LearningFuze

For reference, I graduated from LearningFuze in September 2024.

I’ll start this review by mentioning that I was very skeptical about coding boot camps based on discourse I had heard from some people in the industry and Reddit. I am a career changer who... Read More after debating for months about going back to school for a bachelors in computer science decided to go the bootcamp route. For those who might be having the same doubts, here’s what I have to say. It really depends on your situation and your goals. If you don’t mind taking a few years and going back to get a cs degree, then that’s probably the better option. As a cs grad you’ll have access to internships and new-grad positions, as well as having a shiny cs degree. For those who don’t want to spend years going back to school and learning all the theory behind computer science then the boot camp route is still a viable option in 2024, but it won’t be easy.

For those, who have decided that the boot camp route is where you want to go then here’s my review on LearningFuze experience. I have to preface this that no matter what path you take self-taught, boot camp or cs degree it will not be easy and you have to work hard. I think that some people especially during peak covid times thought that the boot camp was a quick and easy route into tech and its just not true anymore. LearningFuze does a great job at giving you the resources and the support to get job ready but you still have to put in the work. Doing the minimum is not enough to land a job anymore.

The instructors at the school are fantastic. They all have extensive industry experience and possess a wealth of knowledge. It's evident that they genuinely care about teaching and are committed to ensuring their students succeed. I was taught by Brandon, who has since left LFZ, and Shawn while the main senior instructor, Robert, was on break. They are incredibly helpful and guide students without simply providing the answers. Even now, after graduating they are always willing to help with anything.

LearningFuze does such a great job during the program with help towards the students! In this 18 week program I have gained so many skills with the help of all the instructors and teaching assistants. Even post program, LearningFuze does a fantastic job... Read More with the job search and helping us get our LinkedIn profiles, resume, and GitHub profiles set up for perfection! They definitely do a good job of being there for us every step of the way and are on top of keeping us motivated. They also offer webinars for the job search and for new technologies that I found very helpful! If you are considering learning this curriculum at an accelerated pace, take a chance with LearningFuze.

One of the best things that came out of year 2020, that I will eternally be grateful for was taking the bold step of joining a coding boot camp, not just any coding boot camp but LearningFuze. It is an experience that I can only describe as the right... Read More mix of studious learning in an empathetic environment with a community committed to seeing you achieve your goals. I live on the other side of the world and not once was I left it out in any interaction, even though I was the only girl in my cohort. Let’s start with what LearningFuze is and is not. It’s not a place for hand-holding and cuddling. You’ve got to put in the work. If you’re looking for a place to grow with people who treat you like a human being because they understand just how tough the process can be on you, then, LearningFuze is the right place for you. It will not allow you live by copying and pasting other people’s work or have answers handed to you in every situation. You do learn by doing but you’re also giving practice challenges that test your abilities to problem solve and to keep learning within and outside the classroom, giving you the necessary nudge out of your comfort zone. The job search is very similar to the in-class training. You will be armed with skills and prepared for the job search but you still have to apply to the jobs and go through the interviews as you’ll come to realize that you’re in competition with quite a number of software developers too. The best part, all the learnings and skill training are things you need in the real world and remain relevant even after landing a job. However, with LearningFuze even the instructors can be a shoulder to cry on, ever positive, ever encouraging, they go above the call of duty as it is with all the LearningFuze staff I have encountered. All in all, if you’re asking for my recommendation for a boot camp, I’ll definitely recommend LearningFuze. It’s not for the faint-hearted but it will help you achieve your goals.

The LearningFuze team does an amazing job at giving you everything you need to enter the job market as a full-stack developer. Their curriculum teaches you in a way that not only teaches you core fundamentals, but also teaches you how to read, understand,... Read More and implement code on your own. After having gone through the program I am happy to be able to confidently call myself a full-stack dev. Would recommend it to anyone who is looking to learn how to code!

The full immersion bootcamp at LearningFuze is a fantastic option for people who want to start a career in web development. The course is fast-paced and challenging, but if you work hard and apply yourself, your coding skills will develop quickly. My... Read More instructors were very knowledgeable and passionate about coding. They always approached class with an enthusiastic attitude, and it was evident that they wanted to see their students succeed. LearningFuze also offers in-depth career services with an incredible staff that help you prepare for interviews, create a well-rounded portfolio, polish your LinkedIn page, and much more. Overall, I had an amazing experience at LearningFuze, and I still can't believe just how much I've learned over the past few months. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone interested in becoming a web developer.

I want to start off by saying that all of the staff at LearningFuze is amazing. Something I really liked about LearningFuze from the very beginning was that they offer many resources even before the start of the program. I first attended their info session... Read More to learn more and was encouraged to sign up for the 2-week prep course (both free). The 2 week-prep course really gave me an insight into how the program would be structured and after its completion, there was no doubt in my mind about attending the full-time web development course. The instructors Cody and Tim were always incredibly helpful and made the learning process even more fun. In addition, LearningFuze really helps you prepare for the job market through mock interviews and resume building.

Learning Fuze is very thorough in their curriculum, they provide you with all the tools you will need to be a Full Stack Web Developer. The instructors are there to help you every step of the way and there are provided TA's after hours to help out! Learning... Read More Fuze has taught me not only the syntax and concepts of JavaScript, but also how to think like a programmer - problem solving for solutions. Towards the end of the cohort, the staff at LFZ help out tremendously to prepare you to be job ready. They help you build a resume and then put you through mock interviews to prepare you for the job market. I would recommend Learning Fuze to anyone that is interested in a programming career in general.

After a few months of the self taught route, I decided I was ready to jump into a full stack immersive program, and found LearningFuze. I was not disappointed. They really care about each and every student that goes through the program. Coming off a traditional... Read More education in university, I never felt that I had a voice or any type of one on one connection with my instructors. At LearningFuze, you really get that one on one time when you are struggling through a new topic. From the Jr. side instructors to senior side and the career services team, you are mentored along the entire way, and given the right tools to be successful in the future. I couldn't have asked for a better group of mentors, without them I wouldn't be where I'm at now. Truly an amazing program, creating some great programmers.

This review has been a very long time coming. Before I enrolled, I went to info sessions for three other popular bootcamps in the area. The staff at LearningFuze was what made me come back to try out their free prep class, and then ultimately enroll in... Read More the full-time immersion program. I never worried whether I would have access to an instructor for help. In fact, they reminded us over and over all throughout the program to ask as many questions as possible because it was going to be a LOT of new information all at once. I always felt supported, and that support carried into the career services part of the program as well. My only regret was that I didn't fully take advantage of what was available to me after the program ended, but even though I never finished my requirement, about 6 months after graduation, the director and career services manager reached out to me for a check-in and provided me with an opportunity to get back on track. (I was really struggling to stay focused during the first half of 2020.) And honestly, that made all the difference. I highly, highly recommend if you're looking for an environment where the instructors and staff actually care about their students, but you also need to put in the work! As for the curriculum, I think that it's changed a bit since I've been there, so I do feel they try to stay up to date with relevant technologies while also making sure you know fundamentals.

After about a year and a half of self study, I decided to take the dive and try and apply to a bootcamp to jumpstart my career into the world of web development. I researched for days on end to find a school, both local to my area and even out of state,... Read More that I felt would take a genuine interest in helping me grow as an individual and guide me on the path to a new career. Although my time in the accelerated web development program was incredibly challenging, I have no doubt that I made the correct decision in choosing LearningFuze. The instructors are heavily invested in your development and are always available for questions and clarification on the topics we cover, and TA's are available after class hours, if you need of any sort of additional help. They also provide a lot of information and tips to prepare you for the job search , and even after you complete the program, you don't feel like you are on your own, as the instructors and staff are always willing to help you out. If you put in the work, LearningFuze has all of the resources to help you succeed and attain your goals!