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I decided to learn Software Engineering to add to my current skillset and so I could open up my options for industries to work in. I had looked into several bootcamps including on-site options. Practicum not only had the highest reviews, it was remote,... Read More self-paced and offered career development in-line with learning new skills. The biggest selling point for me was a combination of price point (a bargain considering the quality of the platform as a whole - from tutors to content to additional opportunities), the opportunity to participate in codejams and externships and the career accelerator offered following graduation. As it's typically self-paced, I follow the two-three weeks per sprint plan as laid out in the course onboarding materials. A few things I really enjoy are being able to apply everything you learn to projects: projects pull on any knowledge you have gained to date and include the current class materials, so you are always applying and honing the skills you are learning at every step of the program. The tutors and community managers create a great learning environment and offer a lot of support along the way. I am over half way through the course and can already see how far I have come in my coding journey - I'm excited to complete the course and move into a new career!

I got an undergraduate STEM degree a few years ago, but I was pretty burned out on that track and spent the years afterwards just working odd jobs. Recently I decided I wanted to get back into a more technical field and use my degree, but my prior education... Read More definitely did not feel specific enough to any particular field for me to even be able to *choose* a field, much less get a job. I explored some options online and found that the data world has been shaping up into a worthy field and is rising in popularity. I used Codecademy for a few months and learned a good bit about data analysis techniques with Python and SQL, but still struggled to land a data-related job. Eventually I decided to get a more formal education and went with a boot camp rather than an extended-length degree program. I chose Practicum because of their great user and critic reviews online and due to some very helpful scholarships I received via Practicum itself. I liked the idea of professionals reviewing my code for the series of required projects. Data science had always seemed too intimidating to get into, which is why I was originally trying to teach myself about data analysis, but getting an education through a boot camp gave me the confidence to make the leap into the data science program that I am currently in. I will say that even with prior knowledge of data analysis techniques and experience using Python, I have felt engaged and challenged through each of the sprints and have learned a lot. I could say a lot about the platform itself, but in essence - it's easy to navigate, lessons are broken up into intuitive chunks, and they are consistently adding new material. User feedback is definitely listened to and is used for real improvement. Staff does a good job of building and maintaining a community through Discord/Slack; I have participated in some events and will likely increase my involvement once I get further along into learning new material. Students definitely appreciate the support network! Overall, I have been happy with my decision to join Practicum as a middle-ground between self-education and college education. I'm excited to continue learning the material. I would say that having some prior knowledge helped but does not seem necessary. I would suggest that if you are new to coding, to commit a little extra time to the first several sprints just to gain more familiarity with the languages and whatnot. Or, if you already have scattered knowledge, the program will definitely still engage you and allow you ample room for self-improvement.

Practicum was my top choice initially for multiple reasons. The curriculum offered exactly what I wanted to learn (front-end as well as back-end), the monthly payment plan worked for my checkbook, and I needed a program flexible enough to allow me to... Read More continue with my art pursuits. Throughout the past 10 months, I have been able to continue to work on my drawings and paintings alongside learning the front-end and back-end tools like Html, CSS, Javascript, React and Node. I am currently 80% through the course and still happy that I chose Practicum. Any time I have needed support from the tutors or the community managers it has been promptly available. I have not been very engaged in the community and still feel as though I have had support and learned a ton! A few suggestions do come to mind. I would like to see more opportunities for practicing the concepts available within the lessons platform. I think more practice before starting each project would help one understand and apply the concepts even more clearly. Also more mandatory collaboration with other students would be beneficial especially for those introverts like me who feel more in their comfort zone working alone. Perhaps weekly or bi-monthly get-togethers would help to encourage collaboration. At this point, I am looking forward to the career acceleration portion of the program so that I can put what I have learned to use and continue developing my skills. I would definitely take another course from Practicum!

I decided to start learning software engineering because I wanted to pursue a career in technology. I was always interested in programming, but never had the opportunity to learn it properly. After doing some research, I realized that software engineering... Read More is a rapidly growing field with a lot of potential. I wanted to be part of this exciting industry and make a difference in the world through technology. I chose Practicum for my software engineering journey because it offered a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. The platform was easy to use, and the course structure was well-organized. I could easily track my progress and review the materials at any time. I spent about 15-20 hours per week on studying, but the program was flexible, so I could adjust my schedule based on my availability. One of the features of Practicum that I liked the most was the learning team. It was great to have a group of peers who were also learning software engineering. We could collaborate on projects, discuss difficult concepts, and motivate each other to keep going. The Slack community was also a fantastic resource. I could ask questions and receive help from mentors and other students. The projects were also a highlight of the Practicum program. They were challenging but manageable, and I learned a lot from them. The feedback from mentors was invaluable, and I could see my progress throughout the program. The workshops were also helpful. They covered various topics that were relevant to software engineering, and I could apply the knowledge I gained from them to my projects. Practicum helped me in my coding journey by providing me with a solid foundation in software engineering. I learned the fundamentals of programming, data structures, algorithms, and web development. I also gained practical experience by working on real-world projects. I feel confident in my abilities as a software engineer and excited to pursue a career in this field. For those who are just beginning their coding journey, my advice would be to start small and be patient. Learning to code can be challenging, but it's also rewarding. Find a learning platform that suits your learning style and stick with it. Be consistent with your studying and practice regularly. Don't be afraid to ask questions and seek help when you need it. Join a community of like-minded individuals who can support you on your journey. Finally, remember that software engineering is a continuous learning process, so never stop learning and growing.

I decided to get back into my studies in computer science after changing my career path earlier on in my life. Practicum has an industry employment guarantee which was the selling point for me. Basically they are very confident in their course. After... Read More doing this bootcamp for about 4-5 months now I can say that it is well worth the investment and I am finding it much more valuable than my university studies previously (which I stopped because they progressed too slow for me to keep interest). The practicum syllabus is fast-paced and very comprehensive. If you need any more detail in help the tutors are actually responsive and host all sorts of group learning and virtual classrooms. The online service itself is good and most of the learning is done browser with very little need for additional programs until later on. I have really enjoyed learning all the information I have so far and can genuinely see how easy it will be for me to become industry standard and be hired by the end of this bootcamp.

I researched several different boot camps and spoke with a couple of admissions teams. It was a big investment for me and I wanted to ensure I would have success in pursuing a new career. Looking at the Practicum curriculum, there was an overlap of skills... Read More taught and skills listed in job openings. Another important feature is the flexible schedule. Some of the other boot camps require class time or in-person training which would be difficult with my work and family schedule. Practicum has an online learning platform that is straightforward and easy to use. I like that it is flexible, there are deadlines but you can ask for an extension or break if you fall behind. The online learning team is very responsive and works to answer any questions I or other students ask. They also have a review team that helps you improve your code for each section, which I find very helpful. They also have workshops and tutoring sessions throughout the week for questions. I usually have a hard time signing into them live, but the workshops are recorded and have been very helpful. Each section has a project you complete for added practice and serves as a showcase of your skills. I haven't reached this part yet but they have comprehensive career support to ensure students reach their goals.

I chose to start with Practicum because of their flexibility with their work-school balance. Not everyone is fortunate enough to quit their job and take the leap of a bootcamp. Practicum helped meet in the middle for and reaching my goals. I decided to... Read More start learning Software Engineering because I felt like it is a robust career with many avenues than initially perceived from the outside. Practicum really helps me through the steps of learning a brand-new industry because they have plenty of resources (slack community, youtube tutorials/explanations, projects). The material is learn the subject, implement it directly to a project, and post it directly to your GitHub. From day one you begin building a portfolio. The tutors are immensely helpful in that they will take the time during office hours to help breakdown the issues you are having but also not give you the answer to still give you the opportunity to learn. If you are just beginning your coding journey, I think Practicum is an excellent place to start. You will feel empowered to take on this daunting journey of changing careers.

I am currently a contract cable technician, before this job is the networking technician. As a technician, I have done the same things every days. Until one day, I feel like the jobs that I working on are not challenging me anymore, I can't really learn... Read More and grow in this field anymore. So, I decided to find out the new technologies and field that would challenge me, and of course I would like to catch up the technologies. Finally, I found that they are many online bootcamps and program out there. I done a lot of researches about the reviews, description about each program in each bootcamp. So, I decided to ran into Software Engineer Program at Practicum, because I feel like Practicum would be a fit and suitable for me schedule and funds. I spend around 4 hours on work days, and 7-10 hours in the weekend. Practicum's features that I like most of all are the projects and Slack community. The projects are very challenge and fun to do. The Slack community is very cool, when I have questions or stuck in any problems about my code or learning process, the Slack community Manager, tutor and even students are alway help me solve those problems that I might have.

I’m able to learn and use skills that will help me in my future career as a Software Engineer. I’m able to join extra projects such as Code Pudding and Real-Life projects with potential employers to show my skills and collaborate with colleagues. I have... Read More a great community of students, tutors, and community managers that are available for help almost all times of the day. It’s risk free and provided a promo code to receive a percentage off through a friend with their referral program!

The curriculum is great, informative, and I appreciate that it switches from lesson to practice then finally a final project to put what you learned recently to the test. The community is very active they utilize slack in order to connect and engage you... Read More with other students, tutors, and leaders. They're always a quick response from the tutors, they help you understand what works and why. Project Briefs are clear to understand and broken down into manageable portions. I'm having a great time so far and can tell the rest will go well!