Nucamp
Average Rating4.74
1861 Reviews
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Nucamp is a coding bootcamp that offers part-time, online programs, including Back End, SQL, DevOps with Python (16 weeks); Front End Web & Mobile Development (17 weeks); and Full Stack Web & Mobile Development (22 weeks). Nucamp also offers a 4-week introduction bootcamp that covers the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Nucamp is on a mission to make quality education accessible and affordable to everyone. The online bootcamps include both self-paced and actively mentored study, and there are no more than 15 students per class with a dedicated instructor for each cohort.
Admission is open to all 18-years and older (some states require HS graduation or GED). To enroll in a bootcamp, complete Nucamp's online registration form.
Students of the longer bootcamps are prepared for entry-level, Junior web developer jobs. Nucamp offers career services and 1:1 career coaching to bootcamp students. Nucamp also offers exclusive access to a nationwide job board tailored to Nucamp graduates.
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AnonymousGraduate • Front End Web and Mobile Development • ChicagoAug 08, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceGreat experience!
Everything was as advertised and the content was relevant. Instructors were accessible and knowledgeable.- AnonymousStudent • Los AngelesJul 29, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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great instructors at a great price - AnonymousGraduate • Full Stack Web and Mobile Application Development • OnlineJul 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Just graduated - not a fan
Nucamp is okay if you need structure to stay on track, or if you're working full time but still want to learn some basics of web dev. Besides that, it's not worth the price. The backend course on Node.js/Express/MongoDB in particular was the worst of my experience. They just breeze over the surface and after taking the entire course, they never actually implement the demo project into something production worthy. My instructor went out of his way to show us how to actually connect our ba...Nucamp is okay if you need structure to stay on track, or if you're working full time but still want to learn some basics of web dev. Besides that, it's not worth the price. The backend course on Node.js/Express/MongoDB in particular was the worst of my experience. They just breeze over the surface and after taking the entire course, they never actually implement the demo project into something production worthy. My instructor went out of his way to show us how to actually connect our backend code to frontend and publish it online. Nucamp base material just gives you a .zip file of demo code and lets you figure these rather important steps out for yourself.
The videos (hosted on youtube) are poorly edited and "patched." The volume will change during videos, or the speaker will repeat the same phrase more than once where the video was edited. I took note of these, and sent them to the school, and 3 months later they're still sending students thru the course with these goofs uncorrected. I'm not a fan.
I originally took the backend course in March 2020, but stopped due to my instructor being lazy and inadequate in his effort to teach/review. I retook the course in July 2020, and just finished this past weekend. Don't go into Nucamp expecting it to be a real bootcamp. It is not. It's very much part time, and the knowledge you walk away with at the end reflects this.
Besides this one terrible instructor, the other 4 were generally knowledgable and seemed happy to be teaching. I have more good to say about these instructors than I do for the series of youtube videos that compromises what you learn during the "bootcamp."
If you're really interested in Nucamp, I suggest sticking to the front end material.
If you appreciated my honest feedback, use code GW9PKP when enrolling.Ludo Fourrage of Nucamp
Chief Learning Officer
Jul 28, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. We are currently updating the NodeJS course to include more content, which will address the point you are making. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed 4 out of 5 of our instructors, and hope that you provided your honest feedback weekly so that we could offer the 5th instructor additional coaching to improve his/her delivery.
Lastly it's good to see that you seem to have liked the experience enough to encourage others to register and offer your referral code to earn money back as they do. - AnonymousJul 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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My review
1) In-person learning (now online because of COVID19) is directed at doing work with instructor supervision, rather than showing up on Saturdays for 4 hour instructor lectures. Hands-down this is my favorite aspect of Nucamp. In traditional schooling for myself, instructor time was generally in the form of lectures and I believe sometimes that leads to student disengagement during class. Takes notes in a fixed space and time. Then go home and do the work on your own. Nuc...My review
1) In-person learning (now online because of COVID19) is directed at doing work with instructor supervision, rather than showing up on Saturdays for 4 hour instructor lectures. Hands-down this is my favorite aspect of Nucamp. In traditional schooling for myself, instructor time was generally in the form of lectures and I believe sometimes that leads to student disengagement during class. Takes notes in a fixed space and time. Then go home and do the work on your own. Nucamp flips this script and I really appreciate it. The method of learning at your own pace at your own place (lecture videos) and then doing the work with the instructor and other classmates (workshop assignment) is a powerful framework. In my college days, the pressure was on the student to seek assistance from the professor, TA, or other students if they did not understand something; in Nucamp, the pressure is on the instructor as they now act as a guide and helper to the students when working through difficult problems (when knowledge actually sets in). This is instead of zipping through all of the lecture content with little discussion time for fear of missing out on valuable info.
2) Weekly online plan: The mixture of lectures and code challenges provide the right balance between learning and application. By systematically teaching and then giving exercises based on what was taught, I believe the students are incentivized to master the material, albeit at their own pace. This is in contrast with other online programs such as on Coursera or Udemy, where there is little discipline on the student to test out the newly learned concepts.
3) Hybrid in-person & online program: With the lock-downs in place, obviously we are forced to do everything online. It's honestly great that Nucamp was able to pivot quickly and seamlessly due to this. It's not optimal but it probably proves the scalability and reduction of cost potential of Nucamp. Still, I joined the program for the hybrid model. I have done online programs and the self-discipline required to finish and progress through a breadth of content is challenging to say the least. I have also looked at in-person code-camps, but unless you are sitting on a big cash reserve and can quit your job or be out of work for 12 weeks with no guarantee of a future job, it is not optimal. It's probably for this reason that most people doing it are 20-somethings who have the financial resources and support etc. For every other adult, especially with children, this is highly unlikely. This hybrid model is perfect for everyone else. I think that the in-person workshop with a regional cohort provides the right amount of structure & social touch for student success at an affordable price around their schedule.
Thanks for reading all of this! Like I said, I am very impressed with this program and look forward to finishing! Nucamp is doing great things in the area of teaching! - AnonymousJul 25, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Good choice 👍
I chose Nucamp because of the other good reviews. I personally enjoyed Nucamp because of the the weekly challenges and weekends workshop. The instructor 👨🏫 was always available during the week if I ran into any issues, he was there to help. - AnonymousB • Student • Full Stack Web and Mobile Application Development • MinneapolisJul 22, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
The Review
An affordable fee
Marketable courses updated one
convenient schedule
step by demonstration about the subject matter
- AnonymousWeb Development Fundamentals • Las VegasJul 22, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Fundamentals
I liked our overall group.. and instructor. always there when you needed him.. even though i had a horrible last two week due to work and family issues. i still managed to try and finish what needed to be done. and he reminded me that he was there if i needed any help which assured me i wasn't left behind in anything i needed help on.. a great instructor! Navaad - AnonymousJul 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Bootcamp
Everything you could want in a Bootcamp. - AnonymousStudent • HoustonJul 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Exp
Was very easy to follow along and any questions i had were answered by the instructor or classmates
- AnonymousJul 19, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best Value
Great value overall. Definitely need to be dedicated to review links and other coding resources to supplement the basics taught at Nucamp. Much easier to learn when you can ask questions and work together. - AnonymousCambridgeJul 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Intro to HTML CSS and JavaScript
Really good intro to the three core technologies - HTML, CSS and JavaScript. A reasonable time commitment, about 2 hours per day (5 days) plus the Saturday morning session. Instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Needless to say this 4-week course just scratches the surface relative to other (6 to 9 month) boot camps, but that's a plus, it lets you test the waters without a significant time and dollar commitment - smart stuff by Nucamp. Just one student note - don't wait for Satur...Really good intro to the three core technologies - HTML, CSS and JavaScript. A reasonable time commitment, about 2 hours per day (5 days) plus the Saturday morning session. Instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Needless to say this 4-week course just scratches the surface relative to other (6 to 9 month) boot camps, but that's a plus, it lets you test the waters without a significant time and dollar commitment - smart stuff by Nucamp. Just one student note - don't wait for Saturday morning to begin the workshop assignment, best to get that started beforehand. - AnonymousWeb Development Fundamentals • New York CityJul 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Coding Boot-camp Fundamentals
The cost is truly affordable and reasonable. The knowledge is top notch!
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Nucamp Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 1,700+ Nucamp alumni reviews on Course Report, the bootcamp is praised for its affordable and flexible part-time courses in web and mobile development. One student expressed, "Nucamp offers an excellent blend of theory and practice. The instructors are experienced and the community support is remarkable, making learning coding accessible and engaging." However, some reviews note a variance in instructor quality and the need for more personalized attention.
Overall Experience
4.7
Instructors
4.8
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
4.3
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Licensing
Not every state requires licensing for our 100% online school, but we are licensed in the states of Washington, Kentucky, Texas, Utah, Michigan, with more to come. This does not affect any student's ability and right to enroll from any location on earth!
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FAQs
How much does Nucamp cost?
Nucamp costs around $2,604. On the lower end, some Nucamp courses like Web Development Fundamentals cost $458.
What courses does Nucamp teach?
Nucamp offers courses like Back End, SQL, and DevOps with Python, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Front End Web and Mobile Development, Full Stack Web and Mobile Application Development and 2 more.
Where does Nucamp have campuses?
Nucamp has in-person campuses in Atlanta, Baltimore, Bellingham, Charleston, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Detroit, Irvine, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Marysville, Minneapolis, Nashville, Oakland, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reno, Riverside, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Spokane, St. Paul, Tacoma, and Washington. Nucamp also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Nucamp worth it?
The data says yes! Nucamp reports a 75% graduation rate, and 78% of Nucamp alumni are employed. Nucamp hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 1,861 Nucamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Nucamp on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Nucamp legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,861 Nucamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Nucamp and rate their overall experience a 4.74 out of 5.
Does Nucamp offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Nucamp 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.
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You can read 1,861 reviews of Nucamp on Course Report! Nucamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Nucamp and rate their overall experience a 4.74 out of 5.
Is Nucamp accredited?
Not every state requires licensing for our 100% online school, but we are licensed in the states of Washington, Kentucky, Texas, Utah, Michigan, with more to come. This does not affect any student's ability and right to enroll from any location on earth!