BrainStation Reviews
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Veronica
Fantastic, interactive course
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I chose to attend BrainStation's Digital Marketing class because the part time evening hours fit my full-time work schedule, and I attended a workshop where I got a taste of their interactive teaching style.
What I didn't expect was for BrainStation to surpass my expectations entirely. The class has 3 instructors that are all highly knowedgeable in the fields, as well as expremely passionate about sharing what they know. My classmates are from all levels - some are starting a business, some have marketing experience, and some are students fresh out of school. Yet they've taken the time to learn what our individual class wants to learn, and tailored the lessons and activities to the needs of our class. Plus, there's one on one time to work on our individual "projects".
If you take tis course, I highly suggest you come in with a project in mind, whether it's promoting your own business, starting a blog, whatever. It'll help you focus the lessons and help guide your questions and what you want to learn. You'll get the most out of your experience this way.
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Anonymous
Amazing Educational Experience!!
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The way BrainStation's classes are structutred are exceptional! The instructors really make sure you understand the lecture and since the classes are generally small, there is a lot of opportunity to ask questions and clarfy concepts. Even the classmates I had were driven and passionate making BrainStation an even better environment to work in. The instructors are extremely knowledgable and try to make the class as enjoyable as possible. I loved the BrainStation experience and I am definitely returning in the Fall to further my digital skills!!
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Anonymous
Great learning environment
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What I liked best about BrainStation was the relaxed atmosphere in the classroom. It was really laid back and collaborative. Instead of the teacher talking for 3 straight hours, there was a lesson, and then we had time to work on our projects and ask questions. All the learning was hands on and I applied most things I learned directly to my project. Everyone else in the class was friendly and gave me lots of feedback on my work.
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Anonymous
Great learning environment
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What I liked best about BrainStation was the relaxed atmosphere in the classroom. It was really laid back and collaborative. Instead of the teacher talking for 3 straight hours, there was a lesson, and then we had time to work on our projects and ask questions. All the learning was hands on and I applied most things I learned directly to my project. Everyone else in the class was friendly and gave me lots of feedback on my work.
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Anonymous
Love the Educational Model
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I'm taking BrainStation's Digital Marketing course and so far it's been awesome. I'm a university student, so BrainStation is a breath of fresh air. I'm used to lectures with hundreds of students and 1 instructor. My Digital Marketing class at BrainStation is about as far from that as possible. The class is small and we have 3 instructors. All of them are so helpful and knowledgeable. They're always happy to answer our questions and provide feedback on our work. I love being able to collaborate with the other students on projects and bounce ideas off each other. Everyone is friendly and eager to learn, which makes class a lot of fun. Instead of dreading lectures like I do at university, I can't wait for my classes once a week.
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Alexis D
Intense
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It's hard to sum up my experience at Wyncode. It was definitely one of the hardest and most gratifying 9 weeks of my life. Within that short time you will learn the basics and fundementals of web development and more importantly teach yourself how to continue learning well beyond the program, meeting amazing people all along the way. The pressure to do well is entirely in your hands, though, and that can either drive you, or cripple you. That being said, if you stick to it not giving up when it gets hard, than you will walk away with so much more than you might have expected. It can change the way you live your life.
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Gabe Noboa
Life Changing Experience
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I recently graduated from a local State University with a marketing and business background. However, I wasn't fulfilled with the work I was doing and realized I wanted to learn new skills and better equipt myself for my professional career. I did my research and decided to commit to the Wyncode program.
My experience summed up:
- Long days/nights writing code
- Learning how to learn
- Problem solving
- Developing Apps
- Networking
- Immersing myself within the South Florida Tech Community
- Getting a Full-Time position before the program ended
Wyncode has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences I've gone through. I had no previous coding experience and was able to obtain my goals. I highly recommend this program to anyone!
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AD
Software Developer
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Wyncode, with its disruptive learning environment, throws you headfirst into an intensive and stimulating experience. The staff is supportive and encouraging - especially Walter! He had an amazing presence in our class, always passionate about our learning and keeping our spirits high.
Wyncode is only a year old, so there is room for some refactoring and rearrangement of the curriculum but overall it was a life changing experience and I met so many amazing, wonderful people along the way.
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Carlos Socorro
From 0 to 100 in 9W
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Wyncode is an incredible program that in just 9 weeks teaches the fundamentals of programming and gives you a strong base in coding so you can keep learning. This program helps not only in your technical skills but also in your business basics. They will definitely help you land a great job.
As a startup co-founder I wanted to learn how to code and not feel cheated when I talked to developers (just because I did not have an idea what they were talking about). After this course I feel able to code and keep learning to make a better product for my company.
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jb
It's worthy.
So, if you are willing to quit your job (if it applies), sleep less than 6 hours per day (sitting in a computer) or listen to a class that you barely can understand, you are ready to do Wyncode. You learn how to build stuff and to know how stuff is made, start making your own projects, and work in an awesome environment. This is the right place to do it in Miami.
Cheers!
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Maximo Rosario
Wyncode literally changes your life.
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Before Wyncode I was in an IT career fixing computers, which I enjoyed and solved problems, but it was not self-fulfilling and the environment itself I was not a fan of. From the pitch day of the previous Wyncode I knew I wanted to be a part of what was going on in Miami. Once I started at Wyncode I knew I wasn't looking back.
The Wyncode program is very daunting while the course is in progress. But, it's like that for a reason. All the stress you're put under to learn and build all at the same time is done so that you can show what you can create once you dig deep. This isn't for everyone, you must be determined, and you must love to code.
I have nothing but great things to say about Wyncode. The staff, the alumni, everyone apart of Wyncode is a part of one big family, and everyone is always eager to help if you have a problem. It really is something to completely change your life for the better. Wyncode will immerse you in a new enviornment that only leaves room for you to prosper.
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Sean Cosentino
9 Weeks = New job
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Wyncode may seem intimidating for those staring into it from the front gates, but as an Alum, take it from me: "Wyncode Produces Quality Programmers."
In a very short amount of time, less than a typical SINGLE class (9 Weeks) ANYONE can learn the true fundamentals of coding, and what it takes to make a career of it. Wyncode accelerated everything about me. My business expertise, my coding knowledge (Troubleshooting Knowledge), and my own character development. Its truly amazing that in such a short amount of time, a program exists that can put you in a whole new world, where you are truly capable of calling the shots. The empowerment of having options and skills that are desired and believe me... THEY ARE DESIRED.
Go wyncode, and go everyone who is considering it or anyother bootcamp!
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Josh Echeverri
The Great Disrupter.
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Besides knowing how to embed custom music-players back in the early-MySpace days, I had zero experience with code. I feel more accomplished right now than when I graduated from FIU (Florida International University) with my B.A. In today's world, it feels like getting a degree from a college that isn't in the top 20 is subpar. A lot of people are growing increasingly desensitized to these pieces of paper. I personally hide mine because, to me, it's a reminder of how lazy and unmotivated I was to get the thing. What Wyncode has done for each of their students (especially me) is give them something to feel proud about. Something to feel good about. Something to talk about. Wyncode is yielding clear and concise results indicating that unbundling education isn't the future, it's the present! We're at the forefront of it all with Wyncode in South Florida, and it couldn't have been more of an honor to be one of the first students to go through this life altering program. I'm excited to see what the future holds for all of us, and I hope to make the Miami Tech community (and Wyncode) proud one day. I recieved 3 job offers within the first week after the course. I'm in a unique position, and for the first time in my life I feel like an asset to a company (let alone three companies.)
I couldn't be more thankful to the amazing people at Wyncode for providing me with the tools to change my life. Shout out to Ed, Jo, Juha, Diego, Frank, Walter, and Bryce. #WYNNING
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Scott
A transformative experience
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Wyncode is the sort of experience that changes people. We are not the same when we leave as when we entered. In just 9 weeks time Wyncode will give you the skills to be a truly valuable member of any development team, or even to go off and create your own path. From a solid curriculum to tireless efforts at job placement, Wyncode does it all, but what is most valuable is their commitment to the people that come through their doors.
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Lenard
life changing experience
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I made a really tough decision to drop everything I was doing in life and take a chance on Wyncode. I'm glad I made that choice and I can proudly say that I am a web developer being hired before even finishing the course. I had a great experience at wyncode. They had great course material and the instructors and staff were amazing. It's a tough nine weeks but if you stick with it you will learn how to do some amazing things.
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Jeff Shapiro
Wyncode: Proving on a Daily Basis that Disruptive Education Works
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I thoroughly enjoyed the course and its instructors. The instructors were all extremely knowledgable, quick to offer a helping hand, very good at correcting my mistakes while simultaneously teaching me how to avoid such mistakes in the future, and often went above and beyond their responsibilities (many very late nights) to ensure that students were comprehending all of the material taught. There was also a thoughtful and purposeful degree of self-study required, as will be necessary when I enter the workplace. The guest lectures were directly-relevant to the current tech environment, and helped me to understand technology and its applications as seen from a variety of viewpoints (CEOs, investors, etc). The pass to the eMerge conference was also beneficial as it provided me with many great networking opportunities, the opportunity to observe first-hand the current tech field and its future iterations, and the chance to meet many potential future employeers. The 9-week program was appropriately rigorous and required a lot of hard work, which is to be expected. I entered the program with no prior coding experience and leave confident in my abilities to perform in a junior development position for any company. I have learned a variety of programming languages, and looking forward to continuing to learn as the programming field continuously grows. I would like to personally thank the staff of Wyncode for providing for me in 9 weeks (and at a fraction of the cost) what my traditional 4-year degree failed to provide for me, namely, direct and relevant training for employment in a field that is expanding daily. -
Mario Aguayo
From "What's a hash?" to "WHAT THE HASH!?"
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I came into this course not knowing a single thing about coding. At most I had a wordpress site that I had purchased, and didn't know a single thing about how to use it or even change a background color. At first, I was nervous about not being able to learn and grasp the concepts. I tried all the online courses like codeschool.com and codeacademy.com, even some treehouse stuff, but I still couldn't tell the difference between a hash and my elbow.
Day one opens the door to what you will be learning, and the instructors are your tour guides. The resources they give you both in class and outside of class are priceless. You have direct access to the instructor, and he will take his time and ensure that you know whats going on and why. Whatever the tuition cost I would of paid double, becuase the skills I learned in those 9 weeks has helped me continue to learn outside of the course.
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Jack Graham
Wyncode Grad
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First of all I would like to state that these reviews are in fact from wyncode Grads & Alumni (just because it is the first thing I would wonder if I was a perspective student reading this) and anyone can feel free to reach out to me at Jackbgraham2@gmail.com with questions. Wyncode came by extremely honest with what I would be taught and how I would move forward afterwords. On top of personally and carefully seeing each one of the students through the actual course, they also continued to offer a tremendous ammount of both technical and personal support after we graduated. I would and have definitely suggest any Wyncode source to anyone intelligent and driven enough to complete it.
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Frank Ortiz
The start to an entire new chapter.
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1 year perspective of an Alumni and Teaching Assistant of Wyncode Academy
I could go on about the positives and negatives of Wyncode, but the 5 stars and positive words mean next to nothing when it comes to what it is that Wyncode has provided to me and many others that I have seen go through this course.
What did I see Wyncode as before I enrolled?
I had no coding experience - I was a chef. I've always had aspirations to do a lot, however I had not means to achieve anything. When I first heard of Wyncode I saw it as an opportunity to learn a skill set that I can create my own opportunities from.
What was Wyncode as a Student?
Every day was 100%, this was Wyncode's 1st cohort and I had no idea what to expect as far as structure and ability to learn from the curriculum; I saw this as an opportunity to use the resources around me and never get my mind off of my goal. As the course went on I never had a shortage of resources, Bryce and Ed were my go-to beacons for all knowledge. And When I didn't understand some code they wrote I was never afraid of asking them to explain, and they always did with very precise detail. But at the end I only got as much as I did from the course because I gave it my every being - Wyncode was my life for 9 weeks, no social life, no school, no work, just code.
What was Wyncode as an Alumni?
A new family. Now this is the really corny part - but it's true, you'll hear it time and time again. This is a bootcamp, we've all be through it, we all know what it's like, we help eachother out. The Wyncode Alumni network is massive and it's only increasing in size, most of the tech companies I know of have a student I've met through Wyncode.
What was Wyncode as a Teaching Assistant?
I've spent most of my time at Wyncode as a teaching assistant, first as a part time TA and then a few cohorts later as a full time Lead Teaching Assistant.
From the end of the first cohort Johanna and Juha asked me what I wanted to do after the cohort ended (job wise), and everytime I would persistantly tell them I wanted to be part of Wyncode. I fell in love with their vision and the tools that were given to me, I knew I had the skills to be able to teach students all that I had learned.
I had helped teach cohorts 2-5, and from that time range I noticed an extreme change in Wyncode's structure and curriculum. Because the staff believes so much in Wyncode's vision they constantly have improvement in mind - "What are we missing from the curriculum", "How can we teach more effectively", "What can we do for students falling behind", "What are hiring partners looking for".
Conclusion aka TL;DR
To re-state the title of this review "The start to an entire new chapter", before Wyncode I was a part time student at MDC and a full time chef and did not enjoy what I was doing - I was always frustrated and tired.
Now I am a full stack developer - my only limit is how much I am willing to push myself to grow, I don't need a 4year degree to show my skill, my work and my knowledge speak for me.
If you are driven, and if you are ready to change what you do - enroll for Wyncode.
If you enroll for Wyncode, be ready to give it everything. Throughout my year of involvement at Wyncode I've seen so many students come though and the ones who have done well are those who made those 9 weeks their life.
You can't make excuses, the results speak for themselves.
Enroll, get prepared, put in everything, carve your own path in life.
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Jonathon Lyons
Cohort 2 Student Review
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I attended Wyncode's second (and best...j.k.) cohort last fall. I can say that it was probably the best and most impactful decision I have ever made. I graduated college (undergrad) with a degree in Humanities (pretty much an art history degree) and mulled about for a couple years with no sense of direction, working a couple part time jobs here and there. Lets just say I'm a huge advocate of alternate education choices like dev boot camps now. 4 years at a traditional college did not give me the skills, opportunites, or job preparation that I needed, but this fledgling start up managed to in a very effective way. When I attended Wyncode, things like curriculum and daily/weekly agendas/operations had not been ironed out quite yet, and we were a big part of the process in getting those things ironed out. One of the best things about Wyncode is that every week, you will get to talk about what worked, what did not, and all of this input gets taken into account going forward. If you are interested in learning to code, there are an insane amount of options out there. Its hard to say which would be the 'best' route to take, and I was not even aware of all of these options at the time, but personally I am extremely happy I chose Wyncode. The founders are great, they are focused on making Wyncode the best and most effective it can be and they genuinely care about your individual success. Our main teacher, mr. Ed (for the Wynwood location) is by far one of the smartest people I've ever met, and definitely the smartest who has ever provided me tutelage. He's also very patient and a great teacher and will take time to teach and help you on a individual basis. The teachers assistants are also great, and will do the same for you in terms of individual help when you need it. You may even see former students or just friends of Wyncode coming in and helping students out. There is just a fantastic amount of support readily available for you. The space is awesome, a big converted warehouse in the heart of Wynwood that is now a open floor/shared office space.
Attending Wyncode will give you an invaluable, highly practical, and extremely empowering skill. They will push you to do things you never thought you could, like pitching an app that you built from scratch to a crowd of over 150 people. You will also gain fantastic mentors, and make a bunch of friends with your peers. I also can personally say that I got a job within two weeks of graduation and had many companies contacting me instead of the other way around about job openings. So yes, I would definitely reccomend it!
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Angel Huezo
Truly outstanding.
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Joining the Wyncode Miami 4th cohort has been one of the best decisions of my professional life. The 9 weeks of the bootcamp were jam-packed with challenging projects, insightful and well planned lectures, and drink-from-the-fire-hose abundance of opportunities to join the vibrant tech community of Miami. I was able to leave my 19 year former career behind and have literally gone from taking my first step into the Wyncode classroom without any previous coding experience, to taking my first step into a new job as a programmer in 13 weeks to the day!
The Wyncode leadership, instructors and TAs are completely committed to their students' success. I can't thank them enough for their support.
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Ray Braaf
An A+ experience
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My experience at Wyncode has been nothing but positive. The program prepares you for a career as a full-stack web developer, specializing in some of the most popular technologies being used today. The staff is incredible and highly supportive and the instruction is unmatched. This program is directed towards individuals that are serious about making big changes in their lives and are willing to work hard to accomplish them. Overall this life-changing experience has opened many doors for me since I completed it.
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Enide Dufresne
Wyncode: Among The BEST
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If you want to be part of the one of up and coming tech communities in the country, then Wyncode is the place for you. I wouldn't trade the awesome experience I had for anything else!
The instructors were always on top of their game, answering questions and giving inspiring challenges. The leadership team is super supportive in those times when you may feel like an "imposter". There were so many networking events and opportunities to meet potential employers that I couldn't keep up! And there was always time for a little fun too - outings to local restaurants, go-carting, cross fit, and just a great group of fellow students to hang out with.
And of course, I cannot fail to mention, Wyncode is such a supportive enviornment for women! To the point of having the very first lecture feature how women made a huge impact in the technologies we use today. There's even a Women of Wyncode (WoW!) group that creates a space to engage in topics concerning women and diversity overall in tech.
It's an amazing organization.
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Travis Gordon
What you get at Wyncode, you'll find nowhere else.
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There are a lot of ways to learn how to code. But all of them, even the best bootcamps in the country, fail to offer what Wyncode gives its students. Wyncode is not just a 10 hour day of coding everyday for 3 months. It is more than a stellar computer science and full -stack web development curriculum. To analyze it by the technical skills and education it provides for its students is to compare it with every other bootcamp out there. And Wyncode wins that comparison heartily in almost every case. But alas it is a comparison of Apples and Oranges - because Wyncode offers so much more than any other comparable programming course. Jo and Juha hand you the keys to the kingdom of Miami Tech. The intangible value of exposure to industry leaders in the local ecosystem, the stand-alone value of Hiring Partners that come in and actively interview participants while still in the course, the deep entrenchment in not just the methods and workflows of becoming a great developer, but becoming a hirable new face in the local tech scene.
Wyncode is so committed to getting every single one of there students placed and working that it is almost uncanny. So much so, that in my class, 5 out of 20 of us had job offers before the program was even over. That’s literally a 20% placement rate BEFORE graduation. I was hired before I even graduated. And the near 100% post-grad placement rate speaks for itself. That’s all because of the incredible amount of work they put in to make sure you are successful long after program ends. Wyncode will teach you how to code, there is no doubt there. You will be a Junior Rails Dev by the time your nine weeks is over. But it will also teach you how to develop in an Agile/Scrum organization, how to ace an interview, how to be a truly business savvy developer, and will enable you to build relationships that lead to future opportunities.
Wyncode is a leading institution in the Miami tech scene with an amazing group of people standing behind it, and the opportunities afforded to Wyncode students can be found at nowhere else that I've looked. From one on one time with amazing Teaching Assistants to group programming sessions with industry leading Senior Devs - all the way to angel investor guest speakers and interviews with the top local tech companies - Wyncode will get you where you want to be. You just have to put the work in, and you'll see the results sooner than you think.
If you're serious about taking this step - a leap into a new direction in life - becoming a developer in South Florida - there could be no better place to do it. -
Navin
My Wyncode Experience in Cohort 4
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The following represents my opinion, and mines alone.
Wyncode was what may turn out to be the most important learning experience of my life.
In 9 weeks, and only with the most intense effort from myself, and the support of the staff and admin, I was taught what I would consider a second to none foundation to beginining a career as a web developer.
The admin and staff will tell you, you will get out of this course what you put in, and I couldn't agree more.
I secured a developer position with a spectacular organization essentially the night of pitch day, and for this I give alot of credit to the social and business lessons which the course also stresses. Of course, at the end of the day, I put in the work and effort, again supporting the self investment concept Wyncode strongly pushes.
This all shows exactly what Wyncode has to offer: the tools for success for those willing to use all of the resources they provide, and also willing to fully invest in their own success.
In sum, I would strongly recommend Wyncode to anyone, and at the same time advise that those interested do their independent research to see if this course is for them, because it could end up being the most intense learning experience they have yet encountered.
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Fermin Carranza
Coming Full Circle
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I first learned about Wyncode through a friend when I told him I was ready to really commit to learning programming, and I still haven't thanked him enough for recommending me this amazing place. For my research, I actually read all the CourseReport reviews that were available at the time, and one in particular really caught my attention. My writing this review after completing the cohort is one of the many ways where I've come full circle.
I just finished the cohort last night (March 12th, 2015), and I can already tell you it was an experience that changed my life. Wyncode is aimed at taking you from zero knowledge to junior developer, and although they cannot guarantee a job, they will do everything in their power to get you there. There are interviews, guest speakers, networking events, and workshops. Two other classmates and myself actually had signed our employment letters the Wednesday before finishing the program, and two others had job offers as well.
For those still on the job market, Wyncode has prepared great resources and a contact list to help them get jobs as soon as possible. They keep partnering with more and more hiring partners, and they are looking at it from all angles. They really want graduates to succeed.
Regarding the education, Ed Toro is simply amazing. He is very passionate about what he does and is a great eduactor. He is so knowlegeable and smart, you learn every single day. There is no day where you are not learning. There are projects and homework from day one, there's prework to be completed, there's always extra reading. You really need to be committed to making it work.
As for myself, I play soccer for a semi-pro team so I had four hours less than everybody else to work so I had to get up earlier, and really spend most of my day working, but it paid off, if you come in with the attitude of hustling at all times, you will succeed and do amazing. Honestly, it's amazing how much I've learned in what seems like such a short period of time.
Regarding the TA's, I can't say enough good things about them. They are very knowledgeable as well, and they are usually alumns from previous cohorts who really know what new students are going through. They really care about our future and it shows. Walter, Frank, Auston, Damon, Sean, Ray, they are always there to help.
And who could forget about the amazing Diego Lugo, the operations manager. He works non-stop and is always giving his one-hundred percent. He wants to have everything ready all the time and is super friendly, I have never seen him on a bad day.
Lastly, the final project is a true learning experience. We learned so much not only about coding, but about working in teams, managing time, coming up with ideas. I can say that I am ready to start working right away after Wyncode as I have a great understanding not only about the technical aspect, but the business aspect as well.
The last full-circle point is that I said to the staff on the first day that I was going to win Pitch Day and they said they'd hold me to that. They really push students to give their best and that's what I am truly thankful for. In this type of program, you really have to make the most out of it, and they are going to push you to do so. They won't let you slack off because they truly care about you succeeding and doing great.
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Crystalei Daniels
Interest in programming? Wyncode is probably for you.
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Wyncode was a great experience for learning how to code. I was in the first cohort and was wary of trusting in Wyncode, since they hadn’t proven themselves in the South Florida market. It happened to be a great decision and I happily have a new career as a junior developer. Their instructors and staff are incredible and truly help you every step of the way. Whether you’ve never seen a line of code or you just want to learn a new language, you can rest assured they will tailor the learning towards your needs. I do suggest studying and doing the pre-work as well as other online tools to get you prepared for the fast paced course material. If not for that, I would have been very lost through it all. They are currently branching to Fort Lauderdale, which is great for people who live north of Miami. Before I started Wyncode I began going to Ruby Meetup groups, one of which is in Ft. Lauderdale. Damon Davidson runs that group. I learned so much and felt like he was so knowledgeable when interacting with others about their problems and questions in the Ruby world. I enjoyed his teaching style and think he will be an asset to Wyncode as lead instructor in their Ft. Lauderdale location. Ed Toro (Miami Lead Instructor) and Damon Davidson (Ft. Lauderdale Lead Instructor) are very intelligent individuals that will help each person strive to learn as much as they can in the little amount of time given to the cohort. If you have any interest in programming or being in the tech scene, Wyncode is a great choice to start that journey. Just be prepared to work harder than you have in the past and know that in the end it will be well worth it and lead you to a thriving career in the tech industry.
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Walter Latimer
A-maaaaa-zing!
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I entered Wyncode hoping to learn to code, and got so much more than that. I left feeling empowered and able to not only build whatever I wanted, but to take myself seriously as a leader and entrepreneur. Located at the LAB, Wyncode is in the heart of Miami's startup scene and there were always exciting events happening around us. The program is quick to adapt to student feedback, and it is all driven by a fantastic core leadership team. Jo and Juha are personally invested in each student, and Ed can teach like it's nobody's business. In the nine months since i've graduated, I've watched my peers get amazing positions and pursue really cool opportunities. For a solid education in coding, a crash course in entrepreneurship, and a vehicle for integrating yourself into the Miami Tech community, there is no option other than Wyncode.
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Kyle Brown
Wyncode - Filling a Niche and Getting People Jobs
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If you are reading this and considering joining Wyncode, I was in your shoes a couple months ago and had some of the same questions. How credible are web development bootcamps? Is paying $10k (cost as of cohort 3) for a 9 week program really worth it? And most importantly, will I be able to land a job once I have completed the program?
My background is unique, but I was in a position many people find themselves in. I had an engineering degree from a great university, but I had pursued an entrepreneurial path. While being out of school for a few years, I found that employers did not find my degree to be relevant. Too much time had passed by, and I was now in a position where I needed to return to school to gain a skillset that would make me employable.
This is where Wyncode does a great job of filling a niche. I had two choices in my mind: to go back to university and earn a Masters, or to join a web development bootcamp. The decision is a matter of time and money. Pursuing a Masters is a multi-year endeavor and costs multiples of the amount of a program like Wyncode. On the other hand, Wyncode is a 9 week program, only costs $10k, and will develop me into as good if not better of a hiring candidate. During my time at Wyncode, I would also build out a portfolio of projects and receive assistance from the co-founders in obtaining a job through their hiring partners and other resources.
The staff is the most valuable asset that Wyncode can offer you, from the top down. The co-founders, Jo and Johanna Mikkola, are great people. Wyncode is not just a business for them. They are about helping people achieve their goals, and they go out of their respective ways to make sure it happens. The lead instructor, Ed Toro, is an MIT grad with over ten years of real life development experience. He is StackOverflow condensed into one human being. The TAs, Frank and Walter, are Wyncode alumni. They have been through the program and are very skilled Rails developers. They have seen several cohorts go through the program, know what it's like to struggle through a 9 week program, and help guide you through it. They have interacted with hundreds of junior developers. They have seen the story play out hundreds of times. They know exactly what it takes to get you to where you need to be to get hired as a junior developer. They are the soldiers in the trenches.
A final selling point is the space that Wyncode is in: The LAB Miami. In the space, you will interact with tons of young developers. This gives you an opportunity to network and receive advice from people who are more than willing to help you, give you guidance, and potentially put in a good word for you with an employer. You have access to these resources 24/7 while you are in the program.
So would I do it all over again? Absolutely! Wyncode has an almost perfect placement rate for their graduates. If you put in the required time, you will be relatively guaranteed a job within 1-2 months of graduation. The people are amazing and an invaluable resource to your education. And as far as the $10k for 9 weeks of education? It is an investment in your future and a drop in the bucket compared to more traditional learning routes. Even if you attempted to learn on your own, it would take far more time. That's time you would otherwise be getting paid while being employed after your 9 weeks with Wyncode.
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Alfonso
Learn to code with no previous experience at all
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I came into Wyncode with no coding experience at all. I had completed some basic codecademy courses on (HTML, CSS, and Ruby) but apart from that, I had never written an actual line of code. Through 9 weeks of Wyncode I was able to develop skills in HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, Git, Javascript, Jquery. During Wyncode I was able to build several websites, half a dozen web apps, and our own API that was later released on Mashape. Another critical skill that was taught in Wyncode is using Git and Github properly, something that is used throughout every branch of coding and is a must for anyone wanting to work as a web developer.
Wyncode doesn't end when you complete the course. Its a community that is always there to help you obtain your dream job or continue your education.
After completing Wyncode , I kept exploring new languages and frameworks. Since graduating, I have added rubymotion and objective-c to my skills as well as successfully built and deployed an iOS app to the Apple AppStore, and It all started with a visit to Wyncode.Wyncode is composed of a dedicated group of people who will give you everything you need to succeed in tech, all you need to put in is the hard work. Its an intensive coding bootcamp that delivers results.
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Anuvis
Wyncode Review
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The course offers an extreme way to get into what is a developer's world as a student while you are squashed by the amount of material you have to understand in a limited amount of time.
The instructor as well as the teaching assistants help greatly in understanding the concepts but at the end of the day your efforts equal your success like anything else in life. Wyncode’s greatest assets are putting you in direct contact with their hiring partners and also ensuring that you equipped their needs; outside of their partners they offer great tips to not only exceed in a professional environment but to also push ahead of a typical college graduate. -
Andy
My only regret was not starting earlier
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Wyncode is the first licensed brick and mortar institution in the state, and they have already developed deep connections and a strong track record in the South Florida tech scene. Their curriculum won't teach you everything you need to know in nine weeks -- that isn't realistic for any nine week program. What it will do is give you the skills you need to land an entry level programming gig at a local tech company, or to build an MVP for your business idea. You will also leave the program with the tools necessary to keep learning, which to me is the most important thing.
I came to Wyncode at 32 as a career educator and small business entrepreneur with zero coding experience. In all honesty I wasn't sure at first whether this would be a career change for me or just another hobby I would tinker with over the summer. I came to love the challenge of building something out of nothing, and I am sure this is because of Wyncode. Their greatest strength is in their teaching staff and executive team. They take the time to get to know each student's strengths, weaknesses and asiprations, and work hard to make sure each graduate finds what they are looking for. It is beyond evident that the entire team is personally invested in the success of each student.
Is the curriculum a little lecture heavy? Yes, it was, at least for me. However, the amount of knowledge you have to cram into your head in a very short time period will leave you with little room to quibble about content delivery. The bottom line is that you have nine weeks to learn Ruby, Rails, JS and SQL. At the end of the day, your success will be determined by the work you put into the experience and the one-on-one time you spend with TAs. Luckilly, the professor and TAs on staff are generous with their time and knowledge.
The ecosystem here is not as developed as CA or NY, and an entry level job here will not pay the six figure salary often quoted in newspaper articles about the nationwide code school phenomenon. However, the community here is small enough to be navigable, and it is more than possible to land an interesting, fairly compensated first job out of the experience. Wyncode is based in the LAB, which is the unofficial capital of the Miami tech scene. Their Fort Lauderdale cohort will be hosted at General Provision, which plays the same role in Broward. The owners of the school have made a concerted effort to place their students in an environment where they can't help but learn by osmosis.
Codecademy Labs has partnered with Wyncode to offer a more basic, low-cost, low-commitment weekend course -- this was not available when I was a student but I think it makes a lot of sense as a supported environment to test the coding waters and see if it is a viable career path for you. In my case, I know I needed the in-person support of a full time code school to help me get my bearings. Overall, I would definitely recommend Wyncode to anyone considering a code school in Miami or Broward. My only regret from the experience was not making the jump earlier.
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Dan Kreiger
Great City. Brilliant Instructor. Helpful Staff.
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I learned a lot at Wyncode. It's an amazing experience as well to study with Ed Toro (the head instructor). He challenges the class daily, and his insight/expertise in the field is invaluable. One of the highlights of attending Wyncode is learning from Ed.
The staff at Wyncode provides excellent job assistance after graduation. In fact, thanks to Wyncode’s help I was offered a job only a month after graduation. It's clear that Wyncode will do everything they can to make sure their students succeed and achieve their professional goals.
The atmosphere at Wyncode is also close-knit, and everyone communicates with one another. Everyone wants to see each other succeed, and I found that to be very motivating. By the end of the cohort, I had made a lot of great friends.If you want to get into tech (especially Miami tech) and learn the necessary coding skills, Wyncode is the place to go.
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Tony Carballeira
Wyncode Graduate
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I was a student at Wycode and graduated from the third cohort. Everyone in the Wyncode team are not only extremely helpful and knowledgeable, but also amazing people. I learned way more than i expected to and the course definitely prepared me to enter the development field as a junior dev. I had the opportunity of meeting and getting to know not only the wonderful Wyncode Team, but also many great people who were also students learning and working through the course as well. I made friends, learned how to code, and i am now employed full time as a software developer. Wyncode is easily the best investment i have ever made.
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Shahana Bhattacharya
Wyncode Opens Doors
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If you want to change your career and be a part of a growing industry, definitely look into Wyncode. That being said, be prepared to truly challenge yourself to persevere and plan to practice coding for hours day in and day out, including weekends, if you want to succeed.
I was part of Cohort 3 and just completed the program in December 2014. Prior to Wyncode I was working as a Sales Assistant before I was laid off from my job. After hearing about Wyncode, I chose to invest in myself and my future rather than finding myself another dead-end job, and I am so happy I did.
You LEARN. Not only about different languages, APIs, Gems, and all that good stuff, but also about how you can creatively solve problems, make magic happen on a browser, and tap into a creative outlet that you probably never knew existed. More than anything else, you learn that with time, effort, and practice, you are capable of accomplishing some pretty incredible things.
The team is amazing. From the instructor, Ed Toro, to the TAs, you have a wide pool of knowledge and experience to learn from. Juha, Jo, and Diego offer a ton of support both throughout the program and afterwards on your journey to finding a job, and they always keep you informed of events, networking opportunities, and of people you should know about who are involved with Miami tech.
Though I personally did not accept a job in tech, the opportunities to were available to me, which is a sure sign that the Miami tech scene is active and on the rise. And though my new job does not involve coding, the ability to say "I can build websites and create apps" definitely makes my employer's ears perk up. Wyncode opened up a new world to me that I would never have been exposed to before, and it gave me the skills and foundation I needed to continue exploring this world.
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Isaac Weinbach
Coding and Miami are a perfect combo!
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I'll keep it short incase you dont want to read the other long reviews. I graduated from the University of Miami with a business degree and ZERO coding experience. After 9 weeks, I was able to build a prototype for an app i've been wanting to build and have landed an awesome job at a startup in Miami.
Coding will be relvanant, Miami is on the rise, and Wyncode puts you in the position to succeed.
Also, if you truly are considering joining, YOU MUST put in the work. You will be coding non-stop for 9 weeks and beyond. Wyncode provides the best support to make it!
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Widny St. Louis
Wyncode is the best
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When I saw Wyncode's first cohort final presentation, I was so impressed and decided to apply to their second cohort. Fortunately, I was accepted and it was one of the best decision I ever made. The team was absolutely amazing. They all really cared about my success. Ed Toro, the lead instructor, is a genius. Not only is he great programmer, but he is able to teach in a way that any beginner can understand and quickly catch on. The TAs were also phenomenal teachers and support system. They were always available to help.
I was amazed at how equally involved management was in my success. Jo and Juha regularly checked in with me. They provided me with honest feedback about my progress and devised a plan to ensure my success in the program and getting hired as a programmer. Today, I am a junior developer at a tech company with proficient skills to do the job. That would not have happended if it weren't for Jo and Juha, Ed, and the rest of the team.
When I started Wyncode, I couldn't even type faster than 25 wpm, By the end, not only did my typing increase to 50 wpm, but I gained the skills I needed to be an effective coder. I know that I am still at the beginning of a life-long journey of knowlege and growth but I am excited about my future.
9 weeks goes by really quick. If you dedicate the time, you're open to honest feedback, passionate, persistently communicate with the instructor, TAs and managment, you will succeed.
To conclude, I remember the exact moment I knew I had made the right investment. We built a dummy twitter app during class with just a few features. It was ugly, but it worked. I had gossebumps by the end of the lecture. Thanks to the Wyncode team for changing my life.
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Hector - Cohort 1
A school with a startup spirit
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I would first mention that paying to learn how to code was one of the best investments I have made in my life. Because not only do you get the skills necessary for you to get a job as a developer, start your web development shop or develop that idea that you want to see happen, but it also teaches you how to sell your ideas, how to develop a product and how to be a better team player. Wyncode involves you to the tech community and grants the opportunity to connect with the people you need to put your app idea out there. My result out of Wyncode was to start my own Web development shop and now I am living in Venezuela a country where developers and web development shops are scarce currently. So don't think twice, coding will change your career and open doors to an amazing and profitable industry.
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Todd
Wyncode
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I was part of the third Wyncode cohort. I had an experience that was both educational and enjoyable. I thought the people involved were really wonderful. It's a great team. On the educational side, I learned a lot from the instructors. Ed Toro is amazing. He's a great teacher, a phenomenal coder, and a fun person to know. The TA's consistently went above and beyond to help me out when I needed it (which was often). Frank and Walter, especially, both helped me a lot. I've been coding pretty regularly since the cohort ended (a month ago), and Ed, Walter and Frank, all three--have responded to help me with things when I've gotten stuck. And this is in light of the fact that they're busy working with another cohort.
The business team is also wonderful and always available to help. What's impressive is how overwhelmingly positive they are day in and day out. Juha, Johanna and Diego approach every problem smiling. Jo and Juha regularly checked in with me during my job search to see how things were going and to offer advice. Whenever I've stopped by the lab, they've been generous with their time and interested in what I was doing.
I developed real skills at Wyncode. I worked hard. That's a big part of it. No 9 week bootcamp is going to make you an excellent developer. That takes time and experience. But it's amazing how far you can develop if you put the time in. You can learn to code on your own. I think you can do a lot of things on your own if you want it bad enough. Wyncode is a short cut via cheat code. You get a package that includes people to help teach you, people to support you and help connect you to employers, and a class full of similarly positioned people who become your friends (a nice additional perk).
Finding jobs is tough. It's competitive. But fortunately I found myself with multiple opportunities after the program ended (pretty amazing for a 9 week bootcamp, no?). I ended up accepting a job with a great company.
I'm not one of those "everyone needs to learn how to code" people. I actually don't think it's right for everyone. I happened to really fall in love with it. If you do have an interest in learning to code, I think Wyncode is a great place to do it. I'd recommend it. Good luck.
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Bryan Perez
More than just learning to code
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I was fortunate enough to be part of Wyncode’s first cohort, from May to July 2014.
I had virtually zero experience coding before I joined (I had just a base knowledge of HTML and CSS) but I knew that rather than spending 6 months struggling to learn by myself, I’d advance much faster learning from experts.
Wyncode’s program is absolutely authentic in the value it delivers to its students, and I personally attribute this to its team. Head instructor Ed Toro is extremely knowledgeable with years of experience in the tech field. But more importantly, he’s able to relay complex information patiently and logically to students. In my opinion, his teaching style was essential to this program. Learning from an expert that enjoys the teaching process is a completely different experience than reading from a textbook or taking an online course. The access to that level of expertise is what I was looking for coming into Wyncode, and Mr. Toro definitely delivered.
The supporting staff is made up of Teaching Assistants that specialize in different areas – front end development, supporting languages (JavaScript, JQuery), etc. Their contribution is just as essential, because although Ed Toro is giving the lessons each day, your learning truly happens after the lesson, when you're working on assignments and thinking through problems.
This part of the program might be very frustrating to some students if they were to work on their own – but the Teaching Assistant staff was there every night to support and offer guidance. This level of commitment to your learning is unseen in any other environment – even at the university level, it's hard to have a full day devoted to you the way Wyncode has organized it.
The final piece that really differentiates Wyncode from anything else are the founders Johanna and Juha. They bring an energy and passion to their program that sets the tone for the rest of the organization, including the students. Their vision of the program isn't just to create a coding school – it's to build well-rounded tech professionals. In my opinion, they are succeeding at this better than most universities.
The reason why I think this is because they offer something that often gets lost in a large university environment. They offer a personalized experience. Johanna and Juha are there every day, receiving feedback from both students and teaching staff. They are constantly gauging everyone's progress to make sure no one falls behind on the course content. But more importantly, they offer mentorship where most tech professionals need it the most – in social settings like interviews with employers. Johanna and Juha have years of experience in all types of professional situations, and they freely share that knowledge with their students.
I was personally involved in several interviews with employers during the cohort, and for each meeting I prepped with Johanna and Juha. They offered guidance on how to build the employer-applicant relationship, what strengths I should promote, what weaknesses I could improve on. They networked alongside us, attending events where they could introduce us to tech professionals. I met my current employer at an event that Johanna and Juha found and attended with me.
The overall theme to Wyncode is a dynamic, well-rounded team offering you a personalized experience from start to finish. For me, that finish was landing full-time employment as a Rails developer. Wyncode's team guided me from learning the material, using it to build apps, showcasing those apps in my portfolio, and using that portfolio as an asset during networking events with employers. As straightforward as it sounds, that path takes a lot of work, and that's where the tone, energy, and motivation of the team is crucial.
Two weeks after my cohort ended, I was extended an offer letter from my employer. I'm now a Junior Rails Developer at MDLIVE. Its still mind-boggling to me that this all happened in about 10 weeks.
My experience at Wyncode was so rich and profound that I find it impossible to capture it in just a few paragraphs. I freely state that Wyncode changed the course of my career and it's easily one of the most impacting decisions of my life.