CodeOp

Super contenta con la experiencia en CodeOp, es un curso intenso, de 11 semanas, pero muy, muy recomendable. Vale la pena hacer la pre-work que te envían antes de empezar el curso, esto te permitirá no ir tan perdida cuando empieces el curso. El programa es muy completo, intenso, rápido, muy rápido, pero vale mucho la pena, aprendes muchísimo!
La red de soporte técnico durante todo el curso es espectacular, en todo momento puedes contactar con compañeras y profesores / as para resolver dudas.
Si tienes ganas de aprender y de trabajar fuerte para conseguir un cambio en tu vida, no lo dudes! :)

 I had been contemplating a transition into tech for a while when I decided to google for a tech bootcamp. I had two challenges – time and money. As a working mother of three there were demands on my time and monthly budget. I had initially dabbled in free online classes; at one point I had even paid for an online course. Juggling work and family and finding time to study, it was very easy to fall behind and not keep to my study schedule. I needed something I would be able to commit to for a period of time - 10 – 12 weeks was manageable and I needed an institution that could provide not only a scholarship but a fee payment plan as well that would not make me overstretch my finances. Code Op checked the two boxes and in addition, the fact that it situated in Barcelona Spain the weather was perfect and the visa process painless: two key considerations if you come from Africa (or maybe it’s just me.)   The curriculum was intense and engaging. In the first 6 weeks, one gets to understand the fundamentals in morning lectures and as well as put into practice new knowledge in the afternoon working on assignments. Monday through to Thursday typically would involve problem solving sessions from 9 – 10, then lectures for about 2 hours and review of the previous days coding assignment then the afternoons would be spend working on coding assignments. Fridays involved, guest sessions and weekly tests to gauge comprehension and application of things you learnt during the week. Week 7 – 10 was fun, the climax in my book of the bootcamp. It was all about putting all we had learned , in the previous weeks, into projects, creating your first minimum viable product (MVP) then adding a feature to a fellow student MVP and lastly the group collabo project, where you had to work with fellow student to create a product from scratch, separate responsibilities in delivering the final project and showcasing your finished work.  During the period of the course, you have one on one sessions with the career coach and networking opportunities.  Week 11, the last week, is career week and you have chance to improve your white-boarding skills, work on your CV and LinkedIn profile and prepare for the real world.  Code Op uses Slack to keep us connected to the lecturers and mentors as well as ourselves as students. Two months after graduation, I am still part of the community and I am also able to be there for new and incoming bootcamp students and still get support in the job search and navigating life after bootcamp. We discuss coding, big up projects but also share cool resources and job links that we may come across… there is even a mouth-watering recipes channel.  Code Op have an open door policy, you are able to access support from the staff when you need it. To be honest , it didn't have to be code related...it is 360 degree wholesome support. The staff is approachable and non judgmental. The fact that a number have transitioned careers and understand the pressure of going through a bootcamp makes the engagement with them meaningful and fulfilling.  CodeOp is housed at Cloud Works co working space, this provides an atmosphere to mingle with a great start up and take part in tech and business networking opportunities. 
I recommend CodeOp specially given that it is inclusive and non ageist! I was embraced as a 45 year old , renaissance woman , mother of three. I thrived and I am better for it. …you are never too old! If you are thinking about it - #JustDoIt 

I'm a current student at Codeop Barcelona, so far the experience has been amazing and they have honestly surpassed my expectations. The support we get is amazing, more than a coding bootcamp I've found a community. Even if my bootcamp is a part-time the professor is always on Slack when I have any doubts about activities, all of the staff is super helpful and friendly, we have coaching sessions and lots of activities outside the curriculum like mentors, access to special material, conferences/meetups among others. 

You'll find many coding bootcamps in Barcelona but with Codeop you'll find a community of women that support you doesn't matter in which stage of your professional journey you are. I'm very happy about the bootcamp I choose, couldn't ask for more! 

I attended this bootcamp as a launchpad to pivot from a business career into tech, and CodeOp gave me just the rigorous foundation, with the right mix of complexity and support I was looking for. The curriculum focuses on building logic and critical thinking skills, which transcend all frameworks and languages, and this gave me the confidence to tackle problems head-on. Assignments after each lecture in the first 6 weeks helped me build on the newly acquired knowledge, and by the project phase when we were required to build 3 projects, everything started to make a lot more sense! The admin team is also accessible and very responsive to feedback to suit the needs of students so no one feels left behind. Small cohort sizes also build a collaborative spirit and support, and weekly mentorship sessions allowed me to explore the numerous possibilities of a career in tech. At the end of the bootcamp, the adminstration and staff were also very supportive during the job search process and in preparing me for interviews. All in all, I found CodeOp to be a no-judgement zone that fostered the right atmosphere to take this life-changing step.

My journey at CodeOp has been truly life-changing, and I couldn't be happier with my choice.

I was on the hunt for bootcamps specializing in full-stack web development, and that's when I found Code Op. From the moment I joined, I knew I had made the right decision.

The instructors were exceptional. They were not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive. They made learning enjoyable and were always there to help.

The curriculum was well-structured and practical, which allowed me to apply what I learned in real-world situations. This hands-on approach was invaluable.

What sets CodeOp apart is the strong sense of community. I created meaningful connections with both my fellow students and the instructors. We all encouraged each other, making the experience both motivating and enjoyable.

I couldn't be happier that I chose CodeOp to start my tech career transition.
It was definitely challenging, and at times you need to let go of expecting that everything will make sense. It's hard to be bad at something new, or to not understand why things aren't working. But it's all part of the process - and our wonderful instructor, TAs (who are program alums!), and the whole CodeOp staff were all so patient, kind and supportive through our good days and bad, and genuinely committed to helping us figure out very problem we got stuck on. That community of mentorship, as well as the wonderful community of peer support that we built among my classmates, made the fast-paced learning process feel not only possible, but positive and transformative. Huge thanks to all! Excited to stay in community as we all move forward.

I attended the 6 months part-time version of Codeop's Full Stack Development Bootcamp and loved the experience. Working full-time plus attending class and completing the coursework was challenging at times, but the wonderful team at Codeop made me feel supported every step of the way.
These are some of my personal highlights of the program:
- small class size: I got to ask all of the many questions I had
- continued support from instructors, classmates and the amazing Codeop alumni community when I got stuck solving a problem
- AMAZING staff and instructors who care deeply about the learning journey and career path of each student
- really relevant preparation for getting started in the tech industry (career talks, mock interviews etc.)
- focus on problem solving and thinking like a developer
When the course finished, I was extremely proud of what I had accomplished, but also sad to not come back to class to learn even more the next week.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Codeop to anyone interested in a career change towards tech!

For me there were many pros but the top 3 are:
- The whole team is supportive and very active in your learning. You get support not just from the teachers and assistance but mental support from the founder, Katrina. She takes time to get to know each student.
- There's technical support available from teachers and student alumni through Slack community
- The career support and preparation was great. They really take you to the basics - the most useful thing they gave advice (for me) was on how to answer the question 'Tell me about yourself'.

I loved it so much. Graduating from a bootcamp is a very difficult experience, so much to learn in so little time, yet with CodeOp it's been so much better than expected. Their team is so professional yet so human, so nice, they make you feel like at home and that makes the hard parts way so much better.
I want to personally thank Katrina for all she's done for me, I'll forever be in debt to you!

If anyone is reading this wondering about which bootcamp to choose, CodeOp is the best option you have out there, and even if you think you can't afford to pay for a bootcamp, contact them, there are so many ways for the bootcamp to be paid only AFTER you get a job as a developer! No kidding!