The Jump Digital School - London

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The Fastest Path to Starting a New Career in Software Development

Before discovering The Jump, I considered teaching myself software engineering while working full-time, which seemed like a daunting and slow process. However, after speaking with Rob and the team, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I enrolled in The Jump’s part-time full stack software engineering course. And I’ve never looked back.
The curriculum is designed in such a way that it breaks down complex concepts into manageable steps, unlocking more advanced topics as you progress. It’s a much faster and more structured way to learn than I could have achieved on my own. The course focuses on JavaScript and React, two of the most versatile and in-demand technologies in the industry, which made me feel confident about my job prospects.
What made The Jump invaluable to me was the level of support. Whenever I needed extra help outside of class, the team was always available for additional Zoom calls to work through any challenges. The career support after the course was just as valuable. I even had a mock interview with James, which really helped me prepare for real interviews.
The team are clearly 100% dedicated to helping you succeed and have put a lot of work into designing a top notch syllabus to help you succeed in your new career path.

After completing The Jump course, I secured a software developer job in Canada, and I’m thrilled to be starting my new career path!

Aaron Whitehouse Pope

The Jump was the perfect place for me to go from a coding beginner to a professional web developer.

I did the part time course, as the lessons fit perfectly around my job, and they gave out enough tasks to keep me busy in the days we had off. When learning a new topic my instructor, James, would take us through the theoretical side first, and then provide multiple examples which we could code along with. The topics were broad and in-depth, with specific up-to-date technologies included for each one.

After the course, I received great support while looking for a job, and secured a position within 6 months.

I would highly recommend The Jump as they will provide excellent and relevant information, as well as great support for your learning.

Evan Parker

I really enjoyed my bootcamp at The Jump, and would highly recommend it to anyone passionate about coding and tech that wants to learn to a professional level. For a while I wasnt so sure if a bootcamp was right for me. I had taken a Frontend development course with General Assembly, plus a couple of Udacity and Udemy courses, but was mostly self taught and worked in the tech industry in a non coding role. I wasn’t sure about next steps to become a developer, and found research online had mixed and slightly elitist views on bootcamps, particularly looking at the bigger, more well known ones.

What attracted me to The Jump was the curriculum, which focused on the most up to date and relevant tech, very reasonable course fees compared to other schools, and also that they sought to correct some of the negatives that come with larger bootcamps. From the first call with Rob, who is friendly and helpful, I knew that this was going to be a bootcamp that is focused on and cares about student development and outcomes.

The Jump don’t pretend that their courses are a magic potion that will get you a job with no effort, but being a case of what you put in you get out.

I took the part time course professional JavaScript + dev ops course, which was every Tuesday and Thursday for 24 weeks. It allowed me to keep my full time job and learn on the side. I definitely felt overwhelmed at various points, as I had to give up a lot of free time to a very challenging, but rewarding course. You definitely have to find your own rhythm of studying, attending lessons, building projects/side projects, and whatever feels right for you and your energy.

My instructor Russell has over 20 years industry experience, and knows pretty much everything about any topic or tech. He cares deeply about your development, and always had time for me if I needed help.

They also use the services of someone who helps transform developer social media profiles, helping you secure that first job.
Rob himself gave lots of career support after the course, and was instrumental in me getting my first developer role, which took about 6 weeks from when I started solidly applying to getting the offer. All in all, every developer has a different journey, but The Jump is definitely key to unlocking potential.

Gustavo Passarella

Before enrolling at The Jump, I was working in hospitality for several years. I joined The Jump’s full-time immersive full-stack software engineer bootcamp with the goal of changing to a career in software engineering.
My experience at The Jump was great overall. The bootcamp not only sharpened my skills in modern web technologies but also equipped me with a strong foundation in JavaScript. The instructors are knowledgeable and exceptionally supportive, providing personalised guidance throughout the course.
I thoroughly enjoyed the fast-paced, collaborative environment at The Jump. Working on projects that simulated real-world challenges was exciting and provided me with a deep understanding of the tech industry. It was in these intense, hands-on projects that I truly found my passion for technology and coding.
Choosing The Jump was one of the best decisions I have made for my career in technology. It has truly set me on a new path, and I am excited to see where my new skills will take me next.

Neil Gabriel

I recently completed The Jump's Digital DevOps boot camp, and I must say it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The curriculum was expertly designed, covering everything from basic principles to advanced techniques in DevOps practices and tools.

The instructors were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the subject matter, which made learning engaging and enjoyable. The hands-on projects and real-world simulations were particularly valuable as they allowed me to apply what I learned in a practical setting.

Moreover, the support from the school's staff and community was exceptional. Whether I had a technical question or needed guidance on career-related matters, there was always someone available to help.

Thanks to The Jump, I now feel confident in my DevOps skills and ready to take on new challenges in the tech industry. I highly recommend this boot camp to anyone looking to enhance their expertise in DevOps and advance their career in IT.

Kenan Garayev

I'm so grateful for the amazing experience I had with TheJump Digital School's part-time Full Stack Software Engineering Bootcamp. The amount of stuff I learned is just outstanding, thanks to incredible instructors like Russell Wilkes, who's an extremely knowledgeable and experienced software engineer. Employers are always super impressed by how much I know, and that's all thanks to the bootcamp. The support at TheJump is just unbelievable; whenever I have a question or need help, I get personalised attention right away, and this continues even after graduating. I'm so proud to be part of TheJump family!

Not only did I learn everything in the curriculum, but I also had the chance to explore other topics that interested me through one-on-one support. The management at TheJump is amazing - they're transparent, honest, and so supportive. It really makes the whole bootcamp experience special. Thanks to TheJump, I landed a well-paid job, and I would 100% recommend this cost-effective program to anyone thinking about a career in software engineering. It's been a total game-changer for me, and I know it can be for you too!

Will Howard

I can't thank Rob, Russell, James and Katie enough for their help in my journey to becoming a software engineer.

On my first call with Rob, he explained that he only wanted to progress my application if he felt it was a good fit for me. This really stood out to me as I was quite hesitant about spending so much money. But clearly they aren't just in this for the money. They care about whether or not the course is right for each student, and I felt the same care and attention throughout the rest of the course.

This is a company that really cares about each and every student.

I also want to especially commend Russell, my tutor. He's a fantastic teacher. He kept lessons light-hearted and fun while still being able to break down the complex topics to be easy to understand. And whenever I got stuck, or even if there was just a tech question I couldn't find the answer to on Google, he was always eager to hop on a zoom call and explain it to me.

I would highly recommend this course. I've even recommended it to a close friend of mine who is currently considering a career change. If you're passionate about tech, then you can't go wrong with The Jump.

10/10

Charlotte Tennant

When researching bootcamps, the thing that really struck me about The Jump was just how friendly and open the team were. From that first call with Rob, I could tell I definitely wouldn’t be just a number to them and that they really cared about my career change journey. I was keen to find a course I could fit around my full-time job and The Jump offers just that (and seems to be one of a handful of bootcamps that does!). The thirty weeks really allow you to solidify everything you’re learning and the small class sizes mean you get to know the other people in your cohort. My instructor, James, was a fantastic teacher – he has decades of experience as a commercial software engineer so you know you’re getting taught by someone at the forefront of their field.

The course is made up of taught classes, twice a week, alongside code-alongs, homework, group and portfolio projects. We even did a hackathon, which was lots of fun. The curriculum at The Jump is incredibly thorough – during an interview, one hiring manager commented on how impressed they were with the breadth of topics I’d covered on the course. I will say that the course is intense, and challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding. If you put the work in, you really will see amazing results. And The Jump will support you every step of the way – they’re always on hand if you’re stuck on your homework or have a question about a lesson. By the end of the course, I had a range of projects that I’d built over the bootcamp that I could then use as a basis for my portfolio.

The career support The Jump offered following the completion of the course was also a huge plus. They’ll help you to really stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market, giving advice on your portfolio, LinkedIn, interview technique and more. I’m very happy to say I was offered a software job from a company I’m very excited about a couple of months after I finished the course. I really would recommend The Jump to anyone who is thinking of doing a coding bootcamp, particularly if you want to make a career change.