Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
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Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
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Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#2I know a few of the guys that run Makers and to give them credit, they do a fantastic job.
They are one of very few initiatives in the UK that are actively trying to bridge the skills gap in tech that's currently crippling the industry.
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#3I know a few of the guys that run Makers and to give them credit, they do a fantastic job. They are one of very few initiatives in the UK that are actively trying to bridge the skills gap in tech that's currently crippling the industry.
Thanks for the kind words - we really do want to change the way that people learn how to code.
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#4Having met the instructors (and some of the students), they're an incredibly bright bunch of people. They would have put a lot of time and effort into arranging this course. This is probably an excellent way to kick-start your programming skills, let alone "legit".
Do note that entry requirements are strict i.e. you need to show some aptitude for programming before they even let you start the course.
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#5Yes legit and great concept!
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#6The world is becoming more digital. We need more programmers. Makers Acadmeny have one of the leanest and most effective coding courses in the world. Check them out.
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#7Might be legit, but is that tuition justified?
As an "external", not having a job in coding but with coding skills, the only way I see worth paying that kind of money is if "graduating" gives very high chances to land a position (high= >80%).
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#8Might be legit, but is that tuition justified? As an "external", not having a job in coding but with coding skills, the only way I see worth paying that kind of money is if "graduating" gives very high chances to land a position (high= >80%).
For our London course, we have a variety of hiring partners and graduates are getting full-time jr developer positions. The reason we aren't promising to actively do this for the Global course is that it would be impossible for us to have relationships with hiring partners across the globe. That being said, we do have relationships with a variety of global recruiters and we'll do everything we can.
From a technical perspective - our graduates are well prepared for these types of positions.
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#9It's not that cheap. Maybe it's easier (and free as well) just to learn those things by yourself.
Re: Learn programming in 12 Weeks from my couch? Legit?
#10It's not that cheap. Maybe it's easier (and free as well) just to learn those things by yourself.
Some of the best coders in the world have taught themselves - but just as many (if not more) have failed because of the inefficiency of trying to learn something you know absolutely nothing about. Should beginners start with Objective-C? If they're completely new, there's no way to know where to start.