Big Nerd Ranch is a mobile app development and design firm and training company that has led one-week intensive bootcamps since 2001. Hosted at their Atlanta, Georgia campus, courses focus on mobile development in iOS and Android as well as front-end web development, Python, full stack and React. Students are taught how to learn in order to stay ahead in the tech world. Students learn how to create digital products that stand out, and are able to connect with instructors and classmates in order to continue coding with confidence.
Course instructors are full-time developers, designers, and consultants who have real-world experience in building custom iOS, Android, and Web applications for clients. In addition to the bootcamps, instructors also teach at companies throughout the world, including Facebook, Spotify, Airbnb and more as part of their corporate training program. Students live and learn at the ranch during these courses and distractions are limited, as meals and accommodations are provided.
Beginner class for Android development
Best learning experience I've ever had, would recommend it anytime!
The BNR boot camps are worth every penny and then some. The lectures expand so much on what is in the book and the conversations that arise during the course are perhaps even more valuable than the lectures and lab time. I learned so much more than what was in the syllabus. I was able to have an app I wrote while in the class code reviewed by the instructor and that alone was worth the price of admission. I learned about how to think about coding an iOS app and not just the syntax of a lan...
The BNR boot camps are worth every penny and then some. The lectures expand so much on what is in the book and the conversations that arise during the course are perhaps even more valuable than the lectures and lab time. I learned so much more than what was in the syllabus. I was able to have an app I wrote while in the class code reviewed by the instructor and that alone was worth the price of admission. I learned about how to think about coding an iOS app and not just the syntax of a language or the nuances of an API. Being able to continue to ask questions and have conversations with both the instructors and classmates in the forum after the class has ended has helped immeasurably. I would go to any boot camp BNR offers because the instructors are incredible and the courses are amazing.
Great instructor with very relevant information & lab practices. The bootcamp environment take away distractions and builds a teamwork environment that bonds not only with the instructor but with our fellow students. I highly recommend this type of training and the Big Nerd Ranch has always the latest and cutting edge training for software developmnent. I am a proud Alumni.
The course and instructor were great. I did not care for the acomidations. The room was old and kinda smelled. There was also no air conditioning in the room. I also really disliked the meals. I dont eat fish and fish was serverd twice. I asked if I could just have a kids meal that were prepared for other guests and they told me no. I spent more time driving to get alternative meals than when I took a course at Banningmills in GA
Tasha Schroeder of Big Nerd Ranch
Marketing Director
Jun 15, 2017
I attended a "Big Nerd Ranch" Android bootcamp on August 27, 2012. The bootcamp was held at Banning Mills in Whitesburg, Georgia near Atlanta. The overall experience was excellent. The instructor was a contributor to Big Nerd Ranch's Android book and very knowledgeable about the best practices for testing and debugging with the original Android recommended IDE (Eclipse). I highly recommend Big Nerd Ranch bootcamps for getting up to speed quickly with a new technology. The emersive experien...
I attended a "Big Nerd Ranch" Android bootcamp on August 27, 2012. The bootcamp was held at Banning Mills in Whitesburg, Georgia near Atlanta. The overall experience was excellent. The instructor was a contributor to Big Nerd Ranch's Android book and very knowledgeable about the best practices for testing and debugging with the original Android recommended IDE (Eclipse). I highly recommend Big Nerd Ranch bootcamps for getting up to speed quickly with a new technology. The emersive experience is definitely worth the price of admission if you can afford it.
Great class that got you up and running on Objective C and iOS development. Great class, excellent instructors.
Excellent course. Current material and knowledgeable instructors. Highly recommended for anyone who does any Front-end work.
I attended the Beginning iOS Bootcamp in September 2013. Mikey and Step were outstanding instructors, both deeply knowledgeable and extremely patient.
I spent the last 7 days in an all day programming in everything swift and iOS training at Asilomar Conference Grounds in beautiful Monterey, California. I was one of the 21 students who signed up for an intense training from the Big Nerd Ranch. Scott Ritchie was our instructor and he made sure we got our daily 45-minute walking breaks to stretch our legs and explore the surroundings. He also had a great sense of humour and explained things very clearly. I also appreciated that Scott was in...
I spent the last 7 days in an all day programming in everything swift and iOS training at Asilomar Conference Grounds in beautiful Monterey, California. I was one of the 21 students who signed up for an intense training from the Big Nerd Ranch. Scott Ritchie was our instructor and he made sure we got our daily 45-minute walking breaks to stretch our legs and explore the surroundings. He also had a great sense of humour and explained things very clearly. I also appreciated that Scott was in tune of using gender-neutral language while presenting. Big kudos to him! I learned a lot and it was perfect timing to brush up my iOS skills for job interviews and the boot camp course gave me the training I needed.
I had a really good time in the Bootcamp. We learned a lot in a Short time Frame!
I can't think of a better place to learn. Asilomar is a wonderful experience and the teacher and material were top notch. The week felt more like a vacation than a class.
Would not hesitate to take another Big Nerd Ranch class or recommend Big Nerd Ranch to others.
How much does Big Nerd Ranch cost?
Big Nerd Ranch costs around $5,200. On the lower end, some Big Nerd Ranch courses like Front-End Essentials cost $4,200.
What courses does Big Nerd Ranch teach?
Big Nerd Ranch offers courses like Accelerated iOS with Swift, Advanced Android, Advanced iOS, Android Essentials and 2 more.
Where does Big Nerd Ranch have campuses?
Big Nerd Ranch has an in-person campus in Atlanta.
Is Big Nerd Ranch worth it?
Big Nerd Ranch hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 52 Big Nerd Ranch alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Big Nerd Ranch on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Big Nerd Ranch legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 52 Big Nerd Ranch alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Big Nerd Ranch and rate their overall experience a 4.82 out of 5.
Does Big Nerd Ranch offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Big Nerd Ranch 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 Big Nerd Ranch reviews?
You can read 52 reviews of Big Nerd Ranch on Course Report! Big Nerd Ranch alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Big Nerd Ranch and rate their overall experience a 4.82 out of 5.
Is Big Nerd Ranch accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Big Nerd Ranch doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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