Skill Distillery

Skill Distillery set the bar for what to expect in any course moving forward. Still amazed at all the material that was not only covered but retained in this 16 week course. This course took individuals (some with absolute zero coding background) and... Read More produced competent developers with instructional overview of: Java Fundamentals JDBC, JSPs, JPA MySQL SpringBoot Angular/Typescript HTML/CSS ...and much more 1. The staff was ALWAYS available to assist and provide guidance. Additionally they are all passionate about teaching and making sure the students truly understand which made learning that much easier 2. The level documentation and reference material given is outstanding, haven't taken a course that even comes close. 3. The projects/homework (while challenging) really helped solidify concepts learned. 4. The additional tool knowledge such as git/gitHub, CLI, Eclipse/Spring IDE was great as it provides a full tool kit for someone to be able to take and be self sufficient. 5. The staff does an amazing job with preparing students for life after the course. This include resume and LinkedIn prep as well as providing mock code interviews for students to begin to feel more comfortable with the new knowledge they have. If you are wanting a quick and easy path, this is not for you. This course required dedication and personal accountability, but if you can do that, the end will more than justify the means and pay huge dividends.

As someone who had taken programming courses in college, I wasn't sure what to expect from Skill Distillery. But I can honestly say that I learned more in the bootcamp than I did in my college courses. The TAs and instructors were all incredibly knowledgeable... Read More and were able to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. So honestly I can't speak highly enough of the Instructors and TAs. They were always very welcoming and approachable. They always made it clear that they wanted us to ask questions and seek help whenever we needed it, which made for a very supportive learning environment. The curriculum was comprehensive and covered all the relevant topics we needed to become proficient in Java full-stack development and although the coursework was challenging, the instructors were always available to provide guidance and feedback when needed. Overall, I would highly recommend Skill Distillery to anyone looking to develop their skills in programming. The TAs and instructors were fantastic, the curriculum was comprehensive, and the learning environment was very supportive and engaging.

For a person with absolutely no coding experience I have to say I am impressed with not only myself but the Skill Distillery team for helping me advance into my new career path. They made the bootcamp journey worth all of the struggle worth it. All of... Read More the staff from teachers to TA's are extremely passionate about what they do and truly care about each individual in the cohort. As for the knowledge I gained in the 16 week Java Full-Stack bootcamp, I believe that everyone in the cohort was set up for success from day one. We were given labs, pair-programming experience, a few quizzes, and projects to aid our knowledge in-take. I would take the course again if I could, even though I still have access to the material because the instruction team was so amazing and made learning programming challenging and fun!

As the 5th family member to graduate from Skill Distillery in the last 5 years I can confidently say (5x) Skill Distillery will change your life and will put you on a direct path to a successful future. The amount of resources, support, and knowledge... Read More provided during my time as a student was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. If you’re wanting to make a career change, Skill Distillery will not disappoint.

This course is challenging and very worth the effort. If you're the kind of person that picks your education for the challenge and quality of the curriculum, Skill Distillery is the right choice. After reviewing many bootcamps, I chose Skill Distillery... Read More because of it's foundation in Java (a more challenging language than JavaScript), focus on back end development (I wanted to make things work more than I wanted to make a webpage look pretty), and its reputation for being a challenging course. It is definitely challenging. It's a firehose of information and can leave you feeling overwhelmed at times. Even so, as someone who had no background in programming, I was able to complete the course and passed all the assignments. The instructors welcome questions and are always ready to help. There are TA hours on Saturdays to help with the weekend projects. The days last about 10 hours with a one hour break for lunch. There are 10 minute breaks every few hours. The weekend projects can last anywhere from 4 - 20 hours, depending on how much you're putting into the project, the complexity of that week's project, and how many errant semi-colons or misspellings you might have made. ;-) After the course, the instructors and staff still check in with you to help you brush up your LinkedIn profile, create a resume, coach on interviews, and give mock interviews.  The course curriculum sets you up with experience for some of the most popular and in-demand languages and frameworks that large companies are looking for in their job descriptions. It is difficult to land your first job in software development. The staff helps and offers assistance to keep you motivated during that process after the formal course is over.  If you're looking for a great programming foundation and have the willingness to put in a lot of hours, this course is highly worth it.

Skill Distillery gave a strong base and that extra push I needed to take my skills to the next level. I had a basic understanding of programming concepts and they helped me see the big picture from the bottom up (full stack!). Instructors were very knowledgeable,... Read More personable, and helpful The curriculum was well structured and thought out, helping those of us who had a slight background as well as those brand new to programming. After being out for a couple years I think it is one of the best time/money investments I have ever made. Highly recommended for those seeking to become software devs coming from other unrelated fields.

I attended SD back in 2020. I feel I got a thorough full stack education that prepared me well for my first software dev role. Amongst other things I learned, Java, Javascript, and SQL are so in demand on the market right now. The teachers are excellent... Read More and a great resource. SD helped me to get a great job and I couldn't thank them enough for that!

Pros: - Finance options for tuition assistance - In-depth, extensive instructor knowledge of Java - OOP fundamentals focused - Perfect blend of lectures and traditional classroom learning verses hands on coding and design - Java OCP exam preparation and... Read More practice - Data Structures and foundational programming knowledge learned - Agile, Pair Programming, and Test Driven Development practices learned Cons: - Not as much post graduation job support as some other boot camp programs

I graduated from Skill Distillery's 16-week Full-Stack Development with Java (fully remote) boot camp in July of 2022. The course was 1000% worth the time and financial investment. Each of the instructors demonstrated deep knowledge of the subject matter,... Read More be that Java, SQL, Java Script, or Angular. Each student question was met with patience and total competence. The materials were well-structured and detailed. The time commitment was high, although I managed to keep most of my Sundays free for some R&R.

Like many others attending coding bootcamps I was tired of my previous career and was looking for a rewarding change of pace. After doing a lot of research into bootcamps I decided to go with Skill Distillery. I was lucky to be able to use my GI benefits... Read More and take advantage of the VetTec program that covered my tuition to SD. From my initial screening phone call to post-graduation the support from the staff and other alum was outstanding. The course is difficult, and you will get out of it what you put into it. Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions, the staff is always happy to answer questions. Post graduation the instructors will still provide support with mock interviews, setting up a resume, tweaking LinkedIn pages, and providing any advice towards the job search. The alum channel is active and there to provide referrals and advice to fresh graduates. I was able to land multiple offers 2 months after graduation and the skills I learned at Skill Distillery set me up well as a Jr. dev. I would recommend SD to anyone looking to get into the world of programming.