Ironhack

Learning to code from very limited understanding to a fullstack skillset. Able to build my MVP for instance. I had an amazing teacher and teacher assistant, highly skilled and with impressive professional background. Despite challenging worldwide pandemic... Read More Ironhack knew to adapt themselves and bounce back with a remote program very well done. The only minus is that because of lockdown we couldn’t have real prom interaction. This is nothing Ironhack can be blamed for. I highly recommend it.

I did the 9-week Data Analytics Bootcamp and it was a fantastic experience. The Bootcamp requires a lot of dedication and it is wonderful how much you learn in a short time. During the course, I found out my passion for data visualization. The teachers... Read More helped and supported me to follow this path within this area and today, less than 1 month after completing the course, I received my first job offer at Data Viz. I am especially grateful to Munique, David, and José from Ironhack Lisboa. You guys changed my life for the better :)

With no previous IT education I entered the Web Dev Bootcamp with enthusiasm but also quite scared. I must say it was a unique, enjoyable, highly educational and an emotional roller coaster experience. At IronHack they do care about you and your feedback... Read More and do everything in their power to meet your needs. A big thank you to the awesome human team behind this immersive program!! After 9 weeks I can say I have learned how to learn programming :) and have build 3 amazing apps that I could not imagine myself building like... ever!

The community is amazing like no other school. However, with the incredible events, you still gain network even being remote. I graduated during the pandemic and with guidance from the career counselor I was able to transition my career to UX/UI design... Read More after graduation. Just try your best and you will get that opportunity! Best decision!

I chose the UX/UI Design Bootcamp in Lisbon looking to change the path I was currently on. Coming in from the hospitality industry and with no design background, I can say I was terrified, as I felt I could easily get left behind. However that was never... Read More the case!
Apart from the extremely hands-on curriculum, with lectures balanced out with a project and presentation each week, each day I felt more and more confident in the tools that were given to us, always looking to learn some topics in-depth.
The teaching team composed of 01 lead teacher and 03 TA's (all of whom where INCREDIBLE and always available and willing to share their knowledge. Hugo, Cátia, Daniela and Rita it was an honor!) were essential on my journey as a Designer, as they broadened my UX/UI horizons and always pushed and motivated me to do more and better.
The fact that they also have Career Services, is just the cherry on the top. Always available and always willing to assist you in elevating your CV, LinkedIn and giving you the tools to land your first job!
In general, I could not have been happier with my experience at Ironhack Lisbon. It was much more intense than I would have ever thought it would be, for sure. But it was so gratifying in so many ways!
What I would recommend for any person considering enrolling is: paying for enrolment is only worth so much. You really have to put in the effort, time sweat and tears into this program. They can only do so much for you. Only you can take it to the next level!

I was really scared about the bootcamp since I never did anything related to code, but everyone made m e feel at ease. the environment was really possitive and everyone was willing to help. the teacher and T.A's were always there for us and staid with... Read More us untill we didn't have any questions, even if it ment staying past the oficial time of the classes. Overall it was a great experience and i think that after just 9 weeks of coding I have grow not only in terms of knowledge but as a person as well!

I did Ironhack Part-Time Web Development Bootcamp on the Miami campus. The most important skill I gained with Ironhack was learning to study, learning how to update yourself every day. The Ironhack staff is super friendly, well prepared, and always attentive... Read More to help you. Their career services are spectacular because they teach you how to share your growth process with others, and so you end up working for a tech company. For students who don't have a programming background, my advice is to study the prework thoroughly. Delve into each technology if you have time because after starting the course, there are a lot more materials you need to see. The key to learning is to practice as much as you can, so take extra time to code and do the labs. Don't let a day go by without learning something new, doing a kata, or reading an article on Medium about how to improve the performance of your software. Consume technology at all times, and tech will know how to reward you. Thanks, Ironhack!!!

Even during the pandemic I feel I got one of the best remote learning experiences possible. From the constant Teaching Assistant Support to the class times it was very well organized. I feel I definitely was able to strengthen my skills with JavaScript... Read More and HTML much more through this bootcamp than I could have in a year of trying to work independently. The Ironhack staff was always understanding and flexible which is what I enjoyed most, they we're always available and welcoming through Slack! While it was all through zoom the experience was definitely time well spent, I gained more knowledge and resources in these 6 months through Ironhack that I couldn't have found anywhere else.

I participated to the remote Web Dev bootcamp. The teaching team is really nice patient, approachable and friendly, and they won't hesitate to stay longer in the zoom to help you with projects/labs, which is really appreciated.
Regarding their technical... Read More knowledge, sometimes I felt they lacked it when we asked questions in depth.
Our cohort was about 15+ students and we only had one teacher and one TA, who graduated from Ironhack just a few months before, so his knowledge was quite limited, especially for the projects. This was inconvenient because several times we had to "wait in line" to get someone to help us debug our code (after we spent at least 30 min, if not more, without success).
Also, it is super intense and I truly believe that 9 weeks is too short to really learn all that's offered in the curriculum and fully understand. Some topics are briefly discussed but they require a lot more of self-study after the bootcamp as in between sessions we're too busy with the evening labs (which take hours to solve, trust me).
Keep in mind that in the full-time bootcamp, there's no day in between each class where you can see deeper some concepts. Every day is super challenging and we're moving onto new subjects quickly, so it's super important to keep your head out of the water and ask questions until you fully understand, otherwise you will miss a lot of knowledge.
The technologies studied are overall good for the current job market except for Mongo DB (non-relational DB) which I wouldn't recommend because it's a and nowadays relational DB (like mySQL) are more in demand on job offers.
Regarding the career week, to me, it sounded like a joke. From their marketing campaigns, it looks like they'll arrange for you interviews with companies they have an agreement with (based on their "algorithm"), but in fact in that week, you basically learn how to make a CV and a cover letter, and they keep repeating to you that you should use your network and that they won't help you if you don't do your part of the job and complete all the tedious tasks on the student portal.
One great thing was the ambiance with the other students and those from other cohorts. Especially during a very intense bootcamp where your brain is overwhelmed, it was nice, even remotely, to get to (virtually) meet up, play games, etc.
Overall I don't regret the experience of a coding bootcamp because I learned a lot and that gave me a great push for a career in development, but don't fool yourself, you need to work a lot more and for many more months before you get a job in development unless you have coding experience prior to the bootcamp.
A coding bootcamp is really not for everyone. If you're really determined to get a job right after, you better start working months before enrolling.
Also, considering the price, I really think it's a rip-off (unless you get a substantial scholarship). The price for the on-site bootcamp and the remote one are almost the same which is not justifiable as by learning remotely, you don't use any location from Ironhack, you use your own desk, electricity, internet, etc, and even for the events, you're bringing your own beer!
Honestly, there are plenty of other schools that offer similar curriculums for a much lower price (especially for the remote course). Ironhack doesn't offer anything really exceptional or differenc from other school on the market nowadays.

IRONHACK will be the best choice if you want to go deeper and have solid foundations in web Development. The tools provided helps you achieve with success the bootcamp.The teachers and T.As are always here for you and everybody is really supportive. I... Read More spend my bootcamp in an hybrid form ( you can choose between working from home or going to school ) and it was a very good experience.
Just one tip for the futur web dev , get familiar with dev by doing some online course to be ready and to take all the advantage of the bootcamp.