Coding Temple

If you’re looking to really level up your career, look no further than Coding Temple Boston. This program is short, sweet and absolutely jam packed with relevant, requisite information for the aspiring engineer. Many of my peers have described the work... Read More load already, but it needs to be reiterated, you will have to work harder than you ever have, but you will be rewarded for it in time. I compare it to my hardest semester of college.

Three things make Coding Temple stand out amongst other options in your array of potential educational investments: Structure, Staff, and Follow-through.

Structure:
Because it’s on the small end of bootcamps, the program is extremely agile. They rapidly respond to market demands for engineers and implement changes to the curriculum each cohort to maximize candidate visibility upon graduation. They utilize a well-paced curriculum delivering need-to-know concepts like language syntax, data structures, algorithms, and version control before branching out into the more exotic stuff like mobile dev, machine learning, or aws.

Staff:
A great curriculum won’t get you very far if you don’t have skilled instructors and support staff, luckily Coding Temple’s are top of the line.

The instructor is a deft communicator that rivals the very best of my professors. He will help you not only learn the material, but command it. He knows instinctively when to help you out and also when to let you sit and struggle through something, this is rare and invaluable for you.

The office manager/marketer/student success organizer is a remarkably kind woman who will routinely go out of her way bring students to networking events after class, host impromptu webinars on photoshop, and help you create a distinctive brand for yourself as you prepare to hit the market.

And finally, the gentlemen that oversee the operation are dependable experts with an active presence in the area. They’re crafting the brand, again helping you after you graduate and interview with recruiters who say, “Yeah I’ve heard great things about Coding Temple!”.

Follow-through:
After graduation the team at Coding Temple was consistently available to help refine my portfolio, continue interview prep, and navigate the offers I got. They provided critical guidance and sound advice exactly when I needed it.

Coding Temple is not just a 10 week bootcamp, It’s a program that you can and should utilize to become a better, happier version of yourself with an enviable trajectory. Take aim with Coding Temple and you’ll be well equipped to hit your mark.

So I read plenty of reviews on here and other places about this and many other bootcamps. If you want in-depth reviews there are plenty of them out there. I am designing this review for one purpose only, what it's like to enroll, to actually do it, and... Read More to successfully switch careers.

Enroll: If you have zero coding experience don't enroll. Spend at least a month (the more the better) writing code. Doesn't matter what language you choose (I started with Javascript) just get used to having to think through writing out code. Once you can do that you will have enough of a foundation that you won't get knocked off your feet when you start with the pre-work. You will feel dumb and clumsy while you get started, just practice like crazy and review stuff you don't understand.

Bootcamp Proper: If you didn't get comfortable thinking about/through code and didn't get through the pre-work you will get crushed. If you did, then you will be ok, everyone in my course that did that foundational work made it through. How difficult is it? That's impossible for me to say. Things that were easy for me were hard for others, and vice versa. One thing is absolute though: it is a lot of work. One of the most important things you will learn is how to teach yourself. If you are easily frustrated and want the instructor to spell things out for you then this may not be right for you. I will say though: every single working developer I have talked to says this is crucial to their job. If you choose this as a career you will be reading official documentation and message board support topics for the rest of your career, because it is impossible to know everything so teaching yourself is vital. Feeling dumb and clumsy persisted throughout bootcamp, there were times when I thought I'd never figure something out... and then I would and I'd feel like a genius. So don't get discouraged, or rather it's normal to feel discouraged, nervous, panicked. It's an unfortunate bi-product of doing something completely new and unique that starts to feel like a mistake. If you stick with it and resign yourself to doing whatever it takes no matter how much time and effort you need to put in, then you'll be rewarded.

Post Camp/Job Hunt: Ripal was invaluable when it came to this. However, be prepared to be overwhelmed in a whole new fashion. Developers are so in demand and the ability to access them via LinkedIn and Indeed, etc is both a blessing and a curse. I was inundated with job offers for positions I was not remotely qualified for, so it can be a bit of a downer. But the strategy Ripal has honed over the years was effective. I got a job 3 weeks after graduation. I applied to 14 postings, heard back from 3 with no's and 3 that I am currently in process with (who knows what will happen, but I'm not waiting to find out). Seven I have never even heard from and the 14th is the one where things moved quickly and they offered me a position. The number of positions I was offered to interview for that were well beyond my experience level : 50+.

So that's the gist of what I went through. It was intense, scary, overwhelming, but ultimately rewarding. I now have a new career path in front of me in an industry that's not going anywhere.

Coding Temple was hands down one of the best decisions I have ever made. I think that everyone gets a little bit of hesitation before they sign up for a coding bootcamp. The typical "I don't know if this will work out, should I do this or get a degree?"... Read More - but let me tell you something. I have a job at Draft Kings now.

Could I have gone to college and get a full blown degree? Of course. But I would have been no less than $140k in the hole. Coding Temple was only $12k. And even then, I don't believe I would've gotten the same hands on experience that got me a job at one of the greatest sports companies out there.

This program is not for the weak. It's 10 weeks, accelerated, there's a lot of projects you have to do. You go in for 7 hours a day and come home with another 3-4 hours of homework. Coffee becomes your new best friend. At the end of the day, though, this solution worked best for me. I have 2 kids at home, and while being a Dad and going to college is possible, it's difficult. You'll never know what'll happen, and 10 weeks FT simply worked better.

Connor is an excellent instructor, a real salt of the Earth kind of guy, and he loves sports! We often chatted about the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB during break time while playing ping pong, which he's very good at. So if you decide to take this course, that might be worth practicing too, haha.

Kirsten is a sweetheart, she checks up on you to see how you're doing before, during and after the course. Don't hesitate to ask her for help in your job search, or asking her to be a reference, she's more than happy to!

If you're looking to take a Coding Bootcamp in Boston, this is the one.

Before Coding Temple I was an Applications Systems Analyst, I had 1-2 years experiences in occasional coding and wanted to learn about Data Science and learn to code in Python at Coding Temple because of its structured curriculum and hands on coding.... Read More Now I work as Associate Software Engineer and I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend Coding Temple if you want to learn computer programming.

I picked a the wrong sector right out of college and wanted to make a change before I got to far in to a career and had a friend who went to Coding Temple. I talked with him a few times and decided that I'd make the jump to this.
Experience Pre-Coding... Read More Temple:
Took a short Javascript class in college to learn loops but nothing substantive and took R/Python courses online but nothing that I could use to connect the dots to actually land a job.
Curriculum at Coding Temple:
After completing the prework in the two weeks prior to the course, it picked up quickly right when we started. We had a small cohort of 3 students so we were able to move quickly through topics we understood and take it slow when one or more of had questions. The syllabus was helpful to follow along with the class and begin to look into what as coming next on the weekends or when homework was done. One of the biggest advantages of the curriculum I thought is frameworks taught in the Python Data Science/Full-Stack course, flask for python and React-Redux for Javascript. The frameworks we learned are newer and are in use at many newer companies. Learning these frameworks leaves many job opportunities open for the near future.
Teachers:
I had two teachers at Coding Temple, Derek and Joe. Derek was self taught and was an excellent resource for our class who were taking a non-academic route towards coding and he was able to keep class moving forward and get people through their issues quickly. My class really enjoyed Derek’s ability to create large exercises on the fly if we finished something early. Joe was a wizard at teaching us Javascript. He is normally the teacher for the .Net class, but we got him for two weeks learning React. He used videos and explained things differently than Derek, but both were effective and kept the class fun.
The School:
The school itself was a huge draw. The two classrooms exist to keep both classes focused, but during lunches when everyone wants to let off a little steam and just hang out, it is the perfect space. Coding Temple created an excellent community feel during the school week and even now after we have graduated. Excellent fun space outside class, but serious classroom environment.
Job Help:
Ripal is the man in charge of helping getting all Coding Temple grads a job. He has been at this for 5 years now and has excellent connections all over Chicago and as the offices expand across the country. One week before our graduation, we were already receiving phone interviews and calls from recruiters and Ripal made sure we were prepared for all interviews. The biggest help for my job search was Coding Temple’s alumni network. We had extra Tableau sessions, Spark/Hadoop sessions, and had meetings with alumni in big jobs to go over any questions we had about the application process or transitioning to a new sector.
TLDR: Overall incredible experience. Challenging but fun school environment with an unparalled help in your job search. Community lasts beyond the 10 weeks.

I came into to this class with just basic knowledge of Python/Data Science, but after the 10 weeks were up I felt extremely comfortable and knowledgeable on the subject matter. This class is great for all levels of expertise, because Coding Temple does... Read More a great job in providing you with the right tools to fully learn the topic. The course can move quickly but the instructor does a great in providing clear and concise teaching methods to develop an expertise level. Not only are the tools and resources great, but the fun and interactive learning environment was definitely a plus.

With the help of Coding Temple, I was able to land a job that utilizes everything I learned in the boot camp. I am very satisfied with not only the the 10 week course, but all the resources Coding Temple provided (resume help, networking, etc). It's is also great a feeling that I am able to go back into the office for any questions I have, or just to stop in and say hi.

Coding Temple is worth the time and money. Already working in a "technical" field, my learnings at Coding Temple were applied almost immediately.

For someone like me, who likes to have a little extra practice and one-on-one interactions with my instructor,... Read More Coding Temple makes this possible. The instructors were always available, which really helped to fine-tune the skills i was learning. I'm extremely happy with my decision. If you're thinking about it. ...go for it!

I can't speak highly enough about my experience with Coding Temple! I graduated with a background in communications, and really wasn't happy career-wise. I felt very stuck professionally and monetarily, and knew i wanted to advance in my career, but didn't... Read More know what to do. My only regret is not enrolling at Coding Temple sooner. I'm so pleased with my choice, and coding temple was instrumental in helping me find a new job post graduation!

I attended the Python program at Coding Temple Boston in the fall semester. The pace of the class was definitely rigorous, but the instructor was excellent and cared a lot about ensuring that we followed the material. He was often available after class... Read More for extra help and always available by email. This dedication by the professor made the fast pace manageable.

The course was a good split of javascript and python, with some SQL and data science at the end. Now that I am in the interview process, I feel like I was well prepared for an entry level position.

Definitely recommend this program!

I went into Coding Temple with no computer science or programming background, besides some research and part of an online class that went over some basic Python concepts. I'll admit, the first couple weeks were definitely eye-opening and difficult, but... Read More it is so worth it to stick with it! The instructor was patient and always willing to help and break things down when I was confused. The class moves quickly, so you definitely need to be prepared for that. Just when you are starting to understand one concept, the next one begins. It isn't a bad thing, but because the pace is so quick, it is useful to review the older topics (when you can) as you are learning the new ones.

I was worried about being able to find a job after the bootcamp when my background wasn't in tech, but I was just offered a position (only about a month after the course ended)! If you're ready to put in the work and time, it is absolutely worth it. It won't be easy, but when you finish you'll be amazed at how much you learned in such a short period of time. If you are a career-changer like me and thinking about coding, definitely take a look and try it!