Coding Temple

Hey everyone,



I wanted to share my experience with Coding Temple, and it's not been a positive one, unfortunately. I enrolled in their program in July 2022 with high hopes of finding a job in the tech industry within six months of graduation. I graduated in September 2022, but as of today, I'm yet to secure a job that would allow me to start repaying my loans.



I reached out to Coding Temple multiple times, trying to get some guidance and support in my job search. After a long wait, I finally got in touch with Mike-Lynn. However, the response I received was far from helpful. I was met with empty phrases and essentially told that it's my fault I'm in this situation, along with the classic "pull up your bootstraps" advice. This response not only lacked empathy but also failed to address the real challenges I've been facing.



My current situation is dire; I'm homeless and living in my car, all while desperately trying to secure employment. My intention is not to resort to negative reviews or legal action, but my circumstances leave me with no other choice. I need immediate and meaningful assistance.



I'm reaching out here in the hope that someone from Coding Temple will see this and take my situation seriously. I believe in the potential of the skills I gained from their program, but the promises made have not been upheld.



I'm eager to find a solution and fulfill my financial obligations, but I need Coding Temple's support to make that happen. If you're considering enrolling in their program, I urge you to think carefully about my experience before making a decision.

I had a great experience at Coding Temple. While the pace was challenging for me at times the support they provide is exceptional from pre-work all the way through to post graduation. Brandt did an outstanding job teaching the material, was always there to clarify when I got stuck and even helped me troubleshoot a computer issue halfway through the course. I am very happy I chose Coding Temple for my education and would highly recommend them for anyone looking to start a career in tech.

i just got graduated the overall experience is 10/10 very nice bootcamp the staff are great and they just willing to help instructors are very nice and informative specially my instructor Brandt, he is such a cool person as well as a teacher, the way he explains and delivers the ideas to you is great i learned a lot from/and because of him also Brendan was cool too although he was with us only the first 3-4 weeks but he gave us lots of resources where we can learn from, Brandt did great job handling the class on his own for 8-9 weeks. for me the  Curriculum was decent starting with html/css going to python and then SQL  as database following that learning flask a python framework finishing with JS/typeScript and react as frontend frame work I couldn't ask for more tbh. the course wasn't hard but i would say it was above average, if you are someone who loves learning  new stuff or just love learning in general and your punctual enough you will be fine because you gotta keep on working/coding/reading though out the bootcamp, you will have free time some weeks but you gotta keep it ahead don't ever fall behind once you do, it's gonna be hard to catch up also you will learn seriously a lot once i joined i didn't know that much about tech but now i have a decent knowledge which is really cool learning all of this in this short time, one more thing i want to mention is week 5-6 which is gonna be kinda the hardest week because you will be building your first app but don't worry your instructor is there to help after week 6 thing will get better specially when you will learn react, REACT will make life much easier, lastly guys you gotta love what you do and love tech in general, if you don't i am not sure if you will make, thats overall my honest review to the bootcamp and the course in general i enjoyed it, it was really fun i get to know nice ppl, also don't listen or mind bad reviews YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU PUT no room for laziness  guys :) 

Best of luck guys.

I recently had the privilege of attending the Software Engineering Boot Camp at Coding Temple with instructors Ryan and Alex, and it's safe to say that my experience was nothing short of excellent.
From the outset, Ryan and Alex demonstrated an unmatched expertise in their field. They navigated the complex world of coding with an admirable finesse, breaking down intricate concepts into digestible, comprehensible pieces. It's clear they both possess a deep understanding of software engineering, and their ability to relay this knowledge in a straightforward and approachable manner was instrumental in my progress.

In summary, the ten weeks I spent under the guidance of Ryan and Alex have been transformative. They've not just taught me the basics of software engineering, but they've also imbued me with the confidence and curiosity to explore, learn, and grow in this field. I would highly recommend this boot camp to anyone looking to gain a solid foundation in software engineering. The course is intense and challenging, but with instructors like Ryan and Alex, every step of the journey becomes an enriching and enjoyable learning experience.

My experience with the bootcamp was moderately satisfactory. The curriculum primarily functions as a launchpad, providing you with the capacity to assimilate new languages and frameworks rather than to gain mastery. Given the constraints of the 10-week full-time course, this approach is understandable. However, the pre-work encourages more reading than hands-on practice, and I noticed that this strategy led to early struggles for a number of my peers. For those considering any bootcamp, it is advisable to initiate your learning process well ahead of the start date. The bootcamp also faltered significantly when it came to maintaining its promised student-to-instructor ratio. They assured a maximum of 12-14 students per cohort, intending to facilitate effective learning and thorough practice of technical interview problems. However, when my cohort began, we were a staggering 28. This blatant misrepresentation was especially aggravating because it was one of the main factors that had swayed my decision towards this bootcamp.


This bootcamp's curricular style veers more towards independent learning, with instructors merely grazing the surface of topics and urging self-study. Homework, while time-consuming, does facilitate the application of the day's concepts. Consequently, the return on investment regarding your education here directly correlates to your effort.

The real shortcoming of the bootcamp lies in the Alumni group. We met an energetic, frank, and knowledgeable woman about six weeks into the course. She was supposed to guide us post-graduation, and we were eager to work with her. Unfortunately, the bootcamp let her and her entire team go, replacing them with less impressive substitutes. The new Alumni lead has a habit of scheduling meetings at the last moment, causing inconvenience, and her team seems ill-equipped for their roles according to their LinkedIn profiles. Additionally, the high staff turnover further strained our experience. Some of the new staff members quit within a week of their appointment, causing considerable disruption. Graduates were left trying to adapt to different people's styles, adding unnecessary pressure in an already stressful transition period.


The bootcamp's 9-month job guarantee is a significant selling point. However, the guarantee comes with stringent requirements that almost seem deliberately designed to frustrate the job search. For instance, the need to apply to 10 jobs per day or 50 per week, coupled with advice to reach out to every recruiter, borders on the impractical without resorting to mass applications on platforms like LinkedIn, thereby diluting the value of the exercise.

In our cohort's Discord, I shared a snippet of a conversation I had with the Alumni's self-proclaimed "Rising Product Manager". This exchange illuminated the hollowness of their support. They congratulated me on my employment while insisting I document it through the same appointment system they had previously ignored. It seemed more an attempt to claim undeserved credit than genuine support. My new job had little to do with their efforts, aside from some understanding I gained about the technical interview process.

Consequently, while the bootcamp did provide a valuable foundation for self-learning, these discrepancies in its promised and actual services significantly tainted my overall experience. The unreliable aftercare support and the misleading student-to-instructor ratio, coupled with the high staff turnover, severely undermines the bootcamp's credibility. It's an area they urgently need to address for future cohorts.

In essence, this bootcamp's value lies in the self-study it pushes you towards. However, its aftercare support needs significant improvement, especially if they wish to continue advertising a 9-month job guarantee.

Coding temple was a great experience learning full stack development. The learning environment was fast paced and thanks to my instructors, Christian and Dylan, I was able to succeed. Not only were Christian and Dylan able to communicate and explain the coursework at a high level but they also always made sure what they were communicating was understood by everyone. They could always tell when I needed to be pushed to go out and find a solution for myself or when I truly needed their extra help with understanding a topic. That has and will continue to make me a better developer. The coursework as a whole was well thought out. I never felt like I was incapable of what was being taught to us that day.

I am a stay-at-home with two rambunctious boys, a 2-yr old and 2-month old when I started the program and didn’t have coding experience. I’ve always been intrigued to learn coding and to chance to work remotely. I chose Coding Temple based on the review and now, I can say that was a best choice!    I did the self-paced program and did my lessons and assignments and projects at my own pace-that was the beauty of it. Also, videos were very well put together and the requirements were challenging and satisfying to finish it.  Aside from that they have Codewars workshops and whiteboards that they offer every week. More importantly, shoutout to my lovely TA’s Schadre Dent and Donovan O’Linn who were always responsive and helpful whenever I get stuck, they’re amazing!    If you haven’t picked any coding school yet… then go ahead and inquire at Coding Temple they have lot of courses that they offer. And if you’re a parent who wants to have a job remotely while raising their kid this is a good choice to consider, ‘IF I DID IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO!’

I wanted to start off by saying that this course has been challenging. They provide an overwhelming amount of information that is difficult for any person to digest. When I began this course, I had very little knowledge of coding, and progressing from a beginner to a novice in such a program has been a painful process. However, I must express my deep appreciation for the dedicated and exceptional teachers, Sean Currie and Dylan Smith. They are undoubtedly the greatest teachers I have ever had the privilege of being a student of. Dylan is an absolutely brilliant instructor who was able to resolve any coding bugs that arose during the class.


I want to give a special shoutout to Sean. His after-school sessions and encouraging attitude have made this course manageable for me. There were moments throughout the course when I didn't think I would be able to graduate, but Sean was always there to provide that extra push I needed to persevere. I am incredibly grateful that I chose this bootcamp, as the knowledge they imparted is the industry standard and essential for success in the world of web development. 

Thank you Dylan and Sean, i could'nt have done it without the two of you.

I was still in my senior year of highschool, but I wanted a head start on my career! Coding Temple made that possible with their flex/self-paced schedule! With this I was able to complete lessons on time whenever it was convenient! Though the work was challenging and humbling, I had the help of fellow peers and instructors who I got to know very well, helping me with whatever issues one may face with code or issues with payment/deadlines! The experience is something that I will never forget and am forever grateful to have taken part in! Thank you Coding Temple this is not the end!