Coding DojoReviews of codingdojo.com

I think that the methodology of Coding Dojo, in the field of education of programming, is the best. The Bootcamp of the Coding Dojo is a big challenge because learning three stacks( Python, Java and MERN) in fourteen weeks, is a little time, but with the methodology and the support of the instructors, It is the perfect place to learn programming of a form intensive and a short time. Since I began with the Bootcamp, the instructor explained in detail the different technologies and the material of the platform were from the basic knowledge to advanced and it was the form most convenient for beginning programmers, like me. The Bootcamp introduces the development web( JavaScript y HTML), Python (Flask), Java(spring) and MERN(MongoDB, Express, React and Nodejs). The best part is that we have a Loreto Larrain the attendant of career service, for me, it is new, but it is necessary to find a job. Thanks to this knowledge, Alfredo and Marcelo my Instructors, I can understand and do code.

Attending Coding Dojo changed my life. I attended the August 2020 cohort, graduated the part-time camp in January 2021, and had a solid, well-paying, related job by April 2021. I was previously a senior technical writer at a great company. I intended to become a developer (and still might at some point!) upon graduation, but where I find I really thrive is as an API documentation engineer. Attending the camp gave me the base for an incredibly valuable foundation. I think what a lot of people don't realize is that there are toonnns of positions that require a solid coding knowledgebase that pay incredibly well, yet are not coined as "software developer." If I had spent more time on the algorithm exercises and really applied myself, I could have absolutely been a developer. I just really enjoy writing and helping people understand the code! As far as being prepared for the job market, top notch. The teachers are passionate and care about your success, the TA's are all very knowledgeable. One thing that sets Coding Dojo apart is that they "teach you to fish." In software development, the most critical part is that you can find your own solutions. They give just the right balance of help vs. struggle. And their career services are just superb. At the time I remember thinking that the curriculum needed some work. But, I was a technical curriculum developer at one point, so I may have been a little too hard on them, lol. Especially now working in tech for about a year, having to look stuff up from external resources is an everyday part of my job. It's well organized and methodical. Also, I'm sure it's improved vastly over the last year and half. All of this said, it's not for everyone. Note that these are just my personal opinions. For one, it's expensive. But if you have an established career, can't spend time attending 2-4 years of more college, and can afford to float yourself for six months, absolutely do it. Another caveat...you 100% cannot do it for just the money. You will find yourself incredibly frustrated. Do you enjoy problem solving? Do you see solutions to the end? Do you like learning? If so, coding (in general) might be right for you. Do your research. Know HTML, CSS and a bit of JavaScript before starting (check out freecodecamp.org. to see if it's right for you. Learning these beforehand is not necessary as they teach you, but it would reaaaallly help). Go into it knowing it'll be one of the most challenging experiences you've faced, especially for those who have family obligations, a mortgage, etc. But, if you do it, the rewards far outweigh the sacrifices. Just be cautioned that if you expect to be spoon-fed, this isn't the program for you. You're here to work and take the steps you need to YOURSELF (because that's exactly what your future employer will expect!). No one is going behind you making sure you did your homework. Do it and be successful (and do the extras because they look awesome on your GitHub profile), or don't do it and struggle to find a job; the choice is yours. If you need help, you need to be proactive in asking for code reviews, etc. They will not find a job FOR you, they will give you all the tools you need to find one yourself. I will forever be a cheerleader evangelist for Coding Dojo because my experience was incredible. You're in good hands with them if you are proactive and in it to win it.

I recently graduated from this bootcamp, as a full time student, and I would highly recommend learning from these guys if you're interested. I went in knowing little to nothing and they were so helpful in teaching me that I'm able to create web pages from scratch now. If you're thinking of a career change, like I did, I suggest you learn from them. But do keep in mind that it won't be easy, you'll still need to put in the work, but you can trust their process. You'll become a full stack developer in no time!

I was impressed with the process. I chose coding dogs based upon the consistency of the reviews, negative and positive. First, I would say that except for one instructor I was VERY impressed with the level of instruction, helpfulness, etc. Second the TAs were extremely helpful also and understanding and willing to always assist. This was important for me since I was coming from a completely different field. The things I learned here had given me an extreme confidence to go and find jobs in my area while still learning more about programming. This program takes people from 0 understandings to creating applications albeit basic, understanding how things go together differences between them and giving you experience or sometimes just a quick look at new things in JS, for example, so your not fully surprised when you see it at your job. Algorithms, React, apis, and basic programmer tools, are all included and make you competitive, I believe, at the end. One thing that really impressed me was that their learning platform is constantly updating, it changed probably 6 times in the time I was there. They keep things updated and are constantly modifying it for your good. Career services, the Career service person I use(d) is B. Sanchez and he is Great! Just a wealth of info and encouragement. I took off a 1/2 star for the Python instructor, I found that to be a big issue for me, but at the end my struggle of understanding with that instructor it allowed me to move on easier , but I still feel like the instructor wasn’t worth the money I paid. And the other 1/2 star would be from them not having the right dates of time off during the holidays. I went through it from November to early March and not many people knew, including instructors what the holiday was going to be like. In all honesty though I would really rate them 4.5 stars as the latter want that big of a deal. To end this I would definitely take other courses, and probably will, from Coding Dojo.

I took the part time online bootcamp and loved it! I did the MERN stack option and learned so much. I enjoyed the class structure and the online learning platform was a fantastic resource. They also run a Discord server that gives you access to teachers and TAs! I would totally recommend this program for new high school grads or people making a career change (like myself leaving the legal field after 10 years)!

As an alumni of Coding Dojo, I highly recommend this bootcamp for entry-level or junior experience developers. The structure of classes is laid out to fit the needs of individuals with no experience. The instructors and mentors are well knowledged and well versed in different languages. You will have the ability to learn multiple languages instead of one. Coding Dojo's instruction and values are what helped me land my job as a developer. Lessons taught made me successful in research and development.

I had a great experience attending Coding Dojo. Classes are well structured and teachers are knowledgeable. I was lucky to make some friends along the way too, and having a good community helps a lot in the journey. Some statistics about post-grad job search: graduated in late December, started applying for jobs in February. After sending about 50-70 applications I secured about 10 interviews and on 21st March I started working as a SE for a consulting company. My only complaint would be Career Services. My manager canceled all 3 of the scheduled meetings, I requested a change and got assigned a person who was leaving the company and during our call wasn't really engaged anymore. That got me a little discouraged so I didn't use that part of the service, although the content on the learning platform was very useful and helped me in the preparation of my resume. All in all great experience was absolutely worth it!

I did ALOT of research on bootcamps, reading reviews exactly like you are right now... If you're hesitant about attending a BootCamp because you don't know anything about tech, then this is the place for you. I learned so much and accomplished things I never thought I could. Instructors are AMAZING and so helpful! More than anything, Coding Dojo teaches you how to become a self sufficient dev