I enjoyed having the option to come in to class in person and having teachers who were accessible…read more The demos and structured lessons were very helpful when they happened. I would have liked to have those more frequently. The constant support from career services was helpful. And I am glad that support continues post graduation.

I've taken time to think about this review as I've been out of school now for a few years so take…read morethe datedness of this with a grain of salt. I've looked into current offerings and have been in touch with many recent grads as well. I also align strongly with Yelp intended ratings and 3 stars is literally an OK rating so I don't hand out 4's and 5's to just anyone. If I could give Epicodus a 3.5 I probably would because it is OK but not something I would say is really GOOD or for everyone. Here's the Cliff's notes version: Yes code school will get to into tech, no it will not make you a developer or super hireable. Epicodus offers an ok middle-range priced education with some support but you have to be a self-motivated person and understand that tech is not hiring Bootcamp grads like they did in 2015 so be prepared to do a lot of work on your studies and portfolio in order to get a job. The points below cover: 1. my background and scenario 2. curriculum 3. internship 4. jobs 5. $$ I had an education and career before tech but needed a shift. I did a lot of self-study for years and in the end, needed a space and people to hold me accountable and Epicodus did that for me. I couldn't afford to jump all in right away so I did the intro night course and while that was financially a good route I still recommend doing all the courses as the full-time day package if you can swing it. I saved for years to do it and you should know it is VERY difficult to work while in this program as it takes most hours of your life for 6 months. In school, the courses have since been rewritten and that is GOOD as they were still fairly rough 5 years into the company's history. Now if you're really self-driven you COULD do all of the coursework yourself as it's online but having pairing buddies and a class you go with daily IS a huge help to staying accountable AND more similar to most jobs you will be going into. Teachers are underpaid and often former students, that is fine but I think for what you are paying it's difficult not to have a better education from the top. The internship was the real seller for me but the reality is it's often a hit or miss if you get something worth your education and if you've already worked in offices or on teams this section is not as important to you. What tech really needs is folks who are both technical AND good with other humans so if you need to learn that and this is early in your journey the school setting and internship may be helpful to you. They try to bring speakers in to show you that there are many more directions in the industry than just to become a developer and in all honesty, I think this education makes you a perfect fit for Support roles in highly technical companies which gives you a foot in the door. We all have different skillsets and they focus very heavily on becoming a developer so coming out of school I had little knowledge of ALL the amazing roles you could go into from engineering to product management, support or people managers! You have to do a lot of that research and learning on your own, be proactive in your journey. Epicodus is a tough one financially, it's cheaper than a lot of the top tier schools but you don't get the small class numbers and more hands-on education as those higher-cost options yet it's more than the cheap ones where you do it all yourself. So if you just need some accountability and a team to learn with this could be a good option for you. If you're super self-motivated the cheaper options will get you the same education for less and no difference in your attractiveness to companies looking to hire you. Some side notes... the facilities are great, clean, large and lots of computers. I appreciate the space they have created for you to learn especially if you don't have the tech yourself. I'm very happy to see they have jumped on board with the pay assistance models as an option for under or unemployed students looking to make the shift. So in the end, yes Epicodus gave me a few tools to get a job in tech and I was lucky to get a great gig right off the bat but quickly learned I was unprepared for the role. This has led to a few shifts and some better fits but I am not your average bootcamper, I am high human skills and low tech skills. People management is likely where I fit best into the industry and that is the goal. I encourage you to do your research and assess what is best for you financially and educationally and pick whatever school fits your end goals.

It had been a dream of mine to be a developer for years, but I never felt confident enough to go…read moreafter it. However, the perfect opportunity came to me with The Tech Academy, and I put everything I had into it. I really can't say enough great things about the experience. Great instruction. I learned a lot about a lot of different technologies. I had my ups and downs throughout the six months of the full-time program, but I ultimately walked away having learned and experienced more than I thought I would. I'd recommend this program to anyone who has even the slightest interest in it or passion for technology. You will have to invest a lot of time into it, but if you really want to do well, you will have all the tools, support, and instruction you need--and then some. One of the best educational experiences I've ever had.

Software Developer - Full time…read more This is an excellent course starting from the basics of computers to well rounded development. Very challenging, but the support is there. Live projects were awesome and you get a feel for what the actual job will be like. I am not currently employed in tech, but will be using these skills to move up in my current company. Well worth it.

I was one of Derik's students in 2019. Having done training in another industry, I understand how…read moredifficult it is to maintain focus in a classroom when instructing difficult concepts and subject matter. Derik did a fantastic job. His deminer and personality kept the students engaged and interested throughout the entirety of the course. Understanding building science concepts is critical to this profession. My success as an independent Certified Professional Home Inspector and business owner started in his classroom. I would highly recommend anyone looking to become a successful home inspector start with HI-TEC Home Inspection Training.

This is an amazing welding school! I loved the combination of classroom and hands on welding. I've…read morelearned a lot about the metallurgy and chemistry behind the the various welding processes and have had plenty of practice time. I highly recommend attending.

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I have used Soldering Biz services for many years. Many of…read moremy production personnel have been trained by them, either at my current company or at companies that they worked at earlier. Knowledge is outstanding. They are always looking into new soldering technologies.

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Tiniest of gripes: The online classroom is a bit cluttered and, well, a bit of a circa 2003 website…read more(LOTSA clipart) but I'm a snob for web esthetics. Great interactive options! You could choose to communicate via voice, chat, cursor drawings, and/or webcam. The instructor Bob is very thorough, has a sense of humor, explains every section clearly, and even provides tidbits of info that I did not find in the OLCC manual (e.g., didja know you can spot a counterfeit I.D. if it contains periods after an abbreviation? OR IDs never have punctuation). Taking the OLCC training course online is such a great option for those that live out-of-the-way and the class times offered are at 11am and 6:30pm- perfect for someone whose sleep schedule is on 'bar time' so the impossibility of rolling out of bed and being on site by 9am or whatever, is eradicated.

Haven't received my MAST yet and it's been about 3 weeks talked to the owner and he wanted me to…read morepay a "replacement fee" No way I haven't even received it

This place is amazing! I highly recommend at least having lunch at the Bistro or checking out the…read moredifferent programs for junior and senior students to attend. My daughter is thriving in this environment and it has helped her get a jump start on her career path for after college. They have so much to offer to the community and every instructor there does things for the betterment of the students. And these instructors have all came from the profession they are teaching so they have real world experiences to help guide the students. There should be more schools like this.

I was just a client at the cosmetology salon when Tammy yelled at a student right infront of…read moreeveryone making the student feel uncomfortable.

Just started first class tonight. Mark Webb, the owner and son of Norman , was fantastic. He is…read moreengaging and very organized in his lecture presentations. Handouts in simple description are provided for the class topics and he utilizes simple diagrams to explain difficult concepts in real estate laws. The classes are supplemented with quiz and drill exams . The tuition is worth every penny.

I've worked with both Jamie and Alicia and found them both to be excellent teachers, extremely…read moreknowledgeable, and professional. My 1-hour mac pages training session with Jamie had an immediate impact for my business, helping me learn the tools I needed to finish a number of important marketing documents. Alicia has been a great resource for getting un-stuck as I learn to use QuickBooks. I recommend her Quickbooks training to anyone seeking clarity in that complex program. Royalwise is a great value for the services they provide. Is there anything having to do with computers they can't do?

I have been working in Excel for close to 10 years and have always had the feeling I wasn't using…read moreit to its full capacity. I am now in a new career and just wanted to add some tools to help me be a bit more efficient and to make me more versatile in future job searches. I have taken the in person beginning lesson and have explored the online portal. Both were interesting and gave me usable skills within minutes. Alicia is fun and her office manager Jef are very helpful and great folks to work with.