Disco’s Customer Stories highlights the impact our customers are making through AI-Powered Learning.

Coding Temple is a leading tech bootcamp offering accessible, high-quality education and training in software engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, and quality assurance. Dedicated to incorporating real-world applications, Coding Temple’s flexible learning options and 1:1 support ensure students graduate with a portfolio, certifications, and career-ready skills necessary to secure competitive roles.

The Challenge

Ryan Taylor, Chief Product Officer at Coding Temple, is no stranger to online learning. With over 20 years of EdTech experience and testing more than 15 platforms before landing on Disco, the Coding Temple team kept facing the same problem: the user experience for cohort-based programs was disjointed, leading to declining program completion rates—a metric fundamental to their business model.

Ryan was on a mission to find one platform, built in one way, to deliver exceptionally engaging, flexible, and dynamic cohort-based experiences.

Disco as the Solution

Enter Disco—the AI-first learning platform that helps organizations build, operate, and scale modern academies. Disco stood out to Ryan for several key reasons:

AI-First Design:

• Disco’s AI-powered tools reduced curriculum creation time to just 20 hours per program.
• AI kept content aligned with industry demands and doubled retention rates from 30% to 61% (a 103% improvement in adherence rates).

Social Learning DNA:

• By unifying students, alumni, and cohorts into a single platform, Coding Temple achieved:
  
  • 52% daily engagement
  • 80% weekly engagement
  • 100% monthly engagement

• Built-in community features ensured ongoing student participation.

Modern Experience:

• Disco enabled seamless blending of live and asynchronous learning, creating a high-impact, engaging experience.
• This boosted NPS by 23 points, marking a 61% improvement in student satisfaction.

Operational Magic:

• Reduced program development time from 6 months to just 2 months.
• Cut operational and custom development costs by 90%.
• Consolidated students, alumni, and instructors into a single, streamlined platform, accelerating onboarding and optimizing learning at scale.

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Key Results

Disco enabled Coding Temple to bring their vision to life—fostering meaningful connections among learners, alumni, and instructors while facilitating business growth.

• Retention Rate: Doubled student retention and adherence rates, improving from 30% to 61% (103% increase).
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• Engagement Rate: Elevated student engagement with 52% of students active daily, 80% weekly, and 100% monthly.
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• Student Satisfaction: Achieved a 23-point increase in Learner NPS (61% improvement), significantly enhancing student satisfaction and retention.
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• Program Development: Accelerated program development and iteration, allowing the team to develop new modules in under 20 hours per week.

Customer Impact

Elevated Cohort Experience

Disco’s intuitive platform has transformed how Coding Temple delivers its blended learning model. By seamlessly integrating live, asynchronous, and collaborative learning into a single platform, Disco enables tailored, dynamic programs that keep students engaged beyond graduation. Through alumni programming and mentorship opportunities, Coding Temple fosters a lasting sense of community, ensuring continued learner growth and connection.

Improved Learning Outcomes

With Disco’s AI-powered engagement features, Coding Temple saw:

• A 103% improvement in student adherence rates (from 30% to 61%)
• A 23-point increase in NPS (61% improvement)

Real-time nudges, automated accountability tools, and a built-in social learning ecosystem kept students motivated and on track. As a result, more students:

• Engaged with learning content
• Completed their programs
• Strengthened professional networks
• Accelerated job search success

AI-Driven Operational Efficiency

Disco’s AI-first approach transformed Coding Temple’s operations:

• Reduced reliance on additional staff
• Cut management costs significantly
• Enabled rapid curriculum updates—allowing instructors to develop new content in just 20 hours per module
• Migrated and launched full bootcamp programs in just 2 months, driving scalability and long-term growth

For Ryan Taylor and the Coding Temple team, Disco is more than just a platform—it’s a catalyst for student success. By choosing Disco, Coding Temple has found a strategic partner that streamlines operations, enhances student experiences, and scales their impact.

As Coding Temple continues to evolve its programs and empower learners with career-ready skills, Disco remains integral in fostering engagement, strengthening alumni networks, and driving long-term success.

Learn more about Coding Temple and give Disco a try here. 

What Ryan Taylor Says About Disco

“Disco stood far and above the 17 other platforms that we evaluated. It felt simple, easy, fun to use, and wasn’t overly complicated. More importantly, it was the only platform that truly prioritized the student experience, ensuring engagement, accountability, and community all in one place. We went from spending six figures to a fraction of that, while also seeing higher engagement, better retention, and a more streamlined learning process.” - Ryan Taylor, Chief Product Officer