Codesmith

Codesmith is a Los Angeles-based technology school specializing in software engineering and artificial intelligence.

Codesmith was founded by Will Sentance, Alex Zai, and Chad Troutwine in 2015.¹²³

Codesmith's curriculum was inspired by the Socratic method employed at Oxford University and features both conceptual learning and practice-based methods such as pair programming.²³⁴ Codesmith offers training in JavaScript, React, and Node.js.⁵ Codesmith also offers a Minorities in Tech Mentorship Group for underprivileged groups.⁶

The company was initially based in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Playa Vista.²

In 2016, Codesmith started offering on-site programs in New York and Los Angeles, alongside remote programs for both campuses.²³⁷. In 2024, Codesmith pivoted to remote-only learning and shut down their in-person programs along with cutting back remote offerings, citing market factors.

Codesmith's offerings include its part-time and full-time software engineering immersive programs.⁸⁹ In addition, Codesmith provides free public resources, including workshops and lectures, which prospective students often use to prepare for the application and technical interview process.¹⁸

In 2026, Codesmith was ranked #6 by Forbes Advisor among online IT bootcamps, which highlighted the program’s scholarship opportunities.¹⁰

Codesmith announced in January 2026 that, in partnership with Lantec, they were selected as one of the initial bidders to help develop AI engineering training for the United States Department of the Treasury. The blanket purchase agreement is valued from $0 to $118 million over five years.¹¹ While Codesmith was originally announced as one of two awardees, three additional vendors were subsequently added to the agreement, with plans to onboard more bidders in the future.¹²