Ada Developers Academy
Cohort-based software developer training
A nonprofit committed to building a high-quality pipeline to careers in tech by removing barriers and cultivating community.
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For students
It’s your journey into tech
Join a tuition-free, cohort-based coding school prioritizing community over competition for an immersive learning experience where you develop your coding skills.
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For companies
Today & Tomorrow’s Talent
When you host an Ada intern or hire a graduate, you gain agile, collaborative developers who bring fresh perspectives to your engineering team. Join the companies building boldly.
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For supporters
Invest in Proven Impact
Your gift keeps all of Ada Developer Academy’s programs tuition-free, removing barriers so that Adies can access the skills, experience, and community they need to build careers in tech.
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13+
Years of cohort-based learning
1200+
Graduates
201%
Avg post-grad salary change
96%
Graduation rate
Adie voices
A community of technologists
Sahana (she/her)
Winter 2018“I was very amazed not just by how much people cared but by how special each and every single person in my cohort was.”
Deirdre (she/her)
Winter 2017“You’re building things that don’t exist… and they do a really great job of forcing you to constantly figure things out on your own.”
Lauren (they/them)
Fall 2016“It takes creativity to be a software engineer, it takes problem solving, it takes tenacity, communication skills… so having a really diverse team is incredibly beneficial.”
Katrina (she/her)
Summer 2019“Without everyone kind of rooting for you throughout I don’t think I would have been able to transition into a field that’s really hard to break into.”
Angela (she/her)
Winter 2019“I have a large pool of people that I can rely on and seek help from and also help mentor… making sure we continue the process of showing up and being seen.”
Stephanie (she/her)
Winter 2020“I’ve got lots of technical chops now… I never thought that someone like me who has a background that’s not in technology could feel so accepted. It has absolutely changed my life.”
