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July 16, 2016
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Lambda School
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Learn coding from a Silicon Valley tech academy through remote classes from the Lambda School. Choose between a 30-week full-time bootcamp or a 12-month part-time course. The school’s deferred tuition model allows students to attend for free, paying nothing back until they’re making at least $50,000 a year.
*Full disclosure: Lambda asked me to write this review about 2 weeks after I had accepted a job, in exchange for some Lambda swag. I'm skeptical of any company that promises to replace traditional education, because it's often framed with ... -
Ubiqum Code Academy
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Ubiqum Code Academy offers 5-month, full-time bootcamps, and one part-time data analyst course. Payment plans include 10% off if tuition is paid upfront, monthly installments, and a plan that allows you to pay half of the tuition up front and the other half once you’ve been hired.
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 ... -
Metis
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Metis Data Science bootcamps are full-time, in-person, 12-week programs. They offer a $3,000 scholarship for women, members of underrepresented groups, and veterans. The program involves 2-3 hours of classroom work and 4-6 hours of project and development work per day. The current tuition rate is $16,000 per program.
I've attended a lot of highly ranked educational institutions, including elite private colleges and the most innovative university in the United States. I have a doctorate, I've worked as a professor, and I've helped design curriculum. So when I ... -
ALPHA Camp
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ALPHA Camp is a tech and startup school with presence in Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Our mission is to help talents in Asia build careers in technology. We help you develop future-ready skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and the professional network to succeed in the digital economy. We offer classes in full-stack web development,... Read More
This program provides the flexibility of an online program and the effectiveness of an in-person program. I think AlphaCamp has totally nailed it! Also, this program is designed with a multi-dimensional experience that caters to the different ... -
WeCloudData
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WeCloudData offers full and part-time Data Science courses in Toronto, Canada. Students can choose from a full-time, 12-week immersive Data Science Bootcamp, or part-time courses in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Python for Data Science, and more. WeCloudData is a leading data science training provider in Canada. Its data science,... Read More
I started this course without a formal programming or statistic/math background. I really enjoyed the top down approach used by Vinny, not only does it keep you interested when learning the libraries and syntax, it also drives you to peruse more ... -
Hackwagon Academy
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Hackwagon is an immersive coding bootcamp in Singapore. With courses in Data Science, Fullstack Web Development, and Front-end Development, Hackwagon aims to impart industry relevant skills and 21st century capabilities that are future-proof. Their Data Science curriculum is crafted by academics with at least a masters... Read More
The Hackwagon DS101 course was extremely comprehensive. Concepts were taught at a good pace and ensured a deep understanding of what we were doing. Regular labs also allowed us to practice the skills that we learnt. Bonus is that food was ... -
UCF Coding Bootcamp
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UCF Boot Camps are part-time and full-time web development and part-time data analytics courses in Sanford and Orlando, FL. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Responsive Design, Heroku, Git, User Authentication, PHP frameworks like Laravel, React.js, MySQL, MongoDB, and more. The data... Read More
I attended the UCF Boot Camp in 2016, graduating at the end of September 2016. The curriculum is challenging, but doable, as long as you keep engaged and keep chipping away at it. That's how you grow, you challenge yourself. Everyone was very ... -
Columbia Engineering Boot Camps are 24-week, part-time, web development, data analytics, and cybersecurity programs in New York City. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Database Theory, Bookshelf.js, MongoDB, MySQL, Command Line, Git,... Read More
I just got accepted to this program (2 interviews and 1 exam) and just a couple of days with them I already feel that they are providing me the support that I need while I'm transitioning to a new career. A couple of facts that I think makes a ... -
BrainStation
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Brainstation offers a range of full-time and flexible courses. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 250 instructors from innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 50,000 professionals. They have partnered with popular brands like Google, Amazon,... Read More
I took the 2-Day Design Thinking Training at the new BrainStation campus in NYC, and had a wonderful experience! The course was truly collaborative, hands-on, and comprehensive – and the intimate class size and both knowledgeable and approachable ... -
Byte Academy
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Byte Academy requires students to learn the basics of programming before enrolling in its programs. It offers part-time evening classes, as well as 40 hour per week immersives. Graduates have lifetime access to career services after the program, and several campuses offer a job guarantee.
I was a somewhat non-traditional student at Byte in that I had a fairly extensive professional background in software development (PHP web applications & iOS) and I was looking to modernize & expand my skillset rather than learn development from ... -
Level
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Level is run by Northeastern University in Boston and offers a number of part-time, full-time, and virtual courses in data science. They offer an introductory data science course for $4,495 and an intermediate course for $7,995, as well as tuition assistance.
Level provided a strong foothold in R, SQL, Tableau, and statistics. The instructors were very professional and I enjoyed the relevant speakers. I felt more confident in my skills to move into an analytically driven job after I completed the ... -
Berkeley Boot Camps
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Berkeley Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24 week, part-time courses in web development; and 24-week, part-time courses in data analytics, UX/UI, and cybersecurity in San Francisco and Berkeley. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Python, Django, Database Theory, MongoDB,... Read More
I recently (1.5 months ago) completed the 6-month variant of the UC Berkeley Bootcamp as one of the members of the very first cohort, and just this past week I excepted a job as a front-end engineer at a startup with a starting salary in the 90k ... -
UofT SCS Boot Camps
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The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Boot Camps offer 24-week, part-time web development, data analytics, and cybersecurity programs in Toronto, Canada. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Database Theory, Bookshelf.js, MongoDB, MySQL,... Read More
I took this program because I wanted to change up my life and follow my passion for tech. As we were one of the first cohorts there were some bumps early on but once we had a change in Instructors the classes were fantastic. It’s a lot of work ... -
Woz U
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WOZ U is Education. Reprogrammed. Inspired by Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, we specialize in technology and career-based programs designed to get people into the workforce quickly and affordably. Woz U is passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovators and developing the workforce of the future. Led by higher... Read More
I enrolled in the program with a very basic background in technology and I’ll admit I was hesitant to think in a matter of months I can be working in the technology field as an engineer. I recently realized my goals after completing the program I ... -
Rice University Boot Camps are 24-week, part-time, data analytics and cybersecurity programs in Houston, Texas. The data analytics curriculum includes Advanced Excel, Python, JavaScript (D3.js, Leaflet.js), HTML/CSS, API Interactions, Social Media Mining, SQL, Hadoop, Tableau, Advanced Statistics, Machine Learning, R,... Read More
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Washington University Data Analytics Boot Camp is a 24-week, part-time Data Analytics program offered in St. Louis, Missouri. The curriculum includes Advanced Excel, Python, JavaScript (D3.js, Leaflet.js), HTML/CSS, API Interactions, Social Media Mining, SQL, Hadoop, Tableau, Advanced Statistics,... Read More
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SMU Boot Camps
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Southern Methodist University (SMU) Boot Camps offers a 24 week, part-time full stack web development or data science course. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Java, Express.js, React.js, Database Theory, Bookshelf.js, MongoDB, MySQL, Command Line, Git, and more. The data science... Read More
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Tecnológico de Monterrey Boot Camps offer a 24-week, part-time web development course in Monterrey and Mexico City, Mexico, and a 24-week, part-time course in data analytics in Mexico City, Mexico. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, React.js, Node.js,... Read More
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UNC-Chapel Hill Boot Camps offer 24-week, part-time courses in web development or data analytics in Chapel Hill or Raleigh, NC. The full-stack web development curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Database Theory, MongoDB, MySQL, Git, C#, ASP.Net, and more. The... Read More
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Data Application Lab
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Data Application Lab is a fast growing educational and consulting tech firm that serves talented individuals and leading organizations. They help their trainees gain the up-to-date data science knowledge in the industry. They help their clients dig insights from massive data sets and make lasting improvements to their... Read More
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University of Richmond Boot Camps offers a 24-week, part-time web development and data analytics course offered on our Richmond campus. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Java, Node.js, Database Theory, MongoDB, Heroku, Git, and more. The data analytics curriculum includes... Read More
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Basecamp
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BaseCamp is an immersive full-time 8-week program for prospective Data Scientists. During 8 weeks you will deepen your theoretical knowledge, enhance your practical skills and become a qualified data scientist ready for your exciting data science career. We also offer Data Science online courses. Find more information on www.basecamp.ai... Read More
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University of Miami (UM) Boot Camps offer 24-week web development and data analytics courses in Miami, Florida. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Java, Database Theory, MongoDB, Heroku, Git, and more. The data analytics curriculum includes Advanced Excel, Fundamental... Read More
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UC Davis Boot Camps
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UC Davis Boot Camps are 24-week, part-time web development and data analytics courses offered in Sacramento, California. The full-stack curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, Database Theory, Bookshelf.js, MongoDB, MySQL, Command Line, Git and Java. The data analytics... Read More
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If you live in San Diego, CodingSchool.io is 100% free and always will be. The only cost is your time. At least once per week, you'll have to come in to class (physically, not online). The minimum commitment is 2 hours per week. The CodingSchool.io curriculum is designed to provide the equivalent of an undergraduate... Read More
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University of Minnesota Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24-week, part-time web development courses and 24-week, part-time, data analytics and cybersecurity courses on the St. Paul campus in Minnesota. The full-stack coding curriculum includes HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Java, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js,... Read More
