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The Firehose Project

Average Rating4.82
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[The Firehose Project has been acquired by Trilogy Education.] The Firehose Project is a full-time, 22-week and part-time, 42-week online coding bootcamp that combines expert one-on-one training with a customized, robust curriculum and a worldwide student support community. Students start coding on day one and are paired with a senior software engineer mentor to build their coding skills. Students also have access to a proprietary Q&A forum and technical office ho...
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  • Elena
    Student • Free Bootcamp Prep • Online
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    Aug 05, 2017
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    Amazing guys

    Never been so impressed with online courses. You, guys, do the magic! Everything is super clear, easy to understand and friendly.

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  • Clark Jason Ngo
    Clark Jason Ngo
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    Oct 10, 2018
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    The online bootcamp you need

    The course material of The Firehose Project has a good flow that it holds your hands in the beginning and slowly make you do stuff on your own. Then enforces it with repetition with the creation of full-fledged applications.

    The support team reaches out often. Code reviews, feedbacks in an instant. You get it in 15 - 30 minutes in the forum aside from having a 1-on-1 mentor access.

    The overall learning process in The Firehose Project is great!! =)

    I can give more fe...

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  • Rebecca T.
    Graduate • Accelerated Software Engineering & Web Development Track • Online
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    May 31, 2018
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    Better off to go to an in-person bootcamp

    At least, if you've got one near you.

    Thankfully, I attended the Firehose Project back when it didn't cost $6.5k (it was $4k then), but I still sorely wish I could get my money back on something that gave no discernible ROI. While I was not expecting a job guarantee, their job assistance program was poor at best in 2015-2016. I put in my own work, applying to web development jobs and going through at least a handful of interviews never to get my foot in the door after completing th...

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  • Matt Verlaque
    Matt Verlaque
    CEO • Graduate • Accelerated Software Engineering & Web Development Track • Online
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    Apr 23, 2018
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    Solid Program

    Hey everyone!

    Just wanted to drop in and leave a quick review about my experience with the Firehose Project. 

    Honestly, I'm typically a skeptic, as there are a TON of "online experts" out there with a lot of promises. This was not the first online course that I had gone through, although it was certainly the most costly and the most in-depth.

    Short Version: IT DELIVERS.

    I joined Firehose with a single goal in mind - I had started a business that was build on...

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  • Eric
    Student • Part-Time Software Engineering & Web Development Track • Online
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    Mar 06, 2018
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    Firehose Project 25% Complete

    I am working through week #10 of 42 in the Firehose program and am happy to report that it's going very well and that it is overall a great experience. The lessons are now becoming less "hand-holdy" and require more thought to work out, but there is still plenty of guidance to help you through the material. The material is set up and written in a very understandable and user-friendly fashion and the projects that you build are not only useful, but entertaining as well. The challenges are i...

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  • Tatiana
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    Feb 01, 2018
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    Firehose Intro to Software Engineering

    I've taken 20 lessons so far in the Intro to Software Engineering course, which is a prep course for deciding on whether or not a bootcamp is the direction you'd want to go in. So far, the videos have been very high quality, easy to follow along with and descriptive. Some of the definitions have been a little lacking in my honest opinion because they tend to be less metaphor based (don't always have the novice in mind) but overall it's very high quality. This is not really an issue because...

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  • Hariharan Sai Ganesh
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    Jan 18, 2018
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    Hariharan Sai

    I am having a nice time learning to code, I started with prep and finding it interesting and motivating. I am learning it at my own phase (taking few steps at a time due other personel commitments). Now, have a idea what coding is all about. Hoping to learn more.

    Thanks to ken mazaika and his team.

    Hariharan Sai

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  • Mike Dunnett-Stone
    Mike Dunnett-Stone
    Graduate • Accelerated Software Engineering & Web Development Track • Online
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    Jan 05, 2018
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    Now a self-sufficient developer.

    The Firehose Project is a fantastic course - I could not recommend it more.

    The style of learning (written and video lessons backed up by mentor sessions) is a great fit for the aim of the curriculum: turning you into a self-sufficient developer. If you want to be able to build webapps, whether that be for yourself or for a company, this is the course for you.

    When I was deciding between the vast array of options for coding bootcamps, I consulted the reviews on this bo...

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  • Gamal Al-Hetari
    Gamal Al-Hetari
    Graduate • Accelerated Software Engineering & Web Development Track • Online
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    Dec 23, 2017
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    Great Bootcamp

    The program was great because I got to build several apps that all got increasingly complex over time. I also liked how i can ask any questions to the instrcutors or mentors or even students in the program if i get stuck on a code and they would be as helpful as they can.

    The group project is awesome because it allows you to apply all of what you learned and beyond as well as working in a team of 4-5 students to build it which gives sense on how web developers...

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  • Derek Dunbar
    Derek Dunbar
    Operations Manager • Student • Accelerated Software Engineering & Web Development Track • Online
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    Dec 19, 2017
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    Very flexible for those working full time

    Firehose was an easy choice after reviewing the schedule and curriculum with Brita and completing the pre requisite materials. It was clear to see this program could be completed working full time. Other bootcamps I looked into made me question my ability to focus on them with a less structured or more demanding lesson plan. I completed a few other structured study programs for other bootcamps before selecting The Firehose Project.

    I really enjoyed how the les...

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  • Roger W
    Roger W
    Business Analyst • Graduate • Online
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    Dec 08, 2017
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    Journey to web development

    If you're looking for a boot camp that will help you on your journey to becoming a web developer, look no further. Firehose project has given me the initial push to enter into this new world. The team is very personable and have gone above and beyond to answer any questions I had while going through the lessons. They don't give you the answers to the homework that's assigned, but they give you pointers that will lead you to solving the problem.

    The assignments aren't difficult bu...

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  • Robert Lynch
    Part-Time Sales manager • Applicant • Free Bootcamp Prep • Online
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    Dec 05, 2017
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    Highly Recommended

    I did my research for online code camps, and tried my hand at a couple. 

    Firehose is by far best. It starts you off as a complete novice, and explains in detail from start to finish. Im currently in the bootcamp prep and have already learned more than at the other bootcamps I have tried.

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  • Reginald Beninche
    Student • Free Bootcamp Prep • Online
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    Dec 03, 2017
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    Highly recommended

    I used to watch videos everyday on the internet about programming languages like JavaScripts, Ruby, Pythons, etc..but none of them compare to the free bootcamp prep. That's why I recommend everyone to enroll in the program, which I will do when I am done with the bootcamp prep. Hats off to you guys!

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Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated February 05, 2018
As a college sophomore, Noah came up with a great idea for a tech startup. But when he wasn t learning enough practical skills in his Computer Science degree to build his idea into a product, Noah enrolled in The Firehose Project , an online coding bootcamp. Noah tells us about the differences between CS classes and a bootcamp, how he customized the bootcamp to fit his needs, and how he learned to collaborate with other developers online. Three years later, using his tech skills and ...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated December 29, 2016
Welcome to our last monthly coding bootcamp news roundup of 2016! Each month, we look at all the happenings from the coding bootcamp world from new bootcamps to fundraising announcements, to interesting trends we re talking about in the office. This December, we heard about a bootcamp scholarship from Uber, employers who are happily hiring bootcamp grads, investments from New York State and a Tokyo-based staffing firm, diversity in tech, and as usual, new coding schools, ...
Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated October 25, 2016
There are many reasons to attend a bootcamp - maybe you re ready to take the plunge into a coding career or you want to update your current programming skills. Or maybe you re part of a rising generation of aspiring technical founders and you re ready to launch your own startup you just need tech skills. Should you go to a coding bootcamp to start a company? Many bootcamp alumni are enjoying the fruits of their intensive bootcamp labor by choosing the path of entrepreneurship and launching ...
Walley Yang
Walley Yang
Updated April 06, 2016
It can be stressful to switch careers into tech after doing something completely different for a long time. In my case, it was being in the military for 12 years. I had not experienced a real job interview in more than a decade, and I was trying to switch into a completely new career field. Six months after signing up for online coding bootcamp The Firehose Project , I recently landed a software engineering job as a contractor working at Boeing. I m so excited to have the opportunity ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated December 18, 2014
Ilya studied computer science and went into product management before deciding to make the switch to become a professional web developer. He recently completed theFirehoseProject - a mentor driven online coding bootcamp. Shortly after completing theFirehoseProject, Ilya received multiple job offers from Startups and Tech Companies, and ultimately decided to join EnerNOC, a global energy intelligence company, as a Ruby on Rails Developer. We talked to Ilya about his ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 02, 2014
Welcome to the September News Roundup, your monthly news digest full of the most interesting articles and announcements in the bootcamp space. Want your bootcamp's news to be included in the next News Roundup? Submit announcements of new courses, scholarships, or open jobs at your school! Bootcamps in the News Udacity Raises Fresh 35M to Expand the University of Silicon Valley In September, Hackbright Academy, Hack Reactor, Dev Bootcamp, Wyncode, Flatiron School & ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 02, 2014
The Firehose Project is an immersive online apprenticeship that teaches students of varying backgrounds to be web developers or launch their own products. While the curriculum is based in Ruby on Rails, mentors identify their mentees needs immediately and customize a learning plan for each student. We chat with Marco Morawec, founder of The Firehose Project, about their team of mentors, how they're supporting students in their journey to code, and the commitment required ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated August 29, 2014
Welcome to the August News Roundup , your monthly news digest full of the most interesting articles and announcements in the bootcamp space. Want your bootcamp's news to be included in the next News Roundup? Submit announcements of new courses, scholarships, or open jobs at your school! Bootcamps in the News LendLayer Offers Loans for Coding and Developer Bootcamps 6 Steps to Getting the Most out of your Coding Camp Experience Coding School Graduates Boost Salaries by 44% Is ...
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The Firehose Project Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.8
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4.9
Curriculum
4.8
Job Assistance
4.3
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How much does The Firehose Project cost?

The average bootcamp costs $14,142, but The Firehose Project does not share pricing information. You can read a cost-comparison of other popular bootcamps!

What courses does The Firehose Project teach?

The Firehose Project offers courses like Accelerated Software Engineering & Web Development Track.

Where does The Firehose Project have campuses?

The Firehose Project teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is The Firehose Project worth it?

The Firehose Project hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 188 The Firehose Project alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Firehose Project on Course Report - you should start there!

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We let alumni answer that question. 188 The Firehose Project alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Firehose Project and rate their overall experience a 4.82 out of 5.

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