Codeworks Reviews
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Gabriele Zannini
The best bootcamp around
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Codeworks has been the best choice in my career and life. My cohort has been amazing and i managed to find a highly paid job with only the experience made in codeworks.
Pros:
3 Months is the shortest time investment you can find for this level of quality
The curriculum is only made of highly requested skills in the market.
The project you they make you do are very useful in the job search.
The pre-course allows you to reach 20% alone, learning the basics so you can spend the 3 months of course getting as far ahead as possible, compared to other bootcamps that waste you time by teaching you the very simple basics.
Cons:
Some of the instructors in MY cohort did not have enough experience to be excellent teachers
the cost can be prohibitive for some people (even though i consider them really worth it)
The course is 12h a day, 6 days a week. You cannot work and study at the same time -
Austin Westbury
Outstanding Learning Experience
Codeworks gave an outstanding experience, as someone who already had a fair amount of experience - it was very enlightening to learn a wide array of things in such a short time! If you're looking to begin coding or just sharpen your skills, I couldn't recommend a better place than here. -
Sebastian
Life Changing
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In this review I want to touch on three main parts:
- How Codeworks has changed/improved my life
- The REALITY of Codeworks
- The Outcomes (job support) team
Before I get into this let me start with what is most important that is that THEY DO DELIVER ON WHAT THEY PROMISE: Finding a job as a Software Engineer within few months of graduation. The exact time that it will take you (1, 2 or 3 months or even more) will completely depend on how much work you put into finding a job. If you follow all of the instructions that you get during job support you will probably be able to find a job within a month or month and a half max. If you decide to go on your own pace, and do your own thing it will obviously take you longer.
- How Codeworks has changed/improved my life - Attending Codeworks has probably been the best decision I have ever taken, not only did I become a much better developer and get a satisfying job offer but the course itself is so challenging that truly prepares you to struggle and constantly be uncomfortable in your future career. Now don’t get me wrong it does not mean that you will never struggle again after Codeworks but after the course you will be much more comfortable finding yourself in uncomfortable situations, and it will come much easier and feel much more possible to learn difficult topics. You will have a degree of autonomy that you did not have before the course.
2. The Reality of Codeworks - this is very important to understand as it will prepare you for the course. Codeworks is no magic pill, that is you won’t just magically become a good software engineer. You will have to work as hard as you ever have and try and deliver tasks within unrealistic amount of time. You will most likely struggle like you never have. Luckily for you you will have support from very talented instructors that will help you understand the material but you will still be expected to show a certain degree of autonomy in delivering the given tasks. Codeworks also provides an amazing learning environment: You will be surrounded by some of the smartest people that you will ever meet, your classmates, who have similar ambitions to yours. What is important to understand is that your improvement as a Software Engineer during the course does not just depend on Codeworks but also on how hard you work.
3. The Outcomes Team: The job support that you get from the outcomes team is so good that it deserves a section of its own. In my opinion the job support alone, is worth all the money that the course costs. And the best part of it all is that you get it for the rest of your life. At least from my experience, the strategies and knowledge that is shared with you in order to optimize your chances of finding a job worked like a charm. You have a counselor dedicated to making you look like the strongest and best possible candidate. Now of course if you do not follow all of the suggestions that are given to you it won’t work as well so I highly recommend listening to their suggestions. -
Nacho Coll García
Best decision I have ever done
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If you are thinking about joining a bootcamp you should totally go for Codeworks. Keep in mind that Codeworks is an extremely good experience but it's also tough. The course is based on an inmersive program where you do 12 hours per day during 6 days of the week. It's the reason you can change your career going from zero to hero.
You will learn as much as you want, the limit is in your hand.
Keep in mind that the joining process is long; you will need a month for it and you need to know some basics (for this, what i did was a free course in Udemy of 80h and then I just enrolled codeworks).
After the course, getting a job is a period of time of a month (more or less) where Codeworks helps you with guidances.
I can tell you that they don't lie about their stats on jobs after leaving the course.
To me it was the best decision I have ever done in my life. All you need is willing to change/learn/work and be a nice person. -
Daniel
Would Recommend to Anyone!
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Codeworks was one of the hardest things I have done in my life, but it was so worth it! The course is great, the instructors are always there to help you when you get stuck, and the career support after you finish the course is amazing (Thanks Marc). During the 3 months I spent at Codeworks, I would have never thought beforehand that I would have learned so much in that time. The knowledge you gain is way ahead of what typical bootcamps provide, which will put you ahead of others when looking for jobs. Would definitely recommend it to anyone! -
Alex Teodorescu
Life changing experience!
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I did the remote EST Software Engineering Immersive in April of 2021 and it was an incredible experience. I had very little development knowledge going into the program but found a job and started working as a full-stack software engineer in September of the same year. If you are looking for a path to start a new career in software development and are ready to commit then Codeworks will give you the skills to make it happen! -
Petr
Excellent bootcamp offering
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It's been a year since I graduated from Codeworks and in retrospect I can say that joining the bootcamp has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. As a former CS grad who had previously pursued a project management career, Codeworks provided me with the right roadmap, motivation and environment to update my skillset, learn an up-to-date tech stack, create a portfolio attractive to recruiters, and make the desired career switch a reality.
I was able to land my first dev job within 5 weeks from graduation, and now one year later I have landed a significantly better offer with one of the top companies on the BCN tech scene. I'd like to give big Kudos to Codeworks' career support consultant Marc, who was always on-hand to provide invaluable guidance during both of these hiring processes.
To sum up, I totally recommend Codeworks to anyone who's truly passionate about tech and willing to put in the hard work. The investment and effort has paid off n-fold to both myself and many of my fellow graduates. -
Maria
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this bootcamp if you want to learn the latest tech stack for Web Development and restart your career. I especially recommend this bootcamp if you have previous experience or basic coding knowledge.
Successfully found a job within 2 months after completion! -
Ivan Gelo
Great Experience
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I really enjoyed my time at Codeworks, it was one of the best and most intense experience of my life. If you are thinking about doing a coding bootcamp, I would definitely recommend checking out Codeworks. In my opinion, Codeworks gives you the means to reach your goals in 3 months + the precourse (about 1 month), this is achieved through 12 - 13 hours of coding a day including Saturdays, and 24/7 access to the campus, however the best part about Codeworks is the team of people responsible to guide you through this, they are awesome, professional, friendly and on top of their game, this goes to all the staff, in my opinion this is the true value Codeworks provides.
Having said all that a person coming to Codeworks needs to be ready to work, and put in the hours in order to achieve set goals, after all of that you will leave the course with amazing amount of knowledge gathered in such a short period of time, and most important of all you will attain a skill of learning how to learn new skills and technologies and the confidence to do so. -
Mert
Overall great experience
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For many people including myself, the decision to make a career change itself is a huge one, let alone finding a bootcamp and signing up for the time (and financial) commitment that comes with it. In my case, initially I was extremely skeptical of all bootcamps, but Codeworks to me seemed the most reasonable one at least on paper, so I decided to take a leap of faith. I see many others have shared their experience already and they pretty much sum up mine as well, but just to quickly summarize, I spent an amazing 3 months, learnt a ton, met great people and found a job that I genuinely find exciting in a few weeks upon completing the course. If you have already decided on making such a move and you are in the stage of choosing a bootcamp, I would definitely recommend Codeworks. Rest assured the positive reviews you can find online is coming from real students, and the outcomes they share on their website are consistent with what I have seen from my cohort. -
Jasja Prick
Great immersive experience
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Codeworks has an amazing curriculum that takes you from 20 to 80 instead of 0 to 60. The best thing about the curriculum is that apart from advanced JS, backend frameworks and frontend frameworks Codeworks also teaches you the essential foundations of coding, such as algorithms and data structures, where many coding schools focus mainly on the 'hot topics.'
The staff is very experienced and helpful, and the location is amazing! Also the job support is really good.
All in all a great learning experience that has exponentially improved my skills. It is highly immersive and fast paced so make sure you prepare well! -
Jaume
10/10 would recommend
Amazing learning experience. Great lectures, comprehensive syllabus and very helpful staff. Career support is also super useful. -
Ewa
Great!
Great experience with amazing people and awesome support. I've managed to land a job within two months after finishing the course. The course is very intense. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get into the software development world. I'd do it again :-) -
Max
Software Engineering Immersive Course
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I attended this coding bootcamp in Berlin. One big plus is that the programme doesn't start from zero. You need to pass some coding tests and assignments to get accepted there - that means you need some prior coding experience. The programme is really well structured and it covers topics like advanced JavaScrip, data structures, databases, testing and frameworks like Angular, React and Node.js. You will finish the bootcamp with two personal projects - one coded alone and one within a team. The codeworks staff is really friendly and extremely helpful. One of the most positive aspect is a career support at the end of the programme. They will do some tech interview training with you and help setting up your github and linkedIn profile. Additionally they have some really helpful tips regarding the job search and the whole application process. I am really happy that I did codeworks - it was challenging and at lot of work but in the end it all paid off. I learned a lot during the course and I found a job within 3 weeks after graduation. -
Francesco
The best bootcamp to go from 20 to 100
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I decided to attend Codeworks because I was looking for something challenging, something that could take me from 20 to 100.
At Codeworks I found it.
In this bootcamp you'll find only talented and motivated people: in fact the admission process is really strict, and the pre course assures that all the students start with a strong knowledge base.
The TAs are very prepared and always open to help when someone is stuck on annoying bugs that, without their help, could waste several hours of time googling for a solution.
Overall a great experience. -
Guillermo Schmithalter
Life changing experience
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Codeworks is the best code academy in Barcelona. Their Software Engineering Immersive Bootcamp follows an intense 9-9-6 schedule (9am-9pm, 6 days a week!) in an environment where you will not only become a solid programmer, but you’ll also meet an incredibly professional and friendly staff that will guide you and be there for you every step of the way throughout your journey. And most importantly, the majority of the alumni finds a programming job within a couple of months after graduation.
I recommend enrolling to this academy to anyone that is ready to switch careers and become a software developer. -
Matt Haddon
Beginner to great coding job - thanks Codeworks!
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Steep learning curve and a fantastic experience working with very bright and friendly people. I found a great coding job shortly after finishing.
The syllabus, solo project and group project prepared me very well for the job search. As a result I had a portfolio potential employers were impressed by and engaged with. The technologies included in the syllabus were cutting edge and learning full stack javascript with Node gave me the flexibility to be competitive for front end, full stack or back end roles. I could comfortably talk to potential employers about the technologies studied and used in the projects.
Thanks Codeworks! -
Nikos
Amazing experience!!
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During the first part of the course they taught us a lot of new technologies, while still giving us the time to do exercises and understand them.
In the second part we had to make three different projects, so that we could expand our knowledge of the technologies we most liked while simultaneously building our portfolio.
At the end they helped us build our CV and LinkedIn profile, and helped us practice with interviews.
During the exercises and two of the projects we also worked with other people which is great to learn how to work in a team.
All around it has been a great experience with the only counterpoint being that it's very hard, mainly because of the fact that it is Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 9 pm for three months, which can be very exhausting, but extremely worth it.
I found a job just after two weeks from the end of the course, so i would definitely recommend it to anyone that has the time for it. -
Yu
Decision well made
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It was the most intensive bootcamp I found in the market and it actually requires quite some knowledge to start. Even the pre-course made me learn so much on my own. I think CW has a very well structured curriculum, which teaches you not only how to make things work but also what is happening under the hood. It covered the hard parts of javascript, data structure, algorithm, database, testing, popular libraries or frameworks such as React and Angular, etc. The job support is also fantastic, I managed to received three offers in one month and a half. Now looking back, I am so happy that I made the decision to join CW. It required lots of commitment and motivation but it was great investment that I made. -
Juan Ignacio Sánchez
Codeworks experience
Definitely the best way to learn how to code! The instructors have a very good level and helps you to learn how everything works under the hood. The bootcamp is really demanding and that's the best way to learn a lot in a short period of time. I definitely recomend it! -
Cesar Valdez
Intense experience
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The bootcamp is divided in two parts, junior and senior. I can say that during the junior part my learning experience was very intense. I had some very basic background on web development (js and php) from working with joomla and drupal, which helped me to understand better the concepts around programming (networks, servers, OS configurations and other basic things). Having this basic knowledge was essential for me to cope with the junior’s part, so much was being thrown at us during the lectures, and every day we would have to work on those concepts in code. Yes, it is true that you need to be VERY motivated to learn, since most of the time it is up to you to come up with a solution, you are encouraged to become fully autonomous and use online resources to help you solve the problem (stack-overflow, official documentation etc). For some this might be a bummer, in my experience this was essential to my formation since once you leave the bootcamp you are on your own. Even so, if you really get stuck (which happened often) the teacher assistants are super helpful in guiding you through possible solutions, giving you hints or even explaining concepts that you haven’t “sunk in” during the lecture. By the end of the juniors part, I was able to work with many libraries and frameworks on my own. The seniors part is different, it is all about creating projects. There aren’t many lectures since it’s all about coding a real project, which might feel different for everybody. In my case it felt more like learning how to deal with complicated documentation from libraries and frameworks, learning the main differences between technologies you might want to use, understanding better how sql databases work etc. It was good, but I had more fun during the juniors part.
My advice is, that if you are wanting to change career (like it was my case), you should be passionate about computer science (not only development). There is a TON of stuff that you will have to learn and understand, before, during & after the bootcamp, it never ends. If you are not serious into spending hours and hours studying hard, and banging your head against your laptop from all the frustration you might find during your new career because of all the thing you still need to learn, then maybe reconsider. The bootcam is a great introduction to the main concepts of computer science and you start developing your programing skills, so yes you learn lots of things, but, it DOES NOT END THERE. After the bootcamp I had to spend hours and hours doing test for job applications, every test I learned a lot more. Some tests went bad, some I passed, but getting to where I finally wanted took me a while. For some people it might take two weeks, or even less to get a job, it all depends on your personal skills and how far you want to go. The staff will always be by your side during the job hunt, the support is amazing, and you will always get excellent feedback on how to deal with your next interview. So yes, it definitely pays back.
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Germanas
Money Well Invested
The bootcamp is as intense as it sounds, however this definitely helps you switch career in only 3 months.
I am really happy with my investment and the support from Codeworks staff from the beginning to the end. During hiring week at Codeworks, I was able to find a frontend developers job.
Would recommend it to everybody who wants to step in into developers world. -
Felix Weinberger
Outcomes exceed expectations
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Summary: Codeworks is an excellent program if you know what you are paying for. Don't expect knowledge to be uploaded to your brain, instead think of it more like a mental "gym" with an intense workout plan, guided by lectures and TAs. If you put in the work, you'll learn a tonne, have a lot of fun and come out of it with a new career in a red-hot industry. Curriculum: The curriculum is fantastic, up-to-date and highly relevant for working as a full stack or front end developer today. Javascript is in high demand and the course does a great job of teaching you the things you need to know to get a broad overview of web development in general. Once I started interviewing for jobs I understood just how well the course prepared me for it. The more you can study and prepare before the course, the more valuable it's going to be for you! Other students: My colleagues were a very motivated and intelligent bunch of people from all walks of life. There were financial consultants, product managers, physicists, digital nomads and entrepreneurs. A strong motivation for coding was the common denominator, which made a huge difference on the final project. I was incredibly impressed by the group project (which I was most skeptical about going in), where absolutely everyone put in 110% of their efforts. Outcomes: I found a job very quickly after Codeworks at a level that was above my expectations going into the course. I can say for certain I would not have found the role without Codeworks, which means an additional huge benefit to me. Huge thanks to the outcomes team for that! -
Amanda Areias
Codeworks Review
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I'm a graphic designer who decided graphic design wasn't enough and decided to learn something new. I started learning how to code by myself and, after a while, decided to join a bootcamp. Codeworks was the best decision I could have made. It is a hard bootcamp, I'm not gonna lie, but my effort was worth it. I couldn't imagine it was possible to learn so much in so little time. I graduated from Codeworks less than a month ago and already have a job.
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Oliver Walker
Life Changing, Inspirational
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CodeWorks is an incredible experience. If you are wanting to learn to code this is the only bootcamp worth considering in Europe right now.
The level of tuition is super high, the teachers are very knowledgable and very easy to talk to and you are always learning cutting edge technologies and only utilising best practices. The curriculum is also constantly evolving to keep up to date with the demands of modern JavaScript.
It's intense, however the atmosphere is really friendly, with everyone fully supporting each other the whole time. Students work together to motivate each other and help each other and achieve goals you wouldnt think possible.
After just a few weeks of leaving CodeWorks and I am already settled into my new role as a Front-End Dev. I was very nervous about this as I had no idea about coding in the "real world", however your level of Coding will be so high after leaving that you will feel very comfortable in any JavaScript role.
If you attend CodeWorks, afterwards you will be a new person, with new skills, able to take on the world.
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Christopher, Finland
It's real and you should do it!
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I'm writing this review 9 days after graduating. And guess what? Today I accepted a very cool job here in Barcelona as a software developer with a competetive over industry average salary. Codeworks set me up with the company on the last week before graduation. I was also doing interviews with multiple other companies with real offers on the table, which I declined.
Before taking the course the first thing I did was to google "codeworks". I read all reviews or comments I could find. What made me initially suspicious was that all the reviews were 5-star, and I couldn't find enough criticism. So I was afraid that this could be a scam or a money-grab. But I took a leap of faith, and started anyway. And let me tell you, it's real, and you should take the course!
Expectations, I've given it 5 stars on all accounts. There is certainly things that could be improved upon, but for me these were my expectations:
- I wanted to learn Javascript, HTML, CSS and become a full-stack developer
- I wanted to be able to confidently code, complete, deploy and publish any idea of an application I got
- I wanted to be able to get a job after finishing the course, knowing I could provide real value for a company, and kick-start my career in sofware development.
- I wanted to learn industry practises getting familiar with the tools and methods used (git, bash, npm, agile, etc)
Codeworks succeded in teaching me all theese things to my satisfaction. When I started, I had no clue what a framwork was, I did not even know what Node.js was.
Here is a breakdown of the course
Pre-course, on their website they say you should reserve 3 months for this. I did it in under one month, and I know many other friends on the batch also did it in a short time. However, I do recommend you to take it very seriously and it learn well. If you dont, you will struggle during the actual course. The most important part of this is to complete the codeacademy courses well, in particular the Javascript part, take your time and try to really learn it. Also try to solve as many coding challenges that you find online. The actual pre-course material given by Codeworks, could be better in my opinion, it did it, but I didn't really understand or learn so much from it. If you struggle during the pre-course do not be afraid to prolonge your start, and take your time learning it.
Junior-part, this is the first half of the course. After breakfast each day, you will get a toy-problem to solve, theese are actual coding challenges from companies. It's fun and slightly competetive, I enjoyed this part alot. During the day you will learn the fundementals of javascript, algoriths, data-structures, front-end frameworks, Node, back-end frameworks and much more. I recommend to take pair or group programming seriously and resist working solo, you will learn much more if you find someone you sync with, and work together during this part.
Senior-part, the second part of the course you will put everything to practise. The first project you will make is alone. On this part I created http://recommendmefantasybooks.com, which is a fantasy book recommendation engine. Building a project on your own was for me the most rewarding part of the course, I gained the confidence to start believing "I can do anything if I put my mind, blood, sweat and tears innit". Learning how to publish it online using AWS, and getting your own microserver was super cool. During the senior part you will also make two other cool projects, this time in increasing group sizes. You will learn industry practises on git workflow and agile programming. During our thesis project, real companies sent representatives to asses our presentations and projects.
Graduation, big thanks to Marc @ codeworks for setting us up with real companies. After the course you wont be alone, codeworks will assist you to find work. During the last week of the bootcamp, we had about 10 companies who sent their developers and CTO's to interview the students. Many of us will land jobs in theese companies. After graduating i would make an wild estimate of 10/15 persons getting a job during the first month, with the rest getting a job within a few months.
Social, I gained many very good friends during this course and met super awesome people. I think our batch was amazing and while we worked harder than we have ever before, we had very much fun doing it. The teachers and the personnel at codeworks awesome and supportive, and they do their best to teach you what you need to learn and making you ready to start a career in development.
Summary, nothing is free, codeworks will give you the tools and they will provide everything you need to learn. If you are not ready, motivated and willing to work&learn from 9.00 - 21.00 six days a week for three months this course is not for you. Many of us, me including even worked 7 days a week, also opting to not take a break between junior and seniour part. In otherwords, this is a hard-core bootcamp, and that's why it is the best bootcamp in Europe.
Disclaimer, I wrote this review because I wanted to review Codeworks, reviewing the course is completely optional. Hope you found it helpful!
- Chris
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George Perry
The only bootcamp to consider
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It’s been over a year since I decided I wanted to become a software developer and almost 3 months since I finished what was probably to date one of the most transformative periods of my life - the Codeworks coding bootcamp.
There are a number of reasons why I decided to wait before writing this review; the main one was to understand the skill level that the course had given me, but also so that I could fully digest what was a very intense experience which was filled with loads of highs and very few lows.
I have tried to be as candid as possible, with the intention of giving you a clear and realistic impression of what it is like to be a Codeworks student and also how you can maximise the effect the bootcamp will have in your professional endeavors.
Firstly, I can truly say that Codeworks is affective. I am a couple of months into a new role as a software engineer and the investment has not only allowed me to ‘get in the door’ but has helped ensured I am confidently making a difference to a living, breathing product in a way I could not have imagined this soon into the job.
In the run-up to starting the course in January 2018, I made the decision to give myself two 3 months to fully complete the pre-course and really prepare for the big step up that awaits you from day 1. I highly recommend that you give yourself as much time as you can afford at this stage, as you will get the most out of the pre-course if you spend time really digging into each section and feel very comfortable reimplementing it on the fly.
Please, please do not underestimate this part of the course. From my experience and I’m sure others would agree, those students who skipped or failed the complete the pre-course struggled at the beginning of the course and each topic thereafter was significantly more challenging. The pre-course is intending to give you a solid foundation from which you can quickly pick up new topics at the speed that is required. If you fail to prepare properly here, your experience for the main course will be severely hindered.
In addition to the pre-course, I did as many Codewars Katas (https://www.codewars.com) as I could, reaching Level 4. These will greatly improve your ability to quickly solve algorithms and engrain the thought-patterns that are essential to your success as a developer. You will also complete daily challenges during the first part of the main course, so completing 4-5 daily Katas goes a long way towards helping you approach these challenges correctly.
Moving onto the main course is an exciting but slightly nervous step. I came from the UK, so relocating to Barcelona was a significant step in my life and not one to be taken lightly. However, the city is an energising, happy place where you will be made to feel at home. Unlike other major European cities, such as London or Paris, the way of life in Barcelona is well suited to the deep and intense learning journey you will undertake. You will be able to contrast the hard work during the course with relaxing trips to the beach, the luxury of almost constant sunshine, and the quiet streets of nearby districts such as Barceloneta - it was a pleasure to live in the city and I wish I could have stayed for longer!
The course itself starts how it means to go on - it captures the true meaning of what a bootcamp should be! The first part of the course is intense and very tiring. Coupled with your fresh start in a new place, it will be a shock to your system. You should ensure you get plenty of sleep, look after your body with fresh, healthy food and be mindful that you are undertaking a short-term but intentionally stressful few months.
The first part of the courses feels as if you are learning too much, too fast. You cover a range of topics at breakneck speed with rarely get a chance to catch your breath and digest what you have learned. On top of this, you will feel as if you don’t actually understand what you are learning and that things really aren’t sinking in. You may even start to panic. Please, please, please trust the instructors when they say you are learning these topics. Although it doesn’t feel like it, this method of learning works and will be evident to see in the projects of the batch of students that began the course before you and in your own projects during the second half of the course.
You won’t believe it at the time, but the course is almost perfectly balanced to offer the correct amount of information at the right speed. I say ‘almost’ because there is always room for improvement, as I would like to see more emphasis and strictness on the pre-course which would give more room for even more advanced topics in the main course. However, you will not find a bootcamp out there that covers such advanced topics in both JavaScript and computer science.
The second part of the course transforms from being an intense and tiring whirlwind to a platform where you begin to understand your true potential as a programmer and start building your first real web applications. The week-long break you receive between the two sections helps you digest what you’ve learned and gives your brain some much-needed rest. You return and almost by magic your understanding of those topics that were once so foreign and confusing now seem to have consolidated.
Once you begin with the project work, your learning curve really begins to steepen. Utilising the toolkit you have been equipped within the first six weeks, you will produce three portfolio-standard pieces of work that will prove invaluable in your search for a job. I worked on 2 web applications and implementing testing for an open-source React library, giving me plenty to talk about in interviews. You will also be given the freedom to explore all areas of JavaScript and learn the peripheral technologies that give you an edge as a developer searching for a job.
The scope of the projects also means that you become a genuine full stack developer. You will be expected to produce projects demonstrating your abilities using Node frameworks and frontend frameworks, as well as your proficiency of conceptualising a technical product with a clear use-case. I feel that the structure of these projects was very much geared towards prepping students for a real product environment, as you will begin to think about the work you are doing from a product perspective - again this is a big advantage when looking for roles after the course.
As I was returning to the UK following the course, I did not partake in the hiring week although the support with your CV, LinkedIn and how to approach applications and interviews are thorough and very useful. However, the real value in the course is not seen until you take on your first technical test.
I was very proactive in attempting to get interviews and speaking to recruiters. You will not have any shortage of interest so please do not start until you’ve reached the hiring week - it will only distract you! After applying for 43 roles, I received 26 responses requesting calls or meetings. I made it through to 10 technical tests where I was either coding on-screen, completing pre-defined questions or building a small app. Of all of these tests, I was offered final stage interviews with 9 and received 5 job offers.
You will come out the other side of Codeworks not as a junior developer, but as a mid-level developer that is only lacking in professional experience. My boss and product manager at my new job have been pleasantly surprised at the standard of knowledge I have been equipped with through Codeworks and by no means consider me to be junior. This is a credit to the bootcamp and unfortunately, the most difficult problem they still need to overcome is getting their name out to the world that they are the premier coding bootcamp in Europe that produces quality outcomes - they are head and shoulders above the rest.
The experience as a whole was life-changing. I love being a developer. Being paid to do something I enjoy is a dream-come-true and although I could have eventually done it on my own or through another bootcamp, doing it with Codeworks has meant I’ve reached a higher professional level faster and cheaper, as well as meeting some friends for life and gaining an experience I will talk about as long as I live.
If you are looking for a new career in software development or considering a bootcamp, cross everyone else off your list. If you’re willing to work hard, commit to your future in a meaningful and fulfilling way, and searching for a real challenge then Codeworks should be your home for 3 months.
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Joachim Bode
I was far from being new to Javascript, but I still learned a lot. High niveau even for experienced Frontend Developers - effective, efficient and recommendable.
Having been a Software Developer and Consultant for many years, I was way older than most of the other students. The plan was to take a crash course in Node.js stack and it turned out to be a good choice. These people know what they are doing and the students are on a high level. Definitively recommendable.
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Jack
Amazing Experience
The precourse is already tougher than a lot of bootcamps but it's always worth it. It's unbelievable how much you learn in 3 months. The support you get from teachers and while getting a job is also great!!
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Karina
Amazing experience
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I attended Codeworks right after finishing university (Hotel management) and now I can say that during 3 months in the bootcamp I have learned and been challenged more than during 4 years of getting my bachelor degree.If its your first coding experience I would totally recommend Codeworks. The extensive pre-course gives you a very good basis, instructors always very helpful and there's a wide range of topics explained
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Frederic Pinon
Way above expectations
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I graduated from Codeworks end of October 2017. The whole experience was as intense as I hoped it would, and prepared me perfectly to become a web developer. You will go through various steps during the selection process and will already learn quite a lot before starting the actual course. The on site program is really ambitious and may seem overwhelming at first but builds up very well from pure javascript to practice with back end and front end frameworks, up to the development of involved applications. So very high motivation to learn and put in the effort is key here, but the great thing is that the team’s dedication to students is crazy high, way above expectations in my opinion.
Another important point is the support we get regarding the job hunt towards the end of the bootcamp, and beyond. Very useful advice and interview preparation, in addition to meeting recruiters. I received 3 job offers in the first month after graduating, two in Barcelona and one in London, all through Codeworks’ network. Couldn’t hope for a better return on investment! Aside from the technical things, the human experience at Codeworks is really great too. Give them a shout!
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Chris Hardman
Highly recommended
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I reviewed a number of bootcamps before selecting Codeworks – in the interview stages, the entry process for Codeworks was far more challenging than anything else that I encountered, and I took this to be a good gauge of the ambition of the course and people that I would be learning with. I was not disappointed on either front!
The course itself was hugely challenging at times (we covered a lot of new material almost every day and you really will be working 60-70+ hours per week) but extremely rewarding. Make sure to allocate at least one month for the pre-course, as this is also pretty comprehensive and it will really make things easier for you if you arrive well-prepared (particularly if you don’t have much experience in this space).
I also really enjoyed getting to know my fellow students, the instructors and the wider Codeworks team – everyone is really smart, friendly and helpful, and I think that the network that the school provides (plus on-going support etc) will prove to be extremely valuable going forward.
Overall, highly recommended
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Eddy
Good experience
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I applied to a few bootcamps, codeworks being the only one I applied to with anything close to a tech interview to pass, which reflects on the kind of students you'll meet at codeworks. The staff and students are incredibly hard working. The work enviroment is easy to learn in, and the staff are easy to talk to. I had coded somewhat before but there was never a time I didn't feel challenged. I'm pleased with the outcome. If you're thinking about a coding bootcamp in europe, I don't know of any other will give you the depth and range of knowledge that comes with codeworks.
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Angelica Valenta
Coding Bootcamp
Course is divided into 6 weeks "Theory" and 6 weeks "Practical" - the last week of the course if focused on job assistance. At the end of the course, I had the tools necessary to continue building applications on my own.
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Salmane Hajouji
Best Bootcamp in Europe, by far
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Codeworks is a life changing experience. It’s not only a course, it’s a family and a network of gifted/talented people. The bootcamp is very demanding and helps you reach limits of yourself you couldn’t imagine. You can discuss with the teachers about everything… like some kind of app you want to create and they can guide you. Arol is the mentor that you might spend a lot of time with and probably one of the best programmer you’ll meet in your life. We had so many great time and his knowledge is kinda infinite :D Weeks before the end of the bootcamp they start helping you on finding a job (if you are not willing to create your startup, if so they also help you that way). To be honest right now most of the students found something before the end of the bootcamp, and the max right now was 2 weeks after the end. Your teammates are also very talented people… Before the bootcamp : make sure to do the pre-course with attention, it doesn’t get easier after lol. It will help you a lot during the algorithm part at the beginning. During the bootcamp : just make sure to finish every sprint on time, follow the planning and be sure to finish the task before sleeping. You still have sunday to catch up but every delay can be risky. Invest yourself 200%! Ask as many questions as you want to the instructors, sometimes they won’t answer you because they want you to find by yourself, and its the best way to learn, the answer will be printed in your mind if you find it by yourself. About the concurrence i’ll be honest : all the other bootcamps are just a way to discover programming, at the end you dont even know the other possible frameworks etc. I’m pretty sure students in other bootcamp in barcelona at the end of the course won’t even be able to do the pre-course for codeworks on their own, and that’s true for a lot of other bootcamps in europe. Only in the junior part (6 first weeks) we learn how to use : node.js/express/koa/polymer/angular/react/meteor and a bit of python/c++/ruby, for the databases : redis/mongodb/mongoose/mySQLand thats just the headlines. You learn them and after you are able to choose which one fits you the most according to your project. During the senior part (6 last weeks), you apply what you've learnt and you create 3 apps ! The last one is a complete MVP with all your team. I learnt how to pair program thanks to codeworks and is very powerful experience ( and thats how they do in the best IT companies such as twitter etc). My choice was either Codeworks or HackReactor, both of them makes you a king if you invest yourself and your energy at 200% during 3months. I choosed codeworks because i wanted to be in a small team (not a big size bootcamp), be able to ask questions as much as i want, i also wanted to be able to come back in my hometown during the week break (week 7) and because the lifestyle in Barcelona is completely booming!
Codeworks is worth the invest !
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Eric
A Mind-Blowing experience
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I finished the bootcamp this week. I'm still amazed about how much I learned during these months. Now I'm capable to do things that I never thought that I was going to be able to do. And this couldn't have been possible without CodeWorks.
During the bootcamp you end up embracing the feeling of getting out of your comfort zone.
They not only teach you JavaScript, they teach you how to make the most of your learning.
You learn how to easily dig into documentation and how to manage your time between learning and practising.
What I loved most was the Senior part where we could build 3 projects and experience how it's like to work as a team.
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David
Great experience!!
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I attended this course because I wanted to change the path that I took in my career. Even I studied and graduated in Engineering, I did not have the knowledge that Codeworks provided.
The organization is amazing. They support you at everything you need. The resources and exercices they provide are incredible, real-world oriented.
Prepare yourself for a journey, in which your mind will blow sometimes, this will mean you are learning.
The environment and the offices are incredible, they are located in the techie neighborhood in Barcelona called Poblenou.
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Eddy
Crash course!
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I just completed an Intro to Coding class with Alex and it was like drinking out of a fire hose! I learned the a few basics - using a bit of theory and some practical exercises - in three 2-hour sessions. Alex and his team were patient, fun to work with, and understood how to convey the absolute basics to absolute beginners. I'd definitely recommend it for someone that wants to get a taste of coding before making a bigger commitment to a bootcamp or someone who wants to better appreciate the work their colleagues do on a day-to-day basis.
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mapageKA21
Life changing
Finished the course on Saturday and got hired on Monday, what else could I expect from a bootcamp? Amazing experience, fun, challenging and useful.
You could choose another school in New York, Boston or London but only in Barcelona you can sunbathe in December :)
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Varun A
Highly Reccomend
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Codeoworks has been an incredible experience and would reccomend this to anyne looking to change careers and delve into Full Stack Engineeing. I am a civil engineer and only had prior Matlab experience so the learning curve was intense at the start but due to the quality of the teaching and supportive environment, things started to click and I could start building full stack applications within 6 weeks.
I made friends with the tutors , co-founders and students that I will have for the rest of my life and we are looking to co-work with some of them in the future. Codeworks has an intense hiring round week at the end of the course which had in excess of 10-15 companies looking to hire engineers from Codeworks.
The campus in regards to the facilities are the best I have seen in Europe (and trust me I did my research before joining) and Barcelona is a great city for tech startups. I moved here from Melbourne and I did not have any problems with the language or to settle down here.