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Wei Verified via GitHub
(almost) Top notch program
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They did not lie about enrolling the best candidates into the BootCamp. All my coursemates are smart and hardworking. I did an 8-week course instead of a 12 which 80%-90% of my coursemates did. The curriculum and instructors are very good. Loved the exercises as well. I (and some of my coursemates) think the lecture materials could be improved and lecture/ review hours could be longer.
The only downside is Job Assistance, besides a short mock-up interview with the instructor during the course, Web Dev students do not have any further career support like Software Dev students have after completing the course such as weekly calls with the outcome team. Maybe because I didn't pay as much to have this service. But I hope Codeworks would consider adding this for Web Dev too.
Nevertheless, I'm very happy I did this program and I secured a software engineer job 2 months after the course. -
Viktor Ricchiuto Verified via GitHub
Software Engineering Immersive
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With it's full time hands-on approach Codeworks has been the best way to interact with top-level teachers and outstanding students from all over the world. Their approach to explaining code is quite pehnomenal: questions are encouraged daily, you are being constantly challenged just enough to explore the limits of your comfort zone. Even a remote experience during the Pandemic has proven to be worth my while, can't reccomend it enough! -
Abdallah Altokhy Verified via LinkedIn
Codewords
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Codeworks bootcamp is a great learning experience and one of the best I've ever had.
They didn't lie when they said it would be an intensive working experience, coding more than 10 hours a day, 6 days a week is a thing you will do. Although you will be doing this having a lot of fun bacuse if the well structured Curriculum and a very supportive staff and TAs.
You will be amazed by the progress you have made and the skills you have gained and most importantly, the skill of learning how to learn and keep developing on your own after the bootcamp.
I totally recommend it for the serious students who want to shift carrer to web development or enhance an already exists skills that willing to put the effort and the commitment needed to nail it
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Lucas Verified via LinkedIn
Would re-do it again.
The course provided me with the necessary knowledge to find a job afterwards. The frameworks learned during the course are in line with the job-market requirements. Satisfied with both the on-campus and online instructors and the job support was very helpful. -
Krista P. Verified via LinkedIn
Best bang for your buck!!
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I had such a great experience at Codeworks! This program is much better than the others on the market because of the price and structure of the program. By making sure that the students already have a foundation in development, we were able to focus on the more challenging aspects of development as a whole!
The instructors were all very kind and knowledgable and were willing to push you to be the best you could be. The career support was also excellent, they truly want you to succeed!!
Definitely recommend Codeworks!! :) -
Aric Jiang Verified via LinkedIn
Go for it! It’s legit!
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Before I made my decision to apply for enrollment at Codeworks, I was a bit skeptical. My family was even more skeptical. But after I spoke with an old family friend who is the Vice President of the tech department at a very large corporation, he offered to review the course curriculum. After his review, he gave me his approval along with some caveats. And so my parents and I decided to go for it. I borrowed some money from a friend and my parents took some money out of their life savings to cover the tuition costs. Even though I had my doubts in the success rates at Codeworks, I knew that if I worked hard enough and I made it through this course, I would have a very good chance at landing an actual junior position as a software engineer. Their curriculum is solid and it gives you a great foundation to build on. After graduating from this course I applied for an internship at ironforge and I landed my first full-time position as a developer in just less than four weeks after the completion of the course. The course was not easy. There were moments where I felt like I was not cut out for this. But I didn’t give up and the instructors and tutors were always there to encourage and support you when your struggling. I learned so much in just a short amount of time and I’m very glad that I joined Codeworks. It was well worth the money and time. The instructors are very knowledgeable and they have a lot of hands on experience. If your wondering if Codeworks is the right choice for you, I would say that you have a lot of choices but if you really want to be ready to start your career after the course as a junior software engineer then you should go for it. If you have any questions you can find me on LinkedIn! And I’d be more than happy to share my experience! -
Mihael Machado de Souza Verified via GitHub
Intense but rewarding experience at Codeworks
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You feel stuck in your current position or that your job is unrewarding. You always had an affinity to tech and want to make it onto the field but don't have the financial resources or time to go through a CS degree. Well, Codeworks might just be what you're looking for.
Now, don't get me wrong, Codeworks is no magic bullet. What they'll provide you, above all else, is a great environment filled with like-minded people who are committed to making the same change you are. That is the energy you will feed on and that will drive you to put in the work and the overtime, and do it happily. On top of that, you will have access to a well-structured curriculum focused on current market technologies and a team of very knowledgeable and helpful instructors and support staff whose goal is to help you succeed.
It is NOT and easy program, it's not meant to be. The first half will be spent giving you a bit of foundational CS knowledge, before moving on to backend and frontend technologies and databases. These will form the basis of your experience, always with a practical, hands-on coding perspective. The second half will be focused on building projects and putting those topics you've learned into action. Now, this second part is as much about coding as it is about cooperating with others in achieving a common goal. Building a strong product in a team means that everyone is doing their part and no one is getting left behind or overwhelmed, and communication and realistic goal-setting will be what gets you and the team over the finish line successfully.
When all is said and done, you'll find that in a relatively short time period you have a great basis for a software developer role, have products under your belt you can show off, and have learned how to approach tech problems in a methodical way. At that point, you'll be well on your way into making into the field and Codeworks will still be there to support you until you do (which might just be faster than you even expected!), and then after if you so desire. -
James Chamberlain Verified via GitHub
Totally intense and totally worth it
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I signed up for Codeworks' Software Engineering Immersive course after deciding to switch careers. Doing so was one of the best decisions of my life. Within three weeks of finishing the course I secured my first role as a developer.
After deciding that I'd apply to study with Codeworks, I was fortunate enough to be able to spend three months preparing for the course full-time. If you have other responsibilities, you should perhaps plan to give yourself at least 6 months to complete the application process and pre-course materials. The admissions team are all really friendly and can help advise based on your personal situation.
The course itself is split into two six week sections, with a short break in-between. The first half of the course consists of daily exercises and coding challenges and are supported by short lectures, code reviews, and study materials. A typical day starts with a code challenge and then dives straight into lectures and a Q&A session. You'll spend most of the day coding alongside a partner to solve a tough exercise and at the end of the day review a solution with an instructor. During my cohort they were experimenting with delivering lectures via pre-recorded video. Whilst video lectures are a good idea, this first iteration wasn't great. That said, you soon come to see that the lectures are a tiny part of the learning experience.
Codeworks' teaching philosophy follows the firehose method. You will be exposed to so many ideas and new technologies so quickly at times it will feel extremely overwhelming. All I can say is put your trust in the methodology and in your instructors. Get comfortable with feeling out of your depth and confused - that's partially the point! You're being trained to encounter difficult concepts and seek out the information you need in order to understand and apply them. Weekly assessments will help you identify areas that you need to work on, and guidance is only ever a help request away. All of the instructors were extremely friendly and were fantastic at helping you find answers and process difficult concepts.
Following the first six weeks, you'll have a week off. During this break, you'll likely spend the first half sleeping and the second half preparing for your first senior project. The second half of the course consists of three projects. With these you'll have the opportunity to build an app from scratch all by yourself, to review, test, and improve someone else's project in a pair, and finally to work in a team to deliver a more ambitious application. I would fully recommend doing the entire 12 week course as every project teaches you something slightly different. I found this invaluable when talking about my experience in job interviews.
In the final week you'll start preparing for your job hunt. Once the course ends you'll want to keep up this momentum and start applying. I'd recommend that you plan to make time for the job hunt - keep a month free after the course ends. My job hunt ended up being almost as intense as the course. There's a careers advisor on hand to help provide advice and motivation during this phase.
I originally felt nervous about signing up for a bootcamp. Even with Codeworks' competitive pricing, it was still the largest sum of money I've ever spent. Following an unpredictable year of freelance work, I couldn't afford for this course not to result in a job. I can now confidently say that all that nervousness was unnecessary. Codeworks prepares you extremely well for the current job market, though you get as much out of the course as you put in.
If you are both willing and able to push yourself harder than you ever have done before, can afford to commit to a challenging and exhausting few months, and bring plenty of enthusiasm and positivity I can't recommend it enough. It's tough but it's worth it. If you're completely new to coding and unsure whether it's for you, I'd recommend trying out Harvard's free CS50x course - it'll put you in a good place to start your Codeworks application! -
Gabor Verified via LinkedIn
Codeworks does exactly what it says on the tin
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1. Getting in is more difficult than other bootcamps - the application process is similar to interviewing for a company. Codeworks have a great selection process, including the pre-course, where you can prove to yourself that you’re willing to put in the time and effort: if you put the 20 in they take you to 100!
2. Syllabus is well-rounded, comprehensive, and up to date - No, Codeworks won’t teach you everything you would learn in a 3 year CS degree, but it gives you a very good practical insight into a range of technologies and concepts across the stack and you walk out with a much better understanding of development in its entirety. Maybe JavaScript isn’t the fanciest programming language out there but the end goal of the course isn’t mastering JS, it’s just a tool to learn more about software development and for that, it’s perfect as there’s a vast amount of libraries and resources that support JS.
3. Bang for your bucks - Yes the course is intense and 6 days a week, 10+hrs/day sounds scary but once you're in it you wish you had another 3 hours to do more coding every day.
The support from TA’s and tutors is overwhelming, everyone is super friendly and there to answer your questions. The portfolio projects are, again a reflection of the effort you put in it, check out the Codeworks Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/Codeworks) there’s some mind-blowing projects that students created in 1-2 weeks.
4. The Codeworks outcomes data is real, thanks to outstanding career support! - Looking for a job as a bootcamp grad can be a dreadful experience at times but thankfully CW puts a real emphasis on this part which makes the process so much easier and less painful. Getting a job is a job itself, so you get a 1 to 1 meeting weekly with their Outcomes Lead who’s got a wealth of experience in hiring and always went the extra mile to help me at every step of the way.
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Christian Schmutte Verified via LinkedIn
Worth it
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After a long research I finally decided join CodeWorks, as in joining at all, then which bootcamp and was very pleased. Two weeks after graduating I received an offer from a well-known company.
As for my background I started learning to code in 2018 in my free time. Despite my prior experience it still was a very challenging, eye-opening and rewarding experience and I learned a lot.
Being self-taught I faced major issues hurting my success landing a:
- lack of clarity what you need to know,
- working in a team (big one)
- foundational software engineering skills (think beyond web-dev plus escaping tutorial-hell)
- career support
I was able to get over all of them, it gave me a lot of clarity, passion and confidence on what's important to work in this industry. The technical knowledge (which is top notch) is only part of the puzzle here. You'll not only learn but embody foundational software engineering skills. It's designed to be challenging, so don't expect to just 'download the knowledge' into your head. It's hard and that's a good thing. You'll receive top-notch support from instructors, career-support team and your peers, that help you grow in the long run. -
Shaun Martin Verified via GitHub
Best decision I ever made!
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I was a student at Codeworks between January and April 2021 at the Berlin Campus. I took the full 12-week Software Engineering course.
I would highly recommend Codeworks to anybody who is interested in becoming a Developer. I signed up for the course as I was looking to start a career as a Developer and was impressed by the reviews I saw online.
I can honestly say that it really did live up to what I was hoping for. 6 weeks after the course finished, I had multiple job offers from different companies in Berlin for Developer roles. I am now working as a Full Stack Developer with a great company and a great salary.
The course is very fast paced and you definitely need to get yourself a bit of experience with coding and a general idea of what being a Developer entails. It is 12 hours a day for 6 days a week so you have to accept that you will not have any sort of social life for 3 months. You also very much get out of it what you put in, so you need to really concentrate and push yourself to learn new things very quickly.
Some pros and cons of Codeworks...
Pros:
- The campus in Berlin is really nice with great facilities
- The team in Berlin and the wider company are super friendly and helpful
- The content and tech stack is very relevant in regards to what company and employers are using
- Once you finish, you receive lifetime career support and guidance which is really helpful
Cons:
- It is expensive
- The lectures are not given face-to-face, they are pre-recorded videos with Q&A sessions afterwards
I would say that the pros definitely outweigh the cons, and if you are serious about becoming a Developer then it is a really great option. It's probably one of the smartest things I have ever done! -
Jérôme Haas Verified via GitHub
Codewroks Review
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It’s been three months since I completed Codeworks - herewith I would like to share my experience with Codeworks.
TLDR:
- I was a self-taught front-end developer.
- I choose the Codeworks bootcamp because I wanted to take it to the next level for my career.
- I learned a lot just from the course preparation during the application process.
- Codeworks provides a great environment to really learn a lot in a short period of time.
- I was able to get a job quickly after the Codeworks bootcamp.
What I did before Codeworks:
I was a self-taught front-end developer with two years of working expirience.
Why I chose Codeworks:
I thought about two ways to develop my career as a web developer:
- Study CS at an university
- Attend a coding bootcamp
Going to university seemed like the safest way to become a professional. However it would be very time consuming and a big financial investment, I thought. On the other hand, coding bootcamps seemed to be very short, intensive and affordable. But I didn’t know what output I could expect from a coding bootcamp and if employers in Switzerland would accept such a certificate from a coding bootcamp.
However, I decided to attend a coding bootcamp because it seemed to be the most pragmatic way and I liked the hands-on approach that coding bootcamps tend to use.
I decided to apply for the Codeworks bootcamp because it seemed to be the most intensive yet rewarding bootcamp and the curriculum seemed to be exactly what I was looking for.
About the coding bootcamp:
The three months were split into two parts. In the first part, we were taught advanced JavaScript, algorithms, data structures, advanced CSS, databases, backend frameworks, frontend frameworks and other topics in sprints. Usually we had classes in the morning, time to practice and build something with the new knowledge in the afternoon and in the evening we reviewed our work with an instructor. The pace of these sprints was fast and very intense. Each week started with an exercise where we had to apply the knowledge from the previous week to make sure we understood the concepts. All along, we had instructors by our side to answer all our questions and they guided us through our journey at Codeworks.
Overall, the first part was very challenging for me and took all of my attention. However, with seven days a week and over twelve hours a day just learning about these technologies, I was able to keep up with the course. The result was highly rewarding and I was stunned that after only seven weeks everything we had learned so far started to fall in place and everything made sense - so we were able to develop a working fullstack application in less than four hours.
In the second part, we were able to use our new skills to start developing applications. For the first project, we were free to develop something which we could freely choose and we had one week of time to develop it. For the second project, we had to work in a team of two to choose a project from a fellow student and implement tests to this project to become comfortable with legacy code. The third project was a group project where we had to develop (in our case in a team of six) with an idea we came up with ourselves.
For all three projects, we again had professional support from our instructors, who helped us with obstacles and made sure we wrote clean code and followed best practices.
In the last week, Codeworks prepared us for the job search. We practiced technical interviews, wrote resumes, and most of us started applying for jobs.
Outcome:
In the last week of the Codeworks bootcamp, I got an offer for a one-month freelance project where I could use the technologies I had just learned. After that month, I started applying for jobs in Switzerland. After one month of intensive work, I get three offers, from which I choose one that I am very happy with at the moment I write this review.
Summary:
I highly recommend Codeworks to anyone who wants to grow as a developer and is passionate about code. -
Cristobal Verified via GitHub
Codeworks Review
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TLDR: Codeworks is 100% worth it if you are willing to put in the effort. It is as intense as they say as you will be coding for 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. The curriculum is very well structured and goes over a massive amount of topics. By the end of the course, you will be versed both in the frontend as in the backend. One small piece of advice, though, before doing a bootcamp, make sure you want to transition into tech since a bootcamp, especially Codeworks, is not meant to get a taste - it is the full experience. PROS:
- Sticks to their promise of helping you find a job. The job support is excellent, and Marc will guide you through the interviewing process and advise you until you find your tech job. - Great instructors, classmates, and learning environment. - The curriculum has a focus on modern technologies that are most in-demand.
- Goes over topics that aren't covered at many bootcamps like data structures, algorithms, dev-ops, and more. - Very intense, and the curriculum is well thought out, so you don't burn out. CONS:
- Time went by way too fast
- Some topics I wanted to dig deeper into were taught over a day since the focus is on horizontal learning rather than vertical. So, the long story now. Codeworks is a place filled with amazing people. Quite diverse also. Here you will find people who previously worked in hospitality, tech, education, marketing, management, you name it. There are also people from a computer science background who want to gain experience working with the latest web technologies. This is one of the things that makes the Codeworks experience so enriching. As for myself, I was transitioning into tech for some time and decided I needed to polish some of my skills, mainly the backend. This was when I decided to do a bootcamp. When choosing the bootcamp, my main criteria was: 1. A place that took you from 40 to 80 and not from 0 to 40. This is quite important since I am convinced that you can take the first steps into programming using online resources. Most bootcamps didn't meet this criterion out of the bat since they dedicated a substantial part of their curriculum to elementary topics. Don't get me wrong, here you will go deep into the fundamentals, but it will make a massive difference if you have some programming experience. 2. A place where you have an admissions process since a big part of the experience depends on who your fellow students are. This is a big thing to look out for in bootcamps, and during my research, I found that Codeworks has one of the most rigorous admissions/pre-course. 3. A full stack oriented curriculum with a hands-on and team-oriented approach. Here you will work on 3 big projects which 2 of them are with a team. Also, during the first half of the course, you will be doing paired programming exercises for the better part of the day every day. 4. A good location, but this is more subjective, so I won't go into detail. Overall, Codeworks was the only bootcamp in Europe that met all criteria, and although it is one of the more expensive options, the outcome more than compensates for this fact. If you are finally convinced to join Codeworks, my best advice is to make the most out of your time is to come prepared. Don't just brush over the pre-course, which in itself is already a bootcamp of its own. And if you are not entirely convinced yet, just reach out to the alumni so they can tell you about their own experience and outcome. -
Djordje Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing experience
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Hi everyone, my name is Djordje and I was a Codeworks remote student in the begining of 2021.
Before the bootcamp I was a flight attended, and I was a bit skeptical that in 3 month you can learn that much, even without any coding background. But, I was wrong. Pre-course and the course prepare you, and teach you so much, that now in my job I have more or less the same knowledge as the people who are working for a year. It is really intense bootcamp where you won't be able to do anything else, but code, for 12 weeks. You will read, study, write and dream code. You will be coding for 6 days a week, and 12 hours per day and you need to be ready for this both physically and mentally. Even the aplication process and pre-course are really demanding in a way that you will need to make a small game before the bootcamp. The teachers are excellent, always trying to give you the best answers and solutions. Even if sometimes seems that you are stuck, and some things are super confusing, the curriculum is made in that way, that in the end everything makes sense. By the end of 3 month, you will be prepared to search for a job with 3 real-life projects in your CV.
I was able to find a job in less than a month after finishing the bootcamp and without any pre-knowledge in the field. I am really satisfied with the knowledge and support I got. All recommendations! 10/10 -
Caroline Verified via LinkedIn
intense but rewarding
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Codework is the best decision I have made. I was looking for a change of career and was looking for an intense and challenging Bootcamp to learn everything there is know to become a web developer. I liked the fact that there was a pre-course to ensure that everyone had the same basic JS knowledge before actually starting the course. The curriculum is really well planned and takes into account the latest changes in the industry. Classes are qualitative, and there are a lot of practical exercises and "real life" experiences. On top of that, the support from the teachers is amazing. The Bootcamp is crazy intense but doable if you are really motivated, and definitely worth it in my opinion! -
Alexandra Donchenko Verified via LinkedIn
I did it, you can as well
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When I finally decided that I wanted to attend a Bootcamp, I researched reviews like you do right now. I could not believe that something that does have 5 starts reviews everywhere is not a scam. But I took a “leap of faith” and decided to go with Codeworks.
The admission process already showed me why they have a high success rate, it was a challenge but doable one.
After I passed the admission process, it was time to start pre-course. Pre-course was no joke either. Again, it was a challenge but there are weekly support sessions to get you unstuck.
The course itself was exactly as described, intensive. They are serious when they say 12 hours a day, but most of us also spent Sundays reviewing and getting ready for weekly assessments. During the Junior part, you will focus more on learning new concepts and technologies. During the Senior part, you put it into work by building projects. Last week is focused on getting you ready for the job hunt.
Barcelona campus is beautiful, spacious, and safe during times of pandemic. Instructors, TA’s and admission team are friendly and dedicated to making you succeed.
About my outcome: As my background is in nursing I was not sure if I would fit, manage, or get hired. Codeworks gave me the tools and support necessary to succeed and 5 weeks after graduation I was offered a position of Software engineer in the company of my dreams. -
Pierre Lejay Verified via LinkedIn
Intense and worth it. As advertised
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I chose Codeworks because it was the most intense and hardest to join of all the bootcamps I could find. As expected, this led to a high level of motivation and skill in my fellow students, which is the best environment to learn in my opinion.
Pros:
- Well-designed curriculum. By the end, you will know what you need to know to get a job and keep learning by yourself
- Learn by doing. Most of the time is spent learning through exercises while pairing with another student, with help available to get you unstuck while needed. Closest thing you can get to individual tuition
- Decent job search support. They won't put you in contact with companies directly, but you don't need it. They will teach you the best way to sell yourself and provide ongoing guidance as needed. I found a job within 5 weeks and that was actually slower than the average.
Cons:
- Intense. Make sure that you have the energy and environment required to follow through
- Takes longer to get into than most bootcamps. Past the admission process, the pre-course work can take up to 160h to do properly (assuming limited prior knowledge). Don't rush it or you will struggle at the start.
- Javascript only. Does one thing and does it well. That may be a con to some but was a pro for me: learning the language is actually a fairly small part of it. The main value comes in learning the Javascript ecosystem and tools, which you will need to land a front end or full stack job. You will learn programming concepts either way, but how many jobs out there require Ruby ? -
Rafał Witczak Verified via GitHub
Demanding and exciting experience
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I write this review several months after finishing Codeworks. I attended 12-week software engineering course.
I’ll start from the end: I got a job offer around 1,5 months from graduation (during 3rd wave of pandemics in the country I reside!). In other words, I got what I came for - job as a developer! In addition, I had amazing experience and created great relationships with people there, some I believe for life.
The course itself for me, was as intense as it is advertised.
If you want to get great results I believe that it requires your full commitment. It took me several months on mixing full-time job with getting through first admission phase (there are two if you start from zero JS knowledge!), then another month through the official pre-course (I came from sales and communication field, so it was a mindblower - I know that some did it faster tough). Everyone in my group struggled at various points, however we were all extremely motivated and it created great atmosphere of team working towards the same goal. Instructors can also be very stimulating and knowledgable.
In additional to theoretical and practical software engineering input you can work on some transferable skills like problem solving, reading the documentation (that definitely during pre-course), working with tools used in the industry (not only by devs) and boost on a various of soft skills.
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Meera Patel Verified via LinkedIn
Intense course, but worth it
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If you're looking into Codeworks, be prepared for some gruelling hours – they're not kidding about the 12 hour days! The course is crazy intense, but I found that my confidence in my skills and in navigating unfamiliar coding situations grew over the 12 weeks. The final 5 weeks are based on building projects, both by yourself and a team – that latter part was invaluable as companies I interviewed at always asked about team-based situations. The last week is focussed on the job search, including updating your CV/LinkedIn, interview practice, and strategies on how to conduct the search. This latter part was a real eye-opener for me as it's the first time I've done a job search so methodically and strategically. I landed a job about three weeks later, and the next time I'm looking for a job, I'll be conducting it in the same way.
I also did the course remotely, and I'm really glad I did as it reduced the stress of having to commute to a physical location especially given the hours. -
Baiju Joseph Verified via LinkedIn
Software engineer
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I started the program as a novice in JavaScript. The induction to the program was tough. I had to go through an initial test which I was able to clear only at the 3rd attempt. Once in, there was an elaborate pre-course assignment which would certify my credentials for the course. I was successful at that and from there on, the journey was unbelievable. I was able to absorb a lot of JS based technologies which would later on help me land myself a job as a software developer. the curriculum was meticulously designed, had a lot of modern and recently introduced concepts which would keep me abreast with the latest technologies, the TAs were awesome, and their support was outstanding. I was able to do 3 projects while at the course, which helped me gain a practical understanding of the technologies I would later on use, while also giving me confidence to go out and explore possibilities with different tech stacks myself. The after course career mentoring was also great and helped me a lot to understand how recruiters would ideally view people with my levels of skills. I would rate the overall experience very highly and would be happy to recommend it to others thinking about switching careers or starting a new career in tech. -
Krisztina-Noemi Gali Verified via LinkedIn
No need to hesitate
If one is hesitating whether to do or not do the bootcamp, I would say that there is not need to hesitate. The bootcamp lies the foundation necessary to build upon. It is quite demanding, but completely doable and it's a great start for any "developer to be". -
Filippo Verified via GitHub
Demanding but great
Very demanding experience, but overall coverage of subjects was very good and the people in the course are equally interesting -
Ary Lima de Moraes Neto Verified via GitHub
Amazing Experience
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Just finished Codeworks a month ago and landed a Developer job after two weeks. What I have to say is: it just depend you yourself and how much you want to learn and grow.
I can say I have learned A LOT from Codeworks. Not only how to write code but mostly how code works, data structures, algorithms, system architecture, writing clean and good code. The instructors were great and were always pushing us to learn more and more.
The Junior part is really hard, exercises are not easy, but you will learn a lot (as long as you put in the effort), and the Senior part will make your portfolio to show when you apply for jobs, and will also give you a chance to apply what you have learn and also experience working on a group.
All I can say is that it depends on yourself. If you are really focused on becoming a good developer, Codeworks will be an amazing experience, but if you're not really interested in learning and don't put in the effort, it's not worth it. For me it was really worth it. -
Jonander Elosua Verified via GitHub
a demanding but very rewarding experience
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TL;DR: Really Difficult but Worth every penny, the staff is amazing and the curriculum is great and up to date. I switched careers and landed an amazing job in less than a month during a pandemic.
I was looking for the most demanding Bootcamp I could attend in Barcelona where there are way too many options,
I had 0 coding experience when I decided I would into Codeworks, and ill summarized my experience into the stages one goes through.
Admission: the admission is really tough as it includes a technical interview and a 1-week(or 2 if you need an extra week) technical task which is a Single page app. you will need to study on your own and put effort into getting in, they say their admittance rate is less than 5% but that also means that once you are in, you are surrounded by very capable and motivated students.
Pre-Course: after you are in, you are granted access to theoretical material and 3 practical exercises that were at least to me very tough and challenging, its a requirement to have this ready before you are able to start the course, if you don't then they will reschedule your course for a later date.
the course is divided into two main 6 weeks sprints with 1 or 2 weeks of much-needed rest in between
Junior Part: these 6 first weeks when you will cover a large range of subjects in a fast-paced manner, a regular day usually starts at 9 am sharp, where you will have a non evaluated yet timed code challenge great to get your brain warm-up for the day, then its followed by a lecture on the subject of 1-3 hours tops depending on the subject, and then you will spend the rest of your day solving a difficult exercise with a fellow student doing pair programming (is a different partner per subject) and then at the end of the day an instructor will explain the exercise and answer all the questions you might have, that doesn't mean you are left alone during the time between the lecture and the exercise review, as you are able to make help request at any time where an instructor will guide you through the problem you currently have without handling down the solution. during these 6 weeks, they cover the range of subjects most boot camps cover in 3 months,(this Bootcamp is from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm. so it shows here)
Senior Part: after you return for your much-needed break the senior part focus on using what you learn in the junior part and using it for your own projects, you will have to make 3 projects during this part. one by yourself, another with 1 or 2 more students working on a legacy project(meaning you need to improve and work on code you didn't initially write), and then you have the thesis project which is where you will apply every bit of knowledge you got so far. working in a group of 3-5 students, probably using an agile methodology.
Job Preparation Week: after all of that is done, the last week's focused on helping you prepare yourself for finding a job, here you will make mock interviews and received super helpful techniques and tips to get noticed and get that dreamed job you been doing all this for. to be clear the will provided a ton of help but as with everything else in this place, you will need to put in the effort. also, you have hiring day, which is a day where Codeworks sets interviews between you and different companies, These are small interviews of 10 mins, but it's great to practice for other companies or to get the ball rolling if you two are a match
after you finished the course you get to join the code works alumni where all graduates can share problems, jokes, and more importantly, job offers for other Codeworks graduates.
its been one of the most difficult, demanding, and rewarding experiences of my life and I managed to land a dream job in around 26 days after going through codeworks. in my opinion, it's well worth the price and time
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Amina Verified via GitHub
Great experience overall
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I attended Codeworks bootcamp under exceptional circumstances, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Due to the situation, I attended remotely. Although a bit worried about the remote setting, to begin with, it proved to work well both for the Zoom lessons and the pair programming: neither was badly affected and as a cohort, we tried our best to support each other and socialise virtually throughout the course. I also believed this prepared me to work remotely as a professional programmer.
The course combined code-alongs, pair programming, solo practice, and docs reading - the variety helped to keep it interesting and I learned more about my personal preferences when it comes to acquiring new tech skills. In my opinion, the curriculum seemed up-to-date overall (the technologies learned were reflected in the ads in my job search afterward).
As in any programme, it's important to put the effort in to see the results: integrating the lessons with your own reading, focusing on the technologies you're most interested in, and choosing personal projects wisely.
Despite the market crisis during the pandemic, I found a job 2 weeks after the end of the course. -
Bernat Muntaner Verified via LinkedIn
"Three intense but not exhausting months"
Before starting the Bootcamp I didn't know if I would endure the intensity. But I just spend every day learning something new without ever thinking about the time. I would recommend it even if you don't want to work in the technical department.
The job support is also great, even to this day. -
Steven Becker Verified via LinkedIn
Software Developer
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I attended Codeworks Bootcamp in Barcelona from November 2019 to February 2020. I couldn't be happier. Nice students, nice teachers, a lot of intensity and hard work, all worth it! 3 epic months that led me to get my first developer job very quickly (despite Covid!), grateful also for the support they gave me after I graduated.
I learn everything I needed to know to get a nice developer job in only three months. Amazing! -
Juno Jung Verified via LinkedIn
Codeworks delivers
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Codeworks has delivered perfectly on its promises. It's a wonderful experience that has taught me in just a few months the knowledge, tools and experiences necessary to acquire a job even in a working environment post-Covid.
From the beginning, I knew Codeworks was serious with its relatively stringent application process - it was the most rigourous out of all the bootcamps that I had applied to. The curriculum is thorough and they make sure to teach relevant technologies and languages to software jobs that are currently hiring.
With only my Math background, it would have been difficult, if not almost impossible to get a job on my own in the industry. However, after one short month having finished the course, I managed to land a job at a start up where I feel valued for my skills.
Codeworks was definitely an experience that I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn coding from the beginning, or needs a refresher. -
Sergio Verified via LinkedIn
Five days worth of hundreds of online learning
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The Corporate Training has been a very useful experience. Our class was a small group and all of us have learned Javascript muddling through with online courses like many in people these days. In five 8-hour sessions we could set a rock solid base on the actual functioning of the language and good programming practices in general. This makes further learning significantly easier, which is key in this fast-paced industry.
The sessions combined in a dynamic way code-alongs, pair programming, solo practice and small chunks of theory. Although it was quite challenging at times, the classes were adapted to our rhythm so we have not been overwhelmed. With the excuse of the time scarcity, many courses throw at you a lot of content in a way that simply does not stick into your mind. Few weeks after the course I can say my way of coding has definitely improved. We even had some time to solve doubts related to our product.
I would recommend this kind of program to any company as a quick way to develop the skills of the team. Being a few days in Codeworks away from our daily duties has been worth hundreds of hours of online code alongs and documentation reading. -
Egill Hreinsson Verified via GitHub
Want to learn how to code?
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If you're reading this review I'm assuming that you're interested in learning how to code and are considering if Codeworks is the right choice for you (or maybe you just enjoy reading reviews which is a bit weird tbh).
If your goal is to become a freelance programmer so you can work from the comfort of your own basement, or even if you just want to improve your skills enough that your clickbait website will finally take off, you'll probably be better off taking your business elsewhere.
What makes Codeworks different from it's alternatives is the fact that you will not only learn the practical skills of writing good code, but more importantly you will learn how to think like a software engineer (you may think that coding === software engineering, but it's not).
The most valuable things you will learn during your time at Codeworks will come from the experience of working on a team. Being part of a highly motivated team of developers, working towards a common goal, you will acquire skills that no "youtube professor" can teach you.
Finally, if you're not sure you want to become a software developer, but have been convinced after reading positive online reviews, you might be making a huge mistake. Only if you're already convinced you want to be a software developer, and are looking for the best place to achieve that goal, should you apply to Codeworks. You definitely won't regret it.
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Tomasz Verified via GitHub
An excellent choice!
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My expectations were high - and I was positively surprised! From day one Codeworks sticks to the promise of delivering top quality learning experience. The program is demanding, so exactly what you need if you treat your objectives seriously. It gives you an excellent background and you leave the course well prepared for the first coding job. The student selection process ensures you are surrounded by awesome teammates to make new friends you can rely on in your professional life after the graduation.
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Marco Antonio Ghiani Verified via LinkedIn
Life change experience!
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After over one year, it's time for me to write my review about Codeworks.
Almost one and a half year ago, I terminated my studies in software engineering in Italy, and the big plan was immediately to find a place where I could specialize myself in a programming language I liked. There were many options, but after reviewing different options, Codeworks seemed to be the best choice for me.
After the application process, which I think it was really challenging, I did the pre-course and started the main course in February 2018.
What I discovered was unbelievable: the program, the people and the environment were unique in their genre, just in the first week I learned so much to surprise me, even after 5 years at university, But, it doesn't mean you need a degree to attend the course: the material and the instructors are so clear that will make you comfortable learning advanced topics such as Data Structures and Algorithms.
The final experience was for me the most insightful of my life. After my graduation as a Codeworks student, I also had the chance to stay there as a teacher assistant, growing again day by day, until I finally became an instructor. This second part of my life in Codeworks helped me to grow even more than my student career because I discovered the teaching activity to be the best way to learn. And the amazing people around you make it possible creating the best work environment I've ever seen.
Now, I accepted another good job offer in Barcelona as a Frontend developer with React, and I think all of this is thanks to Codeworks.
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Stefano Russo Verified via GitHub
not tools but mindset
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After a year I finally write my review, Codeworks was a fantastic experience, not so much for the instrument as for the mentality, the team is really incredible Arol Alessandro, Leo and Marco are excellent instructors, always available to give you a hand . I decided to do this review after having so much time to dare another point of view, that of a person who has attended the bootcamp and works and after a year I can say that Codeworks is the state more than useful, I worked in Italy for 2 companies at the top of the startup in my area, I have an average salary higher than my peers and I do the job I love to do.
If you are looking for a truly professional bootcamp, choose it and I'm sure you won't regret it.
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Rodrigo Verified via LinkedIn
It changed my life
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I graduated Codworks 1 year ago and I can tell you that my life changed completely from that moment on.
This bootcamp is not only an amazing experience, but of an excellent level:
- The course curriculum is everything you're going to need to succeed in a full stack position.
- The teachers are more than qualified and really great people.
- The course teaches you how to code, but moreover, it teaches you how to learn, so you'll be working with a lot of different technologies and languages but you won't be afraid to approach them.
- You'll be spending 3 months developing code, but also developing a bond with a lot of different people (and some ping pong mad skills).
For me it took 2 months to find a job. Why so long? I had a lot of offers, but I wanted to find a company with a product I could see myself using and having fun developing. I can tell you that you'll find a job, but if you're patient enough, thanks to Codeworks, you'll find your deam job.
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Christian Verified via GitHub
intense
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I'll try and keep this as succinct as possible:
Is it worth the 10k? Yes/no- Do you want to completely change your career and get started as a full stack developer? Yes, worth it. Do you want to learn this so you can return back to your current job and be able to work better with developers as a PM or Agile Coach etc. No, I would say not worth it. This course is really intense and designed for those who want to start with a leg up.How's the quality of the material? This is the only school, that I was able to find in the area, that went as in depth with JavaScript as possible with the time available. The **mandatory** pre-course work is no joke, one of the co-founders will say that it alone is enough to get a Jr. Dev position. I think it's a little bit of a stretch, seeing some job applications and coding challenges for potential hires leaves me to believe that he is not too far off from that statement. If you know programming and have used the method `.reverse()` and you use it but don't know the inner workings of it... don't worry, by the end of the pre-course you will know the inner workings of maaaaany JavaScript methods. Then you will go through topics of Classical Inheritance to Pseudo Classical(Prototypal) Inheritance to Classes. You will learn Angular AND React for frameworks, bare Node, Express and Koa. too many things to list.
Is it that intense? Yes, though depending on your previous knowledge. I did freeCodeCamp for a year previously and this course was intense. Not just because of the material, but you will do a serious deep dive into JavaScript and look under the hood often as to who, what, where, when, and why. You will do this for 3 months Mon-Sat 09h-21h (minimum).
How are the staff? The staff are great, very knowledgeable and patient with answering questions. Although, be fairly warned don't even dare asking them a question that's easily answered online because you are too lazy to google it. Aside from that. staff members will hold meetings with other classmates and go over topics maybe you still don't understand, they will really bend over backwards for you.
100% hiring? There was one person that I knew of that it took him longer than the 5 months to find a job, of actively looking. However, he is now working at a company as a full stack dev. The guy who helps you find a job (Don't know his title, sorry Marc) will work with you until you land your job. He will negotiate the contracts with you and try and get you the money that is deserved with the company that you want. Then if you decide that you don't like your current job anymore and want a new opportunity you can reach out to him and he will do his best to help you again.
Negative - So this course is not a course where you are going to get your hand held through it. You can get really really easily overwhelmed. It's still a little too pricey. You will have ZERO social life. If you are not from the city and you think that it will be nice to go to Barcelona and see the city while programming, get that thought out of your mind. You will spend 90% of your time awake either reading about programming or actually doing it.
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Pier Roberto Lucisano Verified via LinkedIn
Excellent
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I attended this course on 2017. I wanted to switch career as I studied Finance. It was an excellent investment because at Codeworks I found great teachers and amazing classmates. Thanks to them I learnt things that would require probably years of hard work. Codeworks gives you the right tools in order to learn fast and in the most efficient way. I totally recommend it because after the course I was ready to work in a company with a competitive salary.
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Kriszti Verified via LinkedIn
I met the most talented people at Codeworks
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I attended the 12-week full-stack program Codeworks is running in autumn-winter 2017. It was one of the most rewarding experience in my life. The environment is the best I could ask for, both the personnel at school and the classes are very supportive and nice and their facilities are great. The course is very demanding, but for our benefit, I learnt an insane amount, and was really proud of what I was able to build. The program is the right mix of theoretical and practical. I can only recommend anyone to join!
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Alan Hu Verified via LinkedIn
Good Course, Great Outcome
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TL;DR
Excellent curriculum, great outcomes, passable lectures, fun experience overall. Be prepared to study hard and teach yourself. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. If you put in the time and effort, you will succeed. The jobs are out there, and if you can get through Codeworks, you will definitely find one.
The Course
- The course is every bit as intense as is advertised. You will really spend 11-12 hours there a day, 6 days a week
- The curriculum is excellent and well-tailored to the job market. You will leave well prepared for the technical interviews.
- Lectures were meh. There were a few excellent ones, but I have to say that as a whole their effectiveness was questionable. Make sure to be vocal and ask questions if you don't understand. Be prepared to spend time learning things on your own.
- Make the most out of your senior projects. These will form your portfolio after the course during the job hunt, and will make a big difference.
- Ultimately, you get out what you put in. If you show up having barely spent any time on the precourse, you will struggle through the course and lose the opportunity to learn more in-depth things. The more prepared you come, the better positioned you are to take advantage of the whole experience.
Peers
- The peers in your batch make a huge difference! You are spending 6 * 12 hours with them a week.
- I was lucky to meet 14 amazing individuals who were a pleasure to work and learn with.
- You can't control how your classmates are, but you can be an agreeable and cooperative person yourself.
Outcomes
- To my knowledge, everybody in my graduating class (14 people) who wanted a job as a software developer has now received an offer as a developer, regardless of citizenship.
- Job assistance was quick and effective. Thanks Marc!
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Nathalia Verified via LinkedIn
Great experience.
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I waited a bit before writing my review as I had taken some time off before applying: I needed to make up my mind on where I wanted to live, which role, etc. I had therefore little visibility on how I would perform compared to the rest of the "market". Currently I am a full-stack developer working in London for clients as a contractor. I am now in the position to attest that the things we learned and the depth of our knowledge in Javascript and software development in general is really, really good. If you're skeptical about whether those months can take you to a professional level, please, know that it really will.
You'll get much more than just knowledge in web development. You'll get the right fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, etc), which makes a whole difference on your approach when you'll start building things: you'll be able to judge the efficiency and quality of a given code.
Warning - before coming to CW, you do need to learn and code as much as you can. As others have pointed out, in the end of the day, you will have to do the work. So you might struggle if you haven't prepared properly before the program. Really take the pre-course exercises seriously, and start learning on your own now.
The TAs are really patient and helpful, it really speeds up your learning by ten times compared to if you were on your own. Not to mention the rest of the students. I met the most brilliant minds.
I urgently recommend if you're serious about becoming a full-stack / front-end / software engineer. -
Arturo Santos Verified via Github
"Great experience, learned tremendously"
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I just graduated in December and Codeworks was an amazing experience.
It is definitely very challenging and intensive, but the instructors and TAs are always very helpful, the infrastructure is extremely good and having colleagues that are just as dedicated as you makes the learning process much better. At the end of the course, you are just amazed at how much you've learned!
I can definitely recommend the course for those who want an intensive and immersive experience.
