The Tech Academy
Average Rating4.83
419 Reviews
39 Courses
The Tech Academy is a trade school headquartered in Portland, Oregon that offers full-time and part-time bootcamps online and in-person at their Portland campus. The Tech Academy offers part-time and full-time bootcamps in computer programming, website development, cybersecurity, game development, mobile development, data science, front-end development, tech marketing, and tech sales. The immersive experience aims to create well-rounded technology professionals, and also gives students the option to take the course at their own pace. There are also no set starts dates or rigid scheduling. Students can enroll at any time, study from home, and choose whatever study schedule they would like.
The Tech Academy’s bootcamps cover topics including computer science fundamentals, programming basics, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, Python, Bootstrap, jQuery, React.js, project management, Agile, Scrum, MVC, version control, Java, and more. Each bootcamp also includes a Live Project, where students gain real-life experience to add to their resume as well as job placement assistance.
None of The Tech Academy's bootcamps require any tech background or experience. To apply, applicants need to take an IQ test with logic-based questions (to ensure applicants can read, write and perform basic math), followed by an admissions interview.
The final part of every The Tech Academy bootcamp is the Job Placement Course which covers interviewing skills, resume writing, where to find tech jobs, and gives students access to job placement staff who assist students in landing technical positions.
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- Jennie CamposGraduateVerified by LinkedInJan 22, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best decision I have made
I had an amazing experience. The whole staff of The Tech Academy are super friendly and are there to help you every step of the way. I had no prior experience in coding at all but still managed to get my certificate in Front End Web Development.Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jan 23, 2021
Thank you so much, Jennie! You were fantastic to work with, and we are all eager to see the exciting journey ahead of you. Keep up the great work! - Christopher MoodyGraduate • Online Python Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A wonderful experience
Having recently completed the Python Boot Camp, I can say the experience is invaluable. Before attending The Tech Academy, I had very little exposure to programming. I learned a lot of useful skills, and I now feel more confident in my ability as a developer. It must be noted that the courses they provide won't teach you everything about a particular subject but rather provide you with a base from which you can expand. More importantly, they teach you how to think like a developer. With ...Having recently completed the Python Boot Camp, I can say the experience is invaluable. Before attending The Tech Academy, I had very little exposure to programming. I learned a lot of useful skills, and I now feel more confident in my ability as a developer. It must be noted that the courses they provide won't teach you everything about a particular subject but rather provide you with a base from which you can expand. More importantly, they teach you how to think like a developer. With this skill, you can continue to further your knowledge of your preferred technologies faster. If you are looking to become a master of a particular subject, this might not be for you. To be honest, I believe you would be hard-pressed to find a boot camp that can provide that kind of experience.
The staff and instructors are absolutely wonderful; reach out frequently as they really are there to help you find success. Ultimately, you will only get out what you put in during this Bootcamp. You have to take the initiative and be willing to go above and beyond what is required to understand the concepts given. This boot camp is a great tool, and I can't recommend it enough. Happy coding!Forest Moher of The Tech Academy
Graduate Relations Manager
Jan 23, 2021
Thank you for the excellent review, Chris! Well done completing the Bootcamp. We truly believe you will do amazing in the tech industry. Good luck! - Jonathan TreloggenGraduate • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 07, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
C# & .NET Framework Boot Camp
Six months ago I started out not knowing anything about code. Now I'm looking for a Software Development job fully confident in my skills and knowledge. They were very flexible when I got sick, and extremely supportive. They always let you know when new opportunities arise, and when insightful meetups are happening. After I land my tech job I plan to go back part time and take on another course in either cyber security or Game Developer which they just released.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 15, 2021
Thanks for your review Jonathan! Very well done on making it through the program despite all obstacles. And we look forward to having you back for further training after you land a job! - KenzieGraduate • Online Data Science Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 30, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Science Boot Camp
I am so happy with my decision to do my boot camp with the tech academy! I was drawn to the program because it was self-paced, middle of the range in terms of cost and time, and because they built their curriculum for people who have never coded before.
I knew hardly anything about coding to begin with and they really drill the fundamentals before ramping up to more challenging content. I gained a broad base of fundamental skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript before moving onto the...I am so happy with my decision to do my boot camp with the tech academy! I was drawn to the program because it was self-paced, middle of the range in terms of cost and time, and because they built their curriculum for people who have never coded before.
I knew hardly anything about coding to begin with and they really drill the fundamentals before ramping up to more challenging content. I gained a broad base of fundamental skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript before moving onto the more specific data science which focus more on statistics, machine learning, Python and R. I can now confidently wrangle, visualize and model data using both Python, R and PowerBI. At the end I did a two week live project that really brought all of those skills together in real-world agile/scrum team environment. I do want to note that Data Science is a big, new, someone ill-defined field and I believe there is no way someone could learn every aspect of it in four months. This bootcamp gave me super solid fundamentals in the areas of statistics, data wrangling/cleaning, data visualization, and machine learning models using both Python and R. I now have the confidence to self educate in these and other areas of interest, as well as the skills to land a junior analyst position.
The course was challenging without being overwhelming and the staff and instructors are available, competent, and they clearly want you to succeed. My job placement coordinator was AMAZING (shout out to Samantha!) She's the closest thing I've ever had to a personal assistant. Whether you need someone to look over a resume or cover letter or to give you a pep talk, they are there for it, present, and keep you on track without being overbearing. They are also very receptive to feedback about the program or your experience both during and after. Overall it was a very positive experience and I feel like I used my quarantine to really get my life on a better track.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Hi Kenzie, well done on getting through the Data Science bootcamp! I'm glad you enjoyed your experience and thanks for the shout-out to Samantha! Well done on taking advantage of the quarantine time to turn it into a positive! - Stephanie SchulzSoftware developer • Student • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 29, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Perfect way to change your life!
The Tech Academy is an amazing school that works with whatever schedule/ financial plan you have to ensure you obtain your goals as a developer/ coder. I knew hardly anything to do with tech and now I'm a full- stack developer in less than a year. The team and staff are all helpful and know what they are doing. No matter what level of knowledge you have in tech thus school is the right fit! You won't regret it!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Stephanie, it's great to hear about your growth throughout your time on your bootcamp! I wish you the best of luck in your career! - Zackary BoninGraduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An Amazing Experience!
This is truly a bottom up learning experience. When they say that you don't need any coding experience to start, that is not a marketing gimmick, it is very true. The way they have their curriculum set up is the very basics at the beginning but as you progress, the material becomes more difficult and in-depth. The important thing to know is that although you will be challenged, you will never be overwhelmed.
Instructors are incredibly responsive and are rooting for you the entire...This is truly a bottom up learning experience. When they say that you don't need any coding experience to start, that is not a marketing gimmick, it is very true. The way they have their curriculum set up is the very basics at the beginning but as you progress, the material becomes more difficult and in-depth. The important thing to know is that although you will be challenged, you will never be overwhelmed.
Instructors are incredibly responsive and are rooting for you the entire time. They want you to succeed as much, or more, than you do.
By the time you graduate you will not only feel that you are ready to take on a Junior Developer role, but that you are capable learning anything that you set your mind to.
If you are shopping around for a boot camp, please take a good hard look at this one. You will not regret it.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Very true! We very much are a bottom-up approach and that's by no means a marketing gimmick! Thanks for the great review, Zackary! - Star EricksonGraduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by LinkedInDec 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Everyone Should Attend This Academy!
Before attending The Tech Academy I had no experience with coding, so I was excited to find a bootcamp willing to work with novice students. The Tech Academy excels in their thorough curriculum and attentive instructors. There are many basic concepts other bootcamps don't cover, but this academy makes no assumptions in a student's understanding. As a result, students can be confident the training at The Tech Academy will cover everything needed to get started in the tech industry. I ...Before attending The Tech Academy I had no experience with coding, so I was excited to find a bootcamp willing to work with novice students. The Tech Academy excels in their thorough curriculum and attentive instructors. There are many basic concepts other bootcamps don't cover, but this academy makes no assumptions in a student's understanding. As a result, students can be confident the training at The Tech Academy will cover everything needed to get started in the tech industry. I attended the full-time Software Developer Bootcamp and was extremely happy with the extensive skills and tools available to add to my resume. I enjoyed learning HTML5, CSS, Java Script, SQL, Visual Studio, Python, and C#/.Net Framework. There are many skills and tools I gained not listed in the course description. For example, I gained experience with PyCharm, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, GitHub Desktop, Google Inspect, Command Line coding, SQL Server Management Studio, MVC, and etc. The most important attributes I obtained from this Bootcamp was perseverance, tenacity, patience with myself as a learner and problem solver. My entire cognition improved and enabled me to Become a developer. I learned how to research answers to my questions/issues and debug my own code. Moreover, I was able to work together with peers, as we helped each other debug code and work as a team.
Another feature that attracted me to The Tech Academy's Bootcamps is the opportunity they provide to gain real work experience to add to my resume. It was an incredible experience to work for a real company and add value to their projects. It was a wonderful opportunity to apply what I learned from each course. The instructors taught me how to create a portfolio on GitHub to collect my projects and display my abilities to potential employers.
I don't have the words to express my appreciation for the knowledgable, compassionate, empowering instructors. There were times I worried about my ability to continue in this dynamic bootcamp and they bolstered me to persevere. The instructors were balanced in their approach to teach and challenge us as students.
Finally, the aspect that sold me on The Tech Academy is their Job Placement Course and their commitment to support and facilitate my ability to earn employment as a graduate. Their high job placement rate is impressive. As I worked through the course a Job Placement Director gave me valuable feedback on each aspect of the job search process. These factors all contributed to my success in gaining satisfying employment shortly after graduation!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Wow Star, it's great to hear how much you grew during your time at The Tech Academy! Thank you very much for the review! - Rashid AriaFull Stack Software Developer • Student • Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The Best Boot Camp
The Tech Academy is the best place to start your career if you are planning to change your field or if you are already in software development field and would like to enhance your skills, they have a complete curriculum and it is self paced which helps tremendously, you can take as much time you need with a topic. The instructors are very helpful and always reachable, I have seen some boot camps where they have one instructor and 50 students and it can take hours to get an answer but wit...The Tech Academy is the best place to start your career if you are planning to change your field or if you are already in software development field and would like to enhance your skills, they have a complete curriculum and it is self paced which helps tremendously, you can take as much time you need with a topic. The instructors are very helpful and always reachable, I have seen some boot camps where they have one instructor and 50 students and it can take hours to get an answer but with this boot camp that is not the case. You will not regret your decision if you choose to start with this boot camp.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Thanks for the awesome review Rashid! - Scott K.Full-Stack Software Developer • Graduate • Online Software Developer Boot Camp (part-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 12, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Place To Start Your Career
The Tech Academy was well worth my time and money and allows one the credentials and know-how to find your way around the world of software development. It is more of a broad, shallower dive into multiple languages and paradigms vs. going into depth on one or two languages. They have many paths one could take depending on the career you would like to have. I went down the Full-Stack Software Developer Boot Camp path and it really gave me a sense of the field.
You need to make sur...The Tech Academy was well worth my time and money and allows one the credentials and know-how to find your way around the world of software development. It is more of a broad, shallower dive into multiple languages and paradigms vs. going into depth on one or two languages. They have many paths one could take depending on the career you would like to have. I went down the Full-Stack Software Developer Boot Camp path and it really gave me a sense of the field.
You need to make sure you do a ton of self-studying to fill in gaps in any knowledge as a lot of information is abstracted away, more of the details, that is, and you are given a general understanding and introduction to web, version control, and C styled languages. Also included are Python and Visual Studio. There are actually two Live Courses that have you develop customer products in a two-week sprint, respectively. There are, however, 4 available if you finish early enough to have an extra 4 weeks to complete the 2 on top of the 2 mandatory ones. I'd highly suggest you try and go this route as more exposure to real codebases and working in an Agile environment can only help.
The only other advice I'd give is, right from the start, make sure to beef up and keep organized, your GitHub repos and side projects. When applying to jobs, companies don't want to see school projects unless they are substantial, so take on a few substantially sized projects that you eventually deploy and can put on your resumé and show off to potential employers.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Hi Scott, thanks for your review! And well done on landing a software dev job! 
Travis KrenzienFreelance developer • Graduate • Online Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • OnlineVerified by GitHubDec 12, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceFront end developer bootcamp
The tech academy did a great job taking me from basic knowledge to full competent in as a little as a few months! They provided me with the tools and knowledge to further pursued career!Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Jan 06, 2021
Well done on getting through the program so fast, Travis!- Charles JohnsonGraduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by LinkedInOct 30, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Introduction to Coding
I'm a recent graduate of the Tech Academy, and I was very pleased with my experience. All of the staffing including Instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. One instructor took half of his day to help me on a particularly nasty JavaScript bug. The strengths of the Tech Academy are its instructors, its easy to follow curriculum, and its flexible schedule. I came from a career that wasn't in tech and now because of the tech academy I can code full stack applications using C#, Python...I'm a recent graduate of the Tech Academy, and I was very pleased with my experience. All of the staffing including Instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. One instructor took half of his day to help me on a particularly nasty JavaScript bug. The strengths of the Tech Academy are its instructors, its easy to follow curriculum, and its flexible schedule. I came from a career that wasn't in tech and now because of the tech academy I can code full stack applications using C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, CSS, and HTML. Highly recommended for anyone who is trying to break into the coding world.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Nov 11, 2020
Hi Charles, thanks for your great review! And well done for getting through the program! - LennieFileMaker Developer • Graduate • In-Person Software Developer Boot Camp (full-time) • PortlandVerified by LinkedInOct 27, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A worthwhile experience
I am a 31-year-old former teacher who wanted to change careers for a variety of reasons, and I ended up going with The Tech Academy after a recommendation from a friend who successfully changed careers after attending the same bootcamp. I’m local to their main campus, but due to Covid I did the entire thing remotely.
Essentially, The Tech Academy was a good choice. I am successfully employed in the industry, and though I credit networking and soft skills to getting a job during co...I am a 31-year-old former teacher who wanted to change careers for a variety of reasons, and I ended up going with The Tech Academy after a recommendation from a friend who successfully changed careers after attending the same bootcamp. I’m local to their main campus, but due to Covid I did the entire thing remotely.
Essentially, The Tech Academy was a good choice. I am successfully employed in the industry, and though I credit networking and soft skills to getting a job during covid, I wouldn’t be eligible for this job without The Tech Academy. I had some issues with their curriculum structure and I wish there had been more experience with certain technologies, but overall I feel like I have a solid foundation of programming concepts and I have the skills and knowledge to teach myself what I would need to know for a job.
I did the Overview of Software Development bootcamp full time, which is their most comprehensive bootcamp. It includes courses in CS fundamentals HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, Python, Project Management, C#, and Job Placement. Since I was changing careers, I wanted the broadest exposure to tech I could get to maximize my career options on the other side. It was definitely challenging, and definitely worth it.
Since it’s so broad, the bootcamp can really only scratch the surface of all of those languages, but as a recent graduate I feel like I could get by in any of them. I definitely still feel like a beginner, but that’s normal for a junior developer. I also feel confident that I can build a website from scratch, and I’m interested in doing some self-study to buff up my CSS skills beyond beginner-level. The Python and C# courses are especially engaging and include team projects where you work on Django and ASP.NET web apps, respectively.
The courses are a combination of reading/learning about terms and technologies, coding along with a video, doing short assignments, and a couple larger projects in each course. One of the projects is building your own portfolio website, which is nice since you’re learning the tech with project you will definitely use later. In my opinion, based on how I felt about each language at the end, the best course was the Python course and the worst course was the Javascript course.
I see people everywhere online talk about jQuery, Node.JS, and React, and these were barely touched on in the Javascript course - it seems like hardly anyone uses vanilla Javascript anymore. I basically feel like I need to start from scratch again with Javascript. It’s such a powerful language but I don’t think I got a good idea of how to use it outside of very basic web interactivity.
There were times when I was frustrated with the structure of some of the courses - I learn by doing, and especially the CSS and Javascript courses spent a little too much time with “code along with this video” while I needed more “Here’s a project, go do it”. There was a lot more of that in the Python and C# courses.
It’s worth mentioning that the team of instructors is amazing! They are super responsive, very patient, and always ready to help out whenever. If one of them doesn’t know an answer, it seems like they work together to make sure everyone’s questions are addressed. There was even a time when I asked a question about something that wasn’t required to move on, and they took the time to help me out anyway even though they didn’t need to.
I got a job before I needed their job placement resources, but I can tell that they put a lot of their energy into helping graduates find work. They promote their students being a part of a learning community by offering weekly round-table discussions and weekly tech-talks, and encouraging students to go to tech meetups to learn more and start networking.
Tl;dr though I had some minor qualms with their curriculum and course structure, their support system is excellent, I feel like I got a solid foundation of programming concepts, and I feel prepared to begin a career in tech.
Pros
-Solid fundamental training.
-A course about computer fundamentals which is worth knowing.
-Super helpful and responsive instructors.
-Flexible schedule.
Cons
-Expensive, but competitively priced with other highly ranked bootcamps.
-Only scratches the surface of popular tech like jQuery, React, and Node.JS
-I wish there had been more Javascript training.Danny Condon of The Tech Academy
VP for Quality
Nov 06, 2020
Hi Lennie, thank you for the comprehensive review! I am very happy that you are employed in the industry and have a firm foundation of programming concepts and feel you can learn what you need to for a job. That's the exact product we're going for with our graduates! I am sorry that the JavaScript course didn't go as in depth as you would have hoped. You're right - JavaScript is a very powerful programming language, and not even an entire bootcamp dedicated to just JavaScript would do it justice. We wish we could fit in more JavaScript on our Software Developer Bootcamp, but we only have so much time to cover what you need to know as a full-stack developer. We go into the essentials of JavaScript that a full stack web developer would need to know to get started in the industry. In fact, we are coming out with an advanced JavaScript course that will go more in-depth into the libraries and frameworks you mentioned. And it's going to be a very large course! We hope to have it available by the end of this year! I'm happy to hear the Python and C# Courses had more of the projects that you were looking for - those are the languages of focus for the Software Developer Bootcamp. And I'm very glad you found the instructors very helpful! And many congrats to you for networking and landing a coding job! Have a great career and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything!
The Tech Academy Alumni Outcomes
70%
Employment Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
$45,000
Median Salary
95% of students intended to seek in-field employment within 180 days of graduating. 5% of students did not intend to seek in-field employment. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 158 graduates included in report:
180 Day employment breakdown
| Employed in-field | 70.1% |
| Full-time employee | 70.1% |
| 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 | 11.2% |
| Employed out-of-field | 2.8% |
| Continuing to higher education | 4.7% |
| Not seeking a job for health, family, or personal reasons | 3.8% |
| Still seeking job in-field | 8.5% |
| Could not contact | 10.2% |
salary breakdown
Notes and Caveats
This is the 180-day employment breakdown. We continue to help our graduates beyond 180 days, and many more found employment beyond this time period.
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The Tech Academy Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 400+ alumni reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report, the school is highly praised for its comprehensive and practical Software Developer Bootcamp. Students consistently commend the hands-on experience, especially the live project component, knowledgeable instructors, and the supportive learning environment. One review captures this sentiment: "I gained a immense wealth of knowledge... The instructors were extremely helpful, especially during the live projects." However, some students mentioned the fast pace of the program and the need to dedicate significant time and effort to keep up.
Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.9
Curriculum
4.7
Job Assistance
4.9
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Job Assistance
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Licensing
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FAQs
How much does The Tech Academy cost?
The Tech Academy costs around $14,000. On the lower end, some The Tech Academy courses like Self-Paced Front-End Web Developer Boot Camp cost $1,800.
What courses does The Tech Academy teach?
The Tech Academy offers courses like Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (full-time), Online C# and .NET Framework Boot Camp (part-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (full-time), Online Cyber Security Boot Camp (part-time) and 35 more.
Where does The Tech Academy have campuses?
The Tech Academy has in-person campuses in Portland. The Tech Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is The Tech Academy worth it?
The data says yes! The Tech Academy reports a 72% graduation rate, a median salary of $54,000 and 85% of The Tech Academy alumni are employed. The Tech Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 419 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is The Tech Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 419 The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Does The Tech Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 419 reviews of The Tech Academy on Course Report! The Tech Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Tech Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.83 out of 5.
Is The Tech Academy accredited?
We are a licensed trade school through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (and other state licensing bodies), authorized to certify students in coding and other technical professions.