Bootcamps With Money-Back Guarantees

Awesome Inc offers coding education for youth and adults, providing more than 13,000 hours of classroom instruction in 2019. Its web development bootcamp focuses on full-stack development, emphasizing real-world projects and technical skills development. Its money-back guarantee provides a refund if you uphold certain job search requirements but do not receive a job offer within six months of graduation.

Codeup’s 22-week coding bootcamps cover full-stack web development and data science. While Codeup launched in 2013 with in-person intensive learning sessions, students can now complete the programs 100% online. The online learning format includes synchronous instruction and provides interaction with instructors and classmates.

Developer Day, which serves as graduation day, allows students to showcase their work to their instructors and potential employers. Career coaches work with students, helping them craft resumes and build profiles.

According to data verified by the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, about 89% of Codeup’s 2019 San Antonio graduates found work within 180 days of graduation. Additionally, about 64% of graduates were employed full time, and these workers reported a median pay of around $44,500.

Coding Temple provides training in web development and data science in just 10 weeks. Instructors bring industry experience to small classes and use hands-on projects to teach industry-focused skills.

This money-back guarantee bootcamp features dedicated career counseling with weekly check-ins. Even after graduates land their first job, the career team stays in touch with alumni, letting them know about job opportunities that could help them take the next step forward professionally.

Designlab’s user experience design curriculum consists of an eight-week foundations course, a 15-week UX academy, and six months of career services. Students complete real-world projects and learn to use industry-standard software. They also put together a design portfolio and participate in interview prep sessions. Additionally, participants benefit from one-on-one calls with a design mentor. To qualify for this bootcamp’s money-back guarantee, students must live within commuting distance of an eligible city.

In cooperation with Fullstack Academy, the Grace Hopper Program offers an immersive coding education for women. A four-week preparation course builds foundational coding skills before students begin attending on-campus classes in New York or Chicago.

Students spend the next 13 weeks completing projects, attending lectures, and working with mentors. Career support services include networking opportunities, interview preparation assistance, and tips on negotiating salary.

According to data verified by the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, about 84% of Grace Hopper’s 2019 New York City graduates found employment in their field within 180 days of graduation. These alumni reported a median salary of $90,000.

Launch School focuses on teaching software development fundamentals. Founded by experienced software engineers, the program uses a mastery-based learning system that requires students to master specific skills before moving forward. The program also includes a capstone project. Launch School offers a deferred payment program. After graduation, students who cannot get a job making at least $60,000 will pay nothing.

Momentum instructors developed the 16-week software engineering bootcamp with career placement in mind. The curriculum is broken into four-week sections covering the basics of web development, back-end development, advanced front-end and back-end development, and Agile development practices. Graduates work one-on-one with career services to find tech jobs. The bootcamp also maintains relationships with tech companies in and around Durham, North Carolina.

Springboard offers part-time tech bootcamps that can help graduates begin a new career in 6-9 months. The online format offers flexible, self-paced learning with a project-based curriculum. Students work with an advisor, mentor, and career coach throughout their bootcamp. In addition to providing a money-back guarantee, Springboard also offers a deferred tuition program that allows students to pay a flat tuition fee only after landing a new job.

Thinkful combines hands-on learning and career mentorship in its money-back guarantee bootcamps. Immersion programs require 50-60 hours of study each week, with students completing their course in 4-5 months. Flex programs offer six-month courses and require a commitment of 25-30 hours each week. Student support includes a dedicated career coach, academic success manager, and peer network.

According to data reviewed by the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting, about 84% of Thinkful’s 2019 engineering flex graduates found work in their field within 180 days of completion. These graduates reported a median salary of $60,000.