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Codeworks<\/a> is an immersive bootcamp with three locations in Europe\u2014Barcelona<\/a>, Berlin<\/a>, and London<\/a>\u2014and the option to pursue remote learning from wherever its students may be. As the school itself says, Codeworks strives to make tech education \u201cmore accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of its ultramodern and intensive approach to tech education, the school yields strong outcomes. Let\u2019s take a look at what has brought Codeworks the status of one of the leading bootcamps today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an example of what Codeworks seeks to achieve. Ritam Verma<\/a>, a student who undertook the 12-week Software Engineering Immersive course in Barcelona, attended the bootcamp through a scholarship that seeks to get more women into coding jobs. She describes her Codeworks experience as \u201cintense but so, so rewarding.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verma\u2019s passion for music led her and her team at Codeworks to build a community for music lovers who are interested in discussing and sharing the music that they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Codeworks is an intense and rigorous experience that can help students shift their careers in eight to 12 weeks. Students walk away with hard-to-match job preparedness and a shiny new CV for the workplace that awaits them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Codeworks offers a fast-tracked path toward a software engineering job with a 12-week course that includes 3 projects and career prep.<\/p>\nApply to Codeworks today.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Codeworks: How It Began<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to solving a problem is knowing what problem needs solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Codeworks CEO Alessandro Zanardi, he first realized that there was a problem after going through a coding bootcamp and recognizing flaws in the system. He sought to remedy the situation by upping the bootcamp ante. He founded Codeworks, a bootcamp that pushes students to their limits and provides a more intense educational experience for aspiring tech professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary focus of Codeworks\u2019 educational approach is to make its students job-ready. This entails teaching its students foundational Computer Science concepts and the latest technologies. Alongside this, Codeworks students learn how to learn so that they can pick up whatever new tech skills the industry may demand once they enter the workforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Codeworks\u2019 curriculum reflects the current trends in the tech industry while making sure that students can keep up with any number of unexpected changes that may await them in their first tech job. And the larger Codeworks environment is run like a tech company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, students utilize Slack and other workplace-geared applications, and the entire Codeworks curriculum is conducted on and run through GitHub. These measures ensure maximum student preparedness for the job market as well as their first jobs out of bootcamp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get Into Codeworks: Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When applying to Codeworks, keep in mind that the school is selective but efficient. The reasoning is simple yet realistic: the fundamentals of coding can be self-taught. Codeworks increases the value of its education by focusing on helping students tackle more challenging topics rather than giving them materials that are readily available online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe support students teaching themselves the basics. Then, on day one of the live course, they will be ready to tackle intermediate and advanced topics with our instructors,\u201d the school explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because Codeworks has such a rigorous process, the students who make it to the other side are those who are motivated, committed, and most willing to put in the work. If you start from absolute zero in terms of knowledge, you can take Codeworks\u2019 free introductory course, which is designed to prepare you for the pre-work of the admissions challenge. It\u2019s also a good way to get a peek into the school\u2019s immersive program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve completed the intro course and demonstrated an understanding of the basic knowledge required, the admissions team will set up a call with you to discuss your background. This will also serve as your chance to ask any questions you might have about how Codeworks functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, a technical interview and a preliminary coding assignment will follow. If all goes well, the next step is to enroll in the Codeworks pre-course, which allows students access to Codeworks\u2019 online community. Once students have completed the pre-course, the main course becomes available. All of the above takes around six weeks to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best of Both Worlds: Remote and On-Campus Learning at Codeworks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All Codeworks programs are available online<\/a>. What this option offers is the chance to attend live lectures and collaborate with other students remotely. Lessons are delivered live to students in their respective time zones. When learning remotely with Codeworks, students get the same amount of assistance and interaction as they would in an in-person course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Codeworks has also seen a significant number of international students opting for the online format\u2014even if it means they have to learn at unconventional hours. This is a testament to the confidence that students have in the quality of the programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the last batch, we had a student join from Taiwan on the European timezone, learning from 3pm to 3am rather than 9am to 9pm. This is a good example of how committed some of our students are!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a campus experience, you can choose to attend any of Codeworks\u2019 locations in Europe: Barcelona<\/a>, Berlin<\/a>, and London<\/a>. These cities are burgeoning metropolises, each with its charm and appeal. You can even use this chance to reap the benefits of traveling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, those looking for a chance to lounge on the beach and enjoy the Spanish nightlife on their day off may find Barcelona a great place to explore. Meanwhile, students who want to live in an eclectic city with an edgy vibe may find Berlin more attractive. If you\u2019re looking to build a career in \u201cthe heart of the European tech scene\u201d, Codeworks London may be for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Codeworks Curriculum: What Can You Expect to Learn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Codeworks curriculum is intense and well-rounded, with a course load that demands 11 hours of daily work for six days a week. Despite this rigor, students are never alone in their journey. Codeworks maintains a 1:5 instructor-to-student ratio, which maximizes the chances for students to receive the attention they require. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, each student is assigned a tutor who becomes their contact throughout the Codeworks experience. This way, students have someone to direct their questions and concerns to and thereby receive detailed and prompt assistance when needed. It should be noted that tutors are location-specific and their capacity depends on the group size at each location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a deep dive into Codeworks\u2019 flagship courses, the Software Engineering Immersive and the Web Development Immersive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software Engineering Immersive<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Software Engineering Immersive course is popular among career changers from a non-tech background as well as developers who want to bring their coding skills up to date. It begins with the remote pre-course, which students have access to upon enrollment. The pre-course consists of an intermediate study of various programming languages that include JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 12-week module is divided into two. The first half of the course builds your technical knowledge and skills, while the second half puts these skills into practice. In the first three weeks, students move into more advanced concepts than what was focused on in the pre-work. This includes advanced JavaScript, unit testing and algorithms, and Internet networking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sixth through eighth weeks have students working on a larger personal project<\/a> and honing their focus in front end frameworks and end-to-end testing as well as other related topics. Around the sixth week of the program, students begin to put their theoretical knowledge to the test with their projects. The main objective of this personal project is to help students gain the confidence to build full stack applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wevva<\/a>, for example, is a project completed by Codeworks student Shaun, who completed both front end and back end himself. The project was completed in just six days and is a comprehensive, responsive weather app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An important part of the Codeworks experience is the thesis project, which consists of a five-minute video pitch and gets completed in groups. You can see some examples of their work here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students complete two major group projects and develop demos, all of which reach a final, prepared state for the closing weeks of the program. The 12th week of the program is career-focused, with students receiving personalized career support and undergoing mock interview training, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web Development Immersive<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Web Development Immersive program is targeted toward those looking to level up their technical skills in their current jobs, but not necessarily pursue a Software Engineering career (e.g. Product Managers, UX Designers, or startup founders). It\u2019s also popular with those students who may want to follow a specific path with the requirement being that they need to first learn JavaScript, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program is designed to give its students a thorough and advanced knowledge of JavaScript so that they can become highly skilled web developers. Just like the Software Engineering course, it is divided into two parts and includes a 160-hour pre-course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program consists of eight weeks of study. The first three weeks cover advanced JavaScript as well as unit testing, data structures, complexity analysis, and more. The fourth and fifth weeks focus on backend frameworks\u2014like GraphQL, Node, Express\u2014databases, and advanced CSS and HTML. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the sixth and seventh weeks, students move onto front end frameworks and end-to-end testing. The eighth and final week sees students embarking upon a personal project, learning further topics like security threats and authentication, and undergoing job interview training and hiring support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Intro to JavaScript<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Codeworks also offers a free Introduction to JavaScript course. It is a self-paced course that takes an estimated 10 to 20 hours to complete. As with other Codeworks courses, it first focuses on the theoretical approach before moving into practical training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it is an introductory course, it\u2019s designed for complete beginners as well as those preparing for the Immersive courses. You\u2019ll only need a functioning computer and an Internet connection to start learning to code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuition and Financial Aid <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Below are the costs for Codeworks\u2019 Immersive courses: <\/p>\n\n\n\n