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Altcademy is a 100% online education institute offering affordable intensive programs to help students become software developers. Their web development syllabus covers back-end and front-end technologies, including JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, React,... Read More
Altcademy's programs are designed for self-study and they provide support through chat rooms and 1-on-1 coached office hours (live video conference). Altcademy was founded by a team of programmers who believe empowering people with programming skills can transform their lives and shape a better future.
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Courses
Back-end Web Development
Coding 101
Front-end Web Development
Full-stack Web Development
Altcademy Reviews
Average Ratings (All Programs)
McKenna Lewis
Graduated: 20179/6/2017
Course
Full-stack Web Development NanoMajor
"Amazing experience for new programmers"
Previous to Altcademy, I had never coded before, and was timid to approach this subject which I thought to be extremely difficult. However, after starting the Full- Stack Development course on Altcademy, I was able to expand my knowledge about coding,... Read More
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David D
Voice Engineer | Graduated: 20176/20/2017
Course
Full-stack Web Development NanoMajor
"Professional Development"
This course is definitely student oriented but what I love the most about it is that it gets you ready for real world scenarios. One of the ways it gets you ready for real world scenarios is by giving you tips on what is the most efficient way to code... Read More
Michelle S Lee
Graduated: 20176/19/2017
Course
Full-stack Web Development NanoMajor
"Incredibly student-centered learning! Best online course I've experienced."
The best thing about this program is how committed and helpful the mentors are! Students are given personal attention and contsantly provided with critical personal feedback on their work. The 1 to 1 mentor and student set up also allows for the curriculum... Read More
The curriculum itself is also well structured and makes use of the best freely available online resources. It also is more relevant and applicable than other courses I have taken before on programming.
Jacob Pang
Graduated: 20173/24/2017
Course
Front-end Web Development NanoMajor
"Awesome Program!"
First off, I have to say this program isn't easy. The added fact that it is online only makes it quite daunting but have no fear Alt Academy makes the course both easy to approach, learn and then allow you to apply your skills at the various challenges... Read More
A big part on why Alt Academy worked for me is their instructors. Both instructors, Xiao and Harry were very generous with their time and make it easy for me to reach out to them. Between the chatgroup, email, 1 on 1 office hours. You can learn on your own pace and also be able to reach out to them at any time. Posting your problem to them at the chatgroup will usually yield some answers, URL links to where you should follow up.
In some ways the online only aspect allowed a right balance of letting me struggle, figure out my "syntax" errors and then understand how I can correct them. I remember 1 particular moment when I was doing a particular assignment and was having some problems understanding where I went wrong. During the 1 on 1 office hour, Xiao was very patient with me and went above and beyond to make me understand where I was going wrong. After finishing up, I realized we have gone for about 2.5 hours on that 1 issue I had!
I am thankful that I had the opportunity to learn through Alt Academy and can't say enough good things about their program and offerings. In fact I so enjoyed myself that I will be taking their Back-end Development course in May 2017.
Jacob Pang
Graduated: 20173/24/2017
Course
Front-end Web Development NanoMajor
"Awesome Program!"
First off, I have to say this program isn't easy. The added fact that it is online only makes it quite daunting but have no fear Alt Academy makes the course both easy to approach, learn and then allow you to apply your skills at the various challenges... Read More
A big part on why Alt Academy worked for me is their instructors. Both instructors, Xiao and Harry were very generous with their time and make it easy for me to reach out to them. Between the chatgroup, email, 1 on 1 office hours. You can learn on your own pace and also be able to reach out to them at any time. Posting your problem to them at the chatgroup will usually yield some answers, URL links to where you should follow up.
In some ways the online only aspect allowed a right balance of letting me struggle, figure out my "syntax" errors and then understand how I can correct them. I remember 1 particular moment when I was doing a particular assignment and was having some problems understanding where I went wrong. During the 1 on 1 office hour, Xiao was very patient with me and went above and beyond to make me understand where I was going wrong. After finishing up, I realized we have gone for about 2.5 hours on that 1 issue I had!
I am thankful that I had the opportunity to learn through Alt Academy and can't say enough good things about their program and offerings. In fact I so enjoyed myself that I will be taking their Back-end Development course in May 2017.
Nadim Rai
Graduated: 20161/5/2017
Course
Front-end Web Development NanoMajor
"Great Learning Experience"
I am taking Front-end Web Development Online right now(almost completing ) and it has been a very rewarding experience. Harry and Xiao are very knowledgeable and dedicated mentors. Hack Pacific has its own Q&A platform and Slack channel where I am able... Read More