Coding Temple

I recommend getting up to a month or more in w3 schools or Coding temples prework before getting immersed in coding temples bootcamp , it will help you a lot. But if you are in a time crunch I still recommend it but I recommend that you at least know whether you want to do back end or front end and focus on that. I recommend full stack much later down the road unless you are already experienced. I loved the class and my class mates, I learned a ton and I am very happy with my investment, and I also got a job which alone is why I signed up. I got it around 2 months after the bootcamp. There are a ton of resources after the bootcamp which makes this bootcamp really stand out to me. The career coach is really phenomenal as well. All coding temple staff are honestly great. But please understand that you have to put in the work, it is not a magic pill. Utilize all resources and attend everything, extract as much information and as you can and ask as many questions as you can. Understand that this is a big boost compared to learning on your own. To be honest I probably would of never made it this far learning on my own. But even after the bootcamp you are going to have to put in the work.

I was working on/dreaming of a career change to software for about 5 years. I was taking college courses part time while working a stress filled full time job as the sole provider in the house. After a family health crisis, I decided to start looking at coding bootcamps to help speed up the transition. 

I found Coding Temple on Course Report after spending a few weeks looking through different options. I chose them based on the fact they teach python, they offer a 12 week part time, and they have a solid reputation. Let me tell you, I am happy I chose them.

The course was a lot of work. You learn a ton in a short time, but it was exactly what I was looking for. It provided the structure I needed to make this career change happen. I had to work my butt off, but my instructors - Shoha and Dylan - were awesome and were always super responsive. When my cohort ended, I wanted it to continue, even though I was putting ~40 hours a week on top of a full time job.

Software engineering, programming, and tech in general is not for everyone. You get out what you put in, and this is not an easy ticket to a high paying career. All of the information in any bootcamp's course is available for free all over the internet, and you certainly can try to learn on your own. For me the bootcamp style was a perfect fit, and I would choose Coding Temple again. I have recommended CT to a couple people already.

If I had to make a complaint, it would be that I wished they would have pushed a little deeper into algorithms and data structures. That is mostly due to my specific interests. Software is an ever-growing field, and in 12 weeks CT provides a great intro into all of the aspects. 12 weeks just isn't enough time to really get deep into those computer science heavy subjects. Also, it is likely that a large percentage of people won't ever need to know that stuff, so it makes sense why they only touch on these subjects.

Overall, if you are ready to break into tech and put in the work Coding Temple is a great choice, and one I'm glad I made just a few short months ago.

I was unsure how I would fare going into the bootcamp but 2 weeks after graduation, I can say that I had an amazing time learning and implementing new technologies. My instructors (Derek and Lucas) were very knowledgable and always ready to help. The cohort was also amazing and everyone was ready to help each other. I loved that after class, we had an hour long session where we could go and clarify questions/concerns about anything we covered. I loved the check-in with Nicole to make sure we were not going crazy and discuss any hurdles we faced. It was not EASY. There is a lot to learn and there are projects every week. Some can be completed in a day but others take the whole weekend. There is homework daily but if you're paying attention in class and are willing to read documentation, you will be fine. 

As previously mentioned by many, you only get what you put in. I can honestly say I learned a lot but I also cancelled many plans during the weeks and on weekends to make sure I was grasping the concepts we learned. Not everything will or can be taught in a 10 week timeframe but the way things are taught, prepare you to be able to learn and implement new technologies. The idea is to start thinking why something is being done, instead of blindly doing it. The white-boarding questions also help tremendously with making you comfortable writing code and solving algorithmic problems. For the first 5 weeks we focused on Python and then JavaScript. Codewars is a must and I recommend anyone going into the program, to definitely try and solve 2-5 problems everyday so you can start picking up strategies as to what approach to take for specific problems. Instructors are always there to help and encourage everyone to solve the problems and get a deeper understanding of approaching a problem.

I would also recommend getting some familiarity with Flask and React (framework) as that can be a challenging week. It's not the end of the world if you go into it green as I did but it helps to know a little when starting off. Expect to write a lot of code but this is the way of the coder and I'm glad through all the homework and assignments, I felt ready when it came to code from scratch.

Our career advisor Marlene is also amazing, she is the most energetic and enthusiastic person I've met. She is always positive and helps you through every step of the way. She is always available but she expects you to also take the initiative and reach out when you're struggling. I really appreciate her approach and she always makes time to give you clear and concise feedback. She helped me with my resume and my LinkedIn which is the most important for job search.

Overall I can say this was one of the most challenging things I've done but I'm better because of it. I will recommend Coding Temple to anyone looking to change their career and wanting to get into software development.

Kevin and Alex are the best teachers! I have disliked school my entire life but Kevin and Alex made it fun and they're support helped me learn quick! I don't when they sleep because they're always available to help when my classmates are I needed it. They're courses are interactive and we learned to make really cool things! 

I would gladly pay for another class and hope they have more advanced classes soon! I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Being a programmer at 20 would have put me on a much better path! 

This program helped me go from zero coding ability/knowledge at the beginning of 2022 to having a solid grasp of the fundamentals needed to create functional web applications from scratch (frontend to backend), in addition to data base and data analysis competency.  I was amazed at how much content we covered in just 10 weeks, and that we were able to do so thoroughly and holistically.  If you are ready and willing to give yourself 100% to a bootcamp this course will deliver for you.  Everything they teach and assign is doable so long as you bring your best effort and stay on top of assignments (a fast but reasonable pace).  Highly recommended for anyone wanting to get into tech but not knowing where to start!  

Going into this program I had 0 experience with coding! none whatsoever!!! Brandon made learning all the information a lot of fun and understandable, and at the end I had learned things that I never in a million years thought I'd understand.  One critique I'd have with the self paced program is giving students the ability to get the pre-work done before the actual start of the course.  Outside of that... It was an absolutely amazing experience and I can't wait to see where my career goes from here!

Before starting Coding Temple I was unsure of whether I would be able to learn all the different things that I’ve read about. That quickly changed when I started my curriculum. From day one amazing instructors and mentors keep in touch with you and help you feel comfortable taking this big leap. From great instructors, to the after class study sessions, fun challenges and real life projects Coding Temple as a whole sets you up for success. The course is quick and full of information. They set you up for success at every turn. Even after graduation there is a team of wonderful people to help you land your dream job! There is an endless flow of great information. I’m glad I saint stop myself from signing up!  I would do it all again in a heartbeat. 

A fast-paced, all-encompassing Full-Stack Engineering course. 

As someone who had difficulty selecting a bootcamp, I'm thrilled I landed on this one. The course itself was difficult in that it covered a lot of ground quickly. 

Personally, i finished with the confidence to begin my job search, as well as the confidence to learn anything new I may need to know. 

The most valuable skill learned here is the optimal way to learn. 

Post-completion support has been unbelievable. Between our first hackathon, resume, interview, and technical workshops, and the AMAZING Marlene, I'm in great hands, and with effort from me, I'll land my first gig and be smooth sailing sooner rather than later.