We Can Code IT

Like many others that enroll in this program, I came from a degree completely unrelated to computer science. The instructors at the boot camp do a great job of ramping you up to be able to develop functional programs. I came in with no experience in development,... Read More and I left with the confidence that I would be able to contribute effectively in the Cleveland IT workforce.

The only downside to this program is that there is not a comprehensive SQL curriculum. Many companies look for SQL database design and SQL query knowledge. There is a way to teach yourself the basics that the program providies, but I believe that SQL should be taught by the instructors as well.

I attended WCCI - Columbus Campus, i was in Java full time Cohort

I'm glad i made a choice to join WCCI, it was a great experience and the best decision i have ever made. The instructors were awesome they made sure they answer every single question and... Read More move on when everybody is on the same page, Staff members were very professional, they provided us with every single resources they could get, my favourite was having Speakers (people who had been on the tech industry for a long time talking about their experience and gave advice on how we could catch up in the industry and they would answer all of our questions we had), Career services was great not only to make sure everybody is getting ready for interviews but also connecting with the employers and recruiters coming to talk to us and we had an opportunity to showcase what we have achieved and how potential we were in the industry. Im glad i made this decision i had my first offer exactly one week after graduation, thanks WCCI for making this possible.

You probably came here looking for reasons to go so I will write to you:

If you don't have any experience at all int programming I would highly suggest not signing up for WCCI. Unless you're a genius and get things easily you won't last. We had nearly... Read More 10 people drop out of our class. I understand that WCCI is marketed to teach people with little to no experience but having schemas or just something to go off of while you are learning will help you get the most out of this program.

If you have a very busy life with kids, jobs, or anything else I would also highly suggest you not signing up for this program. It takes a lot of time and it doesn't stop. You have projects over the weekend and they can be a challenge. This was probably a factor of why people dropped out as well.

You might be thinking well there is a money-back-guarantee and I did very well on their online assessment. Everyone does well on the online assessment and no one will ever get their money back from that guarantee. Don't let those be factors in your decision.

You might also be thinking well there are a lot of stories about students succeeding after the Bootcamp. Everyone that did well in my class had a background in computers or was intelligent. On their website, they have people who succeeded but if you look at their LinkedIn accounts they have a bachelor's in computer science or did very well in other areas. Take it as you will but I am writing this so you make the best decision for you.

I just did not like my experience here for a lot of reasons:

The classroom is awful. If you like hearing a thumping bass from 11-4 brought to you by the clothing store below the classroom well signup. Cords are everything. The projector is in the worst place and you can't see it.

The teachers: one teacher had no idea how to program and failed to explain correctly HTML and CSS. The teacher didn't even like coding but was hired to teach it? Just detrimental to people who knew nothing about coding and was going off what she said. The teacher never knew the answer to anything and would send you references to stuff that didn't even make sense to what i was asking.

The other teacher I can describe in two situations one is when I asked a question and he said "Wow I can't believe you just asked that" and the other is the motto of RTFM. Which is read the "fine" manual. Great programmer but I would never consciously choose him as my teacher.

There is lots of little things: all the staff being late, the submit form for our projects would never be up on time, the Curriculum repo is disorganized, I was expected to see the campus director four times and only saw her one of those times, I got 100% on assignments where I knew the code wasn't perfect (i wish the teachers looked over my projects and said where I did good or where I did bad), we would have days where nothing goes on and we would just sit there on online tutorials. One class, the teacher got up in front of us and showed us https://www.w3schools.com/ on the overhead and said read the documentation. That was the whole day and that happened more than once.

If I'm going to teach myself anyway why pay someone who is just going to say read the manual to me anyway and look down on me for not knowing how to program?

I learned a lot, there were some great parts and great people like Cynthia and Lauren and some Speakers that came in and the students were awesome and taught me more than teachers did but, in my opinion, this wasn't worth the money and quitting my job.

Hopefully, I helped you!

I knew I needed a new career path and wasn't sure the route to take to get there. After attending an information session for We Can Code IT, I knew I had to attend to get the skills I needed for a career I could be passionate about.

The most helpful part... Read More of the whole process is the staff at We Can Code IT. From the CEO to the office staff to the instructors, everybody is there to assist you in getting the most for your time and money.

The instructors were especially amazing. They are all from very different backgrounds, and through their combined experience, experiences, positive attitude, and dedication to making certain that each student gets what they need to be successful.

Also be sure to schedule time with Career Services to make the most of your opportunities. The Career Services team has all the tools to give you the confidence it takes to successfully navigate the post-boot-camp world of job hunting.

I recently received my first offer that I gladly accepted exactly one month out of the boot camp, and I could not be more satisfied with the results of the whole experience.

I was very happy with program. By going all in on everything I was taught at We Can {Code} It I was able to get a great job just over one week after graduation. The program provides a great foundation for the understanding of full-stack software development... Read More and provides the skills to locate needed information for a given situation. That being said, and this will be true for the rest of your career in tech, it's up to you to be enthusiastic about technology and dive as deep as you possibly can into the material because you will never stop learning in this field. This program is the beginning of your career in tech. I utilized the skills and techniques learned from career services to land my first job in software, and I do not have a a 4 year degree

PROS
Intelligent and caring staff
Great location- RTA transit to StartMart in tower city is convenient. StartMart itself is a cool place to work in with lots of features.
Team-oriented classroom
Curriculum covered the basics- enough to get me a job

CONS
Large... Read More gaps between student's abilities- In my cohort they accepted a lot of people who needed more time to learn, so they changed the pace to slower for them. Which isn't what I was looking for.
I couldn't get a job with any of their employer partners

I had little to no experience in programming when starting at We Can Code It (WCCI) which was scary for me. My instructor did a wonderful job at taking me, a beginner, to the place I needed to be to land my first job. At WCCI, you will learn how to code,... Read More but you will also lack the understanding of basic computer science terminology/methodology that you would have gotten in a four-year degree. To me, this is understandable, you cannot expect a 12 or 16- week bootcamp to cover everything that a college would have prepared you for. In saying that though, am I happy I attended WCCI? Yes, I truly am! Do I still have a lot to learn? Of course I do! My one piece of advice for someone wanting to attend this bootcamp or a similar one, it is a lot of what you put in to it. You need to ask questions, read the book, practice problems, prepare for interviews, etc. You cannot just go to class, come home and expect to succeed.

We Can {Code} IT has a very solid program that provides both the skills and knowledge to start working as a developer along with the assistance in searching for a position.

They don’t just teach how to program but also how to find answers and solve problems.... Read More The weekly projects reinforced what was taught. Often when the project was assigned it would seem very difficult but it would always prove that I was learning. The final three week project taught time management and team work skills.

The career search assistance was just as valuable. This went beyond assistance with resumes, LinkedIn and interview skills but confidence building and self awareness.

The instructors and staff want you to succeed and are available for assistance to even outside of normal hours and after graduation.

If you are disabled or a minority or part of an underserved population do not I repeat attend this class. I am a disabled veteran and was humiliated by an instructor and when I complained I was expelled from the program. I was also told by the President... Read More of the school that because I received public funding I was not their customer "Ohio Means Jobs is our customer"

That was entirely out of line. Ohio Means Jobs told me that I should be afforded the same respect and dignity as someone who paid using their own funds

I was expelled and given no due process. If they are willing to treat a disabled veteran ( The President of the School also commented ..."My husband is a veteran..so what.")

I have filed over a dozen complaints regarding this matter and will provide copies of emails and all documentation to any prospective student. I'm a former investigative reporter in Cleveland and worked for a major tv news station here and I have requested volumes of public records regarding this program and will also share that info. Please keep in mind at the time I was expelled I had a GRADE AVERAGE OF 99 PERCENT. Black students especially contact me before going anywhere near this place. RichardJones5@me.com

I've always had a love for technology, but had very little exposure to coding, or people working in the development field growing up. In We Can Code IT, I found the perfect catalyst to dive right in, instead of just dabbling in my free time.

The success... Read More of the program in measured in no small part by the success of it’s students. So, you can rest assured that WCCI is invested in you learning the skills necessary to find a high quality job in the IT field.

I would not hesitate to recommend this program to anyone who wants to learn programming, and who doesn’t shy away from a challenge.