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Codesmith

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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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  • Jeremy Yip
    Jeremy Yip
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Oct 10, 2016
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    Breaking Down My Experience as a Non-Traditional Applicant

    Who are you?

    I’m an EMT, Berkeley grad, and returned Peace Corps volunteer that joined the Codesmith program at the end of my 2-year service in the highlands of Guatemala.

     

    Did it work?

    I’ll be starting as a front-end web developer with a Codesmith hiring partner in Santa Barbara next week. I received two other offers some time after I accepted my curre...

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  • Sandra
    Sandra
    Oct 08, 2016
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    Incredible experience

    I'm a recent graduate of Codesmith, became a Codesmith engineering fellow, and am now getting ready to start a full-stack position with a wonderful company. I can say without a doubt that Codesmith is a transformative experience. I have honestly never worked harder in my life and it absolutely paid off.

    The program is rigorous and designed to not only teach you core concepts, but also how to learn, find an answer, and problem solve. As a result, I felt prepared to enter the job m...

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  • Andy B
    Andy B
    Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Oct 06, 2016
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    Everything I hoped for and more

    A little less than a year ago I wrote my first line of Javascript and now I am employed by a wonderful company.   I build amazing software and earn more than enough money to payback the debt I took on to attend Codesmith.  On a daily basis I see a difficult task in front me and think "I have no idea how to do this." My very next thought is "this is going to be so much fun."  The brilliance of Codesmith is how the instructors to teach you to problem solve.  The curriculum is structured to t...

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  • Michael Blanchard
    Michael Blanchard
    Engineer in Residence • Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Sep 19, 2016
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    Codesmith - THE Place to Change your Life

    Codesmith is the type of program where every student leaves as a transformed version of the person he/she came in as.  The most obvious transformation is one’s exponentially expanded software engineering knowledge and experience, but students also leave with a radically broader grasp on empathy, the kind of empathy you gain from intense pair programming sessions and grinding through 12+ hour days with your Cohort-mates. 

     

    The curriculum is always evolving and is update...

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  • Danny
    Danny
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    Sep 18, 2016
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    Breaking into the industry

    Hired:  Yes (In Los Angeles)

    Cohort: 6

    Salary: 100k+ and Equity

    Graduated: June, 2016

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    I was hired by a company that Codesmith brought to hiring day.  I make a salary equivalent to a mid-level developer in San Francisco because that's the kind of quality engineers that Codesmith makes.  Prior to this I dr...

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  • Sam
    Sam
    Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Aug 01, 2016
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    Excellent Program

    Codesmith provides an excellent foundation in computer science and JavaScript.  The program positioned me incredibly well to transition from a career in finance to software development.

    I graduated from Codesmith in April 2016 (cohort 5). I had three job offers in two weeks and started my new career within a month. I wouldn't have been able to make this transition without the program and the support of the Codesmith staff.  More importantly, despite using almo...

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  • Tiffany
    Tiffany
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Jul 17, 2016
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    Successful transition to software engineering

    I am a former student, former engineering fellow, and current employee (Software Engineer) at one of Codesmith's hiring partner companies. 

    Previous Background 

    I worked in tech for a few years in marketing and client success before deciding to take the leap into software development. I started learning Python about a year before joining the program and devoted three months (while working a full-time job) to learning JavaScript before applying. 

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  • Hamza
    Hamza
    Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive Program • Los Angeles
    Jul 08, 2016
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    An Amazing Learning Environment

    Two things set Codesmith apart in my opinion.

    1. The people: There are hundreds of coding bootcamps out there and it was difficult to figure out which one was the best for me. I visited as many as I could, and tried to figure out what was differnent about each one, and what schools existed to just take my money. I attended JS The Hard Parts at Codesmith's headquarters in LA, and was blown away by everyone's willingness to help me learn. That continued after I started as a student...

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  • Wade Armstrong
    Wade Armstrong
    Graduate • Los Angeles
    Jul 08, 2016
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    Exactly the jumpstart my career needed!

    I'm a husband, dad, and former Product Manager, making the move into Engineering. I actually started as a full-stack ASP developer (despite my complete lack of CS knowledge!) during the dot-com days, and then moved into Product Management. Over the last few years, I've realized I missed development, and wanted to move back; but my 15-year-old skillz weren't going to do it.     My last job was as a Product Manager at a start-up, managing multiple technol...
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  • David
    David
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Los Angeles
    May 17, 2016
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    Alumni

    I am a recent graduate of the Codesmith program (cohort 5). Coming into the program I had a basic grasp of JavaScript and was able to write some code, but did not have an in-depth understanding of the language. However, I now consider myself to be very well versed in the language and am confident in my ability to write web applications, solve algorithms, and learn new languages. These are the abilities that Codesmith helped me to obtain.

     

    Within two weeks of graduation...

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  • Jared F.
    Jared F.
    Graduate • Los Angeles
    May 10, 2016
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    The Best Bootcamp: 3 reasons why

    Codesmith is providing its students the highest-quality education in cutting edge technologies.

     

    Why should you go to this bootcamp instead of another bootcamp?

    1. The community: Codesmith has a strong committment to community; they host the LA React meetup that brings in developers from all over. They host Nodeschool LA where people come to learn Node.js for free. Industry professionals from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Yelp and LinkedIn come by for...

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  • Susan T.
    Susan T.
    UI Engineer • Student • Los Angeles
    Apr 18, 2016
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    Exceeded my expectations

    I am a graduate of Codesmith’s 3rd cohort that ran from Oct 2015 - Jan 2016. I also worked as an engineering fellow after graduation until April 2016. As of May 2016, I’ll be employed with an e-commerce startup in Marina del Rey as a UI Engineer. 

     

    Going to a bootcamp was a huge decision for me and one that I spent a lot of time agonizing over. I knew that I wanted an advanced level program like Hack Reactor, but the catch was that I needed to stay i...

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Codesmith Alumni Outcomes

80%
Employment Rate
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Graduation Rate
$127,500
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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-field80.1%
Full-time employee77.4%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.7%
Short-term contract, part-time, or freelance1.7%
Started a new company or venture after graduation0.3%
Not seeking in-field employment0.3%
Employed out-of-field0.3%
Continuing to higher education0.0%
Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons0.0%
Still seeking job in-field19.6%
Could not contact0.0%
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
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Codesmith Alumni Reviews Summary

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4.9
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4.9
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4.9
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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
FAQs

How much does Codesmith cost?

Codesmith costs around $20,925. On the lower end, some Codesmith courses like JavaScript for Beginners cost $350.

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

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