Frequently Asked Questions

We are looking for a wide range of people. Our bootcamp program benefits anyone from a college graduate with programming experience to someone from a completely different industry with no experience. We teach you everything from the ground up, so you don’t need to worry about the details. We are simply looking for driven, determined and passionate people looking to make a change in their lives.

If you have prior experience, then that is a plus. If not, and you are willing to work hard and put in the time, you can still succeed since we teach you everything from the ground up.

Absolutely! Technology moves quickly, and the languages and methods you will learn are the latest and most sought after by employers.

We accept all US citizens and  foreign students.

You must be at least 18 years old to attend.

The application process typically takes about one working week as long as you are able to complete all of the required steps on time.

When we first built the Skill Distillery bootcamp program, we surveyed potential employers to determine what skills they most desire when hiring junior developers. The results pointed to HTML/CSS/JavaScript for the front end and Java for the back end. Since our ultimate responsibility to our students is to make them marketable to employers, we chose not to take the easy path of Ruby on Rails, but rather we spend the extra time to teach our students Java full stack.

For our full-time bootcamp. Think of your Skill Distillery coursework as a full-time job with additional weekend assignments.

 The part-time program meets a few evenings per week and Saturday mornings. There is additional outside of class assignments.

Prior to starting at Skill Distillery, you will be required to complete 40-60 hours of pre-class assignments to ensure that you are up to speed on some basics before the first day of class.

After years of experience, we have found that the best way to learn programming is by doing it. Therefore, while classroom-style lecture is an important part of the course, the majority of the time consists of hands-on programming, lab work and projects.

Classes are not held on the following days:

• New Years Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Week

Yes.  We offer an in-person option for our full-time offerings. Check the apply page for in-person dates.

In person classes are held at the Guild, 3435 S. Inca St. Suite C, Englewood, Colorado 80110

Corporate HQ: 8480 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Of course! The typical training day for our full-time bootcamp consists of short lectures lots of hands-on programming, individual as well as group projects, and of course plain old break time. In addition, expect study sessions, guest speakers and other activities to get away from the grind.

Full-Time Program

Yes, all students are responsible for securing a MacBook Pro to use in class for the duration of the program. Your MacBook Pro should have a minimum of 8 GB RAM (16 GB  is recommended) with 256 GB storage at a minimum. Generally, a MacBook Pro that is 3 years old or newer will be fine. The M2 or M3  MacBook Air or later will also work.

We require Macs because they provide a built-in Linux environment. Students learn Linux shell commands from day 1. There is a lot to learn in a short period of time and using a standardize platform avoids time wasting configuration issue. While we are not trying to promote Apple, because of the cost of their laptops, we have found that for learning full-stack programming it can't be beat. 

Apple sells refurbished laptops in the $1,000 range with the same warranty as a new one. Best Buy and Walmart also sell refurbished macs and  have warranties that can be purchased. The discount Apple offers schools is not significant so we did not sign up for that program. 

Part-Time Program

Yes. a MacBook Pro or Windows computer can be used for the Part-Time program.  A Windows computer/laptop running Windows 10 or later and built in the last 3 years will work.  16GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage is recommended.

Full-time course hours are: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 6: 00 pm (MT)

Part-time classes are held 5:30 to 9:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 to 12:30 pm

We have found that smaller class sizes allow for a better learning experience. By limiting enrollments, we can provide you with the individual attention, assistance, and support you need to succeed. Our average class size is 20 students.

We do not guarantee a job. You will receive solid training in the most sought-after technologies to prepare you for a long-term career.

In the program, you will learn the skills necessary to get a job. There are several job preparation workshops held during the program. Some of the topics are: resume writing, LinkedIn, interview skills, and how to perform an effective job search. The workshops teach you the skills needed to not only get your first programming job but successive jobs down the road. Our students attend from across the country, and we are here to assist with your job search whether it is local or nationwide.