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Prime Digital Academy

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Prime Digital Academy offers intensive, 20-week and 28-week full-stack coding bootcamps and a 14-week UX design bootcamp with programs available online and on campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Working directly with tech employers, Prime Digital Academy has created programs that equip emerging engineers and designers with the skills they need to make immediate contributions. Prime students learn modern technologies, practical methodologies, and critical behavioral skills through carefully crafted curriculum and real-world projects for pro-bono clients in the community. Prime’s immersive programs empower learners from diverse backgrounds to begin their new careers in months, not years.Prime’s full-stack engineering and UX courses prepare students with the skills and hands-on experience to develop complex software to solve business problems. Prime’s user experience design curriculum prepares students with professional practice in research, design and prototype software that is usable and meaningful. Prime graduates have been hired by nearly 800 companies, and the tight-knit learning community continues long after graduation, with students participating in mentorship, community education and ongoing alumni career support.

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  • Courtney Overby
    Courtney Overby
    Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Kansas City
    Jun 18, 2020
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    I Would Do It All Over

    Prime was a huge leap of faith for me, and I am so glad I did it. Prime is hard, but once you commit to it and you succeed, it is beyond gratifying. Scott and Myron are so personable and patient. They really understand what it takes to not only teach, but to learn as a student. Although it is meant to and stretch you, Scott and Myron are amazing instructors. They are patient, thorough, and care so much about their students. Rachael is on top of it all- she is truly such a help behind the...
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  • luke ma
    luke ma
    Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Kansas City
    Feb 28, 2020
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    life changing experience

    Up until this point in my life, i have not been so certain of most choices I made. Deciding to attend Prime Digital Academy was by far the most life changing.
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  • Lindsay Thron
    Lindsay Thron
    UX / UI Product Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design • Minneapolis
    Feb 24, 2020
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    Setup for Success!

    Prime is an incredible program! I’m so happy I trusted them to help me level up and develop new skills. Their approach prepares students for careers well beyond UX methods and approaches. Some of the takeaways include engaged, genuinely caring staff; reminders that you are not your work; practicing progress over perfection; learning how to embrace a growth mindset; working with real clients on actual opportunities; identifying and leveraging one another’s strengths; channels for open, ho...
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  • David S
    David S
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
    Feb 20, 2020
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    Prime exceeded my high expectations

    I attended Prime Digital Academy from Aug 2019 to January 2020.  
    Amazing instructors and community. Solid technical instruction for people who are new to computers and for people who have programming experience.  Because of what I learned at Prime I got a job as a software engineer before graduation, started the next day. 

    I came in not knowing if Prime was the right choice, if "full-stack web development" was worthwhile and hoped it was rigorous enough. Prime exceeded my expe...
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  • Max Maher
    Max Maher
    Front End Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
    Dec 07, 2019
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    Life-changing experience

    It's very true that you will get out of your experience at Prime Digital Academy what you put into it, and that if you work hard it can be a life-changing experience.  I graduated in October 2019, and even as early as May I really didn't have any fundamental knowledge in JavaScript.  Now, I've recently accepted a Front End Developer position at a local company and can't believe the jumpstart this has been for my new career.

    The atmosphere at Prime is incredibly caring.  Everyone ...

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  • James J
    James J
    Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Kansas City
    Nov 05, 2019
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    Fully Comprehensive Program

    I was looking for a career change. I had little to no coding knowlege before decided to go into Tech.  I had a not so favorable experience with a startup program that went under third way through the first class.  I explored other programs but found none that would put me in the best postion to earn a job in Tech.  Then I found Prime.

    Prime Academy is a fullly fleshed out coding school.  You will learn to code, the theory of code, solo and team project building, industry networki...

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  • Chase
    Chase
    Software Engineer at TravelNet Solutions • Student
    Oct 18, 2019
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    Supportive, Educational, Skill Building

    I attended the Prime Digital Academy Software Engineering program in the beginning of 2019 and graduated in June. At first I felt unsure if this was going to be a smart decision because of the expense, but based on what I had heard about the program, I knew that I was paying for quality. I experienced this as soon as I visited the campus. I would show up to the campus during tier 1 just to get a feel for the buildings and for the people at prime. Nothing but welcoming hearts from every ind...

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  • Nicholas Tourville
    Nicholas Tourville
    User Experience Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design • Minneapolis
    Sep 09, 2019
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    Incredible Program

    I couldn't recommend Prime more highly. I was finishing up a PhD in philosophy and struggling on the academic job market when I decided to move back home to Minnesota and switch into an in-demand field. Prime quickly prepared me to become a UX designer and I got a great job within three weeks of graduating.

    The Prime community and culture is fantastic. The instructors and staff are all exceptionally qualified, but you also learn a lot from fellow students and alumni (many alumni ...

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  • Tony Gillen
    Tony Gillen
    UX Specialist at Granicus • Graduate • User Experience Design • Minneapolis
    Jul 29, 2019
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    Prime allowed me to get back into the workforce quickly doing work that I love.

    I had spent most of my professional career as a web generalist and have always wanted to get into user experience. Facing unemployment gave me time to examine what I really wanted to do and Prime Digital Academy gave me the opportunity to do it. 

    A curriculum taught by instructors with experience as professionals, the course work is very hands-on with projects from real-world clients allowing us to practice user experience. The program encour...

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  • Margot
    Margot
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • User Experience Design • Minneapolis
    Jun 30, 2019
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    Honestly Life Changing!

    After working in the service industry for far too long, I needed to figure out how I was going to sustain myself. Living paycheck to paycheck was both physically and mentally exhausting. My experience at Prime equipped me with the skills and mindset I needed to make a serious career change. A month after graduating, I was navigating competing offers that were more than three times what I'd ever made in my life- for positions that felt far more meaningful and exciting than my previous work....

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  • Leo
    Leo
    Software Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
    Jun 26, 2019
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    Intensive, Up-To-Date, Accountable

    I was skeptical at first, knowing that there are a lot of boot camps popping up, but Prime is the real deal. They put a lot of effort into making sure they're teaching tech that's relevant.

    The instructors are top notch, and enthusiastic about turning people into engineers. It's also great to have a group of peers going through the same thing as you, and very motivating. 

    I came in with programming experience, so the things I found most valuable about Prime were the net...

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  • Cooper Miller
    Cooper Miller
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) • Minneapolis
    Mar 18, 2019
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    Seriously, they're the best.

    I came into the program knowing very little about programming and in 20 weeks with the help of the instructors, my cohort-mates, and everyone at Prime I'm starting a job as a Software Engineer at a local company. I've gained the skills to learn any new tech and search the web for related information. I've learned how to communicate efficiently with people and have also learned valuable soft skills in an incredibly welcoming environment. A literal safe space to be who you are and grow into ...

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  • Full Stack Engineering - Part-Time (28 Weeks) (Minneapolis)
  • Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks) (Minneapolis)
  • User Experience Design (Minneapolis)

Recent Prime Digital Academy News

Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 17, 2019
Each month, the Course Report team rounds up the most interesting bootcamp industry news that we read and talked about in our office. In April, we were showered with a ton of exciting fundraising and acquisition news, ISAs (income sharing agreements) continued to be a hot topic, and coding bootcamps began getting approved for a new veterans program called VET TEC. We also saw some great d...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 04, 2024
  How do you get a job after coding bootcamp if you have no relevant, real-world work experience? Only 1.4% of bootcampers have worked as developers in the past, but most career-changers have little – if any– client experience when they start looking for a developer job. Some bootcamps help students overcome this hurdle by offering opportunities to work for the bootcamp itself, or with rea...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated July 23, 2024
Welcome to the September 2016 Course Report monthly coding bootcamp news roundup! Each month, we look at all the happenings from the coding bootcamp world from new bootcamps to big fundraising announcements, to interesting trends. Of course, we cover our 2016 Outcomes and Demographics Report (we spent a ton of time on this one and hope everyone gets a chance to read it)! Other trends includ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 25, 2015
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Prime Digital Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.9
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4.9
Curriculum
4.8
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4.9
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Prime Digital Academy is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. Prime Digital Academy offers WIOA approved courses.
FAQs

How much does Prime Digital Academy cost?

Prime Digital Academy costs around $18,000.

What courses does Prime Digital Academy teach?

Prime Digital Academy offers courses like Full Stack Engineering - Full Time (20 Weeks), Full Stack Engineering - Part-Time (28 Weeks), User Experience Design.

Where does Prime Digital Academy have campuses?

Prime Digital Academy has in-person campuses in Minneapolis. Prime Digital Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Prime Digital Academy worth it?

Prime Digital Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 125 Prime Digital Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Prime Digital Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Prime Digital Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 125 Prime Digital Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Prime Digital Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.89 out of 5.

Does Prime Digital Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Prime Digital Academy scholarship for $500 off tuition! Prime Digital Academy accepts the GI Bill!

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You can read 125 reviews of Prime Digital Academy on Course Report! Prime Digital Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Prime Digital Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.89 out of 5.

Is Prime Digital Academy accredited?

Prime Digital Academy is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. Prime Digital Academy offers WIOA approved courses.

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