Full payment obligation
Compare the maximum amount under upfront, instalment, deferred-payment or income-share terms—not only the advertised deposit.
Two-programme worksheet
Enter comparable cost and time assumptions
Convert both offers into the same planning currency using one dated FX source. Blank optional money values count as zero.
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Comparison result
Cost and time—not a provider ranking
Payback is a scenario, not ROI proof. It uses the same user-entered after-tax income increase for both programmes. Neither employment nor an income increase is assumed when that field is blank.
Contract and outcome checks
Questions to answer before paying or signing
Time commitment
Confirm live sessions, assignments, time zone, attendance rules and whether the advertised duration includes career support.
Refund and exit terms
Check cooling-off periods, deferral, withdrawal, missed-payment consequences and what happens if the provider changes the cohort.
Outcome evidence
Treat placement and salary claims as provider marketing until the cohort, denominator, role type and measurement method are clear.
FAQ
Coding bootcamp comparison questions
Why are there no named “top bootcamps”?
A provider catalogue becomes misleading when fees, cohorts, formats and outcomes change. This worksheet compares the current offers you source.
What if the two offers use different currencies?
Convert every amount into the selected planning currency using the same dated FX source, then record the date above.
Should an ISA be entered as zero tuition?
No. Enter the total payment obligation you reasonably expect under the contract, and inspect the cap, income threshold, payment term and exit conditions.
Does the lower decision cost mean the programme is better?
No. It is one comparison dimension. Curriculum quality, instruction, support, accessibility, contract risk and verified outcomes still require judgment.