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SPICED Academy

Average Rating4.73
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SPICED Academy offers full-time, 12-week coding bootcamps and data science bootcamps in Berlin, Germany. The Full Stack Web Development program covers JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, MV Frameworks, NodeJS, and SQL. The data science bootcamp teaches data analysis in Python, machine learning, data visualization, SQL, noSQL, data infrastructure, and GitHub. Students will learn vital skills like effective communication, problem-solving, and self-awareness.

Prospective applicants will participate in a 60-80 hour prep course, finishing with an assessment that is part of the selective application process.

Working with experienced teachers, SPICED Academy students will receive an extensive education and unique industry insights. In addition to programming, students also learn personal and professional development skills in self-awareness and career development. Students will build a portfolio, get interview tips, and create a resume that will get them noticed. After graduation, students have the opportunity to meet SPICED Academy partners, with the aim of getting jobs as junior software developers.

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  • Salva
    Salva
    Student • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Jun 12, 2020
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    real disappointment

    We all get that this is NOT a university program, this is a bootcamp where people with previous degree/ or comparative experience should be allowed, it should be clear from the beginning that you won't learn to code in 3 months. 
    Unfortunately everybody can get in and the course is even sold as appropriate (the cost is almost 10k) for unexperienced/ starters coders which is very close to a scam......
    Once started you jump on a high speed train and there is no support at all/ no tim...
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  • Jonathan
    Jonathan
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Jan 09, 2020
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    Not for neophyts

    I was happy that I managed to complete the bootcamp but beware, the methodologies and ways of teaching are not very well adapdted to neophyts. The sooner you start preparing for the course, the better. The freebootcamp pre-training is far from enough.

    The pace is extremely fast which doesn't leave time to process and digest information so don't hesitate to get external help if possible.

    The number of teachers is not enough for the number of students which can be very fr...

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  • Joe
    Joe
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Aug 29, 2019
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    Amazing

    From non-programing brain to building a web application on my own. It took a lot of hard work, but worth it very much.

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  • Sergio Herrero
    Sergio Herrero
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Jan 15, 2019
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    Just do it!

    I reccommend to anyone reading this and considering attending a SPICED bootcamp to just do it.

    It is objectively worth it.

    And nothing you read in reviews will compare to how unbelieveblely amazing of an expirience it will actually be.

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  • Angeliki
    Angeliki
    Junior Front End Developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Sep 14, 2018
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    Super!

    Spiced is intensive as they promise but totally worth it!

    Basically you get everything Shilpa describes on the first contact. 

    I found new ways to express my creativity while gaining skills that are in very high demand on the job market, and landed a nice job. 

    Not to mention all the pizza !!!

     

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  • Konstantin
    Konstantin
    Graduate • Data Science • Berlin
    Jul 20, 2018
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    Amazing experience

    I just finished the first ever Data Science course at SPICED and I couldn‘t be happier about the whole experience.

    The curriculum is great and well thught out. Every week we covered a new topic, which can be summarized like this:  In the first 4 weeks we covered the basics of coding/data science (python/pandas/numpy/scikit-learn/Machine Learning theory), then in the next 4 weeks we focused on deep learning (Tensorflow/Keras) and all kinds of different neural networks, and finally i...

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  • Andrés Calles Weill
    Andrés Calles Weill
    Senior Consultant - Business Innovation • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Apr 24, 2018
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    It's all about relationships

    After several years as a Customer Success/Account Manager in the B2B SaaS sector, I decided to learn how to program and code. I was first drawn to SPICED because it's located in Berlin, but I ultimately decided to join its Full Stack Web Development program because of its people. 

    The entire team at SPICED is determined to help you reach your goals, whatever those might be. Personally, I knew before joining SPICED that I did not want to become a developer. I wanted to complement my...

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  • Zeina
    Zeina
    Intern Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Mar 09, 2018
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    Great teaching and cool atmosphere

    I highly recommend SPICED academy!

    For me personally SPICED was a life changing experience, I never expected to be a web developer, especially after only 12 weeks and now I found a job as a Software Engineer.

    It could be stressful at times and students could get lost and even decide to drop out, but this is a part of the experience when at the end you see the outcome of your coding skills you forget all about that and it will be totally worth it.

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  • Stephen Brown
    Stephen Brown
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Mar 09, 2018
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    Difficult, but worth every minute

    Tbh, it's not easy to become a web developer, and to be even more honest, it's certainly not easy to learn it all within a few months.....three to be exact. SPICED does a great job of giving you all of the necessary resources and access to learn, but as with everything, it was up to my colleagues and myself to make it a priorities.

    With that out of the way, it was an incredible, harrowing, difficult, worthwhile, trying, and enlightening experience. There were a thousand ...

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  • Maggie
    Maggie
    Software developer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Dec 22, 2017
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    Teaches the fundamentals of software development

    I graduated from SPICED Academy in Berlin and got a job in the US within 1 month of graduation. I have been working as a software developer for a company that makes math and science simulations for schools.

    Before deciding to learn web development I was a high school science teacher.  A couple of years ago I knew I wanted to leave the classroom and saw web development as my next venture.  I started studying on my own and I made some progress...

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  • Thomas G
    Thomas G
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Dec 01, 2017
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    Good Stuff!!

    tl;dr SPICED is great, definitely go there, if you are really up for it!

    I was part of SPICED's full stack cohort from July to October 2017 and I am very happy I decided to go with SPICED. Already one month after graduation, on November 1st, I started my new job as a Full Stack developer at a digital agency in Vienna, Austria.
    So, I am writing this review with a bit of time having passed since graduating from SPICED and already having gone through the first couple of weeks a...

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  • I.Blue
    I.Blue
    Full-Stack Web Developper • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • Berlin
    Nov 22, 2017
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    Great Experience

    The course at SPICED was beyond expectations. Although a lot of work had to put into learning complex and advanced coding in 3-months, the instructors David and Matt are great and teach and teaching you the logic behind things. Not only did SPICED teach you how to code but you also form friendships with the people in your cohort as well as other cohorts. You all become part of a big family that is helping each other out. The best part of the week is 17h00 on Fridays when you open your firs...

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SPICED Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 100+ Spiced Academy alumni reviews on Course Report, the school is known for its full-time coding bootcamps in web development and data science. Students appreciate the quality of teaching, practical curriculum, and supportive atmosphere. One student highlighted, "The teachers guide students professionally with passion and patience." However, a few reviews suggest the need for more depth in certain topics and note that the intensity can be overwhelming for beginners.
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Our Full Stack Web Development, Data Science Programs & Data Analytics bootcamps are certified to qualify as vocational training according to the standards of the Federal Social Security Law in Germany.
FAQs

How much does SPICED Academy cost?

SPICED Academy costs around €9,800. On the lower end, some SPICED Academy courses like Data Analytics cost €6,500.

What courses does SPICED Academy teach?

SPICED Academy offers courses like Data Analytics , Data Science, Data Science, Data Science and 5 more.

Where does SPICED Academy have campuses?

SPICED Academy has in-person campuses in Berlin. SPICED Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is SPICED Academy worth it?

SPICED Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 108 SPICED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed SPICED Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is SPICED Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 108 SPICED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed SPICED Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.73 out of 5.

Does SPICED Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like SPICED Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read SPICED Academy reviews?

You can read 108 reviews of SPICED Academy on Course Report! SPICED Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed SPICED Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.73 out of 5.

Is SPICED Academy accredited?

Our Full Stack Web Development, Data Science Programs & Data Analytics bootcamps are certified to qualify as vocational training according to the standards of the Federal Social Security Law in Germany.

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