DigitalCrafts

DigitalCrafts was an overall great experience for me. I had Joe as my instructor and he did a great job at breaking down these complex topics into easy to understand bits. Just be warned the pace is very fast and you can easily get bogged down with the material if you don't put time outside of class. For people trying to decide if DigitalCrafts immersive program is a good fit for them, ask yourself these questions: Can you commit all your energy to strictly coding for 4 months straight? Are you willing to put in time outside of class to learn even more beyond the scope of the course? If the answer is no to either of these questions then consider enrolling part-time. Going through the program successfully and being one of the strongest students in my cohort, I'd like to leave some imparting wisdom to people considering this course. Do the pre-work and ask a lot of questions!! You're paying too much money to not be giving this 200% of your effort. Understand that these are complex topics and you will not learn this material overnight. My recommendation if you're serious about this would be to look up the curriculum prior to enrolling and take a few months to get a feel for some (not all) of the technologies being used. This will put you miles ahead of other students and will give you a solid foundation for setting up your coding environment, the fundamentals of programming, and realistic expectations coming into the program. All in all DigitalCrafts has a great reputation for good reason, the tools to succeed are there you just need to be willing to put in the work. Read less

I attended the 16-week immersive (full-time) web development course. The instructor was great and extremely knowledgeable. I loved learning React and Python. DigitalCrafts also provides small scholarships to women and minorities, which I appreciated. The unfortunate downside of all bootcamps is that they are created and run to make money. Therefore, most people that apply are accepted into the program, and because of this, unfortunately, a lot of time is spent in class troubleshooting operating systems and explaining concepts over and over. It's easy for a lot of people to become bored and disinterested waiting for the class to move forward. The career services portion could also use work. One week of the bootcamp was spent on career services. Instead of doing mock technical interviews or having guest speakers, most of the week was spent watching YouTube videos. There is a job board accessible by all students and alumni but the same jobs get posted there over and over. Unpaid internships are also posted (but the unpaid part is omitted). In the end, I did learn valuable skills that will hopefully lead me to a new career. Read less

I had a great time a DIgitalCrafts, I attended to the Full Stack Web Development Program (immersive) which essentially means you are going to be coding Monday thru Friday  for about 8-10hrs a day. The course is totally worth it but you have to put in the extra time and effort if you are looking to succeed. Read less

Deciding to attend DigitalCrafts' Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp was hands down one of the best decisions I have made for my career. I tried for months to self-study before taking on the program, but lacked the guidance that DigitalCrafts was able to provide me. Because of them, I am now more equipped and ready to take on this new journey with my career! And a major thanks to my amazing instructor Azam for always pushing us past our comfortable zone.  Read less

DigitalCrafts teaches you cutting edge skills needed to get a job as a software developer. The curriculum, instructors, and class delivery is impeccable. I learned so much, but most importantly, I learned how to learn. I’m glad that I decided to switch careers and apply. I thoroughly enjoyed going to class, and my classmates were some of the brightest people I’ve ever met. Further, I was hired by a tech company less than two weeks after graduating. I highly recommend DigitalCrafts coding bootcamp!  Read less

I recently graduated from DigitalCrafts' 16 week long Full Stack Web Development course. The course can be challenging, but when you are supported by some of the best instruction out there, you will be amazed at what you can learn. My instructor, Mohammad Azam, was both highly skilled in software development and instruction. If you are looking for a school that will teach you highly sought after skills, and more importantly, how to learn, DigitalCrafts is your top option! Read less

I had no experience prior to DigitalCrafts and my experience was great! The curriculum is based on in-demand technologies that I feel are going to help me find a job soon. This is a bootcamp, so there will be times where you may feel like you're taking in too much information, but for the most part, I would say that's completely normal and I didn't feel like that most of the time. Read less

I attended DigitalCrafts unsure of if this would be enough to allow to break into an industry that seemed out of reach for me, but after attending the 16 week bootcamp I feel more than prepared to enter the job market and get myself a job. The teachers and career success staff are fantastic and do everything in their power to ensure that you have what you need to succeed out in the real world. i can't recommend this place enough! Read less

I chose to go to DigitalCrafts because I knew a few successful people who came out fo the program. The program is fast paced. Once it starts , you hit the ground running. Some people need more time than others on extra studying , especially the prep before starting the program. I suggest anyone going to DigitalCrafts thoroughly go through the prerequisite work before starting. You'll have a much easier time where you can use the full potential of the program. The teachers are extremely knowledgable and want you to succeed. Veronica was the name of my teacher and she was so impressive and so engaging. They have Developers In Residence , to help through out the classes and mentorships for those seeking extra help. Not to mention after hours help for when you need it. 
After graduation there are learning tools and LOTS of help in the job search. They really want you to SUCCEED!  Read less

I had a great experience at Digital Crafts. I self-taught for a while and learned a lot but had no direction as to how to apply and connect the different things I was learning. At DC I learned how all these different languages and frameworks work together and got a really well-rounded understanding of software development. My instructor, Veronica, was really great and SO knowledgeable. I made some really great friendships with my classmates and got very comfortable working in teams on projects and pair programming - a very valuable skill when looking for jobs down the road. Highly recommend! Read less

I have a background in construction and building, but had no experience in software. After attending DigitalCrafts online bootcamp I came out confident in the job market and with a tool belt filled with the latest cutting edge technologies and languages! My instructors really cared about my success in the course and were always willing to stay after hours to make sure I wasn't lost. Don't get me wrong, bootcamps are really hard, especially for someone with no background in software, but it's not impossible. DigitalCrafts is there to help you navigate through your new way of thinking in the tech world and will do everything in their power to ensure you are well prepared for the job search after.  Read less

Overall a great and challenging experience. Coding in itself can be very daunting and seem almost impossible to figure out, yet over my 26 weeks at digital crafts I learned not only how to code but how to keep learning. The teachers were knowledgeable and human, by that I mean they understood that we have our own lives and can't always make time to code.  Read less

I graduated from Digital Crafts in July 2020. I went into the cohort with very little coding experience and just completed the pre-requisites that were assigned before we started instruction. I started my first job as a software developer on August 5th, 2020. So Digital Crafts did supply me the tools and instruction necessary to actually get a job as a programmer. 

Things I liked:
My instructor was Mr.Azam and I really enjoyed being in his cohort. His teaching style was great for learning how to code. He would give you the basics and let you struggle with the code and figure out how to make it work on your own before asking for help. I believe this set me up for success in my job because I now have to figure every issue out without any external help. Also Mr.Azam did a good job teaching via zoom even though we planned on doing an in person class. 

The material I learned was exactly what I am using every day at work. I work in React, Firebase, and node.js. The material they teach is relevant and modern. 

Career week really helped me set up a decent portfolio and resume to have me confident enough to apply for jobs. Expect to spend hours job searching as they can set you up but you still have to do the searching. I found a job in the last week of class but I also spent 5-6 hours a day applying for jobs. 

Overall I recommend Digital Crafts but expect to do a lot of work yourself as at the end of the day you get out of it what you put in. 

Things I didn't like: 
My only negative thing to say about Digital Crafts was I paid for a full-time in person course. Due to Covid we were unable to go in person until the last few weeks of my cohort. I felt like I didn't get my full tuitions worth as I was looking forward to using the facilities at the physical location and learning in person. I understand it is not the fault of Digital Crafts that covid restricted our in person studies, but I feel as though they should have discounted the price of everyone who was in our cohort. As we weren't provided exactly what we originally signed up for. 



Read less

Full curriculum that touches all aspects of the coding experience! You'll learn various languages like Python and Javascript while touching on frameworks like React, Node, and much more. They'll teach you to build real world application that you actually deploy! The staff is great and they're always one message away. They have people who can help you with building a resume, finding a job, further help outside of class time, and much more through Slack, a communication platform. The environment is engaging and you never feel left out, regardless of your skill level. All instructors and DIR's (developer in residence) are happy to help with any problems you face. 

The community you have doesn't go away after you graduate. You'll be moved to an alumni channel where there are always people there to help and designated recruiters finding positions for you. The amount of help you get goes far beyond graduation and that was the best aspect of DigitalCrafts for me. Read less

Coding Bootcamps are not an easy thing. I had a great experience at DigitalCrafts. By the time I graduated my classmates became family. I think getting through the struggle together made us a lot stronger. If you are thinking about doing stop, take the decision to change your life. My recommendation is to do the pre-work mainly in Javascript and Node.  Read less

The statement "culture eats strategy for breakfast" means that no matter how good your strategy is, it will not work without a good culture. DigitalCrafts has both strategy and culture. The curriculum is valuable: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node, Express, AWS. By the time you're done, you'll be manipulating the DOM, (or the Virtual DOM if you work in React), wiring up backends to create interactive data-based websites, and deploying your work on the internet. You will get the content you so desperately need.

But with DC you'll get a lot more. The people at DC make the difference. They know you. The instructors and teacher assistants are extremely supportive. Our instructor was dedicated to helping each student get to the next level, and I saw DigitalCrafts make hard decisions that demonstrated their commitment to student success.  Read less