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Founded in 2012, Fullstack Academy is a tech bootcamp provider that offers immersive online programs for AI & machine learning, software engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, DevOps, and product management. Many bootcamps offered by Fullstack Academy have flexible scheduling options to allow students to balance career development and other commitments. Fullstack Academy also offers the Grace Hopper Program, a software engineering bootcamp for women and non-binary students, in addition to partnerships with leading universities nationwide.
In the AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp, students will explore practical and theoretical machine learning concepts using real-world tools and graduate with the specialized knowledge needed to apply AI fundamentals in a current role or pursue a new career in the data field.
As part of the Cloud Computing Bootcamp curriculum, students acquire the skills and knowledge to navigate cloud computing complexities, including learning about fundamental concepts and gaining experience with popular platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The Fullstack Academy Software Engineering Immersive is JavaScript-based and covers coding basics, front-end development, back-end development, and more.
Throughout the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, students learn offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills, including Linux, automation, pen testing, bash scripting, Python for security, incident response, digital forensics, and NIST framework. Through bootcamp and additional studying, students will also be prepared for industry-recognized training and certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
In the Data Analytics Bootcamp, students learn data visualizations, data-collection systems, Excel, Python, SQL, and more.
The Product Management Bootcamp curriculum combines hands-on lessons and interactive technology with foundational material, preparing students for every step of their product management career journey. Learn essential skills spanning the product development life cycle, from ideation to performance analysis.
All Fullstack Academy bootcamps include career and job search support to help students land jobs in some of the fast-growing fields. Graduates of Fullstack Academy have been hired by Google, Amazon, Facebook, Fortune 100 firms, startups, and more.
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The best career move I have ever made.
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Before attending Fullstack Academy, I had VERY little knowledge of web development, coding, or javascript. I had recently finished up a degree in Psychology and planned to move ...
In one sentence:
The best career move I have ever made.
In many more sentences:
********* Back Story. You can skip this if you just want to get right to the meat ***********
Before attending Fullstack Academy, I had VERY little knowledge of web development, coding, or javascript. I had recently finished up a degree in Psychology and planned to move further down that career path. But, it just wasn’t the right thing for me, so I started feeling around for other fields that interested me more.
I began taking some online courses to learn HTML and CSS and enjoyed them. It was fun to be able to create something from scratch purely on my own. Then, I started to get into javascript as a way to make my pages a bit more interactive, but quickly realized that trying to teach yourself Javascript or coding in general is a very difficult task. There are so many rules and syntactical nuances to follow that it can become a very frustrating process very quickly. So, I started to look into schooling for web development.
There were several options: I could get a bachelors from a University in Computer Science, but felt that that may be a bit to broad. I could get a web-development certificate from a trade school, but those are for-profit schools and cost far too much. Plus, both of those options take two years to complete, and I didn’t want to take that much time. So, I came across the concept of a coding bootcamp. I loved the idea. It’s fast, it’s intense, and it costs less. So, I began researching schools.
Most bootcamps offer training in Ruby, but very few offered a Fullstack Javascript experience which is what I was looking for. Javascript is taking on a whole new role in the development community with newer front end frameworks and powerful new backend frameworks for Javascript allowing for use of Javascript in the entire stack. Of the few schools that I found with a Javascript focus, Fullstack Academy felt the most professional, comprehensive, and well-structured. So, I went for it. I applied, was contacted, did an interview, and was accepted. Even though I didn’t have prior experience, they could tell that I had a desire and a passion to learn and I was accepted. I’m extremely grateful that they chose to take a chance on me.
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I loved the structure of Fullstack Academy. Before you get to school, you have a one month introductory course to Javascript. This was invaluable for me. I couldn’t have lasted in the bootcamp without putting my full attention into the Foundations work. This brought me up to speed and helped me to be ready for the deep dive that I would get once I got to New York.
The school experience itself was amazing. Full stack is located about 10 seconds from Wall Street in Lower Manhattan. The space that they have got is great. It’s large enough to teach 30-40 students at a time in two groups. The instructors were amazing. David and Nimit are very good at what they do and are extremely helpful and interactive teachers. In addition to them, there are several other instructors and fellows that are there to give lectures and workshops and to answer questions.
**** First 6 weeks of the program *****
A typical day at school went something like this. Show up at about 9:00am and start working on a javascript exercise to get yourself going for the day. The first lecture would begin at 10:00. It would last for about an hour or two and would introduce a new concept for the day. We would then be assigned partners and would spend several hours working on a workshop which applies the concept from the morning lecture. Then, halfway through the day, we would have a mini-lecture which would allow us to discuss issues we were having in the workshop and ask questions. Then we would go back out and finish up the workshop for the next several hours. Then, at the end of the day, we would have a final lecture that would review the concepts from the morning lecture, go over the workshop and the proper way to complete it, and allow us to ask questions and discuss the concepts. (This repetition of concepts and the ability to apply the principles in workshops every day really embedded the knowledge into me rather than just getting theory and lecture all day.) This finished up around 6:00pm. Then, you can leave if you would like to, but I found that many people stayed until 10:00 or 11:00 just working on tutorials or reviewing the workshop, or preparing for the following day.
***** Last 6 weeks of the program *****
The last 6 weeks of the program are devoted to projects. This is where the majority of the learning takes place. You build a personal project and a group project. I found that we would spend upwards of 15 hours per day just working on projects. I learned so much during this phase because I had to take all that I had learned in workshops and lectures and piece it together into one cohesive project. I had to go back and review concepts so that I could implement them in my project. The application of principles in a real life setting is what made this phase so productive and I loved it. The instructors are always available for questions if you run into a road block on your project, but they are very good at helping you assess the problem for yourself and then helping you find the answers to the problem.
Overall, the curriculum and the way that it is taught is very well thought out. The atmosphere was warm and allowed for asking questions and for collaborating with fellow students. It was the perfect intense learning environment. But, I have to say that it was VERY challenging. The rate at which you must learn and acquire concept after concept after concept is unlike anything I have ever done before. It was so much information so fast that my mind hurt at the end of every day. But honestly, I would have expected nothing else. I got exactly what I paid for; a ton of knowledge very quickly.
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So, then the program ended and I got home… Now is the real test of how effective the program was. I am from Utah, so I didn’t move to an area that is as great of a tech hub as San Francisco or New York. Fullstack was still great at helping me to prepare myself for a job by cleaning up my LinkedIn, preparing a resume, helping prepare for interview questions, and so on. They also hooked me up with anyone that they knew in Utah who would be helpful in finding a job.
I have been home from the program for two months now and have been actively looking for a job for about a month of it. Many places told me that they wanted someone with more experience, but all were impressed with the amount that I knew considering that I was so new to the whole development world. But, several companies offered first and even second interviews and offers. I am glad to say that I have now landed a job that is going to be extremely fun and rewarding and pays almost double what I was making just three months ago. I am so happy to have done this program and now that I have a job, I know that it was a good decision and was a great investment. I’m in a field that I love and have an entire career ahead of me to keep learning, but Fullstack was the foundation that I needed. It would have taken me years of self-instruction or other schooling to get where I am now. I’m glad that I did it and I would recommend it to anyone.
How much does Fullstack Academy cost?
Fullstack Academy costs around $14,995. On the lower end, some Fullstack Academy courses like Online Data Analyst Training Accelerator Program cost $0.
What courses does Fullstack Academy teach?
Fullstack Academy offers courses like Fullstack Academy AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp (Part-Time), Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp (Full-Time), Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp (Part-Time), Fullstack Academy Data Analytics Bootcamp (Full-Time) and 8 more.
Where does Fullstack Academy have campuses?
Fullstack Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Fullstack Academy worth it?
Fullstack Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 399 Fullstack Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Fullstack Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Fullstack Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 399 Fullstack Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Fullstack Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.79 out of 5.
Does Fullstack Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Fullstack Academy 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 Fullstack Academy reviews?
You can read 399 reviews of Fullstack Academy on Course Report! Fullstack Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Fullstack Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.79 out of 5.
Is Fullstack Academy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Fullstack Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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