CodingNomads

I started this course right after completing the CodingNomads Python Programming course, having really enjoyed learning Python from scratch. Lots of tools (numpy, pandas, sklearn, matplotlib, Jupyter Notebooks) are introduced right at the start, but the... Read More teaching gradually builds up familiarity with these packages, while focusing on understanding; at the start most of the code is written for you and your job is just to understand the high-level ideas, but by the end you're writing all the code yourself. Before the course Machine Learning seemed like magic, but now it's far less mysterious - it's surprising how much you learn in just ~200 hours. Overall: great content, lovely people running the show, and lots of fun to learn the material.

I found out about the CodingNomads program from SwitchUp and I'm immensely glad. I'm writing this review in gratitude to that and I hope you find some of this useful as you search for the school that's right for you. After spending a few weeks researching... Read More and vetting various programs, this program instantly stood out by rating, review, and course structure. I was on a call with Ryan from the school within a day or two, and he walked me through the different course offerings and their respective expectations. Each of my questions was answered in a direct and informative manner, helping me to make sense of what I was interested in and how to practically move forward. His straightforwardness was a breath of fresh air after having so many school representatives plainly trying to sell me on their institutions without really addressing my concerns. Perhaps this personal and honest approach stems from the fact that they're still a growing school, not overgrown and overly bureaucratized. What really sold it for me was the amazing support they offer, both through their community forum (lifetime access to advise from working professionals anyone?) and especially through the mentorship program. Although the mentors' time is of course valuable, my mentor, Michael has always prioritized my understanding of the material, and my career-path forward, over the officially allotted 1 hour, sometimes going past the hour so that I can continue with confidence. In addition to our weekly meetings, Michael has made himself available throughout the week via Slack to help me work through the challenges I faced in learning a completely(!) new set of skills, responding promptly each day to my messages requesting help and clarification of the material. He's even offered to meet with me again in the week should I get stuck. As I mentioned above, the CodingNomads community played a large role in my choosing this school. Many of the other programs out there, at least the ones I explored in the weeks prior to making a decision, seem to treat the educational experience like a factory. It feels like "give us money, we get you a job." Not only does that conveniently erase the significant commitment of time, energy, and perseverance you'll have to bring to any truly educational venture, but it feels much too commodified and business-like for my taste. Now of course we all want a good job; but personally, I need a little more meaning out of life. While I was totally willing to spring for some of the more pricey programs with "job guarantees" (read the fine print...), what brought me to a decision was the opportunity to plug into a community of other people all around the world that I could continue to invest in as I move on to a career in Data Science. I wanted something to invest not only my money in, but also my authentic self. After all, it's never just money you're investing. How do I want to spend my time, really? Any school with this many alumni sticking around after completion isn't just a school. Now I'm just finishing up the Data Science/Machine Learning course. I'm working on a capstone project now which is tailored to my interests as well as the field I'm looking to work in. I've already got some exciting leads on jobs and a better idea of what I want to do. I'm looking forward to establishing my real world portfolio and accessing more of the career support they're already giving me. The community forum is full of others who have been where I'm at and are now working developers and data scientists, and there's no shortage of networking opportunities and valuable advice. What's more, I've fallen in love with Python programming, game design, and machine learning. Coming from a creative writing background, I'm pleased to discover that this is really all about language and storytelling. The pros for me are: Flexible schedule, community and mentor support, career networking and guidance, and exciting/thorough material. The cons: I honestly haven't hit any obstacles yet besides myself! Whenever I had trouble with the class material, I just reached out on the forum or to my mentor. You really get what you put into it. Thanks CodingNomads!

Pros - friendly and knowledgeable mentors/staff, self-paced, content presented in multiple ways (videos, examples, pictures, text). Cons- some bugs/typos in a few lessons sometimes make it difficult for new learners, having 1 hr of 1-on-1 with a mentor,... Read More once a week sometimes doesn't feel like enough time (that's why the pricing is so good I suppose).

After working through this course I was able to confidently answer interviewer questions on DS/ML, and discern how to approach developing ML pipelines. Following my completion of the course I was also able to secure a position as a data scientist for... Read More a CA startup, which increased my salary about 70% from my software engineering job I held prior to this opportunity. The price is very fair, especially in comparison to many other boot camps, and you really get hands-on mentoring that I haven’t seen elsewhere. Overall, this was a great choice for me, and the return was well worth the investment!

An excellent platform to learn programming! It is very good even for people with no programming knowledge (like me when I started 3 months ago). I tried to learn programming twice in college and was never successful; Thanks to the structured curriculum... Read More of Coding Nomads I have already been able to finish my first course in Python and now I am halfway through my second. In addition to the teaching methodology, something very good is the community that makes up this platform. When having doubts, it is very accessible to post them in a forum and have the help of many mentors who help answer. It is also possible to meet other people who are also studying, and thus create links.

My courses are primarily asynchronous so you have to really dedicate time and motivation to progress through them; there isn't necessarily a schedule, so you're the biggest factor of how you succeed. That being said, I am grateful that the courses and... Read More work that I do can be on my own terms and I can go at my own pace in order to learn the concepts and do the labs. And you can choose to meet with a mentor about once a week so you can easily set weekly goals and speak with someone if you are stuck. The community forum and Slack channel are really helpful in connecting with your peers who are learning the same content that you are, as well as mentors who can help answer questions. But it can be challenging not to collaborate with others on projects or coding challenges. Therefore, I'd recommend meeting with a study group if you can. Coding Nomads really wants you to succeed but also has realistic expectations, including the understanding that learning code is challenging and can take time and hard work. They understand the human nature behind learning and are really supportive in your growth and learning. I would also note they are cheaper than most other bootcamps, and I never felt like just a number (or monetary amount) when I decided to join. They've been really helpful at learning code and I would definitely recommend the company to anyone starting to learn, or those who are looking to learn more.

I completed the Git and GitHub course offered Coding Nomads which they've also offered for free and it was really fantastic. The written notes are incredible with each command properly and neatly broken down. The content is well thought out and the video... Read More lessons are also fantastic! I would strongly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn to work with Git and GitHub and extend this recommendation to their other courses which I will continue to work with

My experiences with Coding Nomads have been nothing but positive. Their curriculum is well thought out, logically planned, goes into just the right amount of detail while still teaching you how to read the docs and find your own answers, and gives you... Read More all of the tools you need to succeed on your own or with the help of a mentor. I chose to go it alone, as I could not afford mentorship at this time, but I still found that the mentors were extremely quick to respond on the forums and offered amazing support. Seriously, this is an amazing community to be a part of and the classes are top notch. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is wanting to learn to code -- whether they want to just dip in their toes at their own pace using the self paced option for like $10/mo or if they are really ready to jump in with both feet and go for the full mentorship options.

If you are looking for a great bootcamp and a career in web development, look no further: Coding Nomads are the best! What separates Coding Nomads from other bootcamps is the relatively affordable price and the one-on-one mentoring approach. All bootcamps... Read More teach material that can easily be found online for free or very cheap. So it comes down to how they teach the material and how they help you grow professionally. My mentor always used our one-hour-per-week coding session efficiently and stayed in touch throughout the week, helping me with problems I wasn't able to figure out on my own. They would even suggest hopping on a brief call to figure out a problem. Career support is hands-on and I think it's the best part about this bootcamp after the awesome mentoring - these people want you to get a job and will do their best to help you find one! The Coding Nomads slack and forum communities are very warm and friendly, and overall Coding Nomads feels like a small group of people who are working towards a better future. It's quite different from some of the bigger, more corporate bootcamps out there. Coding Nomads also offers courses in backend web development in Java and Python. Backend web development is my passion so I really enjoyed taking the Java course. I will always be grateful that I found Coding Nomads and how these guys changed my life for the better!

CodingNomads is a business created by people with a vision that coding is not only a tool for a great career, but also for a fulfilling life. Mastering the trade can lead to financial and location freedom. In line with this, the course is very reasonably... Read More priced. It is evident throughout any type of contact with my mentor or any other member of the team that they really love what they are doing. The support and the eagerness to help and to see student's progress goes far beyond than simply doing their job. As a result, the learning experience is enhanced with the feeling that I have people genuinely committed to my success. The layout of the online course allows for flexibility and tailored pace depending on personal progress, student's dedication and general life situation. The mentorship program revolves around the student's needs instead of the opposite. Despite the friendly approach and the sense of free spirit, this is a very professional setup. The content of the course is relevant and real-world-oriented with frequent updates to keep up-to-date with the latest progress in the field. It is easy to follow and I am very happy with the difficulty progression. I was assigned to a mentor with professional programming experience. My mentor is very supportive and responds very quickly to any questions outside our meeting times, which saves time from the weekly calls. The calls themselves are run very efficiently. During the calls my mentor is very patient and takes time to explain things properly, sometimes more than once if I need to. However, he makes very efficient use of our call time and always keeps the call focused on the task and on what matters. And here lies for me the difference with a self-taught attempt. It is very easy to get side tracked to less important concepts or smaller projects, but working alongside a professional programmer I get the vital information of what is truly important, where I should stay focused, and what is expected by the industry. From the most important functional themes to the fine details, like how the code should be spaced. The feedback and input from a professional can make the difference and save months. In conclusion, I would very highly recommend CodingNomads to anyone who is considering joining a coding Bootcamp or an online course with a mentor.