Code Institute - Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Tonicha Blackwell

As a complete beginner I completed a full stack software developer diploma with Code Institute and it was the best decision I could have made. The course contents were really well thought out, with the content being presented in a multitude of ways to really help you learn. There is amazing support offered by the tutors, mentors, careers team and more. For anybody thinking about starting a new course I would definitely recommend Code Institute!

Juan Pinzón

Code Institute is a good learning institution, but they will NOT find you a job. The majority of students who took the Full Stack Development course have not yet found any roles, and most of the vacancies are not related to the skills taught in the course. This course might be suitable for young students just starting their careers, but I definitely would not recommend it for career changers.

Tarah Waters

I’ve completed the Level 5 diploma in full stack web development with Code Institute and completed 3 hackathons while studying with the course. Living in Wales, I was able to apply for government funding to cover the costs of the course and I’m aware there are other funding support options in different places.

COMMUNITY:

The support available at CI is exceptional - there is access to a community slack channel which also extends indefinitely after the course. Here there are many staff, students and alumni available to connect with for support and to boost morale - it is also well moderated by the CI staff so is a friendly environment and easy to keep updated with current events etc.

CI do not guarantee that you find a job through working with them, but they certainly give you all the tools to do so - the Careers Hub contains many useful resources and is updated regularly with live webinar material and every year there is a Careers conference called Elevate (usually in Oct). While on a course, you’ll get support from within a cohort group led by a facilitator which really helps to keep the motivation going. I’ve been able to connect with so many helpful people via CI’s Slack and LinkedIn, and through the hackathons I’ve participated in.

CONTENT:

The course content and structure is very comprehensive, although some of the later sections are heavy to complete with video and reading material, on the whole there is a good mix of learning resources. I would recommend that there are more options to break down the material / suit different learning styles - eg I found myself having to add video screenshots to my notes so I could follow the project tutorials better.

The projects are well structured and were a great way to put into practice the skills you’ve been learning. I was assigned a mentor to help with planning and keeping on track during the project which was also helpful. The assessment process is very thorough and does challenge you to fulfil all the criteria of a high standard web application - documentation, coding syntax, functionality and UX, testing, accessibility etc. The online tutor support is also brilliant when you’re stuck on sections of the course or fixing bugs in your projects. It can be intermittent during busy times, but the tutors were friendly and super helpful.

HACKATHONS:

I’ve now attended 3 hackathons with CI, one of which was a hybrid event hosted in person by Google and Trust in SODA, London. A hackathon is run every month by a team of mostly volunteers, and it’s such a valuable experience for learning and collaborating on a coding project with a team. Particularly with the in person events, but for all hackathons too, they require a lot of coordination and dedication to run and so many people enjoy them and benefit from them - so thank you for all your efforts, it’s much appreciated!

Derek drekkg

I did the Fullstack online course.
The course was extremely satisfying, at times hard, but always rewarding.
The online community, tutoring and student support are top notch. The mentoring support, for me was the highlight. Being able to discuss your project with an industry professional helped get my code to industry standard.

Noah Al-Samawi

I recently participated in Code Institute's January Hackathon, which focused on raising awareness and creating solutions for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It was an incredibly meaningful and inspiring experience!

The event was impeccably organized, providing a platform to collaborate with passionate and talented individuals who were deeply committed to addressing such a critical issue. The challenges we tackled not only pushed my technical and creative skills to the next level but also underscored the power of technology in driving positive social change.

A huge shoutout to the organizers for their unwavering support and for creating an environment where innovation and impact could thrive. It was truly an enriching experience that left me feeling inspired and empowered to make a difference.

I’m already looking forward to the next hackathon and wholeheartedly recommend Code Institute for their impactful and well-structured events. Thank you for such a powerful and purposeful start to the year!

Laura

I completed the 16-week Full-Stack Developer Bootcamp at Code Institute, and it was a great experience! Like any intensive program, there were some pacing issues with the curriculum (when isn't there a curriculum niggle?), but overall, the support from facilitators, coaches, and the incredibly active Slack community made all the difference.

I also had the chance to participate in one of their hackathons, which was a fantastic learning opportunity. It really helped reinforce teamwork and problem-solving in a real-world setting.

If you're looking for a structured, supportive environment to kickstart your full-stack development journey, I’d definitely recommend Code Institute!

Holly Coloma

Just finished the Diploma in Full Stack Software Development, the content and materials were really helpful. The support from the mentors, and help from student support were great. Overall, I am really satisfied and have learned so much. Highly recommended!

Maria Eugenia Facchin Ciceri

It is a good course, I would recommend hands down because of the support you get, great community, hackathons every month, a lot of workshops and events but: it is an online course that you do from home so it has limitations. I feel that they cover a lot but very superficially, which is not necessarily bad because you get a taste of everything and on your own can go deeper in the knowledge (as EVERY developer has to do) but it is not great as some concepts are very important and should have been given more attention. I am lucky to have studied previously and that I have a senior developer as husband so I can cry for help very easily, but I often kept thinking about the ‘less fortunate’. All the content can be found free on the internet (as everything related to tech nowadays) but they have an easy way of teaching, it is organized and you get to do projects that will be evaluated and you can get feedback on it. Another important aspect is that they provide university credited certificate, which can put you ahead of others (not always but sometimes). Anyway, I’m glad I took the course.