Codeworks

I chose Codeworks because it was the most intense bootcamp I could find and the hardest to get into. As expected, this meant a high level of motivation (and sometimes existing skill) in my fellow students, which is the best environment you can get to... Read More learn. Pros: - Well structured curriculum: by the end, you know what you need to know to get a job and keep learning by yourself - Learning by doing: most of the time is spent on practice through exercises while pairing with a fellow student, with help available to get you unstuck when needed - Senior projects: the closest thing you can get to actual work experience in a team. Cons: - Intense: make sure you have the energy and environment required to work 6 days/week, 12 hours/day - Takes longer to get into than most other bootcamps: longer admission process + 160h of pre-course work that is really worth spending time on. Don't try to rush it or you may find yourself struggling at the start - Javascript only: does one thing and does it well. Learning other languages will be important later on, but you need to know the Javascript ecosystem if you want to be full stack. You can become really good at JS or mediocre at two languages, and how many Ruby jobs are there out there ?

I decided to attend Codeworks because I was looking for something challenging, something that could take me from 20 to 100. At Codeworks I found it. In this bootcamp you'll find only talented and motivated people: in fact the admission process is really... Read More strict, and the pre course assures that all the students start with a strong knowledge base. The TAs are very prepared and always open to help when someone is stuck on annoying bugs that, without their help, could waste several hours of time googling for a solution. Overall a great experience.

I write this review several months after finishing Codeworks. I attended 12-week software engineering course. I’ll start from the end: I got a job offer around 1,5 months from graduation (during 3rd wave of pandemics in the country I reside!). In other... Read More words, I got what I came for - job as a developer! In addition, I had amazing experience and created great relationships with people there, some I believe for life. The course itself for me, was as intense as it is advertised. If you want to get great results I believe that it requires your full commitment. It took me several months on mixing full-time job with getting through first admission phase (there are two if you start from zero JS knowledge!), then another month through the official pre-course (I came from sales and communication field, so it was a mindblower - I know that some did it faster tough). Everyone in my group struggled at various points, however we were all extremely motivated and it created great atmosphere of team working towards the same goal. Instructors can also be very stimulating and knowledgable. In additional to theoretical and practical software engineering input you can work on some transferable skills like problem solving, reading the documentation (that definitely during pre-course), working with tools used in the industry (not only by devs) and boost on a various of soft skills.

If you're looking into Codeworks, be prepared for some gruelling hours – they're not kidding about the 12 hour days! The course is crazy intense, but I found that my confidence in my skills and in navigating unfamiliar coding situations grew over the... Read More 12 weeks. The final 5 weeks are based on building projects, both by yourself and a team – that latter part was invaluable as companies I interviewed at always asked about team-based situations. The last week is focussed on the job search, including updating your CV/LinkedIn, interview practice, and strategies on how to conduct the search. This latter part was a real eye-opener for me as it's the first time I've done a job search so methodically and strategically. I landed a job about three weeks later, and the next time I'm looking for a job, I'll be conducting it in the same way. I also did the course remotely, and I'm really glad I did as it reduced the stress of having to commute to a physical location especially given the hours.

I started the program as a novice in JavaScript. The induction to the program was tough. I had to go through an initial test which I was able to clear only at the 3rd attempt. Once in, there was an elaborate pre-course assignment which would certify my... Read More credentials for the course. I was successful at that and from there on, the journey was unbelievable. I was able to absorb a lot of JS based technologies which would later on help me land myself a job as a software developer. the curriculum was meticulously designed, had a lot of modern and recently introduced concepts which would keep me abreast with the latest technologies, the TAs were awesome, and their support was outstanding. I was able to do 3 projects while at the course, which helped me gain a practical understanding of the technologies I would later on use, while also giving me confidence to go out and explore possibilities with different tech stacks myself. The after course career mentoring was also great and helped me a lot to understand how recruiters would ideally view people with my levels of skills. I would rate the overall experience very highly and would be happy to recommend it to others thinking about switching careers or starting a new career in tech.

I'm trying to remember what my doubts where before deciding to do a Bootcamp. I wondered if I could teach myself and save the significant investment. I did however invest in other resources on the internet, of which there is an abundance, and of great... Read More quality too. However, after a year of committed regular self-teaching, while doing another job, I had reached a plateau. I really struggled to get myself out of tutorial hell. I'm 37 so I felt that if I didn't hurry I might never make it! So I finally decided to take the plunge, quit my job and do a Bootcamp. What attracted me to codeworks was that it seemed to start from a step up from beginner. I did the remote Software Engineering Immersive. When codeworks says it'll take you from 20 to 100, they mean it! I was shocked at how much was expected of me just to get a place and had I not tried to teach myself beforehand, I don't think I could've made it. They are selective and for good reason, as the rhythm is quite intense, and the amount you learn in 3 months is mind-blowing (in the literal sense of the term). They do a good job of simulating what to work as a web developer could be like, and you come out with a deep knowledge of Javascript. I saw the projects of the groups that came before me, of my own group and of the group that came after, and there was a steady increase in the quality of the projects one comes out with from this Bootcamp, a sign of the effectiveness of the curriculum and the evolution of the school. Working as a developer for a company now, I have to say that codeworks fully prepares you to hit the ground running. As always, it's all down to how much you put into it yourself, but I found codeworks an invaluable guide in getting out of tutorial hell, and into real hands-on learning, as well as covering topics I would have never dreamt of covering on my own, but where nonetheless fundamental in increasing my job prospects. Summing up, expect great teachers, great students, fun and a lot of hands-on learning!

Codeworks is the best code academy in Barcelona. Their Software Engineering Immersive Bootcamp follows an intense 9-9-6 schedule (9am-9pm, 6 days a week!) in an environment where you will not only become a solid programmer, but you’ll also meet an incredibly... Read More professional and friendly staff that will guide you and be there for you every step of the way throughout your journey. And most importantly, the majority of the alumni finds a programming job within a couple of months after graduation. I recommend enrolling to this academy to anyone that is ready to switch careers and become a software developer.

Codeworks is very intensive bootcamp and follows latest technologies and frameworks. The curriculum is very well structured. It was a great experience for me and exhausting as well because of the class timing which was 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday but... Read More I feel it was worth. CW really helped me to land in a good job. I would definitely recommend.

The bootcamp is great for people with no to the ones with some experience. It lies the foundation needed to build on top of, by using one of the most popular programming languages that will probably always be relevant (JavaScript). The program doesn't... Read More focus just on developing ones technical skills. It also introduces concepts such as impostor syndrome and burnout which are very important to understand and tackle in order to have a long-term and healthy career. It takes a lot of work and dedication, but the outcome will make everything worth it, so if you are hesitating, there is no need to hesitate. Sign up, start your admission process in order to become the developer you can be!

Coverage of latest tech trends and frameworks, great mix of people with different background. Only cons is that for 12 weeks you wont see many people outside your cohort but still you will have fun and will get the chance to develop your own cool peojects... Read More