Coding Bootcamp FAQ
Everything you should know about the Dojo
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Courses
Which program is right for me?
The best way to figure out which course is right for you is to speak to one of our admissions advisors! They can talk to you about your career goals, how much time you want to dedicate to the program, and what financing options are available to figure out which course is the best fit for you.
What is a typical day or week like at the Dojo?
How much time will I spend?
Your time commitment will vary by course and by your learning style! Some students spend more than the recommended hours, and some spend less. Our recommended hours range from 10 per week all the way to 90(!) depending on your program. Check out the program pages, download our course packets, or speak to an admissions advisor to learn more.
What is the student/teacher ratio? How many students will be in my class?
What happens if I fall behind?
What do I receive when I graduate?
What is the difference between your online and onsite courses?
Do I need a laptop? What else should I bring?
If I am attending onsite bootcamp, do you provide housing options?
Curriculum
How do you choose what languages or topics you teach?
What is a full stack?
Why do you teach 3 full stacks in Software Development courses?
Will I be able to learn that much in a short amount of time?
How many projects and assignments will I work on? What kind of projects?
Admissions
What is the admissions process for Coding Dojo ?
How long does the process take and when can I expect to hear back?
If I want to apply for a later cohort, should I wait to apply?
Nope! You can apply for a later cohort at any time. In fact, the earlier you apply, the better! Enrolling early ensures you have a seat in your desired cohort and gives you plenty of time to complete the prep work. The only exception is for certain financing options that require a start date within the next 90 days. Speak with admissions to learn more about financing.
Can I apply for your programs if I don’t want to be a professional developer?
Do I need prior programming experience?
Do you accept international students?
How old do I have to be to enroll?
Do I need to have a high school diploma?
Tuition & Scholarships
How much is tuition?
Is Coding Dojo free?
No. All of our courses require tuition. we do offer several free resources for those who are exploring if coding is a good fit for them, such as our free Intro to Web Development workshop and our Algorithm App.
When do I need to pay for tuition?
What is your refund policy?
What payment methods do you accept?
Do you offer installment plans?
Career Services
What career services are available?
Do you offer a job guarantee?
Do I have my own career service advisor?
When do career services expire?
What is your job placement rate?
Our job placement rate is 89.1% within 6 months after graduation, and 95.3% within 1 year. These statements have been verified by an independent, third-party auditing firm, Delivery Associates. Download our full outcomes report to learn more.
How long does it take to find a job?
Every student is different! Some students find jobs before their graduation date, but most students find their next position within 6 months after graduation. Our job placement rate is 89.1% within 6 months after graduation, and 95.3% within 1 year.
What happens if I don’t find a job?
What is the average salary after graduation?
Do I need a laptop? What else should I bring?
If I am attending onsite bootcamp, do you provide housing options?
Other
How long has Coding Dojo been teaching?
We are one of the longest running bootcamps, founded in 2012. In that time, we have taught over 13K+ students. Learn more about our story here.