Skillcrush Reviews
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Carla Mendes Verified via LinkedIn
Changing Careers
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I've been taking the "Break Into Tech Blueprint" for almost two months. So far I've been thrilled.
Skillcrush helps out totally newbies and people like me, lets them know that it's ok to not be ok in our current jobs, and it IS possible to change this.
I have loved every single video, every single "check" on my list and I am looking forward to see what's coming next. I feel like everyday I'm learning more and more things and the progress has been undeniable, not only seen by me but also people I talk to about it, some of them professionals already in the area.
I ahve no idea where this "Break into Tech" is going to lead me, but I'm really glad I took the ride!
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Teni C. Verified via GitHub
Timely confidence boost + well worth the Investment
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I say ‘timely’ because I happened upon Skillcrush completely by chance, during a rough time in my career, and I almost wish I had found it sooner.
Despite my lingering self-doubt in my ability to learn coding and development skills, I was convinced that they were worthwhile skills to learn, and the pitch for the Break Into Tech Blueprint was too enticing to pass up. I’m happy to say that Skillcrush has helped start to quench that self-doubt, and that ~5 months after beginning my blueprint I can officially add “Front-end Development,” “WordPress Development,” and “Visual Design” to my skillset.
The lessons were easy to digest, and the right balance of videos, text, challenges, tutorials, resources, and quizzes – all of which helped with practicing and retaining the materials. I got the right support from my instructors when needed, where they not only helped me work thru any challenges with my code, but highlighted how to approach the same problems in the future. I also appreciated how my instructors and classmates provided design feedback in a way that challenged my choices and perspectives, but without feeling rigged, prescriptive, or overbearing.
Right now, my next step is using the skills I’ve learned from Phase 1 and 3 to begin freelancing and searching for other fulfilling jobs as I work thru Phase 3. But I feel more optimistic about my future now than I was earlier this year, and more confident that I’ll find what I’m looking for, so I have the Skillcrush team and community to fully thank for that.
(Also -- for anyone who is unsure about taking the course, try the free Bootcamp course first like I did; it’s a glimpse of what the lessons actually look and feel like, and it was what ultimately convinced me to enroll into the full blueprint).
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Maria Wright Verified via LinkedIn
Title: Break Into Tech Blueprint is Fantastic
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I joined Break Into Tech Blueprint about a month ago, and I can't believe how much I have learned in this short time.
I've taken many online classes, but Skillcrush really has a unique learning environment like no other I've seen. There is variety between short videos, text, hands-on exercises, and quizzes, as well as larger projects.
I've also really enjoyed the support from the Slack community - the students are really supportive and the instructors are always there to answer any questions. I have had my first career counseling appointment, and was able to talk to someone further down the road from me who answered my questions and helped me know what is possible.
Most coding schools are 10x the cost of Skillcrush. I can't believe the value that I am getting.
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Theresa Verified via GitHubGreat Course to learn programming
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The Skillcrush course is a great course to get into tech and especially what I really find great is the practical approach. There are lots of exercises, but not just to code for fun, it is always related to your personal project. For instance, you start developing a design for your portfolio website and later you learn how to program it. You will also have real clients you are doing projects for. So you can actually earn some money already. The Break into Tech Blueprint (i got a subscription with lifetime access) you can actually start with basic courses and later learn any other coding language.
What is also great with the course is the support! You have a great community where you can ask and answer questions and there is also always a teacher responding. But there are also personal chatting sessions with a teacher or other class mates.
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Tatianna P. Verified via GitHubBreak into Tech Blueprint
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Stumbling across Skillcrush had to have been the best possible thing to happen to me in my life. I took a whole course in front-end web development and didn't feel as confident coding as I do with only taking part of Skillcrush for a week!! I absolutely love the videos and resources provided in each lesson and I can't wait to learn much more. Thank you for such a great path to bring more women into tech.
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Precious Verified via GitHubTotally worth it (and fun too)!
I am interested in changing careers to become a front-end developer and I was looking into different tech boot camps that would help me level-up my skills. However, most were out of my price range AND required me to quit my job. Then I discovered Skillcrush. Even though it is self-paced, there is accountability, sound guidance, and a great sense of camaraderie.
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Angela Barnes Verified via GitHubWould recommend to anyone!
I am new to the tech industry so I was nervous starting with Skillcrush, but it really has been so welcoming. There is always someone willing to help from instructors to fellow students. The culture here is fun, energetic, and genuinely caring. I would suggest Skillcrush to anyone. I love it so far!
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Rose Verified via GitHubSo far, so awesome!
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I was totally hesitant about signing up for Skillcrush. I really couldn't imagine what it had to offer that isn't on all the other free sites. Having signed up, I can tell you that there's a huge difference. Skillcrush has a very systematic approach towards not just teaching coding but teaching it in a way that leads to acquiring job-relevant skills. I had read that there is too much hand-holding with the Skillcrush curriculum that would slow personal growth but I find that there is just enough hand-holding mixed with some challenging exercises to ensure you flex those coding muscles and to grow. Skillcrush also has a really awesome and supportive community, I don't ever feel alone and know that as tasks get harder and harder, I will find the support that I need. If I have only one regret, it's that I didn't sign up sooner :(. I don't know about job assistance as yet as I have not reached that phase of things but if everything continues as it is now, I expect to be very satisfied then too so I have rated it 5 in advance haha.
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Nhung Le Verified via LinkedIn
Skillcrush took my money
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Skillcrush took the money from me for the course that I don't want to be in and not giving me the money back. I tried to contact Skillcrush for a refund but they refused. Now they are charging me around $200 every month for the course that I'm not using.
I already made 9 month payment for them. I had to contact my credit card company to stop paying for Skillcrush. After that, Skillcrush blocked me from the course without notifications. When I called them on the phone, it went straight to their voicemail. I feel like they didn't want to deal with me in person.
I feel like this company is treating me unfairly and oppressively. They care more about the money than helping women.
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Tomilynn Rando Verified via LinkedIn
Course Review so far SkillCrush 107
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My experience so far with skillcrush has been a great! Not having any previous experience in web design I have to say it is taking me a little longer than I expected. The lessons however explain everything in great detail and if I am stuck I can generally find an answer on groups or with an instructor who is online when I am doing the lessons and I have found the response to be fairly quick. I have also done some zoom meetings and have found them to be very helpful as well. I am looking forward to the next lesson.
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Colleen Sexton Verified via LinkedIn
A port in the storm (of information overload)
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I found Skillcrush while on a mission to learn marketable skills, after changing careers. I am so glad that I did! I have to admit that at first, I doubted the credibility of the site because of the cheerful music and happy instructors. But I was very quickly proved wrong, because this site is just as professional and informative as other, more...boring sites.
I love the instructional design. Skillcrush uses videos and they provide the transcripts, which is great, in case you want to go back over a point from the video without watching the whole thing again. There are great cheatsheets to download for HTML and CSS, which are much more organized than my own notes. Everything is clearly explained, and there is redundancy, which helps me learn.
Response time is excellent. In my experience, any questions that I have sent in have been replied to very promptly, and there is an actual person responding.
There are video chat times available that I find very helpful. It's a great way to feel like you are in this with other people, but you can learn on your own schedule. For me, this is the most valuable aspect of Skillcrush.
Keep up the most excellent work, Skillcrush!
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Carlos Sengo Verified via LinkedIn
All-Access Career Blueprint
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For a long time that I was looking into changing my carrer, I reserached online and most of the code schools I found weren't really clear or to some extend trustwhorthy. Then I found SkillCrush. After looking into it I finally decided to apply to All-Access BluePrint.
As a complete newbie to the tech industry was a bit overwhelming to start, but the way the course is bulid it really made it easy to learn. Furthermore the help given by all instructors is great, they are really there for you giving you insightful support.
I'm almost finalizing 107 blueprint and I couldn't be happier.
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Erika Price Verified via LinkedIn
All-Access Career Blueprint
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I was initially intrigued to try Skillcrush because I found the 10 minute demo to be informative and captivating. The course has not disappointed! I'm enjoying the All Access class because they have pre-determined which courses I need and the best order to take them. I began with Visual Design and have now advanced through HTML and CSS.
The Visual Design class taught some design concepts and some technical tools. Although I've bumbled through Photoshop in the past, it's great to actually understand what it's all about. It's such a feature-rich tool that it was incredibly helpful to have guided instruction focusing my learning on the most important tools.
My favorite part about the class is the mix of video, text, and hands-on work. It toggles between all three which keeps me from getting bored which can so easily happen in an online class. Skillcrush is also very good about pointing you to all the extra online free resources (code validators, fonts, icons, etc.) you'll need to one day function on your own. There is also great support through both Google groups and online check-in calls where you can meet, as questions, and share your work with instructors and fellow students.
I'm not yet launched into the world of web design and coding, but based on my excellent experience thus far, I fully believe that I will be landing jobs before this class is over.
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Laura Gieg Verified via LinkedIn
Impressive Web Development Course
They cover everything you need to get started in the real world of web development
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Sabrina Danielle Green Verified via GitHubExcellent Resource for Aspiring Web Professionals
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Skillcrush is an excellent resource for aspiring web professionals. The online learning environment introduces the material in a manner that is very easy for someone without any prior knowledge to understand. The instructors then help you retain that information by having you consistently recall the skills learned throughout the course with fun and challenging exercises.
Skillcrush also helps you learn the professional lingo and "best practices" of a web professional which helps you feel like a competent insider in no time. I’m a very detailed oriented person; I like to know that I have all the pieces to complete the big picture.
They provide you with everything you need to know without making you feel overwhelmed.The quick reference documents provided with the lessons are an invaluable tool; I often refer to them while completing projects. The staff/instuctors are very encouraging, knowledgeable, and available to aid students whenever needed.
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Nikki Davis Verified via LinkedIn
Fun!!
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This course was a birthday gift from my mom a couple of years ago. I absolutely loved it as it was both fun and challenging. With it, I was able to design my own website and revamp my clients' websites as well. This has led to partnering up with another designer on a couple of other sites! Currently, I am reviewing the class as it has been revamped. That's another reason to love Skilllcrush as there are constant updates to keep current with trends and technology. The only reason why I gave the Job Assistance a three star rating is because of the lack of it during the time that I took the course a couple of years ago. -
Kelley Clark Martin Verified via LinkedIn
Loving my Skillcrush classes!
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I can't remember how I stumbled on Skillcrush, but I'm glad I did. It's super accessible and easy to follow. I just finished the first section of the All-Access plan, and I can already see a marked improvement in my design work. I made things up by the seat of my pants before, and now I have methodology and a plan and it's great. My work looks and feels 1000% more professional. I am extremely confident that the investment I've made will pay off via my career.
As I go into my second section, I'm already being matched up with a career counselor. I think this will put my work in context and help keep my eyes on the prize. Thanks, Skillcrush! -
emily b. Verified via LinkedIn
Encouraged
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I am currently enrolled in the All-Access Career Blueprint. I have only been enrolled for a couple weeks, but thus far have really enjoyed how Skillcrush breaks down the lessons to make them fun and easy to follow. I have already used and learned so many new tools that I know I can use in the future even if I don't land my dream tech job. The instructors are fun and I consider them professional encouragers. I feel supported and I am so glad I was listening to the Disrupt Yourself podcast so that I can start my career change. Glad I found Skillcrush and would recommend this program specifically for women looking to enter the tech field.
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Zita Collins Verified via LinkedIn
Easy to Follow, Takes the Fear out of Development!
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Skillcrush does just that...crushes tech skills! After checking out other online bootcamps, I decided to go with Skillcrush because of their great videos and valuable content regarding transitioning into a tech career, regardless of where you are or how old you are. The material in the courses are stellar and I am an avid online learner so I say from experience. While taking the classes, I've often smiled knowing someone who may have no clue about development, can easily follow the "to the point instruction." Everything you need to know is broken down step by step. This is by far one of the best investments anyone seriously wanting an awesome career, learnt at their pace without feeling intimidated can make. I would say to anyone still not sure which company to go with.....stop guessing and waiting time...sign up for Skillcrush! Job Assistance not rated as I'm still working on my blueprint, but among everyday I near that milestone :) -
Terri Newsome Verified via LinkedIn
Happy Student!!!
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I have just recently started my second Skillcrush blueprint. I didn't make it through my first one for many personal reasons but after making headway with this one I definitely will be following this one up with my first Blueprint. Everything seems to make sense to me now and the process feels so easy! I truly appreciate the monthly payment plans that Skillcrush offers because I have been STARING, HOPING, & PRAYING to be able to save up the coins I needed to participate but it just never worked out that way. The monthly payment plans made it possible for sure.
In terms of the course and its structure, it is definitely an enjoyable process. I really cannot complain for the most part. The format usually goes something like this: Video/Information, examples, notes/handouts/practice/practice/practice. You catch on really quick. The features that keep me motivated the most are being able to see how many steps are in that section that I'm learning and how far away I am from completing that section, the momentum of being able to click mark complete, the practices, and the quizzes are really motivational for me. I feel like I'm making small accomplishments or meeting small goals so that makes it fun and motivational. To add to that a possible suggestion to boost up the motivation, even more, is if after completing certain things if we received digital badges to collect. That would be neat! Skillcrush has definitely put alot of work and effort into making this a QUALITY program and you can tell. Hats off because I can tell that these courses are ALOT of work. So you are definitely getting your money's worth.
The areas of improvement are for me very minute. I love seeing Adda but it would be interesting to see the faces of the other instructors in the videos too and change up the background every so often. I personally really like color pop office decor on a white background that is girly/feminine and bold. But that's just my preferences. The group's, office hours, and events are not as streamline as I would like for me. I don't really understand how to get to the groups without having to go to the dashboard. Also I the office hours are a little intimidating for me because I have no idea what to discuss with my instructor. Skillcrush says that you can ask questions but I'm not always sure if I have questions or if I have something to talk about. For me, I would love to be able to see all of my classmates' projects and be able to interact with them more. I don't want that part to be a requirement or anything but I would love to see kind of communal space, like those shared artist spaces in major cities or Behance, where we could see each other's projects, and even chat with each other and possibly meet up. Great way to meet Business Besties. It's great to go alone but its even better together sometimes. This may also be covered in the Google group thing but I haven't navigated it all the way yet. So this may not even be a Skillcrush issue.
Not all of the time but sometimes I have to go to the video transcript to take notes because a concept that is mentioned in the video may not be mentioned in the notes part and I really want that info because I feel like it's important to me. It still works out because I can go to the transcript.
Overall, I LOVE Skillcrush and have followed them and been interested in being a student with since their beginnings when they first started offering classes. Skillcrush is doing a great job. And this may sound selfish but I kind of like that they are not as super well-known, because it gives it a small-class/community feel. Like your favorite "hole-in-the-wall" or cafe in a major city. Though I am aware that the small-community feel might not be a good idea for them fiscally. People/women SHOULD definitely join and participate. You would not regret it and your return on investment is unmeasurable. Skillcrush you beyond ROCK!
P.S. A great idea would be if Skillcrush held in person events all over the US or the major places where most of their students are (please come to D.C., where they held a little seminar about the business of web design, development, freelancing etc and have little in-person challenges session where alumni practice skills in person through challenges and projects, for example like the project where you create logos using just CSS. That would be dope! Kind of rubbing shoulders with your peers.
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Sarah C. Verified via LinkedIn
An Excellent Investment
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I am very happy to have discovered Skillcrush a few weeks ago. Having graduated with a fairly impractical degree in a down economy, I've spent most of my adult life taking unfulfilling jobs with minimal room for advancement just to make ends meet, and have had to store away dreams of any sort of robust career.
Now, I'm not saying Skillcrush will magically and instantly fix my life for me. What I am saying is that its beautifully structured course outlines, supportive instructors and high-quality learning content make me confident that I've made a good decision in choosing the site to gain marketable skills to help leverage my chances of finding satisfying and rewarding work.
I could have chosen to go the autodidactic route and taught myself web development using free resources (and actually am, adjacent to this Wordpress course). However, culling through all of the resources the internet has to offer to find clearly explained material that's worth my time is an arduous task for someone with my schedule right now. Instead, I've opted to invest a comparably small amount of money into this course to motivate myself to follow through on this career choice, and am learning so much through easily digestible lessons in the meantime.
I could not recommend this course more highly. I was on the fence for quite awhile, wondering if it would be worth it. Having now started the Wordpress Developer Blueprint, I'm confident that I'll have the skills and knowledge of best practices to maximize my potential in the field. What made my mind up to take the plunge was Skillcrush's wealth of highly informative articles and tech-related resources that are available for free, for everyone. It's clear that the company is dedicated to its students' success, whether they're enrolled or simply prospective.
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Marko Vasiljevic Verified via LinkedIn
Nice from easy to hard concept
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This really is a course where you can work couple of hours a day to upgrade your knowledge and fulfil tasks. I worked in Drupal before but I wish I took this course earlier; it would spare me endless hacked tutorials on internet and make my learning more effective.
Good thing is that you really have all the explanations you need in lessons. Tasks are solved.
The only real problem I had was installing XAMP on my PC, but that was partly because I had something else installed. I had to google it a long time...
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Stephanie Brown Verified via LinkedIn
Exceptional Value - WordPress Bootcamp Graduate
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The Skillcrush experience is an exceptional value. The interface is pleasant to use and the support is amazing. I find the learning environment to be both empowering and inspiring. From the CEO to each of the trainers and teaching assistants, everyone is so patient and encouraging to those of us learning to code and transitioning into the tech industry.
This was my second experience with Skillcrush. I took the Web Developer Blueprint with them in 2014. I am an older learner with adult children. I spent years running from technology by pursuing web development as a hobby rather than considering it a career because I felt my age and educational background excluded me from the industry. I looked at A LOT of other bootcamps and immersion programs when I first started considering structured learning. I've also taken countless online courses and tutorials because I find I learn best online. Skillcrush was the best fit for me.
My son is in college now studying Computer Game Design and Development. On more than one occasion he's asked me to be the fresh eye on something he's coding for one of his programming classes. Even in a different language I've been able to help him. I don't know I'd be confident enough to even attempt it were it not for what I've learned in my Blueprints.
The best part of Skillcrush for me is the that at any time I can go back to the courses I've taken and the projects I've completed as part of the course and revisit them as a refresher or to make improvements. Right now my immediate goal is to implement all the amazing advice and tools they make available in the career section to finally launch my freelance business.
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Brianna Verified via GitHubIncredibly valuable experience!
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I just finished the Skillcrush Freelance Wordpress Blueprint, and it's my second Skillcrush Blueprint! I also completed the Front-End Web Developer Blueprint a few months ago. Both experiences were fantastic.
I have never been a good self-teacher, as I constantly have questions and often need things explained to me a few times over. Unsurprisingly, I was nervous to take an online class, for fear it would make me feel frustrated and be a waste of my time. But with Skillcrush, I feel like I have a team of teachers guiding me, and a room of students supporting me.
The teachers (yes, plural) are super responsive over email, and the lessons guide you along the work slowly, and there is something for every type of learner. There are videos, step-by-step instructions, and plenty of outside resources. The number of things to do rarely feels overwhelming, as the lessons break it down so simply.
We have a Google group for everyone taking the class at the same time. Students post their work, share issues, and discuss the class overall. The teachers help students solve any issues with their work while guiding us in the proper way to ask tech questions, since many students have never done that before (it really is a valuable skill!). That's one of the most awesome things about the courses--it caters to those of us who are newer to the tech world and might feel completely lost in it. They explain the way that other more experienced developers tend to think about certain concepts (tabs vs spaces, ack!) and give you an introduction to the culture.
The courses were fun and challenging and super rewarding. Not to mention they are amazing resources to go back to once you launch your career in tech (which can seriously be right after finishing the course).
It's like Skillcrush pushes you to more than a head start--it pushes you to half way down the track.
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Rebecca Verified via LinkedIn
Web Designer Blueprint
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I love how friendly and welcoming the course is. As a beginner and as a female I'm not daunted or over-whelmed by it being too technical or by feeling that others know more than I do. There is a good mix of videos, reading and practice examples that help to move you along quickly and keep you interested. However, it does go over some things a bit quickly so if you really want to learn the subject deeply you may need to do some of your own research and plenty of practicing. I have found the course to be a great introduction and it has motivated me to keep learning.
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Santia Rivera Verified via LinkedIn
Skillcrush Freelance WordPress Developer Blueprint
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Pamela Alvarez Verified via GitHubTotally worth your money!
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I'm about nearly done with my Skillcrush WordPress Developer Blueprint and I'm so glad that I took it! When it comes to choosing a bootcamp, I worry over whether it be lacking or too challenging. Skillcrush has perfected the ideal medium. The lessons are engaging and challenging enough not to stress you out. If you happen not to understand a lesson or have a bug on your project. Then you have the amazing mentors who are crazy fast with responding to you. They have even helped me with questions that were further advanced than what's taught. These mentors, I have noticed have great patience with getting a student to comprehension. They will answer in a way to get you to figure out the answer to your question before giving you the answer.There are also a group and one-on-one video call that you can schedule to join in. The students in my blueprint have been helpful as well. It's a comfortable vibe and an encouraging community.
There are plenty of resources. Tons! The pacing of the curriculum is doable and organized. Even if you fall behind with the schedule that they provide you. It's okay. You can always catch up and you can even go ahead of the pace. The mentors will still be in assistances to your questions.
In regard to job assistance, you can subscribe to a weekly job list via email and with this blueprint get an apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is stack with information of how to get a client or job. Once you attain a client and have any questions, the mentors will help you. I haven't finished my apprenticeship yet but have somewhat finished my site: https//:artistwhocodes.com
I'm enjoying my time with Skillcrush. I wished that I joined sooner than I did. Hope my review was helpful to anyone who's considering of joining.
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Vicki Greer Verified via LinkedIn
Skillcrush Front End Developer Blueprint
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I just finishd the Front End Developer Blueprint from Skillcrush, and it was amazing. The classes were definitely challenging and fun. The instructors were friendly and very helpful. They were quick to respond to questions posted in the class forum. while the class does have a recommended schedule, you can proceed at your own pace if you're having trouble, or, conversely, if you aleady know something and want to move more quickly.
I liked it enough that I'm going back for more. I just started the WordPress Developer blueprint a few days ago. I'm also digging further into JavaScript in all my (copious) spare time.
Blueprints are a group of related classes (usually 3 or 4) that allow you to cover topics in more depth. A Blueprint typically lasts about 3 months.
Adda and company have done something wonderful for folks who are new to tech, and for folks who want a guided way to brush up their skills or learn something new. You won't graduate knowing everything you need to get a senior-level development post, but you'll have a solid foundation and the knowledge of how, and where, to keep on learning.
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Shellie Wilson Verified via LinkedIn
Why Skillcrush?
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If you want to get into the tech industry, learn and have fun, Skillcrush is for you. I was looking for something new and stumbled upon Skillcrush. It piqued my interest and I took a free boot camp course they offered. It took me a couple of weeks to take the leap in signing up for an actual blueprint. During that time they reached out to me with very encouraging emails. They really connected with me. I feel like Adda is one of my best friends even though we have never spoken to each other.
Anyway, the best thing about this course is the structure and interaction. It is a manageable pace, just a class a day that takes about 1 hour depending on how much you practice. With each step or new concept, you are lead through some practice exercises which really cement the concepts and codes in your mind. The Office Hours are great. You connect online with a teacher and other classmates. It is a place to ask questions and get real answers that help. There is laughter and it is a very accepting and comfortable place to engage. Skillcrush has worked out all the bugs of how to offer an online course and they know their stuff about the body of knowledge for HTML and CSS.
I never dreamed this class would be so fun and engaging. This class really is going to offer me opportunities I would never have had. When opportunity knocks, you need to open the door to see what's on the other side. I am glad Skillcrush presented the door to me and I opened it! No regrets!
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Tara Johnson Verified via LinkedIn
Web Development
I'm so glad that I found this online coding. I love the fact that it's taught by women and they are really patient with my remedial questions
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Alvin Verified via GitHubNot worth the money
Seems most of the material of their front-end wordpress glaze over things and do not go into detail on the subjects. Better spending money on Lynda.
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Michael Scott Verified via LinkedIn
Highly Recommend!
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I am about 2 weeks in to the Front End Developer Blueprint and I would highly recommend this Blueprint or investing in Skillcrush. I've gone through programs such as Udacity, Udemy, and Codeacademy, but what I like about Skillcrush's curriculum is that it takes a slow and steady approach to learning concepts for new beginners. I am very much a beginner and the curriculum has helped me to follow along and help me retain the information. Other programs seem like they take a giant leap in their curriculum and it's hard to keep up. Plus, Skillcrush seems to be geared for visual learners.
The only critique (which is very minor) would be the "Mark as complete" option when we get to practice coding. Sometimes I think it would be helpful to show me my errors in the text editor before I move on to the next section. I think I have been able to move on to the next sections by completing the exercises, but I'm not 100% sure if they are correct.
All in all, I have really enjoyed this experience and I would definitely recommend this program not just to a female demographic, but a male demographic too. I like the push for women in tech and I think Skillcrush does a great job to empower women and learners in general. Thank you Skillcrush and I hope to become an outstanding Alumni and seek a full-time web developer job!
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Dana O'Neil Verified via LinkedIn
Skillcrush Review
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I am currently finishing up week 2 of the Skillcrush Front end Development Blueprint and I have already had several aha moments. I will admit I am a woman and I have limited experience with coding and the decision to begin was difficult. I was intimidated. I have been a stay at home Mom for the past 16 years and thinking that I could start a brand new career in my 40's was terrifying and to be honest I thought was impossible. Then came Skillcrush. Adda has provided a curriculum that is user friendly and the environment is encouraging. By the end of week one curriculum I feel like I have a soldi grasp of HTML basics. My confidence level is skyrocketing and I for the first time believe I can have a career as a front end developer. Thank you Skillcrush for providing an education that speaks to me and for providing this curriculum in several different mediums to reach the different levels that I learn. I look forward to the next lesson and find that I lose track of time as I am actually enjoying my education. I can't wait to complete this Blueprint and begin the next one!
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Heather Verified via LinkedIn
Skillcrush Review 2 weeks in!
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So far I am really enjoying the skillcrush program! I am doing to the Wordpress Bootcamp which entails the Front-end Developer, Web Design and Wordpress Developer blueprints. The lessons have been fun to learn and just enough information is given to teach you the materials but not overwhelm and freak you out. I am only two weeks in on the Front-end Developer blueprint which is all the basics of building a website. There are many resources for you to use as you go through each lesson including your class group, which is really helpful! My only suggestion as of now that would make it better is for during the practice in each lesson. It doesn't tell you if your code is right or wrong and it is a little difficult to know if your doing it the right or most concise way. All in all, I am enjoying my time so far and cannot wait for more!
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Andreas Markou Verified via LinkedIn
Web Designer & WordPress Developer
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The best learning experience I have come across. Skillcrush is welcoming from the very first contact and does everything possible to make the learning experience fit the individual. There is no-pressure with the 'try it and see' experience via the Introductory Bootcamps to help you decide if it is for you. There is ongoing flexibility for choosing, changing or adding learning modules. There is always a quick human response to requests for help with any issue or question.
The module content is authoritative and well organised, just the right amount & depth for initial understanding and practice of concepts, with plenty of links to etxra resources when you want more. They style of audio visual and written material is upbeat, positive and engaging. At the end of each week it's impressive to see how much has actually been covered.
All perspectives of professional web work are covered: - design .v. development, creative .v. technical, choosing the necessary software tools, establishing your credentials via portfolio and resume preparation. Course delivery is by a great team of people with real world experience and knowledge. An extended network of Skillcrush associates provide additional free 'Master Classes' on a wide range of professional workplace topics.
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Kelsy Estrada
From Fast Food Management to Tech
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Before getting into tech, I worked in the quick service industry and had worked my way up into upper management. I was proud of that, but I was also exhausted. My life revolved around work, and I barely had time for myself. I knew I wanted more: more balance, more freedom, and the ability to actually enjoy my life outside of my job.One of my biggest fears was whether I was even capable of making such a big change. I didn’t have a degree, and fast food management was all I had ever known. I also had concerns about entering a male-dominated field and whether I would be taken seriously, along with worries about whether I was “too late” to start over.One of the things I appreciated most about Skillcrush is that it didn’t just focus on coding, it also talked about those fears directly. Things like imposter syndrome, career changes, and feeling out of place in tech were openly discussed, which made me feel a lot less alone. The webinars and resources helped me stay grounded when I started to doubt myself.I started the program in Summer 2022 and finished it in about 100 days by staying consistent and working on it a little every day. I was really motivated to change my situation, and that helped me stay disciplined.The job search wasn’t easy, if I’m being honest. I applied to over 200 jobs during the holiday season and only had two interviews. I got one rejection and one offer a 4-month contract role. I was making a lot less than I had been before, which was a little scary, but I knew I needed that first opportunity to get my foot in the door. After my contract ended, I was offered a full-time position with the same organization.Now I work as a Web Associate at a major university. I mostly use HTML and CSS, along with content management systems like Drupal and WordPress. I didn’t know Drupal at all before my interview, but I was able to learn the basics quickly, which gave me the confidence to step into the role.Skillcrush gave me a really solid foundation, but more importantly, it taught me how to learn and how to figure things out on my own. That’s been just as valuable as the technical skills. I do think it’s important to know that it’s a starting point you’ll keep learning as you go, especially if you want to grow in your career.Taking this step ended up changing my life in ways I didn’t expect. I have work life balance now. I have time for myself. I feel proud of what I do. It wasn’t easy, and it definitely took effort and persistence, but for me, it was 100% worth it. -
Lora Y.
Fun, Challenging, and Integrated
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SkillCrush has been a perfect fit for me. It's been quite a few years since I programmed but I always found programming to be challenging and creative. When I realized that so much was available on line for free I was very excited to update my skills and switch back to a tech career. I took a few free(donations always encouraged) courses at various sites. The classes were all informative and did a great job of teaching what they intended. But when I tried to actually program on my own there were so many gaps in what I had learned. To transform that knowledge into a working product or portfolio would take learning something else. For example, I had taken some classes on HTML, CSS, Python and SQL but they were all taught completely on the school's website. I didn't learn about editors at all. So then I had to learn about how to use an editor. Sure that is easy, but it's a step I hadn't considered. Then if I wanted to show my work, I needed a place to host it but suggestions for that were not discussed anywhere. And yes, all these various courses were interesting but how do I integrate everything into a product? The classes were all set up as stand alone learning so none of the challenges were integrated. As the months went by (learning for a couple hours every day) it felt like I was not getting anywhere and it was very overwhelming.
SkillCrush arranges the classes in a path related to career end goals. Along the way there are projects with the goal of having a portfolio to present for employment. As you learn more content in more difficult courses and other languages, the projects incorporate all the classes. Suggestions for additional resourses, ways to build your resume, and ways to get a job are added into the course structures. Professionals suggest actual tools and their favorite features. Taking the time to use all the resourses is encouraged to get the most out of the program. The classes are self paced but there are human teachers and a student community to help with answering questions and guiding you. And the interaction with teachers can be zoom and calls, not just email. After you finish all of the courses, there is a hiring portion to help you with writing a resume and there are mock interviews with professionals from the tech field. All of this is available for less than the cost of two Community College courses.
I hope to come back and add to this review after I use the job assistance part of this program. -
Toncia Chapman
What took me so long?!
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The coding bootcamp at SkillCrush was amazing! I had fun while learning...so cliche' but I actually did and still do. I enjoyed the bootcamp so much that I decided to take the Full Stack course. I like the different ways of learning that are expressed through out the course. First visual and auditory learning and then hands on learning. Also there are an abundance of resources to help you along the way from the instructors, to the SkillCrush community, to the live Q&As sessions, you will never be along on this journey!!
I haven't gotten to the job placement portion but I'm anticipating that SkillCrush will also be a big help with this aspect as well...looking forward to it!! -
Kelly Campbell
Best Coding Bootcamp EVER!
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Skillcrush rocks!! I can’t say enough great things about it! I chose Skillcrush over another bootcamp because of their teaching style, their free 7 day “try before you buy” mini bootcamp, affordability & their sincere kindness that was evident from the very first video I watched before even having any contact with a person on their team. The knowledge and resources they provide are OUTSTANDING! If you’re thinking about signing up with them, go for it! -
Kelly R Foote
The Perfect Amount of Support
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Skillcrush provides just the right amount of support a student needs while learning. All of the information is provided in a detailed, sequential order with ample opportunities to practice skills. I loved the projects and felt supported by the staff to push the limits of each project in order to further my learning. The staff members are knowledgeable, kind and so supportive. I felt 100% ready to apply for jobs with the knowledge and experience I gained at Skillcrush.
