CodeOp

Before signing up, I was torn between this bootcamp and another one also in Barcelona. I interviewed with both (the application process was a bit different) and got accepted into both, so the time for me to choose arrived. Curriculum-wise, I had previously heard of JavaScript and had started its introduction course on Codecademy, but I had barely heard of Ruby (the computational language taught in the other bootcamp), so I was already more inclined to choose CodeOp. However, this was not the main reason why I decided to join them.

Firstly, I was in contact with alumni from both bootcamps: everyone who graduated from CodeOp was someone I would like to work with, super nice, and explained everything in great detail; also, I could see myself being like them, and there was a diverse representation. I also felt the sense of community I would later be a part of. At some point, I connected on LinkedIn with an old alumna from CodeOp who completed the bootcamp online from the other side of the world; when I thanked her for reposting my first project, she said (and I quote): "I try to help out as much as I can with exposure for the students at CodeOp within my international network. I've been there and want to give back to the community that got me to where I am now. It's a beautiful community, and I'm so happy to hear they continue to nurture this type of environment for people who are trying to switch careers."

The experience with people from the other bootcamp was not as pleasant; they were mostly all men (so it was hard for me to see myself represented), and I felt mansplained at some points. Also, even they were telling me I should find a bootcamp that teaches JavaScript instead of Ruby. I was about to make a huge financial effort, and that was the point at which I decided on the community I wanted to be a part of and the language I wanted to learn.

During my first days in the bootcamp, I realized I had made the right decision for me. I learned so much in such a short amount of time, and I think this is also thanks to being in such a supportive and safe environment. I got to spend every day with people who have gone through similar situations to the ones I've experienced, people who understood me. And I'm not only talking about my cohort, but also the instructors, employees, and CodeOp's CEO, Katrina. I also experienced significant personal and professional growth; I honestly feel like a different Maria from the one who started the bootcamp on July 3rd.

I can only encourage you to choose CodeOp if you're considering entering the tech field. You will not regret it.

I first started coding almost a year before signing up for this bootcamp whilst on maternity leave. I found online, self-paced courses useful but eventually hit a wall in my learning. I then discovered Codeop's bootcamp online and after many months of conversations with the admissions team, I finally decided to bite the bullet and go for it! I don't regret it for a second! As a 40+ career changer (ex-teacher) with two young children, I found the course challenging but manageable due to the inclusive and supportive environment. The lecture phase was fast moving but extremely comprehensive. I didn't understand all the concepts immediately but benefitted from sessions with the TA on the course to stay on track. By the time we got to the project phase, it was a lot of fun to put the concepts we had been taught into practice. I can now build a full stack app from scratch and collaborate on other projects on Github. The career weeks were especially useful to re write my CV and create an appealing LinkedIn profile. Overall, I have found a great community that will continue to accompany me on this exciting journey into a new career! :)

This has been one of the best decisions I have made in the past years. At CodeOP, I could learn and grow as a fullstack developer in a very safe environment. The instructors, guest lecturers and TAs were in my experience all amazing and used inclusive language. It was an intense experience and at times extremely challenging to learn so much in so little time (6 months, part time). But it was absolutely worth it and I feel confident with the skills I’ve earned. After this training, I am able to build my own fullstack web app from zero and deploy it. I can actually build things just for fun and work on legacy projects. I can also collaborate with other developers on GitHub. Lastly, I’ve also learned how to better apply for jobs and create a more appealing CV and LinkedIn account. Bonus: At CodeOP, the general support and job assistance continues even after graduation. 

I completed the 11 weeks full stack web development bootcamp at CodeOp, I attended it remotely. I expected the course to feel quite long, but the weeks flew by in no time. The lectures were very useful and mostly fun, there were plenty of daily exercises and "challenges" to solve to make sure we understood the material, the instructor and teaching assistants were amazing & always there to help if we had questions or got stuck, and we created a sense of community within my cohort. There were a few times were I felt like I didn't understand anything at all, that what I was learning was irrelevant or too complicated.. but honestly it all made sense once we started working on our own projects in the second half of the bootcamp. I am now working in the industry thanks to CodeOp's help with career assistance, so you can be sure "it works". I am grateful to have had this experience, it was exhausting and difficult at times (some light coding knowledge definitely needed so do your pre-course work), but it was also very rewarding and definitely worth the time, money & effort. I would recommend it to others with no doubt.

CodeOp is not just a coding a school. It is a community that truly supports women++ who are transitioning to tech and even those who have already transitioned to tech. 

As a double bootcamp graduate, having done both the Full Stack Development Course and Data Science Course with CodeOp, and a teaching assistant, I have to say that this coding school is true to its mission in eradicating the gender gap in tech. 

As a student, I was fully supported from the very beginning. I do not think that I would have afforded these courses without any financial assistance and the school has a big list of financial support providers to choose from. And, even when I had issues with paying my deposit, I still felt welcome. 

As a student and teaching assistant, I saw that they are really committed to giving high-quality courses as developments and improvements to the curriculum are never-ending. With each iteration, we discuss how we can make the concepts more accessible and how we can improve student experience. And, I have seen a lot of developments since my first course and this was only last year. 

As a teaching assistant, I am impressed by the way we make our services personal. We always have our doors open for anyone who needs assistance, whether it is a tech issue or an emotional one. We understand and respect the courage that it takes to make the transition to tech and we are always there to give encouragement, pep talks and advice.

This is probably what is missing from online, self-paced courses where the only forms of interaction are videos, forums and simulations — The human touch that makes the transition less scary and more memorable. And, I found that in this community. 

Hence, now that I have full time job as a junior developer / data scientist at a large tech consulting company, I continue my work with them as a teaching assistant as I am very happy and thankful to be part of this community.

HELLO! CodeOp graduated here! This Bootcamp is one of the best decision I've made. I'm from Venezuela but took the course in Barcelona. It was 3 months of INTENSE learning process. The community is the best and also the other students were amazing! If you are looking for an express way to improve your skills in TI, full stack development and programming in general you should come aboard! This has changed my game forever! It's pretty cool, I hope people have the possibility to get into it!

I studied Computer Science in my bachelor's degree where we had an introduction to coding with Java and object-oriented programming but never got into it and felt very alienated and inadequate in the very male-dominated university setting where most of the other students had previous coding experience. I had almost given up on coding and a career in Tech when I found Codeop, looking for a Bootcamp specifically for women. My experience from the beginning was very positive, everyone was really warm and friendly. 

For me the practical approach was a much better fit than the theoretical one at university, I went in thinking it would be very challenging and overwhelming but I didn't expect to find so much joy in coding. It was a truly transformative experience, not only giving me a lot of technical skills but also friendships, better self-confidence and a sense of belonging in this tech world. I came to Barcelona only for the Bootcamp, so it was great to meet people in school. The team made sure that we felt welcome, activities after school were organised so we really grew together as a group in class. 

The learning materials were very professional, nicely designed, tools like Notion and Slack were used to have resources accessible at all times. The teachers are very knowledgeable, able to convey also difficult course content. They were always approachable and non-judgmental, I never had the feeling that a question was too stupid or that it would be annoying to ask one more time. We did coding challenges from the beginning, which was very useful to develop problem-solving skills and implement them in Javascript and which came very handy when I started having job interviews. There was always the option to get more advanced resources or exercises to adapt to every student's pace. The project phase was so much fun, the feeling of being able to create full websites to solve real-world tasks. It is kind of choosing your own adventure, focussing more on the styling and Frontend or implementing complex functionality. The group project was a great learning experience in organising the tasks with multiple team members. 

Career week was great preparation for the job search because I already had my CV ready when I finished the Bootcamp, I could immediately start applying. We could always reach out to the career coach to get feedback for cover letters and salary negotiations which was very useful for me as it was my first time applying to a job after university. While it was probably beneficiary to be able to put my computer science degree on my CV, I feel like all the skills I'm actually able to use in a job I learned during the Bootcamp.

So I highly recommend people from all backgrounds to apply, the Bootcamp at CodeOp is such a fun introduction in a safe space to coding. 

I did quite a bit of research before choosing a bootcamp — read many reviews, spoke to alumni and visited the campuses of almost every bootcamp in Barcelona, but CodeOp really stood out to me. Everyone I met was so welcoming, transparent and, most of all, passionate about what they were doing. I decided to join the full stack bootcamp in September and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I went in with some basic programming skills and a lot of doubt and left with a solid foundation in modern web technologies and 2 job offers within 2 months after the bootcamp. 

The way CodeOp has supported me (and still continues to support me) has been amazing. There was genuine interest and attention to our well-being all throughout the bootcamp. The teachers are very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and patient. I always felt comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. And even though it was remote, there was constant communication and they managed to make us feel part of the community from a distance. 

The curriculum is very well thought out and constantly adapted to stay up to date with the latest technologies. It starts with the basics and if you already have some coding experience, the first week will be easy, but the pace picks up fast. What I really loved was their personal approach. If you want to be challenged, you can get more difficult assignments. If you're struggling with a certain topic, you'll get more 1 on 1 support. During the project phase, you can even request additional lectures based on your interests and needs for your personal projects. This really allows you to grow as much as you want. 

Furthermore, now that I had my first weeks as a paid developer, I can tell that CodeOp's curriculum prepares you well for the real world. Because working in a team is about more than just knowledge of JavaScript, the bootcamp experience also teaches you how to collaborate with other developers, read code that's not written by you, use documentation and navigate the tech industry. And CodeOp's support doesn't stop after the bootcamp: they connect you to their network, you keep access to the resources and you can always ask for advice. 

If you're doubting (like I did) whether it's really possible to change your career and become a developer after a bootcamp — it is. But it's not magic! It requires a lot of hard work, long days and focus. A bootcamp is just one step on your path to becoming a developer. You have to be prepared and continue learning afterwards. But if you give it your all, those 3 months can really be life-changing. And CodeOp will be there to support you every step of the way. 

I finished the full time Full Stack Development course so weeks ago and cannot be happier with the experience. The curriculum is extremely good, and still we learnt so many more extra things than the expected ones! The instructors are simply awesome, their enthusiasm is contagious and you can feel how much they love coding, which makes the classes and the learning experience so much more enjoyable. 

The projects, lectures and activities are all very well thought and the white boarding practice, coding challenges, and career week were all extremely useful. 
I loved how much I learn and how I have felt confident coding on my own and building stuff since the bootcamp ended, but most importantly I loved how great of a community CodeOp is. I always felt like I was in a safe space, fully supported by the staff and like each one of us mattered and was capable of doing great things.

I would (and will) recommend this bootcamp to anyone since it was really a life changing experience!

 I would like to express my gratitude to Katrina Walker for the opportunity accorded to me to attend the Full Stack Web Development bootcamp on scholarship basis. You have changed my life, my perspective on the industry and opened the door for more opportunities for me and the communities i serve in Uganda. 

I specifically liked the depth of the course material and the fact that I can always re-watch my classes for reference as I put my skills to practice. The quality of course contents is excellent and well-coordinated, the entire CodeOp community is vey friendly and helpful; the communication and feedback between the leaners, instructors and alumni is timely and excellent! 

To my instructors and the CodeOp community; thank you so much! 

CodeOp is so much more than a school. It is an inclusive multicultural community of professional and dedicated people who root for each other and watch each other grow. The CodeOp team is always there to support you and encourage you if the "imposter syndrome" takes over. I started my educational journey through tech right after the pandemic began. The Bootcamp made the quarantine so much more engaging and kept me motivated. If you start with zero coding experience like I did, you might feel a bit lost at first, but everything starts making sense in the project phase when building web applications. Moreover, CodeOp offers comprehensive career guidance vis-à-vis the tech industry's hiring process, which helps to understand better what the job market looks like and what to expect in your technical interview. Thank you for a transformative educational journey, CodeOp.