Coder Foundry

This bootcamp was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. I’ve learned more about coding in the past three months than I’ve learned on my own in a decade. I can't overstate how helpful it is to have instructors with actual experience explain in detail how to write code for practical, useful projects. Being able to ask questions whenever you're struggling with a concept and getting feedback on your code are the crucial pieces that are missing from youtube tutorials and self-paced courses. Antonio, Jacob, and Bobby are incredible at what they do and they can explain complex concepts in a way that's very easy to understand. If you've ever tried to learn to code on your own but felt like you just weren't getting it, or you just want to learn from actual professionals, you should definitely take this course.

I am someone with a computer science degree and I am also that someone that has taken a bunch of Udemy course. So, I have had experience with lots of instructors and how they teach development. That being said, nothing comes close to what coder foundry has given to me. The instructors are really patient with you, it doesn't matter how many times you ask a question, they always have a smile on their face and they make sure that NO ONE is left behind. I had always struggled with building full stack applications because there's a lot that goes into it. Coder Foundry covers every tiny aspect about it, you will learn about front-end, back-end, database, and even deploying your applications. In all, it's a very very positive learning environment. There's only one regret that I have and that's not enrolling with them sooner, I could have developed my skills so much if I started early. I can't recommend them enough, their course and guidance is worth every penny. (Way better than my 6 years of time and money spent in school).

Additionally, they stay connected with you even after you graduate. They are constantly putting job applications, checking on with everyone to see if they are doing okay. I have experienced 10/10 support from them even after graduation from their bootcamp. Super genuine staff who genuinely wants to see their students succeed. 

My experience at Coder Foundry was excellent. For some context, I'm a person that learned PHP, HTML, CSS, JS, Node, and MySQL on my own but was never confident that I was doing things properly let alone good enough to get a job. I went down a rabbit hole of calling and gathering information about every BootCamp I could and CF ultimately took the crown. The transparency of Bobby and Kevin on YouTube was a major part of my decision and the commitment Kelly had to follow up with me sealed the deal. They were the only BootCamp that would provide a strict syllabus that defined the exact technologies being taught. The price for CF is steep but extremely fair when you look at the pricing of other boot camps, boot camps that won't even tell you the exact technologies you'll be learning. Since I had a passion for the craft I thought it was a good investment, I paid upfront. In the first couple of weeks, we went over HTML, CSS, JS, Git, and Bootstrap and it was painful, for ME. It was painful because there were students that didn't do a lick of programming in their life and really had to be taught the basics of basic. It blew my mind that someone was willing to shell out that amount of money into the program when they didn't even know if they enjoyed programming. That aside, Bobby, the owner, did an excellent job teaching them and I did learn some things or two. 

After the basics, we moved on to C#, again some struggles with students without any prior knowledge but Antonio is a beast and did an excellent job breaking everything down. Every project is independent (as it should be) and if you have any issues you can ask other students or Antonio. 

We completed 3 enterprise-level C# ASP.NET MVC apps, all with authentication, authorization, database, CRUD, email, and file service.
The first application is a lot of hand-holding, and the 2 others are more on your own until you have issues and you can ask away. 

I finished the BootCamp on the 23rd of September and signed my offer letter with a local company as a Software Developer the following Tuesday. I still use code that I wrote in class in the applications I build today. 

This was a very thorough course that stays up-to-date with the newest technologies and continuously incorporates feedback from hiring companies. I left this course feeling very prepared for the job market and was being presented to companies as a candidate even prior to formal graduation! If you work hard, communicate well, and trust in the process, these amazing instructors will make sure you have everything you need to succeed. Cons: Course can be expensive and/or time-consuming as it's an immersive course, but it is well worth the cost and effort & is truly the best way to learn a language. P.S. The bug tracker capstone project is insanely powerful and VERY cool to show off!

This bootcamp has taught me so much it is hard to put into words. In the past 3 months I've went from not being able to make my web page say "Hello World" to being able to build complex MVC projects. When I first did my interview with Bobby about the class, I knew it was the right place for me. He is so kind and truly makes you feel like you have known him for years. The instructors are great. Antonio and Jacob are like a walking book of knowledge, and they were there to help me whenever I needed. Kelly is absolutely amazing also! Every time I needed something about my job search or questions about the class, she was just an email way and responded very quickly.   I'm actually telling my friends to change their career and join this class so If you're reading this, I would highly suggest you doing so! There is not one bad thing I could say about this Bootcamp!

Who is this program for? Someone who can dedicate 50-60 hours/wk for 12 weeks of immersive, intensive full stack training AND is serious about getting a job in web/software development.  Tell your family/friends that this program is your number 1 priority for the duration. It is 8 hours/day of live interactive learning. I went into the program unsure if a virtual program would be as useful as an in-person experience, but CF did not disappoint. The instructors not only teach but are active developers which means they are current on industry trends and issues. I asked as many questions as I needed within the lectures and received help whenever I needed it. Bobby teaches the first 3 weeks of the class, covering frontend HTML, CSS JavaScript and Bootstrap5. There is a heavy emphasis on Bootstrap(which I think is practical) and responsive design. We spent only a week or so on JS before heading off into C# and other backend technologies. Before starting this program, I would recommend you use free online resources to familiarize yourself with JS. I wish I had a little more background in JS--it would have made that week easier. Backend (ASP.NET, C#, Sql, API etc) is taught by Antonio and Jason.  You do not code your own projects, but work as a group coding pre-determined full stack projects(for us, the Address book, Blog and Bug Tracker) that encompass all the primary skills needed to demonstrate to potential employers. While I understand this approach, I wish we had the opportunity during the cohort to code one or more of our own features. After graduation, the job placement services were fantastic. Kelly presents both curated postings from various job sites and opportunities coming directly from employers recruiting CF grads. She posts to the alumni channel as well as messaging grads directly if she  feels an opportunity would be of particular interest. She was instrumental in my job search with advice and leads. She directed me to my current position.  CF is well worth the investment--both in time and money. My career has a solid foundation now.

Really great instructors and staff.  One of the most valuable resources I think they offer is job assistance.  Preparing for a developer interview can feel daunting but Coder Foundry walks with you and teaches you how to prepare and more importantly how to win!  There was a time during my job search I felt discouraged about an interview I had coming up.  I reached out to the instructors and was given a mock interview to help me prepare as well as a much-needed pep talk to boost my confidence. I would recommend it.  Just remember you get what you put in, you won't be successful anywhere if you don't give it your best foot.

Attending Coder Foundry was the best choice I made in 2021. The teaching faculty is second to none, and on more than one occassion, I received help outside of class hours to help me understand a concept that I struggled with. They're absolutely committed to student success in the classroom, and through their partnership with TEKsystems, I've been supported through the job search as well. Coder Foundry's self-paced course, which is available to students in the immersive course, also functions as a great tool for review, which gives Coder Foundry a leg up on other bootcamps.