Cleveland State Tech Bootcamps by Fullstack Academy

   The instructors are good, and they are actually working in the fields that they are teaching. They share a lot of information, give real world examples and put a bit of themselves into each class. After graduation, Fullstack does offer resume and interview assistance. You will learn a lot of really good and useful tools and information.
   I was working a full-time 40+ hour job while doing this online part-time bootcamp and wasn't able to do any school work while at my full-time job. Because of this I found it very difficult to keep up with the course work. They give you a lot of great information but it comes fast and it doesn't stop. I like to compare it to a speeding train and you're holding on but the train doesn't stop, it keeps flying down the track. If I fell behind, it was nearly impossible for me to catch up. I inquired about extra help but was denied and told that the 20 minutes of office hours, every 2 weeks, was enough (it wasn't). I understand they are revamping the process and offering longer office hours, so maybe that will help.  I reached out to the Student Success Manager (SSM) but it seems as though they don't care if you're succeeding, just if you're failing or not. Except for the handful of quizzes in the beginning, I failed every test and yet some how I passed and graduated. It seemed that most of my cohort classmates didn't have a job or had a part-time job or a job where they could do class work when they were at their jobs. If one of those options is your situation, I say go for it, but if you are in my situation, it's going to be really difficult. It was for me anyway.
   I think the ultimate success of this bootcamp is if I can get a job in the field of study. I graduated a couple weeks ago and still job hunting, so I can't really say if the bootcamp was a success or not. Working a part-time job while working a full-time job feels like 2 full-time jobs, so before you sign-up, think about your situation carefully and whether you have the time and energy to keep up with the pace for 6 months.  

My journey with Scaler Academy’s Full Stack Development program has been a really meaningful learning experience for me. When I started the program, I had a basic understanding of development, but I wanted to build a much stronger foundation and become more confident as a software developer. The structured curriculum helped me learn concepts in a more organized way instead of jumping between different technologies and resources.

What I liked most about the program was the balance between learning concepts and actually applying them. Working on frontend and backend projects gave me the opportunity to understand how things work in real-world applications. Building projects from scratch, debugging issues, and figuring out solutions on my own helped me become much more comfortable with the development process.

The DSA part of the program was also an important learning curve for me. Initially, approaching some of the problems felt challenging, but with consistent practice, I gradually became better at breaking problems down and thinking logically. The mentorship and doubt-solving sessions were helpful whenever I needed a different perspective or got stuck on a concept.

Another thing I appreciated was the exposure to areas beyond just coding, such as databases, APIs, backend architecture, and system design. It helped me understand the bigger picture of how software applications are built and made me more aware of the skills expected from a professional developer.

Overall, Scaler has played an important role in my growth as a developer. The program definitely requires consistency and effort, but for me, the biggest takeaway has been the confidence I gained in learning new technologies, solving problems, and building applications independently. I’m glad I took the opportunity to be part of the program, and I would recommend it to anyone who is willing to put in the work and genuinely wants to grow in software development.

 I had a great learning experience with KnowledgeHut upGrad. The training was well-structured, practical, and easy to follow, with knowledgeable instructors who explained concepts clearly. The course content was relevant and has helped me gain skills that I can directly apply in my work. I would definitely recommend this training to anyone looking to upskill and grow their career.