concordia-bootcamps-logo

Concordia Bootcamps

Average Rating4.58
137 Reviews
4 Courses

Concordia Bootcamps partners with universities to offer online coding and data science bootcamps. These bootcamps prepare students for careers in tech, and offer a university certificate upon graduation. The bootcamps also teach students how to navigate the job market, how to market themselves, and how to network. Concordia Bootcamps is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Concordia Bootcamps formerly went by the name DecodeMTL and Journey Education.

Write A Review

137 Concordia Bootcamps Reviews

Schools can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Course Report never suppresses negative reviews
Sort by
Filter by
  • Karl
    Karl
    Graduate • Full-Stack Immersive • Montreal
    Nov 09, 2015
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp

    J'ai eu la chance de faire parti de la première cohorte de DecodeMTL. J'ai appris beaucoup, et ce dans un environnement très relax, propice à l'effort intellectuel. Professeurs de qualités avec beaucoup de patience et générosité. Je recommande.

    I had the chance to be part of the first cohort at DecodeMTL. I improved my coding skills like I didn't thought possible in 8 weeks. Knowledgeable and patient teaching staff....

    Report
  • W. Vong
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Data Science Diploma (Part-Time) • Online
    Mar 29, 2024
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Not your ticket into tech

     Let me preface the review by saying that I did get a job in Data fairly soon after I graduated from the bootcamp. I therefore consider myself a success story from the bootcamp. I was part of the 2023 part-time cohort which ended in September 2023. I was working full-time at my job while doing this bootcamp part-time. I already had some (although very little) programming knowledge. And I also already had completed a semi-relevant (to data science) Bachelor`s degree before star...
    Report
  • n/a
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Online
    Jun 30, 2023
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Rough Finding A job Later

    The bootcamp had a great curriculum and great projects as well but what stood aside from free online resources was the networking partnerships they spoke of to bring you on as a student. They also advertised 90% of grads find a job at the end. Given market it tough but after many grads did not find a job in the field 2022. they still advertised 90% to new students 2023 when that was not the case anymore. I would say everything you learn is useful but I wouldn't recommend it to others. Es...
    Report
  • Dariusz Czeczuk
    Anonymous
    Student • Web Development Diploma (Part-Time) • Online
    Jun 27, 2023
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Not as advertised

    The course is not conducted nor at the caliber it claims to be. 

    The learning experience is not great nor consistent. Half the instructors cannot lecture and do not seem to put the effort either, given they are reading the slides and are not organized in their lectures (knowing what slide comes next or topics covered). On top of that, most are not experienced developers nor teachers which does not help the matter. 

    The concerns and feedback given throughout the bootcamp by ...
    Report
  • JR Ds
    Anonymous
    Student • Montreal
    Jun 06, 2023
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Save Your Money: Unqualified Instructors and Minimal Career Assistance

    The instructors lack knowledge and experience, and some of them struggle with teaching and don't fully grasp the course material themselves. They often hire inexperienced junior data scientists or recent graduates. Many of the assignments and materials seem to be directly copied from well-known resources, without any effort to rephrase or add additional details.


    The bootcamp advertises an 80 percent success rate in finding jobs after graduation, but in our cohort,...
    Report
  • Nunth Sucondese
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development Diploma • Online
    Apr 03, 2023
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Not Worth it

    The industry has changed over the last year and it definitely isn't a guarantee you land a job because you've attended the bootcamp. The curriculum is intense and you do learn the fundamentals of coding but the speed in which you learn leaves gaps of knowledge that become apparent when you start applying to jobs. The fee for this bootcamp is quite heavy and the curriculum isn't anything you can already find on the internet and can save you thousands of dollars. As mentioned in other revi...
    Report
  • Amir
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Online
    Mar 25, 2023
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Waste of Money & Time

    I graduated from the Data Science bootcamp a few months ago. This is a review based on my personal experience, and might not represent other students' opinions. All I can say is that the bootcamp does not give you anything that you cannot get by yourself. The curriculum they offer is not even as good as a 30$ course from udemy (in my opinion). Their job assistance is not enough for you to get a job (if anyone gets a job it is because of their efforts and not the bootcamp). Also, most imp...
    Report
  • Doug
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Online
    Mar 23, 2023
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Save yourself 12k

    As the job market has changed I would recommend everyone reading this to find out what they truly want out of the bootcamp. After graduating in December, I have yet to receive 1 offer. I thought career services would make up for the teach yourself philosophy that the bootcamp had but I was wrong. Events set up with companies who aren’t even hiring, no opportunities presented from the career coach which is more of a venting session than anything. They reassured us that 90% of students lan...
    Report

    Kevin Khoury of Concordia Bootcamps

    Partner

    Mar 23, 2023

    Hello - Kevin here. I'm one of the creators of this program. I want to personally thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience at our bootcamp. I'm sorry to hear that you have been dissatisfied with the service and that you have not received any job offers since graduating in December.

    I take all feedback seriously and am constantly looking for ways to improve the program and support services. While I understand that the job market can be challenging and that success is not guaranteed, our team is committed to providing our students with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to pursue their career goals.

    Every student's experience and outcome is unique and while we can't guarantee everyone a job, we are committed to providing the necessary tools and resources to help our graduates succeed. I truly appreciate your feedback and if you're open to it you can reach out to me directly -- kevin@concordiabootcamps.ca. We can grab a coffee and talk about how we can make this better for you.

    Hope to hear from you.
    Kevin
  • Pascha M
    Anonymous
    Solution Developer • Graduate • Online
    Oct 18, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Solid Foundation

    This bootcamp offered a solid foundation in Full Stack Development concepts and vocabularies. I appreciated the day-time schedule a lot and I found it offered a stable structure to move through such a fast-paced training schedule. I also appreciated the bootcamp's overall emphasis on employability and any lecture references to how certain programming languages would play out or apply to on-the-job duties.

    At times, the speed and frequency of the workshops(i.e. assignments) felt mo...
    Report
  • Anonymous
    Jr. Web developer and integrator • Student • Montreal
    Aug 09, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Full stack web developer

    The course was great, slow pace fast at the start, and accelerated towards the end. The instructors were very friendly and i felt comfortable talking to each one.

    Regarding the curriculum, could have used an extra class on the backend end and one less in basic js. Aside from this, it was perfect and even then the instructors were available once all the courses were done.

    Last but not least important. The career coaching after graduating was better than expected. My coach Pe...
    Report
  • Anony
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Full-Stack Immersive • Montreal
    Jul 12, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Full-stack Web Development

    Recently I graduated from Concordia University Web Development Bootcamp. The course was so intensive that if anyone keeps continuing daily projects, will surely learn a lot and get confidence gradually. I like to mention that instructors are really helpful; if you get stuck for 20 mins, you should never hesitate to get help from them. I assert that you'll certainly learn through problems.
    But I recommend that you must have prior basic knowledge about JavaScript, otherwise it's quite d...
    Report
  • Joshua
    Anonymous
    Graduate • Full-Stack Immersive • Montreal
    Jul 10, 2022
    Overall Experience
    Instructors
    Curriculum
    Job Assistance

    Great experience!

    My experience at Concordia Bootcamps was a fun, challenging, and rewarding one.  The course was thorough and gave students the skills to create full stack web applications from scratch.  There are several recurring topics/languages that I saw when looking for jobs that were not taught but overall, the curriculum was great and relevant.  The work was challenging and would be a bit difficult to tackle if you came into the program with zero experience (some prep work before taking the cours...
    Report

Concordia Bootcamps Alumni Outcomes

Recent Concordia Bootcamps News

Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated October 21, 2020
Calling all career switchers who would rather skip the expense of a commute: Kevin Khoury, the co-founder of DecodeMTL, explains why they’ve brought their JavaScript bootcamp online for remote learners. Learn what a typical day looks like and how you’ll communicate with instructors and students. Bonus: DecodeMTL has recently announced a 6-month job guarantee for their in-person bootcamps!...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated February 07, 2020
Should I do a coding bootcamp? This is a question we hear all the time, and for good reason. As more coding bootcamps launch (not to mention the rising media coverage), you’re probably wondering, “should I jump on the bandwagon and learn to code?” A recent TechCrunch article implored you not to learn to code unless you’re ready to put in the work to be great, whereas President Obama wants...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated April 14, 2016
Scott was a school teacher in Montreal for 17 years before he started teaching himself web design and freelancing on the side. When he decided to make the full career change, Scott enrolled in DecodeMTL coding bootcamp in Montreal. Now he is a front end developer for AppDirect and loving it. Scott tells us about his favorite project at DecodeMTL, the classmates in his cohort, and his surp...
Nick Toscano
Nick Toscano
Updated October 03, 2024
Canadian bootcamps are working hard to develop the talent needed to keep up with Canada’s growing tech hubs. StartUp Genome ranks Toronto and Vancouver amongst the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world. The Canadian tech economy as a whole is being fueled by thriving companies such as Shopify, HootSuite, Kik, Wattpad, and Erkem. Their success has generated a lot of interest among investors. ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 03, 2014
DecodeMTL is an 8-week Front-End Web Development program that teaches students to build beautifully crafted and well coded simple websites. With their first cohort coming up, we sat down with founder Kevin Khoury to get the scoop on who's teaching the course and the outcomes students can expect when graduating.    What were you doing before you started DecodeMTL? I am not a techn...
Locations

Concordia Bootcamps Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.6
Instructors
4.6
Curriculum
4.5
Job Assistance
4.6
Write A Review
More Information
Guarantees Job
Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Recent Concordia Bootcamps News
FAQs

How much does Concordia Bootcamps cost?

Concordia Bootcamps costs around $12,495.

What courses does Concordia Bootcamps teach?

Concordia Bootcamps offers courses like Data Science Diploma, Data Science Diploma (Part-Time), Web Development Diploma, Web Development Diploma (Part-Time).

Where does Concordia Bootcamps have campuses?

Concordia Bootcamps teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Concordia Bootcamps worth it?

Concordia Bootcamps hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 137 Concordia Bootcamps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Concordia Bootcamps on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Concordia Bootcamps legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 137 Concordia Bootcamps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Concordia Bootcamps and rate their overall experience a 4.58 out of 5.

Does Concordia Bootcamps offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Concordia Bootcamps 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 Concordia Bootcamps reviews?

You can read 137 reviews of Concordia Bootcamps on Course Report! Concordia Bootcamps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Concordia Bootcamps and rate their overall experience a 4.58 out of 5.

Is Concordia Bootcamps accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Concordia Bootcamps doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

Get Free Bootcamp Advice

Sign up for our newsletter and receive our free guide to paying for a bootcamp.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive email marketing from Course Report.

Get Matched in Minutes

Just tell us who you are and what you’re searching for, we’ll handle the rest.

Match Me