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Launched in 2013, OpenClassrooms was founded by Mathieu Nebra and Pierre Dubuc, who started the company based on the belief that education has no borders and should be accessible to everyone. Today, OpenClassrooms continues to follow this philosophy.... Read More
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Courses
Android Developer
Front-End Developer
Full-Stack Developer
iOS Developer
Product Manager
Ruby Developer
UX Designer
OpenClassrooms Reviews
Average Ratings (All Programs)
Anonymous
Student | Graduated: 20173/18/2018
Course
Front-End Developer
"Amazing experience at learning to code at OpenClassrooms"
This school is very amazing and helps a lot learning new skills in programming, computer science and other fields. I recommend it to everyone because you will help a dedicated mentor who will help you at every project you are still. The courses are up-to-date... Read More
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Bonvin Amir
Graduated: 20182/17/2018
Course
Full-Stack Developer
"Wonderful"
I had to quit school because of financial purposes and thanks to OpenClassrooms I now have the opportunity to attend a school that fits me and my spare time!
Anonymous
Developer | Graduated: 20162/15/2018
Course
Front-End Developer
"Gives you practical experience with personal guidance"
What attracted me to Open Classrooms was the fact that the course was project-oriented. Since I was trying to change careers, I figured this would allow me to build up a portfolio that I could use to find a job once the course was completed. The projects... Read More
In addition to the courses, the weekly video chats with a mentor were very helpful. There were times throughout the course where I got stuck but the fact that I was able to ask questions and get immediate responses made things easier and gave me a boost of confidence each time I was faced with a task that I wasn't sure I would be able to complete.
Anonymous
Graduated: 20182/15/2018
Course
Front-End Developer
"Personalised Learning"
Great Mentor helps me learning coding easily explaining each and every minor details about the language..
Openclasrooms is far more better than going to traditional university wasting 4 years and thousands of dollars in debt.
I would recommend openclasrooms... Read More
Christopher Nowak
Front end developer junior | Graduated: 20172/15/2018
Course
Front-End Developer
"Valuable project based adventure with amazing people"
Pros:
+Project based,
+Evolutionary approach
+Mentoring with experienced developers
+Good price
+Simple organization
+Very valuable feedbacks after project presentations
+University degree
Cons:
-moderate community engagement
-webpage lacking on design and information... Read More
Anonymous
Student | Graduated: 20172/14/2018
Course
Front-End Developer
"Great school, be prepared to learn on your own"
I have been a student with OpenClassrooms for almost 7 months now. I am pursuing the Front End Development Bachelors degree program. OpenClassrooms curriculum is a great starting point. They take all the guesswork out of where to start in your studies... Read More
They do not hold your hand, which is good if you want to be a developer. I trucked along and made good progress when I first started but I realized their optional coursework was not enough to get through their projects. I had to branch out to other free courses available on other platforms like Udacity. Regarding OC's lessons, some are great! They are clear, updated, and reliable. I have come across some where the assignments aren't titled correctly (specifically one of the JavaScript courses. It was all about implementing JS into web projects, but was titled something strange like 'cat and mouse game'), course assignments have vague directions, and getting graded is frustrating. Other anonymous students grade your work and often fail you on something that is actually passing. The only answer OC has to this problem is "Let us know, we will let you do it again." It is more trouble than it is worth and I no longer complete them as they are optional and do not hinder your degree progress. Just be prepared to look elsewhere for more reliable practice.
You get one hour a week with a mentor. If you are looking to go at the program at a leisure pace that is great. If you are like me and you want to get the ball rolling in your progress, this can be an obstacle.
OpenClassrooms overall aesthetic feels outdated compared to the sleek interfaces provided by competing mentorship programs. It isn't very encouraging for someone studying Front End Development.
My mentor is friendly and obviously knows their stuff. I look forward to our sessions! OpenClassrooms staff overall is very welcoming and accomodating. Their response is quick if you have any questions. There is a social platform for students and staff to interact. However it seems students really have no incentive to post anything beyond out of the blue success stories and the occasional tech blog. All potential job offers that are posted are not an option for out of country students cause they are mostly based in France. It is easy to just neglect the feature altogether.
All in all my experience with OC has been a positive one with only a few minor bumps. I have learned A LOT through OC and that is very satisfying. They promise me if I put the work in I will be rewarded an actual degree...not a 'nanodegree' or 'certificate' and that is a huge for the amount you pay. There is always room for improvement, but ultimately I am glad I chose OC and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great starting point.
Tami McInnis
Photographer | Graduated: 20172/14/2018
Course
Front-End Developer
"Awesome way to learn at your own pace"
I joined Open Classrooms for the Front-End Web Developer BA program.
From the various schools I was looking at (both physical and online) I felt Open Classrooms best met my needs as someone who has already done post-secondary, is in a career, and looking... Read More
I absolutely love Open Classrooms and am sure that I made the right choice!
•The course content is very well laid out.
•The self paced learning is perfect for someone who wants to work at the same time.
•The staff are always happy to answers questions and make sure that you are happy.
•The mentorship program (with weekly meetings) is fantastic, and really helps for the things that you are stuck on and to get real world advice!
•The projects are fun and challenging, and build your portfolio.
•Add to that the job guarantee, many other features...especially the fact that it is an officially recognized BA program.
Since enrolling I have learned SO much and developing a passion for this industry more each day.
So excited to be a part of this program and for the new growth that each day brings!!!
Stephanie Zerpa
Graduated: 201711/8/2017
Course
Front-End Developer
"OpenClassrooms is changing my life."
When I first started my career with OpenClassrooms I was a bit scared; online education sometimes can feel like you are drowning alone in a big ocean but I am happy to say, as I started my learning, this fear dissapear.
The team at OC is extremely caring... Read More