Coding Temple

TLDR: My experience at Coding Temple was very positive - I thought they had a well-rounded approach to teaching me and my cohort the technical and non-technical sides of learning how to code and transitioning into a career. I highly recommend it for those interested in software engineering, especially if you don’t have any coding experience. They have amazing staff - job support (Marlene) is there for you and wants you to succeed. However, their curriculum was not as in-depth as I wanted it to be for data-analytics part of the course.----There’s a lot of resources out there that can teach you how to code. For me, learning on my own from scratch felt slow and I wasn't sure what direction I wanted to go with it. With Coding Temple, I got to ask all the questions I couldn’t ask to an 8 hour-long YouTube tutorial and that helped me process and apply what I learned better. The curriculum covered a good variety (Advanced Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Flask, React & Data Analytics) of topics so I feel like I got just enough exposure to understand the basics and dive deep into a project at the end of each week. At the same time, I think the curriculum could be more in-depth with data analytics. During the data analytics part of the course, there were a couple days when class ended early and we mainly covered how to code for data analytics (Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib). It would've been nice to cover different algorithms/machine learning concepts. Regardless, I’ve come to realize learning doesn’t end with the bootcamp, and I feel like I got a good understanding of programming and basic concepts from the classes to give me the push I needed to learn on my own and create personal projects afterwards.My instructor Joel and TA Terrell were very patient and committed to helping me & my cohort understand the content. As long as you are also patient and committed to the process (whether that’s trying to debug your code, figuring out a solution for your problem, understanding a confusing concept), they are there to do it with you. The small class sizes (mine was ~10) were definitely helpful, I felt like there was a comfortable environment for us to ask questions and collaborate together. This might be a different experience for everyone, but my tip is to keep an open mind and put in as much as you want out of it.

As for the non-technical sides of coding, Coding Temple has amazing staff and resources to support you through the bootcamp and the career search. The culture of the bootcamp is what really stands out for me, and I’m grateful I got to be a part of it. Nicole (student relations manager) and Marlene (career coach) emphasized that they are there to help you succeed and I felt that through & through. Nicole has a great network of guest speakers, and I love that she brought in speakers who addressed imposter syndrome and the mental health aspects of job searching. Marlene was incredibly helpful in navigating the job search and networking. I was able to find a job during the bootcamp, and even though it wasn’t related to SWE or data analytics, Marlene helped me through the hiring process, negotiating and networking! The conversations I had with Nicole, Marlene and the guest speakers were very empowering and continue to stick with me after the bootcamp. 

The teachers provided a warm and welcoming environment and I was very lucky to take this class. I tend to ask a lot of questions but I never felt stupid or silly asking them here. The material is intense and quick-paced. However, the teachers are always there to offer support. Plus the sessions are recorded for viewing again at your own pace. Sometimes the classes don't have a set framework each time which can sometimes be difficult to follow, but with the staff there to help with any questions or concerns that really isn't a problem. Very happy to have taken this course over some of the other ones that I was looking at.

Bottom line: Marlene is amazing, she is the best career support help I could ever wish for. 

Coming in I wanted to learn data so I joined the full-stack and data science course. The course was structured the following way: learn HTML/CSS, Python, SQL, Back-End, JavaScript, Front-End, and Data. Although I wanted to learn data, I learned a lot of different skills that helped me grow as a coder. Some of those skills from the full-stack portion I use in data. This specific class is geared to teach you different technologies and for you to choose what best fits you. It is not to be focused in either data or full stack. The class is taught to make you think and be resourceful once you join the job market. After the curriculum ended and we created our own big (Capstone) projects with no help, a few different classes were offered as well post graduation. Coming in you have to understand that the class is hard work and that the hard work has to keep going after the class ends. You need to keep working on your coding and creating new projects to harness experience. I had a great experience at coding temple but what really took the cake was Marlene, the head of career services and career coach. She was available throughout the whole process almost any time of day. She guided me though the job search and explained to me how to navigate everything from interviews, to LinkedIn (networking), to how to communicate with different future employers. She truly made the difference and now I can say I have my dream job, data scientist.  

I took the Coding Temple bootcamp this year and it was great. I came into the course knowing very little and learned so much. The instructor was amazing and seemed like he knew everything about coding. Everyone I dealt with there from the owner on down has been extremely helpful and supportive from Day 1. There was a ton of stuff to learn as is typical of a boot camp but they made it fun and engaging all the way through. Now that I've finished, I am looking for a job where I can apply my new skills and they have already begun to help with that process. If you are looking to start a career in coding, I highly recommend Coding Temple!

I cant say enough about my experience at Coding Temple. I had invested a few months of independent study before enrolling in their full time online course. During the 10 week course our instructor, Derek, showed endless patience and a wealth knowledge about all of the different tools and methodologies used in front and backend web development. Even if there is another school whose curriculum is as good as Coding Temple's I'm not sure that school could beat the 10 week timetable or the reasonable course price, making this school the best bang for your buck. 

They also have a great support staff who are always there to answer questions about class material or other student related concerns. Lastly, they have a career development program to help develop your resume and networking skills. So in addition to your education they work with you to find a job even after your classes have ended.