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I am thoroughly impressed with my experience in the RapidAscent Cybersecurity program. As someone transitioning from a 23-year career in the military to the civilian cybersecurity field, I found the program to be exceptionally well-structured and tailored to address the needs of both beginners and experienced professionals.

The curriculum is comprehensive and dives deep into key areas like cybersecurity fundamentals, advanced concepts, and hands-on training that mirrors real-world scenarios. For example, I worked through challenging modules like Windows Privilege Escalation, which helped me solidify my practical knowledge while refining my ability to solve complex problems in high-pressure environments.

The program's focus on industry-relevant skills and certifications is outstanding. It provided me with invaluable preparation for certifications like Security+ and SSCP, both of which I achieved during the course. The hands-on labs and interactive sessions were instrumental in building my confidence and ensuring I’m not just book-smart but job-ready.

What really stands out about RapidAscent is the emphasis on mentorship and networking. The instructors and support staff are not only knowledgeable but genuinely invested in your success. They are always available to answer questions, clarify difficult concepts, and offer career guidance. The program’s structure encourages collaboration, and I appreciated how it helped me build connections with peers in the industry.

Overall, RapidAscent has been an integral part of my journey into cybersecurity. It has equipped me with the technical expertise and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in this fast-paced and ever-evolving field. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to break into cybersecurity or advance their career in this exciting domain.

   The instructors are good, and they are actually working in the fields that they are teaching. They share a lot of information, give real world examples and put a bit of themselves into each class. After graduation, Fullstack does offer resume and interview assistance. You will learn a lot of really good and useful tools and information.
   I was working a full-time 40+ hour job while doing this online part-time bootcamp and wasn't able to do any school work while at my full-time job. Because of this I found it very difficult to keep up with the course work. They give you a lot of great information but it comes fast and it doesn't stop. I like to compare it to a speeding train and you're holding on but the train doesn't stop, it keeps flying down the track. If I fell behind, it was nearly impossible for me to catch up. I inquired about extra help but was denied and told that the 20 minutes of office hours, every 2 weeks, was enough (it wasn't). I understand they are revamping the process and offering longer office hours, so maybe that will help.  I reached out to the Student Success Manager (SSM) but it seems as though they don't care if you're succeeding, just if you're failing or not. Except for the handful of quizzes in the beginning, I failed every test and yet some how I passed and graduated. It seemed that most of my cohort classmates didn't have a job or had a part-time job or a job where they could do class work when they were at their jobs. If one of those options is your situation, I say go for it, but if you are in my situation, it's going to be really difficult. It was for me anyway.
   I think the ultimate success of this bootcamp is if I can get a job in the field of study. I graduated a couple weeks ago and still job hunting, so I can't really say if the bootcamp was a success or not. Working a part-time job while working a full-time job feels like 2 full-time jobs, so before you sign-up, think about your situation carefully and whether you have the time and energy to keep up with the pace for 6 months.