CODING BOOTCAMP FAQS
Explore our frequently asked questions below, and reach out to our team if you're unable to find the answers you're looking for. Thanks for your interest in Tech Elevator!
Currently, there isn’t a program schedule. We will update this section as soon as we have new dates and information.
No, you don’t! But it doesn’t hurt if you’ve made some strides toward learning the craft on your own. A lot of our incoming students start learning online through free resources before the start of their program. But what we really care about is your natural aptitude, because when you have all the right raw materials, you’ll make a great programmer. During the application process, you’ll take the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test, also referred to as the CCAT. It will test your ability to problem-solve and think critically, which are important foundations for learning software development. Read through our blog post on how to prepare for the test.
Yes, every student who enrolls will need to ensure they have access to a laptop and internet for the duration of the program.
Tech Elevator cannot accept applicants from New Mexico, North Dakota or Nevada for its coding bootcamp programs at this time.
At this time, Tech Elevator is only able to consider applications from individuals residing in the continental United States.
To be considered for this cohort, you must meet all of Amazon’s requirements to be eligible for Career Choice. Additionally, you must meet the following:
Yes, you may apply to a future Amazon Career Choice cohort.
Yes! Tech Elevator staff (and classmates) will be available to support your independent study and will offer opportunities for assistance regularly throughout your cohort.
There will be academic performance benchmarks for each module, including exercises and an end-of-module summative assessment. Passing a module is based on a combination of exercise completion and your assessment score.
The Amazon Career Choice Pathway Program will include independent work, including reading assignments, videos and quizzes. We will also provide Pathway Panel sessions, including an alumni discussion, a Lessons I Learned in Tech session, and employer showcases.
You must initiate your payment request AND payment by Day 1 of the cohort.
No, there is no deposit required.
You will need to work with your Amazon team to make any needed changes.
You need to have the entire amount available to you to enroll in the program at this time.
Yes it does, no additional payments or fees are required.
Please reference the Amazon Career Choice portal for details.
Stay tuned for details regarding future cohorts!
Classes will be held on Eastern Standard Time.
You will need to ensure you have access to reliable internet for the duration of the program.
If you still have questions that haven’t been answered by the info session and FAQs, reach out to [email protected] and include “Amazon Career Choice” in the subject line. You can also call 877-606-3203 x 41 to reach the Tech Elevator Amazon Career Choice voicemail box. Leave a message and we’ll get back to you within 2 business days.
You’ll be notified in 7-10 business days whether or not you’ve been accepted.
The status of all payment requests will show as “Pending School Review” until the end of the drop period, two weeks after the beginning of class. If you withdraw from the course before the end of the drop period, your payment request will be denied and the balance of your Career Choice funds will be available to you again. Students who are still enrolled after the end of the drop period will have their payments approved at that time.
You will either be assigned to a section that meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Eastern, or to a section that meets on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). We previously offered a Tuesday/Thursday section, but we have removed that option due to lack of interest from applicants.
No. Career Choice benefits can only be used for Career Choice cohorts.
The timing of our next Career Choice cohort is still to be determined. Fill out the interest form, and we’ll send you more information when it becomes available.
Learn about our Pathway Program, our comprehensive career services program that includes 1:1 career coaching and support for up to six months after graduation.
Our graduates have been hired by more than 1,100+ companies and counting. We work with top employers in a variety of industries, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, and everything in between.
We offer career development sessions throughout the bootcamp, and hours of 1-on-1 career coaching through our Pathway Program™. Our expert coaches will help you develop your soft skills so that you feel confident and ready to land a meaningful job in tech. Career sessions include: elevator pitch practice, resume review, interview prep, networking, and more. Check out some of our career support offerings.
Accelerated learning isn’t for everyone, and every situation is different, so it’s important to do your research and make the best decision for you.
Here are a few ways to help determine if it’s a fit:
Read our reviews on Course Report or Career Karma
Attend a Virtual Open House to get program details
Read through our admissions process and get started if you’re ready!
Our instructors have decades of experience programming applications and mentoring junior developers. Our career coaches help connect you to the right career opportunities through the Pathway Program™.
Whether you’re changing careers, just beginning one, or adding onto an existing skill set, we help kick-start your career in tech.
Great! Get started by creating your Admissions Portal account. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be guided through the admissions process.
For more financing-specific FAQs, check out our Financing FAQs.
The current tech job market is competitive, but job seekers with the necessary training in both the hard and soft sklils required of the market are in great shape to find a job in this market and for the decade to come.
According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Lightcast, in the next ten years the tech workforce will grow twice as fast as the overall U.S. workforce. The replacement rate for tech occupations during the 2024-2034 period is expected to average about 6% annually, or approximately 350,000 workers each year, totaling several million through 2034.
You will start by learning the Java programming language. By the time you graduate, you will be able to create dynamic, database-backed web applications. This will give you the foundational skills to hit the ground running as a junior web application developer.
Specific technologies you will learn include:
You can view our school catalog for more information.
Our instructors are industry professionals with an average of 20 years working as software developers. They’re passionate about helping students start their careers in tech, and are invested in their success. Stop by an Open House to meet an instructor.
Once you’ve been accepted into Tech Elevator, we’ll be reaching out to you for best ways to prepare with exercises recommended by our instructors. In the meantime, Stanford’s Computer Science 101 is a great place to start. It’s free and can be accessed here.
In addition to your instructor in the classroom, each cohort has dedicated instructors who support extra work outside of the classroom. That means you can schedule tutoring sessions as much as you need to, ensuring you’re understanding concepts and implementing coding.
Remember, your cohort lead and instructors have a pretty good pulse on how you’re keeping up and will work with you if you feel like you’re getting behind or struggling in any way.
It is highly recommended that you complete prework, as it is a proven indicator of success later in the program. If you are not able to complete your prework, be sure to connect with us to develop an action plan for your personal success!
Can you tell us why you’re looking to push your enrollment to a later start date? We can help you to do that, but we’ll need to connect you with an Admissions representative to go over details.
We ask that students set aside 35-45 hours to complete this work in advance of their cohort start date. Be sure to get started as soon as possible!
No previous coding experience is required. Our prework is designed to step you through new concepts and ideas so that when you start the bootcamp, you are prepared.
Every student who enrolls will need to ensure they have access to a laptop and internet for the duration of the program.
Tuition is $16,500, which includes 800+ hours of coding, 1:1 career coaching, and more. To secure your seat in class, there is an enrollment fee of $125 ($100 if you live in the state of Indiana) that’s due no later than two weeks after being accepted.
Newly enrolled students are required to establish their financing method and provide proof of financing within 14 days of enrollment to the bootcamp.
If you are utilizing one of our loan options, your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.
Ready to confirm your financing method? Please email [email protected] with any of the following.
If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender:
If you are paying out of pocket:
If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:
If you need help, set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!
If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender, Tech Elevator will monitor the progress of your application. You are not required to submit any documentation yourself.
If you are paying out of pocket:
If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:
Proof of financing is due within 14 days of enrolling, and your seat is not secured until this requirement is met.
Please email [email protected] or set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!
If you have not started the process to secure financing, click the links below to explore your options. We partnered with leading financing partners to support our students for both tuition and cost of living. Please note that your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.
Contact us via email or schedule a call to chat with our Admissions and Financing Specialists with any questions.
Review School Catalog for up-to-date breakdowns
Acceptable Payment Options:
If you’re a veteran, you could qualify for GI Bill benefits to help pay for tuition.
Review School Catalog for up-to-date breakdowns
Acceptable Payment Options:
Tech Elevator requires a registration fee of $125 to secure your seat ($100 if you live in the state of Indiana). The Enrollment Agreement may be canceled within five (5) calendar days after the date of signing provided that the school is notified of the cancellation in writing. If such cancellation is made, the school will promptly refund no later than thirty (30) days after cancellation. See our School Catalog for any additional state-specific refund policies.
Through a Payment Protection Loan (PPL), focus on class, not cost. Don’t pay until you leave your program.
This financing option allows you to pay back your funding in fixed monthly installments for a fixed period of time after you leave the program and are earning at least the minimum income threshold.
During each cohort, we offer 30+ career sessions and hours of 1-on-1 career coaching through our Pathway Program™. Our expert coaches will help you develop your soft skills so that you feel confident and ready to land a job in tech. Career sessions include: elevator pitch practice, resume review, interview prep, networking, and more. In-depth and comprehensive, our Pathway Program™ is at the heart of what we do.
After graduation, you’ll receive 6 months of support from our alumni success team and have lifetime access to connect with our growing alumni network. All of this is included in the cost of tuition.
We understand that life happens and we do our best to accommodate. Students may push to a later cohort for any reason. A student can only push two times from their initial enrolled cohort, with a maximum extension of 180 days.
Tech Elevator is not an accredited institution and therefore is not required to disburse 1098-T forms. You can request a transcript or invoice if that is helpful for purposes of taxes.
Full-Time Programs:
Part-Time Programs:
To learn more, visit our Financing Options page.
Tech Elevator works with a variety of lenders to provide financial products that meet the diverse needs of our students. Sallie Mae which offers co-signer loans, as well as a non-cosigner funding option—Payment Protection Loans (PPLs)*—made available through Clasp.
*Loans may be issued by Clasp Group, Inc., or FinWise Bank, a Utah-chartered bank, Member FDIC.
Newly enrolled students are required to establish their financing method and provide proof of financing within 14 days of enrollment to the bootcamp.
If you are utilizing one of our loan options, your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.
Ready to confirm your financing method? Please email [email protected] with any of the following.
If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender:
If you are paying out of pocket:
If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:
If you need help, set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!
If you are financing your tuition through a third-party lender, Tech Elevator will monitor the progress of your application. You are not required to submit any documentation yourself.
If you are paying out of pocket:
If using other unique payment methods such as local grants, scholarships or Veteran Education Benefits:
Proof of financing is due within 14 days of enrolling, and your seat is not secured until this requirement is met.
Please email [email protected] or set up a time to chat with an Admissions & Financing Specialist here!
If you have not started the process to secure financing, click the links below to explore your options. We partnered with leading financing partners to support our students for both tuition and cost of living. Please note that your chosen financing partner will update you on the status of your application through the partner portal.
Contact us via email or schedule a call to chat with our Admissions and Financing Specialists with any questions.
At this time, Tech Elevator is only able to consider applications from individuals residing in the continental United States.
Potential students residing in the United States but lacking U.S. citizenship should reach out to [email protected] to discuss enrollment options.
Tech Elevator’s Pathway Directors will follow up with you to collect feedback, answer questions, and help you coordinate the next steps with preferred candidates. Our teams can be involved in as much, or as little, of your team’s hiring process as you’d like.
It’s our pleasure to help you match with the candidates that best fit your job description. If this process does not align with your approach, we are happy to share resumes for independent review. Schedule a call with a member of the Partnerships team to determine what the best fit for you is!
Matchmaking is free to schedule and participate!
Not at all. Attending Matchmaking isn’t a commitment to hiring one of our students.
Based on the information you submit to our Pathway Directors, we’ll pair you with the students that best fit your needs for interviewing. From there, you will be able to filter down the candidates that you interview to those that fit your organization’s needs.
Our Matchmaking events are held virtually over Zoom.
To register for Matchmaking please fill out the registration from here.
No, you don’t need to do an Employer Showcase to participate in Matchmaking, but it is a great way to introduce your company to current students. If you’re interested in scheduling an Employer Showcase with Tech Elevator, visit our Employer Showcase Partnerships page.
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency states that a worker who is in a training or educational program approved by the Michigan Works! Agency can request a waiver to continue receiving unemployment benefits during training, even though they are not ‘available for and seeking full time work.’
To be eligible, the representatives will want to see that:
You are collecting regular UI Benefits
Reasonable opportunities for employment in occupations which your experience is suited for do not exist in the locality where you are claiming benefits
The vocational training has been approved by the local Workforce Development Board
Tech Elevator is listed on Michigan’s official training provider list, Michigan Training Connect
You have the required aptitudes to complete the course
From your local Michigan Works! Agency, request a copy of the Request for Approval of Vocational Training Course for Waiver of Unemployment Insurance Eligibility (Form DLEG-BWT 311-S)
Complete Section A and return the form to the MWA worker to send to the Unemployment Insurance Office
UI will evaluate the waiver request and approve or deny
If approved, file Form UIA 1680, Certification of Participation in Approved Training by mail or fax, showing Tech Elevator’s approval of your participation.
Certify eligibility every two weeks online through MiWAM
Ohio’s Unemployment Insurance Guide for Workers states that although individuals generally are not eligible for benefits while attending school full-time, you may be allowed to collect benefits while in school if you enroll in a training course approved by ODJFS and make satisfactory progress.
Tech Elevator is approved by ODJFS and is listed on their WIET list.
This exception applies to the requirement that you be ‘able and available for suitable work.’ In addition, you should make sure that you are otherwise eligible for UI benefits, outside of your student status (e.g. out of work by no fault of your own, ‘totally’ or ‘partially’ unemployed, etc.). Consult the UI Guide for Workers to make sure.
At the time of applying for unemployment benefits, state that you are in school or that you are a student.
Once you indicate that you are attending school, a fact-finding document will be generated by the unemployment office and sent to you.
Send the form to your Tech Elevator Admissions Coordinator to complete, copy, and return to you.
Return the form to the office of unemployment.
When the completed form is sent back to the unemployment office, they will indicate whether you are considered available for work and are eligible for unemployment benefits (assuming you meet all other eligibility criteria).
Yes! Tech Elevator staff (and classmates) will be available to support your independent study and will offer opportunities for 1-on-1 sessions regularly throughout your cohort.
There will be academic performance benchmarks for each module, including weekly exercises due on Sunday and an end-of-module summative assessment. Passing a module is based on a combination of exercise completion and your assessment score.
The part-time Pathway Program will run parallel to your technical curriculum, and will include independent work—including reading assignments, videos and quizzes. We will also provide 1-on-1 career coaching for assignment feedback (ie. resume, LinkedIn development for example) and to help you develop your career strategy. You can request ad-hoc appointments as needed.
We understand that finding ways to pay for the program can be challenging. For that reason, we have partnered with leading financing partners to support our students both for tuition and cost of living with a variety of payment options that might be a good fit for your situation. These include student-friendly options to finance your bootcamp, scholarships, workforce grants and veteran’s benefits. Visit our tuition page for more information.
Both Tech Elevator and the Hack Reactor by Galvanize brand are part of Stride, Inc. Tech Elevator and Galvanize have consolidated operations.
To submit an official application you must enroll in Tech Elevator. After enrollment, you will receive access to the application form along with post-enrollment financing information and other enrolled student resources. You must enroll as a student and apply for the scholarship by the Scholarship application deadline for the cohort you plan to attend in order to be considered. The business day following the deadline you’ll be invited to complete an asynchronous interview if your application meets the scholarship eligibility criteria.
The asynchronous interview uses a platform called Kira Talent to allow you to interview on your own time. We’ve recorded ourselves asking interview questions, and you will video record yourself as you answer. You will receive the invitation to interview the business day following the application deadline, and you’ll have about 6 days to complete it. (Exact time between deadlines may be affected by holidays.) You can interview at a time that is most convenient for you, so long as you do so by the deadline you are given in your interview invitation.
Carefully review the eligibility criteria provided in the scholarship terms and conditions. Final eligibility is based on the self identification you provide on the scholarship form.
Scholarship results will be provided roughly 2.5 weeks after the application deadline. The specific week when you can expect to receive an update on your award status is published alongside each deadline.
We have a limited number of scholarships to award, and it is a competitive selection process. Students who apply for a scholarship should also make other tuition financing arrangements while waiting for the scholarship selection results.
Scholarship recipients have access to the same financing or grant options as all other students. If you expect to need to leverage any of those options to pay for your tuition (regardless of whether or not you receive a scholarship), you should begin applying as soon as possible upon enrollment. Your financing amount can be adjusted if you are awarded a scholarship.
We offer a suite of reskilling solutions at scaleable price points to meet your organizational needs. Speak with a team member today to explore your reskilling options.
Our curriculum covers a introduction to programming in Java, which leads into Relational Databases and Client Server Programming, followed by Web Application Devlopment. All the critical components to produce a code-ready, full-stack software engineer. Our curriculum, based on volume of needs, can be customized for dedicated cohorts to highlight specific concepts as needed by your organization. Speak with a team member for an overview of our current curriculum offerings.
We offer part-time and full-time programs. Part-time programs last 30 weeks and full-time programs last 14 weeks.
We have found our approach to be effective at producing skilled software engineers who can address and manage the same level of work and skill as those with traditional computer science degrees.
There is no limit on the number. Depending on which reskilling solution best suits your organization, you can reskill as few as one or two students and as many as 100+.
The best opportunity to meet with ready-to-hire candidates is by attending our matchmaking events. Click here to explore upcoming events!
Welcome! We offer several ways to partner and stay involved with fresh talent in your communities. Consider attending an employer showcase, registering for matchmaking or sponsoring a scholarship.
We’re specialists in incorporating workforce development initiatives inside organizations. If you’re looking to diversify your pipeline with internal candidates, we can help. Contact our team at [email protected] to learn more.
We offer both full-time and part-time options bootcamps.
The full-time, immersive program runs Monday – Friday for 14 weeks. Your days will run from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will include lectures, working sessions, workshops and breakout group work. Some afternoons we’ll offer the option to for career talks after hours and mentoring opportunities.
The part-time program is 30 weeks long and includes a mix of self-study, small-group programming projects and lecture from expert instructors.
Typically, we have around 15-18 students per class. With additional instructors on staff, we have a ratio of 1 instructor to 12 students which means a lot of personal attention.
Coding bootcamps are a unique form of education, and there’s a reason that we call them “bootcamps”: they’re intense periods of hard work designed to yield breakthrough progress and big payoffs on the other side. To be successful you have to be focused and dedicated. We ask that all applicants for Tech Elevator’s full-time program be prepared to either take time off or step away fully from their jobs. Alternatively, we also offer a Part-Time Program that allows for students to learn at a more flexible pace.
For many it’s not hard to say goodbye to their current, unfulfilling job knowing that Tech Elevator will be their onramp to a new, satisfying career. If you love your company (but maybe not your role), consider talking to your employer about the program and how it can enhance your skill set for the job, or help them in other areas. Rather than lose you completely they may be willing to support you, sometimes with tuition support, sometimes with a leave of absence. It never hurts to ask!
No, you don’t! But it doesn’t hurt if you’ve made some strides toward learning the craft on your own. A lot of our incoming students start learning online through free resources before the start of their program. But what we really care about is your natural aptitude, because when you have all the right raw materials, you’ll make a great programmer. During the application process, you’ll take the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test, also referred to as the CCAT. It will test your ability to problem-solve and think critically, which are important foundations for learning software development. Read through our blog post on how to prepare for the test.
Every student who enrolls will need to ensure they have access to a laptop and internet for the duration of the program.
The bootcamp tuition is $16,500.
You have a few payment options including credit card and ACH banking information. Some students save up and pay all in one sum, while others break out payments. We’re happy to work with you on payment options that work for you.
For payment and financing options, visit our financing page.
For more financing-specific FAQs, check out our Financing FAQs.
Yes, we work with a variety of partner lenders. For more information, visit our financing page.
For more financing-specific FAQs, visit our Financing FAQs page.
Tech Elevator is an eligible training provider with the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, which authorizes & funds employment & training programs in the United States.
Based on your qualification criteria & Tech Elevator accepted enrollment, you may be eligible for WIOA financial assistance. Visit our financing page for local office information.
For more financing-specific FAQs, visit our Financing FAQs page.
Through the generous support of hiring partners, we offer scholarships throughout the year. Check out our scholarship opportunities.
All of our coding bootcamps are offered online through our National Live Remote program.

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