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Claim Academy

Average Rating4.41
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Claim Academy is a 3-month developer coding and software training bootcamp in St. Louis that offers 12-week to 20-week classes in full stack Java, C#/.NET, Javascript, and Cybersecurity analysis. Claim Academy is approved to operate by the State of Missouri Department of Higher Education to train IT professionals. Students can apply with with little to no programming experience, but should be prepared for an in-person or webcam interview, and should complete the Introduction to Java Course through Teachable before the first day of class.

Throughout the three-month bootcamp, students complete pair programming, work with mentors and instructors, and produce a coding final project, which they present to potential employers and other interested parties on demo day. New classes are offered every 6 weeks.

Upon graduation, the team at Claim Academy helps place graduates in companies as Full Stack Software Developers in Java and .Net software development. Claim Academy graduates have been hired into major companies like Daughtery Business Solutions, Carfax, Technology Partners, Centene Corporation, Clearent, and OneSpace.

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  • Evan Hunt
    Evan Hunt
    Student • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Sep 27, 2019
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    Good program. Must be a self-starter to succeed.

    Claim academy has good instructors and has you build a series of projects that expose you to some modern frameworks and help you build a portfolio of work. They also do a good job preparing you for interviews and getting your resume up to snuff. 

    You must be a self-starter to succeed. Do not expect to be handed anything or spoon-fed. You must have a genuine passion for technology and be willing to challenge yourself and be resourceful every day. Otherwise, the program isn't for y...

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  • Okwi
    Okwi
    Software Developer • Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Aug 09, 2019
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    This place changed my life

    This place has been a fantastic experience for me. It is absolutely amazing to me that 12 weeks of hard work can change your life. For those of you thinking about this program, it isn't easy, but as long as you're eager to learn and committed you will be able to finish it. The staff wants to see you succeed and will take all measures necessary to help you do so.

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  • Chris Young
    Chris Young
    Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    May 22, 2019
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    Claim Academy - Java

    Going through Claim Academy’s Full-Stack Java Developer was a great decision for me.  I had started out self-teaching myself front end technologies for web development on top of my day job.  I knew I wanted to be a developer for at least 2.5 years running but just wasn’t sure the best pathway,  especially for someone who wanted to stay in St. Louis.   I strongly feel that Claim Academy will show you that pathway.  If you have some Java or C# knowledge all the better but not 100% nece...

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  • Eddie R
    Eddie R
    Entrepreneur • Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    May 22, 2019
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    I Highly Recommend Claim Academy

    I've been trying to learn to code for awhile and found it difficult. Attending Claim Academy was the best choice I've ever made in accomplishing this goal. I loved how past students will come in to talk about their experience at Claim Academy and their current roles at their jobs. Employers also came in to talk about their companies and what they are looking for. The program gets you motivated and keeps you focused. I didn't have any issues with the pace or difficulty. The teachers were to...

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  • Aaron Witherspoon
    Aaron Witherspoon
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    May 22, 2019
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    Claim Academy C# .NET

    I had the opportunity to attend Claim Academy for Full Stack C# .NET 3/2019 - 5/2019. It is full time M-F 45 hours a week for 12 weeks. You will learn a lot if you put in the effort. I was initially hesitant to attend, but I am glad I did. I quit my stable social work career to do this. Praneeth was a great instructor and Eric helped a lot the last few weeks. I was fortunate enough to receive a job offer in my 10th week to start my new career. The Claim staff are really invested in helping...

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  • Kevin B.
    Kevin B.
    Graduate • Full Stack C#/.Net Software Developer Immersive • St. Louis
    May 22, 2019
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    Kevin B.

    Full Stack C#/.Net developer

    Claim has provided me with the convidence and knowledge to begin my career as a software developer.  If you want to change your career and change your life I recommend Claim Academy. 

    The Staff and Instructors are great, they are always available if you need help.

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  • Aziz
    Aziz
    Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    May 22, 2019
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    Great Opportunity for beginner programmers

    I believe Claim Academy will give you great opportunity for improving or getting new skills if you had already skill set for programming. It is going to be sometimes challenging but you will need keep going and don't gave up easy. Staff were great and everything went smooth for me since I already had knowledge on programing.

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  • John Owens
    John Owens
    Full Stack Java Developer • Student • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Apr 12, 2019
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    Best Coding Bootcamp

    Claim academy has taught me more hands-on coding skills than the four-year university I attended.  I would recommend to anyone to attend Claim Academy, if they want to take the fast-track to learning Java or C# with real world enterprise example projects.  The instructors are knowledgeable and has industry experience.  The staff cares about their students and wants them to succeed.

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  • Philip Penrose
    Philip Penrose
    Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Apr 12, 2019
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    12 week Java Bootcamp

    If you're like me you thrive with intense, focused, and practical training.   That's what I came to Claim for and was not disappointed. You will learn a lot in a relatively short amount of time and everything is designed to be useful in the real world.   I'm glad I decided to do Claim Academy's 12 week Java bootcamp! <...
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  • Tina Russell
    Tina Russell
    Student • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Apr 12, 2019
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    Student

    I am very thankful for the opportunity to come to Claim Academy and update my skills.  The instructors are very knowledgable and helpful.  They help us get jobs by inviting employers to our Demonstration Day where we present our Capstone project.  The staff always took care of everything needed.

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  • Kenneth Nicholas
    Kenneth Nicholas
    Graduate • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Apr 12, 2019
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    Claim Academy Got Me A Job At MasterCard!

    My Time At Claim Academy Landed me the job of my dreams at MasterCard!

    It's because of my experience learning full-stack Java at Claim Academy St. Louis that I was able to get a job at MasterCard as a Test Engineer in Quality Engineering as an Automation Tester.

    To top it all off, the people at Claim Academy are top-notch. Including all the instructors, faculty, and your classmates.

    During my time at Claim Academy I've grown so much, and I learned so much from...

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  • Jessica Tucker
    Jessica Tucker
    Software engineer • Student • Java Bootcamp • St. Louis
    Mar 01, 2019
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    My experience

    My experience at Claim Academy has been one of the best in my life. While at claim I gained a world class experience in computer programming. We worked on many small assignments that lead to a capstone project. I had access to great teachers and resources. We had time with our instructors but we also had downtime to do research on our own and learn on our own time. We were challenged daily. It was not easy to do all the projects and finish them on time. I had to do a lot of work at home af...

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Claim Academy Alumni Outcomes

100%
Employment Rate
99%
Graduation Rate
63,134
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Claim Academy, 99% graduated. 97% of graduates were job-seeking and 100% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $63,134. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 132 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee91.7%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position0.8%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Our demo day and hiring events are well attended by regional and local employers. Employers continue to hire more grads from Claim Academy with some having more than 9 alumni.
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

Recent Claim Academy News

Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated July 01, 2024
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Claim Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.4
Instructors
4.6
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.5
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FAQs

How much does Claim Academy cost?

Claim Academy costs around $15,998. On the lower end, some Claim Academy courses like Full Stack C#/.Net Online cost $10,500.

What courses does Claim Academy teach?

Claim Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity Analyst Evening, Cybersecurity Analyst Immersive, Front-End Javascript Developer Immersive, Front-End Javascript - Evening and 5 more.

Where does Claim Academy have campuses?

Claim Academy has an in-person campus in St. Louis.

Is Claim Academy worth it?

The data says yes! In 2018, Claim Academy reported a 99% graduation rate, a median salary of $63,134, and 100% of Claim Academy alumni are employed.

Is Claim Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 188 Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.41 out of 5.

Does Claim Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Claim Academy accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Claim Academy reviews?

You can read 188 reviews of Claim Academy on Course Report! Claim Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Claim Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.41 out of 5.

Is Claim Academy accredited?

Missouri Department of Higher Education. Department of Veterans Affairs. Department of Defence Skillbridge.Missouri Workforce Development and Training.US Department of Labor. Vocational Rehabilitation. U.S Department of Labor. Apprenticeship

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