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Anonymous
Web Development immersive
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I am a recent graduate from BrainStation Web Development Immersive program ! I must say that it was pretty awesome ! and now I have the skills to develop a web app from front to back.
I went with BrainStation because of the curriculum, languages and frameworks thought and the industry professionals that were teaching it. Also you will be learning upcoming frameworks such as AngularJs and NodeJs, which are starting to pick up traction in the tech industry !
Also BrainStation is fuelled by Konrad Group which is a digital agency and being immersed within the company allowed for networking opportunities. Our classes were in there brand new innovation hub, located at 460 king St west. Which gives you access to a brand new building and new startups!
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Stefan
Great UX course with personal project
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The BrainStation User Experience Design Course was a great introductory / mid-level UX course. The instructor provided real-life applications and examples of the theory being presented week-to-week. Students also had to apply the concepts learned in class to a personal project. The content also seemed to be up-to-date and spoke to a number fresh / relevant concepts in UX.
Advice to future students...
- If you're thinking of taking this course / have applied.. start thinking of a potential personal project as early as you can. This helps capture the most value out of the course, as UX and user-centered design is as much about the process as it is a final product / application - so having an idea in your head early helps focus your efforts.
- Apply yourself (on your own time) into using design tools like Sketch, InVision and Balsamiq. These tools are mentioned throughout the course, but this is definitely not a workshop on "how to use InVision" (nor should it be). One suggestion I have for BrainStation would be to negotiate with these software providers and get a preferred rate or include the license with the course.
Whether you're a student, you're early into a UX career or looking to expand your skills to seek out UX job opportunities, this is a great course to get you on your way.
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Dave
Content Light
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The digital marketing course advertises itself on being taught by industry professionals instead of teachers out of the loop. While this has its it's advantages, it also means most of the content isn't taught in a way that induces learning. Of the several lecturers and dozen lectures, only a couple had actual actionable and valuable information. If you have any experience in marketing you probably won't find this worth the cost. Their end of term presentation was also graded by someone with no marketing background and provided no useful or actionable feedbackBrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 11, 2018
Hi there,
We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. All of our courses are taught by industry professionals with experience and relevant expertise that can be brought to the classroom. This is to ensure that our students are learning the latest skills, most relevant trends, and techniques that will help them to be competitive in a business and technology landscape.
Our Digital Marketing course is an introductory course that is designed to give students a comprehensive overview of the digital marketing field, including topics like social media marketing, email marketing, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, analytics, and more. Students are given the skills and knowledge to know how to create an integrated digital marketing campaign, and how to use some industry standard marketing tools.
We always recommend that prospective students speak with one of our Learning Advisors to ensure that the course is a good fit for your background, experience, and goals. If you already have experience with digital marketing, this course may not be your best bet, however we offer more specialized courses and training options that offer a deeper dive into a specific area of digital marketing. These courses include Google Analytics training, SEO training, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, and more.
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Daniel J. Brito
The Wyncode Experience
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I decided to change my life and learn to code, and thanks to Wyncode and their amazing staff, I was able to do so in a mere 9 weeks.
Don't get me wrong, 9 weeks may sound like a short amout of time, but the amount of knowledge and experience I acquired at Wyncode you really can't put a price on it.
Prior to joining Wyncode, I was the Sr. Executive IT Recruiter at my former employer, an award winning recruitment and staffing firm here in Miami, FL. The last 6 months of work I wasn't really happy with the idea of my success being reliant on so many outside factors that I wasn't in control of. During my time as a recruiter, specifically within the IT space, I built many relationships and friendships with software & web developers of all kinds and got really curious as to what it was that they do all day, but more specifically why they were so in demand.
I had known about Wyncode for quite some time and had attended a few of their Pitch Days. I was really impressed by what I saw. I asked myself, how were these folks able to build a full-stack web application in 2 weeks without any prior coding experience? It seemed that this was an impossible task that there would be no way on Earth that I'd be able to complete. After some soul-searching and evaluation I decided that the recruiter life wasn't for me anymore and decided to take a leap of faith and enroll in Wyncode's 7th cohort.
I have to say that the Wyncode experience was the best and worst 9 weeks of my life. From the beginning you are fully immersed into Web Development and placed completely out of your comfort zone. Since day 1, I trusted that the Wyncode staff would have my best interest at heart and I knew that things would work out...basically, I fully trusted in their curriculum, structure, and workflow.
They always above and beyond the call of duty in terms of teaching me how to learn again and provided me with the solid foundation to hit the ground running after completion of the 9 weeks. Not only did Wyncode provide me with the solid foundation of tools to get out there and start coding, but also assisted me 100% in job placement after the cohort has completed.
A note to future Wyncoders out there, it's all about the relationships you build that will get you placed afterwards. Whether it's through the many hiring partners that interviewed me through Wyncode's amazing services or through relationships you build on your own, it's all about how you sell yourself and your work ethic. Through the 9 weeks of intense learning, you are conditioned to feel confident about yourself and everything you've learned. You may not realize it the time, but you know more than you think you know. It's all about being positive and selling yourself to prospective employers, which Wyncode does almost too good of a job training you in that aspect as well.
It's not all about Wyncode teaching you all the tech skills, but also teaching the business acumen necessary to market yourself and get hired as soon as possible. Luckily for me, I was hired the last day of Wyncode's 7th cohort by an amazing dev shop and am currently their only Jr. Developer working in the same working space as Wyncode. It's not about what's out there and available in terms of developer roles(which the supply is way fewer than the demand...which s a great thing)...it's about carving out a position for yourself like I did. I now have the opportunity to learn many different technologies from a crack-team of Sr. developers and stay close to the Wyncode family. You're not just a student at Wyncode, you're a family member and their network and reputation for producing quality full-stack developers is second to none.
I couldnt be happier with my experience at Wyncode. I recommend anyone who wants to learn to code, change your life, and enroll in a coding bootcamp to definitely join Wyncode. You won't be sorry. :)
P.S. Special shout-out to Juha Mikkola, Johanna Mikkola, Ed Toro, Matt Campbell, Rita Rovira, Sean Selleck, Gabe Noboa, and the rest of the Wyncode staff for making my time at Wyncode a remarkable and amazing experience.
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Jessie Corney
Digital Marketing
Ins and Outs of digital marketing including social media, emailers, seo and analytics.
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Emma
BrainStation Digital Marketing
This has been an excellent class thus far! The teachers are knowledgeable and approachable, and the curriculum is up to the minute and extremely relevant.
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John Paul Bamberg
Ruby on Rails Bootcamp Review
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This was the right decision for me; it layed out a number of best practices, forced my to discover how I best learn to code and gave me the confidence and foundation to pursue a carreer. I have been working as a programmer since two weeks out of school making very good money. I am stilll very much a junior developer but I have come to enjoy the struggle that coding brings, that begain at Wyncode.
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Anonymous
Digital Marketing
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The content covered is relevant and interesting. I really like appreciate that our final project is based on a real life problem that we need to solve. This requires us to apply the knowledge we've been learning each week. Before I took the classe, I read that the class size was small and I was really looking forward to it because it fosters better learning. Unfortunately I was enrolled in one of the biggest classes they ever had. That makes a big difference because I found that a large group didn't offer much time for an engaging conversation about the topics covered. It could have been more dynamic with a smaller group. Overall the course addressess topics that are constantly changing. The reading material is interesting and I recommend they continue sharing more reading material that add value to the lessons learned that week. I would have loved to have had an in depth hands on approach to dealing with topics like paid search for example. On the other hand each week we learn from different instructors with expertise of the topic covered. They are passionate and available to talk to us one-on-one if we have any questions.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 11, 2018
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the content and the final project in the Digital Marketing course.
While our class sizes vary, we will sometimes have multiple instructors and TA’s depending on the number of students in the class to ensure that all students are given the support they need.
Our Digital Marketing part-time course is an overview of the many facets and topics under the digital marketing umbrella. This includes learning about search engine marketing (paid search), SEO, email marketing, social media marketing and more. This gives students a comprehensive understanding of how to create an integrated digital marketing campaign. If you are looking to dive deeper into a specific aspect of digital marketing, we also offer courses including Search Engine Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and training options that focus on specific tools including Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and SEO training.
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Anonymous
Digital Marketing
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The course is great so far! The contest is relevant to a large group of such a diverse student base. However, some of the topics I feel require more attention than others. For example, in the first couple of classes, there was a lot of overview on what a brand is (which I'd hope the class already knows), and, while I understand it's important to touch on for brand voice/tone on social, lot of time was focused on how to reply to customers on Twitter. I wish this time could've been used to go into topics like paid social media advertising in more depth, as I feel like we only got to just scrape the surface. Looking forward to learning more analytical skills!
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Anonymous
Wyncode Review
Wyncode did a great job teaching me the basics I needed to create my own application. You get out what you put into the programming. The staff is incredible, creating an environment that is unbelievably supportive, and family-like. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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Josh
One year later
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When I decided to go to a coding bootcamp I only did so after a lot of soul searching and research. I had a very good executive level job but I was board out of my mind and knew I couldn't keep doing this for another 20 years. I had always been into computers and technology in general so after researching code schools I thought I could be a good fit especially since I couldn't afford the time needed to go back to school and get another BS in computer science. Wyncode was not my first pick for code schools. Why?. I didn't know they existed. When I originally looked at code schools found a highly rated school in Boston and after applying and getting accepted I was ready to commit until one afternoon I did another google search and to my surprise a new code school in Miami only a few months old came up. I quickly looked into them and went down and spoke to the Co-founders . After that meeting and realize I could go spend 3 months in the winter in Boston or 3 months in sunny Miami. Glad I picked Miami.
The coarse itself was taught by a very smart and knowledgable instructor. I didn't have a background in coding and had only taken a very basic programing elective while in college. I found that although some of the concepts were difficult to pickup the information was well presented. The last 2 weeks are by far the hardest and you feel very overwhelmed by all that you "should" have learned and you feel you didn't. Looking back a year later I realized I learned and grasped a lot more than I thought at the time. Bootcamps are intense and for good reason. Programing is difficult. It takes a person who is committed to learn and put in the time to get better. Im glad I took this journey to change my life and learn to code.
Wyncode has created a awesome network and the staff is dedicated to being part of the Miami tech ecosystem. The placement program is extremely useful and the school is truly dedicated to helping the students and the hiring partners get the most out of the program. I would say that the connections they have in the tech community alone are worth the price of the course.
I'm glad I made the choice to attend a bootcamp, even more so Wyncode. Its been a great experience and working in the startup community in Miami has been a wonderful life changing experience that I wouldn't change for anything.
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Marilu Rios Kernan
Going to Wyncode's Dev Bootcamp
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I am a seasoned entrepreneur with a solid background in accounting, management/team building, and some traditional marketing. After spending 10's of thousands of dollars on hiring developers for mobile and website applications, I realized that in order for my company to succeed and survive, I would need to become it's Tech Founder and opted for a bootcamp learning experience.
The nine week intensive Wyncode web development course was hard for me since I was about 30 years older than most of the participants. The combination of great instructor, personal attention from teacher's assistants and the collaborative culture amoungst the cohort colleagues, helped me finish the experience and accomplish my goal of learning the basics of computer programming.
My original intent for taking the course was to acquire the knowledge necessary to be able to do most of the work myself with little or no outside hired help. Fortunately, I was exposed to some tremendous talent and realized that my company could thrive faster and better by hiring someone to share the web and app development load. I hired a very talented and mission driven young woman with whom worked with on a couple of projects during the cohort. Without the knowledge I learned and the experience I had of working with this person on bootcamp projects, I would not have made the wise decision to bring her on as a partner developer. We are five months out from our Wyncode experience. We have taught ourselves two new programming languages in addition to the ones we learned at Wyncode. We have redone the original website, started several mobile apps, figured out a coding methodology for a mobile interactive toy with a provisional patent, and will be crowdsourcing our new product in January of 2016. I highly recommend any startup entrepreneur developing a tech heavy business to strongly consider attending attending a Wyncode bootcamp AND to hire Wyncoders to help you in your journey.
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Sofia Garcia
Life Changing Experience
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I can whole heartidly say that Wyncode changed my life. I spent a couple of months dabbling in code, taking computer classes on line and in school, but I felt like I was missing something. I wanted to gain a skillset that was applicable to every day life, personally and professionally.
Wyncode delivered above and beyond my expectations.
I honestly don't know where I'd be had I not invested in the course! It was the best investment I could have ever made, and now I have an extremely well paying job + working with the community to teach younger girls how to code- it's a dream! The knowledge and insight from our head instructor Ed is unmatchable (he really knows everything) and the Wyncode family is always a message away when you need help.
I want to personally thank Jo and Juha (+ the rest of the squad) for making the move to Miami and creating such an amazing institution- Wyncode, YOU THA ONE!
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Eric Betancourt
So great I miss it.
It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I learned so much, not only coding but how to work in a creative atmosphere. I met so many great people, and had so many great experiences that have helped me be more a self-sufficient and productive person, which has helped me far beyond the workplace.
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Fuzz Worley
Life Changing
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I spent a couple months trying to teach myself to code with CodeAcademy and Treehouse. They were great for getting an idea of what coding is and making sure that it was something that I would actually enjoy. But I, like most people, hit a point where those resources alone are not enough. I started looking for help and stumbled across Wyncode. I was quite skeptical that a 9 week program could prepare me for a job in software development, so I started doing my homework. I started here on coursereport. Then, I went to their open house and their pitch night. I asked current students about their experiences. I asked instructors about the curriculum. I asked hiring partners if they were satisfied with the quality of their Wyncode grads. I couldn't find a single negative thing about the program as hard as I tried, so I took the plunge.
What a journey! I found the nine weeks to be tough but quite manageable, and I find myself looking back missing the days spent in the LAB with my cohort. The course is challenging and fun at the same time. You learn not only how to code, but how to tie different technologies together. You learn how and where to find solutions. You get practice presenting and talking in front of a group and working with a team. You get career advice and guidance that never ends. You get plugged into a massive and constantly growing network of developers who become not only professional resources, but also great friends. It's looking like Wyncode Alum are poised to take over the South Florida tech scence.
So I came out from the 9 weeks with multiple job opportunities, even being the infant developer that I was. Don't go into this course thinking you'll come out an expert. You will come out just barely knowing enough to scrape by, but it's enough, and with your new network surrounding you, the opportunities are numerous. I'm now getting paid to learn and strengthen my skillset, and I can wear flip-flops to work. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is motivated, enjoys learning new things, and wants to change their professional life.
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Javier Perez
Best way to find a new career!
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Wyncode is a great place to immerse yourself and have a great team of dedicated people helping you, even after finishing your cohort. I was lucky enough to be part of the first cohort and it was a great experience.
I was not planning on becoming a developer after I finished Wyncode. So for three months after Wyncode I was working at my old job. When I decided to become a full-time developer, Wyncode helped me find a job, which was great.
The curriculum has expanded since the first cohort and it has changed as per the request of the hiring partners. I am aware of this because my wife was part of one of the later cohorts.
Wyncode helps anybody that wants to put in the time and effort.
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Weston Cooper
Career Catalyst
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222When I decided I wanted a career in technology I was really considering my options. I always considered myself as a great self learner and I was not opposed burning through a few books and work on a few projects and hope to someday find someone to higher me. I also considered a formal CS degree, but that takes a lot more resources. When I heard about Wyncode I was immediately intrigued by the idea. The curriculum is very well thought out and very well delivered. The Wyncode team gives you all the resources +more for you to give you the best education experience. The team is 110% committed to your success and even takes the time to listen to you tell them how to do their job better.
Even after you're through with the classes your experience is not over. They have the best Job assistance you could ask for. I was able land my first Job 3 weeks after my last class. As many of the other Wyncoders will tell you, it was the best thing to happen to my career. Nothing can replace the network of people I've developed by becoming a part of the Wyncode family.
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Anonymous
Great course. Great people.
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I'm taking digital marketing at brainstation. I'm really enjoying it so far and learning a lot. I personally could go a tiny bit slower at times (i don't have much experience) but the instructors are understanding and are available for one-on-one clarification each class. so i'm not finding it too difficult to follow. better to have too much info than too little. what i really like about the course is the people. the instructors are really friendly and insightful and networking with the other students is an awesome added benefit.
Looking forward to the second half.
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Andres Rojas
Awesome experience
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After two long years of computer engineering and zero lines of code written i decided to make one of the best decisions of my life and i joined Wyncode. I know that right now you're probably thinking the program is too expensive or that is not gonna work, I was in your place and i know its a very big decision but let me tell you that it is worth every single penny. Wyncode is gonna give you the tools you need to become a developer and get that job that you always wanted. The part that I love the most is the culture, it is something different and amazing, everyone is eager to learn and help each other from your classmates to the instructors. By the end of the course you will be part of an amazing family that is constantly growing, giving you great friends and connections all over the place. It's hard to come out with the exact words to describe the excitement and gratitude for Wyncode, but one thing I am 100% sure is that i would do it again. Andres Rojas Software Engineer at Touchrate -
Arielle Gruman
Life Changing Experience
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I have experience in Marketing and Sales and decided to leave my job and join a coding bootcamp. I was looking to move more into the tech scene and felt this would be a good way. Coming from zero technical experience or knowledge I was nervous and did not know what to expect. The location of Wyncode is in the heart of the design district and perfect to host a bootcamp. The teaching and management staff at Wyncode is wonderful and makes you feel at ease the moment you arrived until the end. I learned more than I ever have in these nine weeks and it was truly life changing. It will be the most challenging nine weeks you will experience but worth the time if you want a career in tech. Go for it!
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Anonymous
Digital Marketing Course
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We approached Brainstation and asked specifically if this course would give us the knowledge we needed to sell products online using Facebook, Google etc. We were promised that not only would they deliver but would help us along the way with our project and services. Unfortunately, this was not even close to what happened. The class started out with 22 students and ended with 7 as the content was very vague and very disappointing to say the least. I complained on behalf of myself and many of the students in the class that the content was not going deep enough and that they probably could have put the first six classes into one. The instructors appear to have the knowledge but really are not imparting value to the class. The class is very new and the instructors very young, some of the people that are running Brainstation openly say that they have no experience and are learning on the job. It is my suggestion that you stay away from this particular course until they understand it better themselves. If you are looking for a basic overview this is a good course but if you are really looking for a good course that will really teach you how to market a product or service it is definately not for you and I would strongly suggest you look to another venue.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 11, 2018
Hi there,
We appreciate you sharing your feedback.
Our Digital Marketing part-time certificate course incorporates many elements like search engine optimization, search engine marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, brand strategy, analytics, and more to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing and how to create their own integrated digital marketing campaign.
Students do learn relevant marketing tools, but this course covers a widespread topic. This is why we always recommend that before taking a course, you speak with a Learning Advisor to make sure it is the right fit for your goals. If students are looking to learn more specific tools, we offer specialized training courses including Google Analytics or Google AdWords training.
If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to us directly at contact@brainstation.io so a member of our team can help improve your experience. -
Patrick Kelly
Game Changer
Wyncode completely changed my life. Everything from the faculty to the curriculum to the work space provided is essential to the program's success. I would recommend the class to anyone looking to get into the south Florida tech industry because you will become completely immersed into it.
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Joann
Life changing experience.
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As cliche as the title may sound, it holds true for me that Wyncode was a life changing experience. I came in with little to no prior knowledge in coding other than some basic understanding of HTML and CSS (and completing the assigned pre-work once I was accepted into a cohort).
Wyncode means "bootcamp" in every sense of the word; it is intense and requires a lot of dedication and self-discipline and pretty much all of your time. We had been told by people from previous cohorts that you'd be surprised by how much you know by the end of the first few weeks, halfway into the course, and when you're done. It's true; I didn't see how much of an improvement I made until looking back over the past 2-3 months. I felt imposter syndrome - and still do on occasion - almost all throughout the course and never thought I would be able to find a job in the industry. I recently started working as a jr. web developer at a software company in the area just a few weeks after finishing Wyncode.
In addition to the programming languages and other technical skills, Wyncode teaches you the soft skills that you need not only to become a good developer, but someone who is employable - someone who can communicate clearly and effectively, readily adapt to situations, and be able to work in a team. The last point is especially important, because we had worked in group settings fairly often, whether it was for hackathons, mini projects, and for the final project. The nine weeks that we had spent learning and collaborating together was such a uniquely shared experience; I met several wonderful people who have become great friends.
We've also had several opportunities throughout the nine weeks to attend and even present at networking events to hiring partners and potential employers. I had to force myself out of my comfort zone; it can be pretty nerve racking at times but I enjoyed talking to and learning from developers and others who have been part of the South Florida tech scene for years.
Attend the next open house meeting and reach out to the Wyncode team; everyone is receptive to feedback and incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about what they do!
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Jeff Ginsberg
Wyncode - Fort Lauderdale - Cohort 2
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Hello, my name is Jeff Ginsberg and just 12 weeks ago I was working as a General Contractor with no programming experience. I had always enjoyed playing on my computer but never thought I was capable of actually learning how to program them and use them to build my wildest dreams.
When I heard about Wyncode, I thought that it would be impossible to turn someone like myself with no experience into a person capable of developing whatever they could imagine in just 9 weeks. But, I attended some of their events and spoke with the students, it turned out that many of the students were like me, they had a passion to learn about computer programming and just did not know where to start. Once, I saw the incredible web applications the students were putting out, I was convinced Wyncode was the real deal so I applied for the course.
Upon being accepted I was a little nervous to take the plunge, but I put in my 2 weeks notice at my current job and went for it. Looking back now I am really happy I did, it has definitely changed my life for the better. I have learned a new set of skills that I do not see going away in the future and the work I do is fun and challenging, I get to work on interesting new problems every day.
One of the best perks that Wyncode provided to me was that throughout the course, Wyncode would arrange for us to meet their partner companies that often hire Wyncode Graduates. In these meetings we could discuss our progress throughout the course, share our experience thus far, and most importantly learn about these companies. This was really great because in the begininning I had no idea what I was going to do after the course ended, but by the end of the course I knew exactly what companies I wanted to work for, and I had become acquainted with the people that could help me land a position in these comapnies.
Within a week of finishing Wyncode, numerous companies had reached out to me requesting job interviews. Now less than a month later I have accepted a full-time position as a Software Developer, and with my free time I have started developing my own video game. Life is good.
If you are open to learning and are passionate about technology, then look no further than Wyncode.
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Matias
Incredible experience - Highly Recommend!
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When researching development bootcamps across the United States I remember coming across several reviews that said the experience was great, yet lacked a bit of organization from a curriculum standpoint or instructor standpoint. Well, Wyncode was not great, it was incredible and did not disappoint in any department! Not only was the curriculum great, but the people and instructors were too. At Wyncode you really become part of a community of inspired and highly motivated individuals. I came in unsure of what the program would be like, but it quickly exceeded my expectations. Coming straight out of university with a degree in mathematics, I wanted to learn to code in order to supplement my previous knowledge in statistics and data science. I quickly grew to love coding and (thanks to Wyncode) just one month out of the program I was offered a job where I am now applying both my data/database knowledge and my newfound programming knowledge.
I highly recommend Wyncode to anyone looking to start a career in programming!
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Jon Rose
Incredible Experience!
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Wyncode was nothing short of a life changing experience for me.
I decided to attend Wyncode because I had always enjoyed programming, but was no where near proficient enough to get a job as a software engineer. Coming into Wyncode I did have some coding experience. I knew VBA and was knowledgeable in Objective-C and Java. I used tools like Lynda.com and youtube to learn to code, but it was never enough. I never felt very confident in my abilities.
I was skeptical of coding bootcamps at first. It seemed like many of them promised way more than they could realistically deliver. Wyncode was different. Wyncode promised a comprehensive curriculum including soft skills, business acumen, as well as all the technical knowledge you would expect. Wyncode promised to stick by their students and to work as long and as hard as they could to help you gain employment. Instead of promising unrealistic results, they promised to work hard, and to present you with opportunities. And they certaintly delivered.
Every week we had guest speakers. They shared their expereinces and stories of the tech world and answered a lot of our questions. Every week there were many networking events. This provided us with tons of opportunities to meet potential employers. We had interviews, and a packed house for our pitchday presentations. We were presented with MANY opportunities to meet with potential employers.
We also learned about agile methodologies. We did daily standups, learned about sprints, user stories, and about assigning points to stories. This proved to be helpful in my current job. Thanks to Wyncode's agile methodologies lectures, I quickly picked up on how my current employers operates in terms of deploying code.
Last but certaintly not least is the technical lectures. We learned Ruby, HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, AJAX, Rails, SQL and so much more. I really enjoyed the lectures, and felt like they were well constructed and did a great job of explaining a topic in a complete yet concise way. TA's were seemingly always available to us and the head instructor was an invaluable resource as well.
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Anonymous
Best thing I have done for my career life to date!
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Prior to Wyncode I was unsure about my professional future. Wyncode has given me a thorough platform of knowledge with which I can work with, towards a successful career. The program is very thorough and demands around 10 - 12 hours per day of dedicated work/study. The teacher is more than qualified for the job, he knew the answer to the most complicated of problems that the TA's struggled to offer help with. The program makes a good job of introducing you to the tech scene through building both hard and soft skills aswell as contacts. Another thing to praise is the abundance of available help after lectures end until the late hours of the night. The only part that could be Mac focused program, yet they are very supportive of Windows and Ubentu users. Overall it was a great experience and I will be recomending it to others interested in the community.
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Ben
Amazing Experience with Great People
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Believe all the hype! After many years as an entrepreneur, I sold my business and applied to Wyncode. Everybody from the lead instructor, Ed, to the campus director, Juliana, really were great and helped with every question that was I asked. This course is intensive, be prepared to invest all your time here during the cohort. But that will pay off when you have the skills necessary to join the workforce or like me, begin a company from scratch.
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Dena
Best Decision I Ever Made
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Learning how to code is not easy. Quitting my job, moving 200 miles from home, and attending an intensive 9 week bootcamp was the last thing I ever imagined myself doing. I am a 30-something woman with kids, husband, mortgage, the whole shebang and here I was having what seemed like a midlife crisis. I had a decent job in sales. But it never felt like a career. I felt more and more dread waking up each day. I wanted something better for myself, for my family. But I couldn't see myself going back to school full-time, not while juggling work and family. I wanted to work with technology. I once put together a website with just html and that was fun. I had no idea I could make a living doing it. I researched the hell out of the requirements to be a developer . In my searching found that you didn't need a degree to be taken seriously. Discovered there were bootcamps all over the country that can teach you the skills you need to get a job, and that employers were hiring these people like crazy. Ok, now I was onto something. In searching for local bootcamps I found Wyncode. I read every review, found every article mentioning Wyncode. I applied online. This was the changing point of my life.
Wyncode was everything I expected it be and then some. The material was difficult and fast paced. I wanted it to be. I wanted to be challenged and I was. The lead instructor was amazingly articulate, thoughtful, and rich in knowledge. The TA's were the reason I made it through. They have all been through the class so they know what you are going through. They help you get to the answers without giving you the answer. They help you learn. Most importantly, they help you help yourself. They are there for you the entire time at all hours. They are there to celebrate all the victories, small and large.
From day 1 Wyncode staff are encouraging you to network. There are events on your calendar everyday you just have to choose which ones to go to. Every week a new speaker comes in. They talk about their business, the challenges they faced, what they look for in hiring new developers, what we should be doing to get hired, you name it. You also get a chance to interview with some of the local hiring partners.
It was all super difficult, but also super rewarding. I learned 6 new languages in 9 weeks. One of the most amazing abilities I learned is (also the reason I now have a job as a developer, and I got the offer less then a week after graduating) how to teach myself anything. I am now working for someone who doesn't use the code languages I learned at Wyncode. I am confident in my ability to learn anything and be an asset to any company.
Wyncode is now my family. All the students, staff and TA's are near and dear to me. I look forward to all the events they have. I will be cheering on all the Pitch Days, even if it's from home live on Periscope. I also applied to be a mentor to a lucky person in the next cohort.
I can't thank Wyncode enough for my amazing experience. I will be forever grateful. And it is truly the best feeling going to work every day now loving what I do!
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D
Great experience, great results
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Wyncode provided one of the greatest educational experiences I've ever been involved in, and I've been involved in education my entire life. The curriculum was robust and demanding. The instructor really knows how to explain difficult computer-sciency concepts in language that anyone from any background can understand, and he's an encyclopedia of coding knowledge. He's super helpful and generous with his time and mentorship. The TAs are knowledgable and incredibly helpful. They stick around to help students understand the concepts taught throughout the course and to help you when you're stuck on aspects of a project. And they really do their best to help at any hour of the day or night. I can't tell you how many times I was chatting with a TA at one or two in the morning, helping me understand why that pesky bug in my code wouldn't go away. The founders have really assembled a great team, and they've created a true family environment in which everyone -- the entire staff and all the students -- is dedicated to making Wyncode the very best it can be. They bring in great guest speakers that cover everything from how to talk to venture capitalists to interview practice. They provide the opportunity to interview with hiring partners throughout the course, and they connect students to all the networking events near the #miamitech scene. They truly prepare students to make the most of everything they have learned throughout the course and to make the very best presentations possible of their final projects. They did such a great job connecting students with hiring partners that I had pretty solid interest from a company while I was still in the course, and I got the job just a week after I was finished.
I kept a (sporadic) blog about my experience at http://wyncodejourney.wordpress.comWyncode rocks!
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Anonymous
Web Development
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I am currently taking the 'Intro to Web Development' class. The instructors are great and are putting a lot of effort into teaching the course. I am not so convinced by the Curriculum. It goes greatly into depth. I wish it would link each coding example with a practical example. I have absolutely no coding experience. It is honestly too fast/advanced for me for an intro course. Be prepared to do a lot of extra work at home. Unfortunately the courses are also on the higher end, when it comes to pricing. I am tempted to try another class as I like the environment. This class might just not be the right fit for me.
BrainStation of BrainStation
Student Experience Team
Dec 11, 2018
Hi there,
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your instructors, we pride ourselves on having instructors who are industry leaders who can provide real-world insights and expertise.
Our Web Development certificate course is designed to give students a strong base of programming fundamentals including HTML and CSS. The course is challenging, and we believe the best way for students to learn is to apply their skills in a hands-on, project-based environment.
We’re sorry to hear that you think this course isn’t a good fit, we offer a number of development courses and training options that may be more suited to your goals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@brainstation.io so that a member of our team can help improve your experience. -
Sam Zobel
cohort 2
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I was in wyncode's 2nd cohort. Going in initially I had only ever been exposed to one html and css course in college years prior. Through wyncode they provided an excellent intro and over all understanding and eliminated the unknown fears of tech. Post wyncode I was confident enough to know i now had the skills to continue to learn and grow in my skill set. I started in tech staffing and recently got a new job as a developer for another staffing agency where I am in charge of all things tech related. Wyncode without a doubt was a great launching pad into my tech career and is a great family to have for continual support.
Sam Z.
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Stephen Witte
Great Bootcamp Hired after 3 weeks!
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Great, intensive bootcamp focusing on Ruby on Rails. Felt like I really learned how to code and not just how to code in Ruby. Also great support with interviews and teaches you a lot of the soft skills necissary to succeed.
The instructors are all very knowlegeable as well as the teaching assistants.
Lastly, it really feels like you are part of a community, one that you will belong to for the rest of your life. Can't say enough good about Wyncode really... it changed my life!
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Anonymous
Ruby on Rails Bootcamp - Highly Recommend
Bootcamp was a great experience. It was hard work but by the end you learn many different aspects of web development. The curriculum has grown and adapted to the demands of hiring partners.
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Anonymous
Amazing Experience - Highly Recommend
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I always dreamed of building apps. Having never taken a computer science course, I never thought it could be possible until I stumbled upon Wyncode. After taking the nine week immersive web development course in Fort Lauderdale, I was building web applications from scratch. Within one month after graduating, I received a job offer to work at fast growing South Florida tech company. The teaching staff is great and the curriculum is constantly evolving and improving to meet the needs of the students. Wyncode was a challenging nine week program, but it was also one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I'm so happy I decided to join Wyncode. I highly recommend this course to driven individuals who enjoy problem solving and want to build awesome apps.
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Anonymous
Built my first iOS App!
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I am enrolled in the Intro to iOS Development course and I love it! The structured classes and expereinced instructors makes learning Swift much more enjoyable. The class learning style gives students the ability to learn and solve REAL WORLD problems, which is applicable to our everyday lifestyles. The instructors are personable and can guide you in the right direction. So far I am loving my investment into the iOS course :)
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Anonymous
Intro to Web Development
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My experience with Brainstation has definitely been a positive one! While much of the information covered could probably be found by scavenging the Web, the structured format of this course and the method by which the instructors conveyed the material definitely expedited that process ten-fold. Concepts covered include: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap. The laid-back class atmosphere and friendly instructors made asking questions very easy, and contributed to the productivity of the class. However, keep in mind that this course is only 3 hours per week, so if you're looking to become a pro web developer at the end of it you will need to put in significant amount of time outside of class.
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Anonymous
Thank you Brainstation!! <3
Brainstation provided me with such an amazing digital marketing course! Im currently enrolled in school as a full time student, and brainstaiton made it easy to coordinate my schedule with my classes. The instructors were so insightful and helpful, with such small classes it really felt like a community! I'll definitely be taking more classes at Brainstation.
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Anonymous
Intro to iOS Development - definitely recommend
i'm currently enrolled in the intro to iOS development course and it's great. I feel confident in my basic knowledge of iOS development from the course already. Well done BrainStation!
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Anonymous
Intro to Web Development - part time
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If your goal is to get a handle on web development in a supportive environment full of living beings I think you will be well served. Much of the information may be available on-line for next to nothing, but still there is something about being in a class with real students and instructors that is particuarly motivating. It clearly is not meant to be as immersive or intensive as an 8 hour a day course as it is 3 hours 1 day a week plus whatever time you put into it outside of class. Anyone going into should understand this and not expect miracles - although I am impressed by what I am able to do now!
By neccessity the course focuses on a few big technologies, namely HTML5, CSS and Bootstrap with a touch of JS. There is no job assistance in this part-time course which is understood going in. It's geared towards projects rather than tests - so it's up to you to use what you learn - no grades are given. The course leaders are often soliciting input from students in order to improve the material and delivery and I think with this intention to improve, it should only get better with time.