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Penn Boot Camps

Average Rating4.75
61 Reviews
2 Courses

Penn Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24-week, part-time programs in web development, and 24-week, part-time cybersecurity, and data analysis programs. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL, and Git.

The cybersecurity curriculum offers hands-on training in networking, systems, web technologies, databases, and defensive and offensive cybersecurity.

The data curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning, and more. Enjoy close collaboration with other professionals while receiving hands-on experience.

Applicants do not need previous experience to enroll, but once admitted, all learners complete a tutorial prior to the class. Penn Boot Camps are designed for working professionals and individuals who are actively pursuing a career change, advancement, or are looking to gain a new skill set.

Throughout the 12- or 24-week boot camps, learners have access to portfolio reviews, resume and social media profile support, high-impact career events, workshops, mock interviews, and 1:1 career coaching. At the end of the program, learners receive a Certificate of Completion, showcasing their accomplishments to future employers and will also have a portfolio of projects demonstrating a working knowledge of web development, or data analysis, or skills applicable to certifications in cybersecurity.

Penn Boot Camps are offered in collaboration with edX.

61 Penn Boot Camps Reviews

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    Student • Full Stack Flex - Part-Time • Philadelphia
    Feb 16, 2019
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    Transformative

    I signed up for this course not knowing exactly what I wanted to do with my career or my future. After graduating college with a degree in Religion, this course helped me find careers that I didn't know were options for someone like me. I have a comprehensive and diverse portfolio, I feel like I am a competitively eligible web developer, and I have learned more than I had ever hoped.

    If I'm honest, I'm floored by how thorough the instructors have been and how much we all have lea...

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    Feb 18, 2019

    Amazing! We're glad to hear you learned the fundamentals of full-stack web development and were able to create new career opportunities through our program. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, we wish you all the best moving forward.

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Penn Boot Camps Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.8
Instructors
4.9
Curriculum
4.7
Job Assistance
4.3
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FAQs

How much does Penn Boot Camps cost?

Penn Boot Camps costs around $13,995. On the lower end, some Penn Boot Camps courses like Data Analysis and Visualization - Part-Time cost $13,495.

What courses does Penn Boot Camps teach?

Penn Boot Camps offers courses like Cybersecurity - Part-Time, Data Analysis and Visualization - Part-Time.

Where does Penn Boot Camps have campuses?

Penn Boot Camps has an in-person campus in Philadelphia.

Is Penn Boot Camps worth it?

Penn Boot Camps hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 61 Penn Boot Camps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Penn Boot Camps on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Penn Boot Camps legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 61 Penn Boot Camps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Penn Boot Camps and rate their overall experience a 4.75 out of 5.

Does Penn Boot Camps offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Penn Boot Camps offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Penn Boot Camps reviews?

You can read 61 reviews of Penn Boot Camps on Course Report! Penn Boot Camps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Penn Boot Camps and rate their overall experience a 4.75 out of 5.

Is Penn Boot Camps accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Penn Boot Camps doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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