Skill Distillery

Skill Distillery gave a strong base and that extra push I needed to take my skills to the next level. I had a basic understanding of programming concepts and they helped me see the big picture from the bottom up (full stack!). Instructors were very knowledgeable,... Read More personable, and helpful The curriculum was well structured and thought out, helping those of us who had a slight background as well as those brand new to programming. After being out for a couple years I think it is one of the best time/money investments I have ever made. Highly recommended for those seeking to become software devs coming from other unrelated fields.

I attended SD back in 2020. I feel I got a thorough full stack education that prepared me well for my first software dev role. Amongst other things I learned, Java, Javascript, and SQL are so in demand on the market right now. The teachers are excellent... Read More and a great resource. SD helped me to get a great job and I couldn't thank them enough for that!

Pros: - Finance options for tuition assistance - In-depth, extensive instructor knowledge of Java - OOP fundamentals focused - Perfect blend of lectures and traditional classroom learning verses hands on coding and design - Java OCP exam preparation and... Read More practice - Data Structures and foundational programming knowledge learned - Agile, Pair Programming, and Test Driven Development practices learned Cons: - Not as much post graduation job support as some other boot camp programs

I graduated from Skill Distillery's 16-week Full-Stack Development with Java (fully remote) boot camp in July of 2022. The course was 1000% worth the time and financial investment. Each of the instructors demonstrated deep knowledge of the subject matter,... Read More be that Java, SQL, Java Script, or Angular. Each student question was met with patience and total competence. The materials were well-structured and detailed. The time commitment was high, although I managed to keep most of my Sundays free for some R&R.

Like many others attending coding bootcamps I was tired of my previous career and was looking for a rewarding change of pace. After doing a lot of research into bootcamps I decided to go with Skill Distillery. I was lucky to be able to use my GI benefits... Read More and take advantage of the VetTec program that covered my tuition to SD. From my initial screening phone call to post-graduation the support from the staff and other alum was outstanding. The course is difficult, and you will get out of it what you put into it. Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions, the staff is always happy to answer questions. Post graduation the instructors will still provide support with mock interviews, setting up a resume, tweaking LinkedIn pages, and providing any advice towards the job search. The alum channel is active and there to provide referrals and advice to fresh graduates. I was able to land multiple offers 2 months after graduation and the skills I learned at Skill Distillery set me up well as a Jr. dev. I would recommend SD to anyone looking to get into the world of programming.

Life changing is the best way to describe Skill Distillery. Prior to this bootcamp I was an EMT, looking into healthcare degrees. Burnt out from working healthcare, I was looking for the next thing. Before Skill Distillery I knew nothing about coding,... Read More after the 16 week program, I felt extremely prepared to apply for jobs. I landed a job 6 weeks after graduation. I love my new job, it’s flexible, pays well, and provides a lot of new opportunities for me. It feels crazy to look back less than a year ago and see where I am now, totally life changing. I highly recommend this program.

Skill Distillery provides an excellent and proven pathway for learning job-ready skills involved in full-stack development with Java. I was impressed with the thoroughness of the program from the first day through the last. The material is comprehensive... Read More and challenging, requiring strong commitment in regards to time and effort from the student. No matter where you start from (new to the field or with some experience), if you show up daily, engage with the assignments, projects and lectures, and see it through to completion, you end up with foundational skills, an applied body of knowledge, and the confident ability to learn, build and contribute as a modern developer.

Skill Distillery is an excellent school with staff who genuinely care about student learning and success. During my 16-weeks at Skill Distillery, I went from having zero programming experience to getting my first job as an Applications Developer. The... Read More curriculum covers in-demand coding skills such as Java, CSS, HTML, SQL, RESTful Web Services, and much more. I had my first job interview during my last week at Skill Distillery. The hiring manager was impressed with the projects I developed and the portfolio I created during the cohort. I received an offer from the company shortly after. I am now earning nearly 4x as much as I was before enrolling at Skill Distillery. The staff regularly reach out to me even weeks after graduation to ask how I am doing and provide insight on local job openings. I feel comfortable knowing that I have former instructors who care about my education and success. The school even provides interview training and resume review after you graduate. If you are looking for an excellent coding boot camp that will teach you in-demand skills, look no further! I am recommending Skill Distillery to anyone who will listen!

If choosing to go with skill distillery as your choice of boot camp here what you can expect: 1. World class instructors who literally dedicate their lives to improving yours 2. A curriculum that makes sense for new learners. Starting with core java and... Read More moving into to more complicated things from there is perfect and curates a deeper understanding of things like front end frame works and java script that other curriculums just can’t compete with. 3. Knowledge of self. This bootcamp will test you. If one is to take this program seriously one can expect to be pushed to their limits in a way that will strengthen character, knowledge, and capability. This process taught me more about myself then any other 4 months of my life has. 4. And lastly, Skill distillery offers its student a strong alumni networks which is continually beneficial to my career progression after graduating Choose this bootcamp. You will not regret the experience skill distillery has to offer. Change your life like I changed mine with the help of these wonderful people.

I came in with no coding experience, and the course was rigorous, but the instructors are there to help you every step of the way, and their goal is to get every student a great job after graduation. I'm about to start my first job as a Software Engineer,... Read More and I could not have been happier with Skill Distillery.