Hi there! Coding Dojo here. Full disclosure, we are a bootcamp and we’ve been in the business for 12 years now, which puts us in a unique position to provide you with useful information regarding the coding and tech space. :)
Selecting the right coding bootcamp also boils down on what would work best for YOU. From our experience, aside from looking at the bootcamp's Curriculum (which it seems like you've looked into already!)
**Here are the 4 key things you should also be keeping an eye out for in a bootcamp...**
**1) Interactive and Focused Learning Environment:**
A bootcamp mimics a classroom environment so you can bet on having a similar engagement with instructors and fellow students in your cohort.
At the beginning of the program, you’re basically given a full overview of what the next 10-14 weeks look like, and this includes all of the course materials that will be covered by your instructor, assignments, quiz / exam schedules, projects, and more - so it’s easier to understand exactly what you’re getting out of the program (as long as you put the work in!)
**2) Accountability-check:**
People in your cohort and instructors all collectively work to help you keep your goals in check and hold you accountable for putting in the work. So if you want to be surrounded by people who are in the same headspace, this is the best learning environment to support your goals.
**3) Portfolio-building**
Bootcamps are 100% output-based and hands-on, so you are guaranteed that you’re applying theories and concepts to actually help you build a tangible portfolio. You’ll be working on several projects throughout the program, like building user interfaces, animations, mini e-Commerce websites, and a lot more.
At the end of the program, you should be walking away with a solid, tangible portfolio that showcase the technical skills and projects you’ve worked on throughout the program. These should help you during your job hunt. Not all coding bootcamps offer this, but we at Coding Dojo do this really well.
**4) Support Community:**
From fellow students in your cohort, instructors, to your dedicated Career Services Manager, one of the best things about being in a bootcamp is you get well-acquainted with a network of individuals that provide holistic support - from holding you accountable for your learning, to helping you work your way through those long-term career objectives (like employment, of course!)
**Hope this answers your question! If you’d like to know more about Coding Dojo and our programs, check out our** [**website**](https://www.codingdojo.com/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=april+2021)**.**
I’ve been watching Chris Sean on YouTube and he says Google is your best friend when learning. Most likely somebody has asked the same question and it’s easier to get it from Google than wait for someone to answer you question. And also when you’re done with the classes there won’t be an instructor there to answer your questions, that’s when Google comes to help.
I’m also just doing research myself before fully committing to something but I’m just saying what I’ve learned.
I'm a bit late but I just finished up Coding Dojo and it really depends on who your instructor is.
For some background information, I self-studied Python for a year and made a couple of cool terminal apps that trade crypto for you. Also had my app up on [StackedInvest.com](https://StackedInvest.com) before the bot program was scrapped. After not succeeding in the bot business, I thought I might as well expand my skillsets and decided to enroll in Coding Dojo.
And thats when I ended up in the part time MERN program. During the program, I had three different instructors. One for HTML/CSS/ basic Javascript, one for the full stack MERN, and one for algorithms. My HTML/CSS instructor was just okay and did a lot of the "figure it out yourself"/ did not take too well to questions. However, my MERN and algorithms instructors were super interactive, encouraged 1 on 1 meetings and stayed after classes to help students with questions, even if the questions did not pertain to the lessons that day. I learned a ton through the experience and feel a lot more confident in my job search.
It will be different for everyone and it really is what you make of it. If you just do the bare minimum and pass the course with the minimum orange belt, it won't be worth it for you. But if you go the extra mile and study extra on your time or challenge yourself during exams and projects, it will most definitely be worth the money.
They were one of my first choices when I was looking, because they are so well known and have ads everywhere, but after much research I found they weren’t as good as they say they are. That’s just from reading reviews though so idk, that was just from my research. Check LinkedIn alumni and ask them.
Ive seen a more positive review than negative. I’ve seen negative reviews on all bootcamps but I mainly heard that I have to put in a lot of work to get the most out of it. I mostly like that it’s 9-5 and a good curriculum because I need to keep working at something for a long time or else I’d forget. What did u choose?
I 100% agree, all bootcamps have bad and good reviews. Also agree about the full time I don’t think I would have learned as much as I did from my bootcamp if I didn’t do full time. I chose general assembly.
I believe it has, I mean I can build a full stack application with with full crud functionality with no problem, I didn’t learn as much backend, as I would like to have but I have been self learning a lot too. I’m still in my program have about two weeks left but I started applying to jobs about a month before my program was to end. I would recommend you do the same too. Trying to get your foot in the door as a jr developer is hard. I have put in about 80 applications, out of those 80 I have had 20 rejections 3 next steps, one phone call with a hiring manager, two phone calls with two recruiters, and the rest I haven’t heard anything.
I actually did, I’m currently working now as a front end developer. It took me 6 months almost on the dot, and around 500 applications, had lots of phone interviews, a couple second round interviews, one offer, and lots of ghostings. Tbh I’m very happy with life right now haha, I love going to work, love all of my co workers, and learning new things everyday. Best decision I made was taking a risk and going all in.
That's awesome, glad to hear happy endings from all these bootcamps! Gives me a bit more confidence to join one. I've been poking at free courses for the past year, and I think I am one of those people that needs accountability and knowing I spent a large chunk of money or else I don't feel motivated to do the work lol...sad but that is just how I am.
Thats odd. I wasn’t miss lead with the tuition cost. They told me the cost that was on their website and then offered me some scholarships that they have. The cost is more than 8k it’s about 14k
I wouldn’t pay honestly i actually found someone whose free and he does live tutorials on Tuesday Thursday’s. It’s free https://discord.gg/100devs i joins last week and my first class was this past Thursday and i learned more then what i was learning on free code camp.
That sounds good and all but the problem with me is that I need more than two days a week of classes and constant work to really learn as much as possible. If not then I’ll forget. Coding dojo is full time 9-5 m-f and offers more languages than other bootcamps that I’ve seen and you’re able to retake the work that you failed. That’s what really caught my eye
Oh goodness. I started with Coding Dojo. Worst mistake! They tout themselves as being geared toward beginners and there’s nothing true about that statement. Asking for help is like pulling teeth. If I were told once to “use my resources” I was told a thousand times. And by resources they mean to use google and YouTube and look it up yourself. If I could learn from YouTube and google I wouldn’t have needed to pay $$ in the first place! I was lucky that I was able to withdraw and after some stomping I got most of my money back. But it was a very disappointing experience. I highly recommend looking up Perpetual Education! Great people. Great curriculum. Wonderful experience!
Yes. They offer one on one assistants with other students that are further along in the course than you are. If you want an appointment time with an instructor you schedule it on a calendar, which is fine. But if you need help right then on a project it’s difficult when your instructor may not have an available time til the following week. And the other students that are helpers may not have excelled in that particular area so the help you’re getting may not be correct. So then comes the “have you used all your resources”?
So is coding dojo really that bad or was there just some minor things that you think they should fix. From what I see on their website, I really like the curriculum because they teach a lot of languages and because it’s 9-5 and I need constant work or else I’ll forget the information. Do you think I could do fine also putting in a lot of work after class is over?
Do you have any experience or are you a complete newby? If you have any prior knowledge then maybe you’d like it and succeed. If you are just starting out then please find a different course. Of course I can’t speak for you, but going from my experience I just can’t recommend it. It’s more than just a few things that need to be tweaked.
We didn't get one on one help, they tell you to ask the people in the cohort that started a month before you did. Unfortunately those students were in the same boat and didn't have time to help us. I spent 15 hours a day working on stuff and still that was not enough time and I have prior exp in coding, it had been many years so I was trying to use a bootcamp to get back into the tech field. Just teach yourself from Youtube, freecode camp and Udemy and you will be in better shape then going to CD. If you have no exp you will probably not make it, I saw so many newbies leave because it was just to much for them and the instructors who were all previous students were absolutely no help. Don't let them tell you 12 week to 6 figures, perhaps one student gets that out of 100's. I know my cohort only 2 had jobs over a year later.
I agree with everything you said, I also attended CD and it was the worst mistake in my life. I actually had to refer to a course I bought on Udemy to answer one of my python questions. The instructor said "go figure it out yourself" which was their favorite thing to say. I believe they have deceiving practices to admit students, marketing 12 weeks 6 figures. Nope I live in a big metro area and new coders don't make even half that.
I got an email saying the primers would be sent out January 25th. The 19 week immersive doesn’t require the pre course, just some “primers” which basically warms you up for computer science math and computer literacy. That’s why I’m so excited, the 19 week requires ZERO background knowledge on coding but still offers the same Income Share Agreement
>Perpetual Education
I appreciate this comment so much. I'm an absolute beginner (like haven't even read about the different languages yet, lol) but I am sure about entering this field and currently shopping for the best bootcamp. I will def take some free courses before hand so I don't go in a total novice, but I I want to know what school to apply to ASAP so that I don't miss application windows, etc. Any guidance you have would be greatly appreciated.
They seem to be interested in getting students but not answer questions when I ask them about some comments made about them on reddit.
I found a few negative comments about CodingDojo and asked one of the representatives of CodingDojo about those comments and she just ghosted me.
Then she sends me another generic email and I asked again and she ghosted me again.
I was perfectly willing to join if she would explain away those negative comments but I guess they don't want to spent that much energy to get students.
Hi there! Coding Dojo here. Full disclosure, we are a bootcamp and we’ve been in the business for 12 years now, which puts us in a unique position to provide you with useful information regarding the coding and tech space. :) Selecting the right coding bootcamp also boils down on what would work best for YOU. From our experience, aside from looking at the bootcamp's Curriculum (which it seems like you've looked into already!) **Here are the 4 key things you should also be keeping an eye out for in a bootcamp...** **1) Interactive and Focused Learning Environment:** A bootcamp mimics a classroom environment so you can bet on having a similar engagement with instructors and fellow students in your cohort. At the beginning of the program, you’re basically given a full overview of what the next 10-14 weeks look like, and this includes all of the course materials that will be covered by your instructor, assignments, quiz / exam schedules, projects, and more - so it’s easier to understand exactly what you’re getting out of the program (as long as you put the work in!) **2) Accountability-check:** People in your cohort and instructors all collectively work to help you keep your goals in check and hold you accountable for putting in the work. So if you want to be surrounded by people who are in the same headspace, this is the best learning environment to support your goals. **3) Portfolio-building** Bootcamps are 100% output-based and hands-on, so you are guaranteed that you’re applying theories and concepts to actually help you build a tangible portfolio. You’ll be working on several projects throughout the program, like building user interfaces, animations, mini e-Commerce websites, and a lot more. At the end of the program, you should be walking away with a solid, tangible portfolio that showcase the technical skills and projects you’ve worked on throughout the program. These should help you during your job hunt. Not all coding bootcamps offer this, but we at Coding Dojo do this really well. **4) Support Community:** From fellow students in your cohort, instructors, to your dedicated Career Services Manager, one of the best things about being in a bootcamp is you get well-acquainted with a network of individuals that provide holistic support - from holding you accountable for your learning, to helping you work your way through those long-term career objectives (like employment, of course!) **Hope this answers your question! If you’d like to know more about Coding Dojo and our programs, check out our** [**website**](https://www.codingdojo.com/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=april+2021)**.**
Why do your instructors tell students to figure it out themselves?
I’ve been watching Chris Sean on YouTube and he says Google is your best friend when learning. Most likely somebody has asked the same question and it’s easier to get it from Google than wait for someone to answer you question. And also when you’re done with the classes there won’t be an instructor there to answer your questions, that’s when Google comes to help. I’m also just doing research myself before fully committing to something but I’m just saying what I’ve learned.
I'm a bit late but I just finished up Coding Dojo and it really depends on who your instructor is. For some background information, I self-studied Python for a year and made a couple of cool terminal apps that trade crypto for you. Also had my app up on [StackedInvest.com](https://StackedInvest.com) before the bot program was scrapped. After not succeeding in the bot business, I thought I might as well expand my skillsets and decided to enroll in Coding Dojo. And thats when I ended up in the part time MERN program. During the program, I had three different instructors. One for HTML/CSS/ basic Javascript, one for the full stack MERN, and one for algorithms. My HTML/CSS instructor was just okay and did a lot of the "figure it out yourself"/ did not take too well to questions. However, my MERN and algorithms instructors were super interactive, encouraged 1 on 1 meetings and stayed after classes to help students with questions, even if the questions did not pertain to the lessons that day. I learned a ton through the experience and feel a lot more confident in my job search. It will be different for everyone and it really is what you make of it. If you just do the bare minimum and pass the course with the minimum orange belt, it won't be worth it for you. But if you go the extra mile and study extra on your time or challenge yourself during exams and projects, it will most definitely be worth the money.
They were one of my first choices when I was looking, because they are so well known and have ads everywhere, but after much research I found they weren’t as good as they say they are. That’s just from reading reviews though so idk, that was just from my research. Check LinkedIn alumni and ask them.
Ive seen a more positive review than negative. I’ve seen negative reviews on all bootcamps but I mainly heard that I have to put in a lot of work to get the most out of it. I mostly like that it’s 9-5 and a good curriculum because I need to keep working at something for a long time or else I’d forget. What did u choose?
I 100% agree, all bootcamps have bad and good reviews. Also agree about the full time I don’t think I would have learned as much as I did from my bootcamp if I didn’t do full time. I chose general assembly.
Would u say the Boot Camp was worth it? Has it helped you get enough knowledge to start working?
I believe it has, I mean I can build a full stack application with with full crud functionality with no problem, I didn’t learn as much backend, as I would like to have but I have been self learning a lot too. I’m still in my program have about two weeks left but I started applying to jobs about a month before my program was to end. I would recommend you do the same too. Trying to get your foot in the door as a jr developer is hard. I have put in about 80 applications, out of those 80 I have had 20 rejections 3 next steps, one phone call with a hiring manager, two phone calls with two recruiters, and the rest I haven’t heard anything.
I plan on getting an internship under my belt before I start applying for jr dev positions. U think that would help more?
Probably, I have seen it a couple times where companies post in the description that internships are a plus.
any updates? Curious if you were able to find a job after the 6 month period.
I actually did, I’m currently working now as a front end developer. It took me 6 months almost on the dot, and around 500 applications, had lots of phone interviews, a couple second round interviews, one offer, and lots of ghostings. Tbh I’m very happy with life right now haha, I love going to work, love all of my co workers, and learning new things everyday. Best decision I made was taking a risk and going all in.
That's awesome, glad to hear happy endings from all these bootcamps! Gives me a bit more confidence to join one. I've been poking at free courses for the past year, and I think I am one of those people that needs accountability and knowing I spent a large chunk of money or else I don't feel motivated to do the work lol...sad but that is just how I am.
Don’t do it they called me yesterday saying that the tuition is 8k for 16 week and any extra class it’s 12k.
Thats odd. I wasn’t miss lead with the tuition cost. They told me the cost that was on their website and then offered me some scholarships that they have. The cost is more than 8k it’s about 14k
I wouldn’t pay honestly i actually found someone whose free and he does live tutorials on Tuesday Thursday’s. It’s free https://discord.gg/100devs i joins last week and my first class was this past Thursday and i learned more then what i was learning on free code camp.
That sounds good and all but the problem with me is that I need more than two days a week of classes and constant work to really learn as much as possible. If not then I’ll forget. Coding dojo is full time 9-5 m-f and offers more languages than other bootcamps that I’ve seen and you’re able to retake the work that you failed. That’s what really caught my eye
Try Jax code camp way cheaper everyday 10-2 m-f i was going to do them if i couldn’t find nobody free
Try DevMountain.
Oh goodness. I started with Coding Dojo. Worst mistake! They tout themselves as being geared toward beginners and there’s nothing true about that statement. Asking for help is like pulling teeth. If I were told once to “use my resources” I was told a thousand times. And by resources they mean to use google and YouTube and look it up yourself. If I could learn from YouTube and google I wouldn’t have needed to pay $$ in the first place! I was lucky that I was able to withdraw and after some stomping I got most of my money back. But it was a very disappointing experience. I highly recommend looking up Perpetual Education! Great people. Great curriculum. Wonderful experience!
Don’t they offer 1on1 help with online tutors or something like that and then aren’t there office hours with the teacher?
Yes. They offer one on one assistants with other students that are further along in the course than you are. If you want an appointment time with an instructor you schedule it on a calendar, which is fine. But if you need help right then on a project it’s difficult when your instructor may not have an available time til the following week. And the other students that are helpers may not have excelled in that particular area so the help you’re getting may not be correct. So then comes the “have you used all your resources”?
So is coding dojo really that bad or was there just some minor things that you think they should fix. From what I see on their website, I really like the curriculum because they teach a lot of languages and because it’s 9-5 and I need constant work or else I’ll forget the information. Do you think I could do fine also putting in a lot of work after class is over?
Do you have any experience or are you a complete newby? If you have any prior knowledge then maybe you’d like it and succeed. If you are just starting out then please find a different course. Of course I can’t speak for you, but going from my experience I just can’t recommend it. It’s more than just a few things that need to be tweaked.
We didn't get one on one help, they tell you to ask the people in the cohort that started a month before you did. Unfortunately those students were in the same boat and didn't have time to help us. I spent 15 hours a day working on stuff and still that was not enough time and I have prior exp in coding, it had been many years so I was trying to use a bootcamp to get back into the tech field. Just teach yourself from Youtube, freecode camp and Udemy and you will be in better shape then going to CD. If you have no exp you will probably not make it, I saw so many newbies leave because it was just to much for them and the instructors who were all previous students were absolutely no help. Don't let them tell you 12 week to 6 figures, perhaps one student gets that out of 100's. I know my cohort only 2 had jobs over a year later.
I agree with everything you said, I also attended CD and it was the worst mistake in my life. I actually had to refer to a course I bought on Udemy to answer one of my python questions. The instructor said "go figure it out yourself" which was their favorite thing to say. I believe they have deceiving practices to admit students, marketing 12 weeks 6 figures. Nope I live in a big metro area and new coders don't make even half that.
>Follow Any advice on how you were able to successfully obtain a refund?
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You going through precourse right now? Wondering what your thoughts are so far
I got an email saying the primers would be sent out January 25th. The 19 week immersive doesn’t require the pre course, just some “primers” which basically warms you up for computer science math and computer literacy. That’s why I’m so excited, the 19 week requires ZERO background knowledge on coding but still offers the same Income Share Agreement
Didn’t even know about that — awesome. Good luck!
you said you and ur cousin are brea ca yet ca doesnt do income share agreement
He’s from brea and did the program like 4 years ago, I’m in Nevada.
How is it going so far?
Nice post you had
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>Perpetual Education I appreciate this comment so much. I'm an absolute beginner (like haven't even read about the different languages yet, lol) but I am sure about entering this field and currently shopping for the best bootcamp. I will def take some free courses before hand so I don't go in a total novice, but I I want to know what school to apply to ASAP so that I don't miss application windows, etc. Any guidance you have would be greatly appreciated.
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They seem to be interested in getting students but not answer questions when I ask them about some comments made about them on reddit. I found a few negative comments about CodingDojo and asked one of the representatives of CodingDojo about those comments and she just ghosted me. Then she sends me another generic email and I asked again and she ghosted me again. I was perfectly willing to join if she would explain away those negative comments but I guess they don't want to spent that much energy to get students.