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Skill Distillery is an intensive, 16-week Java bootcamp in Denver, Colorado. The course is arranged into three units – Java Programming, Server-side Java, and Front-end Development. The curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of programming, Java (and its libraries), unit testing, Spring, Spring MVC, and using a source code repository. Students will also gain experience deploying web content to a web server and navigating the server file system from the command line. Skill Distillery graduates will be prepared to take the Oracle Certified Associate – Java Programmer exam and will be on track for a career as a web interface designer or a full stack application developer.
No prior coding experience is required; instead, Skill Distillery looks for driven, determined and passionate people wanting to make a change in their life. Prospective applicants must complete an online assessment, meet with an admissions advisor, and finish a logic test.
Skill Distillery’s parent company, Batky-Howell, has more than 25 years of experience training more than 40,000 IT professionals from companies such as HP, Lockheed Martin, Level3, Time Warner and Disney.
First, I'd like to address the one anonymous review trashing Steve. It's totally bogus. Steve is passionate, smart, and hilarious, but if he sees you doing something you're not supposed to during classroom instruction, he is not afraid to call you out. Not once did he yell at our class or threaten to kick anyone out. If there's an issue with a student, the conversation is always held in private, there is no public shaming at Skill Distillery. Now onto my review.
First, I'd like to address the one anonymous review trashing Steve. It's totally bogus. Steve is passionate, smart, and hilarious, but if he sees you doing something you're not supposed to during classroom instruction, he is not afraid to call you out. Not once did he yell at our class or threaten to kick anyone out. If there's an issue with a student, the conversation is always held in private, there is no public shaming at Skill Distillery. Now onto my review.
I can echo just about every other review on here and tell you that Skill Distillery was life changing. Before SD, I was in the military as an Army officer and like many other veterans had no idea what I wanted to do after I separated from the service. After the military I worked a few jobs where I was underemployed and extremely unhappy. Less than a week after graduating from SD I secured a job with a top defense contractor making 36% more than I was making before with a benefits package my previous employers couldn't begin to touch.
The level of instruction at SD is top notch. The instructors and TA are extremely knowledgeable and they are totally invested in ensuring you succeed. Our TA would regularly stay until 9, 10, even 11 at night and come in on weekends to assist students with understanding topics and completing assignments.
One of my favorite aspects of the course was the strong bond my class had - everyone was always helping each other out. The relationships I built in the class were invaluable and consider many of my classmates good friends. The SD alumni network is also great and very supportive.
SD is not for everyone. I have a four year degree and completed flight training for the Army and Skill Distillery was easily the most difficult thing I've ever done academically. I personally put 60-70 hours a week into the course and came in most weekends to complete assignments, though I did find that in the last third or so of the course there's a bit more breathing room as you start to get more comfortable with the material.
Cole, the school director, has lots of connections and is always engaging with employers to help get students a foot in the door. SD is always looking to improve and Cole is constantly looking for feedback.
For those of you reading this that hold a security clearance, especially a TS/SCI, I would HIGHLY recommend this course if you want to be a developer. Since completing the course I get roughly 2-4 phone calls and/or emails a day from recruiters.
I'll close by saying you'll get out what you put in. If you work hard and put in the time you will come out of this course successful.
If you have any questions about the course feel free to reach out to me at gmengler at gmail.com
SD Briana of Skill Distillery
School Director
May 03, 2023
SD Briana of Skill Distillery
School Director
May 03, 2023
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How much does Skill Distillery cost?
Skill Distillery costs around $19,950.
What courses does Skill Distillery teach?
Skill Distillery offers courses like Full-Stack Web Development w/ Java Bootcamp (Online), Full-Stack Web Development w/Java Bootcamp (Onsite).
Where does Skill Distillery have campuses?
Skill Distillery has an in-person campus in Denver.
Is Skill Distillery worth it?
Skill Distillery hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 145 Skill Distillery alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skill Distillery on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Skill Distillery legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 145 Skill Distillery alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skill Distillery and rate their overall experience a 4.73 out of 5.
Does Skill Distillery offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Yes, Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Skill Distillery scholarship for $500 off tuition! Skill Distillery accepts the GI Bill!
Can I read Skill Distillery reviews?
You can read 145 reviews of Skill Distillery on Course Report! Skill Distillery alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Skill Distillery and rate their overall experience a 4.73 out of 5.
Is Skill Distillery accredited?
Skill Distillery is a certified vocational school by the state of Colorado.
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