Code Platoon

I would recommend Code Platoon to any veteran or spouse who wants to learn to code and needs some structure an external motivation to do it. The curriculum, though extremely fast paced, gives you a good foundation of coding/computer science concepts and... Read More really does get you ready to code your first full-stack app in 15 weeks. The environment is collaborative and supportive, instructors and TAs are excellent, and all of the non-lecture content (guest speakers, career development help, etc) are valuable and there for a good reason. I'm excited about my upcoming job search with the help of their career services staff!

My journey into professional software development started as I was transitioning from an Active Duty service member into a Navy Veteran. I came across the VET TEC program on the Veterans Affairs Education website. The VET TEC education courses are helpful... Read More for Veterans and Spouses that would like to transition and advance into the high-technology industry. The goal is to match up Veterans with a leading training provider to help develop those high-tech skills to quickly be placed in a high-paying tech job. The program has a long list of approved providers. As I scanned through all of the providers, the one that stuck out most was Code Platoon's Full-Stack Software Engineering Bootcamp. It was a program that focused on giving Veterans the tools they need to succeed as a Full-Stack Software Engineer. Additionally, it's located in Chicago, near the same place every Navy Saylor starts their career at the Navy Boot Camp Recruit Training. Initially, my experience with Code Platoon started with the administration process. You begin by filling out some forms about your background. You provide some videos of yourself answering some interview-like questions. Finally, you're given some resources and some coding challenges to complete. Once you've completed that process and have done everything correctly, you'll be approved to start in the cohort of your choosing. I was a part of the PAPA platoon cohort, which officially started OCT 2021 and ended JAN 2022. Before the cohort starts, you are required to complete some prework. It's about four weeks of self-paced learning to get you prepared. The initial prework documentation outlined expectations, resources for help, and all the tools needed to set you up to be successful in the Boot Camp. At the end of the prework, you're given a live coding challenge with one of the instructors to ensure that you completed the prework and retained the information. Now, the actual course can be pretty intense and fast-paced. Each week will become increasingly more difficult. You will need to show up five days a week on time, ready to learn. Every day starts with a live online workshop teaching new programing or career-building concepts. In the second half of the day, you will be applying those newly learned skills on your own or paired with other students in a paired programming environment. If you get stuck, you have access to a group of very skilled and knowledgeable instructors and TA's that will quickly help you out. Their goal is not to give you the answer but to help you develop the skills to find the answer. Each week you'll focus on learning JavaScript, Python, Django, SQL, React, Data Structures, Algorithms, Version Control, Paired programming, Career building, and much, much more. Overall, the Code Platoon Boot Camp will give any Veteran willing to learn all the tools needed to succeed in the Software Development space.

I have a close friend and sibling who have attended other, more well known and very "prestigious" bootcamps and comparing Code Platoon comes out easily as good or better. The curriculum was really, really good in my opinion. You build to create django+react... Read More fullstack apps, and I think the knowledge base is a really good foundation. The class was small and for the field very diverse.

Code Platoon is a self paced program that delivers on its promise. It is a rigorous, fast paced, challenging program that is meant to prepare graduates for a career as a full stack software developer. The instructors lay out expectations early and give... Read More ample feedback on your progress. The remote community that they foster is second to none. It was amazing to see that as a student I never felt alone. Any time of the day if I asked a question, there was an instructor, teacher assistant, or fellow student that was willing to help. The curriculum is amazing. They are very focused on making each iteration better than the last and are very receptive to feedback.

Code Platoon is a self paced program that delivers on its promise. It is a rigorous, fast paced, challenging program that is meant to prepare graduates for a career as a full stack software developer. The instructors lay out expectations early and give... Read More ample feedback on your progress. The remote community that they foster is second to none. It was amazing to see that as a student I never felt alone. Any time of the day if I asked a question, there was an instructor, teacher assistant, or fellow student that was willing to help. The curriculum is amazing. They are very focused on making each iteration better than the last and are very receptive to feedback.

I was impressed with how this school handled remote learning. They were flexible with my time - so when my kid had some issues at school, I was able to deal with that and then get back to class. I loved being able to work as part of a team with other... Read More students. The students in class with me were other individuals who were extremely motivated to be there, and really made the experience shine. The teaching assistants were amazing. We ALWAYS had someone to ask a question to. The alumni so far are great - anyone I reach out to replies within a few hours to connect. I feel more prepared now to get a job than ever.

I originally picked this bootcamp because of the updated and relevant curriculum and the too-good-to-be-true reviews that I read online. I can say that even with the great reviews, this bootcamp has blown away my expectations. The lectures are clearly... Read More taught, there are TA's available to help during and after class time, and the students are all willing to help each other succeed. Additionally the curriculum is reviewed and updated each cohort based on the weekly feedback from students, meaning that each cohort will be better than the previous one. I have nothing negative to say so if you are a veteran or military spouse sign up, keep studying, and don't be afraid to reach out on Slack to ask alumni for help .

Could not recommend more! I went from knowing basic Python and JavaScript to being able to create a full stack web application in a matter of less than four months online, growing in so many ways. Throughout the course the instructors and staff ensure... Read More that students are consistently in the "stretch zone," where we are challenged but not overloaded. The patience, knowledge, and willingness to make us better engineers and people is what sets apart Code Platoon from many other organizations, and what made the experience so worthwhile. Expect to work very hard, increase your hard and soft skills, and make new teammates that all share the military as a common background. I cannot say enough good things about Code Platoon, Rod, Tom, Ankur, Jon, and the rest of the staff there.

this bootcamp was rigorous and challenging for sure. but the class is organized in a very structured way to the point you are rarely confused where the class is at or what's coming up. the instructors and TA's were extremely helpful and understanding... Read More of the students. overall, i feel miles more confident at my software development and problem-solving skills than when i went in.

Originally, I was set to attend another bootcamp until I found out about Code Platoon. I did a lot of research trying to figure out which bootcamp would best set me up for a successful career as a SWE and ultimately decided CP was my best option. What... Read More really convinced me was the reviews of past students I found on the internet. Everyone spoke highly of this bootcamp and emphasized the amount of support you would get from peers, TA's, and instructors. The reviews on the internet were right, I had a really amazing learning experience. It was very challenging, but I felt I had the support I needed every step of the way. The curriculum is top notch, I don't think that get's mentioned in these reviews, but CP pays very careful attention to what and how something is being taught. As a former teacher, I really appreciated this aspect of the bootcamp. If you have the opportunity to attend CP, do it, it's the best coding bootcamp out there right now. Pros: - A lot of in-class support from instructors and TA's. - A lot in out-of-class support from peers and TA's. - A "lets help each other" vibe! - Great well thought out curriculum Cons: - Fast paced, make sure you have a strong understanding of Python and JS before starting the immersive program.