<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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Filipe RodriguesJava Software • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • PortoAug 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceIncredible Experience
It was an amazing experience to have the chance of learning programming in Academia de Código. The master coders were incredibly competent passing us the proper contents to face the real world. The experience is also world class about sharing knowledges with other students and have team projects during the course.- Vitor BaptistaFull Stack Developer • Student • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • Terceira IslandAug 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Stack Developer
They werennt kidding when they said it was eat, sleep, code, repeat. It was so much worth it. Thank you guys. My live changed for better - Michael ZhangStudent • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • Terceira IslandAug 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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For someone who never touched any programming language, it was hard from the beginning until the end but overall you learn a lot from this bootcamp - Rui Rui RuiGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonJun 29, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Junior Full stack Developer
PROS:
1) When you've graduated from bootcamp, your options for employment are pretty open
2) While some can learn to code and get a job within months, for most people, it's more like years. There's no way we can change careers more quickly.
3) You will work with people in pairs or in teams, and work together to ensure that projects are realized. Your routine at a code camp will be similar to that of a developer.
PROS:
1) When you've graduated from bootcamp, your options for employment are pretty open
2) While some can learn to code and get a job within months, for most people, it's more like years. There's no way we can change careers more quickly.
3) You will work with people in pairs or in teams, and work together to ensure that projects are realized. Your routine at a code camp will be similar to that of a developer.
4) At boot camp, there will always be support from tutors (and your peers) to help you when you're stuck. It is much more efficient to deal with an issue together.
CONS:
1)If you are based somewhere remotely, or don't have access to transportation, this is something to consider. The best coding boot camps usually need their students to come daily to make the most of their courses.
2)Boot camp cost money but they offer finance options to help with costs.
3) As we know, not all coding bootcamps are equal. It is critical that you research which coding bootcamps are of interest to you.
- Miguel SabugueiroJunior Developer • GraduateJun 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Go for it
The marketing material of the <Academia de Código_> sounded do cliché. "Oh, life changing!". "From noob to pro in 14 weeks!". That's the duration of the Big brother, apparently. But I wanted to change my life so believing the cliché was all I had. So I took a leap of faith (and wallet because I couldn't afford the course from my own pocket) and went for it. And if my expectations were high they were still blown away. I was prepared for the technical evolution but I was not prepared...The marketing material of the <Academia de Código_> sounded do cliché. "Oh, life changing!". "From noob to pro in 14 weeks!". That's the duration of the Big brother, apparently. But I wanted to change my life so believing the cliché was all I had. So I took a leap of faith (and wallet because I couldn't afford the course from my own pocket) and went for it. And if my expectations were high they were still blown away. I was prepared for the technical evolution but I was not prepared for the social part of the bootcamp.
Academia is a bunch of people that want to change their life. Doesn't matter the background. That unites us. The teachers and staff make that possible. With a lot of awesomeness in the mix.
I'm one the lucky ones. - João AntunesGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonMay 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing bootcamp!
Fantastic bootcamp with an excellent atmosphere and a teaching method that makes it possible to gain solid programming knowledge and prepare students for the technological area.
You learn Java, JavaScript, CSS and HTML but learned bases allow you to join a job in other technologies. - Sara CruzStudent • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • PortoMay 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full-stack Developer
Definitely the best experience of my life!
In my thirties I've decided to change all my professional life and join programming world. I did it with the help of Academia de Código and it was one of the best decisions of my life.
It was not easy (not at all), but I've learned so much in 14 weeks with the best teachers and colleagues.
In the end of this amazing bootcamp we had the best team helping us to find the job of our dreams, and in a month I got that job offer!
Thank ...Definitely the best experience of my life!
In my thirties I've decided to change all my professional life and join programming world. I did it with the help of Academia de Código and it was one of the best decisions of my life.
It was not easy (not at all), but I've learned so much in 14 weeks with the best teachers and colleagues.
In the end of this amazing bootcamp we had the best team helping us to find the job of our dreams, and in a month I got that job offer!
Thank you Academia de Código!
You are the best, I couldn't be more proud to be a part of this family! - João RibeiroGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonMay 30, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Challenging and rewarding ride!
The bootcamp is an amazing experience overall, it's hard and challenging don't get the wrong but at the same time very rewarding! It's incredible the ammount of knowledge that the staff can transmit in such short time not only from a technical standpoint but also from a human perspective. I can definetly say not only did I grow technically but also as a person, the collegues that shared this ride with me where amazing and really helped me in the whole process. Overall the bootcamp was gr...The bootcamp is an amazing experience overall, it's hard and challenging don't get the wrong but at the same time very rewarding! It's incredible the ammount of knowledge that the staff can transmit in such short time not only from a technical standpoint but also from a human perspective. I can definetly say not only did I grow technically but also as a person, the collegues that shared this ride with me where amazing and really helped me in the whole process. Overall the bootcamp was great choice in my life and delivered what it promised! - Pedro CelesteStudent • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • PortoMay 29, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best experience ever!
At first I thought it was impossible to gather the skill of a Full Stack developer in 14 weeks. I was wrong.. In <AC_> they prepare the cadets to the real world of software developer. It is really intence and you got to work really hard, but it it so worth it!
I got a job 10 days after finishing the bootcamp! I will be forever greatfull to <AC_>.
Besides, it's really fun and I made some really good friends there! - Francisco ValenteGraduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonMay 28, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An unique experience
If you have the right mindset and you are ready to breathe code almost 24/7 during 14 weeks, then I fully recommend this bootcamp. You will actually be prepared for anything else. - Paulo BrificadoStudent • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • LisbonMay 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Java Fullstack Developer
Pros --> Interesting culture overall, knowledgeable and friendly team of Master and Padawans, interesting events, they condesate a lot of content into 3 months, it's both good and bad, but with the right commitment its doable.
Cons --> Very very expensive course, the price you pay for the course its not represented in equipement, pc's with diferent versions, IDE's with diferent versions, outdated computers that are very very slow, everything was a chore to make on those pc's...Pros --> Interesting culture overall, knowledgeable and friendly team of Master and Padawans, interesting events, they condesate a lot of content into 3 months, it's both good and bad, but with the right commitment its doable.
Cons --> Very very expensive course, the price you pay for the course its not represented in equipement, pc's with diferent versions, IDE's with diferent versions, outdated computers that are very very slow, everything was a chore to make on those pc's, some subjects are skipped that should be taught while some subjects that aren't that important are talked in detail.
Overall it's an interesting course/experience where you learn a lot if you start to fall behind theres not much you can do especially towards the end of the bootcamp, but somethings are lacking that's not shown on the ads so do be careful.Ricardo Araújo of <Academia de Código_>
Chief Community Officer
May 30, 2022
Hi Paulo,
Thanks for the feedback, we really appreciate it.
We can’t find any record with the name you registered here nor any written feedback similar to this one when our real students finished the Bootcamp.
Before a Bootcamp starts all our iMacs are checked and updated to ensure every student will get the same clean environment. If one of our students has difficulties with one of our iMacs we try to solve it immediately. Sometimes this sort of thing happens and that’s why we have teams that help students in real-time and spare iMacs in case one has a problem.
I’ll kindly ask you to reach out to me (LinkedIn, email, what suits you), so I can go back and work with the Master Coders and Padawans to prevent that from happening in the next class.
Understanding the experience from our student's perspective really means a lot to us, and I’m really sorry if you had a bad experience during the Bootcamp. - Pedro CorreiaSoftware Developer • Graduate • 14-Week Intensive && Immersive Full-Stack Programming Bootcamp • PortoMay 27, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A life changing experience
This bootcamp was the best decision I could make in my life. It completely changed my life. I went from a broke and unsatisfied Personal Trainer to a a happy FullStack Software Developer in 3 months. The 14 intense weeks (super intense) made me confident in my ability to code and better yet, in my ability to face any challenge that will come during my new career. Oh, and I was offered a job 2 weeks before the bootcamp ended! If you want to become a software developer, sign up and get re...This bootcamp was the best decision I could make in my life. It completely changed my life. I went from a broke and unsatisfied Personal Trainer to a a happy FullStack Software Developer in 3 months. The 14 intense weeks (super intense) made me confident in my ability to code and better yet, in my ability to face any challenge that will come during my new career. Oh, and I was offered a job 2 weeks before the bootcamp ended! If you want to become a software developer, sign up and get ready because it will be an awesome ride!
<Academia de Código_> Alumni Outcomes
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Employment Rate
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Graduation Rate
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Median Salary
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 |
Notes and Caveats
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* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
Recent <Academia de Código_> News
Jess Feldman
Updated March 08, 2023
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Jess Feldman
Updated November 02, 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 C digo 's 14-week intensive and immersive Programming bootcamp. Having no previous experience with code before attending this course, Igor now shares with us how <Academia de C digo > supplemented his understanding of the IT world and supported ...
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