Digital Career Institute
Digital Career Institute (DCI) is a 12-month long coding bootcamp based in Germany with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Leipzig. The courses are fully immersive and cover entry-level basics in stack HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. DCI also specialize in technologies like Angular, Node.js, and Databases. DCI was launched as an initiative to integrate refugees into the growing IT industry. Today it is committed to training anyone who wants to pursue a tech career. In addition to coding languages, students will master best practices on platforms like GitHub. They will learn agile project management and development methodologies like SCRUM.
DCI is intended to help untrained individuals attain digital jobs, and so the application process assumes that candidates have no prior coding experience. The DCI application process begins by filling out an online form. Candidates will then be contacted by education consultants from DCI to discuss further details.
Job placement training is woven into DCI’s program. Career workshops help students prepare an industry-specific resume, create an online presence, and learn techniques that will make them more attractive to potential employers. DCI also sets each graduate up with a 2-month internship in the tech field.
The 12-month course focuses on self-paced learning, project work, and teacher lead discussions and lessons. In addition to standard courses, however, students will also attend specialized sessions led by DCI alumni and top professionals who offer tips to advancing in the field. Students will also partner with a buddy who they’ll meet with at least once a week. Aligned with Digital Career Institute's core belief in helping improve opportunities for refugees, they also provide German and English language courses lead by expert instructors.
25 Digital Career Institute Reviews
GilbertoCreative GuyMay 14, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistancegood choice and great atmosphere
When moving from Italy to Germany I had problems in finding a job which fit to my education. After several years working in restaurant service I decided to do something different. I was looking for jobs with a future prospect and decided to learn something in the digital field. After looking in the internet and comparing different schools and bootcamps I decided that Digital Career Institute offers the best education for me due to the fact, that they offer full time training and intensiv...When moving from Italy to Germany I had problems in finding a job which fit to my education. After several years working in restaurant service I decided to do something different. I was looking for jobs with a future prospect and decided to learn something in the digital field. After looking in the internet and comparing different schools and bootcamps I decided that Digital Career Institute offers the best education for me due to the fact, that they offer full time training and intensive one year courses. When starting at DCI I even found out, that they offer additional programs to learn how to apply for jobs and help us build a own network. We receive free tickets to exhibitions and hiring events. Very cool. Our campus in Düsseldorf has 2 kitchens and ping pong table. We are a very international community of every age and nationality.
- monaweb developer • Graduate • Web Development Course • BerlinApr 27, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great learning culture
Started there as a non developer and enrolled first in the one month orientation course and qualified to the year course web development. I really liked the international atmosphere and learning speed from 0 to 100.
In between it was really hard, e.g. Javascript. But I made it and now got a job with DCI. Thank you!
- AnonymousGraduate • Python Backend Development • BerlinDec 22, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Unprofessional and waste of time
My experience with DCI was horrible—not because the teacher couldn’t code, but because everything surrounding it made it one of the worst learning experiences of my life!
Here are the highlights:
1. Contract Violations and Lack of ConfidentialityWe signed a contract stating we couldn’t use racist, offensive, or sexual language. However, when students violated this, the response was shocking. Fo...My experience with DCI was horrible—not because the teacher couldn’t code, but because everything surrounding it made it one of the worst learning experiences of my life!
Here are the highlights:
1. Contract Violations and Lack of ConfidentialityWe signed a contract stating we couldn’t use racist, offensive, or sexual language. However, when students violated this, the response was shocking. For instance, when someone reported sexual harassment, instead of maintaining confidentiality, the teacher exposed the affected student in front of the entire class. Worse, the student who reported this received no protection afterwards. Over the course of a year, those who adhered to the contract were bullied, silenced, and targeted during class, often by a single bully.I’m not overly sensitive, and I don’t think the occasional inappropriate joke is the end of the world. But witnessing this was disheartening. DCI essentially supported a bully who sexually harassed others in class and went after anyone trying to protect the victim. The teachers and management failed miserably to handle this.The irony? Students were required to complete soft skills and diversity/inclusion training—while DCI itself demonstrated none of these values.
2. Favoritism and NepotismThe teacher fostered a toxic environment by favoring two out of 15 students. Unsurprisingly, these were the only ones offered internships through DCI’s partner companies. The rest of the class was left to fend for themselves, realizing the job coach and DCI had no real intention of helping anyone else.
3. Retaliation for Speaking UpWhenever someone raised concerns with management, things only worsened. It quickly became clear that staying silent and enduring the bullying or any other issue was the safest option. The teacher ignored blatant harassment during classes and project presentation, creating a toxic environment where students were expected to pretend that soft skills and diversity classes weren’t a complete farce.
4. A Demoralized ClassAfter six months, the teacher complained in front of the class that no one, except their favorite two students, wanted to present their exercises.Of course, no one wanted to participate. In an environment where harassment was tolerated and complaints ignored, it’s no wonder students felt demoralized. Nobody wanted to waste energy engaging with a system that clearly didn’t care about them.
5. Fake Reviews from Employees on GoogleI was shocked when DCI’s overall Google rating dropped to 3.6 stars—only for it to suddenly bounce back to 4.0 stars overnight. A staggering 50 reviews were submitted in a single night. Upon checking the names, I noticed that most of them were employees I personally knew from DCI. It was clear they were trying to bury the genuine negative reviews under a flood of fake positive ones. Some of them were reported and taken down by Google, but not enough to reflect the real rating from students. This is a trick from the DCI to not drop under 3.5 for SEO reasons. But this seems to be normal practice. Do not believe the good reviews. They could've been made by an employee!
Last but not least:I joined DCI to upskill, coming in with strong qualifications and extensive experience at one of the world’s most successful SaaS companies. I was the only one in my class to secure a job immediately after the course—without any help from DCI. Everyone else was left floundering, shocked by how little DCI cared.
The job coach was dismissive and unhelpful, treating everyone like children and blaming them for not improving their CVs. In my case, the coach seemed weirdly unhappy that I succeeded without DCI’s help. When I tried to share advice with my peers, she deliberately ignored me, even when other students expressed interest in my input.During one session, I raised my hand multiple times to contribute but was blatantly overlooked—three times in a row—while others were called on. When I send her private messages with questions, which was the communication she preferred, she simply ignored me and my question. I asked how I should proceed since I have a job. So nothing out of this world. This level of unprofessionalism just tells you everything.
My Verdict:Avoid DCI. While some teachers are competent, the overall experience is dreadful. You will never know, who you will end up with. The rampant unprofessionalism, lack of support, and toxic environment overshadow any potential benefits. Companies don’t trust DCI certificates or curricula, and it’s clear why: the institution fails to practice what it preaches.
Why would you receive any professional learning experience and prepare you for the real world if they themselves display such unprofessionalism.
Think about it. - AnonymousRecruiter • Graduate • Orientation Course • BerlinDec 16, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Orientation course
I took the Orientation course with DCI, I had zero knowledge with webdev and online marketing, the gave the basics that I need to start my journey. A very helpful team and good skilled instructors. Plus I had a great time while taking the classes it was fun and interactive.
Thank you DCI for everything. - AnonymousFounder • Graduate • Online Marketing Course • BerlinJul 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Recommended for everyone
I attended the course. Initially, I was tentative, but the trainer, his method of teaching, his depth of knowledge in the domain area - motivated me to complete the course. The Simplilearn team was supportive and cooperative. Modules were brief and to the point and were well arranged. It was easy to understand and complete with real-life examples. For betterment, may I request them to critically look at the multiple-choice questions and answers in the LMS? Felt there was scope for improv...I attended the course. Initially, I was tentative, but the trainer, his method of teaching, his depth of knowledge in the domain area - motivated me to complete the course. The Simplilearn team was supportive and cooperative. Modules were brief and to the point and were well arranged. It was easy to understand and complete with real-life examples. For betterment, may I request them to critically look at the multiple-choice questions and answers in the LMS? Felt there was scope for improvement there. I wish them good luck with other courses. Will look forward to crossing the path again.
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What courses does Digital Career Institute teach?
Digital Career Institute offers courses like Java Backend Programming, Online Marketing Course, Orientation Course, Python Backend Development and 2 more.
Where does Digital Career Institute have campuses?
Digital Career Institute has in-person campuses in Berlin, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Munich.
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