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42 offers tuition-free technology education programs in Paris and Silicon Valley. 42 has no teachers or traditional classes. Instead, they use project-based and problem-based learning along with peer code review to foster a tight-knit learning community ready for the tech workplace. Students learn soft skills, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and how to work in teams. The 42 curriculum covers subjects in full stack web development, cybersecurity, data visualization, and more. 

42 offers an intensive one-year program called Starfleet Academy, in addition to flexible programs that last up to five years. Students are mentored by industry experienced professionals and the school revolves around a project-based "peer-to-peer” learning model. The curriculum is gamified through experience points, levels, and correction points. Since the curriculum is “mastery-based,” students don't advance to the next section until they've displayed mastery of the skills for that level. 

Prospective students don’t need a degree or specific technical background to get into 42. In Paris, admission is determined through a series of logic tests to lower the competitive applicant pool (‘Piscine’) down to only the most qualified candidates. In Silicon Valley, applicants must participate in an intensive 28-day basic training with daily coding exercises and challenges.

During the course, students in Paris are required to complete at least one internship for 3-6 months. In Silicon Valley, the internship portion is optional. The school provides connections to tech companies by helping students work on company projects and by hosting professionals in guest lectures and career fairs. 42 connects with companies in the Bay Area, from S&P 500 companies to local startups, to ensure they’re meeting hiring needs.

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  • Viclucas
    Consultant Software Engineer • Student • Le Programme • Paris
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    Apr 14, 2021
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    High lintensity training

    Very good programming school allowing you to become a top 1% engineer and land a high paying job in very good companies. 

    Also teach you incredible useful top skills that you won't learn anywhere else as the school system and curriculum is very unique

    You will need to be able to work 60+ hours a week and connect with your fellow student if you want to succeed here.

    The school lacks a bit of framing, you can rely only on your work ethic and the black hole pressure (ej...
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  • sravs
    sravs
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    Apr 23, 2020
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    data analytics course

    The data analysis courses are for beginners and experienced business analysts alike. These programs are for business analysts and cover descriptive and predictive analytics. .36DigiTMG is the best institute for data analytics course Hyderabad.


    Data analytics course

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  • Christopher Manning
    Christopher Manning
    Realtor/Junior Software Developer • Student • The 42 Program • Silicon Valley
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    Mar 13, 2019
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    SJW kids with attitudes

    So I attended 42 for 5 months before getting kicked out for posting an article on the slack from the drudge report that I thought why not since most things posted on the slack at 42 was non sense anyways and no one really relied on the slack channel for anything besides memes and what was on the menu for the cafeteria food that day (WHICH IS ALWAYS BAD.. some times you get spam in the freaking rice when they say its turkey, and then they lather it up with sweet goo from the gummy bear fact...

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  • Timothy Ryan
    Timothy Ryan
    Graduate • Silicon Valley
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    May 14, 2018
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    Very solid foundation in C

    Hi there, I can only comment on the "Piscine" intensive basic training program. It is indeed very intensive. It is also very social. I spent about 100 hrs a week in the lab and lived on campus (almost necessary to pass... don't go if you can't get into the dorms, even if you live in the area.)

    The program is entirely self- and peer-taught. You are given assignments 7 days a week and expected to complete them using online resources and the people in the room.

    I took to the e...

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  • Data science
    Data science
    Graduate • 42 Starfleet Academy • Silicon Valley
    Sep 22, 2020
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    Data science course in hyderabad

     I took to the experience really well, but I'd already had a solid foundation in programming Python. People without any programming experience might be overwhelmed https://www.innomatics.in/advanced-data-science-training-in-hyderabad/
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  • Maria
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    Dec 13, 2024
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    Lascivious men, learn useless stuff

    Ladies be warned. Loads of lascivious men who would gate crash my evaluations and get close to me on the pretext of helping me with coding. A few would sit uncomfortably close. Or relentlessly challenge ladies to pool and then looked at where they ought not look at.

    Learn useless knowledge and skills here. There are way better schools elsewhere.
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  • Patricia Chin
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    Nov 10, 2024
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    Many flaws in 42 Singapore

     42 Singapore is for those who cannot get into or cannot survive NUS, NTU and SMU. In 42 Singapore, you just have to use the paid version of ChatGpt, memorise the answers for exams and be pals with the young dude in charge of the students. Students who drink beer with him can flout rules, write the rules and use vulgarities on other students and he would let it be. The young dude did so many questionable things but no one above him cares. He completed 21 levels of the 42's cou...
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What courses does 42 teach?

42 offers courses like 42 Starfleet Academy, Intensive Basic Training, Le Programme, The 42 Program.

Where does 42 have campuses?

42 has in-person campuses in Paris and Silicon Valley.

Is 42 worth it?

42 hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 7 42 alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed 42 on Course Report - you should start there!

Is 42 legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 7 42 alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed 42 and rate their overall experience a 3.5 out of 5.

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You can read 7 reviews of 42 on Course Report! 42 alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed 42 and rate their overall experience a 3.5 out of 5.

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