CodingNomads

I'm really glad that I finally found Coding Nomads. But I had to do it the hard way. I've tried to learn programming in a few different ways. First on my own, but I found that I hit a wall because I couldn't always find the answers that I needed. Sometimes... Read More the material is just difficult to understand, especially when you do not have any background in programming. So, then I tried a fairly expensive bootcamp. They were all about proving they could work you to death. Some of the teachers were great, but the pace was just ridiculous. In the end, it really seemed more about them than me. Learning suffered for no good reason, other than their bottom line. The content was also really imbalanced. Some of it was old and not even written well. Honestly, for the amount of money they charged and all the promises, I really expected more than that. As you might have guessed, that ended in disappointment and a feeling of having been ripped off. However, with Coding Nomads, I found the right mix of what I needed. They are much more focused on letting you learn. It’s not designed to be easy, but it is not hard either. The learning materials and content are very good. The structure is good. The pace is good. The cost is particularly good (nowhere near as ridiculous as some boot camps). I have always gotten my questions answered. They are way more focused on my individual learning needs. I have learned way more with Coding Nomads than anywhere else. It was also a much more pleasant environment that is well-balanced in many ways. Would I recommend this education to a friend? Yep! With all that I know and have experienced it’s really a no-brainer. Because of my prior experiences, I researched the heck out of Coding Nomads. I did not make a fast decision. I took more time. I spoke to them, before signing up. I wasn’t passed through a chain of salespeople and phony processes to see if I qualified. I actually talked to my soon-to-be mentor. That made a big difference. More importantly, they have delivered. No false promises. I got everything that was promised and then some. I plan to continue on with their more advanced courses. Do your due diligence and you will see why I say this is a no-brainer. Good luck!

I truly can’t say enough good things about Coding Nomads. I went into the Java course as a complete beginner feeling in over my head. My mentor was nothing short of amazing. He was always available to answer any questions that I had big or small. I never... Read More at any time felt that I was alone in my journey. I knew that I had a whole team as my cheerleaders and my support system. The one on one mentor meetings were invaluable to me and I looked forward to them every week. I highly recommend Coding Nomads to anyone looking for the best coding camp around. On top of a great experience the pricing in comparison to other camps that do not offer nearly as much is amazing. Thank you Coding Nomads for everything! If you are on the fence when it comes to choosing a boot camp then look no further.

CodingNomads is my second online bootcamp but it's definitely stands on the 1st place for me.
It's community is small but friendly and in case of questions - you'll always receive an answer or feedback on fourm or by e-mail. Ryan, Martin and people on... Read More forum are helping a lot!

I've tried different books and free courses to learn Python, so I have some experience in self learning :)
Based on this experience, I can say that CodingNomads Python online course is constructed with surprising balance between the code explanation/videos, labs for practice, links to outer usefull resources and self learning part with google/stackoverflow. Basically, every step will give you a solid part of knowledge (basis) that could be easily expanded if necessary. Furthermore, you will also get experience with Linux, MySQL database, SQL queries and some tips about how to learn effectively - you will 100% need all this stuff if you want to be a programmer.
As for me - I was already familiar with Python in some way before enrollment, but after several months of studying this course my Python knowledge became much stronger.

Learn on CodingNomads! Or not. It's your choice :)

Two factors influenced my choice of coding bootcamp. First, finding one with outstanding reviews that offers backend courses, and second, supporting a school with a worthy mission, not just another business.

After reading Kim and Ryan’s story, and speaking... Read More to them, I was convinced that CodingNomads was the right choice for me, and I was not disappointed.

Ryan is truly passionate about teaching and helping others achieve their goals. I was part of the Bali cohort that had to unfortunately cut the in-person course short because of COVID. It was visibly a very hard decision for Ryan because he really cared about our ability to continue learning and was conscious that most of us had travelled halfway across the world for this course. In the weeks that followed, Ryan did his best to create an online training schedule that worked for students spread out across 3 continents, even if that meant an early start and late finish for him.

As I adjusted to the sudden changes in my personal journey due to the pandemic, I fell behind but Ryan was a consistent source of motivation - and never gave up on me (when at times I gave up on myself!). I am now embarking on a journey to become a professional software developer.

If you still have doubts about which coding bootcamp to go for, all I can say is that I usually don’t write reviews but I couldn’t not write one for CodingNomads. This was a great course!

I was struggling to teach myself coding for my new job and was looking all over for mentorship. CodingNomads Java course was exactly what I needed with weekly one-on-one mentor calls and a mentor available via Slack when I had questions. The mentor sessions... Read More kept me moving forward. Sometimes I did feel like I ended up getting walked through exercises rather than figure them out myself, but that was still helpful to learn the concepts. I am definitely considering signing up for more Coding Nomad classes. Maybe Python next time.

I attended the CodingNomads in-person bootcamp this year in Bali. I was ready to start a new career path and have loved my experiences studying abroad so the Bali bootcamp seemed like the perfect answer. After a couple of months of online learning to... Read More prepare for the full-time in-person classes, we finally made our way to Ubud to live and study under the Balinese sun. I loved every minute spent in Bali even with long nine-hour class days. Our instructor, Ryan, was very easy-going and considerate of everyone in the class. He was very knowledgeable about the topics and explained them many times until we understood.

Unfortunately, after three weeks we decided to hold classes for the rest of the course online due to the coronavirus outbreak. Everyone in the class went home and we began Zoom classes. I was bummed about this since I did not think virtual classes would be as effective. However, I was impressed by how dedicated Ryan and his co-instructor Cameron were in making sure we still finished the course. We had four-hour Zoom classes twice a day for almost two months and both instructors were very available to answer questions outside of class time.

My review is based on my experience with the Java in-person course, but since that is no longer being offered for obvious reasons, I will say that the online portion of the Java course covers programming fundamentals very well, and I am glad to have it as a resource to review what I learned as I begin my job search after the course. And a course is only as good as its instructors, and I think Ryan is a great person to learn programming from. He is very knowledgeable and personable so that makes learning from him less intimidating. I also appreciate how responsive he is through Slack/email with any questions I send. I am very glad I chose CodingNomads and got to meet Kim and Ryan, and I’m excited to see how it continues to expand and develop in the future!

I had a great time with the CodingNomads team, a friendly and helpful bunch of people! I learned a lot and got involved in the online community on the forums. It has been an enriching experience. They will do their best to point you in the right direction... Read More so that you can solve the problem for yourself. They are always improving, adding things to their platform and adjusting the material to adapt with the changing world. Having a mentor to check in with is also extremely motivating.
The course is well distributed and touches on everything you might need. Setting up your coding environment, basic python, advanced python, CLI, REST-APIs, SQL and even a short segment on deploying on AWS. Its a great springboard to initiate your own journey with python.

I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to learn how to code. I personally didn’t know anything about python before I took this program. I barely knew the basics how to even use a computer. They guide you through everything you need... Read More to know and even stuff you didn’t think you need to learn like how to use a command line and search mySQL databases. One thing I liked about this program is rather than give you all the information and hope that you simply just regurgitate everything on your own. Coding Nomads guides you through all the lessons and teaches you how to build a strong foundation with real life examples. They also stay in touch during and after the program and offer help and guidance to make sure you succeed. I’ve already been able to apply the stuff I learned to help me in my research lab at my school. Cheers!

CodingNomads took my foray into the world of Python to the next level. After months of self-study, having zero prior knowledge or experience with programming, I started to get discouraged and lost with all the new information. After a long search for... Read More bootcamps I signed up for the CodingNomads Python course and it was the best decision I could have made. The curriculum was well paced, building your skills up gradually to rise to the challenges as you progress through the course but not overwhelming you. I found the information to be clear, concise, and fun with a lot of excellent references and examples to really drive home the concepts of Python. Where this program really shines though is in the mentoring department. My mentor was incredibly helpful and supportive, providing excellent guidance, clarifying concepts I found confusing, and really helping me out when I got stuck on a particular area of the course. This made all the difference for me, especially if you previously felt discouraged trying to learn Python on your own and struggled to keep at it when you got lost with some of the harder concepts.

I was supposed to do the on-site Python course in Bali which also incorporates the online course, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic that had to be postponed. Here I would like to highlight the business side of the program, as Kim and Ryan were extremely friendly, flexible, and helpful in offering contingencies and alternatives when I wanted to continue to develop my skills with Python.

If you go with CodingNomads you will find a very competitively priced bootcamp that is run with an impeccable degree of professionalism, excellent mentoring, and courses that will take you where you want to go with Python. I would really love to do their course in Bali when conditions permit!

CodingNomads was an amazing learning experience for me. I love to travel and really wanted to learn how to code, and was struggling trying to figure it out on my own. CodingNomads had awesome instructors, who were great at helping me figure out things... Read More I was struggling with. They taught me lots of things I don't think I could have figured out on my own. I was part of CodingNomads' cohort in Koh Tao, Thailand, and it was really fun studying during the week and then checking out the island during the weekends. Our classroom was a quick walk from the beach and at least once a week we went swimming during our lunch break. Not only did I learn how to code but I got a chance to learn how to scuba dive and drive a motorbike. We also had weekly yoga classes and nightly card games with some climbing on the weekends. My cohort was small and we became a little family. We spent almost everyday together for the two months we were there and it was an experience I will never forget. I'm still in touch with everyone and anytime one of us is traveling near someone else, we try and plan to meet up. I would definitely recommend CodingNomads for a great learning and life experience.