BeachCoders® Academy offers 4-week, part-time, front end web development and UX design courses near LAX in Manhattan Beach, California. BeachCoders® covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and offers small class sizes to maximize learning and prepare students for a career in front end development or further study to become a full stack web developer. Each course day is split into lectures, code-alongs, group exercises, and portfolio building.
The front-end web development course is open to complete beginners – anyone can participate as long as they have the aptitude and attitude for success. Students are expected to have basic computer operational experience.
Upon graduation, BeachCoders® Academy offers Career Resources for professional development and works in partnership with TekSystems® Recruiting and direct hire partner companies. Many direct-hire partner opportunities include paid apprenticeships for fresh grads to continue learning under the guidance of a mentor and eventual hire to full time.
We learned a large amount of information in a short amount of time. But this course really is the reason I might actually START in the software engineering/development industry, and I don't know what to say more than that. This was probably one of the top best decisions of my life outside of choosing college, choosing Software Development as the industry for me and moving to Los Angeles, CA. We learned how to do things from scratch and how to work through problems when they arouse, as well...
We learned a large amount of information in a short amount of time. But this course really is the reason I might actually START in the software engineering/development industry, and I don't know what to say more than that. This was probably one of the top best decisions of my life outside of choosing college, choosing Software Development as the industry for me and moving to Los Angeles, CA. We learned how to do things from scratch and how to work through problems when they arouse, as well as how to create ACTUAL applications. I think we build like 5-10 applications in class. Pretty impressive. Some small apps we made we're: a currency convertor, weather application, movie website, game of Thrones character search website, a Donald Trump vs Lord Voldemort fighting game(Javascript/JSX), a calculator(React), as well as a ton of other really cool applications. If I had to redo anything, I would literally sign up again for this class without regret. One of the best investments I've made!
Their web site is full of hypes. But their curriculum did not teach me anything more than I had already known through various free online tutorials such as Lynda.com. Very disappointing. Since this school is unaccredited, there is no credibility in the job market either. Their claim for a six-figure job just by taking tihis class is totally unrealistic.
I recently attended the Front End Web Development course from Beach Coders. I really didn’t know much about coding going in, but I knew I needed to learn. This course definitely helped me learn a LOT! We covered HTML, CSS, Javascript and went further into Bootstrap, jQuery, API’s and even React. I learned about best practices in today’s coding environments. The instructor was very friendly and patient. We did some team coding and I’m now building my first app....
I recently attended the Front End Web Development course from Beach Coders. I really didn’t know much about coding going in, but I knew I needed to learn. This course definitely helped me learn a LOT! We covered HTML, CSS, Javascript and went further into Bootstrap, jQuery, API’s and even React. I learned about best practices in today’s coding environments. The instructor was very friendly and patient. We did some team coding and I’m now building my first app. Beach Coders gave me the tools and the confidence to start job prospecting. Beach Coders also works with Launch Code who will help me get a tech job. I highly recommend this course!
I have been trying to learn web design and HTML, CSS & JavaScript for a year but never had someone to piece together the picture for me. I thought I could do it on my own but it just got me more confused. It's so different having a human to teach you rather than just learning from Codecademy and those self-learning sites.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to point me in the right direction even after the course was finished.The curriculum was clearly outlined...
I have been trying to learn web design and HTML, CSS & JavaScript for a year but never had someone to piece together the picture for me. I thought I could do it on my own but it just got me more confused. It's so different having a human to teach you rather than just learning from Codecademy and those self-learning sites.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and was able to point me in the right direction even after the course was finished.The curriculum was clearly outlined and it was a lot of work but so worth it in the end - I learned a ton! If you spend 1-2 hours outside of class to study then you should be fine - don't procrastinate!
All-in-all it was a great course that opened my eyes to what programming really is and where it could take me.
I just finished the August 2016 "bootcamp."
If you have no experience with HTML, CSS, or Javascript, you may find this course to be useful (though I would still argue you'd find a better value going through the freecodecamp.com program). If you have any background at all, you'll find there's not much for you here.
The course provides a very surface-level overview of some of the technologies you need to learn to to get a job as a front end developer, but it is NOT the s...
I just finished the August 2016 "bootcamp."
If you have no experience with HTML, CSS, or Javascript, you may find this course to be useful (though I would still argue you'd find a better value going through the freecodecamp.com program). If you have any background at all, you'll find there's not much for you here.
The course provides a very surface-level overview of some of the technologies you need to learn to to get a job as a front end developer, but it is NOT the same caliber nor does it go to the same depth as some other coding bootcamps (such as Codesmith). Most importantly -- there is NO emphasis placed on learning how to solve problems, which is perhaps the most important skill a developer can have.
The program accepts everyone and has no prerequisites, which sounds nice and inclusive, but in retrospect should have been a red flag -- the class ends up teaching to the person in the room who knows the least. If that's you, you're in luck. If it's not, you are twiddling your thumbs.
I wouldn't characterize the program as a complete waste, but there are DEFINITELY better options out there in terms of value for what you'll learn. I would recommend exploring some of the free or affordable meetups available through Codesmith / Build With Code and Learn to Code LA. For the price, you definitely get more value for the money going through the programs offered online by Treehouse and others.
James of BeachCoders® Academy
Campus Director
Sep 16, 2016
I went into this with zero web or tech skills which had prevented me in the past from moving forward with my curiosity about UX Design.
With encouragement and an individualized program, I not only gained a good understanding of UX, but a solid start on my portfolio and some confidence to move forward after I graduated.
Beach Coders cares about the future of its students. How you apply what you learned there to your job, career, or any area of your life is taken int...
I went into this with zero web or tech skills which had prevented me in the past from moving forward with my curiosity about UX Design.
With encouragement and an individualized program, I not only gained a good understanding of UX, but a solid start on my portfolio and some confidence to move forward after I graduated.
Beach Coders cares about the future of its students. How you apply what you learned there to your job, career, or any area of your life is taken into serious consideration and is something I especially appreciated. For anyone out there looking for a program that cares about each person as an individual, I encourage him/her to enroll (and perhaps fullfill some curiosity and conquer some fears, like I did).
The course lived up to my expectations and beyond even though I consider myself an experienced web specialist. It's impossible to have a complete knowledge of all the nuances of web development so I took the course as a personal refresher and to get a guage of some of the newer technologies and review some best practices. This class is beneficial to even those who have more advanced technical knowledge of web development and I highly recommend it.
Coming into this program felt very intimidating and overwhelming at first. However, from day one, the lessons were great and very easy to understand, thanks to the friendliness and assistance of our instructor. Despite the course being four weeks, I learned so much and I feel comfortable with using the skills I developed and being able to apply these skills in the future. Thanks, Beach Coders!
Great course, great staff! Very involved personnel that take an individual approach to assisting any student's needs. Beach Coders goes above and beyond to accommodate needs and all skill levels in the related area of study.
Description | Percentage |
Full Time, In-Field Employee | 33.3% |
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 46.7% |
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
Employed out-of-field | N/A |
How much does BeachCoders® Academy cost?
BeachCoders® Academy costs around $2,477.
What courses does BeachCoders® Academy teach?
BeachCoders® Academy offers courses like Codewave.DS - Data Structures, Algorithms, Blockchain, Codewave - Intro Front-End Web Development, Codewave.JS - Full Stack Web Development, Ultimate UX Pro - Enterprise UX Portfolio Development and 1 more.
Where does BeachCoders® Academy have campuses?
BeachCoders® Academy has an in-person campus in Los Angeles.
Is BeachCoders® Academy worth it?
The data says yes! BeachCoders® Academy reports a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $70,000 and 80% of BeachCoders® Academy alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2021, BeachCoders® Academy reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $71,000, and 80% of BeachCoders® Academy alumni are employed.
Is BeachCoders® Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 33 BeachCoders® Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BeachCoders® Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.72 out of 5.
Does BeachCoders® Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like BeachCoders® Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read BeachCoders® Academy reviews?
You can read 33 reviews of BeachCoders® Academy on Course Report! BeachCoders® Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed BeachCoders® Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.72 out of 5.
Is BeachCoders® Academy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. BeachCoders® Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.
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