Coder Foundry

As a recent college graduate with degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science, my greatest concern was that the education I received had not prepared me for the marketplace in my immediate area. With a great deal of theory, but very little practical programming experience, I did not feel as competitive as I could be as a job seeker. Coder Foundry offered me the practical experience and intensive training in a wide variety of powerful languages, platforms and tools that I needed to help push my resume to the next level. Professor Jensen developed an exceptional curriculum,  years of teaching experience at the university level was especially appealing to me. Very few programs I looked into offered the kind of academic rigor and programming experience I desired. 

The program itself was incredibly challenging. The workload was unlike anything I experienced during my education at UNCG. I spent, on average, 60 hours a week working on programming assignments and the major course projects, and I loved every minute of it. I'm pretty sure I learned more in 3 months at Coder Foundry than I did in the 4 years I was working on my bachelor's degree.

And they lived up to their word. Every single Master Class graduate was placed within the first two months. 

I was thrilled when they invited me to be a part of their team. It gives me the opportunity to share what I have learned, while still maintaining active development projects.

If you are considering making a career change, I would definitely recommend a coding bootcamp. And if .Net is the platform you're interested, then Coder Foundry is the place to learn it.
 

I started at Coder Foundry in June or July of 2022. I was certainly not the best developer in my cohort by anyone's measure, but everyone there helped me catch up on any concepts that I was having trouble with, combined with me studying in my free time if I wasn't too tired (the course is fairly rigorous, especially in the second half). After I graduated, Kelly helped me find a job by giving my resume and my portfolio page to recruiters all the time, and it led to me finding my first job in software development only a little while after I graduated in September or October. I was recently laid off from that job, and even then, the team at Coder Foundry put me right back into their rotation of resumes that they send to recruiters, and I was able to find a job within two weeks of being laid off. I have nothing but great things to say about the process, and especially the after-graduation support that they give you.

I had virtually no coding experience before this boot camp and I've just landed my first job as a Full Stack .NET Developer today, about one month after graduating! The instructors here are awesome and very patient. If you put in the work you will get the results you are after and having someone with tons of experience there to answer any question you have is beyond helpful. Our instructor, Antonio, did an amazing job explaining concepts to us and preparing us for interviews. After graduating, I received outstanding assistance from Kelly in securing a job. I cannot express how thankful I am to have found this bootcamp.

Went into the course knowing nothing about coding, accepted my first job offer as a .NET developer just a few months later. The instructors there are there the whole way, making sure to help you individually until you understand whatever you're struggling with. They stick with you after the bootcamp to continue giving guidance. The job assistance is just as great, they help you market yourself and give you many networking opportunities. Overall the course has the potential to make you a developer so long as you put in the work. 

I honestly can't say enough good things about Coder Foundry. I'm sure we all have experiences in courses or in classes where it feels like they are just pushing you toward passing a test and padding their success rate. This isn't that, at all. From the recruiter, to the instructors, and even to the founder of the program, you immediately feel a sense of welcoming, and a want to help you succeed. The instructors worked with my cohort to make sure we not only finished the projects we were given, but that we truly understood our code and knew what we were doing, line by line, so that we could thrive in the industry post-class. This wasn't a pass-or-fail, "here's the info, do this, make sure you graduate" setting. Everyone involved from the Coder Foundry team truly wants to make sure you succeed and land the career you want and watch you do great things with the knowledge they're passing on to you. I will be forever grateful for everything I've learned over this short amount of time. Shout out to Antonio and Jacob.

I built grown up apps with coder foundry. I appreciate them for the same. Compared to other bootcamps, these apps really look and feel professional. Students do great as long as they can put in the work, stay on course and ask good questions. I was comfortable with most of the content but the first c# app we built, felt overwhelming. It was a sign of growth if anything. I stayed on course, looked at problems with a small scope by breaking them down and after the second app I built,  I felt really better about the understanding. Enough that I was able to build extra functionalities with ease. 

I first found Coder Foundry 2 years before I was able to apply, I had to wait for the right time and moment to become an applicant.  I had joined another online boot camp that has gained a lot of traction since Covid first started back in 2018, and my experience was just okay to say the least.  In my heart I knew Coder Foundry was the right place to be.  I became hooked through a different lens.  You have an owner of a company putting his face on the internet, not pushing an agenda, giving an honest opinion whether you go to his school or not.  Some may say this could be a car salesman tactic, I've been bamboozled by car dealers my entire life and Bobby is not one of them.  He is genuine, he cares about everyone's success.  Once I was able to be enrolled in the 2023 cohort, it was go time!  All of the Instructors are rooting for your success, they are available, immersive and accessible pretty much at all times for 3 months during the cohort and the extended time looking for work.  There are not enough words to express my gratitude for the knowledge I have been given.  My biggest wish for Coder Foundry is for large corporations to take in the students once graduated as their employees on a contract-to-hire basis.  Coder Foundry sets the bar extremely high for junior level developers coming in.  More companies need to take a look at this and recognize that we are set apart from your "normal" junior developer looking for work.  I would highly recommend Coder Foundry to anyone stepping into the tech footprint.

I went to another bootcamp before this one and realized too late it wasn't what I was looking for even though I asked questions beforehand. They reassured me everything was going to be ok, but it wasn't. When I stumbled upon Coder Foundry on YouTube, everything they were saying resonated so greatly with what I was searching for and Coder Foundry tells you everything up front. It's going to be work and you're going to need to dedicate your time for the full 12 weeks but definitely worth it in the end!

I joined Coder Foundry for their March 2023 cohort as I was specifically looking for a course that would help me build a portfolio of work using Microsoft's .NET framework that would leave a great impression with potential employers, and one that had a dedicated job assistance program that would guide you through to breaking into the industry with your new found experience. Through my research, I found that Coder Foundry was the best choice for me, as they were one of the best reviewed bootcamps teaching the tech stack I wanted to learn the most. I chose to take part in the 3 month Intensive Virtual Full Stack Development course because I knew I would get the most out of having a structured learning schedule, along with the direct guidance and help from the course's amazing instructors, Jacob and Antonio.

Through the 12 week course, I was able to create a portfolio site along with 6 frontend web applications and 3 full stack web applications that would become the basis of my body of work. The guidance and experience of the instructors were second to none, and with their help I was able to learn concepts much quicker and with a much deeper understanding than I would have on my own. This is not to say that everything was a cake walk. The hours and dedication necessary to achieve in this course goes beyond what is spent during class time, and it will take considerable work to be successful, even with the help of the instructors. But for those that are willing to put in that work, the outcome is well worth it. The skills you will learn here are not just applicable to the tech stack that is taught at Coder Foundry, as you will gain the confidence and tools necessary to learn, and gain more skills beyond what you learnt during the course.

After completing the course I worked with Kelly, who spearheads the job assistance program. She is wonderful to work with and will never let you believe that you cannot be successful in this industry. With her help I was able to improve my online profile considerably and advertise to potential employers that I am a legitimate software developers with the knowledge and skills to show for it. You will be so thankful to have her on your side as she instills great confidence in you with her attitude and dedication to helping Coder Foundry alumni. I was able to apply to a vastly greater number of jobs due to the sheer quantity of opportunities she was sharing with me daily, as well as the considerable amount of outreach to recruiters she did on my behalf.

I can easily say that without the help and guidance of everyone at Coder Foundry, I would not be where am I today.

After a lot of research, I decided to apply for Coder Foundry and fortunately was accepted into the live instructor-led class. I definitely do not regret this decision. Jacob and Antonio were some of the best instructors I have had to date even after completion of my bachelor's degree. I can confidently say that Coder Foundry was THE reason I was offered a job. As Antonio said, the hardest part is the job application process. It took 5 months until I landed a role and during that time, I would be lying if I didn’t feel discouraged at times with countless rejection emails or no response at all. Don’t let that stop you from applying. It only takes one yes! I also would like to thank Kelly Davis for her help in remaining dedicated to forwarding all available opportunities that were to my preferences. 


I would recommend this program to anyone who is ready to put in the work and can remain dedicated to the process, both during class and afterward during the job hunt.

I have first-hand seen Coder Foundry transform people's careers! I have met a handful of Coder Foundry graduates in-person who now work as junior and mid-level developers.  I therefore became convinced that I could pursue software engineering as well, and gain strong training through CF to help me in my first developer role. I was blown away by the quality of this program and the down-to-earth attitudes of the team. I now have a modern, online portfolio, multiple sessions of interview prep with a revised resume and Linkedin portfolio, and even a recruiter to advocate for me and aid me in my career placement journey. I recommend this bootcamp to anyone who is willing and excited to dive into working with professionals, as almost an apprentice, asking questions at all times, as the teachers Jacob and Antonio are readily available. This bootcamp starts from the very basics, the foundation of great, manageable code. So do not shy away from it if you feel like you lack knowledge. The team will set you up with what you need to know to be a great, and most importantly, hirable, Junior Developer.

I conducted extensive research across various platforms, including Course Report, to find the perfect course for my needs. After careful consideration, I chose Coder Foundry for several compelling reasons. Since I couldn't attend an in-person program, I sought a course that offered a favorable teacher-to-student ratio, a well-structured plan and curriculum to enhance skills and build a portfolio that effectively showcased my abilities. Additionally, it was important to me that the instructors remained consistent throughout the entire cohort, rather than changing with each new section. Essentially, I desired a personalized experience that could closely replicate in-person learning.

Coder Foundry met all of these criteria. The class size averaged around 15 students, allowing for plenty of interaction with the two full-time instructors. They continually updated the curriculum based on valuable feedback from recruiters and hiring managers, ensuring its relevance and alignment with industry needs. The course progression commenced with building a portfolio as the foundation for establishing an online presence, followed by tackling various Javascript challenges commonly encountered during interviews to enhance programming language proficiency. Finally, the course delved into constructing at least three Full-stack .NET applications. Throughout the journey, the unwavering guidance and support from Antonio, Jacob, and Bobby proved invaluable in honing my skills within a mere 12-week timeframe.

Thanks to the exceptional staff at Coder Foundry and the rambunctious group that was the Astra Cohort, I had a remarkable experience that truly simulated an in-person learning environment to the greatest extent possible. As a result, I wholeheartedly recommend this program.