Jan-June, 2022), more than 80% of Codesmith graduates were employed in the field within 6 months of graduating. Across all full-time immersive programs during this period the median salary for Codesmith graduates was $127,500. The median salary for part-time remote immersive graduates was $137,000.
When it comes to tuition, Codesmith payment options include upfront payments, monthly installments, and financing through Ascent Funding, Codesmith’s loan partner. In addition, eligible students can apply for several different scholarship options at Codesmith.
Codesmith also offers a two-day JavaScript for Beginners online course, as well as CS Prep, a 2-week program offered online and designed to prepare you for Codesmith’s Software Engineering Immersives. Further, you can join their free CSX learning platform and attend any of Codesmith’s free weekly workshops to learn more about its programs and build software engineering fundamentals.
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PeterSWE • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York CityNov 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceElite above all measure
I can't begin to explain how much choosing to become a SWE and to be accepted by Codesmith has made an impact on my life. I did my due diligence thoroughly, and I'm the type to have every bit of skepticism and doubt. But the results are very much real, and the community that this program fosters is beyond what any other camp or typical school has done. Every step I took during the curriculum and process made me feel without doubt this program is elite, and ahead of the curve by tenfold. ...I can't begin to explain how much choosing to become a SWE and to be accepted by Codesmith has made an impact on my life. I did my due diligence thoroughly, and I'm the type to have every bit of skepticism and doubt. But the results are very much real, and the community that this program fosters is beyond what any other camp or typical school has done. Every step I took during the curriculum and process made me feel without doubt this program is elite, and ahead of the curve by tenfold. The hiring portion with Eric K. and Annie Z. maybe worth the tuition alone. I was shocked how much support and care they gave post graduation.
And when all was said and done, I've gained a confidence, drive and ability to become autonomous, and for that alone I would have paid in buckets of gold. I'm not sure how else to convey this because I really was someone with complete doubt about sites like these and the boot-camps themselves. But as an online review, I'll just say go to their CSX slack channel and take a look. Make a friend, test different boot-camps out with them. No online review good or bad should stop you from making your own decision, and honestly that is how strongly I feel how great your experience will be.
But regardless of where all your paths take you, I wish you all the best of luck on your journey! Tech is everything you hear about and more, and you'll be making the best decision in your life towards greater personal fulfillment.- Melody HStudent • CS Prep • OnlineOct 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Effective and Encouraging
The course is well-structured and provides ample opportunity to clarify challenging aspects through meaningful repetition. The instructors are knowledgeable, personable and passionate. Along with a great community of students, Codesmith offers a learning environment that is effective and encouraging - you won't feel intimidated when you have questions or when you are struggling with the material. - BryannaApplicant • CS Prep • OnlineOct 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
CS Prep
I took CS to prepare for the interview to the full-time immersive program. I thought it was definitely worth it. I had Matt as an instructor and he was very supportive and went through the material in a way that was easier to understand. We went in depth on higher order functions, callback, recursion and some more material. We also had a group project that was great. I definitely feel more prepared for my technical interview. - AllisonSenior Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • New York CityAug 24, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Went in a Publicist, Came Out a Senior Software Engineer
How & Why I Initially Chose Codesmith....
I remember looking at bootcamp reviews on here just a few months ago. I read hundreds of reviews from various sources, spent hour scouring CIRR.org, going through Google's "news" about each of my top choices. Ultimately, I landed on Codesmith, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. It wasn't just their impressive stats on CIRR, or their top reviews from grads, but their style of teaching; being able to experie...How & Why I Initially Chose Codesmith....
I remember looking at bootcamp reviews on here just a few months ago. I read hundreds of reviews from various sources, spent hour scouring CIRR.org, going through Google's "news" about each of my top choices. Ultimately, I landed on Codesmith, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. It wasn't just their impressive stats on CIRR, or their top reviews from grads, but their style of teaching; being able to experience that prior to any financial commitment to see if it was right for me is really what put Codesmith above the rest right from the start (their free prep course is a combination of online challenges and weekly interactive workshops via Zoom).
I decided to give their paid prep programs a try - I took both "JavaScript for Beginners" and "CSPrep" (Codesmith Prep), and I was hooked. Their entire model is based on not only teaching you concepts, but teaching you how to learn complex technologies and ideas on your own. This "hard learning", as they call it, is the way Codesmith creates mid to senior level engineers straight out of their program. I applied to the full time program in New York, currently fully online, and started in March of 2021.
The Full Time Program....
Now, I will start by saying this program is hard. It's arguably one of the most challenging 3 months I've experienced to date, but worth every minute. Classes are 6 days/week, and my classmates and I often found ourselves doing a little extra after class, or on the weekend.
There are a few things that really set Codesmith apart from other programs:- You have the opportunity to learn both the basics (i.e. MERN), as well as specializing in a more complex technology, such as Kafka or GraphQL;
- You have the opportunity to give a public talk on a technical subject (I did mine on AWS), which not only allows you to learn more about that subject, but arms you with the ability to talk about the topic in depth once you start interviewing;
- The hiring portion. There are truly not enough words to describe how valuable this part of Codesmith is to their residents. There are Computer Science majors that go through Codesmith purely for the opportunity to go through this part of the program.
- On this, hiring support goes beyond the time you're taking the program. You always have access to the team and resources throughout your career - they'll send feedback on your resume, they will counsel you on negotiation, and pair you with a mentor upon request.
The Results....- The results really don't lie here - less than two months out of Codesmith, I had four offers just shy of $150k, ranging from SE1 to Senior Software Engineer in title.
- Codesmith puts you into groups with a few of your classmates to work with post-program, and encourages you to organize standups, and support each other through interviews, failures, resume tweaks etc., to add to the in-house support they offer. Two months post-graduation, and all bar one of us have signed offers ranging from $115-180k, and all have mid or senior titles.
As hard as this was to believe back in November when I was just learning how a while loop works, here I am, a senior engineer for a well-known financial company, and watching the amazing results of my peers as they get hired, one-by-one. All the stress, the fatigue, the frustration of learning something new was worth every single second, and I have Codesmith to thank for this literal life-changing opportunity. - Joe BigelowSoftware Engineer • Student • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los AngelesAug 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Investment
As a performer, whose industry was wiped out during the pandemic, I enrolled at Codesmith after working hard to gain the foundational knowledge and pass the technical interviews. It was a daunting decision because of the initial financial commitment, but I am so glad I did. Two months after graduating, I secured a full-time, remote, mid-level engineering position for 6 figures (and many of my classmates accepted senior level roles). The curriculum of Codesmith is great, but where the pro...As a performer, whose industry was wiped out during the pandemic, I enrolled at Codesmith after working hard to gain the foundational knowledge and pass the technical interviews. It was a daunting decision because of the initial financial commitment, but I am so glad I did. Two months after graduating, I secured a full-time, remote, mid-level engineering position for 6 figures (and many of my classmates accepted senior level roles). The curriculum of Codesmith is great, but where the program really shines is through the network you develop with your classmates and the ongoing support of the organization. The hiring curriculum blew me away. Codesmith's negotiation specialist, Eric Kirsten, helped me negotiate an extra 25k onto my salary, which more than covered the cost of the entire tuition. For 3 months of schooling, this is probably the best ROI I will ever experience. So excited for this next chapter! - Brit LGraduate • CS Prep • OnlineAug 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
CS Prep Overall Review
Overall, I felt that the CS Prep remote experience was exceptional for people who are trying to get into the immersive bootcamp. My instructor, Matt Peters was very knowledgeable, helpful and made sure that anyone who had questions were able to get answers both during class hours and outside of class hours. I came out of the class with more knowledge, resources, AND peers than I had going in. - XiaoSoftware Engineer • Student • Global Part-Time Remote Software Engineering Immersive • OnlineJun 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best decision I have made
Codesmith is amazing in every way. The curriculum, the instructors, the job assistance and the community are all top notch. I had the opportunity to work with the smartest, most supportive and most hard working classmates.
The curriculum and projects are definitely very challenging but it's so worth it. I felt every day I am getting pushed and maximizing my potential. I learned how to learn any new technology/framework super fast and I learned how to learn myself by reading docs ...Codesmith is amazing in every way. The curriculum, the instructors, the job assistance and the community are all top notch. I had the opportunity to work with the smartest, most supportive and most hard working classmates.
The curriculum and projects are definitely very challenging but it's so worth it. I felt every day I am getting pushed and maximizing my potential. I learned how to learn any new technology/framework super fast and I learned how to learn myself by reading docs and researching.
The instructors and Engineering fellow are brilliant and very supportive. I did the fully remote 9 month part-time program but I always feel connected with everyone. They also have various social events for everybody to connect and know each other.
The job assistance is great too. By graduation time we have our resume and other job search social profile fully prepared and ready to go. Codesmith also has a very powerful alumni network we can get access to.
I signed an offer right before my program completes and will start my new job two weeks after graduation day. Thank you Codesmith! - Taylor DavisSoftware Engineer - Wells Fargo • Student • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los AngelesJun 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineering Immersive
Started January 11th, no formal training. All I had done prior was the prep course offered.
I am 2 months removed from the program and begin stand ups with my team in a week.
For anyone worried about whether this program is legit or not is probably asking the wrong question. It’s absolutely enough for anyone, the question is more about who you are. It’s a lot of hard work and an even larger time dedication. The job search is a grind.
But I can’t imagine any other p...Started January 11th, no formal training. All I had done prior was the prep course offered.
I am 2 months removed from the program and begin stand ups with my team in a week.
For anyone worried about whether this program is legit or not is probably asking the wrong question. It’s absolutely enough for anyone, the question is more about who you are. It’s a lot of hard work and an even larger time dedication. The job search is a grind.
But I can’t imagine any other program is better at giving you the correct resources, guidance, and connections.
Would do it over tomorrow. - VietStudent • Los AngelesMay 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
CS Prep Course
From someone who has no background in programing or software engineering, I was hesitant on taking this course since I didn't know if I would be able to keep up with the rest of the students. However, I quickly realized the way the instructors teach is very considerate of anyone new to this type of work. They would slow things down or make sure anyone who has questions would have them answered or be given the resources they need to help further their understanding of the concepts learned...From someone who has no background in programing or software engineering, I was hesitant on taking this course since I didn't know if I would be able to keep up with the rest of the students. However, I quickly realized the way the instructors teach is very considerate of anyone new to this type of work. They would slow things down or make sure anyone who has questions would have them answered or be given the resources they need to help further their understanding of the concepts learned in class. There's also a wide range of students who are in the course as well with different backgrounds so it gives you a sense of relatability with everyone else. All concepts and lectures are explained and diagramed very well and are made available to download or refence back to after the class is done. Overall, I had a great experience with the prep course and it has honestly made the transition into applying to the immersive bootcamp all that much easier and exciting. - DaveCurrently Teacher on the move to developmentMar 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
CS Prep
Before joining CS Prep I was under the impression that I was decent at JS, but I clearly didn't know what I didn't know. My instructor (Shout out to Matt) was awesome and honest. He didn't make up something on the spot, if there was something he didn't know he found out and always got back to us. He made himself super accessible. The curriculum is helpful some people preferred if we coded more, but the class is moreso to teach you how to fish not just to give you fish. There were (and st...Before joining CS Prep I was under the impression that I was decent at JS, but I clearly didn't know what I didn't know. My instructor (Shout out to Matt) was awesome and honest. He didn't make up something on the spot, if there was something he didn't know he found out and always got back to us. He made himself super accessible. The curriculum is helpful some people preferred if we coded more, but the class is moreso to teach you how to fish not just to give you fish. There were (and still is) times when I diagrammed code to have a deeper understanding of the material. The most important part is that after the 2 weeks of CS Prep, my technical communication has increased a ton, my coding ability and most importantly my confidence in my coding ability increased. It was definitely challenging if you are a beginner, but if you were like me and did some udemy classes with JS, I think you will fit into CS Prep well, if not check out JSB, I heard it's good. - LA40graduateSenior Software Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los AngelesMar 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best decision I made
I graduated Codesmith and landed a 6 figure job within 2 weeks. Codesmith has an excellent hiring support program that actually cares about you and your career. They were always available whenever I had questions or just to provide some moral support (shoutout to David and Annie). Erik is a wonderful guy, helped me tremendously with negotiating. He is an expert at it!! It was a pleasure to work with Erik during my negotiation process. He was available to get in touch with me throughout t...I graduated Codesmith and landed a 6 figure job within 2 weeks. Codesmith has an excellent hiring support program that actually cares about you and your career. They were always available whenever I had questions or just to provide some moral support (shoutout to David and Annie). Erik is a wonderful guy, helped me tremendously with negotiating. He is an expert at it!! It was a pleasure to work with Erik during my negotiation process. He was available to get in touch with me throughout the day and support me no matter when I hit him up even though he is exceptionally busy.
About the program, I think the materials are very up to date. Everything I learned I saw in job descriptions. I wish we had spent more time on each unit because even though the instructors and materials were great, it was a lot of extra hours I put in to actually master the crafts on my own. The best thing about codesmith i would say is the community. I have found friends for life even though we were fully remote. They were able to cultivate a culture of empathy, teamwork, and leadership. I would not have got to the point i am today without the support of my cohort mates!! 100000% recommend! - Liam McBrideSoftware Engineer • Graduate • NYC Onsite Software Engineering Immersive • Los AngelesFeb 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineering Immersive
I attended Codesmith from August to November 2020 in the LA36 cohort. I was initially pretty skeptical about boot camps in general, but got the feeling that Codesmith might be different after attending a Hard Parts lecture and speaking with the lead instructor Dave. Every instructor at Codesmith has a deep understanding of JavaScript and a knack for explaining it in an easy to digest way. On top of that, you spend the majority of your time in the immersive writing code with other student...I attended Codesmith from August to November 2020 in the LA36 cohort. I was initially pretty skeptical about boot camps in general, but got the feeling that Codesmith might be different after attending a Hard Parts lecture and speaking with the lead instructor Dave. Every instructor at Codesmith has a deep understanding of JavaScript and a knack for explaining it in an easy to digest way. On top of that, you spend the majority of your time in the immersive writing code with other students, so you get experience collaborating with Git/Github, pair-programming, and explaining your thought-process. The work is also really difficult and the learning comes at you like a firehose, but everyone is really supportive and the community really holds each-other up. I honestly don't know how they do it, but I felt really close with my cohortmates and made lifelong connections. In the job search, I drew upon my production project experience to find common ground with other engineers and got help from Codesmith, even though I had already graduated. The alumni support team and network frequently posts new positions and helps you prepare for interviews, which I would've never had without Codesmith. Overall, it was 10/10 and really worth it. Would do it again if I could go back!
Codesmith Alumni Outcomes
80%
Employment Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
$127,500
Median Salary
96% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 4% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 301 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
| Employed in-field | 80.1% |
| Full-time employee | 77.4% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.7% |
| Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance | 1.7% |
| Started a new company or venture after graduation | 0.3% |
| Not seeking in-field employment | 0.3% |
| Employed out-of-field | 0.3% |
| Continuing to higher education | 0.0% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 0.0% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 19.6% |
| Could not contact | 0.0% |
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
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Codesmith Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
4.9
Instructors
4.9
Curriculum
4.9
Job Assistance
4.9
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Codesmith is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. For more information visit: https://codesmith.io/regulatory-information
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FAQs
How much does Codesmith cost?
Codesmith costs around $20,925. On the lower end, some Codesmith courses like JavaScript for Beginners cost $350.
What courses does Codesmith teach?
Codesmith offers courses like CS Prep , Full-Time Remote Software Engineering Immersive, Global Part-Time Remote Software Engineering Immersive, JavaScript for Beginners and 1 more.
Where does Codesmith have campuses?
Codesmith has in-person campuses in New York City. Codesmith also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Codesmith worth it?
The data says yes! Codesmith reports a median salary of $133,281 and 82% of Codesmith alumni are employed. Codesmith hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 588 Codesmith alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codesmith on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Codesmith legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 588 Codesmith alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codesmith and rate their overall experience a 4.89 out of 5.
Does Codesmith offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Codesmith 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 Codesmith reviews?
You can read 588 reviews of Codesmith on Course Report! Codesmith alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Codesmith and rate their overall experience a 4.89 out of 5.
Is Codesmith accredited?
Codesmith is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. For more information visit: https://codesmith.io/regulatory-information