Ironhack

I chose Ironhack because of its reputation, and from talking to actual IT recruiters in Miami who said Ironhack grads come out better-prepared than those from other similar bootcamps. The coursework is more rigorous so the grads themselves are better able to transition to actual real-world developer work / transition to other languages and frameworks better; and there's more job search / career prep.

Just be prepared to put in a ton of time and energy. The course moves fast, and it's easy to fall behind if you're not taking it seriously or are trying to keep working while attending.

Instructional and admin staff were incredibly nice and patient with us.

I am a Public Accountant, 53 years old, I have taken many courses in my life, from professional pool operator supported by the NSPF; spinning instructor accedited by Reebok; short film writer; among many others, and without fear of error I can say  the Ironhack Web Development Bootcamp is the best course I have taken in my life. When I read what I could get in 9 weeks I did not believe it, I thought it was a joke or a fraud, today after living it I know that the advertising was just a bit of the reality. I learned not only about web development but also discipline and hard work; the human quality of the staff is incredible, the group of people that formed my group could not be better, today I continue with my career with new skills but above all with a new attitude towards work and with a group of elite friends ... thank you Ironhack

I honestly didn't know what to expect when I signed up for Ironhack. It was a pivitol moment in my life as i was trying to figure things out and I took a chance.  I had spent thousands of dollars on traditional education schooling and  really didn't know what this experience would be like. Let's just say it was one of the best decisions I  ever made.  The location, people and what the ux/ui program pushes you to do is every bit of amazing. I learned the core principles of user centered design but most importanly I learned about myself. I learned not to give up, its ok to lean on your team, and how to share and support others.  The culture at Ironhack is what really stands out, you're not just in a cohort with 20 random people form all over the world. You are with a group of  people from all different backgrounds and lifestyles and who share a common interest that somehow makes you become a family. I dont know if that was everyone before me experience or even after me but, I can say that on the first day I went to Ironhack as an individual. Nine weeks later I  graduated with a family, a network and a support system. 

The most important thing I learned during my time at Ironhack was to trust process and that the user is the guide. I learned to let go and not lead with a solution as opposed to undstanding the problem as a whole. 

Everyone from the staff, instructors and my classmates made this process beyond easy. My instructor David and TA's Hector and Hugo were awesome, talk about being there when you need them. I never heard no they were there the whole time  helping and guiding, so much support. Brito the outcomes manager also played a major role in the process he was more like a father, staying on us to make sure our Linkedin Profiles were on point prepping us for interviews and keeping us in the know about local meet ups and workshops. He also put together career fair ending with a hiring fair that had some pretty awesome companies like Uber and Royal Caribbean. 

My only cons are I wish the program was longer, and I wish we worked with the web dev corhort more. I think it would better prepare us when stepping into the real world and having to have that dialog amongst peers in the work place. Also, I felt alot of pressure to put my portfolio together in the end so either allowing a week  to work soley on the portfolio after our final project or incoporating the porfolio as a weekly deliveralble to pace the students progress.

Overall my experience was amazing and if I had the funds I would do it all again!! 

When I decided to change my professionnal path from psychology to UX, I had difficulty choosing from the different programs available. Ironhack Paris was a great experience and I don't regret the investment.

By going to Ironhack in invested in myself 150%. Not only was it a leap of faith, it was the mean for me to learn differently : learn ny doing, learn with your peers, complete each other's skills. I got to learn the UX process and the different tools that come in handy when researching user problems and defining solutions. The instructors were supportive, listening.

The strengh at Ironhack is the constant process of improving the was their courses go with student feedback every week or so. I got the understand how listening, observing people helped improving an experience and how design is not about pretty pixel, it starts with the WHY of every single pixel you design.

The whole Ironhack experience was an intense human, those 9 weeks with the same people, day after day, from 9 am to 9 pm most days, taught me more than UX/UI, it taugh me the sense of family, the humility to admit you don't know and that someone else does, and how working together, making compromises, choosing what is best for the user (and not for you ego) makes better outcomes than working solo. 

To conclude, I found a job not even 5 day post Hackshow, starting this september 2018 !

Ironhack has been one of the greatest experiences I've had in my life. I had the opportunity to attend Ironhack's UX/UI Bootcamp in Miami, FL after being awarded a scholarship by Uber which was truly life-changing.

Ironhack Miami is located at Building.co, a co-working space in which you will have 24/7 access. There will be times that you will find yourself working late hours or staying up late to play cornhole with classmates on the rooftop terrace, a perfect outdoor space for daily stand-ups, cornhole tournaments, and meditation!

The UX/UI curriculum is truly immersive and well thought out. They take you through each of the phases of the UX process all the way to a final working prototype, multiple times! My instructor, David Fast and the TA's Hector and Hugo were beyond helpful and knowledgeable. At Ironhack you'll also get the opportunity to meet Alia, Jess, and Alex a group of vibrant, hard-working individuals that are making sure that you are having the best experience possible.

When it comes to getting a job, Brito, the outcomes manager is there to guide you through the job-seeking process and help you land a job! I couldn't have done it without the Ironhack team, Uber, and all the individuals that helped me along the way.

Be ready to work hard and push yourself to take that next step in our career and keep in mind that when you join Ironhack, you are not just entering a boot camp, when you join Ironhack you become part of a family. 

If you have any questions about the UX/UI program or about Ironhack Miami, feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/candresarev/

When I came to Ironhack, I was a person pushing my life to the limit, having many painful life experiences. I went to Ironhack with not much more than hope in my heart and a will to give my ALL to change my career and change my life! I've met a community of so many great people, and together we gave our all to learn JavaScript and the MEAN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular2, Node.js). If you're looking at this now, they've probably updated to MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js).

Be ready to work HARD, and put in HOURS to accomplish. The bootcamp says 400 hours, but it takes more than that to be very proficient. They prepare you to learn code, search for answers, and the career preparation by Brito is better than ANY career prep I've ever had in my life! The experiences I've had in Ironhack have marked me positively for life, and I feel strong not just in my very basic foundation in Web Development, but as a person. 

I can say that Ironhack is the best thing I've ever done in my life, and the benefits are just beginning :)

Oh! You'll be at a MASSIVE advantage if you read, understand, and apply You Don't Know JS, Eloquent Javascript, and learn basic Javascript Data Structures and Algorithms before the prework, but you'll be able to make it through without those, although you may need them at the end to help you be a top candidate for a job :).

If any questions, find me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianninicharles/

I've been a student in Ironhack Miami Bootcamp. I was taking Full-time UX/UI course.

The course is very intensive so in order not to lose track of the program you'll have to work hard and make a lot of exercises. But I want to say that it worth it, trust me, guys. You will never be the same person again once you finish. It will change your life completely, and change it in a better way. Besides design, this Bootcamp teaches you how to be successful in your life, solve problems and never give up. It's all about passion...its all about GRIT. 

The teaching staff has been great and they were often available to help you also in extra hours. Many thanx to our instructor David and 2 TA's: Hector and Hugo. All of them were supporting and pushing you to do more and learn more. The curriculum is amazing too and focused on your practical skills. Like we say in Ironhack "Learning by doing". All that skills that you polished here, you will be using in real life and that's why Ironhack is the best one ever.

Ironhack is all about hard work, persistence, and dedication. Ironhack is family. It feels like second home here. And yes you would have your father here. His name is Daniel, but you can call him Brito. This guy got your back,  he is outcomes manager and will help you to find your dream job. You would get mother too. Her name is Alia, she is general manager, wonderful and wise woman btw. And finally, you would get a ton of sisters and brothers, which are people from your cohort and grads from previous cohorts. Oh, snap! I forgot to mention your new older sister- Jess (program manager). She is an amazing person and she will make your days in boot camp bright, funny and enjoyable.

If you are looking for a new start in this field and change your life I suggest people think seriously and join Ironhack family. Welcome