SJSU Tech Bootcamps

I was a student at SJSU Bootcamps for Full Stack, Front-End and Back-End Web Development training (2021-2022).  Pros: 

1. Excellent student supports: 
   • Each class is provided with a team of Instructional Staff including an Instructor, an Instructional Assistant, a Mentor, a Student Success Manager, and a Career Coach.
   • The Department Director (during my time here was Parish Jefferson) and his team constantly kept an eye on how satisfying the students had felt towards their Instructors, Instructional Assistants, and/or the Mentors. Once they found an instructor whose teaching didn't meet the students' satisfaction, the replacement took place even when it was still in the middle of the course. Experiencing an incident that occurred and how they immediately knew and quickly took an action on it, I realized that his team is well managed, organized, and works tightly together.
   • When any student fell a bit behind just on a single project, the Student Success Manager reached out to the student right away to make sure additional help arrived as soon as possible, such as a higher priority in mentoring for this student, or to understand more about his/her personal issues (during my time here were Akemi Okamoto and Meredith Riordan). They get each student's learning status updated by communicating weekly with the Instructional Staff. These ladies are friendly to work with and sweet at helping. 
2. Quality teaching program: 
   • The projects help guide excellently in transiting from one subject to another, concentrate on the main cores of problems in the real world, and are wrapped up within just a few months.
   • During my time here in 2021-2022, I found each of the Instructional Staffs having their own strengths, creating a beautiful Instructional team working together. 
   • I like: 
     • Preston Wallace for his care and his generous and valuable demo codes guiding the students to know how to overcome the difficult projects
     • Ryan Puzon for his clear and deep explanations technically beyond the concepts, and his willingness to stay after classes to help the students 
     • Jean Leconte for his wonderful patience in step by step detailedly guiding the students who are struggling with the materials

3. Post program:  - The Career Coach (mine was Laura McClernon) actively keeps track of the students' job hunting status, provides one-on-one mock interviews to prepare the students for landing a job, helps with finding the connections to the Entry Level positions for the New Grads, etc. for months after graduation. Every time I see her new emails on my Inbox, I get a positive energy feeling like another friend is closely helping me to find a job.
Cons: - The program requires the students and the instructors to work closely together. As such, all instructors, mentors, and students need to be on-time. If anyone is late or an absence is needed, it is required to inform the team. For the students, he/she needs to let the instructional team know ahead of time. I usually struggle with being on-time. I had to text messages to them quite often regarding this issue.

Title: Comprehensive and Engaging Online Java Course

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

I recently completed an online Java course, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every way. The course was not only comprehensive but also delivered in a manner that made learning Java a truly enjoyable experience.

One of the standout features of this course is its well-structured curriculum. It covers everything from the basics of Java syntax to more advanced topics like multithreading and database connectivity. Each module builds upon the previous ones, ensuring a smooth and logical progression of skills. This made it easy for me to grasp the fundamentals before delving into more complex concepts.

The instructional videos were of high quality, with clear explanations and well-organized code examples. The instructor did an excellent job of breaking down complex ideas into easily digestible segments. Additionally, the course provided ample opportunities for hands-on practice through coding exercises and projects, reinforcing the theoretical knowledge gained.

What sets this course apart is its emphasis on real-world applications. The instructor frequently shared practical insights and best practices, demonstrating how Java is used in the industry. This not only enhanced my understanding of the language but also gave me valuable insights into how Java is applied in the professional world.

The course platform itself was user-friendly, with a clean interface and easy navigation. The discussion forums were a great resource for interacting with other learners, asking questions, and sharing experiences. The instructor and support staff were active in the forums, providing prompt and helpful responses to queries.

As someone who has taken other online programming courses, I appreciate the attention to detail in this Java course. The quizzes and assessments were challenging but fair, allowing me to assess my progress and identify areas for improvement. The course also offered a certificate of completion, adding a tangible credential to my skills.

In conclusion, I highly recommend this online Java course to anyone looking to learn or enhance their Java programming skills. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience,