Barcelona Code School

The pre-course/first weeks (JavaScript) were well planned, helpful & stimulating. Then it was downhill: poor-quality/didactic teaching with a bad attitude from George, which I'd read about online & have since met others with a similar opinion, thankfully... Read More Stefano was kind and helpful. Almost non-existent job support at the end of the course.

When I first signed up for the course, I saw it as an opportunity to expand my skills and improve my CV, allowing me more options to choose from in the job market, I did not expect it to have this big a change on my way of approaching problems. The course... Read More itself is intense, I found myself frustrated alot of the time, now looking back at those days I find them funny, but I truly remember days where I felt really discouraged and blocked, not because of a problem with the curriculum or instructors, but simply because of the number of new concepts I was trying to wrap my head around, but the further we went into the course, the less frustration I felt, and the more excited I became about adding more and more skills to my portfolio. Frustration will be there regardless, but the instructors at BCS did a genuinly amazing job guiding me through it, especially when I think back at it now. At first I was a bit annoyed that my answers weren't being answered like I wanted them to be, and this will probably happen to you as well, but again, the farther we got into the course, the more I understood that I was asking the wrong questions somewhat, and the answers I was getting weren't the necessarily the ones that would solve my problem at the time, but they were the answers that would make me go on to be the best coder I can be. So in a way, the most beneficial help my insturctors gave me was: knowing when to tell me how to fix a problem and push through the frustration and at other times knowing when to give me a small hint and let me go research a problem all on my own without making it too easy. The layout of the course was really logical, it felt as if we had a natural progression among the topics, starting with the light stuff such as HTML/CSS and getting to know the ins and outs of JavaScript, and then moving on into the Front-end and Back-end centered programs, such as React, React Native and Express, and finally the course ended with the project period which was when everything truly came together, all the frustration and growing pains I went through during the early period of the course were replaced with productivity and fist-thrusts whenever a component finally worked like it should. I would say that the course definitly changed my way of thinking, and this became more apparent in the period after the course, where the training wheels fell of so to speak, and I started coding on my own, something that seemed like a real challenge when I was still attending the class, but the good research habits I learned during the course, and my instructors always being ready to give detailed and fast help even until now have made a seemless transition. This course will taught me how to approach coding problems in a really efficient and productive way, it allowed me to explore more of my creativity simply because I have so many more tools at my disposal now and it has aided me greatly in a professional sense as it has afforded me many new opportunities. I would recommend it to anyone trying to open new doors in their professional careers, or trying to find new avenues to express their creativity and individuality

If you are a complete beginner I recommend considering the in-person bootcamp, if you are determined to do the Online version then I recommend you prepare really, really well, doing even more than the school recommends because it is not an easy walk in... Read More the park ;-). I was almost a complete beginner, knowing just bits of HTML and CSS beforehand and very little about JavaScript so everything was new to me, and it took me a long time to grasp all the new terminology, try to think like a coder and understand what was happening in the code and why. Sometimes I didn't even know what questions to ask, and I didn't ask enough but when I did the BCS team was always there with the answers that help you a lot. So remember to ask, ask, ask.
The curriculum is amazing, very up to date and they constantly update it following the new trends. You have access to written materials and video lectures that you can watch over and over again if you need. The amount of exercises is enormous, they are well organized and thorough and extremely helpful. The Online Bootcamp is very flexible and adaptable (you have various part-time options) so that is a great plus if you need to do things at your own pace, which allows you to get the best from the Bootcamp.

The only thing I wish they had would be going over the code of example projects explaining what was done and why, and how to connect it all, because for a beginner in coding it was hard to figure out how to implement all that you had learned into a fully functional project. However, this is in general something that is missing in the Bootcamp world so maybe BCS could consider offering it for future courses as this would really help those who are new in coding to have a better understanding of it all.

I had a great experience throughout the course. I've learnt so much in such a short amount of time. At the beginning of the course I had no experience at all and now I feel very confident. The days are very intense but productive. There is a lot of support... Read More from the teachers who are willing to help you at all times. A very good course overall.

Having already been a front-end developer for around 10 years, with a focus on aesthetics, It was time to take the leap into the full stack and I'm so glad I did it here.

I already have a job so I decided to take the part time 16 week course. There is... Read More a lot of great content, but you do have to dedicate time to it. Just because its part time it doesn't really make it any less intense. I spent a lot of evenings and weekends working away. However, if you are a busy person, the course timings allows you to take things at your own pace.

The course curriculum was perfect. A quick intro to html & css and then the core of the course is Javascript. Then onto Express, node and React. Finishing with a dive into mobile development using skills learned from React and applying them to React Native.

George and Stefano are really, really good teachers. I was lucky enough to get to attend at the school in person for 1 week and everyone was very welcoming.

The 1-1's every week are so valuable. If you take the course I encourage you to book one in every week, wether its to check in, get help on a question or improve a task you are currently doing.

They make it clear that you can contact them anytime on Slack, but you don't really realise that until you start doing it. They are quick to respond, always happy and helpful.

I'm proud of the time spent doing this course and I encourage anyone else considering it, to take the leap, you are in good hands.

I live in Barcelona and did some research, after careful thought, this was the course I chose and I couldn't be happier.

Barcelona Code School has a great curriculum and structure. The teachers are definitely the most incredible assets. They complete each other, allowing you to grow in many ways. You are able to learn in every step of the process, as much as you want, they... Read More are there for you, they are very inspiring and supportive. They give you a personalized treatment, respecting your background, your pace and your goals. The atmosphere is cozy, integrative and fun. The batches have small groups of students which allow us to connect easily, supporting each other and expanding our network. There we are also able to exchange experiences with the ux/ui designers, which is a plus. I had a great time. I am very thankful! Learn JavaScript is not easy at all (at least not for me and my sociological mind! ), but with this guys, this challenging journey can also be fun! Definitely worth it! I highly recommend it!

I took the Full Stack JavaScript Bootcamp to understand better what my partners were doing at work. I knew it was going to be a challenge, it's a lot to be taught in such short period, and I wasn't excited about it at all. Happened that through this school... Read More I became fond of programming, and now I feel like working with it too. I wish I had done this before.

The course goes very fast, as expected. Most of the time we were doing exercises and that gave me a certain fluency in programming even I was surprised about. Being frustrated sometimes was inevitable so I gave up trying to be good at anything while learning, I just took notes and tried to absorb as much information as possible in that period. Do not think they will explain every single detail, there's no time for that. Somethings just work, I took notes and reviewed it later by myself on my time - every night and weekend. The extra effort definitely paid off, I was complimented in my exercises and even managed to help other classmates.

George and Stefano, my lecturers, have wide experience in teaching international students. All explained in clear English and step by step. Both made the perfect combination for me as a student. Super George has many years of experience to share and Saint Stefano understands well the student's point of view, they could find the best way to help me get over my obstacles and grow.

They keep on updating their material to better fit today's needs. It's an unforgettable experience, amazing people, and the investment pays off itself in no time. I learned enough to be able to start working but also to continue learning by myself. The course definitely reduces the struggle of learning coding.

Took the course, finished it a couple weeks ago.
The school: is cozy and feels homely. I havent been to the other, fancier schools which spend thousands of money in publicity but I assure you that by the second week of going there, you will feel like at... Read More home and see that this school is a product made out of love for coding, a love they also teach.
The method: is good. At the beginning I felt a bit lost but slowly the dots started to connect. If you are a bit like me, you will not only learn the specific technologies of the course, but also you will learn the tools to learn by yourself, during and after the course.
The human factor: is there. The teachers I meet (Stefano and George) as well as Margarita made a good equilibrium between the brains and the heart. The brains to tell you its all about logic and the heart to keep you pushing forward when you feel weak.

Id recommend it if you like the idea of learning with and outisde the box approach that works, in a school that cares. As the title says, Id call BCS a Boutique Academy :)

Just finished BCS, must say there were some challenging days, but looking back time really flies and it's amazing how much you can learn in only 9 weeks!
The course is very hands on, you have 1h break to clear your head and disconnect but apart from that... Read More it's full on 8h coding.
Teachers are great, George is a true programmer who helps you understand the code, even if it's the fifth time he has to explain it. Stefano is great, full of energy and always available to help with any doubt or helping you see the light when you have no idea what is wrong with your code!
The school is in a great location, I would say it's one of the only schools not in the 22@ district which is great, since it is very centric and well communicated. It's a small school, which makes it homey with a nice terrace to chill and have lunch. Groups are small and you can get a lot more one on one with the teachers.
Coding is a never ending learning experience, I do feel that I have yet much to learn, but a Bootcamp will definitely get you on the right track and momentum. I feel confident to search for a job and start my career.
Recommendations: STUDY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN BEFORE YOU START !!!!!!

I've started this bootcamp because I was interested in the stack being used. The full stack and React Native was very appealing.

Before starting, be prepared to study. REALLY. Study after hours, weekends, nights...

The beggining will be hard if you, like... Read More me, did not prepare with time with the pre course provided. Once you get going, the professors will be very happy to help. You will need to ask questions and be ready to think once you receive your answer. The answer will probably make you think more. This is good. Direct answers will not prepare you to learn how to think properly.

The material provided is properly written although I feel like a little more in depth information could be added. This is not really a problem because more in depth information is provided during the lectures. The material is mostly a basis for the lecture and not an encyclopedia.

The school is fun and the staff is very helpful. The after course help finding a job seems to be effective. For me it is working fine with several interviews being offered.

I really recommend the school. Just keep in mind that you need to be prepared to actually study hard.