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Redwood Code Academy is closed
This school is now closed. Although Redwood Code Academy is no longer accepting students or running its program, you can still see historical information and Redwood Code Academy alumni reviews on the school page.
Redwood Code Academy offers 12-week full-time, and 24-week part-time full-stack software development bootcamps in Orange County, CA. Technologies taught include HTML, CSS, Javascript, ReactJS, C# .NET Core, Node.js, SQL, MongoDB, RESTful API, AWS, Git Workflow, and Agile Development. Redwood Code Academy covers full stack software development, with a focus on web application, but also includes mobile applications, desktop applications and cloud services. The Academy focuses on real world skills training by helping students learn the fundamentals of full stack development, work in teams to build a portfolio and gain the skills necessary to interview and land a dream job.
To apply candidates should fill out an online questionnaire, schedule a visit to the Redwood campus to meet with a mentor, attend a beginner workshop, and participate in a final interview.
Upon completion of the curriculum, Redwood Code Academy provides students with career guidance including resume prep, optimization of LinkedIn and Github profiles, mock job interviews, and introductions to local recruiters and employers in Redwood's hiring network.
**NOTE: I have updated this 5 months after graduation, original review below this**
So I am 5 months out of graduation. I have a job that pays roughly 50% more than before.
Was Redwood worth it? YES! For me, it was the only way for me to learn. I struggled being able to sit at home and teach myself.
Redwood does a good job at preparing you for the real world. You learn full-stack development, and have resources to help you out. The people you meet ...
**NOTE: I have updated this 5 months after graduation, original review below this**
So I am 5 months out of graduation. I have a job that pays roughly 50% more than before.
Was Redwood worth it? YES! For me, it was the only way for me to learn. I struggled being able to sit at home and teach myself.
Redwood does a good job at preparing you for the real world. You learn full-stack development, and have resources to help you out. The people you meet there are all amazing.
Should you take a course just to make more money? No. If you want to excel at Redwood and in the future, you need to make sure becoming a developer is what you want to do.
Post Graduation was a bit tough. Without prior dev work experience, it's not super easy to get a job even though there are tons of them. You need to work harder than you worked during the course to find a job. Network, apply to 100 jobs per wek, etc... It takes time. Without Redwood's training I would have never had the job I have today.
Some tips that I wish I followed:
Redwood has the tools to make you a great developer, but you need to put in an effort to use the resources they offer. Slacking off, not trying, etc...will get you no where. You're paying a decent chunk of cash to attend and have them teach you, get all you can out of it. Don't squander it and expect them to snap their thumbs and make you a developer if you don't try.
This course will kick your butt. Let your family/significant other know that once this starts you need to dedicate your time outside class to learning/projects.
I'm extremely grateful for Harrison and Billy at Redwood. I would recommend the course to anyone who was interested in becoming a developer.
You can't go wrong with Redwood as long as you put in an effort - during the course and after graduating.
**ORIGINAL REVIEW**
Where to start? Over the last few years I've attempted to self-teach myself using Code Academy, Free Code Camp, The Odin Project and a couple of books. Most of them went the same way. Pickup the fundamentals, then at a certain point I hit a wall and don't know where to go. New concepts become to difficult to learn, and I can't figure out how to use what I learned in a real life situation.
I decided that enough was enough and enrolled at Redwood Code Academy. I was scared to apply to a first cohort, but after meeting Harrison I was sold.
Harrison (the owner and lead-instructor) knows his stuff, and is also very personable. Another reason I chose Redwood was that they teach .NET and C#. Not many bootcamps do this. Do a job search, do it right now. Search for "web developer." There should be a ton of .NET jobs at large companies. When I searched, I saw a significant amount of more jobs for .NET than ruby (what other bootcamps teach) or Node.
I've learned more in 2 weeks than all my self-learning combined and am actually understanding how to use this in real-life situations.
Is it frustrating at times? You betcha. But I knew this going into it. I would hit walls like I did when self-learning. The difference here is that Harrison and the TA (Billy) are extremely knowledgeable and I wouldn't be able to get past these hurdles without them there to explain things to me in more detail.
The culture is also a plus. Coming from a startup, this feels like home. It's that "work hard, play hard" culture, and Harrison does a great job at fostering that culture. Pepsi's stocked in the fridge (sorry all you Coca-Cola fans :P ), ping pong table that gets used every break, etc...
I 100% believe that after the 12 weeks I'll be able to find a job as a developer, and believe this is the best thing that's happened to me. In fact, this weekend I worked on some classwork. The big difference is that this weekend I couldn't wait to do some work. Before this weekend, I would have to force myself to work on code on weekends and considered it work - now I'm enjoying it.
How much does Redwood Code Academy cost?
Redwood Code Academy costs around $13,500. On the lower end, some Redwood Code Academy courses like Part Time - Full Stack cost $11,000.
What courses does Redwood Code Academy teach?
Redwood Code Academy offers courses like Full Stack Immersion, Part Time - Full Stack.
Where does Redwood Code Academy have campuses?
Redwood Code Academy has an in-person campus in Irvine.
Is Redwood Code Academy worth it?
Redwood Code Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 70 Redwood Code Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Redwood Code Academy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Redwood Code Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 70 Redwood Code Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Redwood Code Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.7 out of 5.
Does Redwood Code Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Redwood Code 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 Redwood Code Academy reviews?
You can read 70 reviews of Redwood Code Academy on Course Report! Redwood Code Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Redwood Code Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.7 out of 5.
Is Redwood Code Academy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Redwood Code Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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