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I'm extremely skeptical when I see 5 star reviews.
That said, I really can't give Coding Dojo anything but a 5 star review. I mean, I went in with no real knowledge of web technologies and came out of it with a job as a developer!
The curriculum (Web Fundamentals -> Python -> MEAN -> Java) was fast paced, but there are copious exercises, explanations, and videos on the online platform to refer to for extra practice or clarification.
That sai...
I'm extremely skeptical when I see 5 star reviews.
That said, I really can't give Coding Dojo anything but a 5 star review. I mean, I went in with no real knowledge of web technologies and came out of it with a job as a developer!
The curriculum (Web Fundamentals -> Python -> MEAN -> Java) was fast paced, but there are copious exercises, explanations, and videos on the online platform to refer to for extra practice or clarification.
That said, if you're onsite, you should really make the most of the amazing instructors there as well. They were always extremely helpful, stayed late, had great insight, and could effectively adjust their explanation styles to meet different students' needs.
After finishing, Herman (the career advisor) provided a career readiness week which involved resume prep, interview exercises, LinkedIn, and more. Like the other instructors, he was available for further talking as well and had tons of great insight. (Not to mention he constantly handpicks jobs to email students about, sets up company and alumni events, and more.)
With all of that said, here's what you really need to know before starting:
1. You get out what you put in. It's really that simple. Coding Dojo has tons of tools, but if you don't do anything with them or you do the bare minimum, then you're doing yourself a disservice, really.
2. You don't need any prior coding experience to succeed - it helps, but I know a number of students from my own cohort who didn't know anything about coding and landed developer positions shortly after the bootcamp ended. You may have to put in more effort to achieve the same results as others, but honestly, if you aren't willing to put your all into this, then maybe an intensive bootcamp isn't the best idea anyway.
3. It's an intensive bootcamp. It doesn't beat around the bush and try to make you think otherwise - if you want the best results, you will probably be spending 8-12 hours a day working on code. I (like many others) advise against trying to juggle too many other responsibilities while being at the dojo.
4. Just because you're there all day doesn't mean it has to be a slog. Your classmates are in the same boat as you, and even if you're of different skill levels, you should try to get to know them and be friends. Not only will this help grow your professional connections for once you leave the dojo, but it just makes the whole experience much more pleasant.
5. Don't slack off during project week. I don't know how many people I saw do this. Don't be one of them. In some ways, coding is closer to painting than it is to math. Here, the instructors teach you different brush strokes and may have you paint a flower as a "belt exam" test. You now know some general techniques of painting, and during the entire week they give you to work on a personal project, you should try and see how you can apply these techniques. Maybe create a full garden of different flowers, or try and paint something entirely different! It's up to you, but just do something. I'd argue that applying your knowledge during project weeks is the most important part.
So... should you choose Coding Dojo?
If you don't have the time or can't make the commitment, then I would say no, no you should not. You will have a miserable time and won't learn much.
BUT!
If you have the time to fully devote yourself to a coding bootcamp and want to learn real, practical skills and create actual projects, then yes, yes you should. If you have the drive, you'll get so much out of Coding Dojo.
Sarah of Coding Dojo
Alumni Relations
Sep 06, 2023
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How much does Coding Dojo cost?
Coding Dojo costs around $16,995. On the lower end, some Coding Dojo courses like Software Development Online Part-Time Accelerated cost $9,995.
What courses does Coding Dojo teach?
Coding Dojo offers courses like Cybersecurity Online Part-Time Bootcamp, Data Science & Machine Learning Online Part-Time Bootcamp, Data Science & Visualization Part-Time Online Bootcamp, Software Development Online Full-Time and 2 more.
Where does Coding Dojo have campuses?
Coding Dojo teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Coding Dojo worth it?
The data says yes! In 2019, Coding Dojo reported a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,048, and N/A of Coding Dojo alumni are employed.
Is Coding Dojo legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 628 Coding Dojo alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Coding Dojo and rate their overall experience a 4.39 out of 5.
Does Coding Dojo offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Coding Dojo offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read Coding Dojo reviews?
You can read 628 reviews of Coding Dojo on Course Report! Coding Dojo alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Coding Dojo and rate their overall experience a 4.39 out of 5.
Is Coding Dojo accredited?
No
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