Suncoast Developers Guild

Suncoast Developers Guild was an even more enlightening experience than I had even anticipated before attending. The staff was incredibly supportive and I felt guided and confident from day one of this expansive journey into learning a new skill. Between... Read More the excellent instructors, the fantastic curriculum and the many business connections I've made, the experience really is invaluable. I had had minor experience in coding before the program but was quickly in uncharted territory after the first week or two. From there it was an expedition into more complex and cutting-edge technologies that are standard for the industry. Through sleep-deprived nights, hours of staring at screens and stressful learning curves, the instructors and staff at SDG always made me feel like I had one-on-one support whenever I needed it and could always ask questions, which is key. The career support segments also helped especially prepare us for the particular job market that the tech industry inhabits. After completing the course, I can confidently say that this school gave me the confidence and knowledge to tackle complex back-end issues that are more integral to my current company and also gave me the tools and resources to learn even more on my own, thrive at new companies and have a lifelong support system. What more could one ask for?

If you are interested in a career in software development then SDG is great option, one that I would recommend to anyone. The course work is rigorous, the instructors are strong, and the environment is welcoming. I was attempting to self teach myself... Read More for 6 months prior to attending the program, but I kept hitting a wall that would hold me up for hours or days at a time, the greatest strength of a program like this is having a mentor to work through these issues with in a timely manner. I can honestly say that within the first 2 weeks of the program I had learned more than I had on my own in 6 months. All that said I feel like it's very important that you approach this course in the right way. It was large gamble for me to go 12 weeks without a paycheck, especially with a family at home, but I had an incredible support system at home that allowed me to pour all of my time and effort into the program, if your not prepared to put that level of effort into it, you may need to reevaluate your decision. Finally big shout out to Mark and Katherine... as a former teacher myself, I can tell you that Mark is one of the best instructors I have ever had or worked with, he works tirelessly to help his students and does a great job of presenting the course....Katherine made the campus feel like a home away from home, at first I treated the campus as a place for work and study only, but she went out of her way to the create a warm and friendly environment.

SDG was an amazing experience that prepared me extremely well for my first position as a developer. The staff has nothing but your best interests at heart, with enough patience to go around. Also, the diverse staff made you feel comfortable no matter... Read More what you were going through, be it code related or not. The actual curriculum was amazing. Deep diving into everything from the event loop to CSS and CSS frameworks. I had always been excited and interested to learn how to code. Even without coding experience prior to SDG, I came out feeling strong and confident in my abilities. The campus its self is very beautiful and in an amazing location. The friendships that I developed at SDG is something that will stay with me for life. Also, the sense of belonging and inviting into a huge community of developers from all spectrums is something that cannot be commended enough

I cannot recommend SDG highly enough. I entered into the program with a completely non-technical background, and I was floored by how much I learned in such a short period of time. I knew that I wanted to make a career change into web development. I was... Read More completing exercises and tutorials through Codecademy and FreeCodeCamp, but the progress was slow-going, and I wanted something to springboard me into the new career. I feel so lucky that I stumbled across SDG. I encourage anyone interested to go visit the campus. Talk to the staff. Reach out to alumni. Attend a meetup sponsored by SDG. If you're serious about the career change and you make the necessary sacrifices, you will absolutely achieve success through the program.

SDG provides the total package. You are taught by very talented developers and your curriculum is well thought out. The career support really sets SDG apart, though. My cohort had mock interviews with a local company. We toured a different company and got to meet developers on that team. We were strongly encouraged to attend local meetups and become part of the larger Tampa Bay tech community. SDG really molds you into a web development professional.

I feel so grateful to have attended the program throughout this career change.

I attended when this campus(Tampa Bay) was still called The Iron Yard. Don't worry, the same people are still there, plus they brought on more people, so needless to say, the school is doing well. They do a lot of events with the community, so the network... Read More is big and there is always traffic through the campus(so that students can bump into people).

That was for the people that like to network. This is the review people that just want the facts:
* Top notch instructors
* Lots of face time with instructors
* If you are done with your assignments for the day/week, you can ask for harder challenges

It took me 2 months to find my first development job, because I hate networking and just like working.

tldr: If you are looking up reviews for sdg, at least take the time and visit the campus.

I’ve been a Daycare administrator since I can remember. Always passionate about computers and looking for a career change, one of my best friends recommended me the Suncoast Developers Guild bootcamp to speed up the process of learning to code. I wasn’t... Read More even sure what that meant when I decided to start, lured by the lifestyle and promises a career in tech can offer.

I had to commute from Sarasota every day and I wasn’t sure if I was going to last the entire 12/Week process. I even had to apply for a credit (process they made super simple) to get onboard. Once I started, I felt in love with it. I found the strength and desire to wake up early and put long hours to learn about my new career. It is so much more than I thought. I found myself coding everywhere, even on weekends. Even now, I don’t want to stop.

Life at the code school is amazing. The instructors, Mark, Jason, Gavin, Toni and Katherine are all super diligent and motivated, plus the best teachers you could hope for. The facilities are great, it felt like home away from home. Plus, the camaraderie among your peers made it so we all built lifelong relationships with fellow career changers. And then there is the community which welcomes you with open arms and is always there to lend a helping hand. I spent long hours engaged in so many activities, building relationships and learning from the best tech talent the Tampa Bay area can offer.

I came onboard without having coded a single line before. By the end of it, I had mastered HTML5, CSS3 and two different JavaScript libraries in React and Vue. Also .Net Core as a backend framework. Fluent in JavaScript and C# and with a lot of tech tools under my belt they got me up and running and ready to find a job in the tech industry. Worth mentioning they also gave me lots of Career Support hours, making sure every big and small detail was ready, guaranteeing in me a successful job search.

I graduated almost two months ago, and I am happily working as a Software Developer for a company I could only dreamed of before. I did put a crazy amount of effort, but the guidande of the program itself made it happen, and fast. I am so grateful, all those days, all those promises...

Suncoast Developers Guild delivered!

From JavaScript to resume writing, the SDG does it all. During the 13-week course, I went from never having written a line of code to now being able to construct functional web applications. Every lecture is tailored to what the current class needs to... Read More focus on to become successful developers.

My experience was different than most as I commuted from New Tampa to St. Petersburg daily. I will recommend living closer to ensure success but it is possible as long as you are a very dedicated and disciplined student.

There are lectures every morning followed by several hours of lab time in the early afternoon. During the lab time, the instructors are available to answer questions. The instructors are always willing to point you in the right direction or give enough information for that 'AHA!' moment.

Not only are the fundamentals of web development taught at SDG but so are the soft skills. Every Friday is spent learning a new facet of marketing yourself as a developer, writing a resume, or taking a field trip to see a live development environment. Each student is given as much attention and assistance as they can handle.

Overall, attending SDG was one of the best life-choices that I have made and I encourage anyone who loves a fulfilling challenge to reach out.

-Matt

When I learned about Suncoast Developer's Guild I was a bit skeptical. They seemed like an unknown quantity without a lot of reviews. After attending their first demo day I learned about their high placement rates and had the opportunity to talk to students... Read More and the staff. I brought my wife and we were both very impressed. 40% of the class was already placed on demo day and the students had glowing reviews on what they had learned and were optimistic about their future. I decided to give them a shot and I'm very glad that I did not go with another code school here in Florida. One of the big advantages at SDG is that they teach C# .NET and Ruby on Rails which are both in serious demand here in Tampa.

The staff genuinely cares about your well-being and they teach work life balance. They encourage you to push yourself and it is a very rigorous education (I spend about 70 hours a week coding, some do more some do less) but they don't have hard deadlines so as long as you get the work done you are free to take some time away which is very important for your mental state. The instructors all have an immense amount of experience coding (between the three instructors they are getting close to 100 years combined) and they have tons of experience teaching at the Iron Yard (the staff is made up from former Iron Yard instructors who ran the most successful branch of that school). I am confident that I have a bright future in coding and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here (although it can be very stressful at times). I encourage anyone with a passion for coding to check out SDG, it is the best investment in my future that I have ever made.

I came to Suncoast Developers Guild without any coding experience, and very little knowledge of what was to come. In the beginning the work was easy, but that didn't last very long. The course work was definitely full of challenges, but the instructors,... Read More like Gavin, were always there to guide us through it.

The career support from Toni and Katherine was also instrumental in preparing everyone there for what comes after the program is over. If you enjoy being challenged and solving puzzles, I highly recommend talking to Suncoast Developers Guild about their program.

The team, the timing, the product, the experience--everything at the Suncoast Developer's Guild was spot on.

Toni, Jason, Gavin, Mark, and the team are undoubtedly the most creative, passionate, and agile team I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Simply... Read More walking into the Suncoast Developer's Guild gives the urgency to stay forever, and learn as much as you can from all of the other talented individuals that step into that building.

There is no better timing for a not-for-profit code school, the only one in Florida may I add, than now. The greater Tampa bay area has been in need of this type of program for a long time, and it has finally come to fruition.

I attended the academy in July-October and found it to be the most pivotal experience in my life. I am currently working at an amazing company, doing what I love everyday--building software. I would do it over again, and I recommend any one that is thinking about doing the program--do it, you won't regret it.