Code Institute

Really good course - covers front end and back coding really well. Excellent 24/7 tutor support and supportive slack community.  Perhaps a Front-end Javascript framework like React or Node.JS could be included in the course curriculum to make students more employable.  Read less

I highly recommend Code Institute! I learnt a lot of new things in short time. I'm able to built Web sites and apps on my own now! The course is well organised and also mentors, tutors, student care and CI staff is very helpfull and supportive!! I am really happy!  Read less

Pros:
- Great instructors
- Great staff who check on you often to make sure that you are enjoying and understanding the course
- Change mentor if you are not happy or comfortable with other
- Helping in job search (currently i have companies willing to work with me)
- Online program is very structured and in-depth
- Active tutors 24/24-7
- Intense but rewarding curriculum
- Friendly and disciplinary students
- Active and helpful student community on slack 

Cons:
- They don't have market frontline courses like react and c#,c++..
- Few projects

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Overall, it took me a year to finish the Code Institute bootcamp, which is much longer than I had anticipated.

I don't regret it at all, though, because the industry-ready projects I made allowed me to get a job before I was even finished. I successfully transitioned from a career in marketing to one in software development thanks to the course.

I now hold a position as a frontend developer at a nice company (established, mid-sized, higher salary than I ever made in marketing), so for me it has been absolutely worth it!

The course gives you a portfolio with which you are ready to apply for junior positions and gives support along the way. I never felt alone because even though it's all online you get regular checkups, a lively Slack community, online tutors available 24/7 to help with questions and debugging, and a dedicated mentor to help you with your projects. My mentor was a Google engineer who helped me out tons and went above and beyond to make sure I succeeded.

In general, I'm still of the opinion that it's entirely possible to get good enough at development to get a job entirely for free with the many free resources available on the internet. But, for people like me, who struggle without structure, direction, social contact and deadlines, it's absolutely worth it to invest in a course like Code Institute to get additional support in this transition. I never felt left alone, and the team at Code Institute was always there to help.


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I recently just finished the Full Stack Web Development course with Code Institute. They were absolutely brilliant. I cannot say enough good things about them -- their student care advisors and tutors in particular -- incredibly responsive and helpful. The course material was at a very good level and covers a lot. I went in having a fair bit of knowledge already, but came out knowing so much more. 

They were also very patient with me as I struggled for a bit to find time to work through the course and milestone projects. A huge shout out to Neil Kavanagh for working with me.

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I would highly recommend this course. The course offers highly relevant, tailored material. The lessons are high quality and easy to follow with a well designed progression track. The supports are brilliant.

You gain access to a large supportive community of other students, alumni, tutors, and mentors on Slack. This is an invaluable resource. 

They pair you with industry experienced mentors that match your study schedule. If you're not happy with your mentor for any reason at all you can switch with no issue's.

They have a tutor support section with talented tutors that help you with specific programming problems. They reply very quickly so you won't have to wait long at all. 

They have a supportive student care department that answers any questions you have. They also call a couple times throughout the course to see how the course is going and if there's anything you have questions about or feedback you have. They are constantly improving their services and use student feedback to direcly help with the changes. 

They also have a careers advisor who helps you secure a job after the course. 

I'm very impressed overall with the quality, management, and continuous improvement of this very interesting course. If you are serious about starting on your coding journey then start here!  Read less

From my personal experience i think code institute have a great product with material that will help you to learn faster. The mini projects and milestone projects help students to find solutions and make decisions which i think i great for anyone new to software dev. I improved a lot through the milestone projects. The material is great and also the support from tutors was 5 star. I remember reaching out for help around 10pm and getting assistance in solving bugs. The mentorship also was great it helped me a lot as a new developer to understand the ins and outs of handling projects. 

the coarse can be improved i feel an javascript framework like ReactJS, Angular or Vue would make this course perfect, considering that there are 2 python frameworks already in Flask and Django it would be great to add that. Also i would recommend some class to be live to allow students to asking questions while the teacher is teaching which i think would benefit the students a lot.

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Would surely recommend Code Institute to kick start your career in software development. Extensive support through out the course, to assit with learning challenges. The flexibility in terms of study hours, perfect if you have a day job and working to change career path. I would book tutor sessions as late as 10 to 11pm  and Guido would be happy to help, bless his soul. I truly enjoyed the backend side of development, building an api from the ground up and seeing your logic come to life.   Read less

Pros:
The course is done online, which means you can do it from home and in your own time. There is a supportive community available via Slack - comprising of other students, tutors, and mentors. The course itself includes text lessons and videos. The videos demonstrate how to use the language and provide mini projects you can set up yourself as you follow along. There are 4 Milestone projects that you have to complete, and the real learning happens while you are working on these. As mentioned above, there's plenty of support to help you get over the rough spots and reach your goal. Most importantly the Code Institute values feedback from students and continuously works to improve its course content.
Students are kept informed of Events that may be of help to them and are given Career Support as they strive to find roles to match their new skills.
Cons:
I felt the JavaScript, dc, d3, and API videos were a bit difficult to grasp, and that they were missing basic foundation information that someone with no previous exposure to them would grasp on their own. This made the projects built using these a bit more daunting. JavaScript is not the same as other programming languages and I think it would help to have an initial video explaining the differences - e.g. assigning variables by reference, asynchronous behavior. As regards dc, d3 and APIs, again I think the videos need to start with more basic information explaining the concepts involved. Read less

The Course was focused in teaching the most relevant curriculum at a pace that both made you learn and challenged you ensuring you get the most benefit out of it. As the curriculum, the instructors were top class always helpful and knew how to teach. Additionally and quite importantly I may add, the after care support I find un-rivaled. All in all Code institute is invested in your future success as a software developer.  Read less

After leaving a career in the Merchant Navy I found the Code Institute online and began researching careers in Software, from there I did the 5-day challenge and attended an open day here in Cork, after the open night I knew it was something I would pursue.
Since starting in June the level of support received from the institute has been outstanding, the online Slack community of students, alumni and mentors is full of people waiting to help, the tutor support has been simply outstanding and the Student Care team is world-class. Coming to the end of the course I started applying for various roles and had help from Jane, the Director of Employer Engagement in the institute, where under her guidance I was able to secure a job starting in the new year, and I hadn't even finished the course yet! I've been in my new job now for 3 months and I love it. Jane's expertise was second to none and without her, the Code Institute and all its support I wouldn't have been able to secure what I can only describe as a perfect fit for me in a new role!
If anybody is considering undertaking this course, I can only say "DO IT". It's an amazing course that not only teaches you an array of new skills but lets you take your past experiences/interests and hobbies and put them into projects that will essentially get you that job you're after!
15/10 would recommend.
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I signed up to Code Institute several months ago with the promise of live tutoring seven days a week, and recently they have posted a message saying that weekend tutoring is now gone. They have also said that an AI bot will be deployed to answer questions, and any questions that I do ask take hours to get a response. 
I've looked it up online and according to glassdoor, it looks like they fired their tutor team and a bunch of other staff too.
This is ridiculous. I paid a lot of money for tutoring, and now it's gone! I didn't pay for AI. I could use ChatGPT for free. Why anyone would use Code Institute now that support is impossible to get is a mystery. Regretting every penny I spent. Read less

Completing the 52-week Full Stack Software Development course at Code Institute has been nothing short of transformative.
From start to finish, the program was thoughtfully structured and rich in hands-on learning, where each of the five projects I created progressively deepened my technical skills and confidence.

The course content seamlessly blended theory and practice, spanning a wide range of front-end and back-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Django, and databases. I also appreciated the practical exposure to real-world essentials such as SEO, secure coding practices, e-commerce integration, agile development, and git documentation.

Beyond the curriculum, what made the experience truly outstanding was the people. The community was incredibly supportive and motivating. My facilitator was consistently encouraging and accessible, helping me stay on track with a perfect balance of challenge and reassurance. The tutors brought not only expertise but a genuine passion for teaching, and their guidance made a huge difference when I encountered roadblocks. Just as valuable was the peer group: learning alongside others with shared goals fostered accountability, camaraderie, and continuous inspiration, not to mention resolving issues with code or online services.

The school’s commitment to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible learning environment was clear at every step. I walked away not only with a diploma but a deep sense of accomplishment and readiness to apply these skills in the tech industry.
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Fantastic experience. I really enjoyed every day of my study. You can learn how to write your code from other sources, the Code Institute teaches you how to develop a product. Tutor support was just great (also out of business hours), student care very responsive. Assessment team provides detailed reports on your portfolio projects with lots of tips and useful comments. Overall, the course requires dedication (the syllabus is quite dense), one needs to adhere to strict and tight deadlines. Wold I recommend the course? Yes, with no reservations. Read less

During the lockdown, I decided to channel my time and energy into completing the Diploma in Full-Stack Software Development, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was extremely hands-on, intense, and rewarding. The five-day coding challenge at the beginning made me aware of both my strengths and areas for improvement right from the start. This focus on self-development continued throughout the course. I appreciated the varied teaching methods, from video tutorials to interactive coding challenges, which helped me stay engaged and motivated.

The five core projects were particularly beneficial, as they allowed me to apply my learning across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Django, and more. Each project was completed to the level of deployment and received detailed feedback, which was invaluable for refining my skills. The support systems available, such as one-on-one mentor meetings, Slack channels for peer and mentor discussions, and tutor hours, greatly aided my progress.

I am incredibly grateful for the expertise and guidance offered by the Code Institute. The course not only helped me develop as a developer, but also gave me the confidence to participate in an AI hackathon with other alumni, showing that the learning extends far beyond the diploma. I am proud of my achievements and excited to continue growing in this field.

The problem-solving skills I developed during the Diploma have also been highly beneficial in my current role as a fund manager. The logical, structured approach to learning new programming languages and frameworks has given me confidence in my ability to quickly adapt to new digital tools in the financial sector. For instance, I have recently begun learning Baseline and Alteryx, and the mindset I honed during the course helps me trust my capacity to grasp these tools efficiently. The course has reinforced my belief that with the right approach, I can continually evolve in my understanding of technology, which is becoming increasingly essential in my role. I look forward to expanding my knowledge of digital tools and applying this type of thinking to further enhance my professional capabilities.

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 Code Institute offers a robust Full Stack Software Development Diploma designed to help individuals break into the tech industry. The course is well-structured, covering essential technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and frameworks such as Django. What sets Code Institute apart is its strong focus on employability. Students work on real-world projects, allowing them to build a portfolio that showcases their skills to potential employers.  Read less

Pros:

• Credit-rated course.
• Students graduate with strong and varied project portfolio.
• Full and varied curriculum.
• Good learning format in most cases; learn by doing.
• Clear mark scheme for projects, against which feedback was given.
• Vibrant Slack community.
• Regular Hackathons provide valuable collaboration experience and projects, both useful when applying for jobs.
• Option to ‘pause’ studies relating to personal circumstances.

Cons:

• Expensive
• Not enough done to help students avoid project failure due to very small (albeit important) details.
• Strongly disagree with charging students for resubmitting projects, given the course price and the above point.
• Capping the resubmissions, given the above points, feels like insult after injury.
• Marking and feedback took a long time (6-8wks) and often felt impersonal.
• Final congratulations email felt impersonal and muted eg. ‘we have removed your access to the course material’ email.
• Mentoring support patchy, depending on chosen specialisation.
• Timeline unrealistic in some sections.
• Student care often un empathetic and defensive, for example on the above point.

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This was an amazing learning experience. It can be thug at times but it is worth every second and ounce of effort. I would recommend if you want to learn the inner workings of a full stack development workflow. 

Python, Javascript, and the overall structure is great from start to finish getting more challenging as you go. Read less

I feel that I enjoyed more because I took part in Hackathons regularly and befriended many other students on slack. I found the last project extremely tough but enjoyed the challenge and there was plenty of help provided even though I tended not to take advantage of it when I should have. Thanks to all the instructors and fellow graduates.  Read less

I recently completed a year-long Diploma in Full Stack Software Development with Code Institute, and overall, it was a transformative experience that has significantly enhanced my skills and understanding of the software development field. This was a brand new journey for me having no experience in coding previously and plying my trade as a Paramedic for over a decade. It was challenging throughout as I was working full-time also, and deadlines for projects needed to be met but I got my Diploma in the end. It is a full on course with lots of learning to be done in the year so expect long hours and late nights. There are support networks in course facilitators, Slack groups, student support and mentors which I would advise to use as much as possible. Don't be afraid to ask for help, there is always someone that is willing to assist you.   Read less