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This boot camp was even worst than my community college. They treat you like a bunch of kids. You can be dropped if you are late for 5 days since they mark you as absent. Graders, grade based on their personal preferences and even when several people work on the same project, some pass some fail! You can be working on the same assignment for months since every time a new person grades your assignment, there is a completely different set of problems to deal with. The curriculum material is really vague and if you ask them why, the answer is: we want you to be on your own! Your are also forced to make sure you are logged in their stupid browser based chat system all they long or you will be marked absent. Happy to be dropped, this was a torture!

Thinkful data analytics flex is a wonderful program, for students and people looking to shift careers in data analysis. The course is well structured and rigorous enough to keep you engaged. The ability to meet with a mentor weekly is an amazing perk. My mentor guided me very well through out the boot camp. My mentor also helped me stay motivated and push myself towards completing the boot camp. ASM and other reviewers who grade your work are well versed in the areas they deal with. The course is very flexible and Thinkful provides you with enough time to complete the boot camp. I highly recommend the data analytics boot camp from Thinkful. I am glad, I chose to pursue this boot camp.

This boot camp intensive equips students at any level to learn some of the industry-standard tools used in digital marketing today. The course is well-paced for a dedicated student committed to success. Treat it like a full-time job, as well as your job search afterwards. Like most things, you get out of it what you put into it. I found the course materials fun to work with, albeit sometimes a bit rudimentary and very basic (I understadn this is an advantage to students new to the field). I enjoyed the team-structure and task-sets we were assigned. I am very pleased with my portfolio and the chance to work with a non-profit, as well! Overall, great course. 

I took part in the digital marketing flex program at Thinkful. The curriculum touches on all of the important subjects in regards to today's digital marketing world and is up-to-date. All of the current platforms and topics are being discussed and taught in a logical order. As a flex student, you don't get to work with instructors or take part in the video/live sessions. You have a mentor though who will help you with your progress. Every chapter handles a different topic and you get to read through it, often filled with case studies, and examples. At the end of every chapter, there is a project for you to work on. This is how you apply the knowledge you have just gained and you can use these projects for your own personal portfolio. Every project is reviewed and you'll receive feedback. At the end of the program, you'll have a comprehensive portfolio that you can use for your career while applying for a job. Overall it's a great program and the career services afterward are extremely helpful. 

The program overall like most boot-camps boasts lots of material and resources, but I believe that the most important part my experience was with the mentoring and post class career stuff.  My mentor and I would talk about material and about other topics as well.  While sometimes we didn't have a lot to talk about there were real gems that I appreciated later down the line.  For example I learned about a new language(not in the material) on my own because our talks and it helped me get a role.  Post graduate stuff was great.  I regularly got a ton of resources and links to help in the search.  My resume was redone about 3 times, got a couple extra interviews and got into a mock interview pilot program.  Very nice for sure.

Lots of paired programming and capstone/portfolio opportunities for sure.  Good mix of full extensive and quick start explanations which serve well when you are trying to set up a project from the ground up. 

The accountability from the environment is something that I needed for sure but with that said, having a self study attitude is still needed otherwise you get caught behind.  There can be a lot of reading but that's to be expected.  Much like lots of things , you get out what you put in.  Its really up to you to give it an honest try.
 

I had an incredible experience with THINKFUL's Technical Project Management Flex program: 
A very thorough program, in regards to preparing me for all aspects of my new position. The program doesn't just include job specific educational curriculum. They also set you up with LinkedIn, Resume, and Mock Interview modules, which is where they prime all of your marketable areas perfectly for the hiring process. I had a great experience with my THINKFUL mentor Dhyana, who I had scheduled multiple meetings with each week. She has real experience as a Project Manager and that speaks volumes to THINKFUL's mentor selection criteria for their programs. Very pleased and grateful for the experience with THINKFUL, and blessed to have accepted a full time offer and a nice pay bump before graduating! Fantastic ROI.

Going through Thinkful to learn and hone my data analytical skills was one of the best things I have ever done.  The curriculum solidified skills I already had and taught me skills that I never would have thought I would be able to learn such as Python and SQL.  

What is different about Thinkful is that not only do they teach you the skills necessary to perform the job, they provide skills on interviewing, culture fit, networking and cover letter/resume writing.  They provide the full gamut of landing your next job.  They even have a post curriculum career coach that works with you until you land your next job.  

Because of Thinkful, I was able to make a career change and land a job as a Data Manager for an amazing company.  I will definitely turn to Thinkful for additional learning in Product Management and Data Science.  

Thinkful is a great boot camp that is both flexible and structured in a way that most university courses would be. The curriculum is rigorous and thorough, but like any course, the student needs to put in the time to practice and do further research outside of class and pair-programming time. If you’re looking for a career change and/or already have a college degree in something other than computer science, then I’d recommend Thinkful. It will provide you with a solid foundation on which to build as you advance in your career. It doesn’t guarantee a job ( and neither does a bachelor’s or master’s in CS) but their career services are awesome and my career coach helped me so much so that I was able to find a great job only a month after graduating. 

The UX/UI Flex program is a 6 month part-time program. Overall I had a really enjoyable time. 

Even from the start of onboarding with admissions, I felt safe and secure with my decision to hand my money over to them. Especially with the tuition guarantee (graduate with good academic standing, and if you don't get a job after 6 months post-graduation you may qualify for a refund). 
I appreciated how confident and knowledgeable the admissions staff were.

When it comes to curriculum, I feel like the projects were helpful in me getting experience in coming up with and executing an idea. My mentor (Rachel C.) was a perfect match for me and she was extremely helpful. I felt like my mentor sessions were extremely valuable to me because I was able to directly ask questions to an expert and working with her helped me feel more confident with my design decisions! I looked forward to my weekly meetings. Academic Success gave me the support I needed (especially when my cat was dying.) The entire Thinkful staff is very sweet and they genuinely want you to succeed.

My only complaint would have to be the specialization module. Since there are no assessments in that module it was difficult to understand the material or have any confirmation I was doing it right. If you take this course I recommend you do your specialization in UI design or UX research. I recommend not doing the front-end specialization (like I did).  My suggestion to Thinkful staff would be to add more video or temporarily pair us with a mentor who specializes in that module. 

Overall the curriculum was good but may need some improvement in some areas. However, I'm happy with all the feedback I received on my assignments. And I'm proud of the portfolio I was able to come up with at the end of my course! 

Now I'm on to the job hunting portion of this program and I'm already satisfied with the structure and support they give, so I'm confident I'll find a job within the given time frame.

Thank you Thinkful!

I completed the Digital Marketing self-paced program in March 2021. I was able to complete my course 2 weeks early, without having to push too hard to do so, and was in a full load of college courses simultaneously, so if you're wondering if you can do both- it's possible. I found it to be a great intro to digital marketing. I would say if you are new to the field, this is a great entry-level, foot in the door way to get started. The modules are informative and well written, and the module projects were helpful in getting experience doing real-life digital marketing. I do wish there were more projects, but I am an experiential learner. The feedback from the graders was helpful in taking my projects to the next level. My mentor was an absolute gem with a ton of industry experience who really helped me navigate any obstacle that came my way. I am just starting with Career coaching, but I already love my coach and can see that we'll be doing a lot to make sure that I get hired. More than that, I will leave with an understanding of how hiring and recruiting works that I never had access to and that is invaluable. 

The data analytics flex program is ideal for anyone looking to advance their careers who are working full time. Everything is on you, the individual. You are responsible for your learning from Day 1 until the day you graduate. This is perfect for people looking to study on their own time, being able to choose exactly when and for how long you study for. With that said, the support staff is excellent. I would go far as to say this is the program's strongest attribute. Meeting with a mentor that is in your field is crucial to furthering and reinforcing your understanding. The curriculum was exactly what I was looking for in terms of scope - Excel, SQL, Tableau, Stats, and Python. All are challenging but never dreadful to undertake. The only problem with the curriculum is its depth. A fair amount of topics are glossed over and offer a very brief explanation - even key concepts. As mentioned above, the learning is on you. Be prepared to seek additional information on the internet. It took me a while to understand this about the program - the program will get you off on the right foot for whatever you are learning but in order to really nail down your level of understanding you will most likely need to rely on additional sources and explanations. Furthermore, as with any new concept or field, you will not become a master in 1-2 months (within a tool like Excel, SQL, etc.) and certainly not the field of study you choose in 6 months. The program sets you on path to success and it is there to support you every step of the way. Just be aware you are an independent learner and must take on additional responsibility. 

I typically spent roughly 15 hours a week studying (2-3 hours/day)  and upwards to 20-25 hours a week when working on a capstone project.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Thinkful. They offer good information where you are working on starting your career immediately. It is CLEARLY their focus to get you going. You will learn the different aspects of digital marketing and apply what you learn to your own portfolio by completing projects. Instructors will give you valuable insight to your projects.

I find that the best part about the Thinkful program is the mentorship and the career coaching you get with the program. They will give you amazing resources to use to advance your career. Their goal is to get you going. It has worked for me as I am now working for an agency.

Thank you Thinkful!

Overall this was a solid educational experience for the price.  The curriculum laid a strong foundation for using excel, python, SQL and Tableau.  However in my experience I felt that some of the programming units could be more developed to be used in a professional environment. 

I enrolled in the course to upskill and pivot my career.  After the course I was ultimately able to find a new job but it required work outside just the given course work.

The one on one mentoring was strong and the mock interviews and presentations were helpful and informative.  The career support was outstanding, and probably the single most important part of the program.

I would recommend this course to someone looking to break into the data space but be aware that it will require a fair amount of work.

Thinkful Engineering Immersion program provides a true immersive experience from those who never coded in their lives to those who are trying to break into the software engineering industry. Thinkful provided me the resources and knowledge needed for best industrial practices in order for my skillsets to be competitive in the job market. This program is intense, in which I dedicated more than 12 hours a day learning and practicing code in order to become a web developer. The mentors are amazing and I was lucky to be paired with one that dedicated their nights, weekends, and holidays helping me achieve my deadlines and goals.  The career coach was committed and dedicated, along with very supportive in my journey to find a career. 

Taking the Thinkful Data Science Flex program was one of the best career decisions I've made, second only to going to college. I went in with background in Statistics, and that's it. I knew nothing about Python and had never actually programmed before. The 10 or so months that followed (I extended my learning) were challenging, but ultimately very rewarding. If you're serious about doing this, go all in. Invest the time to learn the ins and outs of your tools (Python / Pandas / SQL, etc.) and you will be rewarded. Stay up-to-date with industry standards. Start networking early. The Thinkful experience was instrumental in getting me to where I am now. I work as a Data Scientist at a tech company. Best of luck.

I took the Data Analytics Flex program from August 2020 to February 2021 and it was a challenging yet fulfilling experience. Very comprehensive and was a great introduction to the world of Data analytics. Specifically, it teaches you how to use current data analytics tools such as excel, tableau, SQL, and python to perform analysis on many different applications. There is some flexibility in the course to choose which capstone projects you want to work on but for the most part, the curriculum is streamlined to give you a strong base in the world of Data analytics. Thinkful does a great job with providing you with a great support system. You have access to your mentor, an academic counselor, and the ability to connect with other students going through the same course as you through Slack.