Ironhack

I applied to Ironhack (Web dev part-time) to power up my JavaScript skills as an Analytics Consultant. But I learned so much more compared to my initial expectations. You will learn how to build your own application with the main trendy stack (Node JS, MongoDB, Express, React).

The course was intensive and sometimes painful but the experience was great. The teachers are very helpful and pedagogues.

At the end of the course, you will be more confident in yourself and you will be prepared for your next adventure. Thanks IronHack :-)

I was part of the first generation Web Development Bootcamp at Ironhack Mexico City. I would definitely recommend this bootcamp to anyone who would love to kickstart their programming career. 

These are my three recommendations if you’re looking to become the next Ironhacker. 

-Finish the Pair Programmings and dailies that are assigned daily.
By doing so, you will benefit a great amount! 

-Share your knowledge! 

-We work is a great place to study, and also to meet and network with people. Make the most of it. 

This experience was life changing! I learned a lot about my potential and most of all what I was truly capable of. I’m happy and proud to be part of the Ironhack Family. Don’t forget that knowledge is ubiquitous, don’t be afraid to embrace it.

One of the questions that I get asked most by prospective students is what I feel the return on investment has been. In my case, I was able to transition from a career in manufacturing to web development in a new country (France) and without speaking the local language. I landed a job within one month of graduation! Ironhack definitively played a key role in this transition. Therefore I would recommend it to anybody looking to jumpstart their tech career!

The frameworks taught in the boot camp are aligned with the needs of the industry and provide you with the necessary knowledge to continue your journey afterward. Having learned Vue during the boot camp, it has not been difficult to learn React as an example. Additionally, and this is something that sets Ironhack apart from the competition, we had the opportunity to interact directly with UX/UI designers/students. It sensitized me to the importance of UX/UI and my projects benefited greatly from the feedback I received.

What I would recommend prospective students is to talk with the teachers. Ask them a couple of questions and see if the way they explain the concepts fits your needs. You will spend a lot of time asking questions and the teacher answering them, so the interaction must work for you. You can also talk to the students (and enjoy a couple of beers while at it) or attend the hack shows to take a look at the products the students built. 

The aspect I enjoyed the most about the boot camp was the people involved. The staff was very supportive and all students were just great. 

In summary, it was the right decision for me and if you have a clear goal Ironhack is definitively going to help you achieve it. 

If you want to start programming but dont know where to start Ironhack is the place for you, this bootcamp will teach you step by step how to become a full stack developer. Not only will you learn how to code but you will also get to know people from the top tech companies like IBM, or tech startups that will change the world. Overall Ironhack is a great experience that is definitely worth it and the best way to start your coding carrer since you learn form the best.

Thank you Ironhack!!!

Pros: Great school. Alan and Brito were great!

Free beer, coffee, snacks, and the occasional pizza is available for all student.

I got many many many job interviews and was able to get a job offer within 3 weeks after graduation.

Cons: The curriculum was not so great. Typos, outdated instructions, some lessons were skipped, and you had to wait for the class teacher to troubleshoot the LESSONS GIVEN TO YOU BY IRONHACK because they were incorrect. But my biggest gripe was that the lesson instructions were outdated. If you followed some of the instructions step-by-step, your app would fail. This was incredibly frustrating. You couldn't really study at home because you couldn't trust the instructions. You'd had to wait for class to find out if the material GIVEN to you was either correct or incorrect. I hated that because I paid a ton of money and I received sub-par class materials.

If it wasn't for Alan's fast troubleshooting and helpful guidance to overcome the incorrect provided instructions, by whoever wrote the curriculum directions, as well as Brito's amazing help to find me a job fast AND my very own will to invest extra money in outside sources like Pluralsight, Codeacadamy, and books, I would have given IRONHACK a piece of my mind and legally disputed the payment sent to them. 

My recommendation to IRONHACK is to replace whoever wrote the instructions that we followed daily in class with someone who is more dedicated to double-checking their work. Class instructions need to be accurate and easily readable. Memes and incorrect instructions don't teach us anything.

I also hope the class materials, that I PAID for, are updated continuously as time goes by. The instructions are ONLINE for god's sakes. I'm an alumnus of this school and as a customer who paid money, I should be able to go back to the material to study without worrying that my course materials are outdated or forgotten, even 5 years later. Everyone should have access to the same material whether you're from the first class ever in Ironhack to the 50th. If you update the instructions, it should update for ALL who have access to the student portal.

In conclusion: The school is overall great. Alan and Brito were amazing and have earned my respect and it's because of their great work ethic that I did not raise hell. I couldn't say the same for the person who wrote the instructions found in http://learn.ironhack.com/

If you're a student, I recommend you review the course material within the first week with someone else to make sure your material is correct. So that if it is not accurate, you ask for a refund without issue. 

Thanks for everything.

I think when evaluating such a massive life and financial decision as a coding bootcamp, the most important aspect of the review is how likely the camp is to get you a job. I can say this: I came into Ironhack with an incomplete computer science degree and no meaningful work experience, and left with three scheduled job interviews, and I had a competitive entry-level developer job offer within two weeks of graduating. I don't think my experience is typical, but I do feel safe in assuming that if you come here prepared and work hard while you're here, you can leverage the experience into a new career.

Before signing up, though, it's worth mentioning that the curriculum and instruction is in a period of transition. The previous instructor, Nizar, moved from Miami to Paris, and was replaced with Louis. Louis lacked Nizar's experience, and became less professional as the cohort went on, being less prepared for more advanced material and often leaving mid-day, letting the TAs (Jess and Sandra, who were both fantastic) manage the class. Louis isn't coming back - he decided to go to Japan after finishing the cohort - and I'm not sure who his replacement is. If you're interested in the camp, that's the first thing I'd ask about.

The curriculum is largely solid, but has a few intermittent bugs and grammar issues. Honestly, though, I'd rank it above my college experience in terms of usefulness and structure, as well as any class I've seen on places like Udemy. It's intelligently structured, and gives you the information required to learn the skills necessary to complete exercises and build projects. They're also actively working on fixing issues in the curriculum right now, and it's a safe assumption that you will have a cleaner experience with the material than I did.

I think the quality of the job assistance matters more than the quality of instruction in a bootcamp - realistically you could teach yourself everything here with a few Udemy courses, a solid work ethic, and maybe some contacts in the coding community or online - but it's hard to leverage that into a job. Job assistance is where Ironhack shines. Their job placements manager, Daniel Brito, is constantly working phones and email to get respected developers in the community to give presentations and companies looking for talent to come to hiring fairs. He has tons of resources to teach you how to manage your job hunt, and is pretty much constantly available for questions on Slack (or in emergencies, his phone). This effort is reflected in the experience - if you do as he says, you'll develop contacts in the Miami tech community, which will lead to job offers. 

It's also worth noting the location is incredible. The building is right next to a train stop in downtown Miami as well as a decent parking garage, and is blocks away from dozens of fantastic restaurants. The building itself is also amazing - it's a well-appointed coworking place with free snacks, coffee, and beer on tap. 

It was scary signing up for Ironhack, but I honestly think it was the smartest decisions I've ever made in my entire life. I learned an employable skill in less than three months, got to make dozens of friends with other like-minded and driven people, and leveraged the experience into a new job. Expect to work hard - the 400 hour estimate they give you is low, and the most successful students were those that showed up a few hours early and left a few hours later - but if you do, it'll change your life.

One more thing - if you decide to sign up for Ironhack, take a cohort date a few months from now, and spend some time learning the material. Colt Steele's Web Development bootcamp and Advanced Web Development bootcamps on Udemy are a fantastic primer for the large majority of the class, and completing at least the first course beforehand will give you a huge leg-up on learning skills well and making solid, presentable projects, which will help you significantly when job hunting.

I was part of the first generation at Ironhack Mexico, and I have to say it was a completely satisfying experience.

I had my doubts before attending the bootcamp, not really about Ironhack itself, but the concept of a bootcamp. As I was essentially uprooting my life and moving to a different country (I'm Peruvian) to change my career. I was unsure if it would live up to its reputation, both in terms of the curriculum and the job assistance afterwards.

But Ironhack met every single one of my expectations. I learned so much in so little time, that it still amazes myself. The curriculum and learning tools are great, and the teachers are even better. 

Ironhack has not only taught me a lot, but it has given me the tools and perspective I needed to keep learning on my own, which I already started to do.

It's only been 2 weeks since the bootcamp ended. The job assistance has been great. We had the hiring week shortly after the bootcamp ended, and the companies outnumbered us, some of them were even looking to fill multiple positions. 

I can't recommend it enough, it's certainly not easy, and you have to put in a lot of work, but in the end it's worth it.

I graduated from the part-time Ironhack Course in January, 2018. Looking back I'm truly upset I did not join IronHack sooner. l belive coding bootcamps like Ironhack are truly challenging traditional schooling. IronHack helped me gain a future-proof skill, separating myself from the majority of the US's workforce, for 1/10th of the price in 6 months. Also I didn't have to forfeit my salary to accomplish my goals. Graduating from Ironhack I had two job offers. One from a company brought to the hiring fair by Daniel Brito, and another from (my-then) employer. 

Will this course be easy? 
This course will NOT be easy, but do not let that discourage you! As everything else in life you get out what you put in. From my experience the students that would log the hours doing the course's excercises and learn on their own had the best portfolio. Having a great portfolio translates to...job offers!!! (Log those hours behind the screen and build something damn it!)

Ironhack Staff
In short the staff is excellent. Remember they are there to ensure your success. The coding bootcamp model only works with the success of each and every student. Their whole business model depends on the students' success, therefore they bend over backwards to make sure we are not only happy but successful. Special thanks to my professors (Alan + Nick) and TA's (Sandra + Gus). My success was a direct reflection of your help.

Classroom Environment
The classroom environment is built to facilitate creative learning. Building.Co provides a nice shared workspace that helps foster a sence of community. The 3rd floor patio is a nice getaway even in the middle of downtown. Lastly, there is beer on tap. This is especially nice to relax and network with classmates. 

Overall
Ironhack has helped me become more niche (valuable) in the tech industry. I am extremely impressed with the overall product they provide. I have a Master's Degree and this bootcamp made me more valuable in 6 months then my previous 6 years of education. Furthermroe I made my initial return on investment my first year as a programmer. If you are considering programming but do not know where to start, Ironhack is the place. Bet on yourself and double down you will not regret it.

 

 

- NJN

Ironhack Bootcamp course was the most intense experience I ever had.

Those 9 weeks were non-stop learning. You really need to force yourself to overcome some rough moments when the learning is too much, but it's totally worth it.

I had previous knowledge on front-end, but nothing compared with the way we learn in Ironhack.

The method of learning, the teachers, and all Ironhack staff are great.

Completing this Bootcamp was a great step forward in my career.

As part of the first generation of Ironhack Mexico, I am completely satisfied with the program they offer and if you are seeking to start your career as a developer, the Ironhack Bootcamp is the booster you are looking for.

If you are already taking the bootcamp or next to enter, take advantage of the potential of the projects that you are going to develop, keep in mind that the hiring week at the end of the course is vital so that you can get a job as a developer as soon as possible with the best startups in Mexico.

As part of the first generation of Ironhack Mexico, I am completely satisfied with the program they offer and if you are seeking to start your career as a developer, the Ironhack Bootcamp is the booster you are looking for.

If you are already taking the bootcamp or next to enter, take advantage of the potential of the projects that you are going to develop, keep in mind that the hiring week at the end of the course is vital so that you can get a job as a developer as soon as possible with the best startups in Mexico.

After working in retail management for 4 years I was looking for a change in my career. I had a few friends who had done web dev bootcamps and after doing some research and speaking directly with post-ironhack graduates, I knew I had to apply.

First of all, I was extremely nervous applying to Ironhack. I had absolutely no experience with coding and I tried to teach myself a ton before the interviews. After visiting the Miami campus at Building.co and being accepted, I knew I wanted to attend because the environment was so welcoming.

My experience at Ironhack was amazing. The staff and fellow students were part of what make it so great. Everyone is so helpful and the environment is really condusive to learning together and working through the bootcamp.

I have to shout out the staff, especially Sandra, Pat, Jess, and Brito for making the experience seamless even though the workload was very intensive at times. The TA's I had at the time, Sandra and Jess were especially incredible during the duration of the course.

With all that being said- I highly recommend Ironhack. I would honestly do it again if I could because I learned so much in such a short amount of time. The three months went by SO FAST. I feel very comfortable with my web development skills now and I can't believe I knew absolutely nothing about it just 4 months ago. If anyone is reading this and on the fence about joining, just go ahead and apply and join! You will get a return on your investment and you will learn so much. 

Whether you want to change careers or add to your knowledge Ironhack's UX/UI Design Bootcamp is an asset!

You will get exposed to a vast array of the tools and methods used by designers in the industry as well as real-world experience guided by your instructor.

You will also get to apply what you learn while working on your group or individual projects.

Guest speakers are industry professionals who will inspire you and give you tips on how to be a great designer.

Real talk, Ironhack was one of the most challenging things I've done in my life. It's 8+ weeks of early mornings and late nights not for the weak-willed (Pro-tip if you're lazy just stay away!) 

In the end, you will get out what you put in: 3-4 projects for your portfolio, an industry recognized certificate and an experience that will be very hard to forget. After that, the rest is up to you! Get out there and keep learning!

Ironhack lived up to everything it promised. We learned a relevant technology stack ( MEAN stack) that quickly makes all of Ironhacks's graduates competitve in the work force. The program was challenging and absolutely rewarding as you learn to deal with tight dealines and presentations. Moreover, we learned to program using Javascript for the client (front-end) and server (back-end) in order to build full stack applications using the strongest language on the web. Finally, you will make friendship during the cohort that will last a life time.

The best part of Ironhack is its dedicated staff that are there to help you every step of the way. Alan Cardero (Teacher) allowed me to have my first "aha" moment as I discovered server side coding and learned how to build RESTful web services. Also, Daniel Brito (Placement Manager) will give you the plan of attack to land the Web Dev job you're looking for. He is deeply connected with the tech community in South Florida and cares profoundly for each students career path. 

As for myself, the trainning I received has helped me excel at my current job as a Technical Reccruiter. It gave me the ability to become an excellent Technical Recruiter on the Software Development side. 

 

I did the full-time Web Development Bootcamp in Miami (winter 2018). I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to get their feet wet in web development industry. Besides the up-to-date knowledge you get, you also join an AMAZING community. Everyone I met there is a hard-working, super smart, talented, ambitious and like-minded individual.

  You don't have to have any experience in programming but without one it will be challenging for you, so be ready. I suggest taking CS50 (Harvard's free online course - intro to computer science) prior to this course. After completing CS50 you can definitely see if programming is for you.   Here are some tips:

• There will be a lot of information to digest. You need to get serious about your time management. Limit your work, parties, and other activities.
• During the course, try to complete all pair programming and independent exercises each day. It will help you later with your projects.
• Choose your projects wisely and don't neglect front-end (design).
• If you are not local to Miami and going to rent a place - try to find one as close as possible to the school, so you don't have to waste your time commuting. Brickle is a great area, safe and everything in a walking distance, including Ironhack.
• Read the review by Francis Calizo. He wrote very valuable tips.

TA's (Jess and Sandra) were super helpful, as well as Ironhack's placement manager Daniel Brito.   

I did the 9-week Full time Web Development Bootcamp in Miami. 

The experience was absolutely amazing and unforgettable. Prior to Ironhack, I had started studying a bit of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on my own for about a month or so. After seeing the difficulty of trying to learn Web Development on my own, I decided to enroll in the full time course. 

You will have to push yourself in order to successfully get the full experience of the course. If you think this is something you can walk into with minimum effort, you will be humbled very quickly. The description they have is dedicating around 400 hours, but it was easily closer to 550-600 hours. The material is definitely hard to grasp at first and you will have imposter syndrome, but if you are persistent you will definitely make the most out of this course. The more you put in, the more you will get out of it. It's only 9 weeks, invest in it and in yourself. 

If I had to choose the best part of this course, it would without a doubt be the community that you are surrounded with. You will be with your classmates for 9 weeks straight, 9+ hours a day, and they will become your family. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals working towards a common goal was what made me excited to come into class everyday and code. You will laugh, cry, complain, and succeed together. Take advantage of being around this sort of community, you never know when the next time is that you'll see them!

The staff is great. The TA's (Sandra and Jess) always made sure to check up on the students and were always willing to help no matter the situation. Brito, your placements manager, will put you in a great position to confidently look for jobs. 

The coworking space you are in is great. You are in a great spot in Brickell, surrounded by successful companies. Tip: Use the free resources here, all of them. There are a lot of free events in the building, take advantage!

With all this being said, the bootcamp is not perfect but it was 100% a great investment and an unforgettable experience. Come in with an open mind, eagerness to learn, and a positive attitude and this will be a solid investment.

Quick tips from a recent grad:

• Use your outside resources. Don't limit your learning to the curriculum. You will need to see the material from different perspectives to really grasp these concepts. The lesson on Ironhack platform should be the starting point. On the lesson topics, you should google related articles, watch related videos, ask the instructor and TA's to expand on these topics.
• Ask questions, whether that be during a lesson or when working on your code. Ask your TA's. Ask your classmates. Everyone is willing to help you.
• Go to the networking events (I failed to do this). Some of them are free and you will get to meet like-minded people.
• The 9 weeks will be over before you know it, use the time wisely!