First Step Coding - CLOSED

I recently started a Customer Success position at a small tech startup and I have the opportunity to interact with the developers much more than I did at previous jobs. In this role I am put in the position to advocate for certain product enhancements... Read More and fixes that the client asks for. I decided to take the Intro to JavaScript course so I could get a better understanding of the work that the developers do and be more technically literate when discussing tasks and priorities with the Engineering team. This course was taught at a fast but manageable pace, the teachers were always available for questions, and the material was challenging but worth my time and effort. I would highly recommend the course to anyone who is trying to dip their toes in the dev world, whether it's to get into a bootcamp or simply to get a basic understanding of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

Programming became interesting to me because I work directly with our developer and really enjoyed learning a bit more from him on how the dev was working, namely HTML and CSS. As I asked more questions he recommended that I look around for classes. That’s... Read More how I came across FSC and thought it was the perfect fit. Choosing a class came down to three main things; One; cost, two; commitment, and three; accessibility. I wanted to join a class that allowed me to “get my feet wet” so to speak. Enough to know if I really would like pursuing further, but not a 100% commitment like other bootcamps. Overall, I gained so much from this course in such a small ammonite of time. Jake, our professor, and Zach, our TA were both extremely helpful and fun to learn from. They made themselves available often and it was easy to get help. If you’re considering, definitely do it! You’ll have a much better understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS and understand better if this direction is the right one for you.

I had a great experience in a Java Script Crash Course through First Step Coding. It's perfect for the aspiring coder. They are very attentive to the needs of their students and they gave great feedback throughout the course. I would certainly recommend... Read More this program to anyone interested in coding, with or without coding experience.

Awesome class to learn the basics of coding so you can choose a career in coding or to enhance your coding relationships and coding needs conversations. A " must-do" if you you have any curiosity about coding. First Step Coding teachers make the basics... Read More understandable!

This is a great course for anyone who is looking for a structured way to get started with coding. As the co-founder of an online language learning startup, I wanted to learn more about fundamental web technologies like HTML, CSS, and Javascript to better... Read More understand the technical side of product development. The First Step Coding curriculum met all my expectations. The teachers are great, the programming challenges are wonderfully paced, and the pair-programming method of learning is extremely helpful for creating deeper understanding. After taking it, I now feel much more fluent and confident when communicating with developers. On a personal note, I was also pleasantly surprised by how fun coding can be. If you've ever solved a challenging puzzle or constructed the perfect sentence, then you've experienced a little of the pleasure of coding. Can't recommend this class enough!

I'm currently in the Bootcamp prep section of First Step Coding and I couldn't be happier with my experience so far. If you're looking to prepare yourself for a coding boot camp or just hoping to test the waters, I can't recommend First Step enough. The... Read More teachers are very helpful and the course content covers way more than I could have learned on my own within the same period of time. I personally think its well worth the investment!

This was a great introductory course to the fundamentals of coding. If you are on the fence about spending the money for a Coding Bootcamp, think about doing this program first to see if coding is for you. Another great thing about this program is, if... Read More you do learn that coding is something you are interested, they are affiliated with various top bootcamps and will provide credit towards the bootcamp tuition. The instructors are available to answer any coding questions as well as general guidance in regards to Bootcamp selection or the job market.

The curriculum taught me the fundamentals in Javascript and delved a bit into JQuery, but most importantly how to approach a problem like a software engineer. While I was in the program, I realized that coding was the career path I want to pursue and helped me gain the confidence and base understanding to apply to a top Bootcamp, which I will be starting in January.

I recently completed the four week Intro to Coding in JS course. I had a great experience with First Step Coding! The course was delivered via 'live' online classes taught by a very knowledgeable and helpful instructor. I truly believe that for most everyone,... Read More the 'live' online classes are very beneficial. It allows the student to ask questions pertinent to the material being taught and receive real-time answers. The instructors are very intelligent yet they are able to teach in a manner that allows complete novices to understand and enjoy the class! I highly recommend attending First Step Coding before starting a boot camp! It has given me skills and confidence to continue on my journey of software development!

I completed the 4 week intro course online, taught by Kurt. My goal was to get a deeper understanding of general coding to help me collaborate with my technical teams at work. My goals were met and surpassed thanks to First Step. I now feel confident... Read More asking questions around why certain things were coded in a particular manner, or have a reasonable understanding when I'm sent a screen shot of a section of code to at least parse out what is going on.

The classes were interactive and hands on which helped drill home the concepts. I don't plan personally on making the switch in careers to a programmer, but this course is one that I'll recommend to all my product colleagues as it is a great way to enhance your understanding of the technical concepts you'll encounter day in and out with your technical teams and make you a better team player and leader.

Prior to attending this program, I had taught myself python from a book called The crash course to python. Knowing python made the transition to javascript much easier but I still had never even seen javascript syntax. I had aspirations to attend Hack... Read More Reactor in San Francisco and took FIrst Step Coding's 8 week boot camp prep course to prepare for hack reactor's structured study program which includes a technical interview to get into the boot camp. I think the 8 week boot camp prep course was an amazing introduction to all javascript fundamentals and syntax. I felt extremely prepared entering hack reactor's ssp program and was able to learn more material faster since I had a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts. I ended up being accepted to hack reactors full-time immersive program in San Francisco and I would credit First Step coding with providing me a huge leg up on other prospective student's trying to get into the course. All that being said there is still individual effort required by the student to complete the few hours (in many cases less than an hour) of homework. Great Program!