Coder Academy

After making the tough decision to switch careers into programming, I was up against very lean set of options of bootcamps in Australia. Couple of reasons why I picked Coder Academy:

1. Doing a fully immersive course for 27 weeks as opposed to 12 offered by others just made more sense to me(if you have the time).

2. An industry based interniship at the end of the course(which eventuated into an actual job for me, WOOHOO!!).

3. VET-FEE Help(I mean, come on!!). 

Now, if you are shopping, here is my 2 cents.

Think of Coder Academy as launching pad. Put in the hours, dont miss a class, get involved in community events, go to meetups, get used to working in teams and you will see reap the reward at the end of the course. You will be in a set up of like minded people and learn so much from your peers. You will also have the opportunity to teach some of your classmates and share your knowledge. 

This bootcamp is certainly not for everyone. You HAVE to pledge yourself to this course for 27 weeks. You must be totally commited to the cause of helping yourself to make it past the finish line. If you put in the hard yards like I did, and continue to do so in your internship(think of it more like an extended job interview) you will definitely be offered a position and will finally taste that sweet swet fruit(oh so yummy).

So,

Is it worth it? YES.

Are the tutors great? YES.

Do they point you in the right direction? YES.

Do you learn the right things? YES.

This is a great course, and not for one second have i regretted doing it!

 

 

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I was in the 1st Melbourne cohort and had a wonderful experience through the course. I've recommended coding to various friends & ex-colleagues and some have taken up the kickstarter courses offered as well. The lead trainer (Patrick) and teaching assistant (Ruegen) were absolutely knowledgable in various technical aspect ranging from emphasis on user experience design, solving real world business problems to executing it. So this isn't just a coding course but a journey to make you become a developer - someone who could deliver a digital solution for any businesses out there. Furthermore, Dan the cofounder is very enthusiastic about learning coding and will assist students in any way if possible - from giving guidance and connecting you with the right people. Would certainly recommend this course for people who are looking to take on the impeding digital revolution the world is facing. Lastly, Coder Factory is not only here to provide you with a technical skills but also a great journey for anyone to reach their next destination. I've made great friends along the way. Thank you again Coder Factory !

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Without any doubt my decision to do the Fast Track course was the best decision of my life. 
 Learning to code is an empowering, and in my case, life changing experience. The environment created by the staff and teachers is friendly, relaxed, and extremely collaborative. The exposure to industry leaders via weekly talks is invaluable, and the internship at the end of the course has allowed me to create a network of contacts and learn how development actually happens in the real world.
In summary, Coder Factory Academy are amazing, and I owe them such a debt of gratitude for the opportunities they have provided for me.

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The last 6 months that I have spent doing the fast track course for software/web development has been the most productive period of my educational experience. Coder Factory Academy supplied me with a unique learning experience that has ensured the development of my skills. The tutors who made this happen quickly built a friendship with everyone in the class making the overall course fun and each day something to look forward to. Upon finishing my last semester of classes, I realised I had come from knowing absolutely nothing to having a clear view of where I was heading, with a newfound confidence in my ability to achieve. The support did not end there however as the academy began networking with dozens of companies to ensure we all had internships, allowing us a foot in the door of our industry. I have never known a school to be so effective and supportive and absolutely have to recommend Coder Factory to anybody thinking of walking down the path of a developer.

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enjoyable experience, friendly classmates and teachers who were willing to help you as you go along. There will be industry guest mentors coming in to talk to you about life as a coder and how you can get your foot on the door. Flexibility in the major project work where you can create anything you want using the required tech stacks. If you're looking to learn how to code, this is a great place to start. They also throw you into an internship in last semester where you can see how a company tech team operates and increate your network etc. Also our class still catch up now and then for good banter and beers!

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The staff here are an amazing bunch of people! Each and every one of them take the time to go through any problems you may run into, even when it's just a missed comma or typo.

The most important part of the course is the industry connections you get from all the guest mentors that come in. They make sure to tailor the talks to what you're learning so it stays relevant but also gives you industry perspective.

Be sure to come in with an open mind and the aptitude of a keen learner as you will most definitely need all the patience you can muster when getting re-skilled as a developer.

Having said that, it will pay off exponentially in the long-run as these skills will most definitely remain in high demand for the foreseeable future.

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I've learned a lot in the last 6 months being a Coder Academy student. The educators and staff helped me prepare technically through programming content and gave me the confidence to feel industry-ready with all of the amazing industry speaking, curriculum preparation, and GitHub growth with different projects. Read less

Overall the course was extremely rewarding. Only do it if you’re ready to commit the next 6-months of you life to programming. It will break you but you will come out with such a strong understanding of industry standard web development. Couldn’t recommend more highly of it.  Read less

Im just submitting my final assignment before I start the internship at the end of this bootcamp and I'm quite happy with the course.

The educators put in more time to make sure you understand everything than you might expect. But you will still need to be a self directed learner and learn quickly how to efficiently use google to solve problems.

Overall I'm super happy to have spent the time and money to do this and am excited to start my career in full stack software dev. Read less

I am a career changer and within 6 months of completing the bootcamp I achieved my goal of changing industries. I had zero coding experience and came out of it knowing all of the most relevant tech stacks in industry. The educators are very knowledgable, patient, and supportive. I thought about quitting many times but the educators supported me the whole way through and I am so thankful. I have found now a lot of people reach out to me for work opportunities as they value the skills I can bring to the table and that is all thanks to Coder Academy. Read less

I finished the Fast Track course last week feeling motivated to walk into my internship and contribute to a real-world project. The course is great for those who are interested in web development and who want to learn the building blocks for logical thinking in coding as taught through Coder Academy’s computer science fundamentals class. I’d recommend this course to anyone interested in career changing to web development. Read less

It's an excellent education institution that bridges the gap between a novice to a junior software engineer. The educators Harrison, Ryan, Roddy and Anhar at the academy are supportive and knowledgeable. 

Not only do they offer great training but what make Coder Academy stand out is the placement of an Internship at the end of the course. I was fortunately enough to get a placement thanks to all the help that I received from the educators and Andrew whom was in charge of securing the internship placement.

Overall experience was a positive one in terms of learning and getting an internship. Thanks again to everyone at Coder Academy for the help and support! Read less

The well-known quote: 'you only get out what you put in' describes the experience at Coder Academy perfectly.

I studied the Fast Track course at Coder Academy in the August 2019 - February 2020 cohort. The course was intense, but for those who put in the work each week, the pace of learning was incredible. I have never learned so fast in my life. Read less

There was balance between the depth and breadth of covered topics. We learned modern technologies close enough to be able to learn patterns, which we can then see and apply in other areas. And this is great, because this is what university education is expected to do.
The teachers and staff were great! 
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 As a recent grad of Coder Academy Sydney I can attest to the great reputation and reviews the course has. It has been influential on changing my study process, and has opened me up to a new world of learning and opportunity. 
 
 The course can be quite intense, and the immersion of a full 9-5 week coding is a great method of getting students in a mindframe of learning large amounts of content in a short period. There is a heavy emphasis on networking and industry skills, as well as a constantly updated curriculum ensuring you are studying the latest industry standards, which I believe is a great asset not afforded to traditional university students.
 
 The internship at the end of the course is also both a great motivating factor during study, as well as an invaluable opportunity to get your foot in the door of industry and continue your learning in a supportive environment. 

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