I was in a part-time Lambda School cohort caught in the middle of the significant changes made at the end of 2020.
It very much felt like a bait-and-switch.
The experience prior to the changes was what I paid for.
The experience after the changes wasn’t what I paid for.
Lambda School’s pivot in this instance was way too big, way too fast, and way too poorly planned/executed.
My experience went from having excellent Team Leaders(TLs) who graded my work, compulsory attendance, excellent Build Week TL and team members to an involuntary Mentor who ghosted me, a Track Team that never attended meetings, a Build Week with zero support, no attendance verification, no grading, and no response from Lambda School after consistent and repeated requests for support.
It was a shocking difference in experience before/after.
I get that Lambda School isn’t a bank, insurance company, hospital, or traditional school/university where massive risk results in massive risk aversion.
But it’s no longer a “move fast, break things” MVP either.
I went from being a strong vocal advocate for Lambda School to seriously questioning its business model.
I do sincerely hope Lambda School’s program evolves in a positive direction for student outcomes.
But in my experience and opinion, the Lambda School value proposition has taken a significant hit.
I’m currently awaiting refund.