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During my time at the Dojo I heard several people badmouth the place because it wasn't giving them what they wanted or it was inconveniencing them in some way. And in general I found that these people who spoke ill of the Dojo were expecting things to be given to them, rather than having to work for themselves or put in more effort than they wanted. And that's not what this program is about. This program is about literally immersing yourself in code. It's about putting aside all the other ...
During my time at the Dojo I heard several people badmouth the place because it wasn't giving them what they wanted or it was inconveniencing them in some way. And in general I found that these people who spoke ill of the Dojo were expecting things to be given to them, rather than having to work for themselves or put in more effort than they wanted. And that's not what this program is about. This program is about literally immersing yourself in code. It's about putting aside all the other things in your life for 14 weeks so that you can create a better future for yourself. And if you're not ready to work, and if you're not ready to put off playing that video game or miss out on some nights out with friends or lose sleep trying to get ready for the belt exam tomorrow, then this place is not for you.
That said, when you DO give it your all, when you do spend your nights mulling over why that bug is happening in your code, and you go home and you whiteboard out that algorithm you weren't getting in the morning, and you find yourself saying "I'm sorry, I can't go to the movies tonight, I really have to work on this project," then you'll be surprised at the end when you look back and see the sheer mountain of knowledge you've just accumulated over a short amount of time.
I won't sugarcoat it. It's tough. Especially if you're walking in with zero experience. Day one thrusts you right into so much information your head will spin. But just keep going. Next thing you know it'll be 8 weeks later and you'll be looking at the newest cohort starting web fundamentals and think "God, I wish things were still as easy as web fund."
The truly great thing about Coding Dojo is the fact that you learn 3 full stack languages. It sounds daunting, and it sounds like you can't possibly learn everything you need in such a short amount of time, but just be patient. By the time you hit stack 3 you'll have noticed how similarly each language is built, and now it's less about learning the WHY it works and more about remembering "is it console.log in this language or Console.WriteLine?"
I walked in with some prior knowledge of code, but that prior knowledge was a drop in the bucket compared to what I learned in 14 weeks at the Dojo. It truly prepares you to not only be able to say "yeah, I can code in that language," but to be able to say "yeah, I understand the basic principles languages are built upon, so I can learn ANY language." And that, to me, is more valuable than just saying "I'm really good at one language." Because as I've experienced in the job hunt, people aren't looking for the guy who only knows one language, they want the guy who's got a broad range of experience, and that's what the Coding Dojo offers.
All of that said, I'll be realistic.
One, this is not for everyone. Expose yourself to a bit of coding before you start this, and if it makes any amount of sense on your own, then you'll probably do even better with an actual teacher helping you out and a platform to work from.
Two, the platform is NOT a spoon-feeding system. Some people complain after getting in that they get lost in the material. And yes, I will concede that sometimes something just isn't explained properly or there's too big a leap in logic, but Coding Dojo has set up tons of ways for you to voice when something isn't being communicated right and the staff will actively do their part to make sure the information is coming across well. But you have to understand that there are some things purposefully omitted in order to encourage critical thinking, which is a proven way to make people learn over just giving them some knowledge to regurgitate for a test like everyone remembers doing to pass history or science. Coding Dojo wants you to learn, not recite.
Three, Google is your friend. Let's be realistic here, our instructors are humans. They cannot have all the answers to life's coding questions, and they cannot always be there to help you. (They do need to sleep.) And while some people may think this is a failing on the instructor's part, it's really not. In the real world you'll be faced with these situations, and you're not always going to have someone there to hold your hand. So developing your skills in finding answers on the internet now will save you a lot of time and grief later. (And unwarranted anger towards your instructors.)
In short, how well this program serves you is all up to you. If you're not ready to commit, you're not ready for this program. If you're not willing to engage during group algorithm sessions (which, I and my classmates can attest, the questions the Dojo gives you during these sessions ARE asked during technical interviews. So morning algorithms are the absolute best time to try and fail at these things and prepare you for interviews), then you're not ready for this program. If you're ready to commit, if you're ready to work as hard as you need to succeed, and if you're ready to learn something that will potentially change your whole life, then come to the 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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