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TripleTen programs
What is TripleTen?
TripleTen is a professional education platform that teaches the tech and AI skills employers hire for today. Its online, part-time programs are split into two tracks: tech programs for complete beginners and advanced programs for tech professionals.
Is TripleTen a bootcamp?
TripleTen moved past the bootcamp model in 2026 and is now a professional education platform. The programs for complete beginners still use an intensive, project-based format that takes you from zero to a job-ready portfolio. The programs for tech professionals are built for engineers who keep their background and grow into an AI role.
How does TripleTen work?
TripleTen programs are fully online and part-time. You study on your own schedule on the TripleTen learning platform, and project deadlines keep you on track. Many projects also use industry tools such as GitHub, Power BI, and n8n.
What programs does TripleTen offer?
TripleTen offers seven programs in two tracks:
Tech programs for complete beginners
- AI Automation: connect AI tools to business systems and build agents and automations that take routine work off a team's plate.
- AI Software Engineering: build and deploy full-stack web apps with AI coding assistants.
- Cybersecurity: secure networks, respond to incidents, and graduate with the CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Data Analytics: clean and analyze data with SQL and Python, build dashboards in Power BI, and turn the results into recommendations a business can act on.
- Quality Assurance (QA): test web apps, APIs, and mobile apps, and automate tests with Python and Selenium.
Advanced programs for tech professionals
- AI Systems Engineering: build and run production AI systems on top of your backend, cloud, or platform experience.
- AI & Machine Learning: build, fine-tune, and deploy ML models, LLM applications, and agents.
Do I need any prior experience or tech background to join TripleTen?
It depends on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: no experience needed. 80% of TripleTen students start without a tech background.
- Programs for tech professionals: 2+ years of recent hands-on production experience as a software, data, DevOps, QA, or platform engineer.
Do I need a STEM degree before enrolling in a program?
No. None of the programs requires a degree, and 61% of TripleTen students don't have a bachelor's degree.
How hard are the TripleTen programs?
TripleTen programs take steady work, but each one starts from what you already know and adds skills project by project. The weekly load depends on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: 15–20 hours a week, starting from zero, with a project deadline at the end of each two-week sprint.
- Programs for tech professionals: 10–20 hours a week. Projects get more independent as you go: the first comes with structured inputs and hints, the last with only a business request.
Does TripleTen have an admissions process?
Every program starts with a call with an admissions advisor. Beyond that, admission depends on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: no tests or prerequisites.
- Programs for tech professionals: a 3-minute skills audit (AI Systems Engineering, AI & Machine Learning) and a call that turns the results into your study plan.
What tools, software, and programming languages will I learn?
Each program teaches the tools listed in job postings for its target roles. For example:
- AI Automation: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Nebius Token Factory, Zapier, Make.com, n8n, UiPath, APIs, and webhooks.
- AI Software Engineering: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Docker, AWS, and GitHub Copilot.
- Cybersecurity: SIEM, Splunk, MITRE ATT&CK, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing tools.
- Data Analytics: Google Sheets, Excel, SQL, Python, pandas, Jupyter Notebook, Power BI, Tableau, and scikit-learn.
- Quality Assurance: Postman, SQL, Chrome DevTools, Android Studio, Python, and Selenium.
- AI Systems Engineering: Kubernetes, Terraform/OpenTofu, Kafka, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, LangGraph, vLLM, and RAG with pgvector.
- AI & Machine Learning: PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, FastAPI, MLflow, and AWS.
Will I earn a certificate?
Yes. Every graduate receives a TripleTen certificate of completion to add to their résumé and LinkedIn profile. Cybersecurity graduates also earn the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Is TripleTen accredited?
TripleTen is licensed by the Wyoming Department of Education and registered in California as an out-of-state institution. TripleTen doesn't grant degrees.
How do I know which profession is right for me?
Start from the experience you already have:
- New to tech: take the free career quiz to compare AI Automation, AI Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and QA.
- 2+ years in production engineering: take the skills audit for AI Systems Engineering or AI & Machine Learning to see your gaps.
- Not sure yet? Book a free call to talk through your goals with an advisor.
How long does a TripleTen program take?
Most TripleTen programs take 4–7 months part-time. The programs for tech professionals adjust to your pace:
- AI Automation: 4 months
- AI Software Engineering: 7 months
- Cybersecurity: 7 months
- Data Analytics: 4 months
- Quality Assurance: 5 months
- AI Systems Engineering: 22 weeks at 15–20 hours a week, or about 8 months at 10 hours a week
- AI & Machine Learning: 20 weeks at 20 hours a week, longer at fewer hours
How much does a TripleTen program cost?
TripleTen programs cost $4,935-$12,600 when you pay upfront. Loans and monthly plans raise the total. Your admissions advisor shares current promotions on your call.
Is learning with TripleTen worth it?
TripleTen is worth it if you want a structured route into a tech or AI role. According to the Student Achievement Highlights 2026, graduates average a $16,300 salary increase over their previous jobs.
Do I have to quit my job to join a TripleTen program?
No. All TripleTen programs are part-time and built around a full-time job: 77% of students study while working full-time.
What are the key differences between TripleTen programs and other online programs?
TripleTen programs differ from other online programs in three ways:
- AI in every program: you learn high-demand AI skills and use AI tools as part of the job.
- Learning by doing the job: every program is built around projects that working professionals review and that go into your portfolio.
- Career support included: career coaching, mock interviews, and job-search support are part of every program.
Students in the programs for complete beginners can also join an Industry Experience project, a team project for a partner company, so you graduate with work you can show employers.
What makes TripleTen a trusted program?
TripleTen holds a 4.8/5 rating across 2,500+ reviews and ranks among the top 3 online bootcamps by Course Report. It works with academic partners Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and UNM Continuing Education and is part of Nebius Group, a global leader in AI infrastructure.
What do people say about TripleTen in reviews?
In their reviews, TripleTen graduates highlight the supportive community, instructors who work in tech today, and projects that go into their portfolios. Grads who switched careers from non-tech backgrounds also mention responsive coaching and the flexibility to study while working full-time. Read stories from TripleTen graduates who moved into tech and AI roles.
How do I apply to a TripleTen program?
To apply to TripleTen, follow these steps:
- Choose your program and submit the sign-up form.
- For a program for tech professionals, take the 3-minute skills audit.
- Book a free call with an admissions advisor, who walks you through the curriculum, schedule, and payment options and helps you enroll.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Book a call with an admissions advisor, email support@tripleten.com, or call +1 (800) 736-4461.
Learning process
How many projects will I do?
The number of projects depends on the program:
- AI Automation: 6 projects plus a capstone, from a prompt-engineering business case to an RPA bot
- AI Software Engineering: 4 projects, from a web app to a full-stack MERN app and your portfolio site
- Cybersecurity: 13 projects, plus the CompTIA Security+ exam
- Data Analytics: 6 projects plus a final project, from spreadsheet analysis to predictive models and stakeholder dashboards
- Quality Assurance: 9 projects testing web apps, APIs, databases, and mobile apps
- AI Systems Engineering: 5 projects that extend one production system
- AI & Machine Learning: 5 projects that ship as features of one AI product
On top of course work, students in the programs for complete beginners can join an Industry Experience project for a partner company. Learn more on the Industry Experience page.
What learning support do you offer during the program?
Every student gets a support team of instructors, learning coaches, career coaches, and tech support, plus the TripleTen Community of fellow students. Between sessions, Dot, the TripleTen AI assistant, gives hints and explains concepts 24/7.
How often does TripleTen update its curriculum?
TripleTen reviews its curriculum every two months and updates it to match what employers list in job postings. Each update adds the AI tools and workflows the target roles use, along with how to check AI output and use it responsibly.
When do I have live classes?
TripleTen has no lectures at fixed class hours. Live sessions depend on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: workshops and group office hours with instructors.
- Programs for tech professionals: group office hours on evenings and weekends and a live review for every project.
Are there 1:1 meetings with instructors?
Yes. In the programs for complete beginners, you can request a 1:1 session with an instructor. In the programs for tech professionals, you get an optional 30-minute 1:1 every week and a 1:1 check-in before each project review.
What is a project review?
A project review is a check of your project by working professionals. You get detailed feedback before you move to the next project. The format depends on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: you submit a project at the end of each two-week sprint and get written feedback within 24 hours.
- Programs for tech professionals: automated tests, a reviewer, and your instructor check your code, then you present it in a 60-minute live review with working engineers. Retakes are unlimited.
Will I get work experience during the program?
Yes. It depends on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: you can join an Industry Experience project, a team project for a TripleTen partner company. You add it to your portfolio and LinkedIn profile, get feedback from the partner, and may earn a reference for future employers.
- Programs for tech professionals: optional partner-company projects are available but not guaranteed.
What happens if I fall behind?
Ask your learning coach or instructor for an extension or extra support. In AI Software Engineering, you can extend deadlines by up to 12 weeks in total.
What equipment will I need to start my program?
You need a computer and a stable internet connection.
Career services
What career services are included at TripleTen?
Career support is included in every TripleTen program, and its format depends on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: after graduation, a 6-week Career Sprint on your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and job-search strategy, then an Active Job Search Period on the TripleTen job-search platform with a career coach.
- Programs for tech professionals: career coaching from the start of the program, résumé and LinkedIn repositioning, and debriefs after employer interviews.
Is there an additional fee for career services?
No. All career and job-search support is included in your tuition.
Will I receive personalized career coaching?
Yes. A career coach with recruiting and hiring experience guides your job search. The format depends on the program track: small groups and at least two live career activities a month for complete beginners, and 1:1 sessions for tech professionals.
How do mock interviews work?
TripleTen mock interviews follow real technical and behavioral interview formats and end with feedback on your answers. In the programs for complete beginners, you get unlimited AI mock interview practice, then a live mock interview with your coach once you reach an employer's interview stage. In the programs for tech professionals, you get up to three behavioral and recruiter mocks and up to three technical mocks with working engineers.
How long after graduation are career services available? What's included?
The length of career support after graduation depends on the program track:
- Programs for complete beginners: up to 10 months of job-search support for eligible graduates who actively search.
- Programs for tech professionals: up to 3 months of career support.
All graduates also get:
- Lifelong access to program updates, so you can keep your skills current
- The alumni community, where graduates share job openings, insights, and support throughout their careers
- Three alumni career sessions a year, for help in a new role or with a new job search
What career opportunities can I expect after completing TripleTen training?
Your target roles depend on the program you finish:
- AI Automation: AI Automation Specialist, AI Integration Specialist, AI Operations Specialist.
- AI Software Engineering: Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Front-End Developer.
- Cybersecurity: SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Incident Responder.
- Data Analytics: Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Operations Analyst.
- Quality Assurance: QA Engineer, QA Analyst, QA Automation Engineer.
- Programs for tech professionals: AI Platform Engineer, AI Infrastructure Engineer, AI Architect, Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, MLOps Engineer, LLM Engineer.
TripleTen graduates also work outside IT: 25% are in IT, and the rest are in manufacturing and engineering (12%), finance and banking (11%), retail and e-commerce (10%), healthcare (10%), the public and non-profit sector (8%), and other industries.
How many of TripleTen's graduates get jobs they trained for?
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of TripleTen graduates were hired within 10 months of graduation, and 88% of the 2024 graduates who were hired were still in that role a year later. See the full data in the Student Achievement Highlights.
How long does it take to find a job after graduating?
Your timeline depends on your background, location, and job search. TripleTen tracks hiring within 10 months of graduation and publishes the results in the Student Achievement Highlights.
Tuition
What are TripleTen's payment options?
TripleTen offers five ways to pay:
- Upfront: the lowest total price.
- 2 or 4 payments: the same total as upfront, with no credit check.
- Student loan from Climb Credit or Edly: $0 today, with interest and fees.
- Monthly plan with Lumion: a deposit, then 6–24 monthly payments at 0% interest, with no credit check.
- Employer-paid tuition: direct payment, partial payment, or reimbursement.
Compare the numbers in our guide or on the payment options page.
Can I get a loan for my TripleTen program?
Yes. TripleTen works with private lenders Climb Credit and Edly. Fortify is also available for the programs for complete beginners. The application runs a soft credit check that doesn't affect your score. Climb Credit offers fixed monthly payments or smaller interest-only payments while you study. Edly offers an income-based loan starting at $30 a month while you study. If you're declined, you can reapply with a co-borrower or choose the monthly plan, which has no credit check.
Can I use FAFSA or federal student aid for TripleTen?
No. TripleTen programs aren't eligible for federal student aid, so FAFSA grants and federal student loans don't apply. You can use a private loan, the monthly plan, split payments, or employer funding instead.
What is TripleTen's refund policy?
TripleTen gives a full refund if you withdraw within 14 days of your cohort's start date. After that, tuition isn't refundable. In the same 14 days, you can also switch from a loan or monthly plan to upfront or split payments. See the Terms of Use for full details.
Does TripleTen offer a money-back guarantee if I don't get a job?
Yes, for the programs for complete beginners: AI Automation, AI Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Quality Assurance. Get your tuition back if you're not hired within 10 months. To qualify, you need to:
- Complete the program, including the Career Sprint and the Active Job Search Period
- Follow the job-search roadmap with your career coach
- Meet the weekly application and networking minimums
- Meet the eligibility requirements, including US residency, work authorization, and age






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