About Arkansas Coding Academy

Whether you need to hire technical talent or are looking to reskill yourself, Arkansas Coding Academy is here for you!

Shaping the Future of Tech

Arkansas Coding Academy has been shaping the future of tech since 2016. Founded to bridge the IT skills gap identified by Arkansas Governor Hutchinson’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Computer Science Education, we offer market-driven technical training taught by industry experts.

Our Mission

Arkansas Coding Academy provides expert-led, in-demand technology training to fuel a diverse, career-ready workforce in Arkansas.

Our Values

Guiding Students Toward a Rewarding Career in Tech

Arkansas Coding Academy teaches the technical skills companies are looking for.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to upskill or someone completely new to coding, we’re here to guide you on your path to a rewarding career in tech. With a high success rate in job placements, you can have confidence that we’ll provide you with the skills, tools, and resources you need to secure your dream job in software development.

Student engaging in a Zoom class for Intro to Web Development.

Market-Driven Curriculum

We hire experts in the industry to teach our coding courses, and we work with Arkansas companies to ensure our course curriculum aligns with market demands. Our instructors are actively working in the tech industry, constantly learning and innovating their curriculum to ensure that you learn computer programming skills that employers are currently looking for and are able to apply them quickly in your new career.

Two Intro to Web Development students working on classwork together.

Fully Virtual Programs

Each of our courses is fully virtual and held at convenient times in the evenings, so students from anywhere in the United States can learn programming skills, even with a family or a full-time job.

An Intro to Web Development student working on code in class.

Diversity and Inclusion

Students from all walks of life come to our program with the shared goal of building a new future. We are passionate about helping students across the U.S. learn new skills and advance their careers.

An Arkansas Coding Academy instructor talking to his Intro to Web Development students from his desk.

Career Development & Networking

We work with our students on resume writing, online profiles, interviews, and more to help them prepare for a new career. Our program ensures students develop technical and soft skills and build a network to launch a successful career in tech.

Arkansas Coding Academy student sitting in a classroom, working on her Intro to Web Development Course.

Payment Plans

We offer payment plan options for our students, ensuring that financial considerations don’t hinder their pursuit of a rewarding career in tech.

How We Fuel a Career-Ready Workforce

Arkansas Coding Academy is a coding boot camp that provides expert-led training on in-demand technical skills. This fuels a diverse, career-ready workforce right here in Arkansas. 

This is how we fulfill our mission:

Our Team

Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board consists of professionals in IT, government, and education fields. These professionals provide valuable input and guidance to our program to ensure our students stand out from the crowd.

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Josh Smith

CEO, Metova

The headshot of Dr. Stephen Addison, a professor at ARCA.

Stephen Addison, PhD

Professor and Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas

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Sandra Swindle

Global Chief Operating Officer, Merkle / CXM

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Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D.

Managing Partner, Cadron Capital Partners

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Kenny Kinley

President & CEO, Edafio Technology Partners

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Grace Rains

Executive Director, Conductor

A headshot of Josh Smith, the CEO of Metova.

Josh Smith

CEO, Metova

The headshot of Dr. Stephen Addison, a professor at ARCA.

Stephen Addison, PhD

Professor and Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas

A headshot of Sandra Swindle, the Global Chief Operating Officer of Merkle.

Sandra Swindle

Global Chief Operating Officer, Merkle / CXM

A headshot of Jeff Standridge, a managing partner at Cadron Capital Partners.

Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D.

Managing Partner, Cadron Capital Partners

A headshot of Kenny Kinley, the president and CEO of Ascend Technologies.

Kenny Kinley

President & CEO, Edafio Technology Partners

A headshot of Grace Rains, the Executive Director of Conductor.

Grace Rains

Executive Director, Conductor

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Michael B. Hargis, Ph.D.

Dean and Professor of Management, College of Business, University of Central Arkansas

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Shaneil Ealy, Ed.D., CPP

Associate Vice President, Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, University of Central Arkansas

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GB Cazes

Founder & CEO, Emory Solutions LLC

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Cody Waits

Director, Office of Skills Development, Arkansas Department of Commerce

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Sonny Bradley

Vice President, Acxiom

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Bill Yoder

Executive Director, Arkansas Center for Data Sciences

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Corey Parks, MBA, PCED

Vice President of Economic Development, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

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Jay Callaway

Vice President of Branded Communications, First Orion

Staff

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Alison Wish

Director

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Kaitlyn Sullivan

Technical Program Specialist

Dee Shepherd

Student Experience Coordinator

Leslie Coger

Fiscal Support and Office Manager

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Lizzy Beck

Marketing Intern

Instructors

A headshot of Cameron Carper, a web development instructor.

Cameron Carper

Full-Stack Web Development Instructor

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Daniel Lazenby

Full-Stack Web Development Instructor

A headshot of Jack Mulhollan, the instructor of Full-Stack Web Development at ARCA.

Jack Mulhollan

Full-Stack Web Development Instructor

Joseph Jackson, the Web Development Instructor at Arkansas Coding Academy, posing for a headshot.

Joseph Jackson

Full-Stack Web Development Instructor

Headshot of Derrick Carruth, the Technical Bootcamp Instructor at ARCA.

Derrick Carruth

Technical Bootcamp Instructor

Zach Callahan

Web Development Instructor

Coding Excellence Starts Here.

Apply now and take the first step toward a future filled with exciting possibilities in the tech industry. Don’t just learn to code; learn to thrive in the world of technology with Arkansas Coding Academy.

Your future starts here.