Ubiqum Code Academy

I am attending the MERN full stack course at Ubiqum. So far the experience has been great. Ubiqum focuses on 'Learn by doing' which makes you start coding right on Day 1. The program is also heavily based on Agile methodology, so you are exposed to the software development process. If you are thinking about learning to program in a short time, Ubiqum is a great place to start. However, you have to be mentally prepared for the challenge as it is really fast-paced learning. Even though it is not necessary to know coding before you start, I feel that it will help a lot if you spend sometime learning some basics of Javascript before taking the course. Also, I would say that the mentors and staff have been wonderful and they provide plenty of support as you go through this tough journey.

My "people-skills" career had been pissing me off for years because I was longing for doing *things*, rather than entertaining endless email conversations. It got to the point where I was dreading opening my emails and basically became incapable of doing my job. So if you're like me and you'd prefer a*tistically working on building/creating a single thing, rather than emailing, tweeting and multitasking all over the place -- then you should really try programming.

As you can tell, I'm really happy with my choice to enroll at Ubiqum. I had tried learning to code (lol, #learntocode) on my own a year before joining Ubiqum, but I didn't feel I was progressing and I had too many open questions, so I gave it up.

I can't really compare Ubiqum to other bootcamps, because I haven't been...

High level. Good stuff and good mentors. Learn by doing methodology that works.

Ubiqum was a great place to come to learn to code! 👍 They have a learning by doing mindset and they focus on teaching you how to think like a developer! Along with that, the mentors are always looking to help you grow and the entire Ubiqum gang is a great group of people to be around! 😊

I have just finished the bootcamp at ubiqum and I couldn't feel happier about it.

The bootcamp was great in many ways - I have learned and grown a lot (professionally and personally) over the past 5 months.
It is a very intensive and complete program. I had lots of fun and went through though/stressful moments.

I would highlight 2 points of my experience:

1) Mentorship was topnotch - The mentors team was very balanced in expertise but also in soft skills. They were available when I needed them and, more importantly, they never told me how to do anything. Every time I was stuck with something, I would book a calendly / 15-min meeting with one of them and they would guide me through the problem and would help me find a way out. But they never did anything for me.

2) Progr...

I took the Full Stack Java Development course last year, and now after having started working I decided to write a review.
I have found the job through the school and indeed they are working a lot on it, so I would say this is one of their strong qualities.
I have to say though that this course is definitely not a full stack course. In its five months duration the three first months you do projects using Javascript (not ES6) and the last two you start with Java.
There is no way you can learn Java in two months! On top of that we never worked with a database!
I started from zero, like most of the people, and I actually learned a lot I just couldn't have a clear opinion about the adequacy of the material.
If I could advise my -one year ago- self I would take half of the course, ju...

Studying in Ubiqum has been the best decision I've ever made. Without having previous knowledge, in two months that I've been studying I've learned much more than I imagined.
The "learn by doing" method is very effective, allows you to learn very quickly in a short time (with motivation and many hours of work). Do not expect conventional classes where the teacher exposes the theory. Ubiqum recreates a work environment and prepares you to work as in a real company.
Mentors are always willing to help, but above all they are here to guide you and teach you how to search information, understand it and be self-sufficient when solving problems.
Finally, it is worth mentioning the diversity of profiles (we all come from different professions and countries) and the good atmosphere. Ubiqum...

I'd recommend Ubiqum for their methodology and all the help I received from the mentors, the career placement team, and well, everyone on the team. I was working as a chef but it wasn't what I wanted to do so I decided to change my career path and learn to code. Thanks to Ubiqum I've managed to do just that and have landed a job as a full stack Java developer!

After being in the Sales and Management field for 8 years, the feeling of "career paralysis" finally struck me. Uninspired and unfulfilled by work, I realised I wanted something more intellectually stimulating - a challenge! Well, doesn't a coding BOOTCAMP just sound so testing, intense and invigorating? That's why I chose Ubiqum (also because Barcelona has great tapas).

Most coding bootcamps teach you how to code (yes, that sounds about right..), BUT Ubiqum teaches you how to code to build products that work (MVPs), from day one. Ubiqum is not your traditional educational institution, it simulates a real-life working environment where you operate as a junior developer; understanding client requirements and meeting project deliverables on time.

Be warned: some days you sit for h...

I would repeat this experience another hundred times! The environment, mentors, people, and the content of this course are really effective and will have an extremely positive impact on your career. It’s helped me get on the career path I wanted in just 5 months!

As the title says, 2nd week into the program and I can already say that this Bootcamp is great. As I just started the program I can't, in all honesty, tell you about experience and details about the whole curriculum, but what I can tell you is about the approach and the atmosphere of Ubiqum and also about the people who works here.
First of all, the approach is wildly different from other education system. Here you start jumping into the task and, you just do it. You are provided with resources, a plan, modeled after real product and services, to follow and you own wits and patience to solve the problems and deliver the product in time. You need help? There are mentors that will guide you and help you, you can also ask and discuss with your other fellows "classmates". This working met...

Studying in Ubiqum has been the best decision I've ever made. Without having previous knowledge, in two months that I've been studying I've learned much more than I imagined.
The "learn by doing" method is very effective, allows you to learn very quickly in a short time (with motivation and many hours of work). Do not expect conventional classes where the teacher exposes the theory. Ubiqum recreates a work environment and prepares you to work as in a real company.
Mentors are always willing to help, but above all they are here to guide you and teach you how to search information, understand it and be self-sufficient when solving problems.
Finally, it is worth mentioning the diversity of profiles (we all come from different professions and countries) and the good atmosphere. Ubiqum is...

Ubiqum has been one of the best learning experiences of my life. I'm really happy with my decision to start my coding career here.
This 'learn by doing' method in full stack development course can be challenging, but definitely very much effective way to improve your coding skill if you are fully ready to dedicate a few months to this course.
As being music teacher for a long time, I had much doubt if I could work as a web developer since my major was totally different than this field.
But you don't need any previous knowledge to follow this course. I came with no knowledge about web development(except taking a short course of html/css) and am able to do and finish all the project.

The mentors are very supportive and the atmosphere is very free. Most of people do well with l...

From the first day, this is a non-stop challenge. You are working on real projects since the beginning and ups and downs are constant every day. The point is that, every time you look behind, you realize how much you've learnt, so your motivation remains high and this leads you to keep doing your best on each project you are asked to carry on.

Leaving my career trajectory to start from scratch was not an easy decision. In fact, there were a few years between the first time I got interested in Data Science & Programming and went I took the decision to go on an intensive Bootcamp. Even thought I am only 2 months in, I am already more than happy with my decision.

But deciding to change career was only part of the decision. Next, I needed to find which course and which organization suited me best. I won't go into detail about the personal reasons which affected my decision (Why I chose a data analyst or why in Barcelona), but I will give you a few insight on what makes Ubiqum Code Academy great:

- The practical way of learning: Ubiqum don't just teach you how to become a data analyst, they teach you how to teach yourself, ...

I would like to recommend studying at Ubiqum code academy to everyone thinking of starting programming:
I love the entire Ubiqum team. It’s a really great place to learn because it’s not like going to school or work. It’s made up of friendly, nice, amazing people! The other students are also really interesting as they come from all around the world. Now that Ubiqum is installed at WeWork, I’d also recommend it for the amazing location and the networking opportunities this brings. The overall experience is perfect!

when I was deciding which code academy to study in I did my research and looked into all the code academies in Barcelona. I talked to students and tutors and compared what they were offering. A friend of mine pointed me towards Ubiqum and when I went to visit the academy ...

Ubiqum's BootCamp is the closest you will find to real-world assignments in a company. So whether you have working experience or not it helps you to do things with a mental "blueprint" and relate everything learned to actual business needs.

Do NOT expect to be guided by the hand. Assignments have an "easy to follow" explanation and structure. Also, the basic coding knowledge on how to tackle them is given to you before starting. However, how much you learn, as in the real world, depends on you.

The method of Ubiqum is though so once you are out on your own, you can find resources on the net to create more complicated code. It gives you an excellent base in R coding, but what it especially does is teaching you how to learn further on your own.

Mentors are friendly, patient and w...

PROs:
- You will get a job in software development after completing this course. I did two months ahead of finishing it :D.
- Everyone can do it. No joke. I've seen non-technical people - people who (probably) pay for all their software and buy all their music build functioning & professional-looking mobile apps (SPAs).
- You will lose track of time working on your projects. So much so, you'll forget to eat. You will have fun AND lose weight.

CONs:
- You will also lose hair, because you will rip it out out of frustration when your code doesn't work but you're really sure everything is correct and you've already tried a couple of different approaches and it's been several hours and you still can't, for the life of you, see where the problem is.

PROs:
- The mentors are real...

The course is very hands-on and with the support of the great mentors, you can learn very fast even if you have little or no prior experience in web development or coding. I really enjoy the course and everyday I look forward to working on the projects. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to pick up technology skills in a short amount of time to attend one of Ubqium courses. But be prepared to put in the hard work and you will be rewarded!

I've been a student of Ubiqum Code Academy in Amsterdam since the middle of October 2018, learning Java and Web Development for 6 months.
I am happy to have the opportunity to write a review about the school and the education as I am 100% satisfied with the course and the teaching methodology.
This course is a project-based one where we actually "simulate" the flow of a workplace.
Although our mentors are there for us everyday to provide immediate help, the goal is to acquire a solution-focused mentality by trying to solve all coding problems by ourselves.
A very pragmatic and useful approach to become a successful developer in the long run.
I can honestly recommend this bootcamp to anyone who is considering to pursue a career within IT development.