Ironhack

I just finish the full-time UX/UI Ironhack program here in Miami.

I can say that Ironhack is a great place to study, teacher’s and staff in general are amazing. 

 

Ironhack is a great place to network. I had a beautiful experience with all the people inside, they are like a family to me. You can notice that they select good persons with values, people that are hungry of learn more, increase their knowledge and succeeds in life. That is so important to me because it motivates you and gives you the right environment where you can grow. In order to achieve your goals and dreams you always have to work hard, and Ironhack was definitely another challenge for me. 

 

Also, Ironhack not only host meetup events, but also let the students know the best events going on each week. It is reallhy interesting that every week there is a different person that is currently working in the field that comes in as a guest speaker. 

 

So I can say that my overall experience was very positive. During an extraordinarily intense 9 week period I was exposed to a vast amount of information and tools to learn such as sketch, InVision and Flinto. That was great, because as I’m already a designer for almost 9 years, my goal was to learn more tools.    

 

The location in Miami is building.co which for me is the best co-working office space in the downtown Miami. Great concept space, you have a great view of Miami that helps you to be inspired during the time you have to work on your projects. 

 

Don’t expect to sleep, do expect a life-changing experience, be prepared to work hard, stay focus which can bring you to have new a more doors open.

The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it!! 

To me success is not about money, it’s about what I design! Be passion about design!

As we all know no pain no gain! 

Good luck! 

 

 

This course manages to effectively balance the strategy and research side of UX with the design requirements of UI using a well thought out course plan and proficient teachers. Embedded into the lessons is a large amount of practical work which brings the learning to life and prepares you to overcome UX/UI challenges you are likely to face in the real world.  One of the most important things I learned was UX was the rapid prototyping process which involves user testing after each prototype is created. Conducting user testing is an art form where it is easy to ask leading questions, but if done well it provides you information that can vastly improve the project. It can also sometimes be difficult to locate users who fit the target persona you are looking for when testing a product but the closer you get the better the results. My overall experience was very positive. During an extraordinarily intense 9 week period I was exposed to a vast amount of information which included up-to-date guidance on using tools such as sketch, InVision and Flinto which seem to be evolving on an almost monthly basis. The course was extremely practical and involved group and individual work to create four design projects, all of which provides good content for a design portfolio. The portfolio is how you will ultimately be judged by the design community and this was suitably stressed throughout the course. The staff were passionate about their subjects and knowledgeable and put in a considerable number of hours outside usual course teaching time to help out on projects. The location in Miami is building.co which for me is the best co-working office space in the downtown Miami area because it houses numerous tech companies so that all adds to the feeling that you are part of the tech community. Having just finished the course it is difficult to assess how the experience will impact my career but I am sure it will be significant as the skills obtained are becoming critical to any company that wants to stay ahead by creating good user experiences. As more communication and interaction with products moves to digital platforms, knowing the methodologies used in rapid prototyping, design sprints and user flows will only become more essential.  I would recommend the course as it is comprehensive and draws on a lot of different resources. Don’t expect to sleep, do expect a life-changing experience which can launch a new career or boost an existing one.

 

 

I chose to go to Ironhack after graduating with a degree in psychology. After doing some research online I learned that if you want to start your career in UX a portfolio and networking are super important.

Ironhack offers multiple projects compared to some other bootcamps that only offer one. We did 2 group projects and 2 solo projects so whether working as a team is your thing or you prefer working solo Ironhack is a good choice.

Ironhack is a great place to network because they not only host meetup events, but also let the students know the best events going on each week. Also, every week there is a different person that is currently working in the field that comes in as a guest speaker.

That being said It is a very fast paced course, so come in prepared & stay organized. You get what you put into it.

I did the full time web development bootcamp and my experience here at Ironhack Miami was really great and something I will never forget. I did have a bit of coding experience which helped a lot throughout the 9 weeks but now I can say I really understand how to code out full stack applications. A huge thank you to my TAs and instructor for all of their help they were very talented and knowledgable on the material. The curriculum has a lot of great information and was spot on in my opinion as it was developed to really break down a lot of the concepts and will help you hone in on your skills. The course will give you the skillset to develop 3 applications for your resume. One game, a server side express app, and a full stack application using Angular. I am definitely optimistic on the opportunities after graduating from the course as students are already landing jobs even before graduation. The career placements manager, Brito will help you with your goals as long you put in the hard work. The Ironhack staff is very inviting and they are there to help you in any way they can with your journey into web development.       

It has been a great experience to be part of the Ironhack family notice I'm saying Family and no Staff because that is what they are a big, lovable family, from the pantry to the top. The immersive bootcamp at Ironhack beat all my expectations and more. Hands On program from the first minute, with highly skilled and experienced professionals who makes of the learning process a memorable event. UX DESIGN it's a revelation in my live , without knowing I was doing parts of the process in my daily routine. I can tell is a life change, a new universe, a great adventure. Thanks Ironhack for teaching me all the tools to success in this new career. I'll be always proud to be an #IRONHACKER

Attending the first Part-time UX/UI Course on the Miami Campus was a decision I DO NOT regret. Why? 

 

• The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and recognized in the field. On top of that, they are great human beings that want you to succeed. My co-hort had the pleasure of having Joel Mena, Alex Souza, Marcelo Paiva and Fernando A. as instructors during the course. All are passionate teachers with a wealth of knowledge and will go the extra mile if you show them you want to learn. They are awesome, I can't stress this enough.

• The Ironhack staff is friendly, genuine people who are always willing to help if needed.  My first interaction with an Ironhack employee was the initial interview with Alia and it was such a great first impression that it set the rest of the experience for me.  My interactions with Marisa, Danny, Pat and other members have been nothing but positive as well.   
   
• The location of the campus is in a shared workspace for tech companies in Brickell.  Ironhack takes up a good portion of the building that offers a cute outdoor patio, a clean and tidy environment (shout out to Maru, who is super nice and great at her job), a kitchen space with free coffee, tea, sparkling water, beer and fruit!  You feel comfortable in the space and these amenities make your numerous hours they're very enjoyable.  I'm going to miss the space.
   
• Brito, the Placements Manager at Ironhack will help a TON.  Leading up to your final days you will see a lot of him.  He will give you pointers on your resume, interview skills, Linkedin tricks, etc., etc.  It helps that Ironhack in Miami has a great reputation, but Brito is very well-connected and does a fantastic job helping you land that job.

Things to note if you are planning on attending the course are expenses that you are not informed of during the interview process.  The building does not offer parking, so you will have to pay street parking or nearby garage, around $12.  You will have to purchase software, although at discounted educational prices, about $200.

You are expected to be in class, ready to go on time, not Miami time.  Instructors have a curriculum to follow and do not like to fall behind.  Don't be tardy to class and don't miss class either. It affects you and others around you.

There is Pre-Work to do before the course begins, take the time to do it. It definitely helps.

I took the part-time course, because I worked full-time. You will need to put in about 2+ hours on the days you don't have class to complete course work. It is challenging and time consuming, so prioritize and organize your life accordingly. I missed life events because I was either attending courses or doing homework. It's only for 6 months, you will survive.

All in all YOU GET WHAT YOU PUT IN.  If you are just getting by doing the minimum work the instructors and the staff will know and it will show in your projects too.  Ironhack teaches the skills and gives you a "toolbox" of knowledge, but it is up to you to read all the modules, research on your own and do the work.  There's so much to learn that Ironhack is really just a stepping-stone, but an important one.  If you are a person that needs supervising or babying, this is not for you.  No one is going to hold your hand.  That's not to say they aren't there for you, but you need to show effort.

Would I recommend the Ironhack UX/UI course? Absolutely.  Is it going to a lot of effort on our part?  Absolutely.  Is it worth it?  Absolutely.

Went into Ironhack with almost zero coding experience, and left feeling confident in my abilities to bring value to my next employer. Instructors, expecially the TA's CARED for each student's growth and success during the program, and Daniel Brito, The Placements Manager provides thorough, yet simple to implement instructions on how to get a job after, and brings energy and passion to his work. 

Not a perfect bootcamp, but from my point of view, pretty damn close. Thank you Ironhack, it was real. 

If I had to summarize what is Ironhack, the word I use is Intensive.
If you love to learn, train, and realize that you can change the direction of your Job career in only 9 weeks, Ironhack is your place.
You will meet a lot of people with the different way of thinking and point of view, and that is Ironhack too, is like an small family, you will spend 12 hours per day the next 9 weeks, so maybe you will laugh or get angry about the code… 
They have the best teachers, not only good in teaching, also good people.
Maybe If I would known before about Ironhack…
Well the good point is, that right now Im feeling like Im in the top of wave in my job carrer.
Thanks Ironhack :)