Academy Pittsburgh
Average Rating5.0
20 Reviews
1 Course
Academy Pittsburgh is a 12-week, full-stack, front-end coding bootcamp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school aims to provide condensed and practical technology education to fill employment gaps in the region’s businesses, startups and nonprofits. Their open source curriculum covers Ruby, C#, TDD, HTML, CSS, Rails, JavaScript and Angular, and students learn through working on projects that have real world outcomes.
Academy Pittsburgh aims to produce graduates who can build applications in any industry, and are ready to start in a development role. Class hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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- Tyrae McDuffieJunior Engineer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghVerified by LinkedInAug 18, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Tech Elevator is for Any and Everyone
Tech Elevator was an incredible experience. The teaching staff was incredible and it is obvious they are passionate about educating people. The support staff is also incredible, from to bottom the entire staff is always available to offer whatever support you need. One of the things that made me feel compelled to write this review, is that during my cohort I face some rather tough personal challenges. Still, I never felt that additional stress because it was obvious I had the full suppor...Tech Elevator was an incredible experience. The teaching staff was incredible and it is obvious they are passionate about educating people. The support staff is also incredible, from to bottom the entire staff is always available to offer whatever support you need. One of the things that made me feel compelled to write this review, is that during my cohort I face some rather tough personal challenges. Still, I never felt that additional stress because it was obvious I had the full support of Tech Elevator. Overall, awesome experience and great confidence builder as you jump into your new Software career. - Donna SanFirmware developer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghVerified by LinkedInAug 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience
John and Jean truly care about each and every student in the program. They make an effort to create an inclusive learning environment and offer accommodations for anyone that needs it. I had zero experience coding before this and they were able to teach me so much in 12 weeks! - TrentJunior Developer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghVerified by LinkedInDec 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The best/scariest decision I ever made.
I came into Academy needing to learn a new skill and start a new career path. I had absolutely no coding experience and on exiting feel confident in my abilities and excited to keep learning and growing. The instructors and TA's were the kindest, funniest, and most supportive people I could have asked for. While any boot camp experience is daunting given the speed at which they move, Jean and John have a way of guiding students that reeeeeeeeeaaaaally makes it all not only manageable, bu...I came into Academy needing to learn a new skill and start a new career path. I had absolutely no coding experience and on exiting feel confident in my abilities and excited to keep learning and growing. The instructors and TA's were the kindest, funniest, and most supportive people I could have asked for. While any boot camp experience is daunting given the speed at which they move, Jean and John have a way of guiding students that reeeeeeeeeaaaaally makes it all not only manageable, but fun. I have made life long connections, gained the skills I need to move forward, and most importantly I learned how to learn. When you leave Academy you gain a support network that can't be compared to anything else. It isn't just you and your classmates, but all the alumn that have graduated since the start. 
Amy CheckGraduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghVerified by GitHubDec 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceOne of the best decisions of my life
Having gone in with zero coding experience I think this is such a great program, they teach in a way that I think anyone could learn this, I have already recommended the school to several of my friends and plan on staying involved as much as I can.- MercyJunior Software Developer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghVerified by LinkedInJun 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life Changing
It was exactly the career step-up I was hoping for. Better even. After Academy I started a career in software development alongside folks with 4-year degrees and/or a few years experience. Any company interested in agile development should be interested in hiring Academy grads. Because the iterative learning process benefits the individual as well as the process. Each class studies the most relevant technology and irons out challenges of the class before it.
I can't speak more high...It was exactly the career step-up I was hoping for. Better even. After Academy I started a career in software development alongside folks with 4-year degrees and/or a few years experience. Any company interested in agile development should be interested in hiring Academy grads. Because the iterative learning process benefits the individual as well as the process. Each class studies the most relevant technology and irons out challenges of the class before it.
I can't speak more highly of my experience. In the interest of giving a balanced review, I will say that the for job search is more on the individual than some other bootcamps. This worked for me, but if the process of applying and interviewing sounds like the hardest part of breaking into the industry, then there may be a bootcamp better suited to you out there. - Rohit HarbolaEngineer III • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghJan 29, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
PMP Training
The Training was awesome the trainer was able to clear the doubts i have enrolled for PMP Training and it was too good. They provided assistance post the training also. The content of the training was great. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and able to clearly convey the material in a way that was easy to understand. - Robert GorhamSenior Software Engineer • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghAug 22, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Coding boot camp
The camp consisted of .Net, Ruby on Rails, and HTML Js. This camp is also fullstack, meaning learning sql was a must. - Joe WalkerAug 04, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good people helping good people.
A life changing experience. Wouldn't trade it for anything. They're good people who want the best for their students, truly invaluable. - DavidStudent • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghAug 02, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Absolutely great
John and the rest of the team are amazing. They demystify the coding work really fast, and got me more comfortable coding than I could really have imagined. Course load is rigorous, but they make the effort to make sure it will change your life without de-railing your life. 10/10 - James HeltGraduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghJul 28, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Brain Kicked On!
I received a better, quality education in 12 weeks at Academy Pittsburgh than I did in four years of going to college. I have the confidence and skill set to approach any problem with a positive mindset that I just have to keep chipping away and it will get solved.
For anyone looking to radically transform their own life and finally feel like you belong in a learning environment, I highly recommend Academy Pittsburgh! If I could leave more than five-star ratings, I would. - Chasity MoranStudent • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghJun 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Gear Course
I fully enjoyed this course and learned a lot. Good instructors and material. - Kim GandyDeveloper • Graduate • Code Bootcamp • PittsburghDec 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Graduate
I loved it! Great instructors and they would meet even after hours to assist you with any issues you may have. I especially liked the guest speakers!
Academy Pittsburgh Alumni Outcomes
Recent Academy Pittsburgh News
Liz Eggleston
Updated July 23, 2024
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Jess Feldman
Updated February 08, 2021
Course Report · September 2020 Coding Bootcamp News
It’s a new school year, but with COVID-19 ever-present, we read more interesting articles about Gap Year opportunities for college students. There was plenty of buzz around workforce development in September, from who’s leading the charge with new initiatives to how best support the nearly 20 million unemployed workers in the U.S. Th...
Imogen Crispe
Updated August 30, 2018
We are rounding up all of the most interesting bootcamp industry news that we read and discussed at Course Report in August! This month we heard about a $43 million fundraise and a big acquisition, we saw the decline of CS degrees in the tech job market, we read about a bunch of interesting alumni who were featured in the news, we looked at how coding bootcamps can help us avoid “robogedd...
Imogen Crispe
Updated September 28, 2017
Need a rundown of everything that happened in the coding bootcamp industry this September? You’re in luck! We’ve collected all the most important news in this blog post and podcast. This month, we kept up with the status of the bootcamp industry, learned about how bootcamps are thriving in smaller markets, and explored different ways to pay for bootcamp. Plus, we added 7 new schools from ar...
Imogen Crispe
Updated June 29, 2017
Missed any news about coding bootcamps from June 2017? Course Report is here for you! We’ve compiled the most important news and developments in this blog post and podcast. In June, we heard John Oliver and Megyn Kelly talk about bootcamps, we read about new investments in bootcamps, a number of newspapers wrote about the impact bootcamps are having at a local level, and we were excited to ...
Academy Pittsburgh Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
5.0
Instructors
5.0
Curriculum
4.9
Job Assistance
4.7
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Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
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FAQs
How much does Academy Pittsburgh cost?
Academy Pittsburgh costs around $8,500.
What courses does Academy Pittsburgh teach?
Academy Pittsburgh offers courses like Code Bootcamp.
Where does Academy Pittsburgh have campuses?
Academy Pittsburgh has an in-person campus in Pittsburgh.
Is Academy Pittsburgh worth it?
Academy Pittsburgh hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 20 Academy Pittsburgh alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Academy Pittsburgh on Course Report - you should start there!
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Does Academy Pittsburgh offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Academy Pittsburgh accepts the GI Bill!
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Private Licensed School