Skill Distillery

Overall, Skill Distillery is pretty tough. The pace is fast. It is not for the faint hearted. That being said, their instructors are Very experienced and knowledgeable. I did question it at times, but now have graduated and look back I think the course... Read More is definitely worth the time, money, and experience. A lot of the other bootcamps are probably good in their own ways, but I'm willing to bet that this is a stronger foundation that will set you up with the ability to take on new challenges (in any language or framework). The only week point of the program is their exposure which I know that they are actively making headway to grow their exposure to the community.

At the end of day, it's going to be what you put into it..ie, your efforts. The instructors and staff are very genuine and truly want to see you succeed. If you think about it, their students are their product and from what I do know, most developers take pride in what they produce.

Skill Distillery is a very comprehensive and well rounded course. I feel confident in the skills I have gained and their ability to help me transition careers. It's a heavy workload but work every second. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they... Read More want you to succeed but you do have to put in the work.

Skill Distillery is a great bootcamp. I can't say enough good things about the material, the instructors, the assistant instructors, etc. The course as a whole is A LOT of work and is probably the HARDEST bootcamp around, but the resources and material... Read More provided, along with the excellent instructors and team as a whole, along with a strong personal work-ethic and commitment, make it totally doable. I'd highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a career as a developer.

Skill Distillery is easily one of the best decisions I ever made.
If your goal is to become a software engineer, this is the place for you.

I attended SD two years ago and got a job offer on the Monday before graduation. The course is rigorous and the... Read More content is relevant and that's what separates this bootcamp from the rest of the pack.

The Java/Javascript full stack course opens doors to server and/or client development while most others leave you with only a subset of web development skills (e.g. Ruby on Rails). Employers want the skills that SD offers and that makes it the clear choice.

The program can be challenging as it covers a lot of topics at a quick pace, but with a combination of staff support, independent study, and personal drive, the course provides an exceptional foundation that enables its students to succeed in the software... Read More programming workforce. Their approach to education is multi-faceted, giving us the technical skills required, but also experiences in pair programming and general collaboration which provide practice with improving soft skills. The amount of support we've received from staff is unmatched in my experience and they truly care about each student as an individual - before, during, and after the program.

Pros: Great interaction with instructors and Tas. Small class size. Pair programming from week one. Always somebody available to ask questions. Cons: Expensive tuition (does not include a Mac book Pro). Four months (full semester) without a paycheck.... Read More Fast pace. Requires full attention 6 days a week, no personal time.

This was a very worthwhile experience. I'm coming from a very different field, and I needed a school that has strong connections to local businesses. I also wanted in-person instruction from instructors with experience in the field. This school far exceeded... Read More my expectations, and I feel well prepared to start a new career in a different field. The instructors are prepared to personalize instruction where needed, and they do a great job of breaking down complex topics for people unfamiliar with the content. The graduates also find work pretty quickly after completion, and the school is a big help with job search assistance.The entire staff is very open to student feedback, and I felt that they were very responsive. I'm very glad I came to this school. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to train or retrain for a new career.

There are a lot of bootcamps out there but Skill Distillery is special. The small class size, and the rigourous selection of instructors from a cultural stand point make this place shine. You can really tell the instructors care and consider the individual... Read More strengths and weaknesses of every student. Behind the scenes, they are constantly strategizing your individual development.

The hard skills they teach, you will learn, will prepare you to enter the workforce as a Junior Level / Entry Level / Associate programmer. During the program you are introduced to the concept of pair programming, which will grow your soft skills. Your success, personal growth rate, etc. will be closely linked to how well you can work with others, and how you respond to feedback. But the good news is, if you get accepted, you already have those skills!

If you are concerned about not having a CS degree, rest assured that you will be qualified for the jobs. The challenge will be that you need to demonstrate knowledge and skills during the interview process substantially more than a CS grad.

Overall, highly recommend A+ program. Attending Skill Distillery has been one of the best decisions I have made for my personal growth and development. I am stronger problem solver, with a lot more tools, and a lot more jobs available. I am graduating today and I am already experiencing a rush of interest from recruiters on LinkedIn and other jobs boards.

Skill Distillery was one of the most challenging and over the top schools I have ever been to. Coming from a non coding background I believe what I have learned at this school has given me enough that I can succeed in this field of work. The Instructors... Read More here are very informative and down to earth they will help you whenever you need it but at the same time push you to the extreme to get you reading and breathing code. I will say this if you are not serious, can't handle pressure, and don't like failing this is probably not for you. Through this course you will come to understand that in coding you will have a lot of pressure, you will be failing a lot of code, and you will be playing catchup most of the program. But when everything finally connects you will be grateful for what this program has prepared you. You will be surprised at how much you know, and you will not regret it.

Skill Distillery was by far the best decision I have ever made in regards to my career. Before applying to Skill Distillery I was working in a call center for tech support. I felt like my life was going no where and so I decided to look for alternatives.... Read More I had done a small amount of HTML and CSS in college, and remembered enjoying it so I looked into courses about web design. After looking around I discovered Skill Distillery, emailed them, and had a response within the hour. After a lot of consideration and many hours spent researching, I decided to go for it.

Changing careers at the age of 29 can be a very scary decision, however, I quickly fell in love with coding and completed all of the pre-work, plus more before classes began. The actual class was amazing, all of the teachers were the best, most helpful, and caring teachers I have ever had, the course work was challenging, but very rewarding, and many of the people I met in the class are still my friends. They recently revamped their curriculum to include more job support, and introduce the students to many potential employers. I even had a job offer a week before the class ended.

Skill Distillery is not easy, in fact, it is probably the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, but the end result is immensely gratifying. If you put in the time, and really want this, then Skill Distillery can be one of the best decisions you ever make. I highly suggest this boot camp if you are looking to change careers to something that pays better, and is more rewarding than your current job.