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There are quite a few out there, which can make it like comparing apples to oranges. Before you make a decision, think about how you learn best and what you want the outcome of the program to be. Are you looking to become a professional developer, or do you just want to add some skills to your repertoire? How concerned are you about finding a job after you get out of the program?
Online, what is your learning style? Here are some different approaches online schools have going for them right now:
Interactive Videos
Companies: Code School, Treehouse, and Lynda
Benefits: All the websites above have interactive videos that help break up the monotony of reading. You’re also always able to follow along so you feel like you’re learning while doing. Bonus — most of these programs are also either free or low-cost.
Best if: You’re a beginner. These are the ideal types of places to get your feet wet and see whether you really like programming or not.
Learn with a Mentor
Companies: Thinkful and Bloc
Benefits: You’ll be able to talk to someone on a semi-regular basis so they can help you out with problems. You’ll also have a fairly structured program and set dates for deadlines if that’s a good motivator for you.
Best if: You want to be in an immersive, but still feel like you need supplemental skills and help.
Online Immersives
Companies: Learn, Bloc, Hack Reactor
Benefits: You’ll get a robust curriculum that will set you on the path to becoming a professional programmer.
Best if: You’re ready for the professional track and you want a job at the end.
In that vein, here is an even further breakdown of what some of the most popular online immersives will offer you:
Admissions:
Learn - Complete a 30-hour qualifying track in order to interview
Bloc - Open admissions process
Hack Reactor - Regular admissions process
Start Dates:
Learn - Whenever you’d like (try free here)
Bloc - Set start dates, about once a month
Hack Reactor - Every six weeks
Timeline:
Learn - 3-10 months, depending on your pace
Bloc - 6 months full-time, other part time options
Hack Reactor - 3 months
Schedule:
Learn - Flexible, with unlimited real-time support from 9AM-midnight EDT
Bloc - Flexible, speak with a mentor once a week
Hack Reactor - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm, six days a week
Curriculum:
Learn - Full-stack web development (Ruby and JavaScript), with a 70/30 split between grads employed as backend developers versus front-end developers
Bloc - Rails web development or front-end web development, different classes
Hack Reactor - Full-stack JavaScript, focused on jobs in front-end web development
Tuition:
Learn - $1,000/month until you finish
Bloc - $5,000
Hack Reactor - $17,780
Outcome:
Learn - Guaranteed job offer within six months of completion, or full refund
Bloc - Job placement support
Hack Reactor - Job placement support
A note on job placements:
For our part, Learn-Verified will give you the skills and techniques you need, including expert career coaches to help you along the way. This includes:
You may also be setting up coffee meetings with local employers, going to job fairs or meetups, and applying to other positions online.
I hope this helps you with your decision-making process. When it comes down to it, you’ll have to pick the place that is the best fit for you!
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There are quite a few out there, which can make it like comparing apples to oranges. Before you make a decision, think about how you learn best and what you want the outcome of the program to be. Are you looking to become a professional developer, or do you just want to add some skills to your repertoire? How concerned are you about finding a job after you get out of the program?
Online, what is your learning style? Here are some different approaches online schools have going for them right now:
Interactive Videos
Companies: Code School, Treehouse, and Lynda
Benefits: All the websites above have interactive videos that help break up the monotony of reading. You’re also always able to follow along so you feel like you’re learning while doing. Bonus — most of these programs are also either free or low-cost.
Best if: You’re a beginner. These are the ideal types of places to get your feet wet and see whether you really like programming or not.
Learn with a Mentor
Companies: Thinkful and Bloc
Benefits: You’ll be able to talk to someone on a semi-regular basis so they can help you out with problems. You’ll also have a fairly structured program and set dates for deadlines if that’s a good motivator for you.
Best if: You want to be in an immersive, but still feel like you need supplemental skills and help.
Online Immersives
Companies: Learn, Bloc, Hack Reactor
Benefits: You’ll get a robust curriculum that will set you on the path to becoming a professional programmer.
Best if: You’re ready for the professional track and you want a job at the end.
In that vein, here is an even further breakdown of what some of the most popular online immersives will offer you:
Admissions:
Learn - Complete a 30-hour qualifying track in order to interview
Bloc - Open admissions process
Hack Reactor - Regular admissions process
Start Dates:
Learn - Whenever you’d like (try free here)
Bloc - Set start dates, about once a month
Hack Reactor - Every six weeks
Timeline:
Learn - 3-10 months, depending on your pace
Bloc - 6 months full-time, other part time options
Hack Reactor - 3 months
Schedule:
Learn - Flexible, with unlimited real-time support from 9AM-midnight EDT
Bloc - Flexible, speak with a mentor once a week
Hack Reactor - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm, six days a week
Curriculum:
Learn - Full-stack web development (Ruby and JavaScript), with a 70/30 split between grads employed as backend developers versus front-end developers
Bloc - Rails web development or front-end web development, different classes
Hack Reactor - Full-stack JavaScript, focused on jobs in front-end web development
Tuition:
Learn - $1,000/month until you finish
Bloc - $5,000
Hack Reactor - $17,780
Outcome:
Learn - Guaranteed job offer within six months of completion, or full refund
Bloc - Job placement support
Hack Reactor - Job placement support
A note on job placements:
For our part, Learn-Verified will give you the skills and techniques you need, including expert career coaches to help you along the way. This includes:
- Comprehensive resume review
- Insider tips on how to create a cohesive narrative about your work history and how to present it in person
- A call with a job placement coach from Flatiron School every two weeks, minimum
- Access to Flatiron School’s employment network
You may also be setting up coffee meetings with local employers, going to job fairs or meetups, and applying to other positions online.
I hope this helps you with your decision-making process. When it comes down to it, you’ll have to pick the place that is the best fit for you!
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