<Academia de Código_>
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Founded in Portugal in 2015, <Academia de Código_> is a social impact startup that offers 14-week intensive and immersive Full Stack Programming Bootcamps. Students are guided through the course by a team of instructors who are graduates of the bootcamp. <Academia de Código_> describes their teaching methods as "peculiar" and aimed at training students to write clean code.
<Academia de Código_>'s immersive programming bootcamps welcome beg...
Founded in Portugal in 2015, <Academia de Código_> is a social impact startup that offers 14-week intensive and immersive Full Stack Programming Bootcamps. Students are guided through the course by a team of instructors who are graduates of the bootcamp. <Academia de Código_> describes their teaching methods as "peculiar" and aimed at training students to write clean code.
<Academia de Código_>'s immersive programming bootcamps welcome beginners of all ages (over 18) and backgrounds (degree not needed) as long as they are willing to fully and passionately commit to becoming professional junior software developers within a short period of time. To apply to the bootcamps, prospective students must complete an online computer science 101 course, submit an online form, complete an online JavaScript tutorial, excel in a JavaScript code challenge, and attend online a workshop day that will be similar to the student experience during the bootcamp.
At each campus, different financing/sponsorship solutions are available to help candidates finance the bootcamp. Terms and conditions are listed on the <Academia de Código_> website.
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- Karolis VaitkeviciusFrontend developer • Graduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • Terceira IslandVerified by LinkedInFeb 01, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
The best educational experience
I attended the bootcamp shortly after finishing high school. I also did a 1 year course in acting. I can say that the amount of fun I got from learning through Academia de Código is on par, if not more than my acting course. While the amount of different things I learned is on par with multiple years of high school. You don't just learn a language in which you can program. You learn what makes a good programmer and you're given the tools to explore that. If you want the success that this...I attended the bootcamp shortly after finishing high school. I also did a 1 year course in acting. I can say that the amount of fun I got from learning through Academia de Código is on par, if not more than my acting course. While the amount of different things I learned is on par with multiple years of high school. You don't just learn a language in which you can program. You learn what makes a good programmer and you're given the tools to explore that. If you want the success that this course promises then you need to take it full on and remove every other distraction from your day to day life. Some people couldn't do that and so they cruised along the course and didn't amount to much. Others (most) are now working in the industry alongside other people who spent multiple years in university and earn the same while providing equal value. Actually, I would go as far as to say that A.C. produces alumni that provide even higher value because we're not taught in old fashioned ways of the university. We're taught the essentials and our motivation and drive does the rest. - Margarida CavadasGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInJan 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A new life!
For 14 weeks I lived through one of the most intense experiences of my life. Not only for the content and all the new information, but for the people (teachers and colleagues) with whom I shared this time. Every detail is thought to give you the best experience while learning how to change your life. - André GraçaGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInDec 30, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Intensive and Prosperous 14 Weeks
There is quite a bit more to say about the bootcamp than meets the eye, or that can be summarized in 200 words, though It definitely is not the run-of-the-mill bootcamp. Pretty intensive, with a lot of theoretical and practical exercises throughout, it is a Journey through the basis of early computing, Object Oriented Programming, Functional Programming, Framework Integration, Troubleshooting our own issues, GOOGLING(important skill) and even glancing over proper presentation etiquette. ...There is quite a bit more to say about the bootcamp than meets the eye, or that can be summarized in 200 words, though It definitely is not the run-of-the-mill bootcamp. Pretty intensive, with a lot of theoretical and practical exercises throughout, it is a Journey through the basis of early computing, Object Oriented Programming, Functional Programming, Framework Integration, Troubleshooting our own issues, GOOGLING(important skill) and even glancing over proper presentation etiquette. If you are not in the programming space and would like to get in, or just now starting your programming journey and want a boost in your learning, I highly recommend Academia de Código for all ages. - Vasco Amaro
• Graduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • Lisbon Verified by LinkedInDec 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance14 week sprint to Code
In this bootcamp you will learn a variety of popular programming tools to help you re-insert yourself into the job market as a full fledged Full-Stack Developer.
They also have the care to teach you good practices for constructing and expanding your projects (Clean Code).
You will also make a lot of new connections, as you're not alone in this run, my experience was great because of all the colleagues I've met in here, you will share the frustrations and glory of developing appli...In this bootcamp you will learn a variety of popular programming tools to help you re-insert yourself into the job market as a full fledged Full-Stack Developer.
They also have the care to teach you good practices for constructing and expanding your projects (Clean Code).
You will also make a lot of new connections, as you're not alone in this run, my experience was great because of all the colleagues I've met in here, you will share the frustrations and glory of developing applications and software.
And to add the cherry to the top, they will help you setup a curriculum and help a bunch with job seeking post-graduation.
I had a lot of fun and I learned a lot but don't be overconfident, because finishing this bootcamp is only the beginning! - Lee Ibraimo CassamoOutstanding • Student • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInDec 21, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Outstanding
I always wanted to learn programming but thought it was a too big world of information. Until discovering and realized that it is possible. In just 14 weeks you learn many tools to make a different future . Amazing experience. Highly recommended. - Rodolfo LopesStudent • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInDec 19, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Absolutely mind-blowing!
It's hard to fully understand everything they teach. It's impossible to solve each and every challenge they give you. Each day you'll taste the sound of inevitability. But each day your brain grows by its double. You need a couple of days to fully understand that you've learned what you've actually learned. - SaraGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInDec 19, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best experience of my life!
It is an intense experience that requires a lot of effort but is worth every second. The teachers, the challenges and the whole way the bootcamp is structured are perfect. Becoming a fullstack developer while having fun and making friends for life is possible! - Luís RodriguesGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInAug 12, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A fresh start
A fresh start to my professional career. Great school, great teachers, great environment.
It opened up new opportunities for my professional career. A accompanied, intensive teaching with a lot of practice.
I recommend it to anyone who is thinking about changing their professional career, an experience of a lifetime. - Paulo FeistJunior Full Stack Developer • Graduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInAug 12, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Top!
Truly the best decision I made! It was one of the best experiences I have ever faced and I recommend everyone to apply to this bootcamp. Changed my life for the better, so come and change your life too! - Azhar BondiOutsystems Full-Stack Web developer • Graduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInAug 11, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Contracted 1 month before I finish the bootcamp
Literally a life changer !
Rich and open minded environment ... Super intensive weeks ... Daily challenges... very profissional in all aspects from day one till the day you land your first job in the field you are interested in ..
I 100% recommend <Academia de código_>
I was contracted 1 month before I finish the bootcamp ... Which can give you an idea about the opportunities that can be presented to you during and after the bootcamp...
DON'T OV...Literally a life changer !
Rich and open minded environment ... Super intensive weeks ... Daily challenges... very profissional in all aspects from day one till the day you land your first job in the field you are interested in ..
I 100% recommend <Academia de código_>
I was contracted 1 month before I finish the bootcamp ... Which can give you an idea about the opportunities that can be presented to you during and after the bootcamp...
DON'T OVER THINK IT JUST GO FOR IT !!
- Teresa RodriguesJunior Full-Stack Developer • Graduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInJun 30, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Life-changing, literal!
14 weeks of extreme educational and emotional intensity.
All the staff is extremely attentive and will give you all the support you need, as long as you are open to being helped.
The friendships could be incredible and the connections formed, completely out of what you ever thought possible in such a short time.
It won't be easy, the idea is not to be! It will take commitment and hard attempts to understand and assimilate the content (which may often not come). Will you understa...14 weeks of extreme educational and emotional intensity.
All the staff is extremely attentive and will give you all the support you need, as long as you are open to being helped.
The friendships could be incredible and the connections formed, completely out of what you ever thought possible in such a short time.
It won't be easy, the idea is not to be! It will take commitment and hard attempts to understand and assimilate the content (which may often not come). Will you understand everything and be super great? No! But being persistent and not giving up is one of the skills that if you don't have, you will have.
I think the current location (at least in Lisbon), is complicated for many people and the facilities and equipment could be much better, taking into account the amount paid of 7,000€ per student.
The way the whole placement part, (i.e. getting you a job), is managed, I also don't think it is ideal for all people, since not everyone gets to the end at the same level. However, there is a job for everyone, whether it's during the bootcamp, soon after, or 1 or 2 months later... the opportunity will come!
- Ricardo FigueiredoFull Stack Developer • Graduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonVerified by LinkedInJun 21, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best decision ever!
Pros - Culture, Empowerment, Technical knowledge of teachers, Sylabus, Job Placement.
Cons - A little messy on MAC setups which can easily be fixed.
Pro Tip - You really have to be able to let go your personal life for the full duration of the course, otherwise you will turn the hardmode on!
<Academia de Código_> Alumni Outcomes
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Of the students who enroll at <Academia de Código_>, 100% graduated. 94% of graduates were job-seeking and 98% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of . Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 189 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
| Description | Percentage |
| Full Time, In-Field Employee | 98.4% |
| Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 0.0% |
| Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
| Employed out-of-field | N/A |
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* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
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Jess Feldman
Published October 31, 2022
Igor Koury spent 9 years working as a Civil Engineer in Brazil, but wanted a better quality of life for himself. After researching his options, Igor travelled to Portugal to learn Full-Stack Software Development at Academia de Código_'s 14-week intensive and immersive Programming bootcamp. Having no previous experience with code before attending this course, Igor now shares with us how <Ac...
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