Code Institute

I've always been intrigued by computers and decided to take the Code Institute course to explore coding. As a busy individual juggling a full-time job and family commitments, I initially had doubts about completing the course. To my surprise, Code Institute's... Read More flexible learning structure accommodated my schedule well. Most of my studies were done after hours, often extending into many late nights. The course content is comprehensive, and the modules are designed with the busy professional in mind. This made it easier for me to progress, even with a hectic lifestyle. What stood out for me was the practical approach to learning. Real-world projects and coding challenges allowed me to apply what I learned in a hands-on manner. This practical aspect boosted my confidence in coding. The support from instructors, my cohort, people on Slack and my mentor was consistent, and the sense of community within the course was encouraging. Despite my initial reservations, I felt connected and supported throughout. In the end, the Code Institute course provided me with a solid understanding of programming languages and frameworks. I now feel equipped to take on coding projects in the real world. I appreciate the convenience and value this course added to my skill set. In summary, if you're a busy professional with an interest in coding, Code Institute offers a flexible and enriching learning experience. I recommend it to anyone looking to explore coding, even if you're unsure about fitting it into your schedule.

This full stack development course is taxing and it takes commitment to fulfill it, but well worth it. Personally, I had a bit of a headstart since I had come across some of the tecnologies beforehand so knew a bit of what to expect. I had to dig a lot... Read More deeper though and of course, there were bumps along the way but the excellent tutors and mentors made them passable. If I were to decide the curriculum for an updated course I would suggest adding the agile methodologies earlier on in the course compared to what it is now, which I think would improve an already excellent course.

I am now more confident. The Full Stack element is great because it allows me to see the big picture. The course is very practical and teaches skills tht extend way beyond coding. How to approach a project and adhere to best practicess throughout the... Read More project is for me the most important skill I learned.

I started this programme to build on my master's degree to increase my employability further. In my opinion, the biggest advantage this course provides is the community that comes with it. There are so many great people in the membership of the Slack... Read More community of Code Institute. I have found that posting about an issue I am having there would often lead to a faster resolution than posting about it on Stack Overflow. Looking back, I can safely say I was accepted in the community with enthusiasm where often community members would try to keep me motivated towards fixing a particular issue with my code. You get to stay in the Slack community as much as you want after you graduate as well which gives you access to a big network of developers! Code Institute also assigns you a mentor for your portfolio projects, and this coupled with the code tutoring support they offer for free, I seldom had issues finding fixes for my issues. I want to underline their members-only Hackathons as well. These events offer highly competitive and equally rewarding developing experiences which I found to be highly valuable for my journey as a professional as well. While I haven't won any awards from them, I learned something new that I could use in my projects every time. However, it is fair that I introduced some areas that I wasn't very happy about. The first of which is that, while Code Institute offers a lot in terms of exposure to employers through career events, talks etc., there is no guarantee of a job after graduation. And unless you have a relevant BA or MA under your belt that you can leverage, you will be at a fair disadvantage against people with full CS backgrounds. I must be clear that there are many success stories in the alumni of the programme. But, it is important to me that the readers of this review make their decision based on realistic factors associated with this course. Further, the curriculum itself is purely based on self-thought education. This wasn't a problem for me as I enjoy this style of learning. However, more importantly, the content in the later stages features outdated videos and links that no longer have direct relevance to the subject matter of the relevant module. The CI staff work tirelessly to rectify when such cases arise but often not quickly enough for you not to have to go outside of their learning platform to seek a solution. Finally, I do not like the fact that you lose access to the entire learning platform once you get your diploma. While I understand this is done so that the content they feature is not leaked and kept secure, it is a major inconvenience to lose access to the content I relied on to learn software development. I appreciate the fact that they do all they can to cater for the feedback of their students, but I would be happy to see a solution that may rectify this issue. Overall, I enjoyed my education experience and felt accomplished once finished the programme. If you are okay with the problems I mentioned in this review, then I can say that you should feel comfortable starting this course.

For individuals without coding experience aspiring to secure their initial position as a software developer, Code Institute proves to be an excellent resource. While the journey may pose challenges, the investment is unquestionably rewarding. As someone... Read More who had zero coding knowledge, I acquired a solid foundation through their comprehensive curriculum. The exceptional job support team further facilitated my entry into the industry, making Code Institute a highly recommended choice for those aiming to land their first role in software development.

The pros are that is online, so you can manage when you are going to study, and its a really practical course, so you should by yourself try to study the theory behind on what you are doing, for self disciplined person its really good course, in general... Read More I would recommend for a friend.

My time learning with Code Institute was overall a good experience, though I admittedly did not make as much use of the available resources as I perhaps should have. The resources to support the learning experience are very useful, and the Slack community... Read More was in particular a great help. Tutors are available almost all of the time, and the help and encouragement of my mentor Chris was invaluable! The content of the course also felt high-quality, and I was kept engaged with what I was learning about. Naturally as I progressed through the course the concepts started to become harder to grasp and had more complexity, but this is where the support resources were a big help! I worked on and created projects that I previously would have had no idea how to approach, and have completed my diploma with what I feel is solid foundational knowledge which I aim to build upon through further learning!

The course covers the main coding languages and frameworks. The teaching method is online with a combination of video tutorials and written modules. There are a number of walk through projects and 5 assignment projects to submit, which are graded. For... Read More each project submitted for marking comprehensive feedback is provided by an assessor. The course is supported by Student Care for wellbeing issues and general care, alongside tutor support for difficulties and issues that cannot be resolved by the student. Tutor support provide 90 minutes per week, which encourages the student to find their own resolution through research and reaching out to the community. There is also careers support to guide students in putting their CV together and how to present themselves for job interviews. They also provide webinars, inviting alumni who have found coding jobs to come back and speak about their experiences, as well as partnership companies to provide tips, etc on CVs and job interviews. I would say that this course is one of the best online courses and it is definitely a boot-camp. However, you need to be prepared to put the hard work in as there are tight and strict deadlines, and it is pretty full-on. It isn't for the fainthearted! When you get through the course and submit your projects, it's the best feeling of achievement!

The Code Institute Software Development diploma course is a great introduction into the world of Software development. You are exposed to various front-end and back-end languages, along with any associated frameworks. The course consists of a combination... Read More of video and reading materials as well as code challenges. Additionally you have access to career services as well as tutor and mentor support. All round, this course has been very good at giving me the confidence to break into tech. One thing I would advise to anyone thinking of signing up to the course is ensure you have enough spare time per week to put into the course.