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Founded in 2010, Sabio is a tech training provider offering 13- and 17-week full-time coding bootcamps and a 21-week part-time bootcamp in Los Angeles, Orange County, and online. Sabio specializes in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database, and Development platforms across the full stack, and students can specialize in Node.js or .Net to help jumpstart their careers. By incorporating project-based learning into its curriculum, it offers students a compre...
Founded in 2010, Sabio is a tech training provider offering 13- and 17-week full-time coding bootcamps and a 21-week part-time bootcamp in Los Angeles, Orange County, and online. Sabio specializes in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database, and Development platforms across the full stack, and students can specialize in Node.js or .Net to help jumpstart their careers. By incorporating project-based learning into its curriculum, it offers students a comprehensive experience of all phases of software development. It was founded by tech industry innovators, and it is now taught exclusively by experts from companies such as Fox, Gamefly, Stack Overflow and TMZ.
Prior programming experience is not required, but applicants with prior experience are given a faster track. A technical assessment is available immediately or within four weeks of the 17-week program for full-time students. The application process at Sabio identifies motivated and engaged students from diverse backgrounds. Many past students have advanced degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Musicology, Psychology, Finance, Mathematics, among others. It is essential that all applicants have a great personality, work ethic, and be able to solve basic logic problems.
Sabio's curriculum prepares students for entry-level developer jobs by incorporating a real-world project for a client and four weeks of career guidance. Prior to starting the intensive bootcamp, students receive four weeks of pre-work conducted by instructors. Every student at Sabio has access to extended mentorship and a five-year professional development program. Sabio instructors have over 100 years combined experience in software engineering. Small class sizes and expert instruction give students an edge when it comes to competing for jobs. A Sabio instructor must be an executive or C-level executive before teaching in the classroom, and must undergo an intensive vetting process. It provides students with a high-level education and a unique real-life perspective that prepares them for a more elevated career path.
A California-approved company, Sabio innovates based on market knowledge, experience, and expertise.
Microsoft's .Net Platform is an industry leading framework known for its reliability and wide scale adoption in both small startups and large enterprise organizations. Our Full Stack .Net course will prepare you for the major challenges and opportunities as a software engineer.
Learn the client-side frameworks like React, database architectures, APIs, tools and soft skills you need to master Asp.Net and launch your career in just 12 weeks.
Master the full stack, and graduate with a deep understanding of both the front and back-end web development that employers are seeking.
Our curriculum is open and flexible, and your course instructor will be an industry veteran that’s dedicated 100% to your success.
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Yes, fully pro-rated. State of CA does not all Gurantee.
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Powered by Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, Node.js is one of the most popular technologies of choice for developers. We combine this with a React front end.
The full stack program will equip you to utilize a myriad of software development tools used by industry professionals to develop, debug and design dynamic web applications; conducting both front-end and back-end development, application program interfaces (API’s), back-end data stores such as relational database management systems (RDMS) and team development strategies.
The course will prepare you to perform the duties of a typical entry-level Full Stack Web Developer. A Full Stack Web Developer is a programmer with a technical skill set that allows them to perform in client side, server side/middle tier, and backend-database development environments. Their main tasks are to develop, design and debug software that runs in a cross-browser environment served out of a web server backed by a database server for data persistence. The course will allow you to be substantially knowledgeable in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from concept to finished product and the ability to specialize, if they choose, in anything from front-end to back-end development technologies.
You will obtain the knowledge and skills to develop relational databases and work with data that is not stored in a relational manner. They will interact with their own API’s and third party API’s. They will also be exposed to many User Interface and User Experience (UI and UX) () design concerns while building an understanding of how to gather customer and client requirements. They will be fluent in performing quality assurance testing and fundamental security concerns.
Specifically, the course will produce a programmer/developer that can work with many of the most popular design patterns, third party APIs, libraries and technologies including but not limited to: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, MVVM, MVC, AngularJS, jQuery, Ajax, Inversion of Control, Dependency Injection, Principles of Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Data Access, Database Design and Architecture, GIS, SMS, SMTP and RESTFul Api Design.
Sabio focuses on a single, group based project that exposes you to the full Software Development Life Cycle as experienced in a team practicing Agile/Scrum project management and development principles.
Microsoft's .Net Platform is an industry leading framework known for its reliability and wide-scale adoption in both small startups and large enterprise organizations. Our Full Stack .Net course will prepare you for the major challenges and opportunities as a software engineer.
Learn the client-side frameworks like React, database architectures, APIs, tools and soft skills you need to master Asp.Net and launch your career in just 12 weeks.
Master the full stack, and graduate with a deep understanding of both the front and back-end web development that employers are seeking.
Our curriculum is open and flexible, and your course instructor will be an industry veteran that’s dedicated 100% to your success.
Full Stack JavaScript Node.js Training Program with a React front-end, and APIs. Tons of real-world experience as well by building a large-scale application for nonprofits and or tech entrepreneurs.
Train in React and also Node.js for the back-end. Become an awesome full stack web developer that knows how to create elegant and efficient databases, beautiful pages that render super fast. Secure the exact interview training needed to launch your amazing career in tech.
Liliana and Gregorio take advantage of students in need
Liliana and Gregorio took advantage of me in my time of need. I needed time off to attend to an emergency which they granted. Gregorio then had me choose what date I would return. When the time came for me to return though he ignored my emails and slack messages, and Liliana said I was no longer a student and she started ignoring me too! I have the emails as proof still but can't get any of my money back because of how far I had gotten in the program. They robbed this opportunity from me...
Liliana and Gregorio took advantage of me in my time of need. I needed time off to attend to an emergency which they granted. Gregorio then had me choose what date I would return. When the time came for me to return though he ignored my emails and slack messages, and Liliana said I was no longer a student and she started ignoring me too! I have the emails as proof still but can't get any of my money back because of how far I had gotten in the program. They robbed this opportunity from me so I posted all over my tiktok, YouTube, and Instagram about this experience.
Full Stack Web Developer • Graduate • Irvine ASP.Net // C# Full Stack With React • Orange County
Sep 11, 2023
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Sabio: The Power of Mistakes
At Sabio, you will make many mistakes but their curriculum is designed to help you learn from those mistakes. Software Engineering is not easy and learning it in the conventional way is not very helpful. At Sabio, instead of sitting through long lectures aimed at the lowest-common-denominator, you are given a series of videos and tasks to complete with help from instructors when you need it. This style of learning is conducive to real growth because learning is best done when you try on ...
At Sabio, you will make many mistakes but their curriculum is designed to help you learn from those mistakes. Software Engineering is not easy and learning it in the conventional way is not very helpful. At Sabio, instead of sitting through long lectures aimed at the lowest-common-denominator, you are given a series of videos and tasks to complete with help from instructors when you need it. This style of learning is conducive to real growth because learning is best done when you try on your own and then get help when you need as opposed to having someone hold your hand through the entire process without giving you a chance to fail. I found myself learning at an incredible pace and was able to keep myself motivated because I always had a task ready for me without needing approval to go ahead and start it.
The curriculum teaches you the very basics of software development and then ramps up the difficulty quickly but never to the point where you feel stuck. The instructors are always willing to help you through your problems and especially when you're transitioning from the various languages and frameworks in the course. At the end of it, you are able to work as a complete full-stack developer and the feeling is powerful. The assessments are hard but fair and as long as you're sticking with the course and utilize the instructors when you need it, you should be fine.
One of the best benefits of this course is the post-course alumni help and job-hunting. I was amazed at how often I would get help from instructors, alumni, and peers for job hunting, resume work, and even post-graduation lessons and courses. The Sabio community is very active and the help they provide is incredible. I am forever blessed that I get to be a part of this community and I hope to contribute to it as much as I've gotten from it one day.
Sabio School of Software Engineering - A Fast Track to Full-Stack Success
I recently completed the full-stack software development program at Sabio School of Software Engineering, and I can confidently say that it was a transformative experience that exceeded all my expectations. Sabio not only equips you with a comprehensive skill set in programming but also goes the extra mile in providing job placement resources that aid you every step of the way to that dream job. Sabio's covers a wide array of languages and technologies, making you a well-rounded develope...
I recently completed the full-stack software development program at Sabio School of Software Engineering, and I can confidently say that it was a transformative experience that exceeded all my expectations. Sabio not only equips you with a comprehensive skill set in programming but also goes the extra mile in providing job placement resources that aid you every step of the way to that dream job. Sabio's covers a wide array of languages and technologies, making you a well-rounded developer. They delve deep into JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, .NET Core, C#, MSSMS, and SQL, ensuring you gain expertise in both front-end and back-end development. The hands-on projects and real-world applications of these technologies throughout the program make learning practical and engaging. You're not just a student at Sabio; you become part of a tight-knit family. The alumni network is strong, and you can rely on your fellow Sabio graduates for advice and assistance even after completing the program.
When I got out of the Navy in 2020, COVID shutdowns were at their peak, and I struggled to find work. I jumped around random, low-paying jobs just to pay my bills for the next two years, unable to find a career despite having a bachelor's degree and military experience. In August of 2022, I found out about the VA's VetTec program, which pays for veterans' opportunity to attend a job-seeking school in the tech field. Through the VetTec website, I found Sabio, who is a preferred VetTec pro...
When I got out of the Navy in 2020, COVID shutdowns were at their peak, and I struggled to find work. I jumped around random, low-paying jobs just to pay my bills for the next two years, unable to find a career despite having a bachelor's degree and military experience. In August of 2022, I found out about the VA's VetTec program, which pays for veterans' opportunity to attend a job-seeking school in the tech field. Through the VetTec website, I found Sabio, who is a preferred VetTec provider. I started the bootcamp in September, graduated in January, and within 2 weeks of graduation, I received 3 job offers to work as a Software Engineer.
The bootcamp is fast-paced and challenging. You are placed in a cohort and given access to pre-recorded videos to watch/code along with, presented by the cofounder, Gregorio. Gregorio's videos were recorded live and seemingly improvised, which can lead to some confusing moments during the video, but it also allows you to see him make mistakes, which he explains and then shows the process of correcting the mistakes. For more complicated concepts, these videos can be quite confusing, but Sabio's "Queue" is meant to help fill the gaps.
The Queue is a virtual line you join when you want to ask a question to one of the instructors. When your name is picked up, the instructor sends a Zoom link and you can meet to discuss questions/code bugs. Most of the instructors are phenomenal, with only one or two that I always hoped I wouldn't get because those one or two always seemed bothered by my presence and were never helpful. The rest of the instructors were always willing to go the extra mile to explain something, and I like to ask lots of follow-up questions, so that means a lot to me. Occasionally the Queue lines can be very long, waiting up to an hour and a half for a response, but with lots of work to do, it's relatively easy to skip something and move on while you wait for clarification. Other times, you just have to take a break while you wait for someone to pick up your question.
The most useful and important part of the bootcamp is the Apprenticeship, or what we called, the "Prod [Product] phase". Prod comes toward the end of the bootcamp, after you've learned the fundamentals of full stack coding. You are assigned to a real life startup company and begin to build features for a web application for that startup. This is where you get to apply your skills and make sense of the last 3 months of your bootcamp life. You work with a set of senior developers (also instructors) who give out assignments, organize demo meetings, and provide feedback on the work done. The prod instructors are phenomenal, especially Mr. Snow. Mr. Snow always took the extra time to discuss complex concepts if I pushed him for a little more. I was assigned to work on quite a complex task in Prod, and Mr. Snow was my lifeline. The Prod phase is what makes Sabio so worthwhile in my opinion, because you're finally getting hands on work with real product, not just student projects. This is what set us apart as job applicants when applying for work - we actually had real life experience working on a dev team already.
Throughout the entire bootcamp, we receive a little bit of career coaching, mostly with prepping LinkedIn. In the last month or so, the careers team starts doing resume reviews and a mock interview. With two weeks left in the bootcamp, students are given the go-ahead to apply for jobs. During the job-seeking period, there are weekly meetings with career services and an alumni who serves as a mentor. While this was never my personal expectation, there are some bootcamps that have connections with companies such that upon graduation, it might be easier to get a job with one of their partners - this is not the case with Sabio. You will venture off freely and look for a job like everyone else in the world, but with 2 weekly meetings with Sabio people to help you stay focused and on track. While my story seems like a fairytale to me, I do have close friends from the bootcamp that never found jobs, and it's now 7.5 months since I graduated. It's hard for me to say why they didn't, as I can never know if they were following Sabio's guidance perfectly, or if they were slacking off, or if it's just dumb bad luck. I worked exceptionally hard during the bootcamp. I was at #1 on the WakaTime Leaderboard (a coding time tracker) for most of the bootcamp, and I was one of the top performers in my cohort, so I was able to learn a lot more in my time there than someone who just skated by. I'd recommend everybody try to be #1 if you want the best chance at a job.
It's probably the smartest choice I've made in my life, as my life has changed 180 degrees. I'm making more money than I've ever made, with tons of PTO, I live at the beach now, and I get to hang out with my dogs all day since I work from home. Thanks Sabio!
Full Stack Software Engineer • Graduate • Downtown LA ASP.Net // C# Full Stack With React • Online
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The Sabio coding boot camp presents an extensive and immersive educational opportunity. Characterized by a robust curriculum and seasoned instructors, the program adeptly furnished me, as a student, with tangible practical skills and technical prowess in web and software development, positioned at a mid-level engineering capacity. The experiential projects, collaborative ambiance, and individualized mentorship collectively facilitated a rapid acquisition of essential proficiencies, primi...
The Sabio coding boot camp presents an extensive and immersive educational opportunity. Characterized by a robust curriculum and seasoned instructors, the program adeptly furnished me, as a student, with tangible practical skills and technical prowess in web and software development, positioned at a mid-level engineering capacity. The experiential projects, collaborative ambiance, and individualized mentorship collectively facilitated a rapid acquisition of essential proficiencies, priming me for a seamless transition into the professional arena. Sabio's unwavering focus on real-world projects ensures a positive trajectory for each student, setting them apart in the competitive landscape of technology. It is worth noting, however, that the program's rigorous intensity might prove formidable for certain individuals, necessitating a commitment to unwavering dedication and perseverance.
In summation, for those in pursuit of a reputable institution for comprehensive full-stack software engineering education, Sabio stands as an optimal choice. Furthermore, the invaluable array of post-graduation resources extended to alumni underscores the institution's commitment, spanning continuous technical skill augmentation throughout one's entire technical career, with the enduring support of the Sabio community. Without delay, I urge you to initiate contact today, bearing in mind that if I achieved this feat, so can you.
This is my review of the Sabio 17-week coding bootcamp. Before you read this, I believe you should know what point of view, or perspective this is coming from. So first, a little about myself: -I am in my early 20's, and joined the program with little to no background in web development (besides a freecodecamp HTML & CSS crash course video)-I am a prior Navy submariner-I utilized 'Vet Tec', and only the Vet Tec program in order to attend...
This is my review of the Sabio 17-week coding bootcamp. Before you read this, I believe you should know what point of view, or perspective this is coming from. So first, a little about myself: -I am in my early 20's, and joined the program with little to no background in web development (besides a freecodecamp HTML & CSS crash course video)-I am a prior Navy submariner-I utilized 'Vet Tec', and only the Vet Tec program in order to attend & complete the bootcamp.-The only thing I 'failed' within the program was a SQL & .NET technical interview, around the 8-week mark. So, now that you know a little bit about who wrote this review, let's get into it. Sabio's 'coding bootcamp' teaches you web development; even though it is somewhat clearly stated on their website, some cohort members were still confused about what they were going to be taught upon enrolling. With that being said, I do believe Sabio does a decent job at teaching you a great deal about web development. However, I do not believe it is a program for the, 'exceptionally motivated' as stated on their official Twitter & Instagram accounts; I believe it is a program for individuals who are willing to put up with a lot of headaches; allow me to explain. The way that the program is structured is somewhat complicated. There are a total of 3 'modules' cohort members go through; the first 2 are almost entirely focused on learning from pre-recorded videos that the founder (as well as some other instructors) have made. I say almost, because every once in a while (more-so at the beginning of the program), there are live instructor-led lectures. Throughout all 3 modules, all cohort members are required to report their status via a 'Daily stand-up meeting'; if you are a remote student, you get on a zoom call every morning with an instructor, as well as a seemingly-random assortment of other remote cohort-members. If you are an in-person student, your daily stand-up meeting is done in-person (as of recently). This 'status report' consists of talking about what you did over the past 24 hours, as well as what you will accomplish over the next 24 hours. This is done Mon-Fri with instructors; cohort members are supposed to get together & do it amongst themselves on Saturdays.. but no one ever does. Another thing that happens ~ every 2-3 weeks, is a technical assessment; these happen all throughout the bootcamp. Additionally, you are expected to get on the 'Queue' at least once a day, Mon-Fri, regardless of what mod you are in (with rare exceptions). The Queue is your opportunity to get one-on-one guidance with an instructor, with certain limitations. Most of the instructors are fine, however there are definitely 2-3 questionable individuals. You are not limited to getting one-on-one help once a day; you can keep going back to them as much as you'd like.. as long as you're fine waiting anywhere between 5 minutes - 2 hours for one. The only other thing you may be required to attend day-to-day are miscellaneous meetings. These range from anything to the founder, Gregorio, shitting on your Cohort for not sending out enough job applications over the weekend, to other cohort members' project presentation, and even Sabio superstar graduates talking about how they somehow landed a job at company X, Y, or Z. After the daily stand-up meeting, most of the day is spent going through videos as well as exercises & tasks that allow you to apply what you should have just learned from the pre-recorded lectures (unless it is a Friday); this is true for the first 2 modules. However, these 'exercises' are mediocre at best. The exercises provided by the bootcamp are buggy, riddled with spelling/grammar mistakes, and just seem overall rushed. I know what you're thinking.. 'It's a coding bootcamp not a spelling bootcamp'. I would not bring this up if it didn't hinder the overall clarity of these exercises' objectives. I remember spending close to 2 extra hours on an exercise simply because I could not understand a part of it. Remember how I said that was a typical day, except for Fridays? Well, Fridays are test days (most weeks). These tests are basically exercises, but stepped up a notch. What I mean by that, is that they are longer, require you to pay more attention to detail, and require a formal submission process within an allotted time frame (ranging from 1-4 hours). The formal submission process depends on each test. However, because they are basically just lengthier exercises, they are still riddled with grammar & spelling mistakes. With that being said, it is obvious that a special level of attention to detail was placed when creating these tests, because I only ever encountered one bug while taking a total of 8 tests. For the last part of the bootcamp, aka module 3, your task is no longer to consume pre-recorded videos for the major part of the day; from this point forward, you get a task in a 'product'. Every product is a work-in-progress website, sometimes in development for a customer/organization, sometimes completely fake (meaning the site is probably trashed after it is finished). This is the most valuable part of the program in my opinion, as you get what I presume to be somewhat realistic experience as a fullstack software developer. The first 'tasks' you are given are relatively simple, however they quickly ramp up in complexity. At this point, you are applying everything you've learned so far (except jQuery) in order to accomplish whatever task you were given. However, you will have to occasionally look up stuff on your own. You are expected to contribute to the product on a weekly basis (minimum). For the last 2 weeks of the program, you are expected to contribute to the product weekly, as well as apply for at least 50 jobs a day. Throughout the entire program, they slowly steer you in the direction of whatever they think is a good LinkedIn profile, resume, and profile picture. However, they really ramp this up throughout the last 2 weeks. Instructors/'career counselors' will threaten to give you 'notices' for not complying with their advice. A notice is basically a penalty you receive for any multitude of reasons; basically, if you don't comply to anything & everything they say, you are subject to receive a notice. If you receive enough of them, (seems to depend on a case-by-case basis, as well as what program you used to enroll; as a general rule of thumb, they are WAY more lenient with you if you enroll via your own hard-earned $$, or G/I Bill; they really like to keep their Vet Tec members on a leash, and it is way more likely that) you get the boot. On the last day of the program, you get the privilege of taking up all individuals that are currently going through the program's time with your project presentation. These usually last between 2-3 hours. That is a brief overview of the Sabio bootcamp; this next section's purpose is to discuss the things I dislike about the program (don't worry there will be a thigs I liked too): -The 'out of office' implementation: No one can reasonably expect you to attend this program that is 17 weeks long, 5 days a week, 9am-6pm PST without not being present for the entire day at least once. Because of this, the program implemented this thing called an 'out of office form' which is how you can let instructors know that you will not be present at a certain date(s) and/or time(s). However, regardless of what the reason is, it is ultimately up to the Director of Academic Affairs whether to give you a notice for it or not. You are never told whether your out of office form is worthy enough. You would think that a bootcamp, made up almost exclusively of software developers, that they'd be able to come up with a solution for automatically notifying cohort members upon evaluating their out of office form; however, that is not the case. -The Queue implementation: This seems to be the program's flagship features.. the ability to talk to an experienced (or at least a recent Sabio graduate that got hired as a) software developer within a 2 hour window. Even though it is such an important feature that you are required to interact with daily, it is buggy. As. Fuck. In order to get on queue, you have to fill out a bunch of information, such as: a) why you want to talk to an instructor, b) the error you are receiving (if applicable), c) a code snippet (if applicable), d) a screenshot, etc. HOWEVER, on multiple occasions, I found myself not being able to go through all of the sections; if you can't go through all the prompts, you cannot submit, and get on queue. Or, if I was able to get through all of the prompts, I would not be able to fill out all of the applicable sections. Because not all of the applicable sections were filled out, an instructor would see my queue card and kick it back for not being completely filled out. This was beyond frustrating, and happened ~ 10 times. It was even more frustrating, as the 'engineering' team would keep pushing out new features to the website, while seemingly putting already existing & known bugs such as this one on the backburner. -The LinkedIn profile requirements: I get it.. the goal of the bootcamp is to land you a job.. however, there are some pretty questionable LinkedIn profile requirements that the bootcamp tries to make you implement. The first one that comes to mind, is that they tell you to add 50 'Skills' minimum. This is absolutely ridiculous, especially if you have no prior work/education before the bootcamp. I found that, at most, I could add ~ 20 skills that were software developer related, without just repeating the same skills that show up under a different name (HTML5 vs HTML, for example). This is a far cry from the minimum of 50 they want you to add. If any technical recruiter would like to provide insight, please do; I'm begging you. I will eat my own words if recruiters really do want to see an abundance of generic skills such as, 'Critical Thinking' and "Creativity" lol. -Certain Instructors: Don't get me wrong, most of the instructors were fine; however, the more 'senior' they were, the more disrespectful, and just generally condescending they acted ( there were still some great senior/product instructors). Often times, there'd be cohort members that would ask about what time they should expect a live-instruction session to take place later that week. Most, if not every time, they were disregarded and told to 'focus on the task at hand, man. don't be worrying about tomorrow'. Another thing that really bothered me, is the clear lack of teaching experience most of the senior instructors have. Not only that, but it is clear that one instructor specifically hates his job at Sabio. Not only would he put close to no effort to his 'live instructions', he would also consistently be late to them. -Changing the schedule: On the last week before my cohort graduated, Sabio decided to implement a schedule change; this mostly affected in-person students, by making them attend 5 days a week instead of 3 days a week, as was originally agreed upon. Supposedly, this change was prompted from the VA; however I'm not so convinced. Even if it was and they had no choice what date it got implemented, why not make an exception for the members that had a week left?? This wouldn't be the first time they've made 'special exceptions', so it was definitely possible. Instead, they basically told us to suck it up or not graduate. -The classroom environment: If you decide to attend the bootcamp in-person, you should know that neither campus currently offer a quiet work/study environment. Although I had no issue concentrating with the background noise, it was quite annoying listening to other Cohort members talk about their favorite animes, or how they are about to go on a hot girl walk, etc. Although there's no way for me to verify, I am quite certain 2-3 cohort members I started with dropped out because of the loud background noise. -Sabio Success Stories: This seems to be the standard among coding bootcamps for some reason, and I do not understand why. Once a week, you are forced to join a huge zoom meeting with a previous Sabio cohort member that happened to land a job; one of the technical recruiters asks him/her questions for 1-2 hours, and then the floor opens up to general Q&A from other cohort members (it's basically a giant circle jerk about how great the program is). I get it, there are superstars that land jobs immediately after graduating the bootcamp.. but why do you have to waste the time of in-session cohort members with this every week. If anything, it should be optional. Most (successful) members that made it through the bootcamp would join the meeting, mute Zoom, and continue working on their own Sabio-related task/exercise; the workload is already so much as it is, you don't really have time for that.
-The resume truth-stretching: Sabio heavily encourages you lie about certain aspects of your resume; and if you don't, you receive a notice for every thing you do not follow. For example, they want you to put that you have been a 'fullstack software developer' from day 1 of starting the bootcamp... not as 'education', but as 'work experience'. If that isn't a lie, then I don't know what is. Additionally, I had a senior instructor literally tell me to put down something that I LEARNED how to do during the learning phase of the bootcamp as a bullet-point under this, 'work experience'. Not only does this feel unethical, it feels sketchy and can lead to some pretty awkward conversations with a recruiter. With all that being said, the only thing that I liked about the bootcamp: -The course really crams an insane amount of stuff into a relatively short time frame; throughout this course, I've learned a lot about the following languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, & C#. I've also learned how to utilize the following: jQuery (JS library), React (JS library), Bootstrap, (CSS framework), & the .NET Framework (including ADO.NET); on top of that, I've become fairly proficient at utilizing the following applications: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, & Postman. Not only that, but I've also developed plenty of knowledge regarding source control, utilizing Git commands, how to handle merge conflicts, and how Github works. In short, although I probably would not recommend this bootcamp to any sane person.. I am thankful for what it has taught me in such a short amount of time; I challenge the co-founder Gregorio to take this somewhat constructive criticism, and fix the issues that currently exist with the website, classroom environment, as well as instructors.
One last thing worth mentioning: I would take their 'job placement rates' with a grain of salt, as they can 'kick you out' of the program even after graduating; more specifically, if you used certain benefits to enroll (Vet Tec for sure), they try to force you to keep them updated EVERY SINGLE DAY Mon-Fri regarding how many jobs you've applied to, how many interviews you've landed, why you haven't gotten a job yet, etc. I get that they need to keep track of people getting job offers, however this is literally micromanagement if I've ever seen it; it should be a weekly checkup at most. If at any point in time (within 6 months of graduation) you stop adhering to this, they change you from a 'graduate' to a 'drop' for statistical purposes. u/G8Rojas please prove me wrong if this is not the case.
Like other bad reviews have said. Sabio is a cash grab. What's worse is they vets doing shady stuff to vets. And they have bought moderator in the veterans group on reddit.
The scam is to stack up on vets and others in cohorts. Get the percentage of money from the VA before booting them.
Red flags for me were:
- Me and others got reprimanded an 1hr in. By the cofounder. For following the instructors directions.
- They say you can go in with no knowledge but ...
Like other bad reviews have said. Sabio is a cash grab. What's worse is they vets doing shady stuff to vets. And they have bought moderator in the veterans group on reddit.
The scam is to stack up on vets and others in cohorts. Get the percentage of money from the VA before booting them.
Red flags for me were:
- Me and others got reprimanded an 1hr in. By the cofounder. For following the instructors directions.
- They say you can go in with no knowledge but 2 days in you have to be done with their java script, etc etc courses. And it's a running theme. Btw I passed it, I actually was early.
- Their instructor flipped out when someone asked if they could record lectures. A total time with the instructor is about 2 hrs a day. And that's because he's giving lectures to multiple cohorts. Oh and can't ask questions during the lecture. He will shut you down and tell you to put it in the Q. It's really bad asking a person who wasn't in the lecture about something in the lecture. And that's if the Q is open.
- They have a software program that takes over your linkedin. And you can't get it back. They have access to it forever. And they have modified profiles a long with instruct to not put the school in. A lot of these reviews are probably rigged since it says "LinkedIn verified".
- The Q system is horrible. Further more along with the lengthy wait (If you're lucky or not) sometimes the person helping you has no clue. And they will literally try to authoritatively talk it into non existence.
- This schools pretends corporate. Me and others have corporate experience and it's so bad. Especially since they RARELY have their ducks in a row. No one here actually has corporate experience. They tried to keep you busy so you can't observe things. Like you're being hustled. This place is unprofessional on a high level. But they swear they're elite.
- We had to pay $20 a day to be on campus. 2 days a week or something like that is mandatory. They don't have anything setup. There's some desks and ports. There's no monitors or cables. You have to haul your own setup. We also had to pay for other things, like parallels. Keep in mind VET TEC is paying 15k.
- The 3 certs that are highly sought after... Aren't sought after. They're not legit certs. You don't need certs in software
- The content is dated and un organized. The video format is bad as well and you will kill so much time dealing with it. They also have other sources that aren't good and you don't get correspondence.
- They forbid from learning code anywhere else. I'm going to be real when I say the following. I LEARNED MORE IN A DAY ON A META developer course on coursera than I did at the weeks I was at this bootcamp. I'm not joking and that's probably the real reason why they don't want you to take other courses.
- There was other programs collecting data. Thankfully I used a VM.
I took a step back from the fake chaos, reviewed my contract, talked to a software developer mentor and got out.
Added things:
- They LIE A LOT. And have been caught multiple times. They have profiles on reddit claiming to be students because the cofounder got caught trolling comments. They'll claim their students got positions but they'll hide info on the student (because they've been busted lying). They'll also delete their school from linkedin profiles and insert a position from a small company that they have deals with small companies (Basically students are paying to do work work for other companies as "apprenticeships" and the company has a deal with sabio). Which is crazy cause companies are giving falsified references.
Their staff is probably reading this and figuring out a way to cover this up. I'm actually not joking about this part.
They've done articles falsely claiming things. Like one they claimed a person scored an SWE position at AWS. And upon further research the person actually got an apprenticeship... Which people WITHOUT bootcamp experience have gotten. They also made a falsified claim about rankings on here.
They don't get called out on linkedin because they control all the student profiles.
This school is purely a money grab. They don’t care if you graduate at all. They would rather get the 7500 upfront then kick you out after a month. On sign some other sucker up. They claim the be vet friendly. But they are not even close. 70 percent of the students are Vets. They say you do not need coding experience. Total lie. They have a free online web development course. They say you don’t need before you sign. Up. I recommend taking it twice before you sign up. But then they switch...
This school is purely a money grab. They don’t care if you graduate at all. They would rather get the 7500 upfront then kick you out after a month. On sign some other sucker up. They claim the be vet friendly. But they are not even close. 70 percent of the students are Vets. They say you do not need coding experience. Total lie. They have a free online web development course. They say you don’t need before you sign. Up. I recommend taking it twice before you sign up. But then they switch it up on you fast and hard after that they want you to do stuff you haven’t even learned and they tell you that you are a developer you should be able to figure it out. Weak Q setup to ask questions. But you’ll be waiting an hour or more to get a question answered. Then they expect you to be caught up. Like I said 12-16 hr days. Stress high. Personally I wouldn’t hire anyone of this school. They won’t have a firm grasp on anything. If if you want to take a few years off your life and live stress out for several months this is the place.
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I recently completed the full stack program with a focus on React and .NET at this bootcamp and overall, I had a positive experience. The program materials including videos and exercises were current and up-to-date, which allowed me to stay current with the latest industry trends. Additionally, the opportunity to consult an instructor in times of need was beneficial in allowing me to delve deeper into concepts that I was struggling with.
One notable aspect of the program was ...
I recently completed the full stack program with a focus on React and .NET at this bootcamp and overall, I had a positive experience. The program materials including videos and exercises were current and up-to-date, which allowed me to stay current with the latest industry trends. Additionally, the opportunity to consult an instructor in times of need was beneficial in allowing me to delve deeper into concepts that I was struggling with.
One notable aspect of the program was the inclusion of interview training and a product phase, which provided a practical work experience simulation. This phase also offered practical tips and guidance for job seeking. In my opinion, this experience was highly beneficial for my career growth.
Overall, I highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone interested in gaining practical knowledge and experience in full stack development.
Sabio is a wonderful program to learn coding and gain the necessary skills to land a job in tech. They are also super veteran friendly and take VETTEC (what I used) and other VA benefits to pay for the school. I took the 17 week program but they have a 13 week option you can test into if you are in a crunch for time. It was a challenging experience and they don't play around with expectations. Be prepared to give 80 plus hours a week to learning and applying what you learn. It sounds lik...
Sabio is a wonderful program to learn coding and gain the necessary skills to land a job in tech. They are also super veteran friendly and take VETTEC (what I used) and other VA benefits to pay for the school. I took the 17 week program but they have a 13 week option you can test into if you are in a crunch for time. It was a challenging experience and they don't play around with expectations. Be prepared to give 80 plus hours a week to learning and applying what you learn. It sounds like a lot because it is but it is not busy work. They care about all their students and want to see you succeed and get an awesome job. All they ask is the same commitment. So prepare ahead of time to make that commitment. They also pair you with a startup company to give you real world experience you can use on your resume and talk about in interviews once you are ready to apply for jobs which is usually around the last two weeks of the program. Good luck and thank you again Sabio!
Sabio has a challenging curriculum but gives you the tools to learn how to learn. The most valuable tool you have is your motivation and drive. If you want to level up and trust Sabio has your best interest in mind, you will be successful. The process will test your true intentions. Do not attend thinking this is traditional lecture style learning, Sabio will demo how to code, let you exercise it and provide help to naviage the blockers but won't spoon feed. As a successful graduate and ...
Sabio has a challenging curriculum but gives you the tools to learn how to learn. The most valuable tool you have is your motivation and drive. If you want to level up and trust Sabio has your best interest in mind, you will be successful. The process will test your true intentions. Do not attend thinking this is traditional lecture style learning, Sabio will demo how to code, let you exercise it and provide help to naviage the blockers but won't spoon feed. As a successful graduate and after being hired, I can say if your willing to set aside 17 weeks of long hours and have the fortitude to overcome the many challenges.... you will succeed. Sabio also has many examples of sucessful graduates and a large alumni network that can help you even beyond the course completion and into job searching. I recommend this course to anyone who is serious about leveling up and willing to put in the work.
Sabio has bad business practices. They get a bunch of people to join the program and then kick people out for anything they can. They take advantage of. the tax payer funded vet tec and gi bill. They take advantage of the benefits. They get as many people to sign up in the beginning and get paid by VET TEC. Around 140 people signed up and of those about 40 or less are still there on VET TEC. Initially they got paid 25% for these students. They find any other reason to kick you out and as...
Sabio has bad business practices. They get a bunch of people to join the program and then kick people out for anything they can. They take advantage of. the tax payer funded vet tec and gi bill. They take advantage of the benefits. They get as many people to sign up in the beginning and get paid by VET TEC. Around 140 people signed up and of those about 40 or less are still there on VET TEC. Initially they got paid 25% for these students. They find any other reason to kick you out and ask if you want to pay cash or use your gi bill. Sean Moran is the one doing this and Gregorio Rojas is the business owner telling him to do this. If you are a veteran who was affected by this contact me. Another student that was on campus said that the only people there are only on GI BILL. They also don't pro rate the gi bill they take all the 17 weeks if you used VET TEC. A lot of people quit their jobs to attend and move to CA and then kick you out.On top of that the videos which are called a "curriculum" are so bad. They are filled with errors and not even edited out. The videos are made with the least amount of effort. He calls out people for not knowing some of the material but Gregorio doesn't teach what we are supposed to learn. Alot of things reference Mozilla and W3 Schools. I will also be contacting those companies because he is taking money and using their resources as his curriculum. No where does is state that those are resources. They are their own separate module as a curriculum.This is tax payer money that is being purposely misused and on top of that these are veterans that are quitting their job and moving to try and change careers. In the end they get kicked out. I think there is public interest in this.
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Sabio was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education in July of 2016. We pay our annual license fees to BPPE and we submit annual Student Performance Fact Sheet to the state of ca every Dec.
Sabio has in-person campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside. Sabio also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Sabio worth it?
The data says yes! In 2016, Sabio reported a 93% graduation rate, a median salary of $65,000, and 82% of Sabio alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2018, Sabio reported a 97% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,500, and 79% of Sabio alumni are employed.
Is Sabio legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 255 Sabio alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Sabio and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.
Does Sabio offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Sabio accepts the GI Bill!
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You can read 255 reviews of Sabio on Course Report! Sabio alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Sabio and rate their overall experience a 4.53 out of 5.
Is Sabio accredited?
Sabio was approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education in July of 2016. We pay our annual license fees to BPPE and we submit annual Student Performance Fact Sheet to the state of ca every Dec.
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