Ironhack

I was super impressed with the quality of this course. In short: very dedicated teachers, tons of support, weekly feedback surveys (where they actually take your feedback into account!), and lots of perks like networking and informational events, free beer, coffee, AWESOME people, etc. 

What I came in with:
My background is in Linguistics and Media Design (graphic and web design), and I decided to expand on my web design skills by actually learning how to build websites. I'd had a little experience coding in HTML and CSS before I started the course, but had no programming experience and only a little knowledge of how the internet works. The bootcamp really kicked my butt!! It felt the entire time that I was not keeping up as much as I'd have liked even though I was spending every waking hour learning as much as I could (i.e.: reviewing on the trains to and from the course, staying late to finish exercises, learning on the weekends...). I found that this was a pretty common feeling for a lot of people in the course, so you build great connections and help each other along the way. It was also essential that the teachers were so dedicated and supportive. It was my first introduction to how social coding could and should be.

In the end, even though a lot of the content was over my head throughout the course, I found that I'd learned enough to land the software developer job I'd had my eyes on since before the bootcamp. I'll be working in various languages, so showing my newly-gained knowledge of Javascript was enough to prove that I will be able to learn and work in other programming languages as well. 

Advice for anyone starting the course (especially if you have no programming experience like me!): 
Do yourself a favour and spend as much time as possible with the pre-work! I wish I'd spent more time with the Javascript part, it ended up being harder than I'd expected to wrap my head around the basics and I kind of ran out of time before the course started. I'd recommend even supplementing the pre-work with tutorials so that you really have a good grasp of the basics that are introduced there. There are lots of great tutorials online, free and paid, I learn really well with teamtreehouse.com for example.

It's been said a lot already, but it's totally true: work hard, don't give up, trust the process, and stay curious. It's ok to feel dumb, I promise! I did for most of the course and still got the job I wanted. You can totally do it!! 

I attended the October - December bootcamp in Berlin, the staff was amazing, installations clean and modern with fast internet, free 🍻, ☕️ and 🍵 everyday. The program is well structured mixing lots of practice and theory. By the end of the bootcamp you will have 3 projects of your own to show your potential employers, which is great.

About me… I am an Industrial Engineer who worked at a “corp” as an executive data analyst (yay so much fun!). Although I’ve always enjoyed taking part in the creation of products people can use, so I was never happy with this job or career path I have chosen.

I was first introduced to coding back in 2015 when I purchased a few online courses, it was then that I learned this is what I wanted to do for a living. After a few months of learning by myself I started applying for jobs only to be rejected by all of them.

After this disappointing experience I stayed in the field I had a “degree” on and let the years pass by… Until my new years resolution from 2017-2018, I remember saying to myself “this is the year that I am changing this career path”. I started doing research on coding programs, masters, certificates, bachelors… everting! Until I was introduced to the bootcamps. Long story short after a few weeks of research, I joined Ironhack mainly because of their program, their reviews and the locations they have presence.

Today, I am preparing for my relocation to Berlin, it took me 2 days after finishing the bootcamp to get a job offer from an amazing company (I met in the hiring week from Ironhack). And I am not the only student who got an offer soon after finishing the bootcamp (some even got offers while in the middle of the program!). So if you are willing to make a career change and get a job in the tech field, Ironhack will support you with everything you need, including the theory, projects, fuel (coffee or beer) and even contacts, the rest? Is on you.

Thanks Ironhack,

Nothing is perfect but compared to a UX/UI course I took, I truly enjoyed my experience at Ironhack and the overall structure of the course. Starting off with the pre-work you get a taste of what will happen in the course, and you get to use the programs to be used in the industry, which is something I did not learn at my previous course. Once the course starts, it is split into the UX portion, where you’ll be able to learn the theory, organize your thought process and translate that into your designs. Once done with the UX portion you’ll dive into UI where you’ll learn how beautify your designs and learn some front- end development. Last but not least you’ll get guidance on how to build your portfolio, resume and all that good stuff to start your job hunt journey, along with perfecting your interview skills at the job fair…if you’re lucky enough you might be hired!

Hi! I'm Nashi and I was a graphic designer, 8 years experience. I choose Ironhack for it is great reviews from ex-students I met face to face and companies that were really happy with Ironhackers in their team. The told me "it is impressive how much ironhackers learn in only 2-3months that they can join the company and work professionally from day 1". I also choose Ironhack bc "we don't have students, we have professionals that come here to grow"

Barcelona Ironhack UX/UI design bootcamp it is a highly intense program. It is completely true they teach by "learning by doing", at day one students were starting a real project with real research at the streets talking to people and testing. Not only you learn the processes but also to present them and defend them as you would do for clients. You end up the bootcamp with 3-4 real UX/UI projects and your portfolio ready to start working. Plus a Hiring week where lots of companies interview Ironhackers

Plus, the experience itself it is so valuable, the program it is designed for students to teambuild and become a family and a valuable future networking to give feedback to each other to grow as professionals. You have a lead teacher (Nevan is amazing!!!) plus 3-4 teacher assistants always available to help you out. There is always extra free talks / conferences / workshops... plus presentations among other bootcamps. Ironbeers, Ironpizza, Ironbarbacue... 

I would recommend it to anyone!

I took the course at Ironhack because I was looking for a pivot in my career. I have a diverse background in Design and Business. At the time I came across Ironhack I was considering an MBA or a Masters program. I evaluated cost and time commitment of both a Masters Degree or completing a course at Ironhack and the increase in Salary I could expect after completion. The choice became obvious, and I can tell you I made the right choice.

I took the part time UX/UI course at Ironhack for six months. It was a challenge balancing a full time job and the course, but it has opened so many doors for me. The entire team at Ironhack Miami goes above and beyond to make sure ALL the students have a good experience and are benefiting from the course material. After graduation the staff stays connected. Brito especially works with each and every student to give career counseling, catered advice, and recommendations. I got my Bachelors from a SUNY school and they did not offer the commitment to their students that Ironhack does.

Ironhack is one of the best decisions I have made in my career thus far.

I changed my career path by chosing for the Ironhack full-time bootcamp. I first followed business engineer studies at the university, in a traditional Belgian teaching system. Ironhack provided me a much more effective way of learning in an innovative sector. I really enjoyed the bootcamp and felt much more involved than in traditional systems. The teacher (Nevan) was great, and really skilled. Ironhack offers a short time but meaningfull experience. It was also very interesting to share the courses with a small cohort from different backgrounds and experiences. 

I'm very happy that I turned to Ironhack when I decided to go on a career change path.

The project focused curriculum is done in a way that when you're done with the bootcamp, you have worked in a lot of different topics which gives you confidence when starting your job search. You really learn by doing here.

The teamwork experiences also teach you a lot about the process and about yourself.

Lastly, I really appreciate the human part of it. There's always a good vibe, collaboration and feedback. It's an amazing and intensive experience that you go through with your classmates, and we were always encouraged to collaborate and help each other.

Once upon a time I saw a message on Kleiderkreisel. Kleiderkreisel wants to support women in tech and there is an opportunity to get a scholarship. To apply was my best decision, I got the full scholarship.

Ironhack is the best place to learn clean coding. I enjoyed every second there. Much practice, interesting tasks and relevant content: that's what you get. But Ironhack is more than just coding. You become part of Iron-family there and get huge network of tech-interested people. We had many tech events and free time activities: you never get bored at Ironhack. Ironhack staff is very friendly, always reacts to feedback and helps wherever they can to make you experience there unforgettable and useful.

Some advices for new ironhackers: use the opportunities of networking, it's very valuable. Don't panic if you feel lost first, it will get better! And of course, you get what you put into it, so come with motivation and passion!

You can read more about my Ironhack experience in German https://www.she-works.de/sheworks/aktuelles/ironhack-foerdern-frauen-in-deutscher-it-ein-erfahrungsbericht/2018/10/25/

With Ironhack I've been given the tools to make a radical career change and in less than 30 days after my graduation, I'm on the verge of securing a job as a Full Stack web developer in a great company.

It is intense, and it demands everything you've got, so be prepared for hard working days and nights.

Like everything in life, Ironhack will give you results corresponding to the effort you put in. if you really dedicate yourself and come as previously prepared as possible, you will be able to come out with enough technical and working methodologies to land a job in the sector. Yes, everything they teach is available online, but what I learned here in 9 weeks would have easily taken me more than 1 year by myself, and probably would have left important chunks of information out.

The campus is great, the people are very accommodating and dedicated to helping you reach your goals. The hiring support is awesome, they not only teach you to code, but they teach you about the industry, negotiation skills, LinkedIn profiles, CV, interviews and you get to meet a lot of companies looking for developers in the hiring week.

If you are interested in pursuing a career change and if you are truly passionate about learning and programming, I would advise you a 100% to do this bootcamp.

And come prepared to learn some high-level ping pong !!

I was a solid skeptic coming into the course and, of course, wanted that "bang for my buck", but I could not have been happier with my experience. In short, I achieved every goal I had coming into the course and I got an even richer experience coming out of it. The bootcamp helped me solidify my UX/UI skills & interests while giving me the platform (and confidence) to pursue UX/UI design in a more than successful manner. Most importantly, the culture that they provided (from admin to instructors to TA) was an invaluable asset to the entire experience. I thought some reviews were corny when they mentioned a "family-like vibe" before I entered the course, but no joke, it organically came about that way and was the magic to the whole thing. I've met some truly special people and developed meaningful connections.

I felt a little lost in what I wanted to do before I came in to the course (having exhausted all kind of jobs in all kinds of industries) and always felt stuck in my potential, but the bootcamp changed my life and gave me back my confidence in my personal & professional skills while giving me the networks & resources needed to really pursue a career and not just a job. It was intense, but so worth every penny & minute spent. Also keep in mind that the course is here to help you, NOT do it all for you. This is an important read: bit.ly/ironhackuxui

Pros: 

• Instructor (X1000): Nevan made the entire difference because of his experience & character. The material was so digestible and interesting. His direction & guidance was priceless. 
• Teacher assistants: telling of the course & instructor to have these individuals as the TA. They were relatable, but still way more knowledgeable to help us along the way 
• constant events: Ironhack constantly holds professional events, grabbing the industry and its networks in through the doors. The topics are always relevant & networking it great 
• material & projects: what can I say? I'm super proud to have the projects on my portfolio and have received delightful feedback from industry professionals on the scope of the project 
• tuition well spent (investing back in the students): You're always going to feel like you're spending a lot on whichever bootcamp you sign up for, but I always felt like I got more than what I expected. They often will have events that have free snacks & beverages (free filtered water!!!) for the students and you can tell that part of the tuition is really kept for the students 
• friendly atmosphere: any staff member is always helpful & cheery. It was never stiff walking into the office or talking to at admin staff 
• location: you're in the center of the tech neighborhoods (10 min walk away from the tech hub in BCN) and in the middle of really great coffee shops

Cons: 

• some students got lazy towards the end which was a bit distracting but not really Ironhack's fault 
• can't think of anything else