Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Where can I find more information about Eleven Fifty?

Prospective students and military veterans can learn more about Eleven Fifty by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions resource. You’ll find information about qualification requirements, curriculum, necessary equipment, and more. If you still have questions, use our website chat feature, fill out our contact form, or call us at 1-855-925-1150.

Does Eleven Fifty offer any free courses?

Yes; Eleven Fifty has several free introductory courses including coding, cybersecurity, and HTML & CSS for beginners. Our intro classes are all streamed online and available to all prospective students and former service members thinking about joining a full-time course.

What job opportunities are available after graduation?

For Eleven Fifty grads, job opportunities are diverse: if you complete our coding bootcamp, you could become a software developer, full-stack developer, or a designer. Students who complete a cybersecurity bootcamp can pursue careers to become an information security analyst, incident response analyst, or a SOC analyst.

Does Eleven Fifty offer scholarships?

Along with GI Bill benefits, about 99% of Eleven Fifty students are on some form of financial assistance, ranging from $10,000 scholarships to financial aid loans. Visit our Financial Solutions page for more information and to see if you qualify for assistance.

Does Eleven Fifty offer finance options?

Financing options are available through Eleven Fifty to help lighten the load of tuition costs. We’ve partnered with student loan providers to make it easy for you to begin your journey into tech. If you need guidance on your options, our admissions advisors are happy to assist you.

Can complete beginners apply?

Yes, complete beginners can apply. Entry into the immersive coding and cybersecurity programs is application-based. Typing and basic computer skills are necessary, and admissions counselors will also determine your logic and problem-solving aptitude. Some technical knowledge will give you an advantage, but it’s not necessary to be accepted into the program.

How long does the admissions process take?

The Eleven Fifty admissions process begins with an online application, or you can schedule a virtual meeting with an admissions advisor. The admissions timeline varies depending on the program; here’s how to get started.

Does Eleven Fifty offer in-person classes, online, or both?

Due to COVID-19, Eleven Fifty’s full-time coding courses are all being held online. Under normal circumstances, we hold all of our full-time and part-time classes at both our Indianapolis and Fishers campuses and online.

How long does a coding bootcamp take?

Eleven Fifty’s coding and cybersecurity bootcamps are 12-week courses. Classes will be held online from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

How old do I need to be to attend Eleven Fifty Academy?

To attend Eleven Fifty Academy’s bootcamps, students must be at least 18 years of age. However, there is not an age requirement to attend our Free Intro classes.

Do you offer classes outside of Fishers/Indianapolis?

Yes, currently we also offer online classes that you can take.

Cost Questions

Do I have to quit my job?

Our new part-time 24 week program is offered so many students can still work while attending school. Classes are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays.

What is the cancellation policy for my class?

If you are joining us for our longer (12/24-week, etc.) program, please refer to the cancellation policy.

Occasionally, we miss the mark and don’t have the required number of registrations needed to hold a class. If this is the case for your class, we will notify you two weeks prior to the start of class and we will issue a full refund.

What are my financial options?

Through our partnership with SkillsFund, Climb, and Meritize. Eleven Fifty Academy is pleased to offer students the opportunity to finance their course tuition. For more information, please see our financial solutions.

At times, we have partners who generously donate scholarships or award us grant funding. When applying to our program, your application will be evaluated for possible consideration for these funding sources.

What is the cost of a class at Eleven Fifty Academy?

The cost of our courses varies based on a few factors. Reasons taken into account include location, length of course, course of study, and start date.

For more information about the cost of our programs, meet with an Admission Coach. Our team can help you understand costs, as well as cover financing and scholarship options.

Experience/Qualification Questions

What certification will I have after completing Eleven Fifty Academy?

We teach open-source language stacks in our courses. There are no nationally recognized certifications that guarantee you are certified as a software developer. In this industry, the work you produce and the skills you exhibit set you up for job opportunities. Employers are looking for people who can produce work and after completing your course at Eleven Fifty you will have a portfolio full of work to show potential employers.

What is the classroom experience like?

We take great pride in creating a learning experience that is focused on you. We have standing desks, ergonomic chairs, whiteboard desktops, and employer-reviewed curriculum.Days are typically started off with review of the previous days’ material. Later, hands-on challenges are done to further reiterate those materials. Days usually end with time to work on projects and more review.

What are the qualifications and expertise of the current instructors?

Our instructors at Eleven Fifty Academy are a combination of full-time staff and contract experts from the field. All of our instructors have a mix of experience, certifications, and pedagogue training in their area(s) of expertise.

Is coding experience required to attend bootcamps?

While no coding experience is required for our immersive learning programs, we will gauge your typing and basic computer skills as well as logic and problem-solving aptitude to make sure you have what you need to be successful in the classroom and beyond your time at Eleven Fifty Academy.

How do I qualify for a class?

Entry into our immersive coding and cybersecurity programs is application-based. We consider your typing and basic computer skills as well as your logic and problem-solving aptitude as part of qualifications for the program.

Curriculum/Equipment Questions

How much homework can I expect?

With the acceleration of the program, spending time in the evening revisiting, reviewing, and writing code is expected. While this time can vary per student and skill level, the consensus from former students is, on average, 2 hours a night and 5-10 hours on the weekend.

What material should I study to best prepare for the class?

We, at Eleven Fifty Academy, are focused on maximizing your learning experience while you are with us. This means there might be times where you need to do a bit of preparation. And, other times, being well-rested is the best preparation possible. For each specific class or workshop, check the course description for any prerequisites for your class.

Joining us for a 12 or 24-week immersive program? You will receive preparation work when you enroll. This preparation work is due at Orientation, which is approximately 1 week prior to the start of a class.

In the meanwhile, here are some of our favorite online coding resources to check out:
freecodecamp.com
codecademy.com

What equipment will I need for my class?

For our immersive programs, preparing your laptop is one of the best ways to prepare for class. In order to arm you for success, below are our minimum requirement for your laptop. Given that you will need your laptop for class work and in the evenings for homework, you will need a laptop rather than a desktop. It is also recommended by our previous students that a mouse and mouse pad are valuable (though not required) as well.

‍General Eleven Fifty Academy System requirements:

- Access to high-speed internet (15 Mbps+ up and down), but you’ll need more if you’re sharing your connection with others
- Latest version of Firefox or Chrome web browser
You will want to clean off unneeded files before class to maximize your laptop performance during class and prevent interruptions due to lack of space
- Chromebooks will not work for our courses
- A 13 inch or larger screen is recommended. Multiple monitors are helpful.
- A computer microphone and camera are required so you can communicate with your instructors and classmates.

‍If you have a Windows laptop, here is what you will need to be successful:

- At least 8 gigs of RAM (more is better)
- At least 256 gigs of hard drive space (100 gigs or more free)
- Intel i5 or greater (i7 is preferred) / AMD a10-7800 or greater
- Windows version 10 or newer.

‍If you have a Mac computer, here is what you will need to be successful:
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- 2017 MacBook (Air or Pro) or newer
- At least 256 gigs of hard drive space (100 gigs or more free)
- More to bootcamp for the Software Development course
- Latest MacOS X (Big Sur or newer)
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‍If you have a question or concern about your laptop, feel free to reach out to learning@elevenfifty.org and one of our instructional staff members will help out!

How is the curriculum determined for my class?

On a quarterly basis, we review our curriculum with our employer partners and advisory board. Our curriculum is crafted to align with the exact talent needed in the local tech community.

Does Eleven Fifty Academy offer night or part-time classes?

Yes! We offer part-time programs. The program is held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and 1 – 2 Saturday’s a month from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our part-time programs last a total of 24 weeks.

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