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Thinkful (Chegg)

Online Bootcamp · Online · mentor-led · 5-6 months
B-

Good (B-) — Career Trajectory Grade

Thinkful was acquired by Chegg 2019 and operates as part of Chegg's career-skills portfolio. Strong on flexible online format; cohort outcomes have varied during Chegg ownership transitions. Chegg's broader regulatory issues (FTC settlement, contract-cheating lawsuits) create reputation risk for Thinkful-affiliated programs.

74
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Placement Outcomes
B-
Curriculum Currency
B-
Instructor Quality
B-
Cost Transparency
B-
Career Services
B-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2012
  • Chegg acquisition 2019
  • Chegg's reputation issues affect brand
  • Multi-track online format

/ Best for

Career switchers seeking flexible online format; cost-conscious learners.

/ Watch out for

Chegg parent company has had multi-year regulatory and reputation issues. Brand association produces downstream risk.