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Affordable Learning for Veterans and Military Spouses

We’re dedicated to minimizing out-of-pocket expenses, striving to make your Code Platoon education nearly cost-free. Our in-person programs are GI Bill®-approved, and our Full-stack Software Engineering courses qualify for VR&E benefits. You can also take advantage of our wide array of full and partial scholarships tailored to support your transition into the tech industry. Our average scholarship covers 90% of tuition.

Great Jobs in Tech Await our Graduates

Armed with valuable skills from our career services program and extensive industry networks, our graduates seamlessly transition into software engineering careers. The average starting salary of $85,000 reflects the success of our approach. Join us for a direct path to employment and a prosperous future in tech. Your journey to a fulfilling career begins at Code Platoon.

Support the Journey from Service to Success

Your tax-deductible donations power our tech training programs for Veterans and military spouses, creating opportunities for meaningful careers in software engineering. Join us in making a lasting impact—explore donation options now and empower Veterans through education.

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Fast-Track Your Coding Career with QuickPass!

Accelerate your software engineering journey with our intensive three-week Summer 2024 QuickPass program from August 19 to September 6. Learn coding fundamentals, navigate the application process, and secure your spot in a future Code Platoon cohort. Gain expert guidance from our instructors and enrollment team. Enroll by August 18 to jumpstart your tech career—seats are limited!

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HANDS-ON CURRICULUM

Our curriculum covers everything our students need to know to be Full-stack Software Engineers or DevOps Engineers. From languages to frameworks to industry best practices, our students dive deep into the programming tools of the industry.

APPRENTICESHIPS AFTER GRADUATION

Students participating in our Immersive programs are eligible for apprenticeships with our corporate partners after graduation.

$16.5k

average awarded scholarship

74%

of graduates employed within 180 days of completing their programs

$85k

median starting salary of graduates after completing their programs

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FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Code Platoon offers a wide array of full and partial scholarships for Veterans, Servicemembers using SkillBridge, and military spouses, including affinity scholarships for Black, Hispanic, women, and transgender Veterans and military spouses.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR OUR UPCOMING FULL-STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BOOTCAMPS!

The next 15-week Immersive Bootcamp, Zulu Platoon, is scheduled for February 3 – May 16, 2025. The application deadline is November 24, 2024. Zulu Platoon will be available for In-person students at our Chicago campus or by live remote instruction.

One reason why I chose to apply for Code Platoon is because it’s exclusively for veterans. I feel that being around people from a similar background, who are working towards the same goals, will prove more beneficial to the process.

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The dedication required to complete this intensive program is absolutely worth it. I learned so much over the course of the program. The experience and confidence that comes from coding and building software every day is empowering.

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In the 14 weeks of study, I acquired a greater depth of knowledge in Software Development than I could have attained in over a year of studying on my own. The quality of instruction and depth of understanding gained in each area is unparalleled.

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I just completed Code Platoon with the Bravo cohort. It was a great opportunity and I could not have asked for more. Jon is a great teacher and all of the TAs were very helpful/knowledgeable. It is a great way to get your foot in the door of the tech world.

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Code Platoon devotion to the veteran community is unprecedented. The lead instructor, Jon, is uniquely qualified to get veterans into the tech community. He cares about the students and is a real fan of the technologies he teaches.

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Take all of that and add a generous tuition-assistance program coupled with companies willing to grant internship slots to new graduates, and you have a package that is unmatched by any other boot camp.

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If you are a Veteran and are looking at Developer Bootcamps, Code Platoon is the best choice by far. I went from an under employed Veteran with no idea what I was going to do to a software engineer at an awesome company, in less than a year.

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I was covered roughly 80% [$10,000 veteran’s scholarship] of the $13,000 tuition and Code Platoon offered the second [full] scholarship for women in tech. I loved how it was well-mixed with the programming knowledge and soft skills such as resume building and interview practice.

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NEWS

VA Educational Benefits

FREE INTRO TO CODING PREP COURSE

Code Platoon requires applicants to pass our admissions coding challenges before being accepted to our programs. Beginners can learn essential JavaScript and problem-solving skills via our free, self-paced Intro to Coding course.

NAVIGATING VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

Students who attend in-person at our Chicago classroom may be able to use GI Bill or VR&E benefits. Students who attend remotely may be eligible for VR&E benefits.

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SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICEMEMBERS

Code Platoon provides transitioning Servicemembers the opportunity to develop in-demand job skills while still serving. Our team is available to help with securing command approval.

UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES

Full-stack Software Engineering: Immersive

Zulu Platoon: February 3 – May 16, 2025.
Application Deadline: November 24, 2024

Avenger Platoon: June 2 –  September 12, 2025.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2025

Full-stack Software Engineering: Evening & Weekend

Evening & Weekend Hotel Platoon: April 7, 2025 – October 18, 2025.
Application Deadline: February 16, 2025.

DevOps and Cloud Engineering: Evening & Weekend

DevOps Evening & Weekend Charlie Platoon: November 6, 2024 – May 17, 2025.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024.

GET STARTED WITH CODE PLATOON

Ready to start your journey? We’re currently accepting applications for our next cohort!  Seating is limited.

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