Ironhack Reviews
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Eduardo Verified via LinkedIn
Ironhack review
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Many times in life, we have the pleasure of coming across an opportunity to change our lives completely. Less than a year ago, I had just arrived in Miami with only one certainty. Despite my interest in the field, I have neither the skills nor the knowledge to pursue a career in tech. Through the influence of my dearest friend, I build up the courage to start a UX/UI Design Bootcamp at Ironhack.
In January of 2021, I began my journey in an intense boot camp, with the most creative and passionate students and teachers I had ever met. Suddenly, something that seemed impossible, started becoming true. I was understanding, practicing, and becoming well versed in the best design practices and tools. All of this was thanks to the incredible staff and program that the school offers.
There are many forms of indoctrination, different practices, millions of schools, but Ironhack creates an environment of accelerated learning beyond comparison. In addition, the school offers impeccable support in career services. In my 9th week at the Ironhack, I was offered a job as a UX/UI Designer and was able to position myself, thanks to the support of Daniel Brito, my career coach.
In a nutshell, Ironhack is the perfect place for everyone and anyone, who desires to start a career in tech. I had an amazing experience and in short, time have already started seeing the benefits of my time invested in the course. Ironhack showed me that my only certainty was a fallacy. -
Xavier Bergeron Verified via LinkedIn
Best decision of my life with 10+ years previous coding experience. Career services ROCK!
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I graduated from Ironhack Miami's full-time web development bootcamp this March and I can't recommend it enough.
I was very hesitant at first to join any sort of bootcamp. I looked into it a few years ago and compared them all. I weighed pros and cons and in the end always thought I could make it without the help of a bootcamp so I just waited and pretended that I would start the job search eventually but two years later I was still unemployed.
I got an email from OfferUp announcing their partnership with Ironhack and it piqued my interest. I gave it a shot and won a partial scholarship which was enough to offset the interest fees from the loan. I was also able to get approved for the loan by one of their financing partners despite having a very poor credit score and high credit utilization which was a blessing!
As the title of my review says, I had already been programming since I was a teenager. I've worked on several multiplayer game mods and even created games, programs and websites of my own. Being self-taught is great! There was one big drawback however; I could not find a job. My resume was awful, I did not know how to network nor the true importance of networking. I had no clue how to sell myself or how to talk to recruiters.
It was obvious to me that joining a bootcamp would not make me gain any significant technical skills considering my extensive background. I already had a fair understanding of the material being taught and could have brushed up those skills within a week or two. So why did I join Ironhack? Simply for the one and only Daniel Brito from Ironhack's Career services. Throughout the bootcamp, I was able to schedule one-on-one meetings with him in order to discuss my career goals as well as get advice on how to approach certain companies and very good interview preparation help. I always had so many questions prepared for him yet I only needed to ask him one question and he would predict my next 2-3 questions and answer them in advance. He really knows his stuff!
As soon as Brito walked us through updating our LinkedIn profiles, I was assaulted by recruiters left and right and didn't know what to do. He pointed me in the right direction, told me what to watch out for and what to expect. He gave me the confidence that I needed to aim high and shoot for the positions I didn't see myself achieving for another 5 years. Thanks to his guidance, I landed a job two weeks before graduating as a DevOps engineer for an amazing company who works with what is in my opinion the best tech stack you can have in 2021.
Compared to other bootcamps that say you don't pay until you get hired (or worse, the ones that take a percentage of your salary!) Ironhack was the only clear viable choice for me. I knew full well going into it that I was there for Brito first and foremost and to make great connections second. I've created some relationships that I hope to carry with me for life not only with fellow students but with my teacher Niko as well. I can't say enough about the teacher I had. Honestly I have never seen a teacher so passionate when it comes to his student's success. Most teachers would traditionally stop and go MIA as soon as the clock turns over or your time in the bootcamp is up, but not at Ironhack. Niko and I actually started a passion project together which is aimed at helping students stay in touch and keep learning and connecting with others even post-graduation. I think that speaks for itself in the amount of care that goes into your learning experience. You'll never feel like you're just a number on a spreadsheet that needs to get a grade.
If you are in the same situation I was four months ago meaning you are passionate about code, are self taught and have been struggling to enter the professional world or are simply afraid of the financial burden of having to take out a loan, take it from me. I went from earning 16k/year from self-employment income to now earning six figures doing the job I've been dreaming about ever since I was a teenager. I'll be receiving my first paycheck two days from now and I still can't believe it. All it took was one small leap of faith and trusting reviews from this very same website that I'm writing on right now to completely change my life not just in this moment but for the rest of it. -
Robert Verified via LinkedIn
Freelance Designer
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I had an amazing experience going with Ironhack. I enrolled in their part-time cohort and was one of the first classes they had that went full digital. It was challenging at first going in to a full digital course load, but they staff made every effort to help us. I made incredible connections with both instructors and classmates that I will continue to cherish and maintain. Ironhack is not just a bootcamp, it's also a community and that's something that's hard to come by all on your own. Also keep in mind, this is an intensive bootcamp; so be prepared to really work and manage your time. That being said, the instructors will do everything they can to help you and make your experience a positive one. The career services is also what really got me join, Brito knows his stuff, so really listen to him! One last thing, always go to the meetups they offer and get involved with the community, it'll help immensely when the time comes to job hunt. -
Daniel Perez Verified via LinkedIn
IronHack is the BEST!
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I can’t say enough good things about Ironhack! One of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. I was a Graphic Designer for 10 years and decided to take the plunge at going back to school for UX/UI Design.
Coming from a long design background, certain things were familiar to me but the things that weren’t Ironhack did an excellent job at teaching. Their curriculum portal is accessible at any time, it has a combination of text, videos, images, and is filled with useful links and resources. They have an amazing teaching staff and administration. One of the things that really won me over about Ironhack was that almost every employee has completed an Ironhack bootcamp. They have been where you are and they show it! My two main teachers were great! But I feel like the real added touch was the combination of a teacher and teacher’s assistant. Sometimes there isn’t enough time for one on ones with everyone and the teacher, and the assistant usually helps facilitate that. I have to give a huge shout out to my teacher’s assistant for my course, Jade McVay.
This part of my review is split because my case is unique. My course, halfway through the second part was during the COVID quarantine madness. Now everyone has implemented systems that work for remote and things have gotten smoother. But at the time in March there were a lot of uncertainties and questions. But without a doubt and missing a beat Ironhack answered the call and things continued rather smoothly in virtual. It left me very impressed!
When it came to career services, I think it is by far Ironhack Miami’s strongest asset. Their career coach Daniel Brito is the Godfather of Miami Tech! His determination to get you hired, get you going, motivated and more is unmatched. I’ve never seen a school care so much about your well being POST graduation. In my case it took 6 months for me to get employed. COVID played a huge factor in my case. However, even with new graduating classes after mine, Brito did not give up on me! He made sure I had the tools I needed, the tips and tricks, and was the personal bridge to new network connections. Huge thanks to Brito and Lisa Nuessle. -
Xavi Batiste Verified via LinkedIn
UX/UI partial-timebootcamp
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My experience in Ironhack UX/UI bootcamp was in general, a very good experience, taking into account that the course started with the country lockdown, so the school had to adapt to the situation. We were told that the course would be online, until the government allowed to assist to the school.
The school offered us a discount and 15 day trial in case we did not like the online modus, so we could take the course later or just ask for a refund. I finally decided to remain in the course, which was finally online until my graduation.
Even we could not enjoy the campus experience, we had a really nice companionship between all the students and teachers. Probably this was easily done as our teachers always tried to do some games and activities to know each other.
On the learning part, I do not come from a design background, but I were able to learn a lot as the method that my teacher used was to do 7 projects, while the first one could be considered as easy and the last one, a full project.
On each project, we learned some skills and applied them to the project, while on the following project, we used the skills learned and other learned on the current project.
I have to say that with what I learned, I am fully into UX researcher more than UI design, I miss some UI practice, but as the course is short and intensive, not everything can be done. In overall, the content was good. -
Alex Chivescu Verified via LinkedIn
Fantastic coding bootcamp
Teaches you all the essentials of full stack web development. Very fast-paced, so be sure to do the pre-work and take time to review lecture materials in advance of class. -
Luana Souza Verified via LinkedIn
UX/UI Designer Bootcamp
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Starting the UX / UI Designer Bootcamp was a great decision in 2020 when I needed to migrate from a career.
Like a lot of support from before enrollment until after completing the course.
The classes were with two teachers. In the morning I had the content and in the afternoon I carried out the projects. The project briefing was given on Monday and I presented the final project on Friday. Then I received feedback. During the week there was a lot of support from teachers and meetings to answer questions. I had Figma classes and even meetings with people who already worked in the area to give tips.
In addition to UX and UI, I also took classes in HTML and CSS that are important for several companies.
Upon completion of the course, I had career week. In the week of the carrier, I learned how to assemble the curriculum well, how to fix LinkedIn, how to prepare for interviews, and more.
In general, I had an excellent experience with Ironhack and I highly recommend this course. But of course, it is always good to think and research a lot before investing in a Bootcamp like this. I believe that if you are sure you want to work with this UX / UI Design course is a great choice. -
Dardannya Verified via LinkedIn
Best decision
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Prior to Ironhack I had been studying Business Administration and was getting ready to pursue that as a career. I had a sudden change of heart after some realizations and decided to pursue programming instead. The reviews for Ironhack looked amazing and so that was where I decided to enroll in October 2020. I do not regret my decision at all! The staff are all incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. The whole program takes you right from a very beginner level right up to being ready to apply and start your career as a developer! The projects really encourage you to take control yourself while still having support when you truly get stuck. They are also great as it gives you a real insight into what its like working as a developer and collaborating with your team. 10/10 would recommend kick starting your career with Ironhack! -
Diego Verified via LinkedIn
UI/UX Design
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If you're really thinking about making a pivot or even full on switch in careers I highly suggest Ironhack. My instructor Daveed and TA David were two of the greatest guys i've ever met and i'm sad it was just virtual. If you want to go to a bootcamp where you're going to have people care twice as much as you do about your success go to ironhack. You will be pushed but boy when you look back at the end the growth is truly remarkable. I went from having minor baseline knowledge of 1 adobe product (illustrator) and have finished securing a full time role as a product designer. Without Ironhack I would have not made it here, please if you're debating where to go its a no brainer, for real. -
ikkbb Verified via GitHub
not worth the money - Data Analytics
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Experience:
The teacher and the TAs (teacher assistants) are nice but most of the class material is just readout loud without added extra. Ironhack itself is very unorganized, the communication with the Portuguese team was very difficult and we constantly received misleading information, or in my case, I got ignored once we signed the contract. I received a wrong statement and after 4 months still, no answer even though I followed-up in writing.
The course:
heavily focused on Python, we only had 1 week-worth of SQL from zero to advanced. Please be aware that SQL will be needed to get a job and the Python skill you learn is basically rushing through different functions day-by-day with little space to practice.
The homework (Labs) are confusing, we constantly had to ask the TAs to explain what the questions meant.
Sometimes it seems like someone translated text to English from another language with google translate without checking the outcome.
Overall:
Overpriced and not well structured. The curriculum needs to be re-designed and the (professional) quality of the teachers are rather low.
both the teachers and teacher assistants are very nice people, the vibes are good but this won't make up for your time and money spent.
I hope that Ironhack can improve the quality of their courses because the idea itself is fantastic but not executed professionally. -
Andrei Alvarez Verified via LinkedIn
100% recommended!
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I did Ironhack Part-Time Web Development Bootcamp on the Miami campus. The most important skill I gained with Ironhack was learning to study, learning how to update yourself every day. The Ironhack staff is super friendly, well prepared, and always attentive to help you. Their career services are spectacular because they teach you how to share your growth process with others, and so you end up working for a tech company. For students who don't have a programming background, my advice is to study the prework thoroughly. Delve into each technology if you have time because after starting the course, there are a lot more materials you need to see. The key to learning is to practice as much as you can, so take extra time to code and do the labs. Don't let a day go by without learning something new, doing a kata, or reading an article on Medium about how to improve the performance of your software. Consume technology at all times, and tech will know how to reward you. Thanks, Ironhack!!! -
Nick Verified via LinkedIn
Satisfied!
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Even during the pandemic I feel I got one of the best remote learning experiences possible. From the constant Teaching Assistant Support to the class times it was very well organized. I feel I definitely was able to strengthen my skills with JavaScript and HTML much more through this bootcamp than I could have in a year of trying to work independently. The Ironhack staff was always understanding and flexible which is what I enjoyed most, they we're always available and welcoming through Slack! While it was all through zoom the experience was definitely time well spent, I gained more knowledge and resources in these 6 months through Ironhack that I couldn't have found anywhere else. -
Miguel García Melgar Verified via LinkedIn
Instructors saved it
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The course was overall worth it til Covid arrived. It was then that discussing so with the Lead Teacher we all found out that the study materials were horribly superficial and insufficient. There was a lot of statistical knowledge that was taken from granted, it was not present in the study material, nor the pre-work, neither tested before accepting us as students.
It was Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants, who working after-hours for improving materials and attend students issues, that the course would deserve a fair pass.
I consider Job Assistance has been ineffective. As the couldn't organize a job fair, they promised us from 3 to 5 job interviews by September. It's November and hasn't got any interview referred by Ironhack Career's team. I understand the job market it's very inactive right now but I managed to get interviewed for 11 different data-related positions so... They're extending the period of time during which they will assist us, but hope they really manage te help soon.
The course was great before Covid, but they were not prepared for going remote and definitely wouldn't have paid 7500€ for a remote version of it as the one we got from March to June. -
Saskia Verified via LinkedIn
UX/UI bootcamp
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The whole experience exceeded my expectations. I initially signed up to do an on-campus course, the pandemic hit and it wasn't possible and Ironhack went online. I had many hesitations of doing it online (the course nor the instructors were prepared for it, I wanted the in-person experience...etc.) however I didn't want to put my life on hold and decided to give it a go and I'm very glad I did.
Ironhack went above and beyond to make the experience as best as it could be for us. Our teach, Nevan, and the teacher assistant, Helena, were patient (they also were thrown into a remote setting), optimistic and always there when we needed. Everyone in our cohort felt very supported.
Regarding the curriculum, it's (as you expect) intense and you learn a lot quickly, but that's what you bought into. The standard of work improved tremendously from Week 1 to Week 9 for all in our class and I felt really proud of everyone's progress.
In terms of job assistance - we had a really difficult situation as the job market was pretty much frozen, due to the pandemic, when we finished so opportunities were few and very far between. And, I have to say, this is the only thing that Ironhack did badly: the career stuff. We had a career week at the end which was badly structured and badly communicated. I had 100% attendance throughout the course and I only came to one and a half days in the career week as it was so chaotic - wasn't worth it. The support after finishing was there but slow. After 2 and a half months I started hearing something from them with recommendations etc., but it was after a lot of communication on my side asking for it.
Having said that with the career element of Ironhack being a let down, I have since found a really nice UX job (not found through the career services) which was only possible due to the learning from Ironhack.
All in all, the teaching of the course content was the best it could have been, the support during the course was brilliant, the career services need some work. Would I recommend? Absolutely! I have a job I love now, changed career etc., and it worked :) -
Michael Verified via LinkedIn
Product Designer
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I could not be more impressed with my experience at Ironhack. Where do I start?
When I discovered the UX field I knew that I would be a perfect fit, however, I also knew I needed proper guidance when making the career change. Ironhack provided me with more than enough guidance and resources to accomplish my goal of landing a job and making a complete career change.
This program is called a 'bootcamp' for a reason. It is tough and intense. You are learning A LOT each day through lectures and (mostly) project work. However, the instructors are there for you at all times to answer any questions and offer you the proper guidance. The instructors I had were VERY knowledgable about the UX process and best practices, and they were always so patient with those who needed extra time to fully understand the concepts. I never felt intimidated or scared to approach them with any questions or concerns that I had. They created a very inspiring and encouraging classroom environment. Following the examples of our instructors, all of my fellow classmates were always willing to help each other out and pick each other up. By the end of the bootcamp, we had all gotten pretty close and it was honestly hard to say goodbye.
Another part of the program I really benefitted from was their Career Services. Brito (the Ironhack Outcomes Manager) is an absolute job and networking guru! Something I really liked about this part was their honesty. They made it clear that if you want to land a job out of this program, then you need to be the one doing the networking and applying. So many bootcamps out there promise that they will hand you a job right out of the program, which is total BS. But Ironhack's approach is to teach you the best methods of networking, applying, interviewing, and setting up your LinkedIn. Rather than catching a fish for you, they teach you how to fish.
I was able to land a really good Product Design job within a month of graduating. However, landing a job takes some people longer than others. I can honestly say that this program changed my life for the better. I was working in farms and restaurants prior to this, barely getting by on my hourly pay, and now I have landed a permanent role with a great salary and benefits. I am forever grateful for Ironhack and owe them so much.
Last but not least I do want to say: this program isn't a walk in the park. It is a lot of work and very stressful at times, but this just means that you will be learning a lot of information. Any program worth doing will challenge you to become better. If you are serious about switching to a UX career, I would %100 recommend Ironhack!!! -
Felipe Dangelo Verified via LinkedIn
Iron Hack Sao Paulo
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(Por favor copie e cole no google tradutor se você é um futuro estudante e esta pesquisando sobre qual escola ir) Covid 19, lost my Grandpa ( he passed away), lost two businesses, went completely bank corrupt, and decided to sign up for the boot camp because was always one of my dreams and I used to be a very big Fã of iron hack. The boot camp for its self was perfect, a lot of things happened in my personal life in the middle and they were very supportive. But in the end, they are lacking in their customer service for their older students, they claim to have a slack Channel but they don't answer you there, they promise a T-shirt for everyone, which is very SIMPLE, and until today we got nothing, as I also need to review some of the classes that I had because they said that each class was being recorded (on zoom) and in fact was, but they won't answer you back when you need, I already sent two emails and yes they read it already ( i have a tool that shows that), but nothing, it's so frustrating because I still need to finish my portfolio to start looking for jobs, but before I wanna see a few things that I forgot, BUT they don't answer, come on guys, for a really expansive Bootcamp and a school like you guys, you guys will really fail with me because of a simple email?I even referred you guys to a friend in Portugal, and yes he joined you guys because of me. It's really frustrating. Hope this can help you guys before you signing up. It's so sad to see how you guys really get me, got my money, and left alone in the middle of a pandemic, and yes, why I say that? Because you guys promise me that everything was going to be okay, and it's not! I just need the link for the recording class, that's it! I Paid for that, that's why I think it’s the minimum thing that I could get back from you guys. -
Ozzie Verified via LinkedIn
UX/UI Design Part-Time | Miami
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A truly amazing experience, to be honest. I was part of the Part-Time UX Design course for 6 months, and I cannot really describe how much I enjoyed the process. For me, it was life-changing. I came into class with minimal background in design and walked out the door with a wide range of skillsets (from UX Research, Desing Thinking, UI Design software technical skills to even project management and communication, etc.). The Ironhack Miami classroom environment is beautiful, and its location is a jewel (in the heart of Brickell).
But the real value of Ironhack Miami resides in its people and staff. The social interactions, professional network, and friends that you are going to make there are gold. I cannot thank enough to my design instructors Snezana, Juno, and Jade. Big THANKS also to Brito, the Digital Talent & Business Development Manager, for his constant support and advice after graduation in the Job Hunt process.
All I can say is that a year ago, I was frustrated in a job with no growth, no passion, no recognition for my efforts, and today I am moving into a full-time UI Design role in a big company in the middle of a pandemic with a tough job market. Still cannot believe it, my life is about to change, and Ironhack was definitely the trigger.
THANK SO MUCH!!!
Personal advises:
- If you can, create a little design foundation by learning before joining the course (Youtube, etc.). This will make you stand out
- PLEASE never stop learning, during, and even after the course. Be curious and try to learn as much as you can by yourself. Just the course is not going to make you land the job or a pro. You need to have the drive and passion for it (this is were most of the people fail after the course, in my opinion)
- Participate in meetups and reach out to the community for help if necessary, do not be afraid -
Emmanuel Solano Verified via LinkedIn
Web Development Bootcamp
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Fast paced and immersive course. You eat and breath code.
Ok, lets start with the *Pros:
-The fastest way to really learn the basics for web development.
-Very effective way to switch career and land a job as a developer.
-You will meet super interesting people.
*Cons:
-People with really 0 experience could find this Bootcamp a little challenging. (I highly recommend to previously take some courses in Free Code Camp, Codecademy, Udemy, etc. to really take advantage of the program and teachers)
-You have to be commited with the Bootcamp AND NOTHING ELSE MORE for about 2 months. -
Chaba Josa Verified via LinkedIn
Best decision I ever made
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I got into coding because I thought automating the boring stuff with Python would help my social media manager duties, which it sure did, but this wasn't the only thing that happened while learning the basics of code. I found there was a whole world a didn't know about, a world where you can build anything with unlimited materials. Right then and there, I knew programming was going to be huge for me, so I started looking for coding schools, and as soon as I found Ironhack it just clicked. In just 9 weeks, I would learn in-demand job skills and have a shot at becoming a software developer? To be honest, at first, it sounded a little too good to be true, but I'm here to tell you it very much is. Ironhack was the one thing that truly helped find my passion for coding through raw knowledge, teamwork, and camaraderie. If I had to do a million times over, I would do it without blinking. Shoutout to the most awesome instructors and TAs in the world: Niko Tzikas, Juan Grajales, and Stefan Culafic (AKA Spuderman). -
Marcia Furtado Verified via LinkedIn
Ironhack Berlin
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I did the bootcamp for Web Development on March/20. It was at the beginning at the corona crises, and the school had to prepare the whole program to be offered remotely, so mine was the first remote class. I was really impressed by the quality of it, since they had to put it together basically within one week, so it wouldn't affect the schedule. The staff was always great, I really loved the teacher, and the assistants were there for us even in late hours, which they didn't had to. I start programming nothing, and throughout the bootcamp, I build a game, a website, and an app in React. It was a really great experience and a big step changing careers for me. I also learned a lot throughout the career week. The only negative side, from my point of view, was the job fair. Since we couldn't do it in person, it was online, and I felt like the companies that were interviewing us didn't know our levels, or what the course was about. Some were asking for very skilled people, others for free lancers, and I understood that they would offer positions as Junior Developers, related to what we learned, and it wasn't the case. Other than that, our coach really showed prepared, and brought relevant knowledge when it comes to preparing ourselves for the interviews , and how to apply for jobs, how to make our CVS and Linkedin page interesting for recruiters, and so forth .
All in all, it was a great experience and I'm super happy I did it at Ironhack. I'm really satisfied and I will definitely recommend it to anyone that ask me how was it.
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Michael Rehnert Verified via LinkedIn
Getting Your Money's Worth
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It's not a walk in the park, let me make that clear. If I had to sum it up, and I know it sounds cliche, but you get out of it what you put into it. And I know some of you are like, well I paid the tuition money. No, that's not what I mean. The money is beside the point.
Whether you want to invest that money in yourself or waste it is up to you, and you'll decide that in nine short weeks. To sum it all up, Ironhack is totally worth the money, effort, and stress. If you want a coding bootcamp that will match your best efforts step for step, you can stop searching now-- Ironhack is your golden ticket to the good life.
Just don't expect to have your hand held all the way. That's not to say the instructor cadre isn't awesome. They are beyond amazing, and so is the career advisor. But they are there to catch you if you fall - - you have to do the walking.
Ask questions, stay hungry, stay motivated, and you'll never regret this decision. -
Carlos Cesar Valle Rebaza Verified via LinkedIn
Frontend Web Developer
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I'm very happy I joined Ironhack during COVID-19 pandemic. I think I used my time wisely learning a new skill and diving into programing and coding. I won't lie: it is not easy. You never stop learning new concepts and it never stops. If you don't come from a computer science background (mine is Liberal Arts, Design and Poetry) you are going to have to walk the extra mile to level up. My weekends were the time to study and practice again what I've learnt during the week. Also, we had amazing teachers always ready to help me out. One teacher assistant an hour before class starts to answer questions and a second one an hour after. After this experience I can only say this: you won't be afraid of learning anything in life. If you push, don't let yourself down and keep on going you will find this experience gratifying. I would recommend to take Javascript online classes before starting at Ironhack. It would make things easier to focus on Canvas, React and Node, the hardest part of the bootcamp. -
Andrew Verified via LinkedIn
Web Dev, Miami
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Overall, I'm very happy I decided to join Ironhack. I had been doing "self-education" on and off for a few years prior to joining, and Ironhack really helped to bring everything together for me. Instead of having bits and pieces of unrelated knowledge, Ironhack helped me to gain a coherent understanding of web development. The instructors were great, and I learned a lot. It's a significant financial investment, but I think it's well worth it. -
Daniel Verified via LinkedIn
Web Development
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As a current senior student studying computer science at a top university, I can truly say that attending Ironhack was the best decision I made this summer. I have learned way more in 9 weeks than I have learned pursing a four year degree. Yes, I have learned a lot of new technical skills but the best thing that got from Ironhack is the community of grads, that has no value. During careers week you will learn that sometimes it is not about what you know but about who you know and that is definitely important when job hunting. My experience with Ironhack was great and it has helped me in growing my passion for technology . -
Matthew Manzo Verified via LinkedIn
Most Incredible Experience!
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As someone who didn't previously have a technical background, I wanted to find a school that would not only greatly improve my web development skills, but provide me with a network and framework for career support after the program as well.
A few highlights below -
The overall teaching and curriculum is exceptional. The instructors and TA's are amazing at taking foreign concepts and simplifying them and making them MUCH easier to understand. They're so supportive and encouraging every step of the way, and I'm as thankful as can be that they re-ignited my enjoyment and passion towards being a lifelong learner. I learned more in 9 weeks than I could've ever imagined, building awesome projects that may have once seemed impossible to do.
The career guidance and support that you receive during and especially AFTER the program is equally impressive and exceptional. The program is so structured and geared towards innovative and unique job hunting methods that most aren't even aware of. Brito (the outcomes manager) is there for you every step of the way and is the most selfless person you'll ever meet, gearing his efforts towards seeing his students - past, present and future - succeed.
The educational benefits and career opportunities that are brought by following the guidance of those at Ironhack are invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend Ironhack and want to extend my sincerest appreciation, gratitude and thank you's to all those associated with the bootcamp. -
Delu Verified via LinkedIn
UX/UI Designer
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The overall experience at Ironhack was amazing!! I feel so much more confident in my skills and knowledge at the end of these 10 weeks compared to when I first started. I was concerned that I would struggle with the course since it was all online due to COVID-19, but the classroom environment helped me keep focus and the instructor was very much involved. Learned so much about UX process and UI tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, Invision, etc, but most importantly I learned to be resourceful. -
Hanna Verified via LinkedIn
Ironhack, Miami
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When I decided to change my carrier, one of the hardest things was to find a right school. To be honest I’ve never thought about Ironhack , because I live in Dallas, TX and that’s why I was thinking to find something locally. When I started to look for a bootcamp, many offers were listed but all of them had very mixed reviews, then I heard about Ironhack from friend of mine who had recently graduated and already found a job I’m so glad I’ve decided to go to Ironhack and very proud I have accomplished it. The bootcamp is intensive, very fast paced, but the curriculum is really good, instructors are extremely patient and dedicated. -
Andy Verified via LinkedIn
Intense Web Development Bootcamp
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When I started to look for a bootcamp, many offers were listed. I got interested by Ironhack thanks to the languages and framework they are teaching. After the intensive 9 weeks, here is my review.
From the moment I signed up, I was pleased. The pre-work due before the start of the bootcamp was already giving a lot of informations, techniques and projects. The online content was very clear, well organised and really motivating. When the bootcamp started, we quickly came back on the pre-work, just to be sure we had all the basic notions. After the first week, everything went fast, there was a lot to cover, and we all managed to learn it and to use it for our projects.
One specificity from Ironhack is the Career Week. It is a week where graduated students get to know how to apply, how things can be negotiated, the do's and don'ts during an interview. It might seems light but it was not. The Career Week actually starts during the pre-work. You get to think about your values, your goals. Throughout the bootcamp, you will have some exercice to prepare for the Career Week itself.
I do not regret choosing Ironhack. Their teachers, assistants and coaches are very friendly and very patient. I would totally recommend a bootcamp with them. -
James Verified via LinkedIn
Mr
A fast paced efficient bootcamp, that teaches you a vast range of technologies in a very short span of time. -
Pepe Verified via LinkedIn
Great experience as expected :)
Excellent choice to get introduced into Data Analytics. It's been only 4 weeks and the progress is exponential. I would recommend the bootcamp not only if you want to change your career path towards Data Analytics but also to acquire some hard skills use data in other roles / industries. -
Alberto Ibarra Verified via GitHub
Data Analytics Bootcamp at Ironhack Mexico
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I wanted to make a career change for a while, but I did not know where to begin, I had the opportunity to dedicate 9 weeks to myself to learn something new with a deep level to make it professionally, that was what Ironhack did to my career in that short amount of time, I not only learned the foundations, but let me use that new knowledge into something real, all the time learning by doing, coding 8 to 12 hours per day, and solving any doubt as fast as it gets, but also learning how to solve that doubts by myself. After the course, the career services had followed my progress to find a new job, and even some times that job takes some time to happen, they have been with me the all way long, with tips, job offers, one-on-one advisory, group advisory, career fairs events, and all the necessary to find a new job in the tech industry. I'm very glad to have the opportunity to do this program, and I am absolutely convinced that this was my first strong step in my new career as a Data Analyst / Data Scientist / Data Engineer -
Lars Hansen Verified via LinkedIn
Student and later help teacher
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My experience as a student and later help teacher in Ironhack was nothing short of amazing. As an added bonus, the beer is both cheaper than it was in Oslo (where I'm from) and better, and you get to share that beer with people that - even though you only study with them for 2 months - you will remember and know for the rest of your life.
I am writing this review 2 years after finishing my bootcamp. One of the things I remember reading about (which I kind of doubted before starting) was the friendship everyone said you develop with co-participants, and how tight you become as a group.
I was proven wrong. The Ironhack staff of Berlin almost forced us to become good friends! Now now, hear me out. After a first day of introduction games, name games and an already overwhelming amount of work, the participants would go out together and have a drink. And after a hard day's work (and on every Friday!) we would do the same. We had pair-programming everyday during classes and did independent projects in pairs or trios. The work is so intense, and you spend so much time with your peers, that by the time the first week is over, it will feel like you've already known the others for a long time. You end up with a sort of "us against the work"-mentality because of the sheer amount, where you just have to band together to beat the monster that is the Daily Exercise.
I feel that I don't really need to say much about the effectiveness of Ironhack's teaching. I got a job after 1 month. I had zero prior coding skills, or even math skills, just an interest for gaming and technology. Most of my cohort got a job in way less time, many even before the camp ended.
I got to be a help teacher after my bootcamp and can give a few tips, as some of the difficulties students had were similar in the next group.
- Read up and get as good as you can before the bootcamp. I was not particularly well prepared (I would say average to below average skill level), and had to work that much more. Don't do what I did. Don't procrastinate the pre-work. The workload is massive, and "getting back on track" when you start off-track is really, really hard.
- Additionally, go out with the other participants! Get a beer (or ten)! Switch places in the classroom! Say yes to all the outings and beers and lunches and whatnot. Remember that when you're done there, your skill level is only one part of the picture. Your network and friendships are the stuff you actually remember. And practially speaking, I now have multiple contacts within the tech industry from all around the world. So make it a good experience by having fun, and not drowning in the work, and it's a win-win.
- Take some distance. Take at least one day off per week. Don't "use the weekend to get back on track" (you will say this at some point). You will need the time off in the long run, just trust me on that. -
David Colatti Verified via LinkedIn
From Sales to Software Developer in 4 Months
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At first I was in between 2 coding bootcamps in Miami however my friend, that works at Apple as a QA Engineer had told me to look into Ironhack. I never heard of them before, they were not the cheapest but I was not worried about price but I wanted to get the best experience out there.
I did the full time cohort and it has changed my life forever. I was previous cold calling small businesses for a living for about 4 years and I quickly realized that I needed a valued skill that I can build on. I was highly interested in programming so I decided to pursue it full time! It was not easy.. the bootcamp was 400 hours however I put in well around 1000 hours into 9 weeks. It was so worth it! 4 months later, I am writing this but now have a great job position doing what I genuinely feel that I love doing, programming.
The most important skill set I feel that I received the understanding how to learn and that it's okay to feel incapable even though you are completely capable.
The staff was very easy to work with! Sometimes you have your doubts if they are really there for you to help but I understood that is just a way to make you use your brain and learn your self. I also felt some disorganization during enrollment however that was not the case as the admissions manager was actually replaced and they actually were very on top of their game!
When I originally signed up for Ironhack Full Time Web Dev cohort I was very excited for the in person experience but then COVID hit and nobody was prepared. I had my doubts that I would learn anything but Ironhack over exceeded my expectations. It seemed as if they prepared since the beginning! Today, I would choose to do it all over again remotely compared to in person. I feel that I would have more time to code after classes since I am at home compared to making the commute and then later finding time to open my laptop again.
The career week has been outstanding and tons of practical help to back you up with applying and finding your first position! I was fortunate enough to find a job even before the career week started but choose to do it anyways to better understand for future opportunities.
Overall, coming from somebody with 0 technical background, I would highly recommend Ironhack to anybody that asks me. I would say it is NOT for the faint heart but a very lucrative investment for your future and the relationships with the Ironhack family is priceless. I am looking forward to the rest of my life and what is to come, all the credit it due to Ironhack Miami! -
Daphne Verified via LinkedIn
Great curriculum and career services
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I don't think a coding Bootcamp is for people who don't know anything about coding, but the good thing about Ironhack is that they have an admission process to help ensure students admitted into the course have what it takes to succeed, there is also a very extensive pre-work to be completed before the classes start. Other than that, the instructor Niko is extremely patient and dedicated, there were days during project week when he stayed until 11 PM helping students finish their projects. Finally, one of the best services Ironhack provides is the career services, Brito is extremely helpful and puts on a great job fair during career week. I didn't get a job during career fair but I was contacted by 3 of the companies after the job fair, unfortunately, none of them worked out, but it was a great way to start and practice interviewing. It took me 5 months after the Bootcamp ended to find a job, and Brito was there for me throughout that time.
I'm not giving Ironhack 5 stars because although the curriculum is great, the lessons and labs are not very organized and can be very confusing at times, and I felt like there were too many students and not enough teacher assistants and instructors to help everybody equally. -
Gustavo Jordão Verified via LinkedIn
Got a lot more than skills and a job
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Hi everyone,
Recent grad from Ironhack Miami here as a Web Dev. I gotta say that when I read the reviews and joined Ironhack, I didn't know that, much beyond learning actual applicable skills and knowledge, I've been introduced to a new world of possibilities. The Ironhack team went above and beyond to show us real-world techniques, problems and their solutions, and much more. I've been fortunate enough to land a job even before graduating, and recommend this bootcamp for anyone looking for one! -
Markus Verified via GitHub
A social and work oriented bootcamp
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I had an awesome experience during my Ironhack Berlin bootcamp! It was a very social, and oriented towards getting the students a job as a webdeveloper after the course is finished. They have a friendly staff, a nice campus and I felt like they all worked extremely hard to satisfy the students. The course is very intense but this is something I prefer myself as it also nurtures a steep learning curve! -
Dalina Weidinger Verified via GitHub
Web Dev Bootcamp
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Taking part in this Bootcamp was probably the best decision I've made so far. The instructors are extremely skilled and pro-active to help you learn as much as possible. The curriculum is well-structured but it is intense, so be aware that you need to come with full dedication and motivation. Joining Ironhack is not just simply participating in a course, it's joining a community where you will meet friends for life. Would 100% recommend Ironhack to anyone who wants to learn web dev! -
Felipe Rocha Verified via LinkedIn
Best learning experience so far
Amazing experience. Teaching team and staff are really pro-active and helps you on achieving your personal goals. Curriculum in the full-time is intense, not for everyone. -
Shaul Mansour Verified via LinkedIn
Web Development
Great facilities, dedicated and capable instructors and staff -
Mia Verified via LinkedIn
Best decision of my life
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I thought about giving up my life in marketing and switching to web development for a long time, and finding out about bootcamps really solidified that decision for me. After 6 years spent in university, an additional 3-5 years as a student did not seem appealing. However, pure online learning also proved difficult with a fulltime job. Because of this, a bootcamp seemed like the ideal option. I reviewed bootcamps online and talked to several people who had completed several courses. I ended up choosing Ironhack because after going through the application process for several schools, Ironhack seemed like the best fit for my goals.
The entire 9 weeks was very well structured in my opinion. We had an amazing instructor who clearly enjoyed teaching and was very talented at what he did. Our teaching assistants were also exceptionally helpful, and the group dynamic was amazing. It's still hard to believe that at the start of the bootcamp I barely knew anything about HTML and CSS, and at the end of the course I was able to build pretty cool web apps on my own. I fully recommend this course to anyone looking to transition their career – but be aware that it is hard work, and you need to be motivated to go through the tough times and face the unknown.
