WBS CODING SCHOOL

From our first contact with the admissions officer, throughout our training with such dedicated instructors, and all the way down to our first job application, CV and LinkedIn profile updating backed by the career services, there was always someone for us in every step of the way supporting us whenever we need it.  Read less

When applying for the Data Sceince bootcamp, I could not have imagined how impactful this experience would be. 
WBS Coding School provided a wonderful and supportive environment to me and the other students as we were learning new aspects of our desired profession.
The isntructors were knowledgeable, helpful and plesant, and and the community management were supprotive and made sure that the students know they got our back.
I learned a lot and gained some hands-on experience, and met some great people along the way.
Do consider WBS Coding School if you are looking for an unforgetable time! Read less

WBS delivered on what it promised. The 15 weeks gave me an intense learning curve through Data Science, starting from major Python libraries like pandas and scikit-learn, through Jupyter notebooks, database handling via SQL and machine learning techniques such as clustering, classification and regressions, a wide spectrum was covered.

The material was very well put together. The LMS was well structured and some lessons were borrowed from Codecademy Pro as well as LinkedIn. The teaching team handled feedback well in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The teaching of data science was complemented with various sessions on job search, writing resumes and applications, building up your profile on LinkedIn and how to interview with prospective employers.

The pace of the course was challenging at the beginning, after all it is a bootcamp. However, there were lots of well detailed instructions to catch up. I liked it a lot that there were optional challenges and material to discover for self studies. That way every participant could build up from their already existing knowledge. Over time expectations shifted to mostly figure things out by yourself. This left me with a solid sense of what I can now do on my own. The "learning by doing" culminated in a 3 week final project (optionally on campus). My final project was "Generating a topical map for a niche website." I ended up with a solid result, which I'll test on a real website in the coming months.

The best part of the bootcamp was our teaching staff. Our lead teacher treated us as adults and allowed us to push as hard as we could into any direction. He patiently helped us through problems of understanding and went the extra mile to research issues he had not seen before.  At the same time he fostered a lot of collaboration and team spirit.

There were no negatives for me along the way. I wish I could extend the camp for another 4 weeks.

If you are looking for hands-on training in data science and have 15 weeks of time, I can highly recommend the WBS bootcamp. Read less

Right in front I want to say something on my overall experience: I'm so happy I chose WBS Coding School to help me make the transition in the field of data. Not once during this heavy load bootcamp I had the feeling to be in the wrong place or that this was not what I wanted, quite the opposite. I felt challenged and at the same time empowered and self-confident about all the new stuff we were learning and applying and I really was looking forward to (almost ) every learning session we had. And this whole experience was a result of all the smaller parts that contributed to this experience. The curriculum and its structure, learning resources, projects and its difficulty. Our instructor/teacher and the teaching style. The classmates and the interaction, the learning athmosphere. The staff. The career support.  

Curriculum and teaching approach:  The project-based and hands-on teaching method is very good and I think the only way to deliver all the skills and techniques and concepts in a feasible and time effective way. I was always surprised how much we were able to do in a comparable short time frame of some weeks, like putting together a machine learning model for the first time, without understanding every detail of it but not without having a good understanding of the overall concepts. I found the learning material to be very very good. I don't have the comparison with other bootcamps, but I really think that the people who put together the course really understand what it needs to learn something new in a fast and effective way without getting stuck in details. One of the main reasons why this bootcamp was such a success for me, was, that it prestructured my learning roadmap. I didn't have to care about what I have to learn in which order and how deep my knowledge have to be in Python, in SQL, or which projects I should conduct. They did this already for me. And they really do a great job. 

Teacher/Instructor and learning athmosphere: I can't talk for all of the instructors but I believe that the school favours instructors/teachers that have a thrill for teaching and learning and show dedication for their subject. What really contributed to a good learning athmosphere in all of our sessions we took together as a learning group was, that nobody wanted to show off or something like that. Everybody wanted to learn something and ask questions, everybody was very supportive in helping each other,  everybody respected each other and our instructor assisted all of this asking, being curious and supportive behavior. Learning in a group can be both, really inspiring and comforting, but also annoying sometimes. For me it was definitely both.   

The level of difficulty: This is hard to say, actually. I did make the experience that those students that don't have any background in data or coding have to put in more effort than students with some preknowledge. Some of us really got pushed to their personal limits. But nobody got lost completely because our instructor really showed some good patience in revising, explaining again and again. And there is help if you need:   

Staff and (Career)Support: Even though I personally didn't have to make use of it a lot, I can say for sure that a lot of the energy in this school goes into forming a supporting net for all the students. You won't only have your instructor to ask questions, they also have junior instructors, mentors and several channels in the chat where you can discuss things and ask questions. And everybody is really eager to help. The sruples to ask for help if you need it are extremely low. If you ever get overstressed there are people who talk to you in person and take their time, go through the code with again etc. Also the Career Service is really a big asset of this School. They got a Career Program you can work through and get personal feedback on CV, LinkedIn Profile and Cover Letter. Also you get get in touch with the Career Support in personal. The information and feedback I got was very very helpful for me. 

Downsides: 
- In the part-time course there is no individual final project you can work on your own or in a team for some weeks like in the full-time course. Your portfolio at the end of the bootcamp consists of all the projects you did during the bootcamp. Those are prescribed by the curriculum though and leave not so much room for individual experimentation I would say. 
- Also no stay at the campus is provided for the part-time course. Which makes sense because the reason why people chose part-time courses are also the reasons because they can't just go to Berlin for three weeks in a row. But still, I got the feeling that we missed something there, because the campus looks great, getting to know all the classmates in person would and meeting the staff would also have been great. 
- Group work when no need for it: In a bootcamp there is limited time for everything. In my opinion the focus of a bootcamp cannot be to teach and learn working in groups. I know that this is an important skill. But I shouldn't have to learn it in the bootcamp, because the time is limited. When group works helps to finish a complex project in a limited time than yes, go for it. But I definitely feel that we lost a lot of time talking through the same things over and over again. Sometimes It felt like all the bad group work I've done at school. But I don't think that this reflects all of the data science bootcamps. I think this was a special case of our group and my personal perspective on it. Because not everybody thought like that.  
- One or maybe two of the sections we worked through seemed to be still work in progress. The learning notebooks were not aligned with the other learning material on the learning platform and not just once there was some confusion about the instructions on the learning platfrorm.  Read less

 It is an unprecedented experience suddenly waking up in the dense and dark jungle of programming without knowing where to start, why and where to end!but after many downs and ups, the path shines in bright light and everything becomes clear and distinct. Everything suddenly makes sense. It was theCredit to the knowledgeable and experienced instructors with their 24/7 support.The community Manager with his charismatic and encouraging manner, made me look forward to the next challenge every morning, the various departments,with their pleasant intrusiveness, soon saw us in secure employment. Read less

super great community, great supervisors and even better trainers.
A great support on the way to becoming a developer.
Great and varied projects, which are super close to the real winding and great people you get to know.
With the attached preparatory course, you can start your 15-week journey to becoming a developer with confidence.
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I attended the Web Development Bootcamp from May to September, and I learned much more than coding during 15 weeks. My experience at WBS Coding School was extremely positive. I was very impressed with Instructors knowledge, with their way of teaching and how the course was correctly structured and timely measured.

After working in construction management for 3 years, I decided to do something that I always wanted to do. I felt in need of guidance throughout the process. Thankfully, my advisor at the Federal Employment Agency pointed WBS Coding School to me. I spent some time researching before I made my school choice. One of the biggest reasons I chose WBS was its duration. While the other bootcamps were about 9 weeks, in WBS this was 15 weeks with the campus phase in Berlin for the last 3 weeks to finish your final project. During your time on campus, WBS allows you to focus solely on your final project. A room of your own, great workspace, 3 meals a day, rest, and entertainment areas, etc.  

It started 2 weeks before with the Primer period, which was the preparatory stage before the Bootcamp. During those 2 weeks I had the chance to learn the basic principles of the topic. I saw the benefit of this many times during Bootcamp. Lessons are online from 09:00 to 18:00 and thanks to experienced instructors very effective. Also, there are one-on-one lessons on every Wednesdays with your lead instructor. Also, the Jr. Instructors are always ready to help with any problem. In these private lessons, I had the opportunity to repeat the subjects that I was stuck on or had difficulty understanding. Another good thing was that we had weekly group projects to improve our coding and collaboration skills. At the end of each week, we had to present our projects. Apart from WBS Coding School’s learning platform, which is already very rich and correctly structured, they provided me with a pro account on Codecademy and LinkedIn learning. Furthermore, the Career Support Team’s meetings and feedback were very special.

The most enjoyable part of this journey was for me to meet these amazing people. I had the chance of having amazing classmates from different cultural and academic backgrounds. We did not only support each other, but also formed a very good friendship going forward!

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Joining the "Full-Stack Web & App Development Bootcamp" was one of the best decisions i ever made, because it totally exceeded my expectations. 
WBS Coding School helped me learn Web-Development from scratch without any prior knowledge. The team does not just run through their subject matter but instead is really interested and helpful in your personal success.I am grateful that I found competent and patient teachers who were always fully motivated to teach me everything that is necessary to be a full-stack web and app developer. Who always took care of questions and never got tired of explaining things again. Although I struggled at times, I had a fantastic 15 weeks journey from zero to hero with a super nice and supportive team from the WBS Coding School.  If you are thinking about joining this course, think no further! I can 100 % recommend it.  Read less

I remember sinking quite some time into carefully choosing the place i would want to learn coding at until a friend of mine pointed me towards the WBS, and i am very happy that he did.  In this course (Full-time Web & App Dev.) i found motivated Teachers, competent Guides and a well thought out Concept to help me learn Web-Development from scratch without any prior knowledge. The WBS-Team does not just run strictly through their program but instead is very interested in your personal success which i experienced in 1-on-1 Sessions with Teachers and the Career-service. 15 Weeks from scratch to the confidence to build Web-Applications as part of a team or alone - if that is what you are looking for, you will struggle to find a better and more welcoming place! Read less

The 15 weeks full-stack web and app developer bootcamp in German was such an awesome time. It started with the great onboarding process and 'ended' with a superb graduation party. Actually, it did not finally end because it was so amazing I signed up to the volunteer mentorship program.
I found a new job during the course and will work as a junior software developer in a big company. Read less

The 15 weeks I spent at WBS will stay with me forever, I've never had so much fun and learnt so much and effectively in my life. The entire WBS team go above and beyond to ensure you meet your goals and feel at home, I couldn't recommend them enough! I have built relationships that will last a lifetime and learnt new skills that will guarantee my family a better future. If your thinking about joining, think no further! Thank you WBS!!! Read less

WBS Coding School does a amazing job. Their project-based, hands-on teaching method is a great way for people from different backgrounds to develop at their own pace.
Plus, the career services team provides all the support you need to prepare for your next job application.
The people-focused culture completes the package. No matter where you are, the entire team is committed to helping you with whatever YOU need. They are always there for you! Read less

If you're looking for a career change definitely go for it! It is 15 weeks full of intensive learning, but you're never alone. You will have a great instructor and different junior instructors who you can always ask your questions to get unstuck. If the stress is becoming too much, reach out to the amazing community managers! They are always genuinely happy to help you. And last but not least all your questions regarding your future job you can ask to the great people at career services.

Of course the learning part is an important one, but the community makes this experience memorable. You meet wonderful people and have your first connections for your future, I would without thinking do it all over again. Read less

What to say about this wonderful experience 😌, well the beginning is already intuitive, right?
I've never had previous experience with programming before and I must say that these guys know what they're doing. To real beginner students, the challenge of keeping motivated along the course is gigantic, sometimes almost impossible even, but the community managers, teachers, and Jr instructors are simply wonderful with empathy, and will support you all the way until you're ready to shine again. I can only guarantee that they will try 100% of their effort to make your life easier during this exhaustive training. Not mentioning the quality of the lectures. As a former teacher, I keep high standards on evaluating someone else's teaching skills, and it's beautiful to see your teacher becoming the best version of themselves with you. If you're looking for a place to be yourself and work hard, there's no better choice for you. Work hard, cry, get better, make friends, enjoy the community and CODE. This is going to be your chaotic perfect life as a student.
To sum up, you are in good hands! 🏆💻 Read less

One of my luckiest choices to select the "Full Stack Web Dev Bootcamp" at WBS Coding School, it was a great experience, I learned a lot (even with prior knowledge of coding), but the support and teaching here is from another level, after four (sometimes hard) months you actually feel and think like a Software Developer, even as a beginner!
A tip: it's worth doing the final project live on the campus in berlin, a very fun, supportive and enjoyable time. Read less

Attending a Full-Stack Bootcamp at WBS was a pivotal point in my life. When I started the course, I barely understood anything beyond basic HTML, yet 4 months later, I'm ready to enter the job market. I would definitely recommend WBS Coding School as they have the most up-to-date curriculum, and because they teach a popular stack (MERN), which will easily get you hired.  Along with the Career-Services offered, the vast amount of group coding projects will prepare you to enter the industry, especially when you come from a non-coding background. 

The support from the staff & junior instructors was the highlight of the course. To have people that are truly invested in you is what really sets this school apart. You're not just some number getting churned out en masse from some type of learning factory.  Even after graduation, the staff support & community has been so encouraging. I am proud to be part of the WBS family. 

I would like to particularly thank my amazing instructor Yacine, for his unwavering dedication to his students, for always responding to my questions no matter how ridiculous the time, and for his patience & humor. I will forever see him as one of my most important mentors.  Read less

Joining the Data Science course was the major step for me, in order to change my career path. I can say, it was the right decision to join this course provided by WBS Coding School, considering the curriculum, staff, accessibility of the learning material, career services - assisting you to become a professional participant of the job-search market and especially because of the instructor, who was there for me whenever I needed and had a special ability of the person who can teach. The course itself is quite intense, which is normal for a Bootcamp, you learn a lot of hard skills but one is also expected to invest a lot of time in order to successfully gain knowledge from it. The entire course, I had a feeling of a rollercoaster and was quite concerned about the knowledge I could absorb, but upon completing my own final project, I realized how far I am standing from the starting point. In the end, I just want to mention, completing any Bootcamp, you will be far away from calling yourself a "Data Scientist", and it is incomparable to any educational degree. But if you don't have any possibility to join a university to get a degree or want to make a huge step towards becoming a data scientist, I can confidently recommend WBS Coding School with all its advantages - as the best available option. Also, as a positive side effect, you will become a member of a great community, meet nice people and most probably change your career and your life.  Read less

"Best Choice and Best Decision"

I started for completly begginer. From zero. What I have to say about the school is, they are completly there for you when you need, and ask. I had a lot of difficults in the beggining, But in the end I was able to make Preety good Game App.(So results are there). Today, I feel completly happy with what I'm learning and how I'm able to learn new things. Also with the support team, they are amazing, they have so much patiente with the begginers. The advise I can give is, you can do it, you will learn, maybe you will feel lose but they are there to help you and support. Thank you everybody from WBS School to show me that I'm capable to learn what I will want and don't let me give up in the first week.The Instructructoe was an experienced Professional who always gave other Job Market related Professional advice too and always ready to help. The staff is also very helping .And the Classmates are always there to Boost you up! A big plus is the community behind it, more and more students and alumni share their knowledge and experiences. Read less

I did a great deal of research before deciding which of the coding schools or bootcamps was right for me. I confidently settled on WBS, based on several factors, including the curriculum, the feeling I got from speaking to the staff, the length of the course and the ability to work from home. It was absolutely the right decision and the school delivered on all fronts. The staff are kind and helpful and adapt to feedback from the students. The curriculum was fast paced and challenging but not unrealistic and certainly fulfilling. The career advice was invaluable. All in all it was an experience that I will not forget, and I ended the course feeling sad that it was over but happy to be a part of a new community. Read less