Forte Knowledge
222 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60606
Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60606
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https://www.facebook.com/forteknowledge/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Software Quality Assurance Manual Testing Software Quality Assurance Automation Testing Java Development Professional Scrum and Product Owner |
| Date founded | 2010 |
| School accreditation | Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Specialized accreditation | Illinois Technology Association |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | Application in progress |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 20,800 |
| Public transportation to campus |
Metra train CTA Loop CTA Bus Taxi /Uber |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | 9.30am - 6.30 PM |
| Contact to set up school visit |
mailto:Benson.Kamary@Forteknowledge.com 312.924.1059 |
| Additional information | By appointment only |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total number of part-time students | 380 |
| Total number of students | 380 |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 85% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
QA Manual: $2050 QA Automation: $3050 Scrum Master : $2050 Product Owner: $2050 |
| Tuition refund policy |
REFUND, WITHDRAWAL AND CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation must be submitted to the authorized official of the school in writing. Should the student’s enrollment be terminated or should the student withdraw for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule: The student has the right to cancel the initial enrollment agreement before the beginning of the 3rd class for a full refund minus the registration fee. Between classes 3 and 7, 50% of the payment for the course will be refunded, between classes 8 and 12, 25% of total tuition paid will be refunded, after the 13th class there will be no more refunds. Application registration fees shall be chargeable at initial enrollment and shall not exceed $150 or 50% of the cost of tuition, whichever is less. Deposits or down payments from the payment plan shall become part of the tuition. The school shall mail a written acknowledgement of a student’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within the 15 calendar days. All student refunds shall be made by the school within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the student’s cancellation. The school shall e-mail a written acknowledgement of a student’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Early bird discount of 10% applicable 30 days before starting date. |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Benson Kamary |
| Financial aid contact title | Program Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 312.924.1059 |
| Submit these forms |
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| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 312.924.1059 |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | QA Manual Testing |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Winter, Spring, Summer, FAll |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | |
| Academic calendar | Quarters |
| Grading system | Pass/Fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 6 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Laboratory | 10 |
| Discussion | 10 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 312.924.1059 |
| Housing office website | Find more information on this website |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 312.924.1059 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 60% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 95% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |