Codeworks

The program was undoubtedly one of the most challenging and intense experiences I've ever had, but it was undeniably worth it.You should not be beginner to attend this bootcamp
The curriculum was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics crucial for a successful career in software engineering. The hands-on projects and real-world scenarios provided invaluable practical experience, helping me build the skills necessary for the industry.
Despite the intensity, the bootcamp fostered a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Working alongside motivated and talented peers enhanced the overall experience and facilitated valuable networking opportunities.
I am thrilled to share that, upon completing the bootcamp, I found a job in the software engineering field after couple of months. The knowledge and confidence gained during the program played a pivotal role in this achievement.
Thank you for offering such a high-quality and impactful bootcamp. I am grateful for the opportunity, and I look forward to recommending this program to aspiring software engineers in the future.

Let's cut the BS : yes this is a hard bootcamp, yes the job market is tough, no they can't guarantee anything, yes they do all they can to help their students. 

Started in November 2022, repeated half of the bootcamp (for free !), graduated in April 2023 and landed a job at the end of May 2023 at a mid-level position. Literally life changing in my opinion. They deliver what they advertise, and even more in my opinion. I did the in person Software Engineering Immersive course in Barcelona and the campus is really nice. Free fruits and coffee (that you will need a lot), some fridges and nice spaces to chill out when needed. Unfortunately, no masseuse available when I was there, but hopefully they hired a new one since then. 

The first half of the bootcamp give you all the basics to become a software engineer, and I mean a software engineer - not a web developer or web integrator. With some perspective now, most of the modern technologies used nowadays have such a high level of abstraction that learning them can be done in a few hours with some excellent free tutorials out there. So why spend 12k in Codeworks ? They don't teach you to become a mere executor, they teach you how to become an engineer. And this is the absolute difference. Again, learning how to write some JS/HTML/CSS or use a Front-End framework can be done in a short amount of time with YouTube. The entry barer is a little high, you need to be already comfortable with the JavaScript syntax and do some exercises that require you to use some complex logic. Once the main course start, you understand really fast that it is indeed needed to be comfortable enough with the language to be able to advance in the course. Why spend money on a bootcamp that will take three weeks to teach you some basics that you can learn on your own for free online ? Codeworks takes the plunge of putting students into a difficult journey where you're immediately tackling complex challenges. This approach is all about deep understanding and problem-solving skills, not just coding. The second half of the course ramps up with advanced topics and real-world projects. You're not just learning code; you're learning how to think and solve problems like a pro.

The support system is impressive. Tutors and mentors are always ready to help, and the career support team is relentless in helping you land that job. They push you hard, but they're also your biggest cheerleaders. Now, to be fair, some tutors are better than others. Funny enough, this is not necessarily linked to their actual industry experience, but more about their helping style and their capacity to convey properly the information. Having some instructors that are freshly graduate can sound weird at first, and this is definitely an issue with some of them, but it is not a general rule to gauge them as two of the best instructors of the bootcamp, in terms of how educational they were, are graduates of the bootcamp without prior experience. And you have also some really senior instructors that have some extensive knowledge of the tech scene for decades and have contributed to a lot of open source project. 

The only real issue for me with the course was the curriculum. Don't get me wrong, it is great because again, you are learning how to unleash your problem-solving skills. And even the exercises that are aimed at learning a specific technology are really well thought (and are fully made by the team for the students, not a rip-off of some online documentation like I've seen elsewhere). However, despite it being extremely well constructed, I arrived at a moment where it showed that some exercises were not really up-to-date. This is not an issue for most of them, as when they are about complex theoretical concepts like data structures, we don't really care about it. However, when it comes to industry technologies, some exercises need to be updated to match the latest updates of the given tech. Some of them were in the process of being updated while I was there, so I think the team knows it, but there is also some lacks of material regarding some important concepts like cloud and devops. Obviously, you can explore those subjects on your own during job search and the projects, but depending on your teammates etc... It might not be possible. 

In the end, you're not just paying for a coding course. You're investing in a transformation. You come out not just with coding skills but with a whole new way of thinking and solving problems. That's the Codeworks difference. It's tough, it's intense, but if you're committed, it's a life-changing experience.

I see more pros then cons, the course is very well structured and they have a huge number of instructors ready to help with any queries you might encounter. The subjects are direct and their platform is friendly. The only draw back for me specially is, in regards to the business, i mean I’d like to see more and get more involved with the business part of the tech industry, like how much it would an app cost to a client taking into account the size of the business and their respective field, also it would be great to see more encouraging for freelancing. However, we can’t forget it’s a coding bootcamp, for such is a great bootcamp.

I was looking for a career change when I came across Codeworks. I'd been researching the software development bootcamps in Barcelona for a while, and there are a bunch now, and among others, Codeworks was added to my list to explore further. Luckily for me at the time, I was living with 3 other developers with who I discussed my options at length.
It seemed that the only thing the other courses had over Codeworks was that they're cheaper. Codeworks had the more complete curriculum, allowing you to gain some insight into different frameworks and programming paradigms, so you can make your own decision in terms of where you want your first role to take you, whereas other courses just taught the one, so you'd have to look for a job using those technologies. The job support of Codeworks was also far more comprehensive than that of other bootcamps. I have a couple of friends who opted for Le Wagon, and I've found work in a company that I really enjoy working with in far less time than they have. Some are even considering reverting back to their previous careers.

One thing that I was a bit hesitant about before committing was the way that the lectures are run. On paper it seems a bit unorthodox to be studying on site, but all lectures are over Zoom. Thankfully I didn't let it deter me, and quickly realised that it actually makes a lot of sense, allowing you to work with more students and be exposed to different ways of thinking and different ways of looking at solving problems. It wasn't disruptive to my education at all.
Finally, the projects in the senior half really give you a (little) taste of the full scope of developing an application, including providing some good experience of issues that you'll likely run into in a commercial environment.

The hours are quite demanding, but I was really surprised how quickly I got used to it.

Overall, I couldn't recommend it enough. If the cost is a potential issue for you, I would encourage you to try to make it work. there's a reason it's more expensive, and you really get what you pay for with these bootcamps, so don't skimp on your future. Plus, they provide a bunch of different payment methods to accommodate every student.

I recently completed an 8-week Web Development Immersive coding bootcamp that was truly transformative. The program was incredibly intense, with 12-hour days dedicated to mastering coding skills. The rigorous schedule pushed me to my limits, but it was worth it. The challenges presented during the bootcamp helped me grow immensely as a coder. The daily coding challenges tested my problem-solving abilities and allowed me to apply what I learned in a practical way. Overall, this bootcamp was a demanding yet rewarding experience that significantly enhanced my coding skills and prepared me for real-world development projects.

This bootcamp was a life changer. I gained self confidence and valuable skills that got me a great job within 1 and a half month from graduation. I had an honor to study with an incredibly talented and inspiring people so we motivated each other and really grow together. I highly recommend doing an on-site course because you benefit a lot from being on campus, meeting your mates in person and getting direct help on difficult topics. The TA team was really dedicated to support us and the job search guidance they gave us was also extremely valuable.

Codeworks has been the best choice in my career and life. My cohort has been amazing and i managed to find a highly paid job with only the experience made in codeworks.
Pros:
3 Months is the shortest time investment you can find for this level of quality
The curriculum is only made of highly requested skills in the market.
The project you they make you do are very useful in the job search.
The pre-course allows you to reach 20% alone, learning the basics so you can spend the 3 months of course getting as far ahead as possible, compared to other bootcamps that waste you time by teaching you the very simple basics.
Cons:
Some of the instructors in MY cohort did not have enough experience to be excellent teachers
the cost can be prohibitive for some people (even though i consider them really worth it)
The course is 12h a day, 6 days a week. You cannot work and study at the same time

In this review I want to touch on three main parts:

1. How Codeworks has changed/improved my life
2. The REALITY of Codeworks
3. The Outcomes (job support) team

Before I get into this let me start with what is most important that is that THEY DO DELIVER ON WHAT THEY PROMISE: Finding a job as a Software Engineer within few months of graduation. The exact time that it will take you (1, 2 or 3 months or even more) will completely depend on how much work you put into finding a job. If you follow all of the instructions that you get during job support you will probably be able to find a job within a month or month and a half max. If you decide to go on your own pace, and do your own thing it will obviously take you longer.

1. How Codeworks has changed/improved my life - Attending Codeworks has probably been the best decision I have ever taken, not only did I become a much better developer and get a satisfying job offer but the course itself is so challenging that truly prepares you to struggle and constantly be uncomfortable in your future career. Now don’t get me wrong it does not mean that you will never struggle again after Codeworks but after the course you will be much more comfortable finding yourself in uncomfortable situations, and it will come much easier and feel much more possible to learn difficult topics. You will have a degree of autonomy that you did not have before the course.

2. The Reality of Codeworks - this is very important to understand as it will prepare you for the course. Codeworks is no magic pill, that is you won’t just magically become a good software engineer. You will have to work as hard as you ever have and try and deliver tasks within unrealistic amount of time. You will most likely struggle like you never have. Luckily for you you will have support from very talented instructors that will help you understand the material but you will still be expected to show a certain degree of autonomy in delivering the given tasks. Codeworks also provides an amazing learning environment: You will be surrounded by some of the smartest people that you will ever meet, your classmates, who have similar ambitions to yours. What is important to understand is that your improvement as a Software Engineer during the course does not just depend on Codeworks but also on how hard you work.

3. The Outcomes Team: The job support that you get from the outcomes team is so good that it deserves a section of its own. In my opinion the job support alone, is worth all the money that the course costs. And the best part of it all is that you get it for the rest of your life. At least from my experience, the strategies and knowledge that is shared with you in order to optimize your chances of finding a job worked like a charm. You have a counselor dedicated to making you look like the strongest and best possible candidate. Now of course if you do not follow all of the suggestions that are given to you it won’t work as well so I highly recommend listening to their suggestions.