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The Iron Yard is closed
This school is now closed. Although The Iron Yard is no longer accepting students or running its program, you can still see historical information and The Iron Yard alumni reviews on the school page.
As of July 20, 2017, The Iron Yard is no longer accepting applications. The Iron Yard is a technology education company that offers software development courses both in person, and through corporate training programs across the US. The school offers full-time and part-time immersive programs in Web Development. Beginners can choose from Web Development Basics or Interactive Web Development courses. For career changers, The Iron Yard's flagship bootcamp is the Web Development Career Path, which takes students from zero to job ready. Graduates of the Web Development Career Path will be well-versed in front end and back end fundamentals, and participate in The Iron Yard's Career Support program.
The Iron Yard team strives to create real, lasting change for people, companies, and communities by equipping a diverse workforce with 21st-century digital skills. Since it was launched in 2013, The Iron Yard has prepared thousands of students for careers in technology.
I think I've re-written this review several different times now considering how I want to say what I want to say about this particular program.
The fact is: I just graduated.
Do I have interviews lined up? Absolutely.
All of my interviews are with some very big names here in Charleston.
Will I get a job? I certainly hope so.
I've read all of reviews for TIY, not only the ones recently posted for the Charleston campus. All I have to say ...
I think I've re-written this review several different times now considering how I want to say what I want to say about this particular program.
The fact is: I just graduated.
Do I have interviews lined up? Absolutely.
All of my interviews are with some very big names here in Charleston.
Will I get a job? I certainly hope so.
I've read all of reviews for TIY, not only the ones recently posted for the Charleston campus. All I have to say in response to the more negative ones is: "I have my opinions on the style of management, what the company could have done better to really bring home the perceived value, and everything under the sun including the shade of blue they used to paint the walls."
However none of these opinions are relevant to the question at hand. The question being: "Did you learn how to code?"
Yes.
"Was it easy?"
No. I've noticed a trend in life. That trend being: "Nothing in life that is worth while is easy."
The amount of benefit you will receive from this program is directly proportional to the work that you put into it.
If you have questions; ask, ask, ask, ask, ask. If you don’t then your instructor will either 1) think you are a Clojure aficionado or 2) you just don’t care? My point is the instructors are programmers not mind readers!
Now…..to my Java instructor:
Zach Oakes is one of the most intelligent people I have had the privilege to study under. He has a decade worth of experience, AT LEAST. He is a well-respected member of the tech community. His work has been honorably mentioned in a few books, his tech-talks are well received and reviewed, and most importantly he is “out-of-the-box.”
TDLR;
If you’re expecting an easy ride TIY probably isn’t your best bet.
However if can work hard, power through the tough times, and keep focused you will be pleasantly surprised with the results. I know I was.
So I read a lot of coding school reviews before choosing a bootcamp, and I tended not to trust the ones that raved unconditionally that their coding bootcamp was the best thing ever.
With that said, I give my experience at the Iron Yard 5 stars. The program met and, in many ways, exceeded my expectations. Some of the reasons I chose this one;
First of all, it has small classes and a lot of personal attention. We all could ask questions of instructors and TA&...
So I read a lot of coding school reviews before choosing a bootcamp, and I tended not to trust the ones that raved unconditionally that their coding bootcamp was the best thing ever.
With that said, I give my experience at the Iron Yard 5 stars. The program met and, in many ways, exceeded my expectations. Some of the reasons I chose this one;
First of all, it has small classes and a lot of personal attention. We all could ask questions of instructors and TA's, we didn't have to wait in line. I never felt like just another number. They constantly asked for feedback on how they were doing, and were open to ideas. As the course progressed, we were also able to choose topics that we wanted to focus on. All of the staff knew their stuff, and genuinely seemed to enjoy working there and teaching/coaching us (everyone is full-time,too).
Second, this was not a "full-stack" program. There was a front-end and a back-end class. The approach was to teach one aspect of development in-depth, and teach the process of development.
Third, the company has a reputation for quality. When I asked around before the program, I got positive reactions, which told me that the people who had graduated from the Iron Yard had left positive impressions on employers. (Some other bootcamps had a reputation for quantity over quality, having expanded too quickly).
I have graduated, but I am brand new to the job market. The nice thing about the Iron Yard is that they tell you to stay in touch for 6 months after graduation. We have online "portfolios" that are due after the course ends, and we get feedback on cover letters and resumes. I have just started this part, but I am thankful for the help. Still having support for this part is incredibly helpful.
I am very happy with my decision to choose the Iron Yard. It was, of course, intense, and now I feel prepared to enter the job market. Highly recommended!
How much does The Iron Yard cost?
The average bootcamp costs $14,142, but The Iron Yard does not share pricing information. You can read a cost-comparison of other popular bootcamps!
What courses does The Iron Yard teach?
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Where does The Iron Yard have campuses?
Is The Iron Yard worth it?
The Iron Yard hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 173 The Iron Yard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Iron Yard on Course Report - you should start there!
Is The Iron Yard legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 173 The Iron Yard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Iron Yard and rate their overall experience a 4.42 out of 5.
Does The Iron Yard offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like The Iron Yard offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read The Iron Yard reviews?
You can read 173 reviews of The Iron Yard on Course Report! The Iron Yard alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed The Iron Yard and rate their overall experience a 4.42 out of 5.
Is The Iron Yard accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. The Iron Yard doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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