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About SPICED Academy

Location: Berlin

SPICED Academy is an education company based in Berlin. Offering cutting-edge courses in Full Stack Web Development and Data Science, SPICED aims to help students kickstart their careers with intensive, on-site tech programs.

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92% of SPICED graduates who actively sought employment after the program achieved their goal in an average of just 37 days. 100% of graduates work in the tech field, and they've secured positions at companies like eBay, SoundCloud, Accelerate, and other exciting businesses.

Courses

Data Science

Cost: €9,800
Duration: 12 weeks
Locations: Berlin
In-person Only
Course Description:

Our Data Science Program is a full-time, 12 week intensive course based on-site in Berlin. In intimate cohorts you will develop all the skills needed to begin a successful career as a data scientist, also known as “the sexiest job of the 21st century”.

Subjects:
MongoDB, Python, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Visualization, Data Science

Full Stack Web Development

Cost: €9,800
Duration: 12 weeks
Locations: Berlin
In-person Only
Course Description:

Learn to code in 12 weeks with our hands-on, intensive coding bootcamp in Berlin. The Full Stack Web Development course is run by our outrageously skilled team and designed to get you hired by awesome companies, or even prepare you to start your own. Learn programming languages such as Javascript, HTML, CSS and jQuery, MV Frameworks, Node.js and SQL. Complete multiple projects individually and in teams, developing real product features in real-life environments that are designed to help you learn to code and be job-ready. Throughout the Full Stack Web Development program, you’ll gain indispensable skills in design thinking, leading by influence, effective communication and problem solving. Learn to code and transform your future.

Subjects:
CSS, Git, HTML, jQuery, NoSQL, React.js, SQL, AngularJS, Node.js, Database Design, JavaScript

SPICED Academy Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Anonymous
Junior Frontend Developer | Graduated: 2018

7/5/2018

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"Great Intro"

I think the course is a really great intro into the world of programming and Javascript.

I like the way the curriculmn is laid out, with every new lesson feeling a little more complex than the last.

I like the exposure to two different frameworks: Vue... Read More

At times, the course can really challenge you which is a really good lesson to determine if this is something you want to do long term. Those uncomfortable challenging moments will persist once you enter the job market...so really assess if this is something you want.

Some things the course doesn't offer that I've found to be important (reflections after entering the job market) is exposure to the git process when programming as a team or in groups. I think this is really crucial to first days on the job, and will just take more time to learn. The course doesn't touch upon or discuss testing, which can really set yourself apart when looking for a job (often times the coding challenges ask for these).

Also keep in mind that after graduating this 12 week course, you will still be very very beginning and have a LOT more to learn on the job.

Kayla Robertson
Junior Frontend Developer | Graduated: 2017

5/14/2018

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Full Stack Web Development

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"Challenging, fun, worth it"

I moved from the United States to attend SPICED after comparing costs of living and costs of coding programs in the U.S. It was cheaper (and more fun) to move abroad and study at SPICED, and I'm so glad I made the choice to do so!

I started SPICED with... Read More

The staff is extremly dedicated each student's success. While the cirriulum covers everything needed to dive into programming, the help and support from the staff and my classmates made it possible to get through the course.

However, it was one of the most challenging things I've done in 3 months, and it definitely takes a lot of dedication to make it work for you. You have to do the prep work, show up everyday, be prepared to stay late and basically dedicate your life to code for a while, and it is hard. The course isn't perfect, but the people at SPICED, the strong tech curriculum and career workshops make it a great option for those wanting to learn web development in Berlin, and I highly recommend it.

Andrés Calles Weill
Senior Consultant - Business Innovation | Graduated: 2017

4/24/2018

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Full Stack Web Development

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"It's all about relationships"

After several years as a Customer Success/Account Manager in the B2B SaaS sector, I decided to learn how to program and code. I was first drawn to SPICED because it's located in Berlin, but I ultimately decided to join its Full Stack Web Development program... Read More

The entire team at SPICED is determined to help you reach your goals, whatever those might be. Personally, I knew before joining SPICED that I did not want to become a developer. I wanted to complement my business experiences in tech with real life coding knowledge. Additionally, I knew that I wanted to join a company in a hybrid role that combined client relations and product management. I was able to land this job after one month of graduating from SPICED.

Matthieu Stadelmann
Junior Software Developer | Graduated: 2017

3/3/2018

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Full Stack Web Development

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"Best learning experience I had"

Before I came to SPICED I graduated in Communication Sciences and Sociology at University and had almost no experience at all in programming. 6 weeks after the graduation, I land a 12 months internship as Junior Software Developer.

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First, the teachers are amazing. I think there is a well balanced teaching team between Matt, David and now Ivana. They know what you will experience and they will push you out of your limits so that you will progress fast and learn the right skills to get a job.

The job assistance teached by Shilpa is really usefull! I started with very little professional experience and had no idea on how to behave in front of interviewers and after the training and the advices we got, I felt more confident in my interviews and I was able to set my goals in order to find the right position for me.

Finally, I would advice anyone that is ready to work hard to change his carreer path to study at SPICED!

David
Full Stack Developer | Graduated: 2017

1/15/2018

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Full Stack Web Development

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"Best Bootcamp Experience you can hope for!"

Learning coding at SPICED was such a great experience! You work together with like-minded people and learn from the great teachers at SPICED - your goal: to learn how to code for the web in a professional capacity.

I graduated SPICED in September 2017.... Read More

The 3 months at SPICED felt like a true bootcamp experience for me - I didn't have much time for anything else, but it was 100% worth it for me. The great staff members and the helpful teachers were always there to help.

All things considered: If you want to learn how to code and are dedicated to that cause, then go for it. You won't regret it!

Maggie
Software Developer | Graduated: 2017

12/22/2017

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Full Stack Web Development

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"Loved every minute of it!"

I graduated from SPICED Academy in Berlin 3 months ago. I got a job in the US 1 month after graduating and have been working as a software developer for a company that makes math and science simulations for schools.

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My experience at SPICED was amazing! The teachers are fantastic and the curriculum is very cleverly structured to get you the most gains in the least amount of time. Other than HTML and CSS the whole program is focused on Javascript which allows you to develop strong Javascript skills. The head teacher, David, is extremely knowledgeable. The way he introduced the topics made the concepts easily digestible. He modeled how he would write code so that we could see his process. He talked about beginner pitfalls and helped us understand why our programs should be structured in a certain way, but at the same time left room for us to solve challenges on our own. Most assignments could be tailored to different skill levels; there was always a required set of problems, but often there were extra challenges for those of us that wanted/needed them.

Besides teaching the ins-and-outs of the Javascript language SPICED instructors taught us the fundamentals of software development. After leaving I found it easy to pick up other languages and frameworks. Many of the projects that appeared to be for one purpose could actually be used for something else. I attended a Hackathon a few weeks after leaving SPICED and worked on a project called Black Girl Ventures that hoped to hook up black, female entrepreneurs with others. The founder essentially needed a social media site and because I had just built one at SPICED, I knew just what to do. Each new project I encounter I apply something I learned at SPICED whether that be something specific like how to write an AJAX call or, more broadly, how a piece of software is architected. Even though the curriculum focuses on certain platforms (my cohort learned React and Redux, for example) SPICED will give you a fantastic foundation to get started in software development.

Olof Reimegård
Junior Ruby Developer | Graduated: 2017

11/30/2017

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"Best decision!"

I had studied product design and wanted to go from making physical products to software. I did a bit of studying on my own through codecademy and such but had a hard time keeping up my own pace and knowing what to do next. I started looking at developer... Read More

I made the decision to do the course and since the first day I haven't looked back. David and Matt, the two teachers are competent and willing to help at all times, the curriculum feels tailored for the job and is constantly updated to match the fast changing job market. The career workshops helps prepare you for getting a job when you graduate and most importantly, SPICED feels like a little family, you spend 8-10 hours a day in school so having a good atmosphere and work environment is very important.

If you feel willing and ready to really dive inte coding then this course is for you. With that said i wouldn't recommend it to anyone who wants to take a lot of days off or keep a job on the side, the course really is full-time!

Loris
Full Stack Web Developer | Graduated: 2017

11/18/2017

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"Big Results"

All the instructors are really good, and will constantly try to gain the most out of you.
The result is that you'll learn the most in-demand skills out there (React, NodeJS), as well as build up a great Github portfolio to be shown to the employers.

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Big sacrifices, big achievements.

Anonymous
Web Developer | Graduated: 2017

9/19/2017

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Full Stack Web Development

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"Learn by doing!"

Why SPICED?

At first I was skeptical about taking a coding bootcamp but then I talked to Shilpha in an interview to hear each other out including potential concerns I had. After talking to her I was sold on SPICED despite being accepted into others as... Read More

They sure did deliver. If you want to go to a school where you are spoon fed all the answers and have lectures all day instead of writing code yourself then apply elsewhere. If you want to go to a bootcamp where you learn-by-doing then apply for SPICED. From the learning facilities and environment to the top-notch staff who really know their stuff and always want to help and see you improve.

I went from knowing very little HTML and CSS to being able to program in JavaScript and creating web applications that communicate with databases to being able to publish them live with the latest tools used.

Be prepared it won't be a "holiday" in Berlin but a learning experience you'll have for life helped kicked off by the awesome people at SPICED.

Jeremy B.
Graduated: 2017

9/13/2017

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"They are out to keep a big €800 registration fee if you do not cope. Be careful."

Be careful with this school: it can turn sour. The CEO convinced me to join their programme unprepared. Subsequently they did not help me catch up. One of the teachers advised me to consider ‘joining the next cohort’, instead of helping me figure out... Read More

After attending the first few days of this bootcamp, I felt defeated and have now decided to spend my energy elsewhere. Spiced uses an external tool, Codecademy, as a prep course for their full stack program. When I worked through the Codecademy track, Codecademy had updated and shortened some of the tracks, which led me to being un-prepared for the Spiced assessment, which they want you to complete. I had therefore done a stripped down version of the track, which was missing some critical concepts that I needed to know, and so instead of completing the assessment in 4-5 hours, I ended up horribly stuck for a few days and feeling incredibly incapable. This mishap, in combination with the frustration during the first weeks’ classes has led me to the decision that the quality of the bootcamp is lower than expected and promised.

Dear Spiced, if you use outside resources like Codecademy, it is important to make sure to know about any changes to the material being taught. I feel it would be wrong to expect the student to know that they're missing something. Codecademy clearly posted about these changes to this specific track on their blog over a month ago.

Furthermore, from the words ‘from beginner to ready-to-hire’ on their website and the reviews available online, it seemed like we would get a lot more explanations of the concepts and hands-on support early on. I felt I needed this, but I did not get it. The work is independent and I did not feel a good enough connection with the teachers; I also felt that they were not going to be able to provide me with the pedagogical teaching methods it seemed Spiced offered. I might as well be sitting at home, working through freeCodeCamp. Their communications staff member and I discussed that some people do need more thorough explanations, or maybe some simpler challenges to fully grasp certain concepts. I did not have the right foundation from the prep course and we were already moving onto newer subjects which were building on this. Sitting there feeling completely overwhelmed during the second and third day was emotionally exhausting and I was doubting my capabilities, and felt incompetent. Due to the aforementioned circumstances I hoped they would consider refunding me the full seven thousand and eight hundred euros, but no. I’m now left feeling ripped off.

Their ‘registration’ fee is a massive €800 euros, which you do not get back if you are forced to ‘drop out’. Before the course started I trusted the CEO as he reassured me that others before me had not completed the assessment and had gone on to do okay. I was told the teachers would sit with me and once the bootcamp started and during the first few days, to make sure I felt okay. Unfortunately this has not been the case for me and I feel as if these were false promises made. Spiced runs two cohorts at the same time, so with only two teachers for two cohorts, this means the teachers are not dedicated only to supporting your cohort. After not feeling listened to and asking for the full money back, and writing that I would be writing a negative review, the team at Spiced responded to me by saying that they felt I was blackmailing them. Thanks Spiced.

These are the reasons I am disappointed and feeling ripped off. Be careful too, the CEO is unreasonable and after explaining my frustrations over a Skype call as he was not on campus, he did not seem interested to want to take in my feedback at all. Thank you for reading, you’ve been warned.

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