From novice to software developer, Tech Elevator is committed to delivering the highest-quality learn to code and career prep experience. Join an on-campus, full-time community and become a software developer with new career opportunities in just 14 weeks.
Tech Elevator leads the way in helping individuals acquire new technology skills with a focus on transitioning to a new career. During our full-time (14 weeks) on-campus learning programs, students learn full-stack web development through high-quality instruction, practical curriculum, and career coaching that drives our top-ranked job placement outcomes.
On-campus students say they're energized working side-by-side with peers and appreciate more opportunity to meet and engage with local alumni, mentors and employers in person. They enjoy access to a dedicated space for self study and group projects, and they're motivated by the discipline of a full-day schedule away from distractions. Learn more about our campuses in Cleveland, and Columbus.
Ipsita Pattanaik | 2019 Graduate | Pittsburgh
Throughout our career-readiness and tech reskilling program, students will have the opportunity to interact and interview with these companies and hear about their culture and career opportunities.
While other four-year computer science programs and online coding schools may have limited career services support, Tech Elevator is focused on preparing you for a career in technology.
From our dedicated career directors to our Pathway Program™ career coaching, we’re proud to deliver some of the most successful career outcomes in the industry.
Each morning, join us on campus as industry-experienced instructors lead you in interactive lectures. Shoulder-to-shoulder with your peers, hands-on coding exercises deepen your understanding and build confidence. For some, highly-technical content may be easier to absorb in a classroom setting.
Paired programming and group exercises provide peer-to-peer learning. Plus, it hones interpersonal work skills, which are invaluable for the team programming structure used in the workplace. Many alumni say they developed lifelong friends and a strong career network through the on-campus experience.
Our comprehensive full-stack curriculum covers a lot of ground, and for all students there are areas where they need extra support to keep moving forward.
The in-person experience gives you ample time to connect with instructors and staff for complex questions. It leaves room for more opportunity for random questions, debates and discussions when learning something new.
Not only will you learn career and presentation skills to shine your job search, we provide connections to potential employers through our partner network. This includes in-person career strategy meetings, mock interviews (both behavioral and technical), networking opportunities, matchmaking events and much more.
Julia Brooks | 2019 Graduate | Pittsburgh
Learn more about our coding bootcamps.
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.
Most mornings consist of lectures and learning. After we break for lunch, you get to test your skills with hands-on practice. This could consist of group work, headphones-on solo work, tutoring sessions or pairing programming assignments.
The best way to learn is to do, so you’ll literally be coding from day one.
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.
We founded Tech Elevator as a demand-driven program designed to get you into a great career in programming. Java is widely used in software development, with a consistently large number of job openings in a variety of industries worldwide.
The Java programming language is an excellent foundation which can act as a springboard to other languages you learn as you continue to build your career.
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.
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.
First off, congratulations! Our prework is extensive and you have done a great job completing it. If you feel you would like to dig a little deeper into a particular area covered in the prework, you can reach out to our Prework Academic Fellow, who can give you other work to help you build your confidence even more.
If you have questions about the prework itself, you can reach out to our Academic Fellow staff through our prework Slack channel. If you post a question in the Slack channel, you will either receive an answer from them, or one of your fellow prework teammates might help out. It’s a great place to get to know some of your fellow classmates and start building the Tech Elevator community.
We recently caught up with Tech Elevator graduate Daniele Marsico to talk about his passion for software engineering, his decision to train in a coding bootcamp, and his new role...
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Tech Elevator! We honor the fathers and father figures who have shaped our lives. Whether as mentors, teachers, friends, or family members,...
First, it was David. Then Richard. Then Samantha. One by one, three Vanderburgh siblings decided to attend Tech Elevator to launch new careers in software engineering. To celebrate their success...
There’s an outdated perception that coding and software development careers are mostly solo endeavors. People may think of coders sitting at desks, punching away at code, having little to no...
During the tech job interview process, project portfolios can help you showcase your skills, creativity, and commitment to software development. The portfolio represents your best work, allowing prospective employers to...
Artist, writer, poet, animator, musician. When you think of creative careers, your mind might first jump to something on the list above. But many jobs in tech also demand a...
Life doesn’t slow down simply because you’ve enrolled in a coding bootcamp. And at first glance, the idea of doing work before starting an intense learning experience may seem intimidating...
We know that navigating a career change can feel overwhelming, which is why our four-step admissions process is designed to be clear and straightforward. Through the Tech Elevator admissions...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly emerged as a transformative force across industries. To delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in education, Tech Elevator’s Represent Tech program partnered...
Annually, Stack Overflow provides one of the most comprehensive software developer surveys. This year, over 65,000 developers shared opinions and insights on subjects like coding languages for beginners, preferred tech...
Finding a well-paid, exciting tech job can be difficult, mostly because these roles require specific skills and experience. Employers expect well-trained workers who can contribute to the team immediately. If...
While you can learn to code on your own, there are advantages to learning alongside others. In a coding bootcamp, for example, you learn from professional engineers in a structured,...
Changing economic conditions and the adoption of new technologies create moving targets for entire industries. Talent supply has not been able to keep pace, resulting in a major skills gap...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly emerged as a transformative force across industries. To delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in education, Tech Elevator’s Represent Tech program partnered...
At Tech Elevator, we believe in empowering our students and alumni to excel in their tech careers, not only through rigorous training, but also by fostering a strong sense of...