Coding Dojo Review
Coding Dojo bootcamps prepare individuals at all skill levels for careers in software development and data science. Students learn in-demand languages and web programming frameworks associated with three development stacks, including JavaScript, Python, SQL, C#, and Java.
Coding Dojo's online and onsite coding bootcamps run for 12-32 weeks. Students can enroll at 10 brick-and-mortar locations in cities across the country, or take a full-time or part-time program online.
More than 6,000 students have graduated from Coding Dojo since it began offering bootcamps in 2012. Additionally, about 89% of the bootcamp's 2019 graduates secured employment within 180 days of finishing their bootcamp, according to Coding Dojo's student outcomes report. Graduates have found employment at large tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn, eBay, and Facebook.
Read on to learn more about Coding Dojo courses, admission requirements, payment options, and student outcomes.
Coding Dojo Courses
Coding Dojo offers two full-time programs and five part-time programs, four of which are fully online. While on-campus students benefit from Coding Dojo's hands-on learning environment, all students, including online, enjoy the same mentoring programs, support services, and employment network. In addition to Coding Dojo's full stack and data science bootcamps, the school also maintains an introduction course to programming and four self-paced courses in Python, Java, MERN, and C# .net.
- Cost: $4,995
- Learning Format: Online
- Time Commitment: Part Time
- Length: 12 weeks
- Cost: $7,995-$15,995
- Learning Format: In Person, Online
- Time Commitment: Full Time, Part Time
- Length: 14 weeks (Full Time), 16-32 weeks (Part Time Online)
- Cost: Free
- Learning Format: Online
- Time Commitment: Part Time
- Length: 2-3 hours
- Cost: $1,950 or $3,850
- Learning Format: Online
- Time Commitment: Self-Paced
- Length: 2 months or 4 months
This program explores data science and machine learning using Python, from data preparation through data visualization. Course topics include statistical inference, uses of dimensionality reduction, and foundational Python programming. Students graduate with a full portfolio of projects reviewed by Coding Dojo's expert instructors.
This three-stack program covers both front-end and back-end development. Covered course topics include programming basics, web fundamentals, and languages like Python, Java, and HTML. Students enjoy one-on-one mentor instruction, as well as lifetime access to career services after graduating.
This program is a beginner-friendly course into web development and programming. Students start with several introductory topics, including basic coding languages, front-end and back-end development, and HTTP request and response. The course culminates with a pre-built web-based game that helps students learn basic coding skills and concepts.
This full-stack program focuses entirely on Python. Students explore Python's use in web development, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure. In addition to Python technologies, this program covers topics in web security basics, the MVC framework, and CRUD operations.
Coding Dojo Admissions Process
Applicants begin the admissions process at Coding Dojo by submitting an online application. Once they have applied, applicants can schedule an interview.
Within about five business days from their phone interview, candidates will hear from the admissions team. Coding Dojo's online team provides decisions based on the interview and a student's application materials.
Coding Dojo's online bootcamps accept both beginners and experienced programmers -- about 80% of Coding Dojo students have no previous web development experience. Coding Dojo does not require applicants to pass a "coding challenge" or technical assessment of any kind.
Coding Dojo Payment Options
Coding Dojo offers multiple payment options to make its bootcamps more accessible to students of all income levels.
- GI Bill
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Coding Dojo accepts GI Bill benefits to pay for bootcamp tuition. Coding Dojo does not participate in the VET TEC program, though this may change in the future.
- Income Share Agreement
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With Coding Dojo's income share agreement (ISA), students make an initial payment of $1,000 and then make no further payments until they have secured a job paying at least $32,000 a year.
After they have found a job, graduates pay 9.5%-9.8% of their income to Coding Dojo for a period of 20-48 months, depending on the tuition amount and repayment cap. Students attending one of Coding Dojo's two full-time, immersive bootcamps who are not a resident of California can apply for an ISA.
However, those interested in an ISA should be cautious -- income share agreements are currently unregulated, and students may end up paying a much higher tuition cost than if they had paid upfront or even through a loan. ISAs often have terms and conditions attached to how graduates conduct their job search and when they must accept a job offer. Make sure to always read the fine print carefully.
- Installments
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Coding Dojo's standard payment plan requires students to put down a deposit of $1,000 and then make two additional payments once the bootcamp starts.
- Loans
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Learners may be able to qualify for a loan through Skills Fund -- a lender specializing in loans for bootcamp students.
- Scholarships
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Some students can offset Coding Dojo's tuition cost by applying for $1,000 awards through the Career Reinvention, Military Retraining, Women in Tech, and Diversity scholarship funds. Coding Dojo also offers a COVID-19 relief scholarship, awarding $1,500-$2,000 to students earning less than $40,000 a year who have been impacted by the pandemic.
- Upfront
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Coding Dojo provides cost savings to students who pay upfront. For example, students who can afford to pay upfront for the onsite coding bootcamp can save $750, paying $15,245 instead of the usual $15,995 tuition.
Coding Dojo Student Outcomes
Prospective bootcamp students often want to know about potential job prospects after graduation. Since the bootcamp industry is new and largely unregulated, it can be difficult to find information about student outcomes that has been reviewed by an unbiased third party.
When researching bootcamps, prospective students should always carefully review outcome data reported directly by a bootcamp. If you have questions about how the data was collected or how the bootcamp defines certain terms and outcomes in its report, don't hesitate to contact the bootcamp.
The information below comes from Coding Dojo's 2020 student outcomes report, which was verified by a third-party auditing firm.
- Coding Dojo Student Outcomes
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- Outcomes From: All Coding Bootcamps
- Reporting Period: February-December 2019
Graduation Rate
Not ReportedEmployment Rate
After 180 Days
89.1%Average Starting Salary
$72,048
Frequently Asked Questions About Coding Dojo
- What is Coding Dojo?
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Coding Dojo is a coding bootcamp offered online and in-person for beginning and experienced coders. Coding Dojo focuses on software development, teaching aspiring tech professionals three development stacks to prepare graduates for the workforce.
- Is Coding Dojo worth it?
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Coding bootcamps are worth it for many looking to get their start in the tech industry. In addition to classroom learning, Coding Dojo provides career services to help students create a professional portfolio and prepare for interviews. Coding Dojo has produced graduates who work for companies like Google, Chase, Uber, Apple, and Disney.
- Is Coding Dojo free?
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Coding Dojo offers a free introduction to programming workshop that lasts 2-3 hours. However, part-time and full-time intensive programs at Coding Dojo cost $1,950-$15,995. Students can take advantage of multiple payment options to help make the tuition costs more manageable.
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