Devmountain Reviews
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Micah Bunting Verified via LinkedIn
I got what I wanted out of it.
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I took the iOS development course at DevMoutain. I learned alot and I have seen others learn as well. The mentors are great and helpfull.
Some of the reasons I wanted to take the class was to have uninterupted time to develop my skills without being iterupted by other priorities. I also wanted the mentorship to help direct me in what I needed to learn. Like most things, you get what you put into it. I definatly took advantage of the time here. Several nights I put in 15 hr days and I feel that I was productive and able to improve my skills.
If you are thinking about starting, I would recommend it. I would also recomment learning the basics of swift before you sign up for the class. There is a lot to learn the first week, but If you know the basics of swift, it will be easier to grasp.
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Zachary Springer Verified via LinkedIn
Excellent Experience
DevMountain truly changed my life. Going in I was unsure about what I really wanted to do with my life and felt that I was wandering with no real purpose. While I was there, I learned to work and study hard and I learned to love the process. I'm indebted to DevMountain because I feel that I've truly found my calling and I want to give back in the ways that my mentors did.
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Daniel S Verified via LinkedIn
Great experience
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I loved my time at devmountain. Although instructor skills can vary, overall they were really great and the coursework taught me a ton. I found employment a week after graduation, and my life has changed increasingly for the better. A word of advice I'd give to people interested: you need to put in the time before you step foot into class. I probably studied for at least 100 hours going into the course, and I already had exposure to coding before. Once you have the way of thinking down, learning is easy and that's how you'll get the most mileage out of this course. -
Tim Mitchell Verified via LinkedIn
My Results
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My previous review focused on my advice on how to succeed with DevMtn, this review is to share the results. A little over a month after graduation I now have full time web dev job at a great company. I had two other offers of employment besides. So there's a data point for you.
As with all things DevMtn, they give you the tools and support to succeed, and you must employ them tenatiously. The job question is no different.
I believe this review will link to my LinkedIn, please don't hesitate to message me about anything you think I can help you with. At your service. -
Alex Mortensen Verified via GitHubGreat Experience
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DevMountain was awesome. I've never had so much information pumped into my head in such a short amount of time. They have a different method of teaching than colleges that I really like. They pretty much just give you all the tools and resources you need to succeed then the rest is up to you. If you put a lot into it and work hard you will learn a lot and get a lot out of it. If you don't put a lot into it you won't get a lot of of it. The free housing was great for student housing standards. I had 3 job offers a month after I graduated. Two of them I got though Devmountain referrals. Devmountain gives you the perfect environment to become a successful web developer.
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Bernadette St George Verified via LinkedIn
Very disappointing experience
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Really disappointing experience with these folks -- they seemed so nice when I was emailing them and talking on the phone with them about attending the web dev immersive program, but when I showed up to start the program I found that the free housing wasn't livable (it had wall-to-wall carpeting throughout the apt, and was so musty and moldy that my boyfriend and I both got migraines from being there for less than an hour). When I explained my dilemma to the housing coordinator, she offered me no help, but merely suggested that I look in the local classifieds -- this was with one day to go before starting the program, and I had nowhere to stay. She even told me that past students had also had allergic reactions to the housing/carpeting. If this was the case, I couldn't (and still can't) understand why they wouldn't simply acquire some better, carpet-free and mold-free housing for their students? (Especially when the free housing is supposedly one of the great things about this school). When I asked if I could get my $750 deposit back, since it was through no fault of my own that I couldn't attend, and because I had given that money in good faith that the housing would be livable, they simply said no, that they needed that money. Ummm....I needed that money too! Especially since I had given up my job and my housing in Boulder in anticipation of being in Provo for 3 months, and have lost a *lot* more money than that from taking such a gamble on Devmountain. When I asked them if they would test for mold, and told them about really reliable mold tests like the ERMI and HERTSMI tests, they instead just got a super-cheap and unreliable test that only tested for 2 types of mold, when there are 7 types that are super-toxic for humans. I still can't believe how awful the whole thing was, and how as an organization they have no policies in place to address situations like this -- the way they acted like their moldy housing was somehow my fault was incredibly unfair and unjust. There are so many great web dev bootcamps out there -- please don't waste your time going here!Cahlan Sharp of Devmountain
CEO
Jul 07, 2017
Hi Bernadette,
We understand the sacrifices our students make to go through our program and so when expectations aren't met, we don't take that lightly.
We also don't want to get into a back and forth on the details of what happened here, because we believe our housing team went above and beyond to accommodate your needs, and it seems that the only resolution you'd be satisfied with is a full refund of your deposit, which goes against our policies. Our staff does everything within their power to resolve concerns, but to be fair to all our students, we have to stand by our policies.
As one of the highest rated bootcamps in the country, we stand by the quality of our program and our student housing. Consistently, the feedback we get on our free housing is that it is not only livable but exceeds our students' expectations.
We would still love to resolve your situation and help you reach your goal to become a developer. You can always transfer your course deposit to a future cohort or DevMountain Campus. Please reach out to us by contacting admin@devmountain.com. -
Chelsea Adamson Verified via LinkedIn
Double your salary in 10 weeks!
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I jumped into this because I wasn't happy in my current career and I had a love for Design. After 10 weeks of school and only 2 weeks left I needed to get out and see some real life UX Designers in action before applying for any jobs. I was able to get a chance to shadow a previous DevMountain mentor. During my time shadowing they decided to interview me. I was not prepared one bit which they were aware of but I was able to show them everything I had learned at DevMountain and what projects I had completed. Later that day the company called and gave me an offer. I scored an amazing job because of what DevMountain had taught me. I was able to double my income in 10 weeks and get a job offer before school was even over. I didn't start the job until school ended so I was able to complete the course (which I would recommend everyone to finish the course even if you have a job offer). Even within the two weeks left of class it was a continuous learning experience. DevMountain makes going to school fun and they do an amazing at preparing you for your next job and even unplanned interviews.
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David Mayes Verified via LinkedIn
Hope to the Part-Timers
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Initially I wanted to do the immersive course, but with supporting a family, it wasn't an option at the time. Even though I knew going into the DevMountain after hours course that they didn't offer job assistance, I was still determined to land a dev job afterwards.
Knowing that this was my best shot at gaining enough knowledge/experience to land a dev job, I gave it everything that I had. I spent 30+ hours every week coding on top of the full time job that I had. When I was in class, I always tried to ask every question that I thought would help benefit my learning experience (I had a super sharp mentor who was also able to answer every question that I came up with. That alone made DevMountain worth the money). When I was out of class, I was either watching the lectures (I would say I watched most lectures twice before class so I wouldn't forget it) or building an application. I think there was a total of two days in the whole 16 weeks that I didn't turn on my computer to code something. I cannot reiterate how much of an impact constantly building applications that incorporated all of my current knowledge made (I tried to build a full application every weekend that included everything we had learned up to that time). That helped me to easily remember all of the HTML/CSS stuff from the beginning. I also planned ahead, I looked at the course outline and thought of what I wanted to do for my end project. That way when it came, I wasn't wasting time on coming up with ideas, but I already had my designs drawn up so that I could get right to coding.
In the end it completely paid off. DevMountain was worth every bit of the time that I put into it. Two weeks after I had finished DevMountain, I received three different offers for web developer positions. I don't think that is typical for part-time students, but if you put the time and work into it, it's definitely possible.
I'm not sure if the curriculum has changed since I took their course, but the only improvement that I think they could make would be to focus more on a newer front-end framework such as React/Redux or Angular4. A lot of the jobs that are being listed now are asking for a more component based framework. Luckily the company that hired me on is giving me some time to get up to speed on Angular4.
With all that being said, I could not be happier with my decision to go through the DevMountain after hours course. I finally found what I love to do, and I get paid to do it! I continually recommend it to everyone that asks.
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Allen Vawdrey Verified via LinkedIn
DevMountain was the best
I went to DevMountain just over 2 years ago. I took the Web Part Time course and loved it. It also helped me get my first programming job. I have continued with my education and recently graduated from UVU with a BS in Computer Science. I would like to give back to DevMountain what they gave me.
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Steven Cannon Verified via LinkedIn
DevMountain Rocks
I had such a great time and am ready to move into the industry!
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Tim Mitchell Verified via LinkedIn
Do your homework
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If you are not doing pre-class work, there's a huge chance you're doing it wrong and wasting your time and money. Sometimes it's unclear how to prepare best for the next day. Ask. You're confused? Take a deep breath and remind yourself that there is no better way to feel than confused. It means you are learning, even if it doesn't feel like it. You're carving a toe hold in the mountain and soon you will be able to use it to progress to the next steop. Calmly soldier on, and when there is time, DO as much as you can. As in, make the file, code it, tinker with it, do it.
You'll notice instructors have only 4 stars. I only want to highlight the difference that I personally felt in the instruction style and calliber. It innitially turned me off, but I wonder if in reality it is better to have variety in instructors; it mimicks the real world. Anyway, one tacit or perhaps explicit thing that they teach at devMtn and that I will tell you is that you can't expect the instructor to blow your mind and transform you into a developer. I would say, you need to do the homework, then come to class with questions and an open mind, absorb, ask, solidify. You have to be able to contribute something at all points, in all interactions, in all lectures. If you gamble and think, 'I'll just go to class and this instructor is going to solve all my problems for me and inject me with great coding abilities'...that's wrong most of the time. -
Sterling Chin Verified via LinkedIn
Best.Decision.Ever.
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After researching dozens of coding boot camps, both online and immersive, I narrowed the field to about half a dozen, visited each of the campuses and after carefully weighing the options, decided to attend DevMountain.
Coming to DevMountain was the BEST.DECISION.EVER.
Attending a boot camp is not easy! Don't kid yourself when you think that putting in 9-5 for a few months is going to get you a job offer. You will get out what you put in. Late nights, early mornings and tons of coding and studying!
One of the strengths of DevMountain is the staff. The instructors, guest lecturers, and mentors are all there to help! Relying on them for help was key to my success. But they don't hold your hand. I was expected to do my research before asking help. My mentors were really good about pointing me in the right direction, showing me where to find the right documentation or teaching me how to ask the right questions.
More than anything, leaving DevMountain gave me the confidence to learn something new quickly. Prior to DevMountain, I worked in real estate and construction. I had never coded before in my life. The skills and network you gain from DevMountain are worth more than just the cost of admissions.
After graduating, I stayed on as a mentor for the next cohort of students. I got a chance to pull back the curtain and see the boot camp from 'other side.' Not only did I see the care that goes into the lectures, but I also saw the commitment of the staff. It isn't just the teachers that have your back, it is everyone.
Now? I just received my first official job offer as a Software Engineer! Thank you DevMountain for everything! You've changed my life and helped me give my family a better future!
BEST.DECISION.EVER.
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Raleigh Verified via LinkedIn
Great Education, Poor Job Assitance
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DevMountain provides a high quality education that will teach you all the basics you need to know in order to build full-stack JavaScript applications. Currently they are a little behind, teaching Angular 1, where it would be nice if they were teaching either React or Angular 2. After graduating, most of the job postings I found were looking for React experience.
As for job assistance, I was pretty dissapointed. On all their social media posts and at the beginning of the program, they made it seem like DevMountain had a great network that you can utilize to get a job. The only jobs that were suggested by DevMountain were either internships or tech support jobs. Just expect to do all the job hunt on your own. This would have been fine if DevMountain had not set such high expectations.
Overall, I loved the program and loved learning from great teachers. The hands on, real world experience is great. But just be aware that they sugar coat a lot of things when trying to sell the program.
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Matthew French Verified via LinkedIn
Legitimately life-changing
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I went through a number of career changes in my life searching for something that suited me perfectly. I started in law, finding the industry to be draining and largely unfulfilling for me. From there I spent several years in copywriting, and though I loved the freedom of freelancing, I needed something a little more consistent. It was at this juncture in my life that some friends of mine, who had graduated from DevMountain and found jobs shortly thereafter, advised me to check it out -- and it was one of the best decisions of my life.
The pace and curriculum at DevMountain are challenging, make no mistake. The intensive program is something you have to fully commit to. It's more than a job -- it's a daily routine. I worked my rear off while I was a student at DevMountain, pouring through the material, absorbing all of their resources and practice exercises like a sponge, and in the end it really paid off.
By 6 weeks I went from knowing nothing about code to independently developing my own full-stack web applications (front-end design and back end server functionality). By 9 weeks I was leading a group of student developers on a team project, and by the end of the 12-week program I had two polished portfolio pieces to display to employers, and an impressive amount of coding knowledge.
I was asked to stay on as a Mentor, and spent another 3 months at DevMountain helping to instruct new students in the material I had just sought to master. In the last month of my time as a mentor, I began the job search, and found a position as a web developer working in React/Node/SQL within three weeks.
I'm not saying my results are universal, but many, perhaps even most of the graduates I know of have found jobs within a month or two, and most of those with mentoring experience find jobs even faster. Employers love teaching experience.
But what about the material itself? Well, coding is an act of creation. Have you ever been using an app and thought "Boy, i really wish it did this thing, or did that other thing better", or just wished a program existed at all that could perform a function you needed at any given time? Coding lets you do that. You can sit down and just make a functional application that can do anything -- literally anything you need or can think of. It's an incredibly empowering and gratifying feeling to know how to code.
If you are looking for a career change into a secure, exciting, and growing industry, DevMountain is the educational program for you.
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I love DevMountain Verified via LinkedIn
Samer
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DevMountain changed my life, before DevMountain, I used to work nightshift at Walmart (9$ per hour). I had no programing experience, I was given a scholarship that covers tuition fees by DevMountain, It was the best experience that I've ever had in my life, they have super smart teaching methods, they know how to modify their teaching strategies according to the particular students, subject matter, and learning environment.
I would highly recommend it, great environment, you won't regret this decision if you APPLY. -
Jefferson Snow Verified via LinkedIn
One of the best decisions of my life.
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The only regret I have about DevMountain is not doing it sooner. I'm over thirty and just a few months ago I was thinking that I'd be stuck in sales forever. Thanks to some friends, I heard about DevMountain and the rest is history.
I had no prior coding experience before being exposed to their pre-course work but I was able to push through. It is hard. The first two weeks are especially tough. You've heard of drinking from a firehose? This was like drinking from a tsunami. I was so overwhelmed I thought I would have to drop out. But after talking to other students, I found out that they were in the exact same boat and I wasn't alone. At that point I chose not to give in to the overwhelming amount stuff to understand. Instead I chose to push forward, understanding and doing what I could while telling myself that all the stuff I didn't understand would make sense later. It wasn't until the last couple weeks of the course, but eventually everything did click together. I go back and look at the projects we did at the beginning of the class and everything falls into place.
DevMountain really focuses on learning through building. You spend about 3 hours of your day in lecture and then about 5 hours building something using the principles you covered in lecture. Expect to put in an extra 4 hours on top of the 9 to 5 to finish the projects as well as do your readings for the next day's lecture. The instructors, for the most part, are awesome. My main instructor had more than 10 years of experience in development and he really had a gift for presenting the infomation in a digestable way. They also bring in DevMountain grads from companies around the valley who come in and lecture on technologies that they use in the industry. I learned more about WebDevelopment in these 3 months than I learned about advertising with my 4-year college degree.
The social aspect is great as well. Going through a bootcamp forges bonds between students in a way that few other places can. I have met people that I will stay in touch with for a long time to come.
As far as employment goes, I graduated less than a month ago and I've already taken an offer from a local tech company here in Utah County. The curriculum at DevMountain really helped me learn the technologies this company works in so it was a perfect fit.
I don't want to sound like I drank the kool-aid, but I credit DevMountain with changing my life. In three months I learned enough to start in an industry where I can eventually make 6 figures vs the mid-5 figures I would struggle to make using my degree. I can't recommend DevMountain enough.
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David Danielson Verified via LinkedIn
The best challenge ever!
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This course is really challenging, but extremely fun! There wasn't a single day I didn't want to come to school because everyday was something new and continued to push my learning. Also, the comradery formed with other students and the instructors made it really fun and motivating to come to class everyday! I really can't believe how much I learned in such a short amount of time. This course is a no-brainer for anyone interested in web development. I would do it all over again if I had the time and money.
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Doug Verified via GitHubGreat Program
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I attended DevMountain from July 2016 - November 2016, and must say, it was the best educational experience I've ever had.
This program is more about learning how to learn, than it is about learning how to code. The most successful people, as far as I've seen, are the ones who were disciplined, and put in as much time as possible to learning everything they could possibly take in each day. I basically had to tell my friends that I didn't exist for three months, ignoring my phone for sometimes days at a time, and spending on average 10-12 hours a day at school.
If its sounds intense, and grueeling, and crazy unimaginably hard, it is. It is mind-blowingly difficult. The goal of DevMountain is to give you the skills to get a job when you graduate. And if you work as hard as you can, you will not be disappointed. Plan on a MINIMUM of 60 hours per week. If you can't do that, then a bootcamp probably isn't for you.
If you are going the bootcamp route, stop searching now and go with DevMountain. You can't beat the value you get for the money you pay. (Also, quit your job and do the immersive program, or save up until you can do that, it'll absolutely be worth it)
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Jackson Gunther Verified via LinkedIn
Accelerated Education
DevMountain offers an accelerated education one that cannot be found at most colleges or can be found after 4 painstaking years of education. This program wasn't easy by any means, however it was well worth the money. The ability to code is a remarkable trade that so few people know and can do. DevMountain gives you the tools to create incredible applications.
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Athira Vijayan
5
I graduated from Devmountain in January, and it was a fantastic learning experience. My instructors, Mars and Joey, were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the course. I also want to extend a big thanks to Taylor from the outcomes team for assisting me with resume preparation and conducting mock interviews, which significantly boosted my confidence. -
Atlas Tran
Challenging and fun
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I had a lot of fun learning and exploring new topics about code and java that I had no idea existed. Foundations was a blast, the intro to coding curriculum was really well thought out with how each of the lectures and labs were laid out as well as the weekly tests. It challenged everything I knew about code previously while expanding on everything we learned through out the week. The capstone was the pinnacle of foundations with how much it challenged our knowledge to building something from scratch all on our own. Overall it was a ton of fun. Specs was also really enjoyable however less enjoyable than foundations. I still learned a lot from the weekly projects we had but I have a few complaints about how it was laid out. The projects weren't any challenge it was very thoroughly laid out for you and made the projects seem very simple because of how it was basically put together for you. I would have really liked a weekly test or a morning challenge to help me better understand the course material. Because of how the specs curriculum was laid out I had a lot of trouble with my capstone project compared to my foundations one. But overall the specs curriculum was fun I still learned a lot from the projects and how certain things are meant to be set up in the back end. One last note, front end sucks :p. -
MINGLIANG XU
Web Dev Specs
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DevMountain provided me with an immersive and comprehensive web development bootcamp experience that significantly accelerated my journey into the tech industry. The curriculum was well-structured, covering a broad range of topics from front-end to back-end development, ensuring I gained a holistic understanding of web technologies. The hands-on projects were particularly valuable, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. These projects not only enhanced my coding skills but also provided a portfolio that showcased my abilities to potential employers.
The instructors at DevMountain were knowledgeable and approachable. They were not only experts in their fields but also genuinely committed to helping students succeed. The support I received during challenging coding sessions and the insightful feedback on my projects played a crucial role in my learning journey.
One of the standout aspects of DevMountain was its focus on practical, industry-relevant skills. The bootcamp provided an environment that mirrored the collaborative nature of professional development teams. This not only prepared me for the dynamics of a real workplace but also honed my teamwork and communication skills.
DevMountain's job assistance program was instrumental in my post-graduation success. The career services, resume workshops, and networking events provided invaluable insights into the job market. Thanks to the strong emphasis on building a professional network, I secured a position shortly after completing the bootcamp.
Overall, my experience at DevMountain was transformative. The bootcamp not only equipped me with the technical skills necessary for web development but also instilled in me the confidence to tackle complex challenges in the ever-evolving tech industry. I highly recommend DevMountain to anyone seeking a fast-paced and impactful web development education. -
Sergio Perez
Great Bootcamp!
I can honestly say that I have learned and feel ready to work as a software developer. I am grateful for the team at DevMountain. I welcome the curriculum to learn the first half in JavaScript and focus on your specialization the second half. -
Caleb Ratelle
A New Life Path
After spending over 8 years in traditional college classes, I struggled to find a work-life that I truly enjoyed. After being referred to Devmountain by a friend of mine, I was able to see that the career and lifestyle it supported aligned with my personal goals in a big way! I'm so glad I found this cohort, and was blown away by the friends, and faculty I met. -
Kent Estupinan
It was an intense experience but probably one of the most rewarding and self fulfilling things I've ever done in my life.
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It was an awesome experience that helped lay the foundation for my new future. The instructor, Marohn Howard fostered a safe place for learning and community during the course which was mirrored by the rest of the faculty both during and after graduation. I could tell that they really wanted me to succeed and I felt supported the entire way. My only regret is that I wish I had done this years ago...! -
Lane Vance
Backend Developer
Devmountain was a great place for me to kickstart my software development career. The curriculum that was taught gives you a really good foundation in software development. The instructors really care about what you are learning and about the individual students as well.Andrew of Devmountain
Marketing Team, Content and Creative
Aug 18, 2023
Hi Lane—Thank you for taking a moment to reflect on your experience at Devmountain. It is indeed our hope and mission to give you the tools you need to pursue that career in software development. And our instructional staff really does work hard to create a meaningful and impactful learning environment that moves quickly but provides 1:1 time and support when needed. We hope that you will stay in touch with them as well as reach out to the Outcomes team with questions or for recommendations along your continued learning and professional journey. -
Jacob Marillion
Outdated Material but Instructors Helped
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Foundations material was great and gained valuable experience there. In the iOS Specialty Section the material hadn't been updated in 4-6 years. Anyone who knows how Apple and their tech advances knows that's horrible. It was hard to follow along with videos when the functions they are using and the buttons they are clicking down exist anymore or were moved.
As I was graduating they were updating the material after several instructors quit over it and everyone I came in contact with complained to them. The material they updated to is current yes, BUT, it is watered down. The material, as I saw them updating it to, does not prepare you to enter the workforce as an iOS Developer. For that reason I would recommend a different bootcamp until Devmountain goes over that material several more times. (I graduated May 2023).
But as I said, the instructors, job seeking assistants, and everyone I talked to in the Devmountain staff was incredibly helpful and nice.Andrew of Devmountain
Marketing Team, Content and Creative
Aug 17, 2023
Dear Jacob—Thank you for your helpful analysis of your overall experience at Devmountain's iOS App Development bootcamp. Your comments are important because it is a stated aim of our organization to teach skills that help our students pursue an entry-level job in tech. We do take pride in our education staff and celebrate the energy and enthusiasm of our career support Outcomes team, and are glad that you had a positive experience working with them. Speaking of our ed staff, though, it sounds as if you or peers in nearby cohorts brought forward some good ideas for changes. But just to be sure, we have shared around this candid assessment of the curriculum to make sure the team is aware of the conversation and to contribute to their ongoing work to provide the best bootcamp-style education. We hope you continue to stay in touch with your contacts at Devmountain, but please reach out if you'd like share additional thoughts or connect with someone on the team: marketing@devmounta.in -
Justin Foremaster
Intimating but fun
I should've started this years ago. I started off super scared and intimidated and ended up completing the courses feeling comfortable and confident. It was definitely hard and stressful but the teachers were all so supportive and helpful and tried to make it fun. I enjoyed my time here very much and would happily recommend these courses to anyone I meet.Andrew of Devmountain
Marketing Team, Content and Creative
Jul 07, 2023
Justin—This is such an important review and reflection of your experience committing to and completing a coding bootcamp. We cannot thank you enough for sharing this and hope it inspires others to follow in your footsteps. There is indeed a lot that seems intimidating about these programs and many students feel overwhelmed, both in the first week and at various points during the bootcamp. There are so many things to learn and everyone learns differently. Yet with persistence and the support of our education staff—which you so kindly pointed out!—we find that students surprise themselves by what they are capable of achieving. We wish you all the best in the next steps of your coding journey and career goals and hope you'll stay in touch with us directly or on our social channels. -
Laura Wu
Exceptional Learning Experience at Devmountain
Devmountain's amazing culture, supportive instructors, and encouraging Outcomes Team made it an invaluable journey of growth. I learned to embrace failures and push through imposter syndrome to take action sooner.
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Octavious Njamunge Kamau
A place to build
My experience has been a good one. Especially on Dev mountain boot camp. It is beginner friendly in terms of price and it is a good place to start and build one's career as time goes on. I believe learning is lifelong endeavor and here I believe one will get that.Andrew of Devmountain
Marketing Team, Content and Creative
Apr 11, 2023
Thank you so much for taking a moment to reflect on your experience at Devmountain. Accessibility in terms of pricing and curriculum are two cornerstones of our bootcamps, yet we also aim to teach a range of skills to help graduates pursue an entry-level career. You are exactly right about learning being a lifelong endeavor, and that's especially true for tech professionals. Good communications, problem-solving ability, collaboration—these are all characteristics that can be developed in bootcamp and contribute to lifelong learning. We hope you continue to build on your foundations and grow in your career. -
Garrett Bull
Don't Consider Devmountain Cybersecurity
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I think Devmoutain could be great for people who want to go into a programming-related field, but I want to go into Cybersecurity and their model does not fit that very well. Entry-level Cybersecurity jobs are looking for a lot of network/IT knowledge/experience. Foundations (the first 8-weeks) is focused on programming so it doesn't help much at all with entry-level jobs (Devmountain argues that knowledge will help with career advancement but I can't advance a career I don't have so I feel a bootcamp should be focused on helping get an entry-level job). Then when you get to specs (specializations) you're pretty much learning from online videos on Udemy. The video series I found most applicable to the knowledge needed for an entry-level job in my desired field is normally $300 which is far less than Devmountain fees. If you're wanting to go into Cybersecurity specifically, I don't think you should consider Devmountain.Andrew of Devmountain
Marketing Team, Content and Creative
Apr 10, 2023
We appreciate your thoughtfulness in crafting this review about our Cybersecurity program. And thank you for attending a Devmountain bootcamp! It is true, we emphasize our Foundations portion to better equip students with a deeper tech stack as they pursue a career in tech. While the Specialization portion does deploy a different learning structure, we aim to provide ongoing access to instructional staff and continued accountability measures alongside the career support of our Outcomes team to help learners and graduates navigate the job market. All that said, we greatly appreciate feedback like yours to help us continually improve and further fine-tune our curricula, instruction, or overall experience and hope that time and persistence have aided in your job search. If you wish to continue the conversation, please reach out through your existing contacts with us or start a new one at marketing@devmountain.com. -
Ara De Guzman
Definitely worth it!
Like anyone I did lot research on what bootcamp I want to put my money on and and I chose DEVMOUNTAIN.I could not be happier and now I just got certication looking forward for new career.Shout out for Jessica Swenson for being so kind and very helpful all the way through till my graduation. -
Alex Baranoff
hands-on useful
Very good. I had some previous experience going into Devmountain (few years at University for CS degree). Devmountain gave me the tools to to create my personal projects. From my experience, these projects helped me get my first job. It took a lot of work but I am happy I attended the bootcamp. -
Java-Student
Java Student
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My experience with the first half of the course was great. The instructors were knowledgeable and they fostered a collaborative environment despite the fact that some students were remote and others attended the class in person. However, if you decide to pursue a DevMountain Bootcamp education, please speak with multiple former students about their experience. Many graduates have DevMountain on their LinkedIn profile and would be happy to chat with any prospective students (at least, i imagine they would).
Now, once you enroll in this program your mileage will vary depending on a number of factors including...
- Your previous software development background
- The quality of your instructors - his/her teaching style and experience
- Your chosen specialty - (specs as they are called)
- The quality of your SME, his/her teaching style and experience
- The experience of your classmates (both tech experience and non-tech experience)
In my opinion, this explains how the experience of students can come across as wildly different depending on which review you read about the DevMountain experience (i.e. "it was awesome" vs. "it sucked").
Is the class worth almost $10,000.00? Absolutely not!! But DevMountain is a business, first and foremost. DevMountain will charge what they believe the market will bear. That is an irrefutable fact.
Can you learn this material on your own? Absolutely. However, what DevMountain offers (in the first eight weeks) is an opportunity to learn in a collaborative environment along side other students with similar goals. At least, that was my experience.
The last eight weeks is a PluralSight license that will/will not be enhanced by the following factors.
- You have a great tech lead (e.g. experienced, smart, personable)
- You have a great SME. I imagine they exist at DevMountain, but this was not my experience. As you can imagine these folks are VERY difficult to recruit.
OR
- Your tech lead is inexperienced. He/she is a recent Dev-mountain graduate and inexperienced. Perhaps he/she attended some training on the "DevMountain instruction philosophy.
- Your SME is marginal
Just note, that a significant portion of the DevMountain experience will be outside of your control. What you will bring to the equation is a passion for learning about the tech AND your individual life experiences (do not discount them for they are important). What DevMoutain will bring to the experience will vary.
And, to be perfectly honest, the tech field is very competitive. It will be difficult to succeed unless you commit to a consistent amount of studying each day - whether you attend a boot camp or not. Tech changes too fast to solely rely on what you learned a year ago and many tech companies have very unrealistic expectations of job-seekers. So be ready!!
Fair warning - I'm going to address the DevMoutain "marketing" spin (response) to this review in advance, based on other feedback I have read in prior reviews.
- Videos are not "over a decade old"- most have been created in the last 1-2 years." Please do not respond to any further feedback about the out-of-date PluralSight videos until you take some time and do the research. The assertion you make is ridiculous. Two-year-old videos ARE decades old in the tech world and one-year-old videos are questionable. Please learn more about our industry and the speed at which it moves if you want to be a player in the Tech Boot-camp business.
- "Our Specializations tracks are more than a subscription to Pluralsight. While there are videos that are accessible within Pluralsight as part of each specialization, there are also lab exercises, presented tutorial-style (created for Specializations by Devmountain curriculum authors)". Again, another statement which misses the mark. The quality of these lab exercises is directly proportional to the experience of the person creating the exercises. In my experience (in specs), the same tech lead that "taught the material" was the one who created to content. Good tech lead -> Good content. Mediocre tech lead -> mediocre content.
- Please re-read (and I'm making an assumption that you critically read them at all) Jake Peralta's, Katie DeMet's Latina in Tech's and all the anonymous reviews about their collective negative DevMountain experience. These aren't one-off examples of how the program could improve.
In summary, there are some positive aspects of DevMountain but the glaring weakness specs. The value proposition simply isn't there. Don't get defensive about it. Critically read the review feedback, avoid the bulls@@# spin and fix it.
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Alex
Software QA
Completed the part time software QA bootcamp and it was overall a great experience! Landed a job a couple months afterwards. Only thing I felt was missing would be maybe some mobile app testing. The Outcomes team that every student has access to is fantastic. Lots of help with resume building and interview prep. Definitely sets you up for success as long as you are driven and put in the work. -
David
UI/UX Design After Hours
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The UX course is a 16-week (part-time) program that prepares you for entry-level work in the field of UX Design. In the UX design bootcamp, you’ll learn about research, prototyping, information architecture, and how to design websites and applications.
The course is very beginner so it's great for those just getting started. The outcomes team is phenomenal! I've learned more working with them than the whole bootcamp! -
Latina in Tech
Better Bootcamps Out There
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Overall, this program does not foster an inclusive environment. Very few people of color in my cohort. There are bootcamps out there better geared to support people of color and women pursuing engineering. Staff does very little to address concerns regarding toxic environment, inappropriate behavior, discriminatory remarks, made towards women, women of color, and people of color. Lots of bro-grammers in my cohort. A big deal is made about keeping your camera on. Sometimes women and people don't like to be ogled, so we keep the camera off. Many unpleasant experiences and very little sense of community for people of color.
The structure of the program is 16 weeks split into two 8-week sessions. First session is foundations where students learn basics of programming by using javascript. The second session is about your specializations. The iOS spec's material is very outdated and not applicable to xcodes environment as a lot of it has been deprecated. The iOS staff was diverse in background and great to work with/learn from. Students don't learn data structures and algorithms in this program. In-person and remote students work together in the first 8-week session (Foundations) and class is scheduled to meet every day. The second 8-week session (Specs) is asynchronous. Students work alone and watch videos on that day's material. Again, the material was outdated and was difficult to get through.
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Adam Cox
Web Development
So far it’s a very nice experience. Love the school and the programs offered. The teachers are doing an amazing job and making everything very comfortable. It’s a tech school that teaches many different path in the tech industry. -
Kyle G
Python SE Course
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Complete and utter garbage.
Honestly, just trust me on this, do. not. waste. your. time. The curriculum they also send over to you, is, well, not real. They don't teach any of it, in the order they claim. TLDR, the syllabus/course material before you sign-up is baloney. The entire specialization course is 100% self-study in which you use Udemy, and Pluralsight resources. Pluralsight costs $299 for the year while you're paying $9900 for the course.
Let's ignore the fact that they don't advertise any of this on their documentation, wait, I can't ignore it, they completely hide the fact that they leverage material you can get for $500 max and then use that as their curriculum. Let's do some math.
$500 in Pluralsight/Udemy courses, 1 hour of private tutoring from someone that works at FAANG on codementor.io a week, at $50 an hour, for 29 weeks(part-time course) is $1,450 + $500 = $2000.
There you go, just saved you $7,000. Don't make the same mistake I did
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Sefton
Web Development
This course was great. The curriculum did a good job of preparing me for my job interviews and got me a job.