University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps Reviews
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Goya Verified via LinkedIn
Cybersecurity boot camp - 2019
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Joined the Cybersecurity boot camp back in May 2019. Having a full time job and personal responsibilities made the fast-paced course quite challenging. Having said that I found instructor, teacher assistant and Learner Success Manager extremely helpful to keep me focused on the course.
The course syllabus has covered the majority of 8 Cybersecurity domains. The part of the course that I enjoyed the most was penetration testing, home works with bonus questions, and hands-on labs.
In my opinion, cloud and wireless security was missing from the course; however, overall I am happy that I took the course.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Dec 18, 2019
Thank you for sharing your boot camp experience, Goya! We're aware of the dedication it takes to balance personal commitments with the course material, so we commend all your hard work.
It's great to know you benefited from the support of our entire instructional team and enjoyed the curriculum. Congratulations on successfully completing the program, we appreciate your feedback! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. -
Paul Verified via LinkedIn
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I joined Coding Boot Camp after finishing my undergraduate studies in Mathematics (statistics). By the time I graduated from this full-stack program, I have learned a lot regards for the full scope of web dev. I really like the instructor(Ed) that bring knowledge patient and passionate all the time. Also, the Ed 1-to-1 discussion make me feel that he actually caring his students. In the middle of the program, I started my full-time job (software deveopment related) and feel that under so much pressure. Great thanks to my instructor and Admin for helping me release the stress. Also, I am easily to get comfused while doing in-class exercise but finishing weekly assignments and group projects push me understanding the material better.
If I have to be picky, I would suggest there will be more assignmnet supports for group project to assure I am able to deliver the best. Another future suggestions is that I hope there will be more time for introducing tech/tools (popular in the trend nowadays). We did some angular, react, java (basic syntax but not spring MVC as backend) but I look forward to seeing those materials a bit more since I am really interested in using spring framwork. But that is just a minor critque.
At the very last I would like to thanks again for this program not only for what I have learned but also I had some precious friendship. The learning environment is positive and supportive. I would also recommend my friends for the coding boot camp if they want to learn web development from scratch.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 17, 2019
Thank you for your review, Paul! We're happy you found your experience to be so valuable. We're truly passionate about helping learners every step of the way, so we're thrilled that you felt supported by our team. We are continually striving to provide a learning environment and curriculum that resonates with our learners' goals, so we appreciate your feedback. Congratulations on completing the course! We wish you continued success in all you do. -
James Jean-Jacques Verified via LinkedIn
Data Analytics Boot Camp
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I am a senior IT professional with over 20 years of experience in enterprise environments. One of the challenges that I faced was the trend of IT digital transformation, emerging and disruptive technologies. As open source tools became more popular and innovative it provided the flexible platform on creating applications and services. As a result, I needed to learn these various software tools. My challenge is that I didn't want to take single courses for each software tool which would be incredibly time intensive. I was really looking for the training that a boot camp environment would provide to allow me to simultaneously learn all these tools. As I was doing my research I came across this program and once I reviewed the syllabus I realized that this is what I needed to give me what I wanted in order to excel my career in this new digital age. I evaluated how the scheduling would impact my current lifestyle and found that the hours and commitment was manageable. This is why I chose this boot camp.
I started this program in January 2019 and I was full of excitement! As I knew that once I acquired these skill sets, it would elevate my career. I quickly found that the program was quite intense. In addition, the instructors were extremely knowledgeable. My favourite part of this program is that everything we do is hands-on! We don't learn just from theory but work on things as we go. We did a lot of group projects that mimic real-life business cases, which made the program very relevant. I really enjoyed the facilities and environment of the learning space that we were situated in as students. It was very conducive to group learning--everyone was from diverse employment backgrounds, which made our skills really unique.
I truly recommend this program for any senior IT person like myself that are looking for a refresher, skill updates and those who are looking at data analytics. This program provides you that one stop shop and the price is very fair! My advice is to commit the time, attend every class, review the assignments as much as possible, and look for YouTube videos for additional learning on each topic, as this will help a lot! If you put the time, your success would be unparalleled.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
May 10, 2019
Thank you, James! We're glad the program is helping you advance your current skill set. It's great to hear you've found our instructional team to be knowledgeable and that you're enjoying the real-world group projects. We appreciate the advice you provided for prospective learners—you definitely have to commit extensive time and review each assignment. Continue studying hard, we look forward to you successfully completing the course! -
Elizabeth Santonato Verified via LinkedIn
Data Analytics Boot Camp
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Six months ago I started a ‘Boot Camp’ program in data analytics. The past six months have presented me with some of the greatest challenges I have faced in my academic career. My brain often hurt as I struggled to process complex coding algorithms completely unfamiliar to me. On many occasions I asked myself, “What am I doing here?” and “Why am I doing this?” but I only had to turn to the incredible support network provided by the course administrator, the instructor, the team of assistant instructors and my fellow course mates, and in every instance I was given all of the support and encouragement I needed to continue on.
It’s truly incredible how much information was packed into six months. Every week there was a new program or language or library or module to tackle. The course began with work in Excel and moved to VBA. From there we delved straight into the python programming language and its various libraries, including primarily pandas and matplotlib. We developed APIs and went on to SQL. Our second term brought us to HTML and CSS. With front-end development completing our program’s journey we learned to code in javascript, d3 and visualize data using plotly. The entire process wrapped up with additional lectures, covering topics in big data, intelligent algorithms and machine learning, working with programs like PowerBI, Hadoop, and NLP.
The course moved at an incredibly fast pace, and our regular meetings three times a week eventually began to merge into one seemingly long dataframe as we worked through our projects to reach our final day of presentations. At times I had to put my life on hold, and it will take me another six months to process everything more fully, but the tools are with me now, the foundation is laid, and I am prepared to take these skills with me on my journey going forward. I am now well-equipped to enter to the field with a complete set of analytics skills in my arsenal, armed with a Certificate in Data Analytics from the University of Toronto. It was a hard-earned effort, and I have no doubt in my mind that it will be well-worth the time and money I have invested into it. Thank you!
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Apr 16, 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience, Elizabeth! We're happy you felt fully supported by our entire boot camp team and enjoyed the curriculum. We commend all your hard work and are glad to hear you feel well-equipped to enter the field. Congratulations on successfully completing the course, we are rooting you on as you move forward! -
Minna Wu Verified via LinkedIn
Great learning experience
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I'm currently a month away from completing the first Data Analytics Boot camp cohort in Canada. It's been a wonderful experience, meeting and getting to know so many people in our closely knit class. Our instructor (Piro) goes above and beyond, delivering extra hour long sessions that demo the hottest tools on the market. It's also helped me land a job at my dream company and given me the environment to build lasting connections with fellow BootCampers. The curriculum is very well designed to make the learning experience positive and fun. A+Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Mar 22, 2019
Way to go, Minna! We're thrilled you're enjoying your boot camp experience and have made lasting connections with other classmates. We also have to agree that our instructor, Piro, is pretty amazing. Thank you for your review and congratulations on landing an exciting new role! We're looking forward to you successfully completing the course and seeing your final project in a few weeks. -
Sara Hovakeemian Verified via GitHub
Best decision I made for my career
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Like many people, I felt stuck in my job. I was understimulated, felt underutilized, and not challenged. I knew I wanted to switch my career before I got further type casted. And I knew that I wanted to find a career that was in-demand and challenging. I enrolled in the Data Analytics Bootcamp at SCS because the curriculum was appealing and the class schedule worked with my work schedule.
I should preffice by saying that I had no idea how to code prior to entering this bootcamp; I had no idea what a for loop was, or how computing logic worked. I am currently 1 month from graduating and it is crazy how much I have learned from this bootcamp. So much so, that I can confidently apply for data positions because of how much this bootcamp has taught me and exposed me to. It not only taught me different syntaxes and how to use various libraries, but more importantly, it taught me how to learn (i.e. look up documentation and stack overflow). Between the super helpful TAs, the amazing classrooms, great instructor (shout out to Piro!), and approachable admin, this bottcamp was definitely one of the best decisions I have made in terms of my career.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Mar 06, 2019
Amazing, Sara! Thank you for choosing our program to make a significant career change. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the curriculum and benefited from our entire boot camp team - we also think Piro is pretty great. We're looking forward to you successfully completing the course in a few weeks and can't wait to see your final project! -
Pavani Vithala Verified via GitHub
WORTH IT
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I have joined the course with a change of role in my career.The curriculum as well as the course starting from Pre-work are very well thought of. I thoroughly enjoy each topic.Though we know buys and pieces of the technical jargon being in the industry, understanding the connection to get the big picture how various tools and technologies work is very very important.This course provided me a new found confidence if web technologies and helped me see internet in a new perceptive.Instructors and TAs are awesome helping students but to feel low because of the pace and complexity of topics.I would definitely recommend this bootcamp for anyone who wants to understand where the future is(APPS is everything and APPS for everything) as I see.😊Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Feb 20, 2019
Thank you so much, Pavani! We appreciate you choosing our program to make a career change. It's great to hear you're enjoying the curriculum and gaining confidence in using new web technologies. We applaud all your hard work thus far and are cheering you on as you continue towards completing the course! -
Juan I Diaz Verified via GitHub
Not cheap, long hours, demanding... SO WORTH IT!!
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So you think it’s an expensive course?.. it is! But you will get the knowledge, experience, resources and -most of all- guidance worth! I have been looking for a way to finally jump into developing, this course is the best tool.
Long hours, late nights, challenging new concepts, huge economic commitment... if you like a challenge and want to start learning web developing DO IT. But beware it’s on YOU what you take out :-)
I’m taking the live on-line course and the pace is a little fast so you better take it serious. The teacher is amazing, the TA team is knowledgeable and the supporting staff is great. You can tell they really care for the students success, not only for the payment. Career services have been good, I still need to complete this part tho’.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Feb 20, 2019
Way to go, Juan! We're thrilled you're enjoying our online coding program and feel supported by our entire instructional team. Great advice for prospective learners — this course does require extensive hours outside of class, but if you're truly committed to learning web development, you will be successful. Thank you for your review, we're rooting you on as you continue working hard towards completing the boot camp! -
Christopher Donner Verified via GitHub
filled so many knowledge gaps
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If you are in the industry and have the means, I couldn't recommend this course enough. I am a highschool graduate and have been working in enterprise software support for about 15 years. I've had a piece meal knowledge of the topics at hand but was missing a lot of fundamental knowledge.
The pace of the course is agressive but not overwhelming and the instructor and TAs are phenomenal. I am just over 50% through the program and am already very confident in the professional level web applications I am now capable of creating.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Feb 04, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, Christopher! We're thrilled you were able to further develop your existing skills and feel confident in what you have learned thus far. Congratulations on reaching the midway point, we are cheering you on as you continue working hard toward completing the program! -
Amrit Singh Verified via GitHub
Worth it for beginners!
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I would recommend this bootcamp for beginners looking to gain skills in web development as the cirriculum covers a lot of material. Coming from strictly an analytics background, I had a fear of web technologies mostly because I have never explored them before. I had started the web dev course on udemy by colt steele which gave me alot of prior knowledge and made the course easier for me. Six months is ample time to become familar with writting javascript at a comfortable level. More time should be allocated to teaching React (and maybe other frameworks) as these skills are what employers are looking for.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jan 07, 2019
Thank you for your review, Amrit! We're happy you enjoyed your boot camp experience and were able to explore various technologies. Our team is continually updating our course material, so we truly appreciate your input. Congratulations on completing the program! We wish you all the best moving forward. -
Kaliesha Pickering Verified via LinkedIn
Completely Life Changing!
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Yes! This program is tough, if you are not willing to put the effort into studying like any other university program you will not succeed, it is not called a boot camp for no reason. But, with saying that, if you are willing to put in the effort for this course the instructional staff and everyone involved with this program is completely hands-on and willing to help you succeed! Not only are the instructors knowledgeable (about way more then just what is taught in this course), the TA's and the tutors genuinely want you to succeed! If you are looking to transition into this field they also have a career services team that helps you get into tip-top shape for the job market! I am currently only half way through this program and I have already received multiple job offers! I would recommend this program to anyone who is serious about making a change in their life, it is truly life changing!
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Oct 15, 2018
We appreciate your review, Kaliesha! We completely agree that this program is tough and will require extensive effort to succeed. It's great to hear our entire team has been so supportive and helpful during your current boot camp experience. We commend all your hard work for reaching the halfway point and are cheering you on as you continue towards completing the program! -
Lisa Freedman Verified via LinkedIn
Student
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I am part of the first group of students to attend this bootcamp. Our cohort got off to a rough start with an instructor who was less than ideal. I found that Trilogy listened to our concerns and dealt with them professionally. We ended up with an amazing instructor, four TA’s instead of two, weekly review sessions and access to private tutors. I feel that they are absolutely committed to see us succeed. The career services part of the course is kicking into high gear and I find the staff tremendous. They offer detailed comments on our resumes, portfolios and github and are putting on career seminars weekly. This bootcamp is composed of working professionals and the students are from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds. We are already planning to continue working together once we graduate in October.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Sep 12, 2018
Thank you, Lisa! We are thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience. Like you mentioned, we are absolutely committed to the success of our learners and work to take corrective action when needed, so we're glad that the additional cohort changes and assistance we implemented were of great help. We're so happy you developed a real sense of community with your classmates and are enjoying our career services. We applaud all of the hard work and practice you have dedicated thus far and are looking forward to seeing your final project in a few weeks! -
Arvin Verified via LinkedIn
Life-changing!
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Investing in this program is indeed high-risk, but incredibly high reward. I have learned and applied so many different skills in such a short time that I look back on my own progress in disbelief. This program is NOT for everyone though - it’s called a bootcamp for a reason. Specifically, computer science is a unique area of study where you must rely on self-teaching in order to succeed. If you can’t find the drive to solve advanced problems and understand the way complex machines think on your own, do not waste your money or time. This is a decision about making a commitment to complete concentration. But if you do choose to commit to becoming a software developer, this program becomes a remarkable journey. As you rapidly pickup tougher and tougher skills every week, your understanding of software becomes stronger, and you can carry out larger tasks both inside and outside of school. When I write code and project plans for the employers I have met so far, they are baffled at how I’ve picked up such a clear and broad understanding of project development in only three months. In addition to the academic support, the career support is so motivating and helpful in guiding this change in lifestyle from non-developer to Full Stack developer.
I want to thank everyone at Trilogy and UofT SCS for enabling me to enter the richest and most exciting job market and granting me difficult but rewarding challenges to refine my skills.
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Sep 12, 2018
Way to go, Arvin! You are completely right that this fast-paced course requires a significant amount of commitment and concentration. As such, we commend all the hard work you have dedicated thus far and are thrilled to hear you are benefiting from the support our entire team provides. We are looking forward to your graduation in a few weeks and wish you continued success in all your upcoming projects and career goals! -
Andy Verified via LinkedIn
Great investment - Just do it!
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Hello Course Seeker!
I am currently enrolled in the UofT program. Unlike some of the anonymous posters on this board, my overall experiences-to-date have been rather positive. Sure, there are little hiccups here and there. However, one has to keep in mind that there is absolutely no program (that is delivered in real-time) in the marketplace that is without flaws. It is not 100% scripted and edited like the online courses. You are receiving live instruction from multiple instructors -- in other words, you have the opportunity to gain multiple perspectives on course topics/real-life scenarios from people who are living, breathing, and working in the same biodome.
I love online courses myself, and have used them to supplement my learning... ...BUT! online courses (including those that may offer real-time chat instruction) cannot replicate the in-person classroom atmosphere that is key to learning. After all, isn't this the reason why you are reading this?
If you are looking for the PERFECT program, you will be looking and procrastinating for a long, long time.... ....because there is no perfect program. Programming itself is an ever-evolving discipine that demands a flexible and solutions-driven mindset. The old adage applies here: "If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem".
The problems/issues that have been noted by previous posters are relatively minor in nature. I say "minor in nature" because problems/challenges are what drive the real learning experience and growth. The positive experiences far outweigh the negative ones. I would much rather learn from my mistakes (and the mistakes of others) in a safe learning environment, as opposed to making the same mistakes in a live job setting.
Here are a few of my takeways for your consideration:
- Mistakes can and will occur with any learning institution. As for myself, my concerns have always been addressed in a timely manner. The most important thing from my point of view is that the individuals who deliver this learning program own up to the issues identified, and make good on them. In other words, they do their best to rectify the issue at hand and improve the program for those who follow. They have a structured quality assurance program in place to address/prevent issues, AND the resources to fix problem areas. Does the program you are considering have a QA program in place? -- What if one or more of the key instructors in your program are no longer able to teach? Can alternates be set up quickly? ....
- Do your homework before signing up for the program. If you are undisciplined with your time, a procrastinator, or someone who wants everything served up on a silver platter, then this is not the program for you. You will need to make some sacrifices if you want your dream to come true.
- Many folks in this program have demanding careers and mouths to feed -- time is money. This program delivers a good balance of formal lecture material, group exercises, and self-driven learning. Team/pair programming is nice -- however, unless you have a lot of extra time on your hands, your time is probably better invested in reviewing the course material taught and supplementing your knowledge with perspectives from other sources (e.g. online courses).
- The curriculum is comprehensive, market relevant, and the exercises are well-documented (e.g. there is a GitLab repository that you can pull from and review prior to the next lecture, videos, etc.). This is a battle-tested program with more material and support than you can shake a fist at -- Trilogy is not a small organization -- in fact, I am glad that they are the ones managing the program instead of UofT. The instructors will not and cannot possibly cover every aspect of the course material provided -- there simply are not enough hours in the day to do this. One can only learn so fast, even with full-time immersion learning. I view the program as a curated guided tour. How much you learn, how far you go, and the quality of the experiences is up to you. These factors are entirely within your control.
- You get out of the program what you put into it. If self-paced learning is your cup of tea, then online course programming may be better for you. However, if your learning style is more structured with deadlines to keep you honest, then a program like this is a no-brainer. If you don't feel at least a wee bit uncomfortable with the pace or overwhelmed with the material, then you aren't pushing yourself hard enough.
- Do your due diligence and read the fine print. Contracts are not always bad, as they confirm each party's obligations/responsibilities. If you are considering signing up for a program that does not have a contract in place, how do you know what you are getting into? If you didn't actually read the contract before signing up for the program, and now have "buyer's remorse", you will be in for a big surprise when your computer program doesn't work because you missed a "semi-colon" or forgot to use brackets.
- This is a premium product with moderate pricing. In fact, I think this program is worth more than $10k. You are not paying for couches, coffee stations, and unnecessary frills.
- This program will not get you a computer science degree. If this is what you are expecting, then enroll in one or take the MIT open lecture series to learn more. Future employers may ask you where you got your training from, but I highly doubt if even a small percentage of them will ask you to yank out a certificate or proof of completion. Your personal portfolio and your ability to articulate solutions to real-world problems will tell all.
- If you have concerns about this program not being "tax deductible", here is a simple solution: (1) Think like an entrepreneur and set-up your own company during the course; (2) Challenge yourself to build a revenue-generating commercial product before the end of the program. You will soon discover that $10k is really not that big a deal. Worst-case scenario, you deduct the tuition and tax expenditures against your company, and carry them foward to use in a future year.
- The program I am currently in has three co-horts. To me, this means that I have access to three times the instructors (the Saturday classes are taught on a rotating-basis), three times the number of colleagues to learn from, and three times the number of TAs that I can learn from. Given the diversity of students and teaching talent, it would be my own fault if I do not engage others to maximize my learning experience during my time here.
- Not all instructors are created alike, and learning is a two-way street. If you have concerns/issues with your instructor (or substitute with "boss" in a workplace settting), it is your responsibility to help them grow. Give people a chance to learn/improve, and you will be forever grateful when you yourself become an instructor or boss one day (i.e. when you are at the other end of the stick).
- With regards to job assistance, the program has many resources to prepare you for future prospecting. However, no teaching institution or individual will deliver a job with a six-figure salary to you just because you think it. Putting too much emphasis on an institution's ability to hunt down job leads for you can be crippling on the mind.
- Bottom line: This is a very respectable program and I would not hesitate to enroll in it again. If you are highly motivated, self-disciplined, and driven to learn and apply the material, you will go far with this experience. I am getting great value for my money. You really can't go wrong with this program -- action is better than no action. Just do it!
Hope this helps!
Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 25, 2018
Thank you so much for your review, Andy! We are happy to hear your current overall experience has been so positive and that you have truly enjoyed the in-person, real-time environment with your classmates and our instructional staff. Thank you for providing such an in-depth look into our program and outlining helpful takeaways for potential students. Like you mentioned, this course requires a lot of self-discipline and motivation, so we commend all the hard work you've dedicated thus far. We look forward to helping you through the completion of the boot camp and seeing what you will achieve as you continue mastering your skills and tapping into new opportunities! -
Julio Carneiro
Career Changing Data Bootcamp
I recently completed the Data Analytics Bootcamp, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The curriculum was well structured, and the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive. The hands-on projects prepared me for real-world challenges. -
Gabriela Granda
Data Analysis Experience
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This boot camp has been a transformative experience, presenting both personal and professional challenges. It encourages participants to move beyond the basics and conventional approaches, delving into areas where they may not have prior expertise. The program is comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics that are highly relevant in the workplace. It provides practical knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied, opening up new possibilities for professional growth. Personally, I have already implemented many of the new concepts in my work, which has significantly enhanced my productivity. I am completely satisfied with the knowledge I have gained and the quality of the modules offered. -
Jorge N.
A Challenging Journey in Data
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Deciding to pursue a career in data analytics was driven by my deep curiosity about the power of data, and propelled by the cannon event of getting laid off from my previous job where I worked for almost 7 years. The UofT SCS Data Analytics Boot Camp caught my attention with its comprehensive curriculum, offering hands-on experience in Python, SQL, NoSQL, data visualization, data scraping, and more. The program seemed committed to a practical and immersive learning experience, which convinced me to take the leap. I'm happy to say they delivered.
My journey with the UofT SCS Data Analytics Boot Camp has been an emotional rollercoaster of "Eureka!" and "WTF's?" (read: Fudge) moments, but as my instructor reminded us to celebrate every small victory, the first always overshadows the second. The program's structure enabled me to explore a range of topics, from mastering coding languages to understanding data visualization intricacies and automating functions. The challenges presented were both stimulating and rewarding, pushing me to apply theoretical knowledge in case study scenarios. A standout aspect of the program is its emphasis on practical skills.
While the boot camp provides an excellent foundation, it's important to acknowledge that it serves as a launchpad. The fast-paced curriculum requires absorbing a large amount of information, and the real learning journey extends beyond the classroom. To excel (is there a pun with Excel here? Let me know!), I found it helpful to dedicate additional time to personal research and studying supplementary resources. This commitment to extend your learning is key to your success in the program.
I highly recommend the UofT SCS Data Analytics Boot Camp to anyone interested in getting started with data analytics. I am still new to the field of Data Analytics but going through this program has given me launchpad I needed to get started, not to mention the incredible instructors and support staff that are always available to help. The program equips you with essential field skills and fosters a dynamic learning environment that encourages growth and collaboration. I am grateful for the opportunities this program has presented, and I look forward to leveraging the skills gained in my future endeavors. -
Marc Baddour
Knowledge-rich, Dynamic, Engaging
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I had the privilege of participating in the Digital Marketing Bootcamp course at the University of Toronto, and it was an exceptional experience. The program was an intensive dive into the world of digital marketing, spanning various aspects, from SEO and content marketing to social media advertising and data analytics.The course was led by industry experts who brought real-world experience into the classroom, making the content both practical and insightful. The curriculum was up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends, ensuring that students gained relevant knowledge. The interactive nature of the course allowed for hands-on experience, which was crucial for applying the concepts learned.One aspect that truly stood out was the level of engagement and collaboration among fellow participants. The course fostered a strong sense of community, where students actively shared their experiences and insights, enriching the learning process.Furthermore, the University of Toronto provided excellent resources and support, from a well-structured online platform to access to helpful materials and tools. The instructors were responsive, and their feedback was instrumental in refining our skills.
In conclusion, the Digital Marketing Bootcamp at UofT was a fruitful learning experience. It not only equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing but also provided me with the practical knowledge and networking opportunities to excel in this field. It was an investment in my career that I value greatly -
Richa Joshi
Project-based, power-packed and practical Program
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An amazing program that gives you skills to succeed in the field. Each module feel like a puzzle piece and once everything is completed, the whole big picture along with the little details becomes visible and you realize that you have transformed. The things, the lingo, the software which made no sense prior to the start of the program suddenly become the skills you acquired in the matter of 6 months. This power-packed course is demanding, exciting, and enriching all at the same time. 2 years worth of schooling packed in a six month capsule. Kudos to the people who designed it. And equal amount of appreciation goes to the instructors and TA’s who despite of having a full-time career take education very seriously and care a lot about their students. -
Gabriel Parada
Awesome interface
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I recently completed the Full Stack Bootcamp at the University of Toronto, and I can confidently say it was an invaluable experience. The comprehensive curriculum equipped me with the technical skills and knowledge needed to excel as a web developer.The instructors were top-notch, providing excellent guidance and support throughout the program. Their expertise and passion for teaching made the learning process engaging and enjoyable.The hands-on projects allowed me to apply what I learned and build a strong portfolio of work. By the end of the bootcamp, I felt confident in my abilities and ready to take on real-world challenges. -
SRECKO HRVACEVIC
Worth every Minute
Coming into the course, i have just bought my first laptop. Now thanks to the class i am able to do things i wouldnt have ever thought i could even think of doing. This has given me such great knowledge that it is worth every dollar and minute. What you put in you get twice as much back. -
Mario Repas
Break-neck Education
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Stagnation and dissatisfaction of my current career prompted me to look for a change, my love for tech combined with the opportunities in the industry made it a no-brainer. Now, how does a 35 year old with no experience enter the tech world? The UofT SCS Full-Stack bootcamp was hands down the best option to make the leap!
My experience with the program has been a rollercoaster of emotions, but ultimately very rewarding and I have optimism moving forward, something I did not have before. I have already recommended the course to others and I advise the utmost organization, focus and a willingness to face challenge head on.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Feb 28, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, Mario. We're glad to hear that you're having an overall positive experience with our boot camp, and applaud you on all of your hard work throughout the experience so far.
We wish you the very best of luck as you move forward in the boot camp and your career! -
Vasily Likhovaydo
Very intense 12 weeks program but gets you to the edge of the technology
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As challenging as it may seem to be, the UofT 12 week Bootcamp program has all of it for you to succeed. But don't get it wrong - it all depends on you as a student to get it right. Full dedication, time management and no other distraction during this time are all ingredients of the success. The team will help you but there is a commitment from the student to get everything right. They will give up on no one unless they are given up.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Feb 28, 2023
Thank you for your review, Vasily. As you mention, this boot camp can be challenging — we applaud your dedication! We wish you all the best as you continue the program. -
Luiz Hoepers
UofT SCS Data Analytics Boot Camp
I am really surprised with the quality and the subjects demonstrated at all course.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Aug 24, 2022
Thanks, Luiz! We're glad you had a positive boot camp experience and appreciate your review. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! -
Carlos Sabbah
Full Stack Boot Camp
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Going into this curriculum, I have had some prior knowledge to web development however, I found after completing the boot camp, I knew so little. This boot camp was very fast paced and packed so much useful information. I learned so much in the past 6 months than I did tinkering by myself within a year and a half. I feel so much more confident now to enter the professional world of full stack development and I couldn’t be more proud of the progress I made in this bootcamp. I highly recommend this boot camp to anyone interested in full stack developments but be prepared to put in HOURS of dedicated time to learning and programming!Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Aug 04, 2022
Amazing, Carlos! We're thrilled you benefited from the curriculum and feel confident in your new skills and knowledge base. We couldn't agree more with your advice to prospective learners on ensuring you're able to dedicate extensive time to your boot camp studies. Congratulations on completing the course and thank you for your review! Best of luck in your future coding endeavors. -
Karina Ribeiro
Digital Marketing Boot Camp
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I decided to pursue Digital Marketing Boot Camp while trying to set up in Canada, once it would be an opportunity to the Canadian experience. I have heard about this course before, but just after a referral I took my decision. It is crucial to spreading the word about the quality of UofT Boot Camps because people have to invest a good amount of money on it.
I love the overall experience: technical subject, works in groups, teachers and assistants, projects, assessments( where I put theory into practice). Moreover, I hope I am able to develop my career in this area in less than three months.
I would recommend prospective students to paying attention to deadlines. This way they can avoid headaches with assessments.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 14, 2022
Incredible, Karina! We're thrilled you're having a positive boot camp experience and enjoying working on hands-on projects with your classmates. We couldn't agree more with your advice to prospective learners of staying on top of upcoming deadlines. We commend all your hard work thus far and can't wait to help you successfully finish out the course! Happy studying. -
Vlad
UofT SCS Cybersecurity Boot Camp
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This course was very hard for those beginning in IT, but is very well worth it if you are interested in changing your career path. The six month were intense information intake which also require hands on experience and projects. Remember one thing if you are new to IT the first few months are very difficult because of the terminology mostly, but later down the road everything falls into place and you'll start to understand and even think like IT. Great course and awesome professor and the TA's, they will help you if you get stuck or not understand something. I just graduated in 2022 June 18 and currently looking for a job in cyber security and studying for my first certificate Security +
Awesome Course, People, and Teaching skills!!!Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 05, 2022
Way to go, Vlad! Like you noted, this is a rigorous boot camp that will require extensive time and hard work both inside and outside of the classroom. We couldn't agree more with your insight on the material and industry terminology clicking and falling into place as you move forward in the course. It's great to hear you benefited from the support of our instructional team. Congratulations on successfully completing the course and thank you for your review! Best of luck in all your future endeavors. -
Khashayar
Cybersecurity
This was my best educational experience. Leonardo Vargas was the best instructor I have ever had.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jun 23, 2022
Thank you, Khashayar! We're glad you had a positive boot camp experience and benefited from the support of our instructional team - we couldn't agree more that Leonardo is pretty amazing. Congratulations on completing the course! Best of luck moving forward. -
Raymond Antoine
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This Cyber Security BootCamp program go above and beyond expectations in terms of content, the Instructor has a very high level of knowledge in cyber security.I definitely recommend this program to anyone even with no background in IT field.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Mar 28, 2022
Way to go, Raymond! We're thrilled you had a positive boot camp experience and benefited from the support of our instructional team. Congratulations on successfully finishing the course, we appreciate your review! We're rooting you on in all that you do. -
Maitry Chaudhary
Testimonial
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I came across it when I was looking for direction and guidance under user research, Yes I have decided to pursue this as a career path as I love designing experiences and solutions for a cause. I loved the Bootcamp as it taught everything with such ease and guidance, from curriculum to instructor and feedback was extremely helpful. The advice I would like to give will be to learn as much as you can from peers, instructors, and resources, it will never be wasted and will always be with you at all steps.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Mar 28, 2022
Amazing, Maitry! Thank you for choosing our boot camp to make a significant career change. Great advice for prospective learners - taking advantage of all the available resources will truly help you stay ahead. Congratulations on completing the course and thank you for your review! We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors. -
Harjas Singh
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
It was a very good program with a lot of support for new people entering the field.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Dec 13, 2021
Incredible, Harjas! We're thrilled you had a positive boot camp experience and benefited from the support of our entire team. Congratulations on successfully completing the program, we appreciate your review! Best of luck moving forward. -
Nicole Douglas
UX UI Design
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Overall I really enjoyed the bootcamp. It went by so quickly and it was exactly what i expected it to be. I thought the support was great, they were always checking in and you really felt like they cared about your success.
three things that i wish could have been better.
1. I wish we had more time for the last group project and I think towards the end of the course it was very stressful to get all your assignments done a few days before the class ended as well as your group project. I felt like in the end I was handing in subpar work for both my assignments as well as my group project. Maybe if we had until the end of the week to finish our assignments then i could have concentrated more on the group project.
2. I really liked the weekly overview emails i thought it was a great introduction of what to expect in the coming week. The articles were really great and helpful however during the Coding and in particular the UI section of the course it would have been nice to see curated tutorials that were relevant to what we were doing in class. The UI section was particularly hard for me and i felt very overwhelmed with the amount of tutorials online and i think it would have been useful to have some tutorials that the school recommended doing outside of class hours.
3. Going back to the tutorials i think these also would have been helpful to have before the class started i know there were already a few recommended and i completed all of them but i felt lost once we started.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Sep 23, 2021
Amazing, Nicole! We're thrilled the course met your expectations and that you felt supported by our entire team. We appreciate your feedback as we are constantly working on optimizing our curriculum to ensure individuals are learning the most valuable skills and concepts. Congratulations on successfully completing the boot camp, we appreciate your review! Best of luck moving forward. -
Carlo Monasterial
Cybersecurity
A 24-week UofT SCS Cybersecurity Boot Camp is a challenging, part-time program that takes a multidisciplinary approach to attaining proficiency in IT, networking, and modern information security.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Sep 14, 2021
We appreciate your review, Carlo! It's great to hear you're enjoying the curriculum. We applaud all your hard work thus far and are rooting you on as you move forward to completing the boot camp! -
Keith Louis
U of T SCS FinTech Boot Camp
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The Covid-19 pandemic led to changes in the financial industry and more specifically to the limited interaction between advisors and their clientele. With fifteen years of experience in the industry, I realized these changes were necessary and may be the way forward during and after the pandemic. My research on the best course of actions with regards to progressing and being relevant in the ever-changing world of financial planning led me to the U of T SCS Fintech Boot Camp.
The rich history of the University of Toronto coupled with the desired curriculum on financial technology was the deciding factor for what I considered to be great value for my time and money. My proper due diligence in deciding on the U of T SCS Fintech Boot Camp has been rewarded by a very well-run program, the resources on offer and an amazing support team, highlighted by the weekly efforts of the boot camp’s Instructor and his teaching assistants. During these testing times and the stress of work, it was an absolute joy to be introduced and taught the necessary details of an otherwise foreign topic, by the instructional team.
Considering this program, going through the application process and my enrollment has led to me being extremely satisfied and elated with the vast knowledge gathered so far. Furthermore, having absolutely no previous coding experience and only a basic working knowledge of a computer, I would advise any prospective student to simply have an open mind, a capacity to learn and a need to be advantageous over anyone else in their prospective industries when enrolling in the U of T SCS FinTech Boot Camp.
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Community Team
Aug 06, 2021
Incredible, Keith! Thank you for choosing our boot camp to further develop your skill set. Our entire team is truly passionate about enabling learner success, so we're glad this is resonating with you and that you're benefiting from their ongoing support. Great advice for interested candidates — having an open mind and willingness to master the material will truly help you succeed. We commend all your hard work thus far and are rooting you on as you continue towards completing the boot camp! -
Lida
Data Analytics Boot Camp in University of Toronto
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I recently graduated from Data Analytics Bootcamp in Toronto. In the beginning I had so much doubts about starting the program and leaving my previous career after 20 years! I questioned myself if I had made the right call to go back to school and challenge myself at age of 53! I was afraid but kept trying. Every week I learned something new and exciting that pushed me forward. Just one week after my graduation I landed an internship position with a growing Data Analytics company in Silicon Valley. The program was rich and gave me the confidence to take the challenge and do the job. The boot camp opened new doors and gave me new purpose in life.Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 01, 2021
Amazing, Lida! It's great to hear you didn't let fear or doubt stop you from pursuing a different career field. We're glad you enjoyed the curriculum and feel confident tackling challenges with your new skill set. Congratulations on not only successfully completing the boot camp but also landing an exciting new role! All the best moving forward. -
Carla Ramos
Amazing Bootcamp!
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Just completed UX/UI Design Bootcamp from University of Toronto. I decided to pursue this career path as it has been something I’ve been very fond (Webdesign and problem solving) of and curious if it can be a new career for me. From the beginning , I was already very impressed and pleased on the professionalism and understanding of the student advisor I had when I was just inquiring about the program.
From there on, meeting the instructor, assistant instructors, and the whole Bootcamp team; my journey went from being challenging - working full time and haven’t been back to school for a really long time; to an enjoyable one!! The whole bootcamp team’s support gave me huge motivation and inspiration in seeing myself the designer I want to be! Beyond thankful for that!
If you are looking into getting into design - proper organization, time management and continuous collaboration with your instructors will definitely help you be successful! All the best!Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Apr 07, 2021
We appreciate your review, Carla! Thank you for choosing our program to pursue your interest in UX/UI and kickstart a new career path. Our entire team strives to enable learner success, so it's great to hear this resonated with you. Great advice for prospective participants—becoming organized, managing your time, and continuously collaborating with your instructors will help you master the topics covered. Congratulations on successfully completing the boot camp and all the best moving forward! -
Daniel Slobodscoy
Full Stack Developer
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I graduated Full Stack Web Development - Flex Part Time in July of 2020. It was a great and challenging experience. I could not have done it without the assistance of extremely talented and supportive instructing team in which I would take this opportunity to thank Edward Apostal.
Ed has incredible knowledge and experience in this field and beyond, which he shared with the class to give us the real understanding into current work model and better prepared us to be employer ready. He was available even after hours to provide us ideas to solve a specific task which helped a lot when you are in a situation where nothing works and needed a senior advice.
In addition, after graduation he informed us about job opportunities he is aware of, which is a great source when you are a new comer in the industry. He is a great instructor that will go an extra mile to help his students to reach the goal they set. I am very happy that I had the opportunity to learn from such a skilled and experienced instructor. I hope one day I will have the opportunity to learn more from him in the cybersecurity sphere!
Thank you Ed!Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Dec 10, 2020
Amazing, Daniel! We're thrilled to hear you benefited from the ongoing support of our instructional team and couldn't agree more that Edward is pretty fantastic. We strive to be responsive and encouraging throughout the entire learning journey, so we're glad this truly resonated with you. Congratulations on successfully completing the boot camp, we truly appreciate your review! All the best as you continue moving forward. -
Stuart Schofield
Intense and thorough with quality instructional team!
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This program is for you if you are prepared to work hard and invest the time into the weekly deliverables. You will gain an excellent foundation in Cybersecurity. The industry professionals that make up the instructional team are exceptional, and I was truly blown away with the practical application of what we were learning.
This program is hands-on from beginning to end, with activities such as building a secure cloud network, performing a forensics based investigation on iPhone data, exploiting vulnerable websites and infrastructures and installing 'back-doors,' to name a few. The list truly goes on and touches on an incredible amount of content.
It's tough, but the instructional team set you up for success, even after the program the career support is very active and committed to your success. This program easily earns my highest recommendation!Boot Camp Team of University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 24, 2020
Way to go, Stuart! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your boot camp experience and benefited from the support of our entire team. Great advice for prospective learners — this program will require you to dedicate extensive time both inside and outside of the classroom, so every individual should come in prepared to work hard.
Congratulations on successfully completing the course, we truly appreciate your recommendation and review! We're confident you will go on to do incredible things with your newfound skillset. -
Matthew D
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Review
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I am extremely pleased with the experience I had with the Cybersecurity bootcamp I completed. Between the instructor, TAs and Christina our course coordinator the level of support and motivation was excellent. The material itself was challenging but made understandable by a great team. I highly reccommend this course to anyone who wants to learn practical cybersecurity skills and applications.
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Community Team
Jan 13, 2020
Amazing, Matthew! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your boot camp experience and felt supported by our entire instructional team. Congratulations on successfully completing the program, we truly appreciate your review and recommendation! All the best moving forward. -
Humera Inam
UofT SCS Cybersecurity Boot Camp
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Having a background in Business Administration I chose this field because Cybersecurity is an in-demand, fast-growing. It is one of the Information Technology domains which are becoming more and more challenging. One of the best things about the Cybersecurity is that you get an opportunity to work with top-class organizations after getting the required skill sets. You will be a part of an exciting and challenging field. My UofT's experience so far has been amazing! It is evident that they go out of their way to make sure each student has a positive experience. The instructor is key in any learning classroom environment and my instructor was top notch. He has an excellent grasp of the subject matter and ensured that each student understood the basic and most advanced concepts. The UofT SCS Cybersecurity boot camp is no picnic, it takes ambition, persistence, commitment, hard work, re-doing activities and self-study to make this course worthwhile. The staff was very courteous and accommodating. I would recommend to anybody looking to get certified.
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Community Team
Jan 02, 2020
Thank you for sharing your boot camp experience, Humera! Our entire team is passionate about enabling learner success, so we're thrilled this resonated with you. Like you mentioned, this program will require ambition and commitment, so we commend all the hard work you've dedicated thus far. We're rooting you on as you continue towards completing the course!
