Code Labs Academy

Sharing my experience attending their data science bootcamp a couple of years ago.BG: I am a PhD student in biology, and I wanted to learn ML to use it in my work. I joined their part time data science bootcamp for six months. Pros: 

• Small class sizes: I attended this bootcamp with two other students. We had one lead instructor, and two TAs, so we got all the attention we needed
• Super affordable: that was the reason I chose them. The tuition was around CAD 3,500. But I also got about CAD 1,000 of discount (taking advantage of their women in tech program, and early bird registration) *and* I chose an installment plan over three years at no extra cost. The security deposits of the other bootcamps I was looking into were higher than my total tuition…
• ML intensive: Another reason why I had chosen this bootcamp over the other ones was their curriculum which goes deep into lots of ML concepts
• Great staff: everyone was very nice and the teachers were excellent 

Cons: 

• Small class sizes: if you are looking for networking opportunities/a large alumni network, this can be a problem. Not sure what their class sizes/alumni network look like nowadays, but that’s something to keep in mind
• No guaranteed job outcome: this was not a problem for me, since I was only looking to learn ML techniques to use for my thesis. When I was researching other bootcamps, I saw that some of them offered to refund your tuition if you didn’t get a job within a few months
• Time zones: their classes/staff are in the German time zone, so six hours ahead of me. This was not an issue for the part time program that I took, but I can imagine it would be very hard to do it full time (their classes were live. Office hours were flexible)
• Very intense program: they told me I would need to spend something like 15 hours a week between the lectures and homework (iirc). I ended up spending more like double that amount of time. At the end of the day, it was worth it because I learned a lot of very valuable concepts, but this is a big time commitment

I already knew about CLA through posts on LinkedIn and reading user reviews. When I saw the bootcamp curriculum, I thought it would be essential for my career advancement. I like the exercises we do together and the examples that are presented. The admission process was very quick and I received all the necessary information. The relationship with the CLA Teaching staff is very friendly and I feel very welcomed. I am treated with all the respect and everything I need, from information to support materials, is provided. CLA’s Career Services Center has been attentive to me and has already provided me with great information about improving my resume. All the time and energy I am investing in this learning is already turning into a great gain in knowledge.

Embarking on the six-month, part-time cyber security bootcamp was an absolute game-changer for me. The fact that it was conducted live online was incredibly convenient, fitting perfectly into my schedule while providing a top-notch learning experience. The intimate class sizes fostered an engaging environment, allowing for personalized attention and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among peers.

Coming into the course without any prior coding background felt daunting, but the curriculum was well structured and, with quite a few hours of extra work (the admissions team told me to brace for 20 hours a week, but it took me more like 30), I was able to follow along the complex concepts. What truly set this bootcamp apart was the emphasis on hands-on experience: the practical applications were invaluable, allowing me to immerse myself in the field and gain real-world skills.

Financially, this was an absolute win as well. Affordability was a significant factor for me, and this bootcamp offered the most competitive pricing I found. With manageable monthly instalments of £50, the total cost of £3,400 feels like a steal considering the quality of education and the doors it has opened for me in the domain.

It was one of the best experiences I've had in my life, taking the Code Labs Academy web development course was very amazing, starting from the fundamentals of networking to implementing a complete website in only 6 months as part time, we had a lot of practice assisted by  such competent instructors where I learned a lot from them and their tips which woulnd't be find easily on the web. This course will be interesting for you, whether you want to begin your journey in web development or you have already started learning on your own, in this bootcamp you will be able to enhance your skills and get a whole roadmap full of practical homework.
I highly recommend joining this bootcamp where you won't only learn web development but also get career advice and be ready for landing a job.

I really like Code Labs Academy Bootcamp’s offer and program. It’s an online boot camp with asynchronous courses that can match any student all over the world as well as me. I could study at my own speed and schedule, no matter where I was. Also, I could watch the videos whenever it suits me. All courses were organized on CLA's well-designed platform, where you can find all the courses in one place. You can access any course you want, rewatch the videos or view your homework. Adding to that is the progress bar to see your level (perfect design for learning purposes).

Moreover, I really like that for each group of four students, there is a mentor to discuss homework, projects, and progress during the TA sessions organized once a week. There also is a Discord server to ask the instructors about any issue, at any time. This structure is really important to make sure that the learning process is efficient for every student. Lastly, I appreciate the fact that it comes with a certificate at the end upon successful completion. To sum up, this boot camp is all in one, you learn and master data science and get ready for a successful career!

I had a great chance to extend my hands-on experience by learning new cybersecurity concepts and the corresponding tools that can invade different aspects of a threat easily at CLA’s Cyber Security Bootcamp.
The CLA staff kindly provided me with all information regarding the cyber security course structure and its syllabus. This information helped me to choose the CLA Cyber Security course despite the many other available bootcamps. After sending the application, CLA staff continued to guide me through the registration procedure and always were ready to clarify any doubt as well as to collaborate with any third-party entity to facilitate the registration process.  While at CLA, I met experienced and committed teachers who can simplify many complex cybersecurity concepts tailored for absolute beginner students and prepare them for industrial job positions. They easily convert the long day, intensive, and full-time bootcamp into an interesting journey across many topics in the cyber security world.
CLA prepared a comprehensive syllabus that covers all fundamental concepts up to state-of-the-art red-team/blue-team techniques. 
The biggest difference between CLA and other cyber security bootcamps is the designed training path. While the traditional bootcamps try to train security analysts, CLA puts lots of effort into boosting its students' professional careers and preparing them for higher job positions like cyber security engineers or pen testers. This goal is reflected in many aspects of bootcamp such as the teaching team and the comprehensive curriculum. 
I encourage anybody interested in developing themself in cyber security to contact CLA. There, they can find enthusiastic people who can help them find the optimal path toward their goals.
I am delighted with my decision and the time I spent in CLA bootcamp.