Codeup

I chose to attend Codeup to learn how to code and practice Data Science rather than attending graduate school after I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in 2019. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made! 

I learned a TON of things specifically relevant to data science and coding, and most importantly I was able to put them into immediate practice while in the classroom. The teacher's have developed an excellent curriculum that exposes students to a variety of statistical and practical issues that may come up in their future careers, and they are experienced enough to guide students in more complex issues as well. During class, we had practice interpreting and presenting our research, and we got to work together with our classmates which was a major help for me. The resources that I now have available to me as a graduate of Codeup are huge! Not only do I have access to all of the curriculum if I need to refresh my memory, there is also a large volume of advanced concepts that we didn't get to during our time in class available to me if I need it. 

The placement team at Codeup was immensely helpful to me in my job search. During class we were given guidance on how to improve our professional image and resume, and we were also given a bunch of feedback on our interview skills. After graduation, the placement team worked tirelessly to give us contacts and leads on new jobs. The job I ended up getting was exactly what I wanted, and I don't think I would have had a chance if Codeup hadn't had the connections they do with my employer. All of my classmates now are working in the data science industry, and a few of us have already been promoted! I am thoroughly impressed by how well the placement team performed in getting us all hired. 

Now that I have graduated, the friendships I made in Codeup are very important to me. Because I moved to San Antonio during the pandemic, most of the friends I have now are from my class. I am incredibly grateful for the chance I had to attend Codeup, and I feel the benefits of the decision to attend every single day! I highly recommend Codeup to anyone considering attending a bootcamp in the future, or even grad school if your goal is to get a career in Data Science.

I was fortunate enough to be a part of the first cohort in Dallas and I can't say enough great things about my experience! From the day I walked in and met Christian to the time I got my offer letter he worked incredibly hard to make sure we had what we needed to succeed. Our instructors, Fernando and Douglas were so patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and offered just enough support to guide us through  hurdles but gave us the necessary room we needed to grow and be accountable for our own learning! I cannot leave out another gem, Dimitri, who was armed and ready to step in to remind you why you started the minute any self doubt created possible roadblocks along the road to success! Kenneth came along in the latter part of our bootcamp experience, and this guy is a total rockstar! Codeup was faced with moving us to a remote setting 3 weeks into class due to COVID. They were so compassionate with making sure we had adequate breaks to practice self care while learning at home. I don't know how they did it, but they did everything in their power to make sure it all went as planned and unhitched! The process is what you make of it and if you truly want it and are willing to put the work in to succeed, there is no doubt that Codeup is THE place to go if you are considering software development as a career!

I attended this bootcamp instead of returnig to university to finish a second degree in computer science and really regretted the desciion. I paid 18k and honestly recieved the worst education. Like somone else said they are nice people but they did a horeendous job. I would say everyone left the bootcamp scammed and ridicuously unprepared for the field. I worked hard and decided to teach myself everything from the ground up using free sources throughout the internet and man did I learn more doing that than my entire 4 months at codeup. They are just trying to make money off people trying to make a career change. Also I can see somone else in the reviews shared the same experience. Most of the time the instructors just told you to figure it out on your own and refesued to actually teach. Also I can't beleive they now charge students $27,500.00 for their program.

My advice: JUST GOT TO BACK TO UNIVERSITY OR TEACH YOURSELF via YOUTUBE AND OTHER FREE SOURCES

Final note: I think Codeup should be investigated because they are definiely lying about the numbers they report.  They also fight anyone that tries to express their doscontent with the program and buries their attemps to do so.

Reviewer Context:

Demographics: I am a female between 18-30 years old. I was hired about a month before Codeup even ended as an associate data engineer. It's been a year since then, and I am still with the same company.

Experience before Codeup: I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I did a year of Comp Sci classes at university before I dropped out to go to Codeup. Before Codeup I was an Assistant Manager at a major clothing brand. 

Cost: I only had to pay the deposit of ~$1000-$1500. The rest was covered by a city grant and a 'women in tech' scholarship. 

 

Overall Experience:

Life-changing. I can confidently say that Codeup did more for me than years of the university did. I was reluctant at first until I looked up their job placement statistics. 87%! Numbers don't lie. It is a risk for sure, but the incredible payoff is worth it. I would not be at my current job if not for Codeup. 

Instructors:

You're taught by several different instructors throughout the course. It's nice because if you don't vibe with one instructor, it won't be forever. 

It's not for you if you expect the instructors to give you all the answers. You wouldn't expect your manager to give you all the answers! 

 

Curriculum:

The curriculum is something that anyone can learn on their own. The difference is that Codeup provides structure and context. The level of difficulty depends on your prior experience. It is quite intense, with a fast learning pace. With dedication, anyone can do it. There are student-led study sessions and instructor-provided tutoring. Codeup is very good at teaching you the most important aspects of a language or technology and leaving the rest up to you. They give you a great learning foundation and you learn HOW to learn. As a developer, you never stop learning, so this is a great skill to have!

 

Job Assistance: 

The job assistance is extensive and extremely helpful. This is the best part of Codeup in my opinion. There is job placement staff that assist you throughout the process. Your resume is viewed and critiqued several times. You will have mock interviews. You will design your own personal website. Your LinkedIn will be critiqued.

I had a great experience with Codeup and shortly after graduating, I had a job offer.  I think the staff really cares about making their students happy and are always trying find new ways to make the program better.  

I would say that the program is what you make of it.  If you go in with a serious mindset and code on the weekends and the evenings, you'll get a lot out of it.  I can't say the same for some of the my fellow classmates - a few of them just did enough to get by.  

Also, I must also mention that I already have a degree and a background in technology so I looked at Codeup as a way to add to my skillset.  It's a great program but won't replace a degree.  Overall, I had a really great experience and learned a lot.  I'd recommend it to anyone looking to make some changes in their career.  

Unfortunately I don't recommend program to anyone. I had high hopes going in but finished disappointed. Curriculum and class time very disorganized. Most of the time they asked you to figure it out on your own. They don't know how to teach and the assignments don't build on each other. You leave class with a weak foundation and a bare bones portfolio. I've learned more from videos on the internet than at Codeup. Also they pay students for reviews. So watch out. They are closer to a technology frat than an educational institution, since they are better at networking and parties than teaching. All the instructors and staff are wonderful people so no hard feelings. I just think skeptical people should know the truth.  It was the only bootcamp in town up until this year so take a look at the other options.