Tech Talent South

So I am a full-time employee and my part-time boot camp experience at Tech Talent South was GREAT! As you apply ask about their scholarships and apply for them! I received the woman's scholarship when I started which helped out. About the program Yes! There was a lot to take in at first but it really depends on If you are willing to dedicate the time and utilize your resources to study the material before and after class. The material is plentiful, however It's truly what you make it if you want to thrive in coding. I believe the part-time classes are just as impacting as being in a full-time course . The coding classes are twice a week for 3 hours, which gives you enough time to challenge yourself outside of class whether its front-end or back-end. Attending the part-time classes gav...

On my own blog I say more about my experience with Tech Talent South (www.wesleychambers.com/?p=333). Here I will highlight three things. First, TTS has amazing resources: good instruction, great alumni who are willing to help, an incredible network (especially in Charlotte), guidance, etc. The key is finding a way to take advantage of those resources. As the saying goes, you get out if it what you put into it. It's not enough to show up. You must arrive with a willingness to learn, and if you don't ask questions, don't reach out people, don't put the time in, don't pursue connections, then you won't see much by way of results. Second, TTS cares about their content, and from what I've seen they take great effort to ensure that the content they teach is up-to-date with current practice. ...

I took the part-time course in the beginning of 2017. This was a really great option for full-time working adults. Classes are twice a week from 6-9. This course was a great way to introduce me to the basic overview of front-end and back-end development. It's pretty fast-paced and definitely challenging, so I can't stress enough how much practice you need to do to really get the most out of it. By the last week of class I had an interview lined up from a job posting I found through TTS! This course definitely gave me a good foundation to build on!

10/10. TTS Intro to web design course is a perfect opportunity for people looking to break into the world of front end development. I work at an early stage technology company and I'm responsible for managing our company's website and yet previous to this course I didn't know much more than basic html and css syntax.

Nonetheless, after completing this course I feel much more comfortable developing my own style sheets and using basic javascript to make tweaks on our website. With what I learned, I also had the ability to develop the entire html file for customized automated emails.

This is a part-time course, class meets for 3 hours once a week for 8 weeks. It's important to go into this class with the expectations that the entire curriculum will serve as a foundation for learnin...

Class was small and hands on which gave us the ability ask questions and get in-depth answers. Very fast paced which makes it hard for some students to grasp all concepts as quickly as others, but overall it was an excellent experience. TTS provided a numerous amount of chances to tour companies, network with other people in tech industry and chances to immerse yourself in the industry.

I attended Tech Talent in Atlanta GA. The curriculum was hearty to say the least. There is a precast assignment and for good reason. When you start the class you hit the ground running. There is literally no downtime. It can be a bit overwhelming but at the same time I think it is reasonably appropriate as it is an immersion course. You drown in the environment and work until something starts to make sense. The instructors are good. Knowledgeable. The class is not too full but it's hard to get in class help as it slows down the pace. Tey to schedule it before class or after. I recommend.

My language: Ruby on Rails
Preclass coding experience: some html, CSS
What I gained: Insight. Courage. Desire to keep going.
I'm still by no means a code ninja but I know that withe practice I ca...

My honest review of the 5 week night program.
Pros: You cover so many things. Good exposure to Ruby and the integration with Rails.
Structured learning platform. There is a schedule. You are not just blindly doing things in a random order.
Small class size.
SCHOLARSHIPS (apply, apply, apply)

Cons: Very Fast paced. The class length 5 weeks would better if it were 7 weeks. It's too short for the material. You can't retain fast enough.
Take a recorder!
The cost. It's one of the most affordable boot camps but still... it's costly.

Our cohort became a family. That is the best way that I can describe my experience with Tech Talent South's Startup Primer program. I think that the main reason why we were able to bond so well is because our class size was small, and we were able to get to know eachother and our businesses a lot better with the little time that we had. I loved how the teachers were so open to help and how much we were able to share and support eachother in and outside of the classroom. It was amazing to see our ideas from the first class grow into awesome pitches in front of many of Charlotte's startup industry leaders. If you are thinking about starting up a business, Startup Primer is a great place to start! :)

I attended the full-time code immersion course. Before I even attended the first class, the staff was there to help answer any questions or concerns I had. It’s been a long time since I’ve stepped foot into the classroom setting, so I was a little bit nervous about starting over. But the instructor and teacher’s assistant set up a great environment so you felt like you can slow the pace down at any moment. The course was very frustrating at times, but very rewarding once I figured out things through the trial and error process. If I still had problems, they had office hours to help go further in-depth of what I needed. A couple of times a week they would have speakers and/or tours set up to help start our networking process. I definitely would recommend anyone who is thinking about goin...

I attended the full time code immersion program at Tech Talent South. My instructor was exceptional and spoke in plain language for my non developer mind! Each class was intentional and organized with an extremely high level of professionalism. Beyond the course itself, I loved the community atmosphere that is created and upheld by the staff and alumni. I had so many opportunities to meet with potential employers as well as network with other new developers. To me, this type of community allows me to stay connected and make the most of my course! FIVE STARS!!

I wanted to take the time to relay my experience(s) with Tech Talent South. I found out about the Charlotte chapter of TTS through a friend and strongly disliked the current career path I was on so I decided to take the plunge. I ended up enrolling in the Full-Time code immersion class and I absolutely loved it. The class is set up in order for you to get your feet wet and to learn the basics in both front-end and back-end web development. Although I definitely got a lot out of the class, it was not easy. You have to have the mindset that you are going to dedicate yourself to learning all you can during the eight week program. As in life, the more you put into it, the more you will gain from it and you can really gain a lot. When you finish, you will have a solid foundation of knowledge...

I had the pleasure of coming across Tech Talent South whenever I decided to make a career switch into web development. The classes were very interactive and provided a lot of resources. They offered a ton of volunteer opportunities like Kids Code Night and I personally had the opportunity to teach kids to code at Davidson College for a Tech Talent summer bootcamp! The CEO, Betsy, has felt more like a close friend and a mentor than any average CEO. Any issues i've had (which, lets be honest, it'd code- there are always issues) there were multiple resources and extensions that were available to me. Tech Talent has been such an amazing experience and I highly recommend taking courses!

Be prepared to be challenged! Overall this was a great 8 week program that pushed me to my limits mentally but I learned a lot in the process. You will cover a lot of information in an eight week period so I recommend preparing as much as you can beforehand. The teachers were great (I had two different teachers) although they each had their own unique teaching style. They were readily available through Slack too which was really helpful.

I started this class eager to learn. I am a self-taught, self-employed business owner with a background in MySQL databases. Until this class, I taught myself everything. With that being said I yearned for a classroom environment. I already have done my research about Ruby and Rails before joining the class. With my background in databases, I knew this was the right class for me. Then the journey started, the pain came and the dreams began. I’m glad I choose the part-time class. The pace was fast and learning was abundant. I strongly enjoyed the dig in and code approach our instructor Shane took. The class pushed me to learn faster than I would have done if I continued to take the teach myself approach. This forced me to really think. The turning point for me was our introduction to Rai...

After my last contract ended I had some time to pursue an idea for a business I've always wanted to try. I began to attend several meetups across the city and speak to people I networked with in the Charlotte startup community. I quickly found that while the startup scene is now growing exponentially here, it is still in it's infancy and the scene was very difficult to navigate. I came across an ad for the TTS Startup Primer course and made the call. I was immediately impressed because the first person I spoke to was Zack who creates the curriculum- so he knew exactly how the course was going to be run and he answered all my questions. The TTS team on multiple occasions expressed to me that they were more interested in finding people who would be the right fit for the program and with o...

I've had an amazing experience in the part time Code Immersion course so far! We cover a ton of material, but Shane paces the class well so it never feels too overwhelming or confusing. The homework and class challenges are incredibly helpful and make me feel like I'm grasping the concepts. I had some exposure to programming before at college, but not to this extent. Shane also makes a point to give real life examples from his own professional work to teach us when or why you might use a specific method or approach. We have different partners every week which allows us to collaborate and learn from our peers, and also get to know everyone else in the class! Jackie and the rest of the TTS team are very welcoming and supportive, making sure I never feel out of place. I would definitely re...

I am amazed at how much I can do after taking Tech Talent South’s full-time Code Immersion class. I went from zero experience with Ruby and Rails to deploying my first web application a month after finishing the class. The full-time class provided a comprehensive background on Ruby and Rails. We also touched on version control, JavaScript and deploying with Heroku enough to understand them conceptually and continue to learn about them on my own.

The staff at Tech Talent South are genuinely interested in your experience. Their staff is accessible and engaged. Since the class ended they continue to offer assistance and answer questions.

This is a comprehensive, well organized class. You will get as much out of it as you put into it.

8-week full stack developer course.

The full-time immersion program accelerated my learning faster than could've happened learning on my own. I never realized how valuable the network would be! The course includes bonuses like guest speakers and tech company tours. It was assuring and inspiring to seeing TTS alum working full time at both new and established tech companies. Along the way I met great instructors and classmates. There were some students who didn't know what they were getting into--some got bitter but some got better! Your classmates will help you get where you want to be in your career if you connect and work with them. I've formed relationships with people that I believe will last my entire tech career. I've had a great experience! I applied for and received a partial...

I went through the Spring full-time course and it was wonderful--also, it was challenging. However, the instructors, community organizers and other staff were all so supportive. I left feeling like I had a handle on the ins and outs of the coding world and I feel like I'm part of the community in a way I didn't before. I highly recommend the course.

Winter 2016 Full Code Immersion.

Overall, I had a very positive experience with this course. I had done some online courses/tutorials prior to enrolling, but Tech Talent South provided a more in-depth look into the basics of Ruby, Rails, HTML, CSS, git, and Javascript. The real advantages of this course in my opinion are providing structure to the learning process, hands-on instruction (the chance to ask all those dumb questions you have to a person face to face), and the opportunity to get tapped into your local tech community. The instructors for my class were excellent and very open to answering questions, which can be a great resource if you take advantage of it. The course also does a nice job of introducing each concept, getting the students familiar with it, and then showing ...

When I signed up for the class I wasn't sure exactly what to expect and was a little nervous. However, I wanted to get some exposure to web technologies as part of a possible second act to my career. Approximately a year ago I retired from a 30+ year career in software development utilizing legacy (old) "green screen" computers. After a period of time, I found myself feeling sad being away from the coding and development business. I have been contemplating taking the TTS code immersion class but wanted to go with something less intense initially.

The Front-End Web Dev class has turned out to be a great experience for me. The instructor, Kailey Izard, was fantastic and we all learned so much from her. In addition to being a talented front-end developer and instructor, she has a...

I took the Fall Part-Time TTS course covering HTML, CSS, and Ruby on Rails (as well as a bit of Javascript).

I honestly didn't know what to expect going into the course, but it definitely blew me out of the water. Each class was about 3 hours, with a nice, short break in the middle; but even though the classes seemed like they would be long (I mean you're coding for 3 hours..?), they turned out to be the perfect length. The time always flew by crazy fast as everyone got sucked into their code. The instructor, Zapata, was awesome; he was always cracking jokes, had plenty of memes, was more than willing to help with any questions or problems, and was super kind and knowledgeable.

The team at TTS is a really great group of people. I've taken plenty of different courses - online and i...

When I heard about TTS, I was trying to enter the programming industry with nothing but a BS in Psychology and some codeacademy courses under belt. I signed up for the full-time Code Immersion program. The course was great. We went from the absolute basics, learning basic boolean logic and constructing simple programs, to coding your own functional website over the course of two months. The instructors were good people and very helpful, many of them having field experience. The courses were pretty well designed, following a type-along-with-the-instructor format that teaches you what to do and why you do it with little room to get lost. It is now April of 2016 and I'm happy to say that I've accepted a position as a full-stack web developer and its all thanks to Tech Talent South.

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I feel as though I paid thousands of dollars for a fairly helpful slideshow and some links. Our instructor told us from the beginning this was their first time teaching but we were all shocked to learn that they had only just completed the most recent TTS bootcamp a few months earlier. Their answer to almost every question was either "Google it," "It's in the documentation," or simply "I've never had that problem, I don't know." The instructor was OBVIOUSLY struggling with teaching as much as we were with learning. I am pleased to know that they will no longer be teaching the bootcamp. The classroom was very cramped and always freezing or roasting; there was no comfortable in-between. The after-class "lab time" was nothing more than a glorified study hall. The instructor regularly encou...

In my experience, the founders of Tech Talent South have created an excellent team of people and fostered a quality learning environment inclusive of anyone who wants to learn and grow their code skills. I gained so much by taking this class, I have no regrets about spending my money on it, and I feel as successful as a junior developer could possibly feel. My biggest nitpick is the fact that my full-time class met at 8 am. I am night person, so that wasn't the easiest on me, but it was worth it.

I had the best time at TTS! cons: I had to wake up early. Pros: I had an excellent teacher. All of my questions were answered fully and completely. I was given ample job hunting resources, an was introduced to nearly every company I asked to be introduced to. I met amazing classmates who had diverse backgrounds and were eager to help each other out.
Attending TTS was like joining a family. Even post-graduation they are still in contact with us, egging us on, answering our coding questions and anxious to hear about our job opportunities. Best code school.

The Part-Time class runs 8 weeks and holds class on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Office hours directly precede class and begin at 5:00pm. You spend most of your time on Ruby on Rails, HTML and CSS. The instructors walk you through programming from the ground up, starting with terminology and logic, then working your way up to more difficult problems. We learned a lot about model associations, Ruby Gems, domain modeling, bootstrap, and materialize. Lastly, we learned a bit of JavaScript, databases, and Github. We combined all of this into a project at the end of class that we can continue to work on and ask our instructors for help even though class has ended.

I really liked the way the instructors taught the class and made themselves very available outside of clas...

TTS has been a wonderful experience, through and through. Our class had a very diverse group of students– graphic designers, AT&T technicians, opera grant writers, dancers, stay-at-home parents, hardware folks and more, just for a general sample. We were all at different places in our life and different levels of stability. The common thread was that we all were looking for a change in our lives, and TTS was our springboard. Coding may have seemed daunting going in, but TTS really made it all doable and provided us with the resources and tools to grow our knowledge going forward.
The CURRICULUM covered a lot of ground for the eight weeks we had, but our instructors were extremely dedicated and the spirit of the class extremely civic-minded. Heaviest focus was Ruby on Rails, followed ...

TTS Raleigh was a positive experience! I had been interested in learning HTML / CSS for the past year or so, and it gave me the push I needed to get motivated and start building my own website.

Our instructor was very knowledgable on the course material, and he was friendly and eager to help us and answer our questions. When the class ended, we got digital copies of all the material and class exercises, which I know I will use to review again in the coming weeks. It's so much material to learn and master!

One consideration for future iterations might be to move from 3 hours / week for 8 weeks to 2 hours / week for 12 weeks. The part time class is designed for working students, which is awesome, but it's so much material and 3 hours is really long to add to a full work day.

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Prior to joining the Full Time Code Immersion program offered by Tech Talent South, I had spent several months learning about WordPress, HTML and CSS and had been training myself using tools like Treehouse classes online, attending local Meetups and was just trying to self teach myself the things I needed to know to land an internship or entry level job.

I really enjoyed the course overall and thought it was really helpful towards the goals I had. I'm no master at Ruby or PHP to be sure, but it did help me to understand Object Oriented Languages better as a whole and gave me a lot of knowledge that it would have taken me months and months to learn on my own! It was also nice to do projects in class that I could then add to my portfolio. The nice thing about the program is that you'r...