Ironhack

Learning

The teacher and TAs have a very deep understanding of the programming languages being taught in the program, and years of real industry experience. In our cohort it was clear that the teachers were a gold mine of information for those who had practiced coding for some months beforehand. On the other hand it was very easy to get lost in the depth of the conversations for those of us less experienced - so I highly recommend doing lots of prep to get the most out of their expertise. 

Job prospects

As an applicant I had some concerns about how employers would recognize a less traditional form of education such as a coding bootcamp, but I'm happy to say they have been put to rest. Senior staff from very well respected multinational companies have attended Ironhack to give presentations, give us students feedback on our projects, and discuss job opportunities with their companies. 

It’s day one. You ring the bell and enter a strange land which will be forever your home. You sit next to an unknown person that you will never forget. And so it starts. You finish day one: you think you might not make it. Day two: the faces start to be familiar but you’re struggling with the names. Another bunch of concepts on top of the ones you learned the day before and that you still don’t remember. You know you won’t make it. It’s the end of the first week, you have laughed, you have been frustrated twice (per day) and you have shared lots of memories with 21 new family members. What you are able to do by now was unbelievable five days ago. You know for certain that this is the change you were looking for. And there are still 8 weeks to go.

The whole Ironhack experience is one the best decisions you will ever make. Never a journey has been so long and short at the same time. The amount of things you will learn and will do almost feel impossible to accomplish in just two months. And when you look back you will wish to keep struggling with the everyday organized chaos your life just became over the last few weeks. Those days will be some of the best you ever have.

If you are reading this review it's probably because you're in the same position I was 5 months ago. You've probably stumbled upon the Ironhack website and you're contemplating, "Is this the right decision for me?". When I decided to join Ironhack I didn't realize it would be one of the best decisions I would make. For most of my adolescence I didn't have many challenges in university, but Ironhack tested my personality, my passion, and my knowledge. The friendships I've created will be everlasting as well as the memories that came along with it. It is in an intense program and most of the times you might feel frustrated, tired, and even cranky, however, the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that comes along with these feelings are the best residual effects you can experience. It eclipses frustration, fatigue, and mood with ease. I would recommend this bootcamp to everyone everytime without hesitation whatsoever. So do it, make an impulsive but imformative decision to join Ironhack and become an Ironhacker, you won't regret it.

Ironhack is a tremendously fun and intense experience that is rewarding once you finish. From my point of view, anyone who comes from another sector and has not been able to write a line of code before starting is a true act of faith. Thanks to the need of the sector and the teaching method that I do not finish to understand by the rapidity in which the content is taught, Ironhack manages to turn around your professional career and / or prepare you to take on any professional challenge within the front area.

In short, it is a quick way to acquire the knowledge necessary to practice as a programmer in a fast and forceful way, to live a beautiful experience with all kinds of feelings and a challenge with which to overcome oneself

Looking for a change in my career I went to Ironhack. I came from a secondhand store, a sector, totally different and even though it cost me a lot in the end, you get it out. You have to be constant since the rhythm of learning is marked by yourself, the classes do not stop!!

If you are looking for a new experience and a fast and complete learning this is your site, professionals willing to help, well-maintained facilities, talks for students and especially people who want to help.

At least I can't do it, but I don't want to deceive you, you must be ready for hight levels of demand, especially if you don't have programming experience. 
If you want to change your profile without losing time and especially if you like programming, this is the place. 
It hasn't trick, the syllabus is very extensive, if you are a novice prepare yourself to the maximum, your Preework surpassed with solvency, tae online courses is a good idea, you will need to be familiar with the syntax and the lexicon of the code, you will have to ask and be understood. 
You'll learn the most demanded technologies. The team is excellent, they will take care about your career and help you to find a new job.

It's never too late to follow your dreams. That's what I was thinking 9 weeks ago when I started the Ironhack web bootcamp along with other 25 people that soon would become like my family. We were told that it was going to be hard, and it was. But also we were told that we will improve like crazy!.. and we will, everyday... pushing our limits and doing what we couldn't and more. It was a unique experience, intense, very intense, and full of proudness for me and my colleges and what we acommplished along the way. Now, I am proud to say that I am a programmer, yes! My dream came true! :-)

Ironhack was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I’ve made not only for my career, but for my personal growth and self esteem.

From the initial interview to the my very last day, the team and instructors made me completely at ease in my lack of understanding and were intentional in checkups and encouraging me and my classmates to push ourselves.

I had zero experience in coding when I first entered the course and was incredibly intimidated. On my first day, I felt pretty anxious and out of my league, but the instructors, TA’s, and Ironhack staff make you feel at ease even when you feel out of place. They are patient and are genuinely interested in your growth. Nizar was our instructor for our bootcamp who is hands down one of the most talented instructors I’ve met. He is able to meet you where you are and is accommodating to your needs in the classroom. It’s easy to feel incompetent in such a large subject that is completely new, but Nizar and his team do a great job of making you feel comfortable in a challenging space. He also has a gift for teaching students with all backgrounds and will meet you where you are in your understanding.

The bootcamp is intense, but it’s well worth the time spent there. I came out with confidence in my new skills even though I knew I had a lot more to learn. The bootcamp provides you a great foundation along with a large network of talented individuals who are more than willing to help you navigate through the tech realm as many are completely new to this space.

There are a lot of valuable resources as well. They keep you well informed on all things tech happening in the community and Daniel Brito, the Placements Manager, prepares your for your interviews leading up to the end of the bootcamp.

Daniel Brito is invested in your time at the bootcamp and your time afterwards. I still go to him for questions and advice in regards to job hunting or interviews. I gained an internship as a Jr. Web Developer within 1 month of the program because of the confidence and tips I received from Daniel Brito and the team.

Overall, I think that if you are looking for a quality bootcamp then I highly recommend Ironhack. I loved the community I built and the challenges that were presented to me. If you want to take your career to new heights or just challenge yourself in a safe space - this is it. 

If you're on the fence just do your research, commit, and go for it! 

You can read more about my experience on my blog here.

(If the link doesn’t work: http://www.rootandravish.co/lifestyle/coding-bootcamp-what-the-heck-is-that)