Coding Temple

Disclaimer: I have not been hired yet (but I only graduated a month ago). Coding Temple was a great experience. I was a full-time student. I chose this bootcamp because it gave me a taste of front end, back end, and data, and also because of the job search... Read More support after graduating. I already had some Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript experience prior to enrolling, but I am still very happy with my decision. It lived up to my expectations and followed the curriculum available on their website pretty closely. Expect to be in class 9:30-4:30 everyday (sometimes ends 3:30-4:30). Some nights of homework took five hours and other nights took 30 minutes. Because it wasn't always a full day of coding with those shorter assignments, it was manageable. Projects took between 2-15 hours on the weekends (including most of Friday). Do not expect to be able to go out of town for a weekend trip during the bootcamp, but doing household chores, relaxing, and going to family gatherings was definitely doable. I didn't feel like my life was completely consumed by the bootcamp or that I was burned out at the end. If you are joining this bootcamp (or any for that matter), be aware that you will not be an expert in anything right after graduation. They teach you some basics and how to learn quickly (which is the most important skill a developer can have), but it is up to you to dive further into topics you are interested in afterwards. However, to get started, the instructors were extremely helpful in answering questions or helping debug. Every class session started with 1-2 whiteboard problems with a student solving a question in front of the class. This was invaluable in preparing for technical interviews. I had Nate and Marcus as instructors, and I don't have a single complaint about them. They were fantastic and went above and beyond to help our cohort. They were often available outside of class hours even though they weren't obligated. And I know Nate spent many evenings after class working on lectures, supplemental videos, and technical issues. Other instructors/TAs are usually available when your main instructors are not. I've heard great things about other instructors, as well. Job search support has been great so far. Thank you Marlene! She is basically always available to meet or answer quick questions. She is the main reason I joined the bootcamp. She helps you create a standout resume, write cover letters, fix up your LinkedIn profile, communicate with recruiters/employers, and negotiate salary. Without all of this help, I was and would still be lost. Again, I have not been hired yet. But I was surprised that within a week or two of graduation, I started an interview process with a startup and am now waiting to hear from them after a third and final round of interviews. You are not necessarily handed opportunities afterwards, and I think most people find jobs on their own. But the founder and some alumni do post some opportunities where you might have a slight advantage with the referral. You will finish with a full, diverse GitHub profile to show employers, but because of the nature of rushing through projects in a bootcamp, you will have to go back and touch some of them up afterwards. Here are my very, very minor complaints that I think are worth mentioning. I think more time could have been spent on frameworks (React and Flask). I felt that we moved too quickly through those where we were practically copying what we learned in lecture in order to finish homework/projects. I think data analysis should be its own bootcamp separate from web development. It was nice to get an intro to data analysis, but that was not why I joined a web development bootcamp. I would have preferred to get rid of the last two weeks (data analysis) and add one additional week to each framework. However, many classmates of mine enjoyed data analysis and are searching for data jobs, so I know many would disagree with me. Also, I must say that my final project used React and was functionally significantly different than what we learned in class, and I was still able to use the knowledge I gained to build a project that I am very proud of. My only other minor issue was how much lecture time the instructor devoted to debugging and technical issues of other students where the student clearly did not try debugging on their own. Although, I'm not sure what the solution would be because everyone has bugs and technical issues from time to time, and you don't want to get behind. So if you are concerned about whether your questions will be answered, they absolutely will. There was definitely a no-man-left-behind mentality, for better or worse. In my opinion, Coding Temple was a great investment. I would 100% do it again. Sure you could learn all of this for free online, but I tried that and could not stay disciplined to do it in a timely manner. This will keep you motivated, on a schedule, while also having someone who can answer your questions or help with debugging. Coming from the healthcare industry, I had no idea how to network or market myself when job searching in this industry, and now I do. This will give you the best chance at landing a job within the next year. And I believe the program will pay for itself many times over.

Pros: You will leave with projects to share with employers. You learn front-end/back-end and some data stuff. You have different options to shape your career. Cons: It is VERY fast-paced. Take good notes. Practice code wars daily. Even if it’s one easy-level... Read More problem. Remember to get good sleep and take care of yourself. Look to your peers and create a study group. You’re in this TOGETHER. Job support has been great! I’ve had a number of interviews, despite not being anywhere near the best coder in my class. Hopefully, I’ll land something soon.

I enrolled in Coding Temple's 10-week Full-Stack Web Development course in June 2021, and it was hands-down the best professional decision I've ever made. Less than a month after completing the program I am accepting a Software Developer role, that Coding... Read More Temple has left me feeling fully prepared for. I had some prior experience with programming upon entering the program, but my instructor Derek helped me take my skills to the next level. Less than a week after beginning the course I was writing code approximately 5x the speed I was before, and I learned a truly incredible amount about application design and best practices. I was amazed how accessible all of the staff were; my instructor and my TA always responded to my random questions about the industry, and by the end of the course they felt like dear friends. Marlene, Coding Temple's Career Advisor, has been absolutely indispensable to me before and throughout the job search process. She helped me reframe my skills to give me the confidence I needed to represent myself well, and my resume is like night and day after her assistance. Usually I find alumni activities tiresome, but for once I'm actually excited to continue being involved with Coding Temple after graduating. I would recommend this program to anyone I know in a heartbeat.

The people working here is among one of the most supporting and caring people I've ever met. I started out struggling a lot because I have no prior experience with coding. With the support of the instructors, TAs, and my classmates, I ended up graduating... Read More and grasping the fundamentals of programming. I would vouch for the people here as they have been a part of my growth every step of the way. Despite that, understand that this is still a bootcamp so you will still be expected to put your own hours in to study and understand the material taught. Would absolutely recommend this bootcamp to anyone who is interested in learning full stack programming!

Attending Coding Temple's online web development and data science bootcamp has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made. The program, while challenging, not only taught me the in-demand technologies and coding skills required to work in the... Read More tech industry, but it also gave me experience creating and developing real world projects that I was able to leverage in my search for full-time employment as a software engineer. The faculty and TA's are not only knowledgable and experienced but they make sure to serve as a guide in the professional development of each and every one of the students. If that's not enough, the student relations and career services provide extensive 1-on-1 support to make sure each student is progressing, not only in the program, but also in their professional development. The program does require students be dedicated to showing up and doing the work daily for 10-weeks, but students who do the work and stick with the program are sure to gain the tools and resources they need to work and succeed in the tech industry. I recently was offered and accepted a position as a software engineer that I couldn't have dreamed possible without the support and guidance from all of the faculty and staff at Coding Temple. Coding Temple has truly transformed my life and started me down my new journey as a software engineer and I couldn't be more grateful.

Coding Temple took me from landscaping for 7 years into a developer in 10 weeks. Teaching me coding languages and frameworks. This course has changed my life and has given me a new beginning. I went into this with no knowledge and high hopes, and Coding... Read More Temple came through. Any question I had my instructor Sam was always there to help me through it and make me understand what was going on. Highly Recommend

The support from the staff was absolutely amazing and could not have asked for more. The instructors were always willing to help with questions and always kept you on your toes. It was a great experience to be a part of and if I had to do it all over... Read More again, I would hands down come here.

I’ve always had this dream of learning to code and understanding the ins and outs of what actually went on behind the scenes of my favorite games, websites, applications, etc… but since I didn’t “go to school for it” years ago, I never really envisioned... Read More chasing that dream in any capacity until earlier this year. The pandemic put a lot into perspective for me, including the importance of continuing my education and chasing my passions. I figured the only way to do this would be to go to school at night while working during the day, so I did… I started at Coding Temple with the hope of broadening my skill set and learning more about something I’d been curious about for so long. To keep a long story short, I graduated recently… it was one of the most challenging sprints I’ve ever been a part of but I’m incredibly proud to say I did it. I went from knowing absolutely nothing about programming to presenting a full-stack application built from scratch in front of a room of peers and staff members. So what’s my point? This experience continues to reinforce the idea that “the most difficult road oftentimes leads to the most beautiful destination.” This applies to everything… I’d love to challenge anyone reading this to give that thing you’ve always wanted to learn a little extra thought and really ask yourself, “why haven’t I started?” If it's related to coding, you've found the right place. You will get what you put into it without a doubt. Try not to let the fear of coming up short keep you from starting. If this review can get even a single person who is on the fence to actually go ahead and attend Coding Temple, that would be incredible. Do the things you want to do, people. It’s awesome…

I loved my experience with Coding Temple and would recommend it to anyone wanted to go into Software Development. It offers small class sizes, live instruction, great career support and a curriculum that is a mix of Software Dev and Data. If you've never... Read More heard of Coding Temple, don't worry, neither had I when I decided, after a ton of research, to attend their Python+Data full time bootcamp in April 2021. At the time I had been doing self-study on Coursera and Codecademy for a couple months when I decided to attend a bootcamp. I was looking for real-time instruction (not just pre-recorded content) and I wanted a carefully thought out curriculum that reflected the stacks and skills potential employers were looking for I researched several bootcamps, but ultimately chose Coding Temple for the following reasons: #1: At the time I wasn't sure if I wanted to go into Data or into Software Dev, and Coding Temple's curriculum has a mix of both #2: By my count, their 10 week full time program includes 250-300+ hours of live (via Zoom) instructor lead content. #3: Their cohort sizes are small, averaging 12 students per cohort, which means way more one-on-one opportunities. #4: Lower tuition compared to many similar bootcamps out there. The day I sent in my deposit for Coding Temple was simultaneously one of the most exciting and most stressful days! Had I made the right choice to go with this program that most people I asked had never heard of? Answer: Choosing Coding Temple turned out to be the BEST decision! From the first day of class, I loved every minute of my experience, was sad when it was over and HIGHLY recommend this program to anyone looking to launch a career into the software dev / data field. While the bootcamp is--as you would expect from the word "bootcamp"--an intense and time-consuming 10 weeks, it was SO fulfilling and so much fun! Of course it was challenging and I had my moments of struggle, like when trying to grasp to concept of Object Oriented Programing made me cry. Coding Temple Staff were great. My main instructor Brian and teaching assistant Kevin were great! They know "all the things" but are simultaneously able to boil down complex topics into concepts that noobs like me can understand. They teach with limitless patience. They watched me struggle thru simple python problems, but were always helpful and supportive. Nicole is the student experience coordinator, but I like to think of her as the Coding Temple "cruise director." She was always there to talk to if I had concerns, for those times I was struggling to learn a concept in class, and also for the exciting times! It was nice to feel like there was a person who I could reach out to for any reason at all. Finally, Marlene is the career coach and, boy is she a great resource! I joined a bootcamp because I wanted to make a career transition from a non-tech field. I've never been super awesome at the job hunt and self-promotion type stuff. Marlene is there to provide tons of guidance on how to approach your job search, how to answer interview questions, how to set up your Linkedin and personal Portfolio. I think without Marlene helping me in the job search journey I'd be totally lost! My only caveat about Coding Temple is this: While the curriculum we covered in class was exactly true to advertising (aka: the topics we covered were exactly as they were outlined in the week-by-week course description in their marketing materials), in my opinion its a bit of a stretch to call the program "Python + Data Science", because the curriculum is a little weak on the Data Science portion. The only data-specific part of the curriculum consists of 1 week on Numpy/Pandas/Matplotip and 1 week on SQL. We did not cover any statistics or machine learning topics, which seem to be cornerstones to a lot of Data Science jobs. The rest of the curriculum was pretty much all Software Dev topics and projects. In my opinion, if you know for sure that you want to go into data science, the curriculum as it was during my cohort may not be the best fit for you. But, if--like me--you are going into a bootcamp undecided as to if you want to be a Developer or a Data Analyst / Scientist, then Coding Temple is good in that it gives you a taste of both... its just that the Software Dev taste is bigger. In summary, Coding Temple was a fantastic experience and I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to go into software development! Putting down a big chunk of money on a program like this is stressful, but I have absolutely no reservations or regrets about spending the money to attend this program. I feel like my life is now slit between BCT--before Coding Temple--and ACT--After Coding Temple. Looking forward to my future as a python developer!

Coding Temple's learn-by-doing, portfolio-based, small-class model gives you tons of support from people who are dedicated and passionate. It's a real challenge to complete the course, which is absolutely what you want. They are serious about preparing... Read More you for a career in web development or data science and supporting your job search. The instructors and TAs know their stuff, and the curriculum is strong and up-to-date. Career support is robust, and they work hard to foster a sense of community among the students.