Ironhack

I recently completed the part-time Web Development course, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their skills or technological knowledge base. I had an all-around wonderful learning experience. You don't need to have much computer knowledge going into it, because each class has multiple teaching assistants who will be there to help if you fall behind or are struggling to keep up. My class had 3 exceptional TA's, Manuel, Colby, and Adrian, who constantly were able to provide assistance when I ran into trouble, had bugs, or just got lost. They were always nice, patient, and willing to go the extra mile just to make sure I really understood deeply what we were learning, including coming in extra early on the weekends and spending one on one time with me in front of the whiteboard to go over each aspect of what we were learning in detail. I was really impressed with -and grateful for- each of them. 

I was also very impressed with the professor, Alan. He is an extremely knowledgeable person with a natural aptitude for teaching. Always patient, courteous, and welcoming of questions, feedback and taking time to ask us if we all understood or were running into any problems. What really impressed me most about Alan, is how he would take a little bit of time at the start of each class to go beyond the curriculum and to challenge us with computer science coding challenges, to prepare us to think like computer scientists, and get us ready for the types of questions we would likely see in a coding interview, and explain the different ways to approach the problems, and how to think about them in terms of time complexity or memory management. It was well beyond what I expected from a web development course, and I found these lessons particularly rewarding. Alan has a knack for breaking down complex and abstract concepts into digestible bits and getting the class comfortable enough to try and collectively attempt a solution. *Protip* Always volunteer to try and solve the problems he presents, I noticed the students brave enough to attempt these problems retained information better and walked away with a more solid understanding. If he gives you the marker, get up there and give it your best effort. Go home and research the concepts further. JUST DO IT!  Get a whiteboard, for your house, and write important concepts, objectives, goals, and problem examples from class. This will force your brain to reconcile this new information on a daily basis. You will almost certainly see these types of coding challenges in job interviews, and they're abstract, and frustrating if you are not prepared.

After graduation, you'll be counseled by Brito, your career counselor, who is also a very cool, down-to-earth and knowledgeable person. He has some real wisdom to share about the interviewing process, how to construct your resume, and specifically tells you to reach out to him before accepting any job offers. I am really impressed with his insight and willingness to be supportive, helpful, and make sure you land a good starting job, well after graduation. 

Looking back I am extremely thankful to Ironhack and humbled to have had the opportunity to study with such an awesome class. Everyone from my classmates to the teachers, to the teacher's assistants, to the career counselor have all been an absolute pleasure to deal with. 

Also, I was blown away by the Ux/UI students. We (the web dev class) got a chance to work with them in the hackathon (which was a totally awesome experience) and they were very impressive. I legitimately wish I could go take their class as well because they absolutely blew my mind with their systematic methodology, creativity, and organized thought processes. They were amazing. I loved working with them. 

 So to wrap it up, I wholeheartedly recommended Ironhacks web development course. 110%. Actively participate, ask questions, be engaged, help classmates, keep a positive attitude and this bootcamp will be a life-changing event for you as it has been for me. 
 

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I don't even know where to start describing the experience of the last 9 weeks in the IN-PERSONtial UX/UI design bootcamp at Ironhack Lisbon. The quality of the training program is unbeatable. The professionals who make up the teaching staff are of the highest level, both as teachers and as human beings. The kindness and closeness, as well as the positivism in the low moments of such an intense experience, have made that, time after, I still feel moved when I remember them. Moreover, the on-site experience of the course has been crucial for me. I could not imagine it in any other format. The quality of the transmission of the contents, as well as the coexistence with the teaching team and the rest of my classmates, both in my course and those of WebDev and Data Analysis, would not have been of such a high level and would not have exceeded my expectations if it had not been in a face-to-face format. I highly recommend this formula. It feels like a summer camp and you feel it when you leave, but in this case you don't just take friends for life, you change your professional life forever. I miss you all! Read less

Hello everyone!
Before starting the bootcamp I was super scared that I wasn't going to be able to follow the classes and understand the content but it turned out to be way better in so many aspects than I could've ever imagined. From my fellow coleagues, to the professors and to the whole staff of Ironhack everyone helped each other out so much that made the whole bootcamp and the whole proccess of learning new things so much easier.
I want to give a special appreciation to Diogo Capitão, the PM on the Lisbon campus for making sure everyone had everything they needed and to attend to everyone's necessities makinhg sure everything went as smoothly as possaible.
On a last note I just want to say it was one of the best decisions I made recently and I highly reccoment it to everyone wanting to shift carreers to any of the bootcamps available. Read less

Bootcamp very formative, which allows to feel confident in its ability to practice this profession quickly after the end of the latter.
Mostly focus on UX side of the work. You will learn to use tools like Figma but these are tools you can went up in skills by yourself. 
What's really nice with ironhack it's that the projects you're working on are done in collaboration with real companies or projects. This help to have your first network in this sector or even it's help to find your first job as a product designer (was my case :) ). 
The other students are your future colleagues because the sector is a small world don't forget that :)  Read less

The Iron Hack bootcamp was an enriching experience on all aspects: professional and personal.
I came out of it with a new job, a new vision of life and an endless ambition. Whether it's from teachers or classmates, every feedback made me grow in an unexpected way.
The way of learning is much more interesting than in traditional courses: theory and practice become one. Read less

It was an amazing learning at Ironhack. I chose my career change from Automobile industry to UX/UI design in tech industry. The whole experience from the admission till you graduate is extremely interactive & fun. The institute offers you time to time career counselling as well. If you have a faith in yourself and guidance from Ironhack your career change is going to be far more easy. To land on your first job depends on your portfolio, hard-work and patience. I would recommend Read less

I've decided to start coding and learning data science when I no longer was happy being a journalist. In 3 monthes, i've learned more than i could expect: it was trully life changing! I've got a new job in just two monthes after finishing my bootcamp and couldn't be happier! Best life decision ever! Read less

Ironhack helped me a lot during my career transition, the material, methodology and teachers were amazing. I was a person who knew absolutely nothing about data analysis and finished the Bootcamp knowing python, sql and Tableau. 2 months after my graduation I got a job as a Data Analyst and couldnt be happier :) Read less

I started the bootcamp with little to no expirience related to the field and finished it ready to work. This materialized as a job in only ten days after completing the Career Week, where they prepared me for the job hunt.

It was a great way of jump starting my new career, paired with great people and fond memories, 10/10! Read less

I had a great experience at Ironhack.

Throughout the 9 tuff weeks at Ironhack I learned so much and met a lot of cool people, there were a few sleepless nights when after finishing the homework, all I could dream about was writing code 🤣, but I wouldn't change a thing. Read less

It was the choice of my life, the starting point for a professional change to a career in the technological area. it was very intense, exhausting and complete. I hope that anyone who has doubts should take the risk because it is the best school with experienced teachers, excellent environment, excellent location. Read less

The course managed to pass through all the sections of UX/UI in a short amount of time by having fast-paced. 
The teachers always give extra materials for you to deepen your knowledge. 
Carolina, the career coach, has infinite patience to help you analyze and solve your problems.
The Bootcamp managers, Diogo and Catarina are always available to hear you out and help you with what you need. Read less

I had a amazing experience at Ironhack, much more than expected! 
The staff is always there to help and  the sense of community they provide is awsome and gave me a lot of new friends ! 

It's also a very demanding period, so be prepared... but in the end you will be proud of yourself by completing and learning so much on such short period.


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I finished the full-time Web Development bootcamp in September, and was honestly impressed with the amount of knowledge I was able to gain within just 9 weeks! The teachers and all the staff are always available and eager to help us with anything we need. The bootcamp requires a tremendous amount of effort, but absolutely worth it: I landed a Software Developer job shortly afterwards, even with the not-so-great current job market and no previous experience as a developer whatsoever. Ironhack Lisbon also provides us with guidance on a personal level to help us finding jobs after the bootcamp, and having that kind of support meant a lot to and kept me motivated. Definitely recommended :) Read less

Ironhack was a fantastic experience.
The instructors were terrific and super available for the students in class and on slack. Their patience was incredible, and the sync between the Teacher and the T.A. was superb. 
The Ironhack community is a massive plus in the BootCamp. It is incredible how they can make you feel like you belong and give all the support in a career transition, both in "academic" knowledge and also in networking, friendship, etc.
The Staff is always ready to help and smooth your way into the new career through seminars, lectures, and workshops, putting you in contact with people in the field or Alumni from Irhonhack who are already employed.
The Career coach was vital for my employment; without her, I would not have made it. She can show you the guts of the hiring process and how to act upon it. Be aware that the scene is super competitive and very unfair, being a good professional is not enough, and the Career coach was vital in showing and strategizing the best plan of action.  Read less

I should start stating about how awesome everyone that I've met in São Paulo's Full-time Web Dev bootcamp was. Even though the experience is very well-structured and very challenging, the most important part about it is how you can push beyond your limits by having great people by your side - students, teachers and other employees of the company. When there was something wrong, or that could be improved, no efforts were measured by Ironhack's team to propose solutions with only one goal in mind: the student's sucess. I shall be thankful for the rest of my life for the connections I've made and for the decision of trusting in Ironhack's bootcamp to change my career. Read less

I had an amazing experience at IronHack. I am now working in a completely new career thanks to the skills I learned there. The opening welcoming environment gave me the opportunity to thrive. Learning skills that have and will continue to be life changing.  Read less