Digital Career Institute
Average Rating4.36
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Digital Career Institute (DCI) is a 12-month long coding bootcamp based in Germany with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Leipzig. The courses are fully immersive and cover entry-level basics in stack HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. DCI also specialize in technologies like Angular, Node.js, and Databases. DCI was launched as an initiative to integrate refugees into the growing IT industry. Today it is committed to training anyone who wants to pursue a tech career. In addition to coding languages, students will master best practices on platforms like GitHub. They will learn agile project management and development methodologies like SCRUM.
DCI is intended to help untrained individuals attain digital jobs, and so the application process assumes that candidates have no prior coding experience. The DCI application process begins by filling out an online form. Candidates will then be contacted by education consultants from DCI to discuss further details.
Job placement training is woven into DCI’s program. Career workshops help students prepare an industry-specific resume, create an online presence, and learn techniques that will make them more attractive to potential employers. DCI also sets each graduate up with a 2-month internship in the tech field.
The 12-month course focuses on self-paced learning, project work, and teacher lead discussions and lessons. In addition to standard courses, however, students will also attend specialized sessions led by DCI alumni and top professionals who offer tips to advancing in the field. Students will also partner with a buddy who they’ll meet with at least once a week. Aligned with Digital Career Institute's core belief in helping improve opportunities for refugees, they also provide German and English language courses lead by expert instructors.
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Hailie WagnerContent Marketing Manager • Applicant • Online Marketing Course • BerlinDec 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceMy expectations have been exceeded
I worked in a hotel for some years and then started a family. Since it was difficult to reconcile both, I decided against my career. After a few months of unemployment, I decided to make a further education into the digital sector. With the DCI I was able to graduate as an Online Marketing Manager and now I have a great job with home office, work-life balance and a top salary. Thank you Digital Career Institute!- PascoSYS Admin • Student • Orientation Course • BerlinJun 22, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
DCI Online Kurs Webcoding und Marketing
Hallo, ich war im Orientierungskurs Webdevelopment und Marketing und dieser Kurs war echt herausragend und spitze. Respektvoller und freundlicher Umgang, die Lehrer/in freundlich, hilfsbereit und sehr sehr wissend im Thema.
Ich mache jetzt im Juli den Python Backend Deveoper Kurs weiter und habe durch DCI dann sehr gute Jobchancen. Wer wirklich was aus seinem Leben machen will, sollte ein Weiterbildungskurs bei DCI machen.
Den DCI ist anders, als die meisten mir bekannte...Hallo, ich war im Orientierungskurs Webdevelopment und Marketing und dieser Kurs war echt herausragend und spitze. Respektvoller und freundlicher Umgang, die Lehrer/in freundlich, hilfsbereit und sehr sehr wissend im Thema.
Ich mache jetzt im Juli den Python Backend Deveoper Kurs weiter und habe durch DCI dann sehr gute Jobchancen. Wer wirklich was aus seinem Leben machen will, sollte ein Weiterbildungskurs bei DCI machen.
Den DCI ist anders, als die meisten mir bekannten Träger und Maßnahmen in Berlin, und die ich auch in den letzten 10 Jahren in Berlin selbst erlebt und absolviert habe als Träger und Maßnahmen.
Die meisten anderen Träger in Berlin sind nicht respektvoll, nicht freundlich, meist unfähig oder unwissend oder machen unterirdische und schlechte Beschäftigungsmaßnahmen ohne ein je in einen Job zu vermitteln. Leben aber gut von Steuergeldern, und die Bundesregierung in Berlin macht das mit, und unterstützt schlechte Träger auch noch.
Nicht so bei DCI, das ist der erste Träger und Weiterbildungsanbieter, der echt respektvoll und freundlich ist sei es von den Schüler/in oder Lehrer/in und wo auch die Lehrer/in umfängliches, echtes Wissen aus der Wirtschaft und Informatik haben.
Ich habe das erstemal seit langem eine reale Aussicht auf ein Job und selbstbestimmtes Leben nach Menschenrechten die oft von Seiten der Leistungsabteilungen in Jobcenter in ganz Deutschland ohne Grund einem verwehrt werden.
Diese Weiterbildungskurse können unter anderem auch für Arbeitssuchende mit einem Bildungsgutschein vom Jobcenter finanziert werden.
Meist oder oft versuchen sich Jobcenter in ganz Deutschland darum zu drücken, und euch eine Weiterbildung zu verweigern, dann solltet ihr Klagen gegen das Jobcenter vor Gericht, kostenlos. Ihr gewinnt zu 99,9%, denn Weiterbildung ist ein Recht.
Dann muss man mit einem 10 Euro Schein zum nächsten Amtsgericht der Stadt und kriegt dort ein Justizbeihilfe Schein für den besten Clananwalt der Stadt, und nach spätestens 3 Tagen ist man in jeder Weiterbildung eingeklagt.
Gilt für jedes Problem mit den Jobcentern. Geht halt manchmal nicht anders.
Auf jeden Fall kriegt ihr bei DCI eine sachlich fundierte Ausbildung in Informatik und Wirtschaft und es wird euch bei der Jobsuche und Eingliederung sehr gut geholfen von DCI.
So könnt ihr mit einer sehr fundierten Ausbildung innerhalb Deutschlands oder außerhalb in den Ländern der EU oder Amerika oder Australien oder Asien sicher einen guten Job und gutes Leben finden.
In Deutschland sind 80 Mio Einwohner, davon arbeiten noch 15 Mio legal und sozialversicherungspflichtig, 65 Mio Leute arbeiten ohne sozialversichert zu sein in prekären Lowlevel Jobs, sind in Rente oder arbeiten erst gar nicht aus welchen unterschiedlichen Gründen auch immer. (Quelle: Bundesamt für Statistik, 2019)
Also echte fundierte Fachkräfte in Deutschland werden händeringend überall gesucht in Deutschland, in allen Arbeitsbranchen, und gerade besonders in der IT.
Aber achtet auf eure Work - Life - Balance, laßt euch nicht verheizen und verkauft euch nicht unter Wert, am Arbeitsplatz in der Firma.
Also Leute geht zu DCI und bekommt wieder ein Sinn im Leben. :-)
Ich bin echt rundum zufrieden mit DCI und werde es auch im Bekanntenkreis weiterempfehlen.
- Joseph OlumuyiwaStudent • Orientation Course • LeipzigApr 18, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Orientation Course at DCI
Since day one at the Digital Career Institute (DCI), I was very impressed at the thoroughness and professionalism. Daniel Hauenstein, my advisor at DCI practically did everything for me to join DCI. When we started HTML Basics and then CSS Basics, I loved the curriculum. It was easy taught. I could immediately start writing HTML and CSS. The teacher made it easy to understand and to use. It was a great experience, a good way to start a career in the digital world. I stro...Since day one at the Digital Career Institute (DCI), I was very impressed at the thoroughness and professionalism. Daniel Hauenstein, my advisor at DCI practically did everything for me to join DCI. When we started HTML Basics and then CSS Basics, I loved the curriculum. It was easy taught. I could immediately start writing HTML and CSS. The teacher made it easy to understand and to use. It was a great experience, a good way to start a career in the digital world. I strongly recommend DCI to all who want to begin a new career or switch job. - Iulian StanStudent • Orientation Course • LeipzigNov 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
I've made a great decision!
I was able to create two websites within a month of the orientation course. So I think that's a big thing, especially when you start from zero, like I did. I can only recommend this Institute and I can't wait to start the one year course. - Najeeb Al-SelwiStudent • Web Development Course • HamburgJun 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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DCI Digital Career Institute is a great place that you can learn an improve your digital skills. - LenaWeb Development Course • DüsseldorfJun 04, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best start for a career in Tech
I'm very happy that I made the decision to start a course with the DCI. We are learning everything to start our new career in Web Development. The Teacher are very good trained and always helpful. The Düsseldorf Campus has a nice atmosphere with really nice classrooms and break rooms to connect to other students. We already had a lot of company tours to have a deeper look on the job as a web developer and to connect to potential employer. Thank you DCI for the chance to start my career ...I'm very happy that I made the decision to start a course with the DCI. We are learning everything to start our new career in Web Development. The Teacher are very good trained and always helpful. The Düsseldorf Campus has a nice atmosphere with really nice classrooms and break rooms to connect to other students. We already had a lot of company tours to have a deeper look on the job as a web developer and to connect to potential employer. Thank you DCI for the chance to start my career new! - Anna MarkosyanStudent • Online Marketing Course • DüsseldorfMay 25, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Happy with my decision!
I am very happy with my decision. After a long search, I am happily studying Online Marketing at Digital Career Institute to inbound my previous PR&Sales experience for getting ready for a coming new digitalized world in a short term. I like a lot the friendly and warm atmosphere among the administration, teachers and fellow students. Due to COVID-19 we study all from home. Hopefully, soon we can again network, get mentorship and practical tips at the campus. - TobiasJunior Online Marketing Manager • Student • Online Marketing Course • BerlinMay 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best School in Berlin
I am thankful to DCI for teaching me the digital skills to become an expert in Online marketing. The course is as per the industry standards with live projects and challenging projects to train someone to be job ready by the end of the course. The career support is amazing with paid internships and a great entry level job opportunity. The teachers, management, career support team are very friendly and available all the time for every student to help boost our career. - GilbertoCreative GuyMay 14, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
good choice and great atmosphere
When moving from Italy to Germany I had problems in finding a job which fit to my education. After several years working in restaurant service I decided to do something different. I was looking for jobs with a future prospect and decided to learn something in the digital field. After looking in the internet and comparing different schools and bootcamps I decided that Digital Career Institute offers the best education for me due to the fact, that they offer full time training and intensiv...When moving from Italy to Germany I had problems in finding a job which fit to my education. After several years working in restaurant service I decided to do something different. I was looking for jobs with a future prospect and decided to learn something in the digital field. After looking in the internet and comparing different schools and bootcamps I decided that Digital Career Institute offers the best education for me due to the fact, that they offer full time training and intensive one year courses. When starting at DCI I even found out, that they offer additional programs to learn how to apply for jobs and help us build a own network. We receive free tickets to exhibitions and hiring events. Very cool. Our campus in Düsseldorf has 2 kitchens and ping pong table. We are a very international community of every age and nationality.
- monaweb developer • Graduate • Web Development Course • BerlinApr 27, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great learning culture
Started there as a non developer and enrolled first in the one month orientation course and qualified to the year course web development. I really liked the international atmosphere and learning speed from 0 to 100.
In between it was really hard, e.g. Javascript. But I made it and now got a job with DCI. Thank you!
- AnonymousGraduate • Python Backend Development • BerlinDec 22, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Unprofessional and waste of time
My experience with DCI was horrible—not because the teacher couldn’t code, but because everything surrounding it made it one of the worst learning experiences of my life!
Here are the highlights:
1. Contract Violations and Lack of ConfidentialityWe signed a contract stating we couldn’t use racist, offensive, or sexual language. However, when students violated this, the response was shocking. Fo...My experience with DCI was horrible—not because the teacher couldn’t code, but because everything surrounding it made it one of the worst learning experiences of my life!
Here are the highlights:
1. Contract Violations and Lack of ConfidentialityWe signed a contract stating we couldn’t use racist, offensive, or sexual language. However, when students violated this, the response was shocking. For instance, when someone reported sexual harassment, instead of maintaining confidentiality, the teacher exposed the affected student in front of the entire class. Worse, the student who reported this received no protection afterwards. Over the course of a year, those who adhered to the contract were bullied, silenced, and targeted during class, often by a single bully.I’m not overly sensitive, and I don’t think the occasional inappropriate joke is the end of the world. But witnessing this was disheartening. DCI essentially supported a bully who sexually harassed others in class and went after anyone trying to protect the victim. The teachers and management failed miserably to handle this.The irony? Students were required to complete soft skills and diversity/inclusion training—while DCI itself demonstrated none of these values.
2. Favoritism and NepotismThe teacher fostered a toxic environment by favoring two out of 15 students. Unsurprisingly, these were the only ones offered internships through DCI’s partner companies. The rest of the class was left to fend for themselves, realizing the job coach and DCI had no real intention of helping anyone else.
3. Retaliation for Speaking UpWhenever someone raised concerns with management, things only worsened. It quickly became clear that staying silent and enduring the bullying or any other issue was the safest option. The teacher ignored blatant harassment during classes and project presentation, creating a toxic environment where students were expected to pretend that soft skills and diversity classes weren’t a complete farce.
4. A Demoralized ClassAfter six months, the teacher complained in front of the class that no one, except their favorite two students, wanted to present their exercises.Of course, no one wanted to participate. In an environment where harassment was tolerated and complaints ignored, it’s no wonder students felt demoralized. Nobody wanted to waste energy engaging with a system that clearly didn’t care about them.
5. Fake Reviews from Employees on GoogleI was shocked when DCI’s overall Google rating dropped to 3.6 stars—only for it to suddenly bounce back to 4.0 stars overnight. A staggering 50 reviews were submitted in a single night. Upon checking the names, I noticed that most of them were employees I personally knew from DCI. It was clear they were trying to bury the genuine negative reviews under a flood of fake positive ones. Some of them were reported and taken down by Google, but not enough to reflect the real rating from students. This is a trick from the DCI to not drop under 3.5 for SEO reasons. But this seems to be normal practice. Do not believe the good reviews. They could've been made by an employee!
Last but not least:I joined DCI to upskill, coming in with strong qualifications and extensive experience at one of the world’s most successful SaaS companies. I was the only one in my class to secure a job immediately after the course—without any help from DCI. Everyone else was left floundering, shocked by how little DCI cared.
The job coach was dismissive and unhelpful, treating everyone like children and blaming them for not improving their CVs. In my case, the coach seemed weirdly unhappy that I succeeded without DCI’s help. When I tried to share advice with my peers, she deliberately ignored me, even when other students expressed interest in my input.During one session, I raised my hand multiple times to contribute but was blatantly overlooked—three times in a row—while others were called on. When I send her private messages with questions, which was the communication she preferred, she simply ignored me and my question. I asked how I should proceed since I have a job. So nothing out of this world. This level of unprofessionalism just tells you everything.
My Verdict:Avoid DCI. While some teachers are competent, the overall experience is dreadful. You will never know, who you will end up with. The rampant unprofessionalism, lack of support, and toxic environment overshadow any potential benefits. Companies don’t trust DCI certificates or curricula, and it’s clear why: the institution fails to practice what it preaches.
Why would you receive any professional learning experience and prepare you for the real world if they themselves display such unprofessionalism.
Think about it. - AnonymousGraduate • Orientation Course • BerlinNov 11, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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I have completed the orientation course. And I was able to discover my path to Ro. The teachers were very patient and literate and the students were supported whenever they wanted
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Based on 25+ Digital Career Institute alumni reviews on Course Report, satisfied alumni frequently mentioned include the institute's immersive and comprehensive curriculum, particularly in web development and online marketing courses, and the supportive learning environment. One student shared, "Now I wake up every day and I am excited about what I do, which is the best feeling." However, some reviews pointed out occasional organizational issues and schedule inconsistencies.
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Digital Career Institute offers courses like Java Backend Programming, Online Marketing Course, Orientation Course, Python Backend Development and 2 more.
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