Suncoast Developers Guild

I'm a former firefighter turned small business owner that had zero tech experience before SDG. I first learned about SDG while searching for coding schools in Florida. They were offering a test drive class at the time so I decided that would be a good... Read More place to start and see if coding was for me. Well, that class left me wanting more and I fell in love with the staff so I knew I would be attending their academy.
The academy is tough. I commuted to school every day which made the long hours even longer. But it was worth it. Mark was my instructor and he was amazing. He could take all the technical jargon and turn it into English and then break down all the steps and pieces for us. The projects start off easy and get harder the further along you get in the course. By the end of the course, you can deploy an app or website from scratch. The academic part of the academy really pushed me out of my comfort zone and I am so grateful. After my graduation the pandemic caused the world to go into shutdown but I was able to take on freelance projects successfully because of the skills I learned from SDG.
There is also a soft skills/career prep section in this academy. I came into this with a lot of soft skills so that information wasn't new to me but I could see how valuable it was to some of the younger dev students that haven't had as much work experience.
The career prep is focused on this industry and for the Tampa area. That was so valuable to me. I haven't been in the area long so I didn't have a network for the job search. Well with SDG you get to use their network and they have made great connections all over The Greater Tampa Bay. This network was key in helping me find my job.
During the career prep, they help you with your resume, LinkedIn, interview prep both the conversational part and the technical interview.
You get tons of help and support after graduation in finding a job. I was amazed at how SDG lived up to its promise to help you in this area.
I'm now working for my dream company doing my dream job. I am still pinching myself how everything worked out. I'm not going to lie it is hard but it is worth it because it is life-changing.

I enrolled in SDG with a background in healthcare billing and almost no programming experience. I was always hesitant about pulling the trigger on a bootcamp before; even though I loved tech and everything related to it for some reason I just thought... Read More that I wouldn’t be able to make it professionally in this fast paced industry. Around the time of my 29th birthday I stopped wondering what would be possible and I decided take action and just go for it. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.

Firstly, understand that Suncoast Developers Guild is more than just a Code Bootcamp. As the name implies, it is a GUILD; an association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal. That common goal is turning you into a full-stack developer in 12 weeks and there are none better suited to take on that task than the staff at SDG. I couldn’t have asked for a more knowledgable, friendly and supportive group of people to to help me attain my goals and that extends to my classmates as well. You form bonds in this course, you make connections with people all struggling to kickstart their careers and learn new technologies.

And struggle you will! Don’t be fooled by the relatively short duration of the course. You are getting a top notch education which will require to really focus and work hard to grasp all of the material they throw your way, fortunately the staff are excellent and always there to help with anything that you need, and the collaborative learning environment really helps you get over some of those hurdles you’re bound to encounter.

On top of all of that the career support was phenomenal. I never had a LinkedIn profile before but SDG taught me how to market myself as a professional developer and gave me the skills I needed to network and land myself a role as a web developer. Now, I have my dream job working in an industry that I love which was previously inconceivable to me. I still can’t believe how much my life has changed in such a short period of time.

In summary, if you’ve been thinking about getting into tech and were on the fence like me, don’t be. I promise the grass is greener on this side. Suncoast Developers Guild is the best code school in the Tampa Bay Area and is more than worth the price of admission.

I moved to the St. Pete/Tampa area from Cleveland, Ohio with intentions to go to some sort of bootcamp and I am glad I decided on SDG. I came here knowing no one and no real career path, connections, or deep knowledge in web development. From the very... Read More first time meeting the staff here to any time after post graduation SDG staff is there to help, make you laugh, and continue to teach.

This place truly creates a family like bond in 12 weeks. The training i received completely changed my life. Ive met life long friends, entered the career field where i feel like no day is spent just working. Mark (Core Instructor )and Jason(CEO / senior developer) are remarkable people who are insanely knowledgable developers. These two can tech you things you never thought possible while explaining them in ways to help you understand being new to the industry.

Katherine the campus director is the sweetest person who will talk to you about anything while also being a strong developer. She is your go to person with any issue or concerns. Her caring personality shines when you finish the program you start your job search and Katherine is working just as hard as you to land you that first job.

I cant recommend this school enough if you live near the area. It's truly life changing if you put in the time and effort.

I heard about Suncoast Developers Guild from a friend of mine who has been a developer in the area for years. I was working a robot-zombie job and I desperately wanted out of it. I started looking into their program, and their job placement percentage,... Read More and what I would need to do to be good as a developer. I had taken one summer course in C++ when I was a teenager, and nothing since.

Once I was accepted, I threw myself into the pre-work, because I wanted to be very good at this and I felt like I was starting out behind. I can't express how much fun I had in this program. I went from not being quite sure what html tags were to, 12 weeks later, demonstrating a full-stack app I made exactly to my specifications to local developers. I learned HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, .Net, C#, SQL as well as how to work with Powershell and Github. The head instructor, Mark, jokes that this program is "drinking from a fire hose" and he's not wrong. It's a lot.

I had a great time working through this curriculum but what I loved was the people I got to work with. My cohort was 11 people, which is about the average size. I think we did a very good job of keeping each other on track, working together, and working through the curriculum together. The staff is, simply put, amazing. The instructors are focused and brilliant, and ready to help even if your problem isn't in their wheelhouse. Katherine is the Campus Director, and she is a unicorn. She was a great resource, in addition to Katherine just being fantastic to talk with.

I have happily recommended this program to everyone who has asked me about it since I started and I plan to keep recommending it.

My three months at Suncoast Developers Guild changed my life. Not only did it teach me the skills i needed to take the first step into a career in web development, but also taught me to enjoy self-discipline. I struggled to finish projects, and i had... Read More a huge procrastination habit. Suncoast fed me a constant barrage of projects and taught me to never let perfect be the enemy of done. Rest assured the content of this curriculum is modern, and even cuttinng-edge, but what really matters is the way the staff fosters personal growth. The course may be difficult but if you learn to love the challenge then they will take you exactly where you need to go.

I've been a knowledge seeker my whole life. I thought if I got two Bachelor degrees from a prestigious state school (FSU) that I would be able to land my dream career job no problem. Fast forward a couple of months and I am working two part-time jobs... Read More and still not able to pay my bills, while also not really working toward a stable career job. I heard about SDG at a Code for Tampa Bay Meetup. Having little experience writing code, I was apprehensive that I wasn't going to be able to manage the course load. SDG provided a very supportive and well-structured environment for me to be able to jump-start my software development career. I am finally on the path towards a quality life and happiness in my career and I can't thank the amazing staff at SDG enough.

Phenomenal staff. Phenomenal curriculum. Even today the job support continues to be a major help as I continue my path in tech. Thanks to SDG I have had two truly amazing opportunities to work for some amazing local companies. SDG also has a robust and... Read More caring community that helps support each cohurt during and after. I am at a lost for words at how much my path in life has been changed thanks to all of the people at SDG. Prior to SDG I had been working in a super high stress industry that did not have room for career advancement and most people burned out within two years. I knew I couldn't stay there and I knew for years that I wanted to go back to working in the tech field. SDG gave me such a robust education that it made it easier for me to officially switch careers.

If you're thinking about going here or you're looking for a top-notch bootcamp, THIS IS THE ONE 💯 1,000% 💯.

What sets Suncoast Developers Guild Academy apart from other code camps is the program's willingness and ability to adapt to each cohort's learning style and pace. I found this particularly helpful in moments of struggle, and I know my classmates did... Read More as well. You are only as advanced as your most behind peer.

We made an effort to keep each other afloat during a very intense, fast-paced learning environment. The faculty care--really care--about the well-being and future of their students. You can see this as far up as the top with the school's president, Toni Warren, to each member of their community. When we say, SDG Family, we mean it. I felt like a member of the family before I enrolled because that's the vibe.

You will often find alumni working remotely from the campus, and they are generous to help if you're stuck on a concept or a code line in your project. What's more, people are smart but remain humble and humorous. The projects are unique, challenging and engaging. Mark Dewey, the main instructor, is nominated for the best web developer in Tampa Bay 2019 because he's that good.

Katherine Trammell works all hours to get you employed. Fridays are dedicated to job skills, networking, and setting yourself up for success. Plus, Friday's are half-days arranged for afternoon socials.

SDG was a great experience. An experience that keeps going long after one receives her certificate as a full-stack web developer.

Suncoast Developers Guild has a positive environment, a diversity cohort, an incredible staff, and attentive teachers. The Full-Stack web development program was a wonderful experience with successful results. However, it was not easy. You should study... Read More and do the pre-work as much as possible before the program begins. Every day you will be challenged with warm-ups and homework and will work nights and weekends if you want to get effective results. If you follow the instructions of the Suncoast Developers Guild staff, you will have a high probability of entering the world of development.​

Great experience with great results. However, it isn't easy. Far from it!. Study and do as much pre-work as possible before the course begins. You'll be working nights and weekends in addition to the program if you want to be effective. You'll have to... Read More dedicate your life to this so be sure to be sure. Get ready to learn at a blinding pace and be challenged. If you follow the SDG team's instructions you will have a high probability of entering the world of development. This program is 100% recommended if you are 100% dedicated.