Code Institute
Average Rating4.2
152 Reviews
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Code Institute is an online coding bootcamp offering a FullStack Software Development diploma. The diploma program is part-time with a flexible framework that takes 52 weeks to complete. As a global coding educator, Code Institute’s courses offer learners the skills and support to change careers and advance more quickly. The bootcamp is university credit-rated and industry-aligned so students get the credentials to get hired anywhere in the world. Code Institute combines high-quality content, technology, analytics and support to facilitate learners’ success. At Code Institute, students are guaranteed a superior learning experience and personalised support system to achieve success and land their first role in web development.
The FullStack Software Development covers the necessary skills needed for employment. The curriculum includes cutting-edge coding skills and programming languages from industry experts.
The bootcamp was designed to take complete beginners to junior software developers. Most Code Institute students do not have an IT background before doing the course. Students must be over 18 years of age. All applicants should complete Code Institute’s 5 Day or All Access Coding Challenge. This programme is offered in the English language only, and applicants may be asked to complete an IELTS level 6 English test before they are accepted on the programme.
Code Institute has relationships with 1,000+ hiring partners around the world, which opens doors to a student’s perfect web development career. Students can participate in Code Institute’s vibrant community of learners and alumni around the world sharing advice, supporting each other, and socialising at hackathons and events.
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AnonymousStudent • Diploma in Full Stack Software Development & Specializations • OnlineAug 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceRetro Gaming Hackathon
This was my second time signing up for a Code Institute Hackathon in as many months, as I'd enjoyed the Pride-themed one back in June so much and found it had sharpened my coding and teamwork skills considerably. Once again, I got to work alongside fellow students of various experience levels and backgrounds in sprint-based collaborative bursts as we grappled with an unfamiliar topic/technology (game development on this occasion). And once more my biggest takeaway was that, while the lea...This was my second time signing up for a Code Institute Hackathon in as many months, as I'd enjoyed the Pride-themed one back in June so much and found it had sharpened my coding and teamwork skills considerably. Once again, I got to work alongside fellow students of various experience levels and backgrounds in sprint-based collaborative bursts as we grappled with an unfamiliar topic/technology (game development on this occasion). And once more my biggest takeaway was that, while the learning content that makes up CI's Full Stack Diploma course is great, there really is no substitute for being brought out of your comfort zone and given a strict deadline to work against...
Over the course of five adrenaline-fuelled days, we pooled our skills and each played a part in building a pretty cool '80s-inspired arcade shoot 'em up. And although our project didn't end up winning, the competition aspect was eclipsed by the overall experience factor in terms of learning to coordinate group workflow and implement best practices around version control (etc.) - with the added bonus of gaining new connections and having lots of fun thrown in for good measure.
There's no doubt about it, remote bootcamp learning can be a solitary path at times, even allowing for the fact that we as CI students have access to several pillars of support (Slack, mentors, tutoring etc.). So to have these hackathons available as an extra-curricular outlet every couple of months goes a long way towards redressing this balance in my view. They've given me such a shot in the arm, in fact, that I've made reference to my hackathon experiences to date in a couple of recent job interviews!
TL;DR: If you're reading this and wondering if you should sign up for the next CI Hackathon, I can wholeheartedly recommend it as a great way of levelling up your dev skills and having something tangible and worthwhile to talk about with prospective employers ;-)- AnonymousGraduate • Diploma in Full Stack Software Development & Specializations • OnlineJul 31, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Stack web development not worth the cost
There are 4 practical projects that you can show up in your github and a lot of practising exercises on each of the 4 big modules. The course curriculum is really good and well structured it is including the latest real contents currently used in companies, I've seen many of the contents used in the start up tech company, where I used to work.
The student portal used to have frequent errors, at least in the time I did the course, although is easy to use, (moving...There are 4 practical projects that you can show up in your github and a lot of practising exercises on each of the 4 big modules. The course curriculum is really good and well structured it is including the latest real contents currently used in companies, I've seen many of the contents used in the start up tech company, where I used to work.
The student portal used to have frequent errors, at least in the time I did the course, although is easy to use, (moving among lessons inside one module is easy) but very annoying when trying to move among modules to one specific lesson, I missed a more accessible/less-clicks/page reloads way to get to any point of any module.
Deadlines are VERY rigid for finishing the projects, if you are currently a full-time employee (normal 8h/day) is practically impossible to really learn everything from the course, you can finish the course and follow it yes, but you will finish with the feeling of not really learning, because you are constantly rushing to get to deadlines, moving to the next lesson without being able to go deeper as long you need in any specific topic.You will end up with a vague general understanding of each field, definitely not enough for the price of the course.I would recommend this course only if you are not full-time employed and if you have money.
ProsThe course curriculum, and the students community in Slack
ConsWay too expensive for the kind of "support" you actually receive.Most of the time you end up asking among the other students community rather than getting actual support from mentors, as they are only there for general guidance in your projects, not to help you solve code problems.Your access to the portal and study contents is removed once you finish the course, which to me makes no sense at all, and forces you to take extra separate notes, using more time for notes that could be used to actually practice.
The interviews/job finding preparation is a joke, you can get the same advice and support anywhere free in internet as they don't communicate with you directly.The last module of the course corresponding to the last project, is way too long in content/complexity compared with the rest of the other 3 modules, which is normal but you still have the same time to complete it than the previous, which adds additional pressure.
Code Institute of Code Institute
Student Care
Aug 04, 2021
Hi Loa,Thank you for your review and congratulations on completing the Full Stack diploma.We’re happy to hear that you were pleased with our course content and that you found our global community of learners a useful support.We noticed that you hadn’t mentioned our Tutor Support team, so we wanted to mention that our team of tutors are also at hand to provide additional support when tackling challenges, with support available 24 hours Monday to Friday and 9-5 on weekends. Throughout the course we encourage our students to reach out to our tutors as and when they need to.It is true that the Full Stack Diploma is an intensive course, and as a university credit-rated diploma programme students are required to adhere to project deadlines. We understand that students are busy with work and life commitments and this is why we created a flexible, remote method to achieving a career in software development. The success of our graduates and high employment rates demonstrate that preparedness.One-to-one consultations with our in-house tech recruitment experts are a unique offering of the diploma programme, giving you tailored advice to support you on your job search. Please be sure to reach out to our careers team, who are there to provide personalised support to both students and alumni.We very much value your feedback and we’d really appreciate it if you could reach out to us - studentcare@codeinstitute.net.We wish you all the best.The Code Institute Team - AnonymousStudent • Diploma in Full Stack Software Development & Specializations • OnlineMar 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Full Stack Web developer
The course is online and can be achieved in a year, the modules and material are easy to follow, the support teams are super pro active and provide really good information that helps you move forward. The videos are available for the full year, the assignments range from easy to challenging but achievable. The 4 projects assessed throughout your learning are up to standard. What you learn and put the time in is generally paid for.
Plus you get a mentor and the constant support of the ...The course is online and can be achieved in a year, the modules and material are easy to follow, the support teams are super pro active and provide really good information that helps you move forward. The videos are available for the full year, the assignments range from easy to challenging but achievable. The 4 projects assessed throughout your learning are up to standard. What you learn and put the time in is generally paid for.
Plus you get a mentor and the constant support of the tutors and slack community for any technical questions. - AnonymousStudent • OnlineJan 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Poor Assessment
They failed my assessment twice, prior to them my mentor and other students read my Readme documents, and they were all happy. I don't see any issues on validation other than coming from Bootstrap cdns, they failed mine for Bootstraps validation errors. There were some criterias for Merit, and they failed my assessment for the Merit criteria.Rory Toal of Code Institute
Digital Marketing Manager
Feb 10, 2021
Hi,Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you had difficulty with your project assessment.Our programme is credit-rated by Edinburgh Napier University and is a level 5 qualification on the European Qualification Framework. As a University-accredited programme, there are strict marking criteria that must be met when projects are assessed. Students are made aware of requirements by our support teams, who are at hand to provide further information and advice in this area.The Code Institute full stack course is an intensive and challenging programme provided through a supportive learning environment. We cannot comment on individual assessments but would very much like to discuss your issue with you, and our dedicated Student Care team is at all times at hand to assist and advise students on various aspects of their learning.Please be sure to contact our Student Care team and they will be able to advise you further.Kind Regards,Code Institute
- AnonymousApplicant • Free 5 Day Coding Challenge • OnlineDec 16, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Not good, will pester you including phone calls without consent and will lie despite vulnerability disclosures.
I gave them disclosures I was vulnerable yet they still gave me information encouraging me to take out loans to do their course with a completely unrealistic 'return upon investment' advice, including how I would earn roughly £31k as a junior developer. Even in London, without a proper degree and/or years of experience, you're not getting £31k from doing a course like Code Institute.
I thought quite well of them and was genuinely considering trying to financially position myself ...I gave them disclosures I was vulnerable yet they still gave me information encouraging me to take out loans to do their course with a completely unrealistic 'return upon investment' advice, including how I would earn roughly £31k as a junior developer. Even in London, without a proper degree and/or years of experience, you're not getting £31k from doing a course like Code Institute.
I thought quite well of them and was genuinely considering trying to financially position myself to complete the course but given the months of being hounded by their marketing department and asking questions, when I made it clear I knew I was being manipulated in bad faith they, funnily enough, just stopped responding. I did remove myself from the mailing list but they made no effort to correct my interpretation of their actions when I made it explicitly clear I didn't think they had my best interests at heart and, as such, found it difficult to believe I'd be efficiently taught any skills I would be required to have upon taking a job after completion. - AnonymousSoftware Dev Intern • Student • OnlineMar 24, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Full Stack Software Development Diploma
Great online course for anyone new to Software Dev and looking to upskill or reskill - AnonymousStudent • OnlineJun 26, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Poor Quality
I belive the content should be more up-to-date, poor content at times, and it's a lot fo money invested for services that you can get for 10 pounds on Udemy. I strongly advise other people to stay away from any bootcamp and learn on their own.
- AnonymousSenior Manager • Student • DublinOct 08, 2016Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Stay Away
Don't waste your money. I've completed the 12 week bootcamp and let me tell you you will need a lot more than this to secure a decent role in Coding with a reputable employer. I'd prefer to invest my money in an established University where I can gain global recognition.
Tiff of Code Institute
Community Manager
Oct 18, 2016
Hi,
Thanks for your review. We appreciate all feedback which allows us to improve our programme and create a better experience for our students.
For the sake of clarity, Code Institute is accredited by Napier Edinburgh University. Successful students are awarded a "diploma in software development", the first of its kind in Europe. This is level 6 on the NFQ and it is globally recognised.
Taking on board that you are not entirely satisfied with your experience, we would love to lend you our full support and find out some more specifics and help you achieve your course goals.
Please contact us on 01 5397973 or email studentcare@codeinstitute.net.Thanks,Tiff.Code Institute Customer Care Team
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Code Institute Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 110+ Code Institute alumni reviews on Course Report, the school has a good standing with an average rating of 4.14 out of 5. Positive aspects noted in reviews include a comprehensive curriculum covering a range of technologies and supportive student care. The Full Stack Software Development diploma is particularly appreciated. A student review states, "The content is great, suitable for beginners and experienced programmers." However, some students note issues with outdated course material and insufficient instructor support.
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FAQs
How much does Code Institute cost?
Code Institute costs around €7,795. On the lower end, some Code Institute courses like Free 5 Day Coding Challenge cost €0.
What courses does Code Institute teach?
Code Institute offers courses like 16 Week Full-Stack Bootcamp, Diploma in Full Stack Software Development & Specializations, Free 5 Day Coding Challenge, Introduction To Software Development – Level 3 and 1 more.
Where does Code Institute have campuses?
Code Institute has in-person campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, and Stockholm. Code Institute also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Code Institute worth it?
Code Institute hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 152 Code Institute alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Institute on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Code Institute legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 152 Code Institute alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Institute and rate their overall experience a 4.2 out of 5.
Does Code Institute offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 152 reviews of Code Institute on Course Report! Code Institute alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Code Institute and rate their overall experience a 4.2 out of 5.
Is Code Institute accredited?
Credit-rated by the University of the West of Scotland. Graduates are also awarded a globally recognized Diploma in Software Development.