LearningFuze

Enrolling into LearningFuze would have to be one of the best decisions I have made in my career. With having no coding experience besides what I had learned from Code Academy, I have learned so much (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Jquery) with this only being the start of my sixth week out of 12. What sets apart LearningFuze from other bootcamps are definitely the teachers. Dan and Eric do a great job on breaking down topics in a relatable way for students to understand. They also are very dedicated to ensure that we learn as much as we can as they come early, stay late, and are willing to answer any questions you may have (even on the weekends). The structure of the bootcamp is to learn a topic(s), apply that topic(s) to a prototype/problem, and finally build a project with that knowledge. Each prototype and project builds from the previous topics which makes it easier to grasp. From the school environment to fellow students, I get excited to come to LearningFuze each and every day. Definitely choose LearningFuze as your bootcamp of choice if you want to become a developer!

This is from the perspective of a current software engineering student.

In my classes at school we learn about a lot of different specific aspects of computer science, but not much of what we do has directly practical applications (at least so far, I'm starting my third year). 

LearningFuze was great. For me it started off a little slow, although given that I've been studying logic, algorithms, and general programming practices for a few years, while pretty much everyone else had never written a line of code, that was to be expected. It picked up the pace very quickly and we started learning a lot of practical skills. One aspect I loved about the program was that it was completely project based. We were given simple practice problems about specific skills as we learned them, and once we had the necessary skills, we were given projects that utilized those skills. 

The things I learned at LearningFuze I would not have ever learned at school, and I'm really glad I jumped on the oportunity to take this course. A week out of the program I already have an job as an independent contractor for a consulting firm. Also, the alumni network at LearningFuze is really good. The instructors, even after the program is over, are more than willing to help out with anything I need.

So, at the end of it all, I've already got a job, a sweet portfolio, and a lot of practical web development skills. I really enjoyed my time there and highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn web development, as long as they are willing to put the time in and sacrifice those 12 weeks, because it is a huge commitment.

I chose LearningFuze's full stack program because of their proficiency in javascript and php. However, the instructors do more than just teach you how to code. Rather, they teach you how to think like a programmer. Instead of giving you the answers, they teach you how to solve the problem and how to do it well. That alone made the experience worthwhile. To add to that, LearningFuze brings in highly experienced professionals from the field to give talks, advice, connections, and some training as well to equip junior developers for life in the industry. 

My approach to programming problems changed drastically from the time I came in to the time I graduated. Whether you're completely new, or you've done a bit of coding before, there's plenty of benefits and learning experiences for everyone. I highly recommend considering LearningFuze for education in full stack web development.

Once I knew I wanted to become a web developer, I checked out a local bootcamp close to home, and as much as I liked it, I always have to compare before I make a decision, so I decided to check out LearningFuze.  I was so impressed by LearningFuze that I changed my entire plan, and instead of going to one 15 minutes away from my house in the state I lived in, I sold my house, quit my job, and moved states to Orange County to learn to code.  It was a completely life changing decision, but once I got here and started learning, and seeing what I was capable of, I knew i made the right choice.  Not only do they teach you the tools you'll need to became a successful web developer, but they also focus on preparing you for entering the workplace.

Anybody that's looking for a bootcamp, check out LearningFuze!  Especially if you're near the Orange County area!  But like me, even if you're not, still check it out and see how great they are!  

 

I came from an Art background and always had passion for tech. I just thought I would be working in the art field using a little bit of technology. However, everything changed my perspective after my friends told me about development and coding. 

I started studying by myself using Codecademy, code school and some videos from Youtube. But I felt like there was still something missing and had a desire to fill the gap. That’s when I started looking more into coding bootcamps. 

I spent a good amount of time researching the right bootcamp because I knew that I wanted to find the right one that will teach me the skills that I need to enter the industry. A few things that definitely confirmed my decision on taking the bootcamp at LearningFuze were, the program and how organized their schedules were by week. Everyone wants to learn as many languages as possible but we only have 12 weeks, and personally I think LearningFuze did great job on determining which languages to focus on within given time. 

The second most important thing that I looked at were the instructors and the team members. I knew the program was gonna be intensive so I wanted to have the best people around me when I’m struggling. Dan, Eric and Fabian were the best instructors that I could ask for. They were always available for help (even at 2 in the morning) and I loved how patient they were with me. Developing could be really frustrating time to time, because it doesn’t always work the way I wanted to. But they really taught me to think like a developer. Plus every time I felt overwhelmed or doubtful about anything, Bill, the director of operations, was always open to talk to and really gave me good advice and guidance, which helped me tremendously to finish the program strong. 

I believe this was the best decision that I have ever made and I’m so proud for pushing myself into doing this. I’ve been waiting to find a job first before I write a review but I can proudly say that my first job as a Front End Developer is starting next Monday! 

Now I can be as creative as I want and super techie which combines my art background and technology together. Many many thanks to LearningFuze and the team for making this happen! 

My Name is Travis Ueki and I just graduated from LearningFuze in their 4th Cohort. If you are in the Orange County area and looking at potential bootcamps, you should consider LearningFuze. I will admit that I was skeptical of the whole "Pay us $10,000 and we will teach you to code" business model. I was pleasantly surprised at the dedication of the entire staff (instructor staff in particular). If you are looking to make a career change, LearningFuze will get you there. Fair warning, do not consider LearningFuze unless you are completely commited to becoming a web developer! If you are not 100% commited, the curriculum will be overwhelming. If you are and graduate, Bill is constantly speaking and networking with employers to ensure that graduates have the ability to explore opportunities that fit their employment goals. I highly recommend LearningFuze to the individual dedicated to a career change in software development. 

Excellent atmosphere for not only learning but also vibrant and fun. Though the focus was certainly on development around specific technologies (with an emphasis on JavaScript) the program also provided instruction on the soft skills including resume review, white board interviewing as well as behavioural interviewing.  The instructors were completely dedicated to ensuring that we gained the skills necessary so at the conclusion of the bootcamp I was able to compete for a job in the market.  In fact, I landed a position within 2 months at a great salary with a view of the ocean to boot!  I could not be happier with the program and my choice.   They also welcomed and asked for feedback and worked to implement it quickly.  They clearly had a mindset of always looking to improve the experience and instruction. It was intense but well worth it!

3 months after graduation, I accepted a six-figure offer for a software engineering position.
For context, I followed online tutorials for two months before starting (which is important in my opinion, not because the curriculum is overwhelming, but if you’re not willing to study before hand you might not have the work ethic to make it through)
No, it wasn’t easy. And any bootcamp who promises a “job guarantee” should be avoided. 
The instructors, Cody and Tim, live and breathe software engineering. Their lessons are engaging, their discussions are thoughtful, and their coursework is designed to prepare you for a professional working environment - no matter how many tutorials you watch, you will never get that experience on your own.
The tendency for anyone learning on their own, myself included, is to jump straight into a framework like React until you realize 
“I’m just copying the code this guys writing without really understanding what I’m doing...”
Tim and Cody don’t let you fall into this trap, because the thing is, all those fancy frameworks are really just plain old JavaScript under the hood. And once you start to grasp what a programming language does, learning another is easy.
Learningfuze focuses on JavaScript (which is poised to take over the world) and SQL, since graduating I’ve written in Python, and my current position requires Golang. With the foundation I learned at LearningFuze, learning another language was no big deal.
You get out what you put in, and if I had to do it all over again, I’d take out a loan and pay double if I had to.

If you want to spend your days doing independent studies and googling every single new subject blindfolded, then LearningFuze is for you. I signed up for the part-time full stack web development.  They changed their curriculum from a regular lecture classroom environment into an independent studies teaching sort of way.  They literally give you new material in form of assignments.  They provide you with links to read and TEACH YOURSELF the material in order to complete each assignment.  The reason I chose LearningFuze in the first place was because it was being advertised as a school where you can come in without any coding experience and make it out into the real world ready for a job.  Well let me tell you, I was almost done with the program and I still have no clue how to apply all these things into a real world scenario.  They had you set up a dev environment, and they don't explain to you how they did it and what is it useful for or anything. They do not dive deep into any subjects.  They do not give you any sort of lectures.  They are simply just providing you guidance to free material that is found online on official websites.  I would not recommend LearningFuze, I really gave it a shot, but I feel like I did not get what I payed for.  There is better instructors and material found on YouTube.