TripleTen

I decided to start Triple Ten's software engineering program as I started my senior year for my Bachelors degree. While I felt confident in my schooling I had little to no experience in the field and felt my software skills needed serious polishing if... Read More I wanted to change my career trajectory. Triple Ten offered not only a well recommended curriculum but also promised the viability of career options at the completion of the program and it seemed like an incredible opportunity. I often spent around 20hrs a week to studying the program but often felt the platform allowed for an incredibly flexible scheduling get around my normal work responsibilities and school work. I was provided projects that reflected real world software engineering work and a team of well informed tutors readily available for any feedback on how to address any issues I was facing.

I’m currently enrolled in TripleTen’s software engineering program. I started in May 2023 and am set to graduate in just a few weeks (early February 2024). I had some experience working with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS before beginning the program which... Read More have helped. However, if you’re considering the program and don’t have much background knowledge, the curriculum is so comprehensive, I don’t think it’s totally necessary. I researched a number of bootcamps before starting this one, but TripleTen stood out to me for several reasons. For starters, the externship opportunities that TripleTen offers were something I had never seen with any other program. I also really appreciate the flexibility the program offers. For me, no two weeks look the same, but I average 15-20 hours per week on coursework. They also offer a certain number of extensions if you need extra time to finish a project. I’m a senior student, so I tutor other students as well. It’s given me a chance to meet other learners and practice communicating technical concepts. I also meet with a group of students on Zoom each week to discuss what we’re learning, networking tips, and also just to hang out. Outside of that, I’ve also participated in a Code Jam where I had the opportunity to work on a team of two other students and compete against some of our peers in building and presenting a real project. The code review process that happens at the end of each sprint is really helpful as well. The code reviewers give tips for industry best practices, which have made me so much more confident in my skill level. Overall, I’ve had a really great experience with this program. The community managers and tutors are all really encouraging. With it being a remote program, I was worried I might feel isolated or helpless if I got stuck, but the tutors hold office hours every day and have always been able to help out. I’ve been more than happy with the program, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to switch into a career in tech.

I wanted to switch careers but didn't have many connections or a way to travel to a college. That's when I found TripleTen (formerly Practicum). The name change confused me a bit, but what mattered was its flexible way of teaching. They let me learn at... Read More my own pace and also gave me deadlines. This helped me manage my time. I studied 5-6 hours on weekdays and 2-3 hours on weekends. If I needed more understanding, I'd spend extra time researching. Instead of attending scheduled sessions, I used Discord to ask questions. This way, I could learn on my own and only ask for help when needed. TripleTen is good for people like me who prefer learning independently but sometimes need a little extra explanation. Even though learning from professionals is helpful, TripleTen gave me the freedom to learn on my own without feeling embarrassed to ask for help. For beginners in coding: Use TripleTen's support on Discord, make your own schedule, and focus on projects. Don't hesitate to ask questions—learning to ask is part of the process. In short, TripleTen's way of teaching suits those who like to direct their own learning. It creates a helpful community and helps you build real coding skills.

My time at TripleTen was quite amazing, Im still a current student but only have 1 more sprint until completing the course. I started my coding journey in June of 2023 with no experience at all. Today, I am confidently building very intuitive, efficient,... Read More appealing and scalable full stack websites using React.js and Node.js for a backend. Having so much in depth learning of the theory as well as hands on coding have provided me skills I will carry with me forever. Heres a list of the pros and cons, as well as some advice! Pros: - The course offers help at anytime you need it. The barrier between students and tutors is non-existent. Its super easy to get help and there isn't any time frames besides obvious hours no one works! There are also office hours (And alot of them) in which allows you to actually speak with a tutor to get more in depth help if preferred. - The material is an amazing balance between theory, and coding. The knowledge the curriculum provides regarding theory makes it so much easier to pick up other tech stacks outside of what the bootcamp teaches. For example, I have given myself quite a bit of exposure to Java and Python and getting a grasp on these stacks has been much easier than it would be without experience and understanding of general theory and syntax. - The projects you create are very fun and appealing! Cons - The learning curve is quite large for one with no experience and the content can be alot to take in. With that, some advice I would give people wanting to partake in TripleTens bootcamp and have a structure and be ready for nonstop learning! If you are wanting to break into tech, I would highly recommend TripleTen! Amazing bootcamp, and amazing people.

TLDR: Great bootcamp with great instructors who understand their craft very well and are patient. Along with if you're struggling to find one that works for you due to your current job and scheduling or just want to slowly transition into the tech industry,... Read More and love all things tech. Long Honest review: Tripleten formerly known as (Practicum). Is one of the most important parts of my life to date, without them I don't even know if I would've made the switch into the tech industry. Before TripleTen I was still studying film and working on other projects related to film like music videos, commercial shoots etc. But over the course of my time during studying film and all the other projects, I had a little crisis in my life wondering or not if film was the right thing for me and if it was something I really wanted to do. Some time passed and I was browsing on youtube when suddenly an AD for Tripleten (Practicum) popped up and it caught my attention (link to the ad if you would like to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AKBCNpDx1U). Long story short it spoke about a guy named William who went through some of the same difficulties I was going through during that time and decided he was going to join TripleTen because he wasn't happy with where he was at in his life and wanted something better. I proceeded to watch the ad in its entirety and was sold from that moment on. And I decided from there on out to give it a shot and if writing lines of code wasn't for me then it wasn't for me. So, I applied to TripleTen a couple of weeks later and did their first sample project and it felt right. Writing those lines of code and seeing my very first webpage talking about me and who I am load up in front of my very eyes was just astonishing and from there on I pursued it. Fast forward a couple months later to now and I'm a couple weeks out from graduating from their bootcamp. And I have to say it has been quite the experience from learning from my mistakes, to seeing my code work when I run the program, and just learning something new every day. When it comes to the instructors, they're very nice and will help you with every single problem you have when it comes to coding like understanding a new concept, how to break things down and what kind of thought process you should have as your coding and not to mention they're also very kind, understanding, and patient. That alone is hard to find in a lot of places since the material you're studying and working with is sort of difficult if you don't put the work in. Shifting topics to my community manager, they are a big help and nothing but supportive over the course of my time studying at TripleTen. And has been very patient with me when it came to giving me breaks, after learning a new programming language so I can come back to myself after studying a difficult lesson, also the extensions they gave me so I can dive even deeper into the theory and learning process to fully comprehend all the lines of code I wrote to understand how all of it works line by line. Jumping on to another topic, I haven't had a chance yet to do the career support as I've decided to just study everything and then apply later, but I've heard of other peers getting jobs within a couple months after they graduate. And that they'll still be there helping you find a job even after you graduate from their program months down the line if you want to find a new company to work with. The bottom-line is, if you really want to try and join the tech industry or just want to switch out of your current career path in the pursuit of self-improvement or whatever that may be for you. And you are willing to go through the difficulties of learning new programming languages. And or as well as stepping out of your comfort zone a little bit. In addition to learning a new skill while still being able to live your life and also don't mind taking some time out of your day to do so. Then TripleTen might be the place for you!!

Let me start by sharing how I got here. I was in sales, specifically in mortgage and when the market went buckwild, it was time for me to really sit and think about what I wanted to do. I wanted to enjoy my work, make money, and not worry about my next... Read More paycheck due to the economic changes. I wanted to transition to something more stable, and I didn't want to go back to a 2-4 year program/school. So I started looking into bootcamps and their success rates with getting students hired in their desired field. I chose software engineering since I was always fascinated by it, and had gotten my feet wet with it and really couldn't get enough. I probably looked at 8-10 bootcamps and compared several things based off of facts and reviews- the available support, the curriculum, the cost, was it self-paced, guaranteed, and the length of the course. All reviews led to choosing TripleTen, and glad I did. There was a scholarship from women who code that supported this program, and that also made me feel better about my choice. I spend about 20-25 hours a week studying and since I work overtime often at my current full time job, I take advantage of any opportunity I get. There are group study sessions available which is cool, but I'm unable to attend those due to my crazy schedule. I have a family and work, so its kind of tough. Anyone who's available should take advantage so you feel more included and supported by the community. Everyone is so nice!! Aside from the theories and projects, I try to get practice in with codewars/leetcodes or read articles they suggest. I have a list I want to tackle after the bootcamp! The things I like most about TripleTen are: they have many tutoring sessions you can join to get help(I wish there were more in the evenings since I work 9-6 + OT but I get it), there are externship programs, they are prepping you for your future job on top of teaching you the fundamentals, and the community manager- they've been SUPPPER helpful and honestly don't know what I'd do without their support. Since I've started- I've traveled to Europe for 2 weeks, moved, got engaged.....so lots of life happening and they've been understanding. A good community manager is very important so you feel supported, stay on track, and don't spiral. This bootcamp has helped me so much in the sense that I feel more and more ready for the real world. I'm 53% through and they've already got me started on networking and have taught me how to revamp my LinkedIn and much more. For those who are starting: be patient with yourself, you don't have to pay $15k + to learn, find a bootcamp that meets your needs (and read the reviews!!), and know its gonna be a rollercoaster of emotions but its worth it, know you're going to have to make some sacrifices (major FOMO), and focus on the endgame. Oh, and its NEVER too late to make a change for YOU. Another thing too- I've reached out the alumni and everyone's been so nice and responsive- they all are rooting for your success, so don't forget to take advantage of that too!

Last year I decided to learn about software engineering because I wanted to find a job that pays well and also doesn't require sales. I first considered going back to school and getting a masters in software engineering but changed my mind knowing how... Read More much money and time it would take. I wanted to do something that required less time and less money. When I was doing research and trying to figure out which bootcamp to join TripleTen stood out to me the most. The price was impossible to pass up on. My journey has been great so far. Learning a new skill is always a challenge but having so many tutors and having material out there to help with any questions or issues is always available. At first organizing my time and day was a little bit of a challenge. I didn't want to give up too much of my "life" as I find myself working out 5x a week, yoga, hotworx and volleyball along with a full time job. I needed to come up with a schedule. It took time but I spend about 2-3 hours a day Monday - Friday and 6 hours on Saturdays working on my material. If I have any extra room and nothing to do I'll squeeze in more material. TripleTen does a great job at easing you into the material and when it gets more in depth they do a great job at breaking it down. I have love every part of it! If there is any advice I give is to NOT give up. There will be MANY moments where you feel like giving up but always ask for help! It makes things so much easier.

TripleTen is an exceptional bootcamp that covers all material to get me started on my Data Science journey. I began with having little to no knowledge of the field and barely any coding experience. The bootcamp is split into 16 sprints that allowed me... Read More to gain knowledge slowly and understand concepts from the foundation up. I am in the last parts of the course and have way more confidence and skills than I started with. There are helpful projects that help me build up my portfolio and access to workshops, mentors, and a community. Without this program I don't know how I would have been able to dive into this new field. I am excited for the opportunity to take this and looking forward to excelling on this new path and career change.

When I was exploring career change bootcamps, Tripleten's program immediately stood out to me as the perfect choice for several compelling reasons. Firstly, its flexibility allowed me to adapt the program to my busy schedule. Balancing a young family... Read More and a full-time job leaves me with limited time, so Tripleten's program provided the much-needed flexibility I required. I could effectively work on the program during my available downtime while consistently meeting deadlines. Additionally, the interactive support system was invaluable. The presence of a vibrant network of colleagues on Discord, all progressing through the same sprints, facilitated constant communication with peers and tutors. This support structure not only kept me motivated but also enhanced my learning experience throughout the entire 5-month journey. As someone who thought there knew a fair bit about analytics, I was pleasantly surprised on how much I didn't know and how much I grew as a analyst. Tripleten's structure of learning a topic then reinforcing what you just learned through tangible projects that are thoroughly reviewed with prompt feedback, truly sets it apart from other learning platforms.

In my previous role, I served as a home care nurse. Despite having no prior experience in IT, I decided to pursue software engineering. I needed a career that would offer greater flexibility and allow me to work remotely. The IT program fascinated me... Read More and felt relevant, given the significance of technology in our daily lives. Balancing work as a nurse and being a full-time mother was a true test, especially during pregnancy and caring for a young child. Luckily, TripleTen presented me with an opportunity to take an introductory course and submit a small project to assess my suitability for the program. Some students progressed faster than others during the program. I dedicated 25-35 hours each week to completing activities and projects, often waking up early and working late into the night. However, the interactive platform made learning and practicing in each sprint more manageable. It was not an easy program, but it was a captivating and enjoyable one. With hard work and support from the team, I overcame all the challenges. Throughout my coding journey with TripleTen, I had access to excellent support teams, including Discords, tutors, and community managers, who were always willing to assist. Whenever I faced any coding challenges or issues with my project, I could always find solutions in Discords or seek help from tutors. Similarly, I could reach out to the community managers if I encountered any program-related problems. Moreover, I got the chance to apply for an externship to work on a real project during the program, gaining valuable experience before entering the job market. The career support team was always available to support me. In conclusion, the IT program I undertook was challenging but engaging. With dedication, excellent time management, and support from the team, I successfully completed it.