Coding Dojo Reviews
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Sun Henderson Verified via GitHub
Worth it
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I do not have a CS background. However, I always wanted to learn to code to build cool websites.
There are many coding boot camps in LA, and I had to figure out which is going to right for me. After COVID-19, everything became online courses, that's when I found Coding Dojo and I decided to go with them.
The reason why I chose Coding Dojo was, they teach three full stack languages. I always wanted to learn Python, Java, and JavaScript even when I did not know about them. Because when I see some jobs in the tech industry, they always say they want someone who knows Python and Java. Though JavaScript is so popular, every other coding boot camp teaches it.
I've searched and read many reviews on a couple of different sites to find if any women graduated left reviews. I found some women reviews and that really helped.
When I decided to start, they asked me if I can really commit at least 70 hours per week, and I said yes. From the start, it was very challenging and I had to push myself 100%. This coding boot camp is no joke. You really got to want it and have passion for it and think about why you are doing this all the time.
And many times, you will feel like this is maybe not for you or you are just not as smart as other guys in the class. Everyone has that moment, and you are learning something very new, you will feel like that regardless. Just trust yourself and push it, you will be alright.
From my experience, I'm really glad that I chose Coding Dojo because I gained so much knowledge and skills that I would never able to gain by myself watching Youtube. If it worked for me, it would work for you too.
I'm looking for a job right now and not really stressed about it. Career service helping me with resume and interview skills right now, so I believe that I will able to find a position soon. -
Carl Thomason Verified via LinkedIn
Outstanding Academy
I highly suggest this bootcamp. The instructors are amazing and the layout is excellent. If you want to feel like you truly understand what is going on and feel successful for a technical interview. Coding Dojo Academy is the place to start. -
Jemal Agayeva Verified via LinkedIn
Graduate
Web fundamentals + 3 full stack programs just in 14 weeks, with fabulous alumni network and career support.
I was eager to challenge myself and become a qualified developer. And on top of that Coding Dojo was top recommended by friends working in the field. -
Ted Cady Verified via LinkedIn
Alimni
One of the best boot camps I have ever been a part of. The staff is undoubtedly the best you can ask for. None can compare to their sincerity and assistance throughout each course. -
Nema Boldaji Verified via LinkedIn
Waves
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Overall I enjoyed my time at coding dojo. I must say there are going to be waves. At first you are excited and eagered to learn, but then it will get really hard and frustrating, then you will make friends and help each other along the way, then something magical happenes in your 3rd stack, it starts to click, you start to understand coding alot better. Its really such a great thing when you stick it out till the end, make good friends and learn a great skill. It really will be up to you how much you learn and you got to keep at it. Ride the waves and you will eventually understand it. I had absolutely zero coding knowledge before the school and I graduated so you can do it too. I do highly suggest to brush up on html and CSS and definitely finish all the pre boot camp material. -
John Dang Verified via LinkedIn
Graduate
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My experience was one of many ups and downs. The beginning in web fundamentals got me up to a good start and also a taste of how long the days can be. I came from a background of no coding whatsoever and it was tough but not impossible. As I went through each stack things got a little easier in that you start seeing familiar concepts just in a different language, but even then 12 hour days and longer was the norm. Each assignment builds upon concepts that you need to understand and my strategy was to run out the gate hard and furious until I get stuck, because you will get stuck and luckily there are many ta's and cohorts around to ask for help. I asked for help so much and that in itself was a learning experience because I never had to ask for help for most of my traditional schooling. Pride be damned asking for help is encouraged and you will need to get over it when you attend such a tough bootcamp like Coding Dojo. Stay on task, get with your instructors and ta's and get with your cohorts. Utilize everyone around you and keep working at it even after the camp because the learning does not stop. -
Ra'mar Leach Verified via LinkedIn
Intense!
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This bootcamp is both intimidating and inspiring, due to the amount of material you are exposed to. The lectures help to solidify the reading material on the learning platform and give practical examples for the programming languages. There are times where it feels information is missing and even outdated, as there were some issues which came up during the learning process. These issues weren't really addressed within the platform and some of the instructors were unable to really help obtain a solution. Needless to say, the experience is refreshing, intense, and overall fun. I would recommend this bootcamp to anyone. -
Tia Fouroohi Verified via LinkedIn
Best 14 Weeks!
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I have always been interested in coding, but came from a background with little to no tech experience. A friend of mine had completed Coding Dojo and spoke so highly of it, so I attended an open house and was convinced from there on out.
From the open house up until graduation day, I received an immense amount of support from all the staff involved- you could say that I was setup for success from the start. From setting up realistic payment plans or asking for help on an assignment, it was nice knowing that I had such a large support system guiding me through the entire bootcamp.
Although the 14 weeks were challenging, I learned so much about myself and my abilities that I didn't realize I had before. Not only did my communication and time management skills improve, I can now proudly say that I am a Full Stack Developer.
If you are willing to put in the time and effort, I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone.
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Kimberley Greenbush Verified via LinkedIn
Time and money well spent
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As someone coming from a non-Computer Science background, I was initially worried how much I'd be able to learn. The platform the school used includes more information than you first know what to do with but if you put in the hours it all comes together. The teachers and TAs are incredibly helpful, many have went through the program themselves, so getting questions answered or help with an assignment is no problem if the material can start to seem overwhelming. -
Christian Meza Verified via LinkedIn
Full Stack Developer
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Lets start with the interest of how things work. I'm always curious how you get from a to b and the complications that come with it. If you like to learn about something new and have the help to understand what you are learning then Coding Dojo is it. The instructors are super helpful and very nice. Career Service Department is helpful to point you in the right direction or where to start when it comes to making a appealing resume and how to search for a job. There will be times where you dont know what to do and we ALL felt that way, But once you figure out how to problem solve or display/query data from a database on to whatever page you want.... the feeling is amazing. And the fact you can do it in multiple languages and Databases. I cant really go a day without typing a line of code or thing about an idea of a solution I was working on. I'm glad I got to learn 3 full stacks and My only suggestion when you decide to join is ask questions and get some sleep even though I was a pro by any means and I was putting in easy 70-90 hour weeks. But that included lectures and labs and asking other students questions. Again ask questions and write notes!. I want to Thanks to all my Instructors Phil, Saurabh, Nichole and Adrien the TA's Daisy, Chris, Michael. Jori Thanks for the initial interview to answer all my questions before I joined. Lets not leave out Michael Choi. Thank you all. -
Jason Sparks Verified via LinkedIn
I attended Coding Dojo and this is why.
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I attended The Online, 16-week program from July 6 – Oct 23 cohort.
The biggest takeaway that won my buy in at coding dojo is their wide breadth of technologies that they teach. Most coding bootcamps only teach JavaScript and the MERN stack. While some bootcamps also offer Python, Coding Dojo teaches MERN, Python, Java, and .NET among others. Ironically, I decided to learn the MERN stack. Now that I’m finished though I am eligible to subscribe to their alumni pass program which unlocks all stacks on their learning platform and continue learning different technologies. I will continue to learn other languages and platforms that interest me and expand my skillset.
A little bit about my background. I already am working in the tech field in a technical support role but I want to expand some of the tools that I have in my toolbox, if you will. I already had a little bit of experience with coding, dabbling with it in my spare time and being I had taken a few classes on it so I was really on the fence about shelling out thousands for a coding bootcamp program but I’m glad that I did.
I gained real world experience in some modern technologies. The main takeaways that I wanted from my coding bootcamp experience were to leave knowing how to develop full stack software and to have some projects that I’ve worked on to show potential employers. I’m no expert now but I am very confident in my ability to develop and collaborate with other developers. I also have some projects under my belt but I think what’s most important is that I know how to develop so now I’m free to work on more projects. Another perk is that I’ll have free, lifelong access to career services help. That means that I can always hit up Coding Dojo for feedback on my resume or practice doing mock interviews. Yay!
It was helpful to be able to work with other people in this field to get a better feel for what it is like. Software Engineers/Developers are just like anyone else, they don’t always know the answer to every question. Everyone’s experience will differ give or take a few hundred miles but this is the age of information and Coding Dojo encourages growing through research and being self-sufficient along with being able to collaborate with others in the software developer community to solve tough problems.
Ultimately, I would recommend Coding Dojo. I think that attending any coding bootcamp would be worth the money. However, I wouldn’t expect to finish as an expert. This was more like the first step in a journey of a thousand miles.
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Jerry Perkins Verified via LinkedIn
Coding Dojo Delivers
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Deciding on a coding bootcamp was one of the more difficult decisions I have made. Everywhere you turn people are promising you the career of your dreams with a big salary to boot. My goal with this review is to cut through some of that fluff and give insights that I wish people had given me when I was going through the process.
I signed up for the Full Time Onsite Dallas course which was broken down into 4 sections. Web Fundamentals(2wks), Python(4wks), MEAN(4wks), Ruby on Rails(4wks). While I signed up for the onsite course everything I did was online and I can not speak to the onsite experience.
Also, because I know people are wondering this, I had zero coding knowledge prior to Coding Dojo. I learned what a for loop was while doing the pre-course work that is given to you after you sign up.
This is not going to be short so here is a quick summery. Coding Dojo was well worth the money but nobody is going to hold your hand. Their learning platform is good, the online experience was better than anticipated, and being around peers who are also committed to changing their lives for the better is invigorating. If I could give .5 stars I would rate the overall experience a 4.5/5 but I will be giving an overall rating of 5 starts down below because I believe in rounding up.
From this point I am going to offer criticism at some items but please keep in mind these are criticisms coming from someone who enjoyed the experience and gave it a 4.5/5.
The application process was straightforward and the admissions team was much more helpful than admissions teams at other bootcamps. Vic answered the questions I had and pointed me to some great open house events where I got to meet some instructors and career service folks as well. They did not pressure me into a decision which felt really nice and they also helped me secure some scholarship money. Hint, write a reasonable essay about your journey to coding and you will get some money. Again I would have not even applied for one except for Vic so shoutout to him.
Now something that caught me by surprise was the size of the class. The Web Fundamentals class had over 45 students in it on day 1. This was a far cry from the 10-14 students I was expecting. There were two teachers and two TA's but it was still too large. This continued through Python but after that my class size shrunk to 8-12 which was amazing.
This was the first time I had ever experienced learning online and it was so much better than I thought it would be. The instructors did a great job of utilizing zoom and recording lectures so that we could participate in the lecture live while also having the ability to go review a section of the lecture that was particularly challenging. Another perk of having the class online was that it meant I was constantly engaging with my classmates even beyond the 9-5 hours that the course was being held. I made some great friends during my 14 weeks and it was so helpful to have people to talk things out with at all hours of the night.
The Coding Dojo learning platform was impressive. So much good material on it and I was leveraging it all the time. As a student you get access to the learn platform for a year after you graduate and you get access to stacks that you did not take. You can continue learning new languages even after you graduate :). There were several instances where we were not using the most up to date versions of software etc. It seemed that this was usually so that Coding Dojo did not have to update instructions, content every couple of months or deal with the bugs that come with constant updates. I understand why this decision is made but it still is a little bit of feels bad. To be clear, if you learn how to code in rails 4.2.7 then you can code in rails 6.0.3 so your learning is not being stunted.
The pace of the class was relentless. Web Fundamentals in particular was challenging for me. I would highly recommend doing as much of the prep work as possible prior to starting. I probably spent 50 hours on prep work prior to starting the course and wish I had spent closer to 100. So I would give yourself 2 weeks of treating the prep work as a full time gig prior to starting if you have no coding experience like I did. However all of the material in the prep work gets covered in class. There were 3 types of students(for the most part) during the first 2 weeks. The first was the group who had coding experience and they cruised through the first two weeks. The second was the group who had done the prep work(this was me) but it was the first time they had seen the material. This second group was always on the cusp of not being able to keep up but some late nights and long weekends got the job done. Then there was the 3rd group(it was the smallest) who had not done the prep work and had little if any prior coding experience. This last group struggled mightily. I recommend not putting yourself in the last group :).
If cannot dedicated yourself fully to this course then Coding Dojo full time is not for you. I spent between 70-90hrs each week just to keep up with the minimum requirements and be prepared for the next day's material. I was usually coding until past midnight every day with a break for meals and exercise. Yes, I worked like that on the weekends as well.
After learning 3 languages and spending two weeks in Web fundamentals I would have gladly traded my 4 weeks of Ruby on Rails for 4 more weeks of Web fundamentals. This in my mind is why Coding Dojo was 4.5 and not a 5. The speed of the course is such that I would have much rather spent more time learning fundamentals of coding instead of another language. I think this would have given me a better handle on the "why" of things which is key to my understanding and being able to fully explain concepts during interviews.
The instructors I had during my time at Coding Dojo were great. Each one had industry experience and were very knowledgeable and willing to help. One of the big things you see as a red flag for bootcamps is when they have a bunch of former students as teachers so I will note that while I was there several students were hired as new teachers and they did not have industry experience(at least according to their LinkedIn). All of these former students were incredibly bright and my interactions with them was nothing but positive but if you are a perspective student you should be grilling your admission person on this and not settle for a wishy washy answer. I'm guessing that the pandemic and moving all classes online has led to an increase in the number of students so Coding Dojo needs more teachers which I get but I would be aware of this. Again from a review perspective my teacher experience was great.
Also another note on teachers: I learned the most from Chris who is the head of the Dallas dojo. However he is the most challenging instructor at Coding Dojo. If you do not enjoy being pushed or want a teacher to be gentle while helping you then you should not take any classes with Chris. Personally, I loved it and learned more in MEAN and Ruby on Rails than I did in Python. You have been warned :)
Coding Dojo makes TA's available to the students for questions that arise after hours(aka after 5pm). The TA's were super helpful but I have to give a shoutout to TA Daisy who was always so knowledgeable and helped me out of many a jam. The TA's were usually available until 8pm during the week and there were not any TA's on weekends. Not having a TA on the weekends was a bummer. Having a great group of friends comes in extra clutch on weekends as they can get you unstuck and not force you to wait until Monday.
Let's talk about Career Services now. My Career Services contact was Michelle and she was fantastic! I gave the job assistance score a 4/5 and Michelle was the reason for such a high score. As a student you get your first Career Services meeting about the time you finish your first stack. Career Services will help you as much as you are willing to help yourself. No one will write your resume or LinkedIn profile for you but they will be there for suggestions, edits, etc. I set up bi weekly meetings with Michelle and she helped hold me accountable for making progress on my resume LinkedIn etc. When I started I did not even have a LinkedIn but I was getting interview opportunities in my LinkedIn inbox before I graduated largely because Michelle was willing to work with me every week. I only put in an hour or two each week into my job search during the bootcamp and even that small amount multiplied by the weeks in the course paid massive dividends and has led to multiple job offers within a week of graduation.
The reason that Job Assistance is not a 5/5 is because Coding Dojo does not seem to have any pipeline type relationships with employers. Coding Dojo has set up some great tech talks and I have connected with those people on LinkedIn etc and learned a lot. However, I have not experienced anything like having potential employers attend project demo days or things of that nature.
Coding Dojo will give you the structure, tools, and community to successfully transition into a career as a developer but it will require over a thousand hours of work. I was ready and willing and Coding Dojo was the place that allowed my desire to switch careers come to fruition.
Hope it was helpful to learn more about my experience and if you have more questions feel free to ping me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-perkins/ -
Tyler Thibault Verified via LinkedIn
Great Bootcamp!
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Coding Dojo was a great experience. The Instructors were easy to work with, knowledgeable and the platform contains a lot of content. Out of all the schooling I have done in the past this was the first time that I was waking up in the morning looking forward to going to class. Even though I was self taught in python and JavaScript I found that through the Coding Dojo I was filling in a lot of the gaps in my knowledge that I missed on my own. Coding Dojo also gave me a great overview of different technologies that I would not have, on my own, learned. I highly recommend to anyone looking to get into the field. -
Jennifer Joy Verified via LinkedIn
Bootcamp
A 14 week, full-time, 3 languages bootcamp. -
Andrieu Spong Verified via LinkedIn
Coding Dojo was amazing!
Coming from no solid background in coding to building my very own e-commerce website by using Python/Django. The curriculum was intense but well planned out to not overwhelm you. The instructors and TA’s were always there to guide you in the right direction if you are stuck. I couldn’t be happier with Coding Dojo and I am excited to start working with CS to find a job. -
Gyuri Verified via LinkedIn
Super disappointed, be aware. True Story!
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This review could've been 5 stars review but here is my story:
Ok program but after two weeks I found that the program wasn’t a good fit for me. I contacted customer service on 10/25/2020 to look into a refund. I spoke with Luke and I asked if I could get prorated amount back of 85% tuition refund. I was told they would look into it and get back to me but in the meantime to go ahead and keep taking the classes. I then received a call from Nicholas Moralez, a different representative there, who told me that Luke was wrong and that they could do the 85% for me without issue and he disconnected me from the program, I lost all access, and the financial team will process a refund for me. At this point I was very satisfied, but then today I received a email from Nicholas’s supervisor, Amanda, who then said Nicholas was wrong and that I would only get 75%. I felt this was unfair because I was already promised the 85% refund and lost access. I sent her an email about my concern and tagged Nicholas on it. He then called me and was very rude, laughing when I told him that I didn’t think this was fair. That extra 10% is a lot of money and this situation shouldn’t be laughed about. I’ve had horrible customer service before but I’ve never felt like this when getting off the phone with a representative. He then said he would see what they could do but so far all I see them trying to keep from making their previous promise all so they can try and hang on to every little bit of money they can. To me this makes me feel like this company is only focused on what money they can make now and have no regard for the customer, or even consider any future business they would receive from me, friends, coworkers, or any positive review I may have given them, written or verbally that may have resulted in future students. But now I don’t think I closure send anyone there if they are going to be treated like garbage if they have a concern. I will continue to comment further as the situation progresses, after I was laughed at I didn’t want him to be the one to follow up with me so I asked for a higher supervisor to contact me regarding the issue or at the very least Amanda. He didn’t seem to take my request seriously so we will see. More to come as situation progresses.
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Lydell Tyler Verified via LinkedIn
I enjoyed my time at Coding Dojo but Was it worth it?
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Meaningful growth requires challenge and stress.
The self-taught road was challenging but not as challenging and meaningful as my experience Coding Dojo Bootcamp.
But was it worth it? Let's see.
Spending 100k on a degree when you can get into the same field with just 10k sounded very attractive. It wasn't until right before I finished the camp, I realized the same resources/information, and people willing to hoop on zoom with you and teach are available for free or far less.
- The inexperienced teachers ( aka previous graduates ),
- Unresponsive career service team,
- Learning platform shutting down, and
- The lack of attention to detail with updating and managing the content we were learning from was very disappointing.
But with all that said, it was still fun! Some of the teacher's eccentric personalities over zoom made my mornings, I loved fast pace learning along with the building projects, and I also made some good friends.
So was it worth it?
For me, it was not. even after the scholarship knocking the price down to 9k.
For 14k there's an option to get:- 3-months rent
- Three $12 full-stack courses and on a discount day on Udemy or another course site.
- One $12 or free Youtube Algorithm & Data structure course
- Join coding communities and pay 100 for schedule time or even free sessions with the experts you meet.
- and many more free resources and content update and taught by a trustworthy professional working in the field direct
But don't take my word for it. Until you experience it for yourself, how could you ever know?
Regardless of whether or not it was worth it, I'm grateful. I enjoyed learning with all of my teachers and classmates!Luke Lappala of Coding Dojo
Director of Communications
Oct 21, 2020
We appreciate your feedback Lydell and are at very least glad to hear you enjoyed working with your classmates and instructors. Sure, there are free/cheaper coding resources out there, but none that will train you on the breadth of skills & knowledge that our programs offer. Additionally, our Career Services are available for life (regardless of when you graduated), so please continue working with your Career Services Manager during your job hunt. We've helped thousands of individuals from all walks of life land a job in the tech industry and we're confident we can help you, too! -
Michelly Richardson Verified via LinkedIn
Coding Dojo is awesome!
It was such a great time I had while learning in Coding Dojo Bootcamp. It’s true it’s very intense and fast-passed but also the instructors are very knowledgeable and dedicated in not leaving any student behind. I glad I started my journey with them. It was an amazing experience! -
Elpidio Elizondo Verified via GitHub
Amazing Experience
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I am a recent Alum of Coding Dojo. I completed the bootcamp less than a week ago. First I would say that you get out of it what you put into it. I was apprehensive about coding bootcamps but Coding Dojo put my fears to rest. I had some experience in coding but not much. After the first week at Coding Dojo I knew that I made the right decision. The curriculum is challenging and fun. There are plenty of assignments to keep you busy and for those that come in with more experience there is quite a bit of optional material. The instructors were phenomenal and were always up to date with current industry standards and tech. I would recommend Coding Dojo to anyone who is wanting to learn coding and is looking for a challenge. -
Keara S. Verified via LinkedIn
Coding Dojo gives a great, wholistic overview of what full stack web development is all about.
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During this 14 week immersive bootcamp I gained a great, wholistic overview of what web development entails. The program is certainly time intensive- in addition to 2-3 hours of lectures per day the assignments and readings require more like 60 hours per week, but you truly get out of it what you put in and if you commit yourself to this program you'll find by the end you've gained a great taste of what web development is all about. Personally I came from a tech background so I was somewhat familiar with the terminology and tools; for students from non-tech backgrounds, I'd highly recommend spending a bit of time before the program getting familiar with the terminology through the prework and online tutorials. Devoting at least a week to the pre-work is essential to making sure you start out on a solid foot. Luckily the online course material is very helpful and thorough even for true beginners.
I found the instructors and team of TAs to be very helpful and accessible despite the pivot to a fully online program. Although completing this program doesn't mean you're guaranteed a job upon graduation, you'll gain the tools and resources to grow your development skills even after the course concludes.
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Brian Verified via LinkedIn
Not worth it at all.
They offered no job connections, even for those of us that graduated at the top of the class. The instructors were all previous dojo graduates with 0 real work experience. Horrible program (I have a job in tech now, but only after working for another year on my one. You can learn what the dojo teaches you for free online, don't go here.)Luke Lappala of Coding Dojo
Director of Communications
Sep 25, 2020
We are sorry to hear about your negative experience Brian but appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Our Career Services team works around the clock to help our graduates find great careers and I can assure you our instruction staff is filled with industry experience and experts. We're glad to hear you landed a job in tech though! -
mahmoud abdulwahed Verified via GitHub
Positive review overall
It's a dense program that takes a lot of time and effort to be committed.
I feel I have learned a lot, but I also feel the program length is not sufficient to gain enough confidence to start a career.
There was a good amount of support when it came to having questions addressed. Also, there was an expectation for us to do much independent research. -
Keith Lim Verified via GitHub
Great Experience!
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I chose Coding Dojo, because the price was right. Quite a few other camps I looked into were very expensive. Coding dojo had many options on curriculum as well. The learning platform was very great and intuitive. It did have access issues at times, but it never lasted too long and there was always someone there to help. The community and instructors were great, very genuine and nice, and most of all patient. I am glad I went, and will continue to study from this platform. I do wish I would have been able to do the on campus and be fully immersed in the camp but due to the pandemic, it was not an option. As for the job portion, I felt that I could have been better. But honestly the way that it's setup is, you only get what you put in. And nothing much can be done in the short 4 months. You are already drinking from a firehose. The job search is a process, and you really have to build on your skills and become stronger as a developer. The career services are also very helpful and very knowledgeable. Just dont go in expecting a job right out of the camp. With all that said I would highly recommend anyone go here. I've read many of the reviews prior to myself enrolling and it was daunting thought for sure. But here I am writing a review! So just give it a shot and invest in yourself. -
mark Verified via GitHub
student
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i just graduated from coding dojo 1 week ago .
i learned so much in these 3 months and i cannot believe that i actually finished it.
this is a fantasy journey and i had wonderful time during these 3 months with all my classmate, instructors and TA.
a huge shout up to their instructors, i met these awesome people and they have provided very clear and detail lectures to me .
imagine a zero coding background people like me, now i know how to build projects.
i've gone through Web fundamental (HTML, CSS, Basic JS), Python, MERN, and Java.
thats a lot to learn and better have the right expectation that you will need to spend at least 8-16 hours a day in order to go through everything . -
Kristin Simmons Verified via LinkedIn
Full stack coding program
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I recently finished Coding Dojo and really enjoyed the entire experience. The program revolves around going through and completing 3 full stacks in addition to web fundamentals and daily algorithms. The reason I picked Coding Dojo of all the various local and remote learning bootcamps is the focus on Algorithms and problem solving while getting a chance to work with multiple backend technologies in addition to the normal front end work. Coming from a background in tech--outside of development I could see how important it was during the interview process to have sound problem solving skills. The bootcamp was super intense--the recommended time commitment is above 70hrs a week and I would say if you don't plan on devoting that to the bootcamp you will not get that great of return--you'll struggle as things move very quickly. The teachers are really supportive and even though the work load is high, if you are struggling in an area or a concept you'll get plenty of 1:1 help from the teachers and the multiple TA's that offer their support. I'd definitely recommend Coding Dojo if you're looking to take that next step into development. -
Steven Miyauchi Verified via LinkedIn
Software Engineer
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This was my third programming bootcamp but first full-time virtual learning experience. With previous experience learning HTML, CSS, Javascript and SQL, I was humbled by their unique approach to each stack. The online platform was informative, concise and methodical. The assignments reiterated over lecture material while allowing creative freedom. The belt exams were challenging and engaging. Their Virtual Workplace made it easy to connect, ask questions and learn from the national community which was super cool and not possible at previous in-person bootcamps. I was a little skeptical at first but I learned, this was the type of environment for me.
Some of the resources they offered that set me up for success were video recordings of every lecture in each stack, demos for challenging assignments when we requested, unintimidating support system of teachers and TA's, just enough guidance to figure out what questions I needed to ask and the opportunity to succeed to live a life serving a greater purpose.
Looking forward to continue learning, sharing and building towards a brighter future! -
Michael Clinkscales Verified via LinkedIn
Wonderful Instructors
Lots of free time that you need to manage yourself, but instructors are always available to help and teach in ways that make the material fun. Recommend giving yourself more time in the day than you might expect as homework can sometimes be a bit hard to grasp on first look. -
Tringa Krasniqi Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing overall experience!
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I graduated from the online part-time program just last week! I got to learn the Python/ Django stack which only in 4 months I feel so competent at it. Though, of course there are always new things to learn and always room for improvement. I think that without the bootcamp I would not be able to learn all these things in such speed. I highly recommend it, though you need to know that it is quite intensive and it will require a lot of effort from the student (as it is always in any kind of learning environment). The curriculum is very well structured and in the online program I could follow the lectures at my own time, which I consider a very positive point. -
Irina Markov Verified via GitHub
Amazing Experience
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I just graduated online bootcamp at Coding Dojo. It is very intense and challenging program. I started with zero knowledge in programming and in 16 weeks I can build a website as a full stack developer. I’m very impressed with this program. If you are ready to put time and effort every day and complete all assignments, you going to have amazing results. I would definitely recommend Coding Dojo. -
Will Calhoun Verified via LinkedIn
Course Evaluation
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Coding Dojo truly takes you from knowing nothing to being able to build a web application utilizing both front and back end languages. They teach you crucial aspects like OOP and database usage WITHOUT giving you all of the answers. This was frustrating for some students but I think this helped us become better developers. It forced students to utilize research and outside sources to figure out problems. This is truly what it is like in the industry, therefore it makes you a better dev.
That being said, there were some hiccups as they transitioned to fully online (started at the beginning of Covid-19) but they did give additional resources and retakes to courses to accommodate the issues. I would have preferred 2 languages (more in depth) than grazing over the 3. (Feels like grazing but you do gain ALOT of knowledge) But either way, I do feel confident in multiple languages. -
Paul Verified via LinkedIn
From CrUd to a Breeze
I really feel like coding went from a bunch of crap letters and symbols to a breeze. I feel like I can learn anything when it comes to coding now. The instructors and staff are very caring. They work long after hours to help you. Your cohort mates are generally very friendly and ready to help too. It really teaches you how to learn how to code not just to learn how to code if that makes sense. -
Andrew Wheeler Verified via LinkedIn
Unparalleled Experience!
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I had my eye on the Coding Dojo for several years before making the leap to enter the program. It is a huge commitment to dedicate 14 solid weeks of your time and resources to learning 3 full stacks. But if you've ever seen Coding Dojo testimonial videos pop up on your YouTube feed from alumni talking about how awesome the program is, then you've seen and heard the truth! Without question, entering this program was the best decision I have ever made for my career. The Coding Dojo creates an intensive, immersive learning environment with an unparalleled curriculum and pedagogy. In my opinion, there is no better way to learn. The platform is built to stretch you but not crush you, and the classroom (even virtually) is interactive with ready access to your instructors. There are plenty of bootcamps, videos, and learning modules available out there, but if you're truly serious about making a career change, I highly recommend the Coding Dojo. I believe it will save you time, money, and actually get you where you want to go. -
Zuma Kabashi Verified via GitHub
#1 Coding Bootcamp
I recently graduated from Coding Dojo. These months have been the most challenging period yet so overwhelming to me. I was a little pessimistic at first, but I came out full of knowledge and very enthusiastic to learn new things. I would totally recommend this bootcamp to each one of you! -
Jeff Verified via LinkedIn
Intense and worth it
I never would have imagined that this intense course would have left me with a bucket full of knowledge. I had my ups and downs with the class but I'm now finally able to create projects front and back end. Would recommend to anyone -
Makenna Verified via GitHub
Good experience
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I attended from April 2020 to August 2020 and had a good experience! The instructors are very knowledgeable and are very willing to help you whenever you need. They make things fun! It's very fast paced and a lot of hard work but it's worth it. You definitely get what you put into it, so if you don't show up or do all the readings and assignments you may not do as well as you'd like. Only complaint was having a guidance counselor for getting into the process claim to be there for me, but blocked me and ghosted me the second I got my loan figured out. Other than that, the instructors are amazing. -
Nolan Wallace Verified via GitHub
Intro to Full Stack Development
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As a recent graduate of the Coding Dojo i highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning the basics of web development or wanting to switch career paths into the tech field of computer programming. They teach 3 full stacks which will vary depending on your local and what languages companies are using in your area. I did the 14 week online course due to the imprecations of the current pandemic, while it seemed daunting at first i settled into a nice routine after the first couple of weeks. The teachers and teacher assistant's are readily available to help you at times where you feel stuck. Overall I enjoyed my experience greatly and will be further pursing more knowledge of the subject matter and hopefully a career in the field. -
Niv Brook Verified via LinkedIn
Solid Intro to Full Stack Development
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As a recent grad of CodingDojo, this was a great tool to get me up and running with full-stack development within 3 1/2 months. Coming into the program with little experience, the course takes on a generalist approach to three full-stacks. I took Python, MERN, and Java, and each stack gets you up and running building a web app from end-to-end as fast as possible, and from there on, the sky is the limit for what you can do with fundamental groundwork they give you. I was able to leave the program with 3 full portfolio projects that, with the aid of the curriculum and guidance from the instructors, I was able to build far past what I thought would be possible for myself in with only a month of work per-stack.
Coming out of this, I feel well prepared not only for a job in the industry, but also to continue to refine my own skills based on the groundwork already established. -
Michael Plell Verified via LinkedIn
Great Program with helpful instructors
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I took the online part-time Python full-stack course at Coding Dojo, and just graduated last week.
I had a great learning experience through their portal and with the help of the instructors. I originally took the course to learn python for scripting in audio/visual control applications for customization. I looked around at other boot camps and settled on Coding Dojo because of their pricing, and their live teaching; many of the other camps simply gave you access to their learning portal. I had some experience with code academy, so the first few weeks of html and css were more or less review and expanding on what I knew. Michael Taylor was an amazing asset through and bumps or misunderstandings I had throughout this part of the course. Once we hit python, I had some trouble switching gears so quickly, but again, Michael was available to help where the lines weren't connecting. We then spent a month on Python and Django, getting exposure to the back-end programming. This is where things started to click more for me. All the free online courses I'd taken were solidified in my mind during this month
I really liked the one on one meetings, where I could compile a list of things to discuss, and then go through my list with the instructor. Their Mattermost channel also had TAs available much of the time, if I ran into anything in the moment. Drew and Matthew were great at pushing me to understand the issue instead of just giving me the answer.
When we got to the last month, focusing on Projects and Algorithms, we switched instructors to Matthew, who was also very helpful. The change of mind going from one language to another was the hardest part.
We did a solo webpage project and a group one in the span of 5 weeks, which made me learn a lot of new techniques, including Bootstrap and Bulma. I think the most valuable thing I learned through this whole thing, is how to learn in this field. Much of the content can be learned from the programming languages documentation, and this camp allowed me to be in a position to understand how to do that, and what the gears of a website look like and do.
Even though I tried to get at least 20 hours a week in of studying and practicing, I got closer to 15 most weeks, which was enough to get me to pass, but now I'm going to go over all the optional material and reinforce everything I've learned. They give you access to the portal for another 6 months after graduating.
The only cons were that, I came across a couple areas in the curriculum that weren't super up to date, but I know they were updating things while my camp was going on, so hopefully that's fixed. I also wish you had access to the platform for longer after graduation, since the price for the course is pretty high, but I'll get as much as I can out of these remaining months that I have access.
I feel like you definitely need to be a proactive learner to get the most out of this program. Having the Coding Dojo team there to guide and answer questions along the way were extremely helpful. -
Tom Boesch Verified via GitHub
Online Python programing course
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This was a fairly intense 4-month online course that combines teacher instruction along with self-teaching. The program is well put together and the more you put into it the more you get out of it. Not being on campus, you are expected to figure some things out on your own but they have a good system for reaching out to instructors, TA's, and other students for help. The instructors are great and make sure you know they are there to help with as many 1 on 1 meetings that you need to get you through. They follow up with a great Career Services department that is very proactive in preparing you to look for a job. I would definitely recommend Coding Dojo to anyone interested in getting into programming. -
Samuel Valdes Gutierrez Verified via LinkedIn
Coding Dojo Online Bootcamp
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Great experience and awesome curriculum and material for start learning to programming. Before starting with Coding Dojo I had a bear knowledge of front-end and backend programming languages. Although I have worked on tech companies before, I didn't know how to build a web page from scratch. After this experience, now I got tools to work as a freelance developer knowing where to start with the overwhelming documentation that is on Internet about many programming technologies. Additionally the support and orientation of instructors have been really valuable for my learning process. For sure I recommend this Academy to anyone who one to pursue a career change.Luke Lappala of Coding Dojo
Director of PR
Jul 08, 2020
We're so glad to hear about your amazing experience Samuel! Please keep in touch as you start and continue your career in coding, we love to watch our alumni grow as professionals once they leave our doors :)
