Skillcrush Reviews
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Tamara
Skillcrush - Fun Coding and Worth It!
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I've managed to make it through the full set of modules in the HTML & CSS coding coursework and just need to get a domain name now. It's impressive as I had no previous knowledge of coding and it seemed to be a big mystery to me to start with. But, I highly rate the teaching style and engagement - learning always works when it is fun and you want to learn more and more and practice and practice...I'm managing the Break Into Tech Blueprint course whislt also doing an advanced excel course (figured I'd do the lot in one fell swoop) and moving across the Atlantic from the UK to Oregon, and working full time. I'm saying all this to stress that this course is doable and flexible and fun. I wish I had more time to totally dive in, but what I am gaining in knowledge and achieving in progress is brilliant. The course allows you to think for yourself, encourages you to find your own answers for puzzling elements, yet the teaching crew and community are there to help you along and offer complete support. I could go on and on... the sum of it is that I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone and I do!
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Taylor
Skillcrush review (so far)
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I do I recently became a stay at home mom needing a job. Then I found SkillCrush. After looking into it I finally decided to apply to the “Break Into Tech” Blueprint.
As a complete newbie to the tech industry it was a bit overwhelming to start, but the way the course is built, 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 have a long way to go, but I’m looking forward to the end result.
**I do wish some of the instructions were a little more clear, especially for those of us who are overhinkers / perfectionists**
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Melania Szilagyi
Break into the tech blueprint
I’m really happy I found Skillcrush. The Instructors are amazing and helpful. The whole course is really good. They don’t gove you all the answers which is good, because you need to find it on your own or with their help so you can learn more things and practice. I highly recommend to everyone who wants to change carriers or want to learn some new skills. 😊
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Mark
Great Place to Learn
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After spending most of my career in sales, I decided I needed a change. After extensive research I chose Skillcrush to learn the skills I would need. The course work is self paced and appeals to a wide range of learning styles and skill levels.
The staff is excellent in responding to questions quickly and effectively. The counseling sessions are one on one and very informative.
Overall I love Skillcrush and can't wait until I can apply what I am learning to launch a new career!
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Kitti
excellent platform to learn
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I was a beginner when started to learn with skillcrush how to build a website. I enjoy learning with skillcrush a lot, it explains the learning material in details and many times, slowly step-by-step. I especially like that there are not only texts but also videos (in which the teacher really enjoys what she does! [plus point] I appreciate very much that the skillcrush staff answers my questions quickly, they really care about the students. I offer everyone skillcrush with pleasure!
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Theodore Wonderlik
Skillcrush is worth every penny so far
Very reasonable pricing, supportive instructors, easy to follow lessons. You really can't go wrong with Skillcrush!
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Lauren W.
Skillcrush is great!
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I started my tech-journey in another online coding bootcamp but it wasn't what I needed, so I decided to switch to Skillcrush. It provides a great teaching platform that includes videos, quizes, and course work that educates me in the way I learn best. The Skillcrush Slack community is great for connecting with fellow students and mentors who can help solve the tough questions. Overall I am really enjoying learning coding and highly recommend Skillcrush!
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Lacey Hochleutner, from Colorado
SkillCrush is the best!
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I come from absolute ZERO tech background. I'm currently working working full time, but learning to code in the evenings (classes are about 2-3 weeks, but its 'work at your own pace'). So far, I just completed the first course, "Skillcrush 101." That included learning HTML and CSS and coding my first website (and launching it this last week) all in about two months for me. I am so surprised that I am learning these new skills so easily through the SkillCrush moduels. It is challenging but very, very attainable. I am seeing new job opportunities opening for me already and I am really excited to continue with my next class! They do not leave you on your own, the instructors are so helpful and knowledgable and very sweet people. Connecting with fellow students and bouncing feedback off each other is so great as well. I highley, highley reccomend taking SkillCrush courses. It is worth every cent and more!
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Jeffrey Whelchel
Love Skillcrush
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I love the instructional material Skillcrush has created. I'm a long time computer user and programmer. However, I take a break for about 4 years. Didn't program during that time and when I decided to program again the world had moved on. Even basic skills like HTML and CSS had changed a bit during that time. I wanted something that would ease me back into the tech world without dumping too much on me at once. Skillcrush is a great fit. Every lesson has some valuable knowledge. I feel like I'm getting back up to speed at a reasonable rate and I don't feel like I'm wasting my time with the parts I had experience with before because the discussions do a good job of explaining why the way Skillcrush wants me to tackle a problem is a best practice.
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Donna
Skiicrush 101
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Brad
Very Happy With My Decision
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I've heard about coding for a while now. Heck, kids are learning it in elementary school, so at 59 I decided it was something I needed to pay attention to and possibly learn. I'm not the smartest on a computer but can eventually figure things out. So I looked at review after review of a number of online learning companies that offered coding and eventually narrowed the choices down to 2. On instinct I decided to go with Skillcrush and do the Break Into Tech Blueprint Program. In under 2 weeks I've coded and am about to launch my first website. I'm pretty impressed.
I've found the lessons and content to be so easy to learn. Adda provides clear, concise and valuable information in her videos and the following flow of education has checks and balances along the way to ensure I've been getting what I've been told and shown. Everything is broken down into steps that make the learning and the eventual goal not only attainble but without almost any stress. A couple of times I just couldn't figure something out and when I reached out the instructors and the support system in place, I was again very impressed with how fast responses and guidance came. I would definitely recommend Skillcrush if someone is wanting to learn how to code.
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Zachariah Dunlap
Break Into Tech Blueprint
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I spent nearly 2 months reviewing and searching for an online set of courses that allowed me to take all of the course work online while still having access to instructors, other students and support when needed.
Skillcrush ticked all of those boxes for me and I could not be happier to have purchased the Break Into Tech Blueprint and have full access to so much material.
I am extremely pleased with the structure of courses and with the course work as well as all of the support provided by the Skillcrush team. I have no doubt in my mind that if I work through the blueprint and practice the skills I am learning that I can turn this into a promising career.
If you're looking to become a developer I highly recommend looking at Skillcrush, it is hands-down one of the best sites for this kind of coursework out there.
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Kelvin
Don't sign up if you're looking for a cakewalk!
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I just finished the HTML & CSS class. I spent two days banging my palm on my forehead trying to figure out padding in a Photoshop comp. The course held my hand when I needed it and let it go when I needed it. I had to figure things out on my own. It was challenging. But developers have to figure things out on their own every day! It was hands-on training. I went from knowing nothing about coding to coding my first professional website within a couple of weeks. I had no idea how much I would love learning to code. What an unexpected surprise! WhenI realized how much power I had at my fingertips, I became addicted. I feel more confident now knowing I have a highly marketable tech skill about which I feel so passionate. Looking forward to learning more and working in this field.
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Teeba
Life-changing Career Blueprint
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I never thought an online course can be so personal, loving and flexible. The skillcrush course is so easy to follow, with different videos and reads, in such a personal and fun matter! I feel connected to the Skill Crush team, instructors and community even though I have not met any yet. I would recommend SkillCrush to anyone who is wanting to move into tech in a relaxed, flexible yet productive manner. GO SKILLCRUSHERS!
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The good programmer
The best Wordpress boot camp .
The way of teaching blows my mind , the ta’s And the owners are so professional. I hope one day I meet them in Person and let them know that I’m full of gratitude for finding them online . I try every possible boot camp online and nothing compares to this .
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Demaris Beyene
Happy Skillcrusher!
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I can say I am very happy so far with my experience with Skillcrush! I was confident in my decision to join the program after the free 10-day Bootcamp. If you're on the fence about signing up to take the full course, I highly recommend the free10-day Bootcamp; it'll give you a clear sense of what your signing up for and the things you learn in the Career Blueprint.
I have finished Skillcrush 107 and now I am on the HTML/CSS lessons now. The Skillcrush program is easy to follow, but it's very important to set aside time each day to stay on track and on a good timetable.
I am happy with the amount of interaction I have with my instructors, and that there are multiple opportunities to connect, from Google Groups, Live Feedback Sessions and Office hours. I enjoy being able to get feedback from instructors and classmates.
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Nicol
Skillcrush 101 Review
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My experience with the beginning of the Skillcrush [BREAK INTO TECH BLUEPRINT], has been nothing short of impressive. While I've had quite a few moments where I thought I wouldn't grasp a project, I got past it and felt more empowered to continue moving forward.
The Skillcrush Support Team has responded to my desparate cries for help within hours and gave me just enough help without giving me "all the answers", and enough to make me think (strain may be a better word to describe me, haha), and figure things out on my own as well. I think it would be a disservice if they gave us the answers flatout. This way, we are learning to look, search and dig deeper which ultimately makes us stronger.
I hesitated for nearly a year on taking this full course but once I tried out Skillcrush's 10 Day FREE Bootcamp I was sold on giving this full class a try, and I'm very thankful. I look forward to what the future brings.
Thank you Skillcrush! ;)
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Haley Brittingham
Web Development Blueprint
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I actually purchased the Web Development Blueprint two summers ago but started graduate school a few weeks later and finishing my blueprint took a back seat, but finally two years later I am back at it. I love and truly appreciate that I still have access to this curriculum as many other online programs prevent you from accessing the information and modules after a certain timeframe. For this reason, after I finish this blueprint I plan on signing up for their business/freelancing blueprints to help me launch my own business.
As far as the actual learning experience goes, Adda breaks it down step by step and really makes it really easy to learn. Skillcrush provides that perfect balance of learning very technical topics while having fun!
I haven't used all of the resources such as the group chat and connecting one-on-one with an instructor, but I have referenced their blog and attended webinars which are all very helpful and encouraging.
Overall, I highly recommend Skillcrush because it provides access to learning skills at a very reasonable price (I personally wouldn't have been able to fork out the dough for other online programs). The platform is great, the emails from Adda are always encouraging and I do feel like she truly cares about her students which is really awesome!
I could go on, but I have some coding to do thanks to Skillcrush :)
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Morgan Segura
Great for anyone!
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SkillCrush.com is a wonderful resource for anyone looking to work in the field of Web Design or Web Development. I have been working in this industry for over a decade and have read articles and used many tutorials to stay ahead in this everchanging profession but none like skillcrush. I have learned a lot taking these online courses and lifetime access means I can continue to venture back to the site anytime they update sections or add new ones.
What I like about SkillCrush:
- Very well organized and thoughtout learning process
- Self paced and provides a clear path throughout
- Great community of like minded students to healp and learn from
- Amazing instructors, staff and career development specialists
- They offer class events where you can work online with an instructor and ask any questions you'd like
- A great library of master classes that go into great detail about specific topics
- Short, enternaining and easy to follow (not lengthy, boring and mind boggling) videos with great instructors and graphics
- They teach what you need to know
- They offer a ton of hints, best practices, resources, quizes, template files, etc.
- You learn and build actual projects for your portfolio (including a portfolio to display them in)
- The program is goal oriented and focused on getting you educated, prepared and out into the job market quickly
- This is the most affordable Bootcamp style website I have found
While there are many more great qualities offered at SkillCrush these a re few to give you an inside scoop to what it is like to be a student. I hope that if you are truly interested in becoming a Designer or Web Developer you take SkillCrush seriously as a resource for accomplishing that goal. Thank you for your time.
Morgan Segura, B.S., M.I.S | Senior UI/UX Developer
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Susan Kiley
student
Skillcrush teaches me in the way I learn best. I cannot skip key (and hard) concepts which is good for me.
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Joel
Not lived up to hype
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I signed up recently and found the material to be well arranged and put-together. They clearly did a decent job of designing the course work. Now for the trouble:
1. There is really no way to guage the success rate of their graduates. There are hundreds of students, and only a handful of them give any sort of testimony(I think this is the case with many schools). They give you a 30 day refundable window, but the trouble is that you can't tell if this is going to work out for you in 30 days, especially if you are doing this part time.
2. One thing they DON'T tell you in advance is that you have tp purchase software, and later, domains. The software with cost between 40-100 dollars per month.(I don't know what the domain costs)They give no HINT of this when they are sending marketing emails to get you to sign up, but spring it on you after class starts. I asked them about this, and their answer was glibly stated as "sorry for the 'misunderstanding'".
3. Be careful of schools with excessingly high review numbers(this school gets about 4.8 on this site). I don't know exactly how all reviews are generated, but I've seen this sort of thing in the past. Without going into detail here, just understand that it is possible, and often is the case, that review numbers get skewed upward intentionally. I simply think that a Skillcrush student who is unhappy gets his/her refund(which in fairness to them, they will give without an argument) and forgets about it without leaving a review.
4. I found instructors and any sort of assistance to be inaccessibe. They try to stear you to the community or FAQs, which is fine on a certain level, but if you are a student you need to get an answer from a qualified instructor in a timely fashion. I don't think they deliver well on this.
Bottom line, let the buyer beware. Some other reviewers have recommended Lynda or some other free or inexpensive sources. I think that's a good option for some. Skillcrush didn't work out well for me. That doesn't mean it won't for others. I'm sure they're glad to see me go, they likely viewed me as a trouble maker. That's fine. All I wanted was to be given a straight answer from the start(about cost, expectations and everything else), which they won't do. The bottom line is I think that the thing they do best is market themselves. Thanks for reading.
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Soraya
Skillcrush Review
Skillcrush is awesome! Each lesson is presented in a way that makes learning web design and code fun and easy. I would highly recommend Skillcrush to anyone with an interest in joining the tech field.
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Michael Harrison
Excellent Entry Into Coding
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Skillcrush is an excellent resource for anyone trying to break into coding. That said, it will not be for everyone.
It is important to understand how Skillcrush works before investing in a blueprint. From my own experience: I purchased the Front End Developer Blueprint. I spent on average somewhere between an hour and two hours every weekday for about three months (with the occasional week off). In that time, I worked through four classes focused on HTML, CSS, Javascript, Git, and Responsive Web Development. Classes were a mix of video, reading, and hands on exercises. Personally, this worked great for me. It gave me the time and flexibility to work through the material at my own pace, spend extra time on subjects I had more difficulty with, and if I was well and truly stuck, I could reach out to my fellow classmates via forum, or speak directly with the instructors using Zoom.
Obviously, this will not be the right way to learn for some others. People who want to go all in and get to work as fast as possible will most likely be better served by a more rigorous program that demands more time from its students, but is spread out over a shorter period. Skillcrush's time commitment is very much up to the student. If you spent ten hours a day on lessons and worked weekends, clearly it would not take three months. That said, students interested in learning at such a pace might be better served by another service that is built with such speed in mind. A note in Skillcrush's favor though, these programs are usually significantly more expensive than what Skillcrush offers.
Ultimately, you get out of Skillcrush what you put in. Yes, instructors, alumni, and other students will help you. There is a catalog of additional master classes to watch. There are career materials to work through to help with getting a job in the industry. But all of this is reliant on the student. As much as Skillcrush does to make the process as painless as possible, they do not do the work for you. If you do not feel like you have the self-discipline to keep up, or would prefer to work with instructors in person, then a different program will most likely be a better fit. For those who do feel comfortable learning remotely, Skillcrush is offers several programs for getting into coding, all reasonably priced, and with a bevy of extra materials for the students willing to get as much out of their course as they can.
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Qayla Chism
Best Web Development Course Online
Im currently enrolled in the Frontend Developer Blueprint and it's amazing. It starts out a bit easy if you're a little familiar with HTML and CSS but it gradually progresses with challenging coursework which I enjoy. It makes me feel like I'm actually learning and able to do stuff on my own and I can contact them for help at any time. Also I love the Office Hours!
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R. Knox
Old Dogs and New Tricks - Learning Web Development
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You know the adage... "You can't teach an old dog new tricks...."
Well, Skillcrush is giving that statement a run for its money :)
I have been "self-taught" in design for over a decade. My philosophy to commit to being a lifelong student has allowed me to learn what I needed as I progressed along. As I began the first track of my Blueprint to say I was skeptical is an understatement, especially when I saw how short and concise the modules were. After the first two classes, I was like "OH NO!" what did I just do? I could have learned this on my own on some free site with Professor Google and Dr. Youtube.
But obviously, I was not paying attention when Ada said the course is designed to be easy and then increase in complexity. By my fifth module, I was literally doing a happy dance. Not only was I learning short cuts to things that used to take me much longer to do, the way the learning modules are set up WORKS! You are not inundated with a lot of information. I liken it to building a house. You get a foundation and then you add the beams for the walls, then the plaster, then roofing, etc... you get my drift.
At the end of the first leg of my All Access Blueprint track which was called Visual Design, I already see why we started there and are progressing on into actual coding. Now, you have to exercise self-discipline with any online course.
Let's talk community! When you first join you introduce yourself to the sea of other Skillcrushers. And slowly you begin to interact with constructive feedback, encouragement and yes HELP from people who may be further along. Not once have I felt alone in this and as I stated before I am no spring chicken :)
My first instructor that I could call out to for help was PHENOMENAL. She didn't make me feel stupid for asking what may have been obvious questions. She was thorough, she was helpful and booking office hours was easy. I am excited as I move forward and I feel reassured that if I hit a wall there will be someone there to assist me. All I have to do is seek for the help and I will get a response.
As I am almost 80% complete with my next track, I can't believe how confident I feel in what I have learned. From the staff, to the additional resources provided, to the structure of the course...I am glad I made this investment in my future and took the leap to explore. I dare say if I can do this... honey child...ANYBODY can do this!
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Ronick thomas
Best Decision I almost didn't make
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As the title says, I almost didn't sign up for a blueprint at SkillCrush. About two months ago I was on the fence in regards to boot camps. I've heard all sorts of things good and bad. I also had invested in courses to learn on my own through Udemy, watching free YouTube video amongst other things. My hang up...do I really want to spend more money?
Did I really want to spend money to go through someone's curriculm, get to the end feeling I got it, to only end up back where I started? Well, I took the plunge and signed up for the Wordpress Developer Blueprint. So far, it's the smartest thing I've done this year!
The courses are broken down well. Meaning there isn't too much at once and there is a flow that makes you want to do more in one sitting then say having to dedicate 5 hours a night to studying and doing code. I love the flexibility in this program, it's probably one of the best features.
The instructors and the learning environment is very nurturing. The hardest thing when you tackle something new like this is feeling that you are alone and having self-doubt set in. SkillCrush is an environment that teaches code but promotes self-worth in the materials and the conversations with the staff. Definitely a "Can Do" attitude throughout the company.
I'm finishing up my 1st month and I don't feel lost or less than capable in any areas. Of course, coding is a technology journey that never stops needing improvement. You only get out what you put in. So, far my experience at SkillCrush has been a very positive experience and I'm hoping it will continue to be.
Ron
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Aubrie
Skillcrush has been Great so far!
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I have only completed my first class in my skill crush all access blueprint but it went really well. I feel like I learned a lot really fast and I'm excited to see what else I get to learn in the near future. The classes seem quite structured and it's pretty easy to follow the instructions and complete the assignments. I am not a super fanof sharing my workbefore its complete, which is suggested often, but I think if someone is more open to it and enjoys progressive feed back, then its probably great. I think its just my personality, I'd rather get a project completed and then see how people feel rather than share each peice, as I finish it, but to each is own. It's great that the program doesn't require that you share in the google group but rather just suggests it.
My experience so far with instructors has been okay, I feel that although I'm sure its difficult some instructors should work on not imposing thier own personal opinions on style to students work, and try to be more neutral in thier suggestions, but over all its great to have them as a resource to go to when neccesary.
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Julia
Crush it with Skillcrush
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In my first 100 days I had tried a LOT of on-line programs for learning to code. Most had, at some point, an issue I could not get around or find help - for instance how to properly set up Cloud 9.io. Others were expansive in their curriculum but not practical. I have passed all sorts of programming courses, but was left with the nagging thought of "Could I apply this in the real world?" I looked at Skillcrush's reviews on-line and took them very seriously. Recently out of grad school and unemployed, I took the cost of Skillcrush seriously as well. For me, this was an investment - in time, in treasure, and in faith that Skillcrush's Blueprints will get me to where I want to be as a coder. Skillcrush's self-paced program is great but their real attribute is the Office Hours. The TAs are invaluable and a great asset to the program. They are kind, sympathetic, and gracious. That being said, be prepared to do the work. Make the effort and embrace the program. Coding is the reward.
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Michelle C.
Intuitive Course with Easy to Follow Guidance
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As a marketer, I've been wanting to learn code for a while, but felt intimidated by many programs. I am also a generalist, so finding a program that allowed me to learn about many different things (Photoshop, CSS, HTML, etc.) was a huge plus! I found the course easy-to-follow, with great resources and well-structured learning modules. I'd definitely take additional courses through Skillcrush.
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Brian Johanson
Worth the Money, Excellent Program
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It is difficult to save money for this type of program. That is the drawback, but there are so many advantages. You get:
A forum where people can help you with questions.
Email support
Frequent video conferences where you can ask the teacher whats on your mind.
One on one teacher student conference.
Comprehensive content.
Many exercises to help drill in the information.
A real tool to use, my website. I did all the work, but I was guided by excellent teachers.
In summary,
I have to save for this program. It takes time. But on the other hand, the program was finished. I completed it because of all the support that I had. Many of my Udemy classes on the other hand are not completed. So thank you. I appreciate it, I just wish I could afford to take classes faster.
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Peggy Alford
Skillcrush All Access Blueprint
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I found Skillcrush by accident, reading an article about it at LinkedIn. I had been mulling over a career in web design and development for years, classes my friends took (and failed) seemed designed to discourage students. Skillcrush seemed very different so I looked into it. I ended up holding my breath and taking the plunge - I signed up for the free 10 day bootcamp. I had a blast and learned about all sorts of new things, even got the chance to code in Ruby and Python. I ended up signing up for the All Access Blueprint. I am just finishing up my first segment on Web Design, and it has been a wonderful experience! I've learned so much about Photoshop Creative Cloud, and how to design a website, from layout styles, colors, fonts, what and how to use each element and I am going to end up with a website designed to help me break into the industry! And what a wonderful, supportive environment - if you get stuck, have a problem, have a question, or just want to share your work for feedback, you belong to a wonderful google group of students and instructors who are there to help you out. This is one of the best learning environments that I have ever been involved with, and I have had a lot of "traditional education". With the help of Skillcrush, I know that by the end of this year, I will have the skills and knowledge to launch myself into my new career!
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Jo Rocca
Skillcrush
Skillcrush has been an amazing resource and learning tool for me. The lessons are well structured, easy to follow, and interactive. The hands on experience I am getting just working through the course is invaluable. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn anything about building websites.
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Abigayle Franklin
All Access Career Blueprint
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I am currently enrolled in the All Access Career Bluprint through Skillcrush. So far, I like how the lessons are broken up. I can be working at my 9-to-5 and take a quick 5 minute break to cover a step in that day's lesson and, at the end of the day, be through an entire lesson. I also greatly appreciate the use of the Google Groups. I participated in online classes before where I felt alone. The Google Group makes me feel more connected to my instructors and classmates. I feel like my work is greatly enhanced by having that feedback. Additionally, the instuctors are great for giving software suggestions. I was worried when I saw that I was going to have to sign up for trials of different software. I felt like might be a hugh push on me to sign up for those products, but the instructors have been good about informing us of alternative programs and going over some of the pros and cons of paid software vs open source or free.
If I were to list any cons - It would be that, getting into the blueprint, I had my mind set on a career of coding. So the initial classes of visual design is a bit confusing. I'm building a site to showcase my work, but I have no work to showcase. But I'm going to trust the process and go with the flow.
One last thing, totally nit-picky, they send out daily emails letting you know what to do for the day. Great if you need that nudge. However, I'm ahead of the emails. It feels like, since they track my progress, they could have the corresponding email sent out. Today, I got an email to do a lesson I did days ago. I don't even look at those emails anymore.
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Sonja
Impressed.Encouraged.Happy.
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I am in the final week of the first 3rd of my first course...did you follow that? ;)
I am enrolled in Visual Design and Front End Devlopment. I had majored in Photography in 2009. Aside from being slightly intimidated by the idea of jumping into a world I'd only had a "crash course" in years ago, I didn't want to rack up school loans.
Skillcrush was the answer for all that prevented me from moving forward with my education. It is affordable, user friendly and has such a good reputation. I did my research, because everything can sound "to good to be true". As it turned out, this online campus is exactly what I need.
The classes are organized, the one-on-one help and peer reviews are so helpful. The resources, tools and connections are invaluable and I am so excited to be able to use them in the future.
My only note for improvement lies within the Google Group. If Skillcrush could introduce Google groups and how it works for their class to its newcomers in their orientation, it would be greatly appreciated. I know a couple other students, along with myself, were new to google groups and got a little confused, about how threads work and the appropriate place to post questions and/or work in order to get feedback. Skillcrush is not responsible for Google Groups' slightly chaotic setup, but if there was even a 3 minute segment on how to use it efficiently during the course, I think it would be helpful.
All in all, so far so good. I feel more prepared, more able and more encouraged to do what I want with my career. That in and of itself is worth the cost of the class (and I haven't even finished it yet)!
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Melissa
Great Info & Teachers!
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I'm in the middle of the Visual Design blueprint & love it! The information is laid out clearly & it makes choronological sense, although it can be overwheming at times because there's a lesson every day (but you can decide your own schedule with it so that helps!)
I also love my teacher & our TAs - they're always really supportive and offer constructive feedback.
The only suggestion I would say is to stress that the prices are in US dollars because of how many people are doing it across the world. I live in Canada and was a little shocked at the price that came off my credit card at first because I forgot about exchange rates.
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Sandy Hayes
Great course!
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i wasn't sure about signing up at first due to the cost but they have a nice payment plan program for students taking the All Access Blueprint course. I'm not sure if they offer that with the shorter term programs. It has been amazing so far! I'm learning so much from the interactive lessons that really make you think about why you're doing what you're doing in the design phase. I just started a couple weeks ago but the support from the google groups is tremendous, I don't regret signing up for this at all!
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Stephanie Binderup
So far, so GREAT!!
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I've been at this blueprint for eight days, and I'm over halfway through the first class. My teacher is responsive, offers wonderful suggestions, and shoots straight. Let's face it - I have next to zero experience, so I have an enormous learning curve (I stink at this). I am learning at my own pace and loving every minute of it! So far, this is the best learning experience I've had as an adult learner. I cannot wait to launch my first site! -
Dave Mischler
Well Conceived Approach
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I am several weeks into a Skillcrush blueprint and the program is very well designed.
They have a clear idea of what is important to learn in each area and focus on those key concepts. The information comes in bite-sized chunks giving you time to process each step as you go. The information comes to you in at least a couple forms, video and writen, so it works well no matter how you learn best. And they have hands-on practice exercises immediately after presenting a concept so you get to learn by doing right away.
The courses are built by series of lessons and each lesson is broken down into a sequence of steps. Thus, while they provide a recommendation of what you might complete each week, it is very easy to do more or less than is recommended and work at your own pace to fit your schedule and learning approach. Overall, it is very efficient and works particularly well for someone who is new to coding and is holding down another job while building new skills
The instructors have been very responsive to email questions and typically overdeliver in their replies - they provide even more information than I expected - which is fantastic. The classroom group feedback sessions conducted over the web (via Zoom Meeting) have been very well led and have been really useful. The tool used to hold those online group meetings is simple to use and enables participants to share work quite easily. Skillcrush also provides summary "cheat sheets", links to other resources and lots of help opportunities if you need it.
I highly recommend Skillcrush.
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Jeremy Willhelm
Re-established my love of code.
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After searching through the many different code schools or bootcamps, I came across Skillcrush.com. There are numerous reasons why I chose this option compared to the other camps available. The most important reason was the cost. I spoke with someone from Skillcrush and they worked out a plan so I can take their courses with my current budget. This allows me to learn new skills so I can be more marketable in the tech industry. The courses (Blueprints) are simple to follow and understand. I feel like they are really interested in me succeeding. The only downside is the Job assistance isn't "hand-holding" or assisted. Instead they offer numerous guides, tips and resources that you can utilize for either freelancing, or finding a job. I'm halfway through my All Access Career and already excited in the potential for starting in a new career.
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Lara Davis
Best of all worlds!
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Skillcrush is the best of all worlds when it comes to learning styles.
Each lesson is designed in a way that it hits all different learning styles. They combine videos with text transcripts, texted lessons with great resources to learn on your own. Also, you have access to office hours, feedback sessions and Google groups. No matter the question or roadblock you encounter there is a way to learn and the suites your style of absorbing and retaining information.
They give you all the tools to set you up for success because in the real world when you don't know something you will need to know how to find the answers. I work with a web designer and developer who is completely self-taught and his best advice to me was 'know where to find the answers'. Skillcrush is excellent at teaching you what you need to know to become a web developer/designer but they are even better at teaching you where to find the answers.
The class I am on right now is very challenging and some of the material does not match up with each other. But I know other students have had the same issue and I am learning to form them and working the problems. I would have to say I am actually pushing myself harder with this class because of these issues and I have been using all the recourses Skillcrush provides.
All in all, I would recommend Skillcrush to anyone who wants to make a change in their career. I have received great support for a great network of people from the instructors to my fellow classmates. I have done self-paced learning before and this is by far the best experience I have ever had.
Skillcrush is amazing and I highly recommend it.