University of Utah Professional Education Boot Camps

My journey through the University of Utah's Code EdX program was marked by numerous peaks and valleys. With prior experience as an Associate Software Developer and over three years of coding, I was eager to further my education in software development, and this program exceeded my expectations.
The curriculum was insightful and fast-paced, supported by extensive documentation, tutoring sessions, and customized code drills designed to keep skills sharp while also imparting hidden gems of knowledge to stay ahead of the curve. The team was exceptional to work with, offering clear standards and requirements alongside passionate, gentle guidance. 
I couldn't recommend this program more highly for anyone seeking a transformative experience in software development.
Instructors and Staff:
Jerome (Main Instructor): Jerome excelled in not only delivering the necessary content but also enriching our learning with additional insights. His lectures were peppered with subtle "Easter eggs" that proved invaluable for homework and projects. His willingness to answer questions during class, coupled with his ability to simplify complex concepts through real-world analogies was particularly beneficial.
James (Teaching Assistant): James was candid about the challenges we would face with homework, offering personal insights that directed us towards solutions even before we realized we needed them. His honesty and dedication stood out.
Kyle (Teaching Assistant): Kyle's mentorship was invaluable; he was always ready to tackle any coding issue I encountered, even outside of class hours. His methodical approach to breaking down complex problems into manageable parts was crucial for my progress.
Camille (Student Services Advisor): Camille's role cannot be overstated. Her insight into even the smallest queries, combined with her eager assistance, made every interaction instructional and supportive. Her availability, clear communication, and kind yet firm approach to explaining requirements made her an exemplary advisor.
Additional Acknowledgments:
While this review highlights a few key individuals, there were many others who contributed to my learning experience - additional teaching assistants, tutors who were both personable and focused on understanding. Their collective effort was fundamental to the success of this program.
In conclusion, for anyone serious about expanding their knowledge and career in software development, I highly recommend the University of Utah Code EdX program. It's not just an educational course; it's a journey that reshapes your understanding and approach to software development.

Pursuing a Career in Coding       

My journey into the world of coding was driven by a deeply rooted passion for technology and problem-solving. After years of working in  food related fields, I realized that my true interests lay in creating and innovating through code. This epiphany led me to explore various learning avenues, eventually bringing me to The Coding Boot Camp. The program's intensive, hands-on approach and the promise of acquiring industry-relevant skills in a short period were major factors in my decision to enroll.

Experience with The Coding Boot Camp

My time in The Coding Boot Camp has been nothing short of transformative. The curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics from front-end development to back-end services. The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, always ready to provide guidance and insights. My favorite aspect of the program is the collaborative environment, where teamwork and peer support were emphasized. This not only enhanced my learning experience, but also prepared me for real-world scenarios.

Advice for Prospective Students

My advice for people interested in The Coding Boot Camp is to stay persistent. Coding can be challenging, but persistence is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Stay focused on your goals, and don't let setbacks discourage you.

The cybersecurity boot camp had amazing instructors and educational staff. They were professional and willing to help in any way to make sure you succeed, and are quick to provide real world applications or feedback on any topic. The curriculum does provide a good baseline of understanding within the cybersecurity field, but it doesn't cover all of the topics you'll find in the CompTIA Security+ exam, so expect to have to do more personal study outside of the boot camp to be able to successfully pass the exam. One of the biggest pitches they give when you ask about this boot camp is that there are many resources and connections to help you eventually land a job post graduation, and this is largely exaggerated. They do provide resume and LinkedIn profile reviews, but that the most involved they will get with you. There are some virtual events, but some require direct invitations from your student success manager, and after many emails I have yet to get any response from mine (and this issue happened throughout the boot camp.) The large drop in support post graduation (especially considering the cost of the program itself) was the only thing that has made me rethink my decision in doing this boot camp. At the time of this review, the "cybersecurity shortage" does not include entry level professionals, and to really have a chance to get into this field you need more support/connections than ever, making this to be a particular pain point with this program.

I began my teaching myself some programming languages but quickly realized that I didn't have a lot of direction. There is an infinite amount of information on the web and no clear path on where to begin. I chose the University of Utah Full Stack Web Development bootcamp based on the reviews and career services support offered. 

This bootcamp proved to be invaluable to my growth as a web developer. The amount of support offered is incredible, from the instructors, TA's, tutors and 24/7 Ask BCS learning assistants. You never feel like you are going at it alone. Learning how to code is hard, sometimes very hard. However, the support that the bootcamp offers, in addition to learning along with your classmates is great! 

I would recommend this bootcamp to anyone who needs structure and direction. It is rigorous so be prepared to spend 20-30+ hours per week outside of class learning. And understand that the learning doesn't stop when you graduate. 

The majority of the course is Javascript so I would recommend using Udemy or Youtube to teach yourself the basics of Javascript before the class begins. I think that doing so will greatly supplement your learning as you go through the course.

Course was very helpful and educational.  Instructors and teacher aids were always willing to help and make sure the material was understood.  When I signed up for the course I was promised assistance with a job search.  This has proven quite fruitless.  While my career counselor is awesome and very helpful......there are literally no cybersecurity jobs posted on the job board.  If there are any, which is rare, they are usually out of state.  I spent the 12k thinking I'd have a career in Cybersecurity.  While I appreciate all that was taught to me, the job search is thus far fruitless with little to go off of.  They did offer assistance and provide valuable feedback on my resume to get me employer-ready, but with no jobs posted on the board and no leads given to the career counselors, it's not very helpful at this moment.  This could change and I am hopeful it will.  You will learn much, but the Cybersecurity job board is currently non-existent.  I have stayed in contact with some of my classmates and many of them are in the same situation.  Spent 12000 and still at the same job they were at when we all started 1 year ago.  Hopefully, this changes.  You need to get some actual cybersecurity jobs posted and get your career counselors some leads.  Until that changes, I would not recommend signing up.

I thank Uou for the wonderful opportunity. We had a great learning experience.  I had a great teaching team includin  TAs who has many years of experience in web development and ux design. The fellow students were motivating and it was all like a team effort for the past 6 months. I learnt the user research methods, usability, ideation, wireframing and prototyping. Actually understood to how to consider users and stakeholders when designing a product and thus giving a successful product. 

I saw an ad for this bootcamp about 2 months after completing my military service and saw it as a perfect fit since I did not want to return to school full time but also wanted valuable experience that would help me land a good job. For any other veterans, they do also accept the GI bill which was immensely helpful. Even though the course can be rather intense at times with the fast paced learning, it was a great experience and I learned a lot more than I could have imagined at the outset. The instructional staff was absolutely incredible, they were always available to help me with any of my homework or projects and were very knowledgeable in each subject we covered. Additionally, the career services team was exceptional and attending their optional meetings really helped me develop the materials and skills that I needed to feel more prepared for the job search. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who needs a flexible schedule and wants to learn a lot while developing a solid work portfolio. 

I had a very good experience with this bootcamp. The instructor and TA were very helpful and knowledgeable, the class had a friendly learning environment. There were a lot of times that our instructor stayed after hours just to sort out the problems the classmates had. I graduated from this program feeling confident about my skills and if there are something I do not know to to approach, I now feel confident that I have the skills to find the answer. The three group projects we had during the bootcamp was also helpful in terms of working with other developers to build a larger project. The pace for this course is a bit on the faster end but therefore left me a lot of materials to learn on my own after graduation. 

This boot camp was very educational. I was brand-new to the majority of topics being taught but was still able to learn the curriculum quickly. The composition of the course is fast-paced, even for part-time students. This can make it challenging, however, the free tutoring offered is extremely beneficial to your learning experience. There is quite a lot of support offered if you need to take advantage.

The dynamic of the course was set up in such a way that accounted for almost every possible obstacle that could come up. I was not supposed to take this boot camp online but ended up having to make the switch due to extenuating circumstances (thanks, COVID 👍). Although the learning experience was altered at times, I still gained the same knowledge as I would have in the classroom. 

My primary instructor was fantastic and really made a difference to the class's success. Each class was equipped with two teaching assistants and they also worked very hard to make sure everyone was understanding the material. The class also has a personal student manager who acts as a point of contact for all students. Overall, this structure is most benefitting to students because they have multiple outlets for assistance if needed. They check in with you personally to ensure all students are having the best experience and succeeding to the fullest. 
 
I did not personally partake in the Job Assistance portion of the course but I did notice that it was highly detailed and organized. I imagine it would be helpful to anyone who wanted to use that opportunity. Even without this unique resource, you still finish the course with a profoundly better understanding of web development and plenty of other skills associated with it. I would recommend this course to anyone who wishes to gain web development skills quickly but still learn enough to complete a wide range of projects afterward. 

When I attended this bootcamp it was a great experience, and I meet a lot of people that have greatly helped me in my persuits, and learning experience. The staff and advisors were an amazing resource to have and I highly recommend that people utilize their assistance. I wish I would have utilized the assistance much earlier on in my class, because with out that assisstance I would not have been able to graduate.

The title says it all. I have worked food jobs my whole life and because of this bootcamp, my salary has doubled. The instructor Jonathan is super invested in helping and encouraging everyone further thier career. After putting my heart and soul into this bootcamp, I feel confident I understand and code in JS and other web techs as well or better than someone who has a degree and years of experience.

The camp did great at introducing us to new material without sacrificing lots of time and busy work like colleges.

Not only was this course recommended by multiple people to me, but it was already in partnership with a well-respected University. I had Q as a teacher for the majority of the course and I absolutely loved his mentorship and industry experience. The same was true with all of the instructors within the course. Plus, the TA's were just as helpful and friendly. I feel like I have already gained an extremely strong network.

On top of this, having access to the entire career services team over the course and after into employment I felt like everyone always had my back. Their industry knowledge and support definitely helped me flourish.

Thank you!

I took the Web Development Boot Camp through the University of Utah and I have nothing but great things to say about my experience. The course was 6 months and there is no doubt about it that 6 months was brutal and challenging and broke my brains some days, but it is a boot camp and I went into the program expecting that. Despite the hardwork and late nights of studying and coding, I loved it! I loved that I was learning exactly what I needed to to give me a career that I would love. I can not say enough good things about how supportive and engaging the instuctors, student support staff, and TA's were. They were always so willing to help you with an issue or find a new way to explain a challenging concept. In all honesty I would say that it was the best academic support I have ever had. On top of all that I genuinely enjoyed the course, made new friends and built my network and now I am a full-stack developer and that is all thanks to this amazing course that helped me get there. I would recommend it to any person who has a desire to learn coding and is willing to put in the effort and time :D

The U of U full Stack Coding Boot Camp is a great solution for anyone who wants to learn coding. As it is a full stack course you learn everything that you need to run the front end and the back end of a website which opens some fun and interesting doors into non-web developer uses.

This course is a very fast paced. you will spend 13-17 hours in class every week, your homework will take between 4-20 hours to complete every week, and as for myself I spent 5-10 more hours studding supplemental material for the course. So, given the pace of the class you really cannot fall behind and must have a lot of time available. That said it’s worth it. 

One note on Job Assistance provided by the Course. When I took the class the career services portion was not very good. Trilogy and the U of U have spent considerable time and effort making it better and now when you come out assuming you do all that is recommended you will be very competitive. 

I was thinking over and over on how to Started Bootcamp since I had Zero knowledge on computer science. It turned out on an amazing experience itself.  I learned so much in so little time. The instructors and TAs care a lot about students,  they were very helfulf and understand that not all of us were able to process the information in the same way. It was may times were I was lost but fortunatelly  there is a lot of help with the program. It is very important to meet the homework deadlines to not feel overwhelmed at the end of the program. It is very rewarding to see all hard work is pay off and  reflected on my final project. Then I could realize how far I could go in just 24 weeks. 

I really enjoyed this course. It was challenging at times and I wanted to give up every time. But Im glad I stuck with it ad finished it. The skills that I have learned will enhance my career trememdously. Wheather you take this to advance your current career or to completely change your career path, I recomed it. The skills you learn are valable, but you have to keep in mind that it takes a lot of dedication and work. Totaly worth the money and time spent. The instructors and TA's were very helpful and there is plenty of support from the school. I didnt do the job assitance as I wanted to stay with my job.

The class was an invaluable addition to my career toolbox. I took this course as a learning opportunity so I could talk to my own developers in a way they understood and I could decode what they were reporting to me. The University of Utah boot camp delivered above and beyond my expectations. I was able to secure a promotion and a raise after I completed the course as my employer recognized the value it added to the company. 

The instructors really care about your progress and understanding of the material but the class is time boxed and there is a lot of material to cover both in and out of class. I can’t stress enough how studying on your own will key to success. The class will be what you make of it. If you put in the time and energy you will do well. If you aren't able to sacrifice the time, you should look elsewhere for schooling. The classes were fast paced, intriguing and packed full of information, but the self-learning outside of the classroom is what will move you ahead in the program.

The curriculum is complete and relevant to the workforce today. I appreciate how the program keeps up with the most current technology and imparts it on the class.

Lastly, the career services team is fantastic. The help they provide in getting you ready for the workforce is a special bonus. I know as a hiring manager, a polished resume and portfolio go a long way to getting in the door. However, it’s not mandatory and you have to go the extra mile to fit it in with the regular workload but it is completely worth it.

Overall I’m grateful to this program for giving me the tools and experience to better my position in life.

The bootcamp was an emazing experience itsefl. I learned so much, and have been able to move to a new company and utilize some of my new skills. The instructors and TAs are amzing and great and helping you connect the dots with the concepts they are going over. They also understand that we come from all backgrounds and don't expect you to know the content in and out. You feel overwhelmed, but then you surprise yourself when you realized you know exactly what you are doing. 

My motivation for taking this bootcamp was to have a job working remote doing something I am truly interested in. I came to this bootcamp with little to no background in development. My instructor was the best in giving us real world expereince as a web developer. The course does give you so much information that at times it can seem as if a fire hose is pointed straight at you. Rely on your classmates and TA's and don't be afraid to ask for help. Also, making sure to code every day whether it's review, practice, or homework is also a huge benefit. This course is time consuming but rewarding. I would recommend anyone who is wanting to go down this career path to apply!

I loved this bootcamp.

Pros:

• My instructor! Not only was he very knowledgable and flexible (especially in the early stages where we all felt like headless chickens), he knew how to put up with a class full of 20-to-50 year olds who were all in this for different types of reasons. He also made it very obvious that he cared a *lot* about us and wanted us to succeed.
• My TAs! These guys had previously taken the bootcamp and were an immense help and resource. We got to know them very well, even hanging out at one's house while we made food together and worked on our applications.
• My classmates! I made so many friends and we are planning on sticking together for a long time. We really gelled and wanted to be sure we kept up with each other in our paths to find new careers and new sites/apps we were building.
• My education! I went into the bootcamp already being very familiar with HTML/CSS but not much else. Over the course of 6 months we got a *lot* crammed in and I learned a lot of things. Web Developer jobs are always asking for a variety of different languages & skillsets, and a huge part of what we learned was out there on those job applications.
• My future. TWO WEEKS after graduation (which was also extremely fun, where we held a large event in a space downtown full of recruiters, tech companies, and families, with catered food and a diploma ceremony) I was offered a job. I put in the work: I had a portfolio (thanks to the bootcamp), a polished technical resume (thanks to the bootcamp), and I applied to as many jobs as I could. And my new place loved what I had to offer -- even pointing out that a '6 month bootcamp' was great, compared to some 13 week ones they had heard of. I had been SO SCARED of the fact that my education came from a bootcamp that I hadn't considered that it was, well, a damn good one.
• The U's help! We had a student success advisor who was always trying to keep up with how we were doing. We filled out weekly surveys when logging into class and sometimes if I said I was feeling overwhelmed, she would immediately reach out to help keep me from falling into the shame spiral (WE ALL DO IT, CMON). Plus both she and my instructor gave me nothing but positive energy the whole time, which helped with the whole morale thing.

Cons:

• Cost. I took out a small personal loan for this course, with the mantra that "Don't worry, you'll be doubling your income...  You can do it..."  And it's true, my new job will definitely make it easier for me to pay off this loan much faster.  And in two years I'll be worth even more.
• Personal time.  It's basically college man, it's night class. 3 days a week in class and a TON of homework and studying. I did not have any free time during this bootcamp. But even so I forced myself to prioritize and make time and fit in one class of Tai Chi a week to calm myself down during the harder parts... :)
• You get what you put into it. I absolutely loved this course and wholly endorse it, obviously, having found a job. But if you don't put in the work, if you don't work with your team mates/classmates, you're going to have a bad time.

First off you should know that prior to this bootcamp I had absolutely no development experience whatsoever. So if that's the same for you don't let that intimidate or discourage you from taking this bootcamp! It does take hard work and sincere effort (afterall what doesn't if you want to be great at something) but if you are serious about learning and expanding your coding skills then this is a fantastic bootcamp for new-comers! 

My motivation for taking this bootcamp was because I wanted to change my degree and career path to computer science. I was a student at the University of Utah studying civil engineering as well as working in the civil engineering field in Utah as a structural engineering intern and draftsman. Because I was working full time and going to school I needed a way to look into computer science before I knew I really wanted to change my degree. When I saw that classes were held at night and on Saturdays I knew that it would fit my schedule. Like I said I had no prior knowledge of anything web development related so I took this bootcamp to learn as much as I could before solidifying my decision to finish a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. What I found is that the skills I learned in this bootcamp are used in the real-world and helped me greatly to find and apply for jobs at a junior developer level. After going through this changing process I am so happy that I took this bootcamp and made the decision to become a developer!

I graduated March 2018 from the bootcamp offered at the University of Utah and was asked to come back as a TA in February. Shortly after graduating I received a promotion at my job to improve the intranet system for the entire company using PHP which I had to teach myself. I am one of two developers for the company. I used the skills I learned fairly early on in the bootcamp in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Google Firebase to help me create a scheduling web app for my work which was then used for the small department I used to work in and helped me to receive my promotion as a full-time developer. I use all of the technologies and skills taught in this bootcamp at my job because they are so relevant to real-world work. I am also working as a freelance web developer for two other companies that have reached out to me after graduating asking me to create their online presence in wordpress which I had to teach myself to use. 

Lastly, I would say the greatest skill I got from being a student here is learning how to learn. Meaning that I have learned how to teach myself new languages, how to keep up with the ever improving tech industry and be patient with the process of becoming proficient at something new. I highly recommend this bootcamp!

I was a graduate from the first course at the University and afterwards hired on as a TA. I had a great experience and am now employed as a full stack asp.net developer utilizing a lot of the skills learned in this bootcamp.

This course is fast paced and you learn a LOT of material of the entirety of the class. It can definitely be overwhelming at times, but the instructional staff is always willing to help and wanting you to succeed. If you are willing to dedicate the time it takes to master the material this is a very good bootcamp that will teach you skills needed to be employable in the current professional market. 

You will learn everything you need to be a full stack developer using various JavaScript frameworks. In particular the MERN stack. Because this is a pretty comprehensive course you will also learn SQL and work with relational databases while focusing later on the non-relational database MongoDB.

As for front-end JavaScript libraries and frameworks you will primarily cover jQuery and React with other less used ones mixed in.

The 3 projects you work on are the highlights of the course. Be ready to work long hours on applications that are completely up to you and your team to create from the ground up. This is difficult but incredibly rewarding. 

I have seen people really struggle with the long hours and the commitment, and others come out very employable with their careers shifted to the software realm. This is not a college course where you are gunning for that 4.0, this is a pass/fail certification course that will give you all the tools and resources you need to make full stack web based applications. What you will be able to create after this course is truly amazing. If you are anything like me, you will also be impressed with yourself.

To rehash, this course is very time consuming, thorough, and intense. But the instructional staff is great and what you learn is worth every penny as long as you are able and willing to commit. You will not learn everything in the industry, but you will at least have an understanding and the knowledge base to go on and learn it either by yourself or in your career.

I would personally recommend this course.

I graduated from the University of Utah Coding Bootcamp in March of 2018. I had a great experience, and learned more in six months than I thought possible. I went into the bootcamp with zero experience in web development, and left with the confidence I needed to search for jobs in the field of study.

The intstructors and support staff were all amazing, I couldn't have done it without each ot them. I reached out to them countless times outside of office hours, and they were always willing to help. I was also able to secure a tutor when I needed additional help with the coursework.

I will say that the bootcamp was incredibly intense. You will learn a subject, apply that subject, and then complete a project on that subject, all while learning something new. There were plenty of times that I felt overwhelmend, but I knew going in that I should be prepared for that.

I spent an additional 20-30 hours a week outside of class doing projects, watching videos, re-doing assignments. That is in addition to the 12-14 hours (depending on if I arrived early, stayed late) that I spent in class. I did this while working full time, your life will pretty much be on hold for the six months of the course.

Overall I feel I was given a very good education, I developed deep and meaningful skills in quite a few areas, where other areas we only touched on briefly. I would have liked to have spent more time on languages such as C#, python, Ruby, but I also understand that you can only cover so much in a six month period of time. I do feel like I was given the skills to reseach languages and learn them on my own, so even though there were some gaps, I feel confident that I can learn new languages when I need to.

If you have the desire, and are willing to dedicate the needed time, this is a great bootcamp. The support, TA's, and Teachers were all great. If you are looking to learn web development, I highly recommend the Unversity of Utah Coding Bootcamp.

I came in knowing nothing it was easy to follow and complete even on the basic requirements for the class now I'm look I ng forward to getting my certification and starting a new career............................................................................................... ............                                                                                     

I took the cyber security bootcamp and it was a great experience. The course is 6 months long, but time will go super fast. It was hard and challenging and had late nights doing homework. It did fried my brain since it was too much information, but well worth it. I love learning new things and this is exactly what I want to learn to give me a great career. The professor was excellent on his teachings and very supportive. All the TA’s were wonderful too. Honestly, this is the best class I have taken and the best support I have had. You make great friends and build network. 

What led me to this bootcamp originally was my interest years ago in web development, I just couldn't find a really "structured" course. I can't say it was all sunshine and rainbows but I CAN say that it definitely made me reevaluate how much I thought I was capable of accomplishing. The structure of the course is perfect, though it is fast-paced, being able to get 24/7 support from AskBCS and help from our AMAZING TA's before and after class was sooooooo incredible. I not only feel comfortable enough to start job hunting but I feel comfortable enough to start dabbling in technologies we didn't even go over in class! To any and all future applicants- buckle up or watch it flash right passed you in the blink of an eye. Don't be afraid to ask 'dumb' questions, make connections with your classmates to help each other through, make mistakes because you can resubmit work a generous amount of times and if you don't got the drive- don't waste your time!

This boot camp provided me with more than enough tools and guidance to change my direction in my life. I wanted to learn a new skillset that could put me in the ranks of understanding our ever changing world. This boot camp gave me the information I needed to be on my way to accomplish just that. I appreciated the amount of information that was given and additionally, how the instructor taught the class. The class moves at a very fast pace and has the ability to feel overwhelming at times. However, having zero background in coding, I did not just squeak by. There are many opportunities for help including 20+ tutors, in class TAs, Xpert Learning Assistant, and more. Although online, you are connected with students of various computer backgrounds. I have found every aspect of this class to be enriching in one form or another. Everything in this class, a computer or person, is there to help you get to the finish line. I very much appreciated the tutor sessions I had for any topic of class. They truly go above and beyond and keep your developer journey's momentum. You will find benefit in being dynamic in your mindset while working on assignments and class work. Stay dedicated to continual learning, time management, and giving grace to yourself when needed. This class will land you the job, and they will teach you there is more to learn and more to come from what you have already accomplished.

I came to this program after getting my undergraduate degree in computer science and information technology. While I learned a lot in that time about computer science and the theory behind it, I did not feel I knew the new and relevant technologies of coding. This covered all those bases, and I am happy to have attended the program. I feel more confident in the knowledge of what I learned here for a future career. I must also say the Staff for the program was very knowledgeable and helpful the whole time and were happy to see you learn and succeed. 

The U of U Cybersecurity Boot Camp was genuinely rewarding and has changed my life in ways I couldn’t fathom. I went into this program not knowing what to expect. I truly believe this is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve learned things I’ve always wondered about and watching an expert demonstrate these concepts was incredible to experience. 

 Things I particularly enjoyed:

• Real-world experience with in-class activities that are geared towards success. 
• The instructor (Mr. F) really complimented the study material well and couldn’t have been better. It was extremely interesting all the way through. I’m usually one to steer clear of the front of the classroom and I enjoyed it enough that I moved to the front row.
• Being able to interact with a cybersecurity expert and get an inside look at the field. We were taught things you simply just can’t learn from a book. 
• Career-focused exposure to all different aspects of cybersecurity. 
• The homework was challenging but the assignments were definitely interesting and applicable to the real world. 
• The career services are a huge help, the one on one meetings on zoom have been very beneficial. 
• ALL of the staff were outstanding. The instructor, the TA's, the tutor along with career services mentor always welcomed any questions I had and were ambitious to help out.

Things I found to be challenging:

• The classes were three to four hours long (weekends) which weres taxing at times but the interesting nature of the activities made it go by surprisingly fast.
• This program requires a lot of time outside of class to get these concepts down. I really enjoyed the material we were working with so putting in time outside of class was easy. I would average 20-30 hrs a week depending on what we were covering that week.
• One thing that we were told on the first day was how challenging the class was and how it gets progressively more difficult as it goes on, there's no denying that at all. 
• It was stressful and took up a tremendous amount of time but was very well worth it in the end.

I fully endorse this program and highly suggest other students dive in. My only regret was not doing this sooner. It was by far the best educational endeavor I’ve experienced. 

I did the full stack program here and it was awesome. I like that they teach front end and back end development so that everyone can see for themselves which they would prefer. That, and it being through the U, was why I chose this boot camp. The curriculum was very good and helped me in my current role and also helped me get a promotion. The information taught is what should be known by anyone working in software development in my opinion, it isn't just for developers. There is a lot you can do with this kind of knowledge. 

In this program we learned to use javascript and frameworks associated with it, including Node, Express, React, and jQuery. We also learned to use Mongo and mySQL databases. I really enjoyed the program, even though it was very fast paced. I think it is important for anyone that is looking into the program to make sure this is something they are really interested in learning, because it is a very intense 6 months. The level of support avaliable is excellent though, and the instructors and other administration want to see you succeed. I think it was very worth it.

I've been doing PHP coding for 5 years and wanted to learn Full Stack JavaScript development but I needed to make sure whatever course I took was rigorous, comprehensive and affordable. I have to say that I couldn't be happier with the results. I have learned so much in just six months. It started out basic and slow to give the inexperienced students a good starting point and it built on the presented concepts very well as the course got going. We learned how to build front-end websites and excellently transitioned into JavaScript which the rest of the class focused on. It was an intense workload at times, but you need to struggle with these things to start mastering them. They force you into that position because it really is educational and develops a plethora of skills well beyond learning a programming language. My only issue is that a lot of the homework assignments were games. Games are fun and engaging, but the real-world project stuff didn't come into play until a fair way into the class. Regardless, at the end of the day I have learned exactly what the course advertised, true full stack web application skills. I'm now transitioning from the small startup I've been employed with to a much bigger company with better benefits, salary and the opportunity to work on entire applications instead of code monkeying scripts. I highly recommend talking to the reps if you are at all interested in software, a stable and upwardly mobile carrer or want a program that is much cheaper than the big name bootcamps in New York and Chicago.

I highly recommend the University of Utah's Full Stack Web Development program. I participated in the 6 month part time program where I comprehensively learned industry standard frontend and backend web dev technologies and languages. My instructor was extremely knowledgeable and consistently took the time to ensure that we were taken care of. I got a job as a Software Engineer right out of the program and I can directly attribute that to the programs quality and a lot of hustle. I will say that the program is not easy and you will have to work VERY hard to get through it but they provide TA's and tutors as a part of the program who are there to help you every step of the way.