Code Fellows

This was an incredible intro dev work. Thoughtfully organized, well-structured and designed for all learning types. I was blown away, within the first 30m, I felt captivated and am extremely interested in more courses from Code Fellows.
Note: Course taken... Read More on 03/21 and was virtual due to C-19
I've taken a lot of online classes, primarily self-paced without any form of interaction; you can FEEL the difference.
The class had a lead instructor and then 4 additional TA's for a total of 17 students--WHAT A RATIO! You don't get that ratio anywhere. I immediately felt comfortable asking questions (I'm fairly awkward in groups in life, we were a virtual group, my awkwardness went to a new level) and engaging with my peers, the instructor and TA.
The class was interactive from a hands-on coding and we were introduced to a lot of effective free-tools right out of the gate. As a small group, we built individual pages and a small site in just a few short hours.
The combination of interactivity, information and introduction--never seen anything better! Worth every minute and penny!

I'm not very familiar with computers but this made learning as easy as I think it can be. It was stressful at times but full of valuable tools to start developing software. The staff was very knowledgable and pleasant to work with. Smaller groups made... Read More learning and understanding easier while I was internally panicking.

Pros: very helpful staff members, TAs are rather enthusiastic to help people with their projects, staff made asking questions a welcoming experierence opposed to a ridiculing affair. Cons: due to situations, not able to attend the course in person, but... Read More would definitely feel the course that would have been better for networking in person. Otherwise, no real complaints.

I was blown away by this school. It's fast-paced and the material is challenging, but it's worth it. I started coding on my own by learning from online tutorials and while that was helpful, it wasn't enough. I started at Code Fellows by enrolling in a... Read More 201 course and was immediately surprised by how little I actually knew about software development. I had a superficial knowledge of how little I knew, but I thought I was perhaps a little more prepared for tech because I had learned from online resources (some free, some paid) already - but this is where the rubber meets the road and I soon learned how much I had to learn. While that realization was daunting at first, I soon learned that I was capable of learning these skills and that I was in the right place to do so. The instructors and teaching assistants were so helpful all along the way; many of them going above and beyond when I felt stuck on a topic. I successfully finished the entire track through 401 in Advanced Javascript. Like I said, it's fast-paced and challenging, but it's absolutely worth it. As an added bonus, I met some incredible people and even made some life-long friends while in attendance. If community is important to you, you'll find it right here alongside your coding education.

My learning-journey was difficult, but very doable; refining me significantly not only as a developer, but also as a human. Having not always felt "included" I found that Code Fellows 100% lived their mission: "We guide people from all backgrounds to... Read More change their lives through fast-paced, career-focused education. We shape passionate coders with immersive training to meet industry needs and improve diversity in the tech scene." What I did not expect was that not only would I gain an entirely new skill set, but I also gained an entirely new community / family of folks invested in my success and future. Now that I am successfully placed in industry, I find myself giving back to this amazing community. THAT is what Code Fellows gives you!

The curriculum is designed to get you in and get you set up with lifetime learning processes. After "learning how to learn" in a sense, I have added more languages to my tool belt. I enjoy being assigned tasks where I don't know the answers initially and have to take deep dives to familiarize myself with all the details and find exciting solutions. After 30 years in food service / restaurants and moving into tech, I am thrilled to be loving life and loving my career!

As someone who is completely new to coding, and the tech world in general, I found this course a great starting point. I had been doing a little self-study of HTML and other coding languages and I was feeling a bit lost and was having trouble knowing... Read More what materials to focus on and direction to go. This course helped to get my focus on the basics and to build a quality foundation of knowledge to be able to build upon. I found the course very challenging and they use a learning style, stacked module, that I was not familiar with and found a little overwhelming at first. As the week went on I realized I did not need every bit of knowledge on each subject to keep up, and I was able to revisit the stuff that I didn't fully understand, both in reviews in class and with labs. I really feel that style helped me with retaining information, and helped me to formulate questions to ask to get what I needed. The instructor, Brad Smialek, was great, as was our TA. They were super patient with everyone, with each student having different levels of experience and knowledge, it really made for a safe and comfortable learning environment. They also made the experience fun, which went a long way, as I was anxious and they made me feel at ease. They were available before and after class to answer any question and made sure that you fully understood the concepts and material. There was group activities that I found really fun and also helped me feel comfortable working in a team. Also, the overall atmosphere and vibe around the downtown campus is great, it really feels like you are at home. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to get into computer programming or just looking for a challenge.

Before I decided to take courses at Code Fellows, I read so many reviews about each bootcamp. Finally I chose Code Fellows and I started my first course in August 2019. I just recently graduated with a certificate in ASP.NET Core C# in December 2019.... Read More The whole curriculum was very intense yet it was very rewarding. Here is why I love Code Fellows: I love the curriculum! The curriculum includes in-class lectures, labs, code challenges, reading assignments, pair-programming sessions, guest speeches, networking events, and career development sessions. Code Fellows follows industry standards throughout the curriculum and teaches students to do everything with a proper way that aligns with the industry standards. For example, students have lots of opportunities to pair with each other and do group projects together. With that, students at Code Fellows develop better communication skills and teamwork skills to work with others and can better read and understand other people's codes. They have awesome instructors and staffs! I absolutely love the culture at Code Fellows. It is a very welcoming community. Everyone is so friendly and the instructors really care about the students. At Code Fellows, you can ask anybody for help if you have any questions or need anything. All the TAs, instructors, and even campus directors and principals make themselves available for the students if you want to talk or ask for any advice regarding the curriculum, interview preparation, or career development. Code Fellows teaches students how to "learn". Learning is a never-ending thing, especially if you work in the tech industry. Code Fellows not only teaches students how to write codes but also trains us how to think and learn on our own. When I started my first course, I did not know how to read documentations and I did not know how to find a solution on my own. However, throughout the courses, as I learned more and more about coding, I started to develop my problem-solving skills. Therefore, in my last course at Code Fellows, my teammates and I were able to build a mobile app within one week. The point is we did not learn how to build a mobile app in the class, we learned it all by ourselves! Comparing to a CS degree, a bootcamp is relatively shorter and cheaper. However, at Code Fellows, the curriculum teaches you all you need to know as a software developer. Students graduated from here know how to read/write codes, build full web apps (front-end and back-end), debugging, write unit tests to apps, and understand data structures and algorithms. Additionally, since this is an intense program, in order to successfully pass the courses, students develop excellent time management skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and become more self-disciplined and self-driven. Last but not least! Throughout the curriculum, every week there is a guest speaker on the campus to talk about numerous topics related to the tech industry. This helps student be familiar with the tech industry and learn something new from the professionals. In the last course of the curriculum, there are career development sessions that help students prepare for job searching after graduated. We review each others' resumes and do mock interviews to practice our public speaking skills. I found this very useful as I received so many feedback from my classmates and the campus director. Finally, for the time I was at Code Fellows, I developed a strong bond with my cohort-mates. We studied together, struggled together, and then we found the solution together. We supported each other and we kept each other accountable. I really love the culture at Code Fellows that everyone was friendly and willing to help others. If you are considering joining a bootcamp, be prepared that it is not going to be easy. The curriculum was intense and not easy as all. However, at the end everything was worth it. Just keep doing it and never give up, you will eventually get there. Be positive and enjoy the process, it may be hard and you may struggle along the way, but trust yourself, you know more than you think you do!

I have never had a background in tech. I worked construction, moved on to an aerospace machinist role, and most recently got my CDL and drove truck. I would always tell myself that I would get a "real" job when I figured out what I wanted to do. 14 years... Read More later, my wife finally convinced me to check out a Code 101 course at CodeFellows, a one day introductory class to software development. I didn't have a whole lot of confidence that I would be able to keep up because of my age (32), my background, and other personal reasons. Leaving that one day class I felt as if I could actually make a positive change in my life. The next day, I sat down with my wife and signed up for the next available Code 102 course offered at CodeFellows. Code 102 was optional since I could have opted to test directly in to Code 201, but I wanted to give myself all the help I could get.

Again, going in to that one week course I felt anxious, unprepared and assumed I wouldn't pass the final exam. The instructor, Brad, and our class TA, Vij, were so incredible the entire week. Brad presented the information in a way that anyone from any walk of life could grasp. He broke down the information in to easily digestible pieces so that we could actually begin to implement what we were learning right away. It wasn't all theory and lecture. He ensured that the class was an interactive learning environment, allowing everyone to take part in the learning, not simply observe. Both Brad and Vij worked patiently with each student to ensure that the information made sense and that no one fell behind. More than once during that week, they bother stayed late to answer questions and to work through problems we might have had. They would constantly offer encouragement when we were struggling and celebrated with us when we succeeded. It seemed obvious that they genuinely cared about our success, not simply our tuition money. I started this journey to create myself a new life full of anxiety and self doubt. After my experience in 102, I am so excited to tackle the challenges that are ahead. If I had tried to simply test in to 201, I might have been able to google my way to a passing grade, but what I received going through Code 102 was so much more than the knowledge to pass an entrance exam. It might seem like a small victory to some, but for me it was huge. It was the first time that I took a proactive step toward a better life instead of just assuming that it wasn't for me. So thankful for Brad and Vij helping me along on the beginning of my learning journey! If you're curious about a career in tech but you're not sure if you are capable then this course is a must.

Code Fellows does an amazing job of making you and you're classmates feel like a team. The pace is fast, but never felt overwhelming, or impossible. The "campus" is very welcoming, with lots of interesting things going on, from dogs running around to... Read More ping pong tables. To anyone debating if they should enroll in Code Fellows, I highly recommend you do. I believe it will open up doors for everyone who attends much faster and cheaper than a traditional education. Not to mention the incredible curriculum, extended interview preparation, and real world practice that you wont find at a typical college. All in all, give it a shot. I bet you will love it.

I took code 102: Intro to Javascript with Brad smialek as my instructor. I was very nervous and apprehensive about trying to learn a new skill, especially programming. Brad made the entire experience wonderful, entertaining, and highly engaging. 10/10.... Read More