Code Institute

Really good course, it really does cover a lot. The only one thing I can suggest is perhaps adding a few more projects or mini projects to practice coding a bit more. Although I did learn a lot by watching tutorials and small course reinforce the knowledge.... Read More

Code Institute was a really good bootcamp that allowed me to gain the confidence in technology and coding in order to progress to becoming a software developer. The tech stack they use is very modern and up to date, and although I now use a different... Read More tech stack the fundamentals that they teach you in regards to programming such as differences between languages, familiarity with APIs, debugging and good code practices are invaluable for anyone looking for a career in software development. They also give solid advice on getting a career, and I was able to land a job after only a single interview! (although mileage will vary as I think I was lucky as well).

My experience in the Software Dev course was amazing! The support we have from the tutors and cohorts, meetings and interactions wiht colleagues, everything is well prepared to give to the student the best experience and preparation for the role. Thanks... Read More a lot!

I have just finished the course and I won't lie, as a full-time stay-at-home mom with no prior experience it was hard. But as well as achieving a Diploma as a full stack developer and 5 projects for my portfolio, I have access to their ever-growing community... Read More of students and alumni which is invaluable. The community constantly shares advice and support and all student are encouraged to share information which is such a great way to build confidence and work on your debugging skills. They have a dedicated careers team that holds regular webinars and provides information on everything from making the most of your LinkedIn page to interview prep. And they provide you with opportunities to build your CV while on the course, with regular Hackathons and Slack channel lead opportunities. I have yet to start applying for jobs as of yet as I have only finished the course and feel I would like to build my confidence with tech tests but no doubt I will get there.

My overall experience with CI bootcamp has been AMAZING!!! I completed my CI degree and started working just a week later. And, a year later, I am still at the same job. However, it's important to note that it wasn't handed to me on a silver platter -... Read More I had to work HARD for it. If you're considering joining CI bootcamp, be prepared to invest your time, effort, and patience into the program. As a single mom to a young child and already having a job when I started with CI, I had to reorganize my entire life, for a year, to make it work. It was not easy, and there were times when the concepts and technologies were completely new to me, and I doubted my abilities. However, I stayed motivated and sought guidance from my mentor, who gave me the push I needed to keep moving forward. This is what mentors are there for - to provide guidance and support when needed. Yes, there are rules and limitations on mentor time per project, but that's a reflection of real-world development scenarios where you constantly need to research, read documentation, and learn independently. The bootcamp prepares you for this by giving you a solid foundation and teaching you how to learn and adapt in a fast-paced industry. It's important to note that you won't know everything after completing the bootcamp, but you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to land a junior position and continue learning and growing in your career. One of the standout aspects of CI bootcamp is the unparalleled support system. The tutors, mentors, and fellow students on Slack are always ready to help and support each other. The career services team is outstanding, providing comprehensive support in preparing me for the job market through resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search strategies. Their guidance and resources were invaluable in helping me secure a coding job immediately after completing the bootcamp. I am incredibly grateful that I invested my time in CI bootcamp because of the exceptional support and guidance provided. They know what they're doing and will guide you, but you have to put in the actual work yourself. Overall, I highly recommend CI bootcamp to anyone considering a career in tech. You will get there, but you need to be willing to work for it.

I completed the 5P course in 2023 and have received my EQF level 5 certificate. I thought I'd give an honest review of the course. I personally didn't gel with the LMS learning style and did my best throughout (though that's a more personal take than... Read More anything else), but I felt like there was much more content-wise that could be done to bridge the gap for people without prior coding experience before getting into Javascript, Python/Django. I felt like some of the projects (from a zero background in code perspective) were equivalent to asking you to write a book with a list of words but not really going through the grammar. Maybe they could teach HOW to think and solve like a programmer in the course somewhere. Some of the content is quite old and requires updating as well, I found quite a few bugs and some content is recycled from previous versions of the course. For the price of this course it should be getting overhauled every 2 years at least to keep up with the industry. The mentorship is a bit misleading as there isn't anyone there to guide you through the course in that respect. You get 3 sessions with your 'mentor' per project and otherwise you need to look around for help/advice on slack or online. When I started they cut tutor support down drastically so that was a bit frustrating. They also cut mentor times down as well whilst I was on the course!! Saying that, my 3rd and final mentor was terrific. Helped out and gave good advice to pass these projects. Some individual tutors did go above and beyond on some occasions to help as well it must be said. I would be interested to know the actual completion rate of the course because I know dozens of other students share a similar view. You're also studying alongside many people who have degrees in or prior experience with computer science or coding, which I believe can make things a little unfair. The marking criteria for projects is quite vague, I had an odd mixture of Pass and Merit where on review I couldn't understand how or why they marked me the way they did. The job market is tougher now and I'm finding I can't really compete with the current university grads applying for the same roles. I was hoping to feel like a software developer by pp4/pp5 but even afterwards I still don't. I have found a role now, but only after hundreds and hundreds of applications. The bootcamp doesn't seem to be particularly impressive to employers. In hindsight, I'd have probably gone with a different course or tried to self teach in my own time. I do appreciate what C.I are trying to do here but for the price and constantly moving the goalposts with what you get (mentor/tutor support wise and support with deadlines) I think it's not good enough. Especially since it went up since I first enrolled in 2022! I hope C.I do majorly update the course and maybe drop down to 4 projects again so students can really focus on learning the material properly instead of rushing to complete projects following a specific (and/or out-of-date) walkthrough. I would also hope they allow more lenient marking for students without cs degrees or experience to be a little more fair to them. Or at least more flexible deadlines.

The course is loaded with good quality information and helpful tutorials. There is 5 assessment projects you have to submit through the course. It is a base for your diploma grade. Of course, you'll get full preparation and necessary materials. Additionally... Read More you will have a meetings with personal mentor who will supervise your progress. On top of that there is a huge community on Slack, Student Support Team, coffee meetings, webinars, hackathons and other free events so you are never alone with your journey, you can meet new people, share experience, prepare for job interview and many more. My advice is to follow the time guide you will receive in the begging of course. It's up to you how much time you will have to finish your assessment project (each project has a deadline). It seems very difficult at start but learning materials cover it all. Good time management and discipline are on you. Rest is provided by Code Institute. Good luck!

I completed the Diploma in Full Stack Software Development (E-commerce Applications) between March 2021 and July 2022 and would recommend the course to anyone considering a career change into software development. It introduces you to HTML, CSS, JavaScript... Read More and Python as well as full stack frameworks such as Flask and Django. It also covers working with Git, IDEs, deployments and so on. The supports in the form of the Slack community, tutors, your assigned mentor and the careers team are great as well. After finishing the course, it took me about 3 months to land my current role (my first developer role but not my 1st tech role). While the job search and interviews process is never fun, the CI careers team provided invaluable support to help me through it all.

After studying computer science for a number of years, I felt I didn't have the proper experience (or confidence) to enter the job market. I took on the Code Institute course in order to gain more practical skills and make some contacts within the industry.... Read More The course content was very challenging but having a mentor assigned to me personally really helped. I learned so much during the course that my confidence was sky high upon graduating. It wasn't long after that when I landed my dream job in software development. One of the best advantages of studying with Code Institute (other than the excellent course content) is being part of the ever growing community of students and alumni. The community constantly shares advice on where the jobs are and how best to land your perfect role.

I fell in love with coding a year prior to starting this course and got stuck in a rut with self learning. Seeing coding as a viable career change, I enrolled with Code Institute to gain a qualification to help me get into the tech industry. The course... Read More is very informative and the learning material provided is backed up with a lovely community of helpful students, alumni, mentors, and tutors. The course is by no means easy and requires a lot of dedication to complete it, but the outcome is a wealth of knowledge you can't get (or wouldn't know to look for) when self learning. Although it's hard, the aforementioned Code Institute support network is always there to pick you up when you're down. As well as a course offering a university recognised qualification, Code Institute also provide careers guidance to help you get that all important first job in tech. I've gone from a 20 year career in manufacturing to a job in UI development with the help of this course and I couldn't be happier.