Altcademy
Altcademy (formerly Hack Pacific) is an education institute offering intensive online programming courses. Courses cover back and front end technologies including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, React, React Native and Ruby on Rails. The school was founded to meet the huge demand for programmers in the Asia startup community. It is aimed at beginners with no experience, and has a selection of online courses that help students become software developers. Students can choose between an Immersive Path that includes all curriculum materials, online chat, and a Q&A database, or a Personalized Career Path, that includes additional 1-1 mentorship, career guidance, interview prep, and more.
The program has no pre-requisites and is designed for beginners to learn from scratch. Students can enroll and start the course at any time.
Career Path students receive resume guidance, networking tips, and technical interview preparation. Altcademy works with partners in Silicon Valley to keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends. The quality of graduates is the only measure of success. Altcademy aims to go the extra mile to ensure students get the best out of their programs.
126 Altcademy Reviews
Beth MadisonGraduate • Coding 101 • OnlineNov 30, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AGreat place to start
The Coding 101 course is a great place to start learning about the basics of coding. They use easy to understand examples to explain common coding concepts. There are also hands on exercises that turn out to be challenging but fun. Anyone thinking of learning how to code should start with this course.- GabrielStudent • Full-stack Web Development • OnlineNov 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good as part of a larger syllabus
I am using this program as part of my wider syllabus to learn web development. Altcademy's course is the only component that is paid. The rest of my syllabus consists of free materials and courses you can find online.
The reason I decided to include a paid program like Altcademy is because I want to have a dedicated mentor that can help me. Altcademy's mentor support provides this at a reasonable price.
The program itself is pretty good. The curriculum is well thought out a...I am using this program as part of my wider syllabus to learn web development. Altcademy's course is the only component that is paid. The rest of my syllabus consists of free materials and courses you can find online.
The reason I decided to include a paid program like Altcademy is because I want to have a dedicated mentor that can help me. Altcademy's mentor support provides this at a reasonable price.
The program itself is pretty good. The curriculum is well thought out and builds up logically. However as with most paid programs, it is not able to cover all the details. And that is why I am using other resources to drill down more.
If you have no experience with programming at all, this is a good program to get you started on the right foot. - Zakiyia JApr 27, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Coding 101 Course
This course really hepled me in pursuing coding further and plan to get my degree in Computer Science. - Glen WongStudent • Full-stack Web Development • OnlineMar 11, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fullstack program
This is my 4th month into the full-stack program and I am currently at the end of the dynamic web development course which teaches you how to build interactive front-ends with HTML and JavaScript. I have to build a simple game to complete this course.
The program provides lots of handson experience through exercises and projects. I have built at least 10 websites by now. Some of them are following tutorials and some of them are built completely on my own according to assignment go...This is my 4th month into the full-stack program and I am currently at the end of the dynamic web development course which teaches you how to build interactive front-ends with HTML and JavaScript. I have to build a simple game to complete this course.
The program provides lots of handson experience through exercises and projects. I have built at least 10 websites by now. Some of them are following tutorials and some of them are built completely on my own according to assignment goals. I got detailed feedback on all my assignments for bugs and improvements. This is a really good learning experience and good for building up confidence. There is a mentor that you can contact for help and guidance, this is very useful and worth every penny.
I don't have much to complain about the program really. But one thing I would mention is that I found it hard to stay focused early on, since you are always learning on your own. It took me at least a good two weeks to find my rymthm. So if you are thinking of signing up, you need to make sure you can learn in solitude, and have a study plan. My advice is that you need to be able to dedicate fixed timeslots on 3 to 4 days a week for studying and build a habit. - Harry ZhengGraduate • Coding 101 • OnlineMar 06, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fun course
Coding 101 is a fun little course that teaches you the very basics of programming. You will learn about binary numbers, loops, conditions, and try to use them in a maze solving game. This has got me wanting to learn more programming. Everyone should do it, it's free! - EmilyStudent • Full-stack Web Development • OnlineFeb 14, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Good alternative if you are on a budget
The reason I chose Altcademy is because they are cheap. Cheap compared to most bootcamps.
The main concern I had before I made a decision to enrol is whether I will be learning less things due to the price difference. After some research, I realised most web development bootcamp's syllabus are very similar, the frontend is almost always the same: HTML, CSS, JS, React/Angular/Vue. The backend is either Node or Rails. And they all have some CS data structure and algorithms. So there...The reason I chose Altcademy is because they are cheap. Cheap compared to most bootcamps.
The main concern I had before I made a decision to enrol is whether I will be learning less things due to the price difference. After some research, I realised most web development bootcamp's syllabus are very similar, the frontend is almost always the same: HTML, CSS, JS, React/Angular/Vue. The backend is either Node or Rails. And they all have some CS data structure and algorithms. So there is not much difference in the topics that you will learn whether it's a 15k program or a 1k program.
As for the learning experience, I would say I am happy for what I paid for. The program is self paced, but they do give you a study schedule to help you plan. There isn't any hand holding, but there is definitely a lot of hands on experience with assignments and projects. There is a chatroom where you can discuss with other students. My mentors are experienced enough to answer most of my questions and they seem qualified based on their linkedin profile.
I think the most valuable thing this program offers is the mentorship support. Having a dedicated person who you can go to for help makes learning much easier. I can't really compare the experience with the more expensive bootcamps because I don't know what they are like. But if you are not able to shell out 10k or more, my guess is this could be a good alternative. - India CostaUI/UX • Graduate • Front-end Web Development • OnlineFeb 08, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good program
The curriculum covers most fundamental concepts in frontend web development and is enough to get you prepared for some entry level roles. Especially if you have some experience with other roles in tech. If they could add some classes on automated testing, it would make the curriculum more complete. The content is mostly text based and easy to follow, with lots of exercises and walkthroughs. Mentors were very helpful and usually responded within the same day I asked them questions. I thor...The curriculum covers most fundamental concepts in frontend web development and is enough to get you prepared for some entry level roles. Especially if you have some experience with other roles in tech. If they could add some classes on automated testing, it would make the curriculum more complete. The content is mostly text based and easy to follow, with lots of exercises and walkthroughs. Mentors were very helpful and usually responded within the same day I asked them questions. I thoroughly enjoyed the program. - Patricia DugganGraduate • Coding 101 • OnlineJan 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Take Coding 101, don't miss out!
Fantastic starter course for anyone who is interested in learning about programming. The course is divided into 5 days and covers basic concepts such as what is coding, binary numbers, programming structures, how to solve complex problems, and actual coding exercises. I had a great time solving the maze exercise and will continue to take more free coding courses because of this.
- Annie OnealGraduate • Coding 101 • OnlineJan 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Lovely intro to coding
This is a short and sweet intro to coding course and it's free. Everyday it will teach you a new concept and ask you to complete assignments. It also serves as a preview of their platform and paid programs. It was an eye opening experience for someone who has zero idea about coding. Definitely recommend.
- Charlie WongQA Engineer • Student • Full-stack Web Development • OnlineDec 30, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Exactly what a coding course should be
If you are looking for a good web development program with support, and finding a job is not your priority, then this is the right program for you. As it won't cost you an arm and a leg, but still provides an education that is robust, practical, and comparable to other popular platforms.
- Marissa BentonSoftware QA • Student • Front-end Web Development • OnlineDec 16, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Decent curriculum with good mentorship
I compared the curriculum of this program to other popular schools and this curriculum covers most of the common topics in web development. The content is easy to read and the exercises are just challenging enough to push my limits without being overwhelming.
My mentor is friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I got very indepth feedback on all my coding projects from my mentor. All in all, I am happy with the program.
- VarunDesigner • Student • Front-end Web Development • OnlineDec 11, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
For those who need guidance
I have done some programming courses on other platforms before Altcademy. But I wasn't able to learn comprehensively because there were just too many choices, and choices are bad for beginners. Altcademy's strict syllabus helped me focus on learning the right things in the right order. I would recommend this to anyone who needs guidance in learning web development.
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How much does Altcademy cost?
Altcademy costs around $2,060. On the lower end, some Altcademy courses like Back-end Web Development cost $1,190.
What courses does Altcademy teach?
Altcademy offers courses like Back-end Web Development, Coding 101, Front-end Web Development, Full-stack Web Development and 1 more.
Where does Altcademy have campuses?
Altcademy has in-person campuses in Hong Kong. Altcademy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Altcademy worth it?
Altcademy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 126 Altcademy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Altcademy on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Altcademy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 126 Altcademy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Altcademy and rate their overall experience a 4.97 out of 5.
Does Altcademy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Altcademy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read Altcademy reviews?
You can read 126 reviews of Altcademy on Course Report! Altcademy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Altcademy and rate their overall experience a 4.97 out of 5.
Is Altcademy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Altcademy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.