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First Step Coding

Average Rating5.0
56 Reviews
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First Step Coding offers an 8-week, part-time full-stack development course in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and online. Designed to help people figure out if they want a career in coding, students will learn the fundamentals of JavaScript, HTML, & CSS. The course starts with in-person (or online) core training lasting 4 weeks, followed by 3 weeks of front-end web-development (online). The course concludes with 1-week of mock interviews and bootcamp...
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  • Sophie
    Sophie
    Graduate • Bootcamp Prep • Boston
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    May 06, 2018
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    Great way to start your coding journey!

    I was not sure what to expect when I first signed up for this course. I had been thinking about attending a bootcamp to learn to code and to have a career change but was not sure if it would be a good fit for me. First Step Coding was an excellent way to test out the waters while keeping the current job. They have small classes (we had 5 people in mine) which was also very nice and I felt comfortable asking questions to the instructor during and in between the classroom sessions via...
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    Calli Rothberg of First Step Coding

    Student Success Manager

    Oct 10, 2018

    Congrats again on completing Launch Academy and getting hired as a developer! We hope you're loving your new career!
  • Shannon
    Shannon
    COO • Student • Online
    Sep 14, 2017
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    Solid Intro Course

    Highly suggest this program!! Remote/night classes were easy for my busy work schedule. The instructor (Shlomy) was a solid teacher and always available via Slack/Screenhero to help with any issues on the homework assignments.   Before this course I had done some coding before in R, MatLab, and more research focused coding programs. I took this course because now I manage the development of a node.js application and wanted to understand how the product I manag...
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  • Sarah Kaplan
    K-12 Teacher • Graduate • Bootcamp Prep • Boston
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    Apr 08, 2018
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    Great course with fantastic instructors! Excellent prep for applying to bootcamp.

    This was a fantastic class. I’m a high school teacher with zero coding experience. I spent a few weeks trying to learn to code on my own through various free online resources and then I found out about First Step Coding. I was initially skeptical about paying for the class, thinking I could learn Javascript on my own for free, but I am so glad I took this course! The instructors are great teachers who are very invested in supporting students (they even offer office hours via v...

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  • Arthur Hovanesian
    Arthur Hovanesian
    Teacher • Student • Bootcamp Prep • San Francisco
    Feb 22, 2018
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    Best decision I made all year

    I wrote my first line of code ever about 3 months ago on the first day of class; last week, I got accepted into Hack Reactor, one of the top coding bootcamps in San Francisco. That says a lot about First Step's bootcamp prep program, if I can go from zero to not just code literate, but ready for an intensive bootcamp experience in just 8 weeks. My classmates included people trying to quit their jobs and transition into a tech job (me--high school teacher for 4 years) as well as people who ...
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  • Peggy
    Peggy
    Recruitment Director • Student • Online
    Dec 15, 2017
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    Fun course with easy to understand content reinforced by practice and teacher support

    The course was really great. I wanted to see if coding would be a good fit for me. The course content included demonstrations followed by practice which made it easier to internalize the content. Plus there were office hours during the course and open access to teachers even after the course was over.  The teacher was supportive, easy to follow, and really funny too. And they offered office hours outside of class time. It was a really good introduction to coding. I’m so glad I took the cou...

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  • Justin M
    Justin M
    Website Manager • Graduate • Bootcamp Prep • San Francisco
    Sep 20, 2017
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    One of the best decisions I've ever made

    There is so much to praise about this school. The teachers at First Step Coding are excellent. All the students there are passionate to learn. My core teacher, Tate Thurston, always showed up to class with a big smile on his face and never hesitated to shared his joy for computer programming. He is very knowledgeable and helped me become code literate in one month. Not only did I get all my technical questions answered, Tate helped me become a better student and...
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    Calli Rothberg of First Step Coding

    Student Success Manager

    Dec 18, 2017

    Thanks Justin! Congrats again on attending Rithm School, we knew you could do it!
  • Logan McBride
    Logan McBride
    Bootcamp Prep • New York City
    Sep 15, 2017
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    Well worth it!

    This course is the perfect introduction to the basics of coding languages, providing the solid foundation and good habits that will ensure you are ahead of the game when applying to Bootcamps or just learning more for a technical role. I was very happy to meet other like-minded students in the course and the instructors take the time to make sure that you understand the concepts, mentor you and help find your path. Definately worth the money!!!

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    Calli Rothberg of First Step Coding

    Student Success Manager

    Dec 18, 2017

    Thanks Logan! Congrats on attending Hack Reactor, we hope you're loving it so far!
  • Erica
    Product Marketing Manager • Graduate • Bootcamp Prep • New York City
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    Sep 20, 2017
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    Fun and Rewarding Experience - highly recommended!

    I had been contemplating a career change from business to software development for a while. Before committing to a full-time bootcamp, I wanted to make sure that I would enjoy coding as a full-time job. FSC's twice-weekly evening classes fit into my schedule and needs perfectly.   I had a blast in class! I loved that the majority of time was spent pair-programming. Coding is hard, so being able to work with anoth...
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    Calli Rothberg of First Step Coding

    Student Success Manager

    Dec 18, 2017

    Thanks Erica! We're so proud of you for getting accepted at Flatiron School in NYC! Can't wait to see where your training takes you.
  • Yang Zhou
    Yang Zhou
    student • Bootcamp Prep • Boston
    Sep 14, 2017
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    I highly recommend it to anyone looking for professional coding organization and a everlasting mentorship

    I took the course with Kurt in Boston starting in August and from my perspective First Step Coding (FSC) is a very rewarding experience. What sets FSC aside above other coding prep courses is its instructor team and encouraging environment. All of the instructors have Coding related degrees and tremendous industry background. This definitely helps because they just simply know what is going on while writing those codes. Also, they could answer your questions from a professional view such a...

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  • Spencer
    Spencer
    Graphic Designer • Student • Bootcamp Prep • San Francisco
    Dec 19, 2018
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    Great Intro to Coding!

    I'm currently in the Bootcamp prep section of First Step Coding and I couldn't be happier with my experience so far.  If you're looking to prepare yourself for a coding boot camp or just hoping to test the waters, I can't recommend First Step enough.  The teachers are very helpful and the course content covers way more than I could have learned on my own within the same period of time.  I personally think its well worth the investment! 

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  • Teresa
    Teresa
    Commercial Loan Underwriter • Graduate • Bootcamp Prep • Online
    Dec 07, 2017
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    Fun and Interesting Class

    I completed the 4-week online course, Intro to Coding. I am considering changing careers from finance to tech, and this class has inspired me to continue learning coding. I have taken programming classes in the past, but forgot a lot of it since college. This was a perfect refresher, plus I learned more than I was expecting to. The online class definitely requires a lot of time, especially if you also work full time, but if you do all the homework, it helps a lot during class. The in...

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  • James
    James
    Graduate • Bootcamp Prep • New York City
    Dec 15, 2017
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    Great Course!

    I took this course in June 2017, and it was the perfect introduction to coding. 

    My instructor Kurt explained the fundamentals clearly and was always available before and after class to provide extra help. 

    My favorite part about this class is that it focused less on syntax and more on the problem solving approach needed to start tackling coding problems. I also enjoyed the emphasis they put on pair programming. This was definitely a skill that carried over to my bootca...

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    Calli Rothberg of First Step Coding

    Student Success Manager

    Dec 18, 2017

    Thanks James! Congrats on graduating from Fullstack Academy this Winter, we're excited to see what you do next!

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Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated October 21, 2020
Sarah Kaplan was a high school English teacher for 6 years before realizing that she was excited about the way technology could support education and wanted to transition into a more logical, problem-solving role. But because she was a beginner, Sarah didn t dive immediately into a coding bootcamp ; instead, Sarah chose to attend First Step Coding s part-time 8-week, Bootcamp Prep course to jumpstart her learning and prepare for the Rithm School application. Find out what Sarah ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated September 28, 2017
Need a rundown of everything that happened in the coding bootcamp industry this September? You’re in luck! We’ve collected all the most important news in this blog post and podcast. This month, we kept up with the status of the bootcamp industry, learned about how bootcamps are thriving in smaller markets, and explored different ways to pay for bootcamp. Plus, we added 7 new schools from around the world to the Course Report school directory! Read below or listen ...

First Step Coding Alumni Reviews Summary

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5.0
Job Assistance
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FAQs

How much does First Step Coding cost?

First Step Coding costs around $1,999. On the lower end, some First Step Coding courses like Introduction to Coding in JavaScript cost $999.

What courses does First Step Coding teach?

First Step Coding offers courses like Bootcamp Prep, Introduction to Coding in JavaScript.

Where does First Step Coding have campuses?

First Step Coding has in-person campuses in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, and Silicon Valley. First Step Coding also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is First Step Coding worth it?

First Step Coding hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 56 First Step Coding alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed First Step Coding on Course Report - you should start there!

Is First Step Coding legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 56 First Step Coding alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed First Step Coding and rate their overall experience a 5.0 out of 5.

Does First Step Coding offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like First Step Coding 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 First Step Coding reviews?

You can read 56 reviews of First Step Coding on Course Report! First Step Coding alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed First Step Coding and rate their overall experience a 5.0 out of 5.

Is First Step Coding accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. First Step Coding doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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